RECEPTION ZHUYUN XU FALL 2024 WORKPLACE STUDIO
CONCEPT
Chicago Map Today
Sensory
Playful
N E X T is an advertising agency that champions creativity, diversity, and collaboration. Much like a Ferris wheel offering unique perspectives, neurodiverse individuals bring valuable insights that enrich society and drive innovation. The design of N E X T prioritizes employees’ physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being, creating an environment where everyone can freely express their best ideas. The agency also fosters a collaborative culture, where diverse viewpoints converge to create impactful solutions. Inspired by the Ferris wheel, N E X T’s interior evokes the sense of weightlessness and natural phenomena experienced while riding, providing a dynamic and immersive atmosphere.
Lake Michigan
The Original Ferris Wheel 1130 Midway Plaisance Chicago, IL
Weightless
Rotation
NEXT Advertising Agency 811 West Fulton Market Chicago, IL Parti Diagram
Inspiration
Vertical Rotation
Horizonal Rotation
0'
Ⓐ ELEVATION SECTION
Flexible Recessed Linear Light
Recessed LED Downlight 8”
2'
4'
8'
16'
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Ⓐ
Ⓑ
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FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 6 0'
Recessed LED Downlight 4”
Curved LED Strips
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN LEVEL 6
2'
4'
8'
16'
①
Reception
Work Cafe / Kitchen
⑨
Mother’s Room
②
⑤
Client Presentation Room
Private Office
⑩
Wellness Room
③
⑥
Phone Room
Workstation
⑪
Rainbow Corner
④
⑦
Team Meeting Room
⑧
Sensory Room
⑫
vClient Display Area
9:00
Powder Coated Metal Rods
Frosted LED Panel Regular Times
17:30
Lit Up LED Panel Matching Sunset Intensity
12:00
CAFE AXON Corten Steel
Terra Cotta
Chicago Common Brick
Plaster
Tinted Blue Glass Acrylic Seat Backing