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N D E S S E N C E
Essenceorinua,encapsulatesevery tradition,life,deathandhonorsalllivi creatureswhilealsorepresentingtheNat V lageofShishmaref.Liketheravensowin seedstocreateearthintheShishmaref creationstory,weaimtosowaseedof stability nthenextchapterofShshmaref cuture(Passantno,2020).Itishopedthatt buidngwi createasacredaffinityanda symbolofrebirthinanewenvironmen Asaresult theprojectincorporates sustainablepractices,materials, incorporatingthetetrahedralmodel representingthenatural,spiritual,and humanrealms(Kawagey,1993 ofShfmaref cuture.
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ukch Sea s home to Sh shmaref which s situated on Sar chef Is and. t is a v l age with a hunt ng and gathering l festy e Every year cl mate change rais emperatures throughout the wor d. This is particular y problematic in rn A aska where ce and snow are essent al A new home wi l now be bu lt t modate Amka, Tulugak and h s grandmother Yura The fami y requires a home that can withstand the bruta w nters in Northwestern Alaska, the mothers visua impairment and that continues to pay homage to their ons while also embracing the conveniences of modernity The house ref ect the sense of community present in Sh shmaref and honor Kal ks
L ving Room/K tchen
SolarStudy
Because of Alaska’s proximity to the north pole, there are unique solar patterns. In addition, the sun’s location in the atmosphere in the arctic region is extremely low on the horizon and can often pierce through windows and make it difficult to see screens and maintain productivity.
C O A L E S C E N C E
Coalescence s the idea that through the unification of differences you are more connected to the wor d around you creating a unity w th self and others. Whi e generally having a negative connotation the emphasis on d fferences can act as a source of inspirat on and know edge When app ed to the NEXT Research and Development Hub, the concept of constant contrast embraces the differences between humanistic innovation and naturalistic aspects creating Coalescence. Nature s the or ginal innovation that helped progress human capabilities eading to the development of techno ogy that continues to progress human wel ness. The des gn s dr ven by the journey of innovation where within the circulation the workspace and focus areas serve as a space of des gn deve opment representing how p ants grow after t s p anted nto the soil The labs and areas of collaboration serve as a space of nnovat on and develop ng the future of technology The areas of soc ab ty serve as a space for celebration and nsp ration from the un fication of both entit es, creating a metaphor between human evolution and the design process. The concept of coalescence takes the idea of NEXT s goa s of techno og cal advancement and uses the env ronment around the users to nsp re further deve opment of applied sc ences through collaboration
Increase employee engagement, collaboration and productivity mprove employee wellbeing.
Dedicated space for engaging in user-centered, inclusive design research and community engagement.
Max m ze real estate through multi-functional spaces. Ut lize thoughtful technology integrations for seamless connectivity between the off ce, remote staff those work ng from home retailers influencers and customers
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NATURE TECHNOLOGY
PEOPLE
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Balance of p anned nteract ons and ind v dua ty:
By separatng spaces based on expected nose eves t heps organzes how eements are paced to avod dsrupton and dscomfort For exampe the crcuaton of the space shoud be moved away from the workng and area and gude the users to areas of co aboraton and or soca zaton Have a desgnated spot for communcatve actvtes to create an effcent work pace to baance ncuson and secuson Sa or, 2009
Day ght Strategy for Office Spaces
Maxmzng day ght and vew n offces was used as a sustanabe strategy to reduce energy wh e ncreasng comfort and work performance Provde gass parttons to avod gare and dsrupton of ste for users Gou et a 2011 Parttons are ncuded aong the curtan wa to even dsperse sun ght and potenta gare
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