FINAL DESIGN PRESENTATION
SKATEFEST x JOY AMBITION
NORTH OMAHA COMMUNITY HUB
KATIE WILLIAMS IDES_411
PROJECT STATEMENT_
This project is a conceptual interior design/tenant finish out in an existing building in North Omaha for a collection of non-profits with similar missions to promote and advance the arts, culture, and wellbeing of residents of the surrounding historically black community. With a focus on celebrating BIPOC voices, the organizations envision the space as a collective asset for the community to celebrate their art, history, and culture while providing spaces that are safe, diverse, and inclusive supporting creative and athletic activities.
PROJECT QUESTIONS_
* How can interiors play a role in uniting a community and foster personal growth?
* How as designers can we authentically communicate and deliver on the needs/desires of a community we personally are not a member of?
* How can we design a space that encompasses unique programming, elevated experiences, and community builidng opportunities for a diverse population with differing interests in activities and perspectives?
* How can interior design contribute to the restoration of a community and enrich its history?
* How can the Design Justice Principles be implemented in the scope of this building’s design?
* How can biophilic design be implemented to improve the holistic design of the space and improve the lives of those utilizing it?
INTENTION STATEMENT_
The intention of this project is to provide an inclusive environment that inspires the community of North Omaha to further grow and add to its vibrant art, history, and culture.
By serving as a hub to learn, express creativity, and engage in athletic endeavors- such as skateboarding and dance- ones psychological and physiological well-being will be enhanced.
To support holistic well-being, elements of biophilic design (such as visual connections to nature, dynamic lighting, and biomorphic forms) will inform the space, while Red List Free/ enviornmentally certified materials further contribute to a healthy interior environment. Overall, the design experience will create a positive framework for North Omaha and its efforts for continuing community development and connection.
SUPPORTING RESEARCH
DESIGNING FOR INCLUSION
TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN
HISTORY OF NORTH OMAHA
NORTH O TRAIL
SKATE CULTURE & DESIGN
BLACK ARTS & CREATIVE CULTURE IN OMAHA
* It is important to have the building be WELL certified and materials be RED LIST Free. This site is going to primarily serve youth and young adults. We want to ensure their daily environment is healthy and positively contributes to their overall well-being.
WELL CERTIFIED & RED LIST FREE_
SITE
SITE MAP
MAJOR & ADJACENT STREETS
SITE CONTEXT
N 30TH ST / U.S. 75 FOREST LAWN AVE 1 2 3 NORTHRIDGE DR 4 MARTIN AVE 5 6 7 8 POTTER ST HANOVER ST WEBER ST N 28TH AVE BUS LINE BIKE ACCESSIBLE FAST FOOD GROCERY RETAIL DAYCARE TREES PRIMARY CIRCULATION
BUILDING & BOUNDARY SITE ENTRANCE SITE & BUILDING_ SITE * 1 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 MAJOR & ADJACENT STREETS SITE CONTEXT * SITE MAP_ FLORENCE
SITE
NEIGHBORHOOD
PROCESS
PROGRAM DIAGRAMS
SPATIAL SKETCHES BLOCKING DIAGRAMS
ADJACENCY MATRIX BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
ENTRY
SKATE SHOP
RETAIL / CAFE
SKATE PARK
MEZZANINE
MULTI-PRP RM
WORKSHOP
PRINT SHOP
RESTROOMS
COM. KITCHEN
BIKE STORAGE
ENTRY/ LOUNGE
BAR
PERFORMANCE SPACE
DRESSING ROOM
GREEN ROOM
RECORDING STUDIO
STORAGE
WORKSHOP
DANCE STUDIO
RESTROOMS
PRIMARY ADJACENCY SECONDARY ADJACENCY PROGRAM DIAGRAMS_ MAIN LEVEL
BASEMENT LEVEL PRIMARY ADJACENCY SECONDARY ADJACENCY PRIMARY ADJACENCY SECONDARY ADJACENCY ENTRY / LOUNGE BIKE STORAGE
MULTIPURPOSE WORKSHOP SKATE PARK PRINT SHOP
ENTRY / LOUNGE BAR DRESSING ROOM GREEN ROOM RECORDING STUDIO STORAGE WORKSHOP DANCE STUDIO PRIMARY ADJACENCY SECONDARY ADJACENCY
RETAIL/ CAFE SKATE SHOP RESTROOMS COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
PERFORMANCE SPACE RESTROOMS
BLOCKING DIAGRAMS_ DN DN DN SKATE PARK WORKSHOP MULTIPURPOSE PRINT SHOP RECEPTION ENTRY ART GALLERY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN RETAIL/ CAFE SEATING/ LOUNGE RESTROOM / STORAGE UP UP WORKSHOP STORAGE LOUNGE ENTRY/ BAR DANCE STUDIO DRESSING ROOM RESTROOM GREEN ROOM CONTROL ROOM RECORDING STUDIO PERFORMANCE SPACE STORAGE DN LOUNGE OFFICE BASEMENT LEVEL MAIN LEVEL MEZZANINE LEVEL
SPATIAL SKETCHES_
CURVED CURTAIN WALL
PROGRAM STACKING
THRESHOLD CONDITION
USER JOURNEY MAPPING
USER PERSONAS
PRAGMATIC MAPS
RITUAL JOURNEY MAP
Jocelyn
AGE: 17
DESCRIPTION: contemporary/ballet dancer; lives in the Florence neighborhood of North Omaha with her grandmother and younger sister; is passionate about dancing and wellness; dreams of one day opening up her own dance studio and teaching a varity of dance types to North Omaha youth; the dance studio she went to for years recently closed due to owner unable to afford rent; when she is not dancing she enjoys sewing her own clothes and gardening with her grandmother.
CeeCee
AGE: 12
DESCRIPTION: skate student; lives in the Miller Park neighborhood of North Omaha with her mom and two older brothers; picked up skateboarding from hanging out with her older brothers; plays the saxophone in her 6th grade band and sings in her church choir; there is no skate park close enough to walk or bike to safely skateboard; and wants a safe/inclusive place to hangout after school when her mom has to work late shifts.
Brett
AGE: 32
DESCRIPTION: part-time skate instructor; originally from Kansas and moved to Nebraska to attend college, stayed after graduation and works full-time as a graphic designer; currently lives in downtown Omaha close to the border of North Omaha; grew up skateboarding and finds it rewarding teaching young kids how to skateboard; wants to find a skate program that he can work for that allows for year-round teaching (i.e. an indoor park; outdoor parks limit skating in the winter).
USER PERSONAS_
Day User: Skater/Artist
Starts out their day using the print shop to create custom t-shirts for their upcoming skate competition.
Hangs out in the cafe and checks out the skate merchandise.
Uses the workshop to work on their skateboard.
Finishes the day out skating with friends in the park.
PRAGMATIC MAP_
Day User: Worker
Walks in and heads straight to the cafe for coffee before heading up to their office.
Once in their office they answer emails, take calls, and conduct morning meetings.
Moves their work out to the mezzanine lounge while watching the skaters below.
Goes back down to the cafe and hangs out there for an afternoon break.
Finishes their day back in their office with afternoon meetings before leaving.
PRAGMATIC MAP_
Night User: Guest
Enters through the speak-easy side door.
Lounges at the bar and seating area before the performance starts.
Enters the performance space; watches the event.
After the performance they ascend the stairs to the main level where the event is hosting an “after-party” in the art gallery space for people to socialize.
PRAGMATIC MAP_
This representation focuses on the connection between the user and the intended atmosphere of the interior environment. The relationship between community, program, and biophilia are interconnected by the use of form, materiality, and shape- in all, providing a positive holistic experience.
RITUAL JOURNEY MAP_
INSPIRATION
MOOD BOARDS
INSPRATION IMAGES
MAIN LEVEL & MEZZANINE MOOD BOARD_
BASEMENT LEVEL MOOD BOARD_
INSPIRATION IMAGES_
INSPIRATION IMAGES_
FINAL DESIGN
FLOOR PLANS
PERSPECTIVES SECTIONS
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
MATERIALS & FURNITURE
FLOOR PLANS_ DN UP DN DN UP DN MAIN LEVEL 3/32” = 1’ 0” 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 10 9 1 RECEPTION 6 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN BIKE STORAGE 2 PRINT SHOP 7 ART GALLERY / LOUNGE 3 MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 8 CAFE / LOUNGE 4 WORK SHOP 9 RETAIL 5 SKATE PARK 10 A DATA MECH. MECH STORAGE 11 RESTROOMS 12 11 11 12 LOCKERS 13 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 14 13 14 A’ AA’’ ELEC. PROGRAM LEGEND: PATIO / STAGE 15 15 B’ BB’’ B
SECTIONS_
SECTION A’-AA’’ 3/32” = 1’ 0”
PERSPECTIVE A_
PERSPECTIVE B_
FLOOR PLANS_
LEVEL
1 2 1 LOUNGE OFFICE 2 C 3 KITCHENETTE 4 FOCUS ROOM 5 MEETING ROOM PROGRAM LEGEND: 1 4 3 5 AA’’ A’ BB’’ B’ DN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW
MEZZANINE
3/32” = 1’ 0”
SECTIONS_
SECTION B’-BB” 3/32” = 1’ 0”
PERSPECTIVE C_
FLOOR PLANS_ PROGRAM LEGEND: A’ AA’’ B’ BB’’ UNEXCAVATED UP UP UP BASEMENT LEVEL 3/32” = 1’ 0” 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 10 9 1 ENTRY 6 GREEN ROOM BAR/ LOUNGE 2 DRESSING ROOM 7 PERFORMANCE SPACE 3 DANCE STUDIO 8 CONTROL ROOM 4 WORK SHOP 9 RECORDING STUDIO 5 STORAGE 10 4 10 10 11 10 FIRE SPRINKLER ROOM 11 D 10 E
PERSPECTIVE D_
PERSPECTIVE E_
+ Turf Freeform Acoustic Baffle
+ Treefrog Wood Veneer
+ Mohawk Carpet
+ Benjamin Moore Paint
Hightower Fourcast Stacking Chair
+ Stacking Capacity: 7
+ Contributes to WELL Building Certifications
+ Red List Free
NaughtOne Percy Lounge Chair
+ FSC Certified Upholstery
+ Contributes to WELL Building Certifications
+ Cascade Architectural Metal
+ Jill Malek Wallcovering
+ Benjamin Moore Paint
+ Moz Gradient Panel
Hightower Kona Modular Seating
+ Configurable seats, arms, & back
+ Contributes to WELL Building Certs.
+ Red List Free
Hightower Runway Modular Bench
+ Ergonomically designed for comfort
+ Contributes to WELL Building Certs.
+ Red List Free
MATERIALS_ FURNITURE_
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