Lela Wren Gunderson Portfolio- Spring 2022

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Lela Wren Gunderson Providence, Rhode Island 321. 474. 8340 lgunders@risd.edu Instagram: @lelawren_design

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Gathering On and As Campus

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Abstract Wearable

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Bijoux Flagship Store

04 Chicago 77 Clinic 05

Arsia Mons

Gathering On and As Campus Education RISD M.ARCH Core 01 Studio: Subjects. Tools. Process.

7 Week Time Frame 56,536 sq.ft.

150 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903 Adjacent to the What Cheer Garage, Rhode Island School of Design’s new mixed-use campus building will house living, working, learning, and public spaces. Pulling inspiration from a central pathway located on the existing site, the mixed-use building will feature a dynamic central courtyard that will serve to guide users into the building, while also providing a space to socialize with one another. The building itself is divided into three distinct parts. An entrance off of South Main Street brings users into the public portion of the building spanning the first and second floor, which features a gallery space, lecture halls, and a cafe. The third, forth, and fifth floors are divided by the central, winding courtyard into two separate parts, providing safety and privacy to residents without sacrificing a sense of human connection provided by the inner facing glass facades. The program on the north side of the building is dedicated to learning and working spaces, housing three computer labs and studios for graphic design students. The south portion of the building is a residence hall that features a rooftop gathering space for socializing, working, and relaxing.

Site Plan | NTS

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Outdoor Gathering Space Residence Hall Kitchen Studios Dormitory Rooms

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Computer Labs Staff Offices Lobby Lecture Hall

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Cafe

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Gathering Space

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Student Gallery

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South Elevation | NTS

North Elevation | NTS

East Elevation | NTS

West Elevation | NTS

Abstract Wearable Installation RISD M.ARCH Core 01 Studio: Subjects. Tools. Process.

3 Week Time Frame

231 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903 Various oddities can be observed in and around the Bayard Ewing Building due to the many different functions the building has housed spanning the last 173 years. These eccentricities commonly go unnoticed by preoccupied passerbyers daily. One of these unusual elements exists on the west facade of the BEB in the form of a door raised three feet above the sidewalk.

Without stairs, this door currently lacks purpose, raising many questions about this single door’s existence and role throughout history. The wearable, upon first glance, seems to re-establish this door as a functional element of the building through the mere addition of five steps. After further analysis, onlookers instead notice the stair’s non-functionality due to the prominent void extruding through the center of the “stairs”. The “stair’s” location blocks the entire width of the sidewalk, bringing all to acknowledge and question formal eccentrics that are regularly overlooked.

Plan and Front Elevation | NTS

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Designing Through Physical Model Making

Bijoux Flagship Store Retail: Placed in ASID’s 2020 FL North Design Competition FSU IA&D Studio III 3 Week Time Frame 3,547 sq.ft.

503 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 Bijoux is a high-end jewelry store located in SoHo, one of New York City’s prime shopping districts. The store focuses on the incorporation of experiential elements and user inclusion throughout the entirety of the space. A polychromatic color scheme and curvilinear lines aid in guiding users through the space, while creative solutions build product and brand loyalty. Highend retail has commonly been centered around the concept of exclusivity, providing the top 1% of the population with an experience and products that are unobtainable to the general public. As time has progressed, the evolving millennial generation demands more inclusiveness in the high-end retail shopping experience. Seeking to transform the shopping experience to meet these demands, the design of Bijoux welcomes all users into the space through an individualized experience, regardless of purchase intent. All the while, the store will still maintain a sense of extravagance and beauty in congruence with the jewelry pieces on display. A variety of display arrangements will allow for the accessibility of all user groups, while clear product zoning will provide a seamless experience. Instagrammable features, lounge areas, and warm tones will draw users into the space and additionally urge them to relax throughout the duration of their experience. Furthermore, patterns and curvilinear lines are elements that visually help humans to relax, which will be featured, producing a congenial, calm experience. This will be juxtaposed by stimulating colors and bold prints that will still enliven customers and employees alike.

Schematic Planning

Lounge Area

Merchandise Lounge Area

Sales Merchandise

Restrooms

Back of House

Back of House

User Experience Users of the space will enter and be presented with a variety of unique spatial experiences to choose from.

A polychromatic lounge nook will provide users with an allocated area to relax and rejuvenate while in the space.

A central point for checkout and customer service will allow for user security.

Easily accessible pathways in the space will aid in user navigation and the comfort of all users.

Users will gravitate towards this display area as it is captivating with a variety of display options and natural lighting.

A private back of house will provide employees with a quiet space of refuge.

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Floor Plan | NTS

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Drink Service Counter Merchandise Display Lounge Area Cash Wrap Desk Employee Break Area Stockroom

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Jewelry Repair Security Area Manager’s Office Medium Sized Vault ADA Restrooms Window Display

Floor Plan-

Interior Renderings

Cash Wrap Desk Perspective

Purse and Jewelry Display Perspective

Chicago 77 Clinic Healthcare FSU IA&D Studio IV 3 Month Time Frame 5,900 sq.ft.

875 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago 77 Clinic is a primary care clinic focused on preventative care, seeing patients by appointment only. The clinic itself is located inside an existing hospital building on the 14th floor in Chicago, Illinois. The building, formerly known as the John Hancock Building, is located in the Magnificent Mile district overlooking Lake Michigan to the east. The city of Chicago is comprised of 77 different community areas that make up the nine districts. Each of the community areas are strictly defined creating a sense of separation and division throughout the city. To evoke a welcoming atmosphere and celebrate the city’s unique differences, Chicago 77 Clinic will integrate elements from each of the community areas into one cohesive space for all patients to feel welcome while in the space. A vibrant color scheme additionally will allow all users to feel invited and reassured upon entering. Environmental graphics will be inspired by prominent forms found in art created by local artists. Pulling from familiar elements will aid in helping the users of the space to feel at ease. The use of partition walls and frosted glass will avoid unnecessary division and provide users with enhanced sight lines to aid in space navigation and provide a sense of connection while in the clinic without sacrificing privacy. Additionally, the space will incorporate findings from the Person-Environment Theory to provide the users of the clinic with a connection to the physical space, as well as to the other individuals in the space through the cohesion of elements found throughout the 77 community areas that make up Chicago.

Site Analysis

Building Footprint Bus Stop Park Parking Lot/ Garage Prestige Pharmacy INC Dining Spiaggia Rosebud Steakhouse Cafecito Wildberry Cafe Benihana The Cheesecake Factory

Lakefront Trail N Lake Shore Dr E Lake Shore Dr

W Walton St

E Delaware Pl N Dewitt Pl

N Michigan Ave

N Mies Van Der Rohe Way

E Chestnut St

E Pearson St

Floor Plan | NTS 12 13

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1'0'- 6" - 8"

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Check-In/ Out Waiting Area Manager’s Office ADA Restroom Specimens Lab

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Tele-Health Office Administration Workroom Staff Lounge Consultation Room Exam Rooms

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Storage Closet Provider Restroom Practitioner’s Workroom

Project Stakeholders

Patients:

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Age: Varied Emotional State: Unwell, nervous, anxious Responsibility: Treatment Concerns: Privacy, comfort, range of health treatments

Nurses:

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Age: 22-30+ Emotional State: Engaged, vigilant, stressed Responsibility: Care for patients, communicate with doctors Concerns: Efficient completion of duties, well-being of patients

Interns:

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Age: 18-28+ Emotional State: Stressed, timid, eager Responsibility: Assists staff with daily needs Concerns: Long hours, lack of refuge, lack of experience

Family/ Caregivers:

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Age: Varied Emotional State: Nervous, exhausted, observant Responsibility: Treatment Concerns: Privacy, comfort, range of health treatments

Physicians/ Nurse Practitioners:

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Age: 24-60+ Emotional State: Engaged, knowledgeable, overwhelmed Responsibility: Patient diagnosis, creates treatment plan Concerns: Physically draining, long hours, lack of privacy

Clinic Manager:

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Age: 30-65+ Emotional State: Calm, supportive, stable Responsibility: Overseeing the clinic Concerns: Long hours, efficient management

Stakeholder Journey

Main Entrance

Patient: Entrance

Not In Scope

Healthcare Provider: Entrance

Patient: Major Pathway

Environmental Graphics: Branding

Healthcare Provider: Major Pathway

Environmental Graphics: Wayfinding

Wall Hung Signage

Custom Vinyl Sticker

Signage To Code

Armstrong Ceiling Feature

Frosted Glass Sliding Door

Custom Millwork Detail 17’ - 0”

7’-6”

1’-6” 0’-8”

3’ - 6”

Environmental Graphic: Branding

Inlaid Acrylic Transaction Counter

ADA Accessible Counter Environmental Graphic: Branding

Toe Kick

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Exam Room Axonometric and Zoning Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail Consultant Address Address Phone Fax e-mail

Guest Zone Patient Zone

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Healthcare Provider Zone

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Hand Sanitizer Waste Disposal Diagnostic Equipment

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Sharps Disposal Exam Chair Guest Seating

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Patient Closet/ Storage Sink Computer Monitor

Interior Renderings

Patient Entrance Perspective

Exam Room Perspective

Arsia Mons Conceptual Charrette FSU IA&D 2020 Charrette Group Project with Mckenzie Barco, Alexia Protopapadakis, & Juliana Griego 4 Day Time Frame

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Mars Taking place in 2040, twelve scientists will be sent to Mars to establish an outpost in a shield volcano known as Arsia Mons. Following their progress, by 2080, a 100 person colony will be ready to house Earth’s elite. The affluent colonizers will be fully equipped by the design of the settlement to live a luxurious lifestyle on the red planet, which will allow them to live, work, and entertain on a level that exceeds their Earthly standards.

The Astral Abodes feature a central, remote-controlled cylindrical space which is separated into three distinct components which include a multiuse workstation, bedroom, and bathroom. The abodes are constructed from local sands and use architectural forms reminiscent of plants to provide a hint of biophilic design in space. The Stellar Skyscraper offers amenities for the residents to enjoy including, shopping, exercising, fine dining, and dancing. The colony is encased with a glass dome protecting residents from radiation and creating a seal to encase the inhabitants’ oxygen supply. The rooftop hydro garden enables the production of food using hydroponic and fish-farming technologies with water sourced from newly discovered underground lakes. This re-imagined lifestyle will provide the colonists with all of Earth’s necessities, in addition to the new thrill of everyday life resulting from inhabiting Mars.

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Astral Abode Signage

ASTRAL ABODES

Astral Abodes: Modular Housing

ASTRAL ABODES

Imagined Interiors