SCARLET MIRROR: RESTAURANT

Project Brief: The client has hired you to verify the suitability of the site depicted in the plan provided for use as a restaurant. They have asked that you develop a preliminary design that meets the requirements listed and that includes a preliminary material palette. Based upon your findings, the client may sign a lease for the building or elect to review another local building that might better suit their needs.

Design Statement: The Scarlet Mirror is a place to look and feel your best on the inside and the outside. The use of mirrors in the design helps to elevate the space as well as give the customers opportunity to appreciate themselves. The reflective materials add a layer of depth and glamour that is carried through out the space. The various shapes and curves guide the users to the tables where they can enjoy an evening or meal. The red and black materials are balanced to create an environment that is inviting and loving while keeping the modern edge.

This parenting add from 1992 confirms that we go through a significant change where we do not truly see ourselves or our worth. This usually happens in the teenage years and typically isn’t addressed until our mid twenties or older. AKA after drinking age. My idea was to design a cocktail bar around healing our vision of ourselves while being in an free, fun and loving environment. The affirmations are scattered throughout the space and near mirrors so when reading the statements you can appreciate that you are telling yourselves the words rather than someone else. Many of us have no problem hyping up our friends but when it comes to our own self love we lack support.

Project Brief: NEXT needs your help to design their new R&D Hub. NEXT would like the new space to not only reflect their overall company brand and culture but draw inspiration from the local area and region. NEXT is committed to being a collaborative and team-based organization. They want to make sure that their new workplace supports the way they work and how they might work in the future.

Design Statement: The NEXT Office was designed to support the ups and downs of productivity by creating universal areas that are separated by zones. The vibrant color and directional elements are used to guide the users throughout the productivity zones. The office is organized by colorful “neighborhoods” that have relaxed, focused, positive and creative intentions. As the user walks through the space they are drawn in by the pops of color throughout. The use of white materials balances the color in a successful way as to not overwhelm the users.

COMPÄSSO™ ELITE CEILING SUSPENSION TRIM

Found at USG

Ceiling height at 11’

Project Brief: Using the plan provided, students will design a brick and mortar retail space within a mall leasehold space. Only the retail floor space will be designed. Within the design, students must include a cash wrap (3’W min),ADA compliant components, provide well-designed circulation and reinforce the brand identity.

Design Statement: Rain Beauty is an open and organic space that uses natural materials to convey and earthy feel. The natural materials contribute to the sustainability that the company advocates for. The colors and patterns are used to transport the customer to a relaxing environment. The Scarlet Macaw bird is an important part of the branding in Rain Beauty, so much in fact that the company supports the endangered Scarlet Macaw birds by donating a 5% of their annual profits to the cause.