Studio 2 Project 1
By: Safa Younus
Site Location
Prompt: Develop a proposal converting an old unused industrial garage into an “flexible” artist studio/ art exhibit space. The goal is to have a space that can host a visiting artist for a period of time and host events such as an art exhibition or community art activities.
Site Location: The property is located at 88230 Davison W, Detroit, MI 48238.
Site Surroundings:
Artist Name: Omar Khan
Artwork Interests:
Ceramic Mosaic Murals- Omar specializes in creating intricate ceramic mosaic murals that depict scenes inspired by the local community's history, diversity, and everyday life. The mosaics incorporate a variety of colors, shapes, and textures, reflecting the vibrancy of the community.
Community Engaged Pottery Workshops-Omar hosts pottery workshops that actively involve community members in the creation of pottery pieces. Participants collaboratively design and produce functional ceramic items, fostering a sense of shared creativity and skillbuilding.
Impact on the Community:
Community Cohesion- Through community engaged pottery workshops, Omar creates opportunities for residents to come together, share stories, and collaborate on artistic projects. This fosters a sense of community cohesion and strengthens social bonds.
Physical Barriers: Using walls, partitions, or screens to physically separate spaces. This can create distinct rooms or areas with defined functions.
Levels and Platforms: Designing spaces on different levels or platforms within a structure. This can create visual hierarchy and separate areas while maintaining an open feel.
Changes in Floor Materials: Using different flooring materials to delineate spaces. For example, transitioning from hardwood flooring in a living area to tiles in a kitchen can visually separate the two spaces.
Ceiling Variation: Varying ceiling heights or designs to demarcate different zones. Higher ceilings can create a sense of openness, while lowered ceilings can define more intimate spaces.
Art Studio Furniture:
Work Surfaces: Sturdy and spacious work surfaces, such as tables or easels, are essential for artists to create and manipulate their artworks. Adjustable or convertible surfaces can accommodate various artistic processes.
Storage Solutions: Ample storage helps artists organize materials and tools. Open shelving allows for easy access, while closed storage keeps supplies protected.
Drying Racks: For artists using wet materials, drying racks are essential for safely storing and drying artworks without risk of damage.
Flexible Furniture Arrangement: Opt for furniture that can be easily rearranged to accommodate different projects or collaborative work. Modular furniture or rolling carts provide flexibility in layout.
Studio/ Working Space
Exhibition Space
The design for this Art Studio and Community Exhibit Space is driven by the vision of creating a warm, inviting environment that not only fosters artistic expression but also actively promotes community engagement and cultivates a sense of belonging.This space is designed to be a hub where creativity flourishes, and the community comes together to celebrate, learn, and collaborate.
Main Enterance
Welcome Desk
Cafe/ Snack Br
Coffee Bar/ Seating Area
Entrance/ Welcome Desk
The space is is laid out in a way that a person would enter through the front entrance, the complimentary coffee bar along with some seating is located towards the left, behind that and the entrance desk is a platform located a couple steps above that displays all the artwork, towards the right of the space is the Studio/working space, which includes everything a ceramic artist would need such as individual throwing wheels, large working stations, drying/stotage racks, and sink space for clean up.
This Vision board shows the overall aesthetic of the space. With the main theme colors being tones of maroon and tan neutrals. This community ceramic art space is a representation of passion and hard work. Designing the space with a maroon and tan neutral color palette offers a blend of warmth, sophistication, and versatility. Maroon adds depth and drama, while the neutrals provides a grounding effect, ensuring that the overall ambiance remains cohesive and visually pleasing.
Elevating the exhibition space onto a platform creates a visual hierarchy and separate areas while maintaining an open feel. The space is a community space so an open feel was one of the top priorities when designing this space. Using platforms instead of physical barriers promotes an open feel by maintaining visual continuity, defining spatial zones, allowing natural light to permeate the space, offering flexibility in design, fostering connection between areas, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the interior environment.
These modular display cases are designed to be versatile and flexible. Ceramic art can come in and all shapes and sizes, so these display cases offer adaptability that allows for changes in the layout of the exhibition space or the addition of new pieces without the need for extensive renovation or custom construction. These display cases can be tailored to the specific needs of the ceramic artwork being exhibited. Adjustable shelving and display angles can be customized to showcase each piece how it is best fitted, enhancing its visual impact and artistic merit.
Product Information
Store: The Home Depot
Name: Premium Kiln-Dried Square Edge
Whitewood Common Board
Cost: $4.12
Dimensions: 1in X 4in X 6ft
Internet#: 100088662
Model#: 914673
Store SKU#: 914673
Every piece this board provides you with the perfect solution for all your project needs. These boards combine the highest grade available in the market with unsurpassed quality of finish, making them ideal for any interior application. Well known for its excellent workability, easy nailing, screwing, glue holding and superb paint finish. Sourced from commercially grown tree farms, these forests are FSC certified, meaning they are managed on a completely renewable basis.
Use to Join wood together
Name: Interior Projects 10 oz. Tan
Latex Construction Adhesive
Cost: $2.78
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Track Lighting
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Track Lighting
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Product Data Sheet
These are the working stations.
This is where the individual pottery throwing wheels would be located.
This is where the front entrance and welcome center is located
This view shows the platform on which you go up the stairs onto the exhibition space.
This view shows the view of looking into the studio space from the exhibition space platform.
This is where the drying racks for storage are located.
This is where the ceramic art will by exhibited on modular display cases.
This AI-generated image effectively conveys the appearance and ambiance of the ceramic art working space by seamlessly blending the maroon and beige color scheme. The view showcases the community studio area, featuring expansive tables, pottery wheels, and drying racks, providing a clear impression of the studio's layout and atmosphere.
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