Sera Yee-Cheng Ho . (714)422-8810 . serachengh@gmail.com
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CONTENTS HOGSHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER low-income third space 4 HERE&NOW, HEREAFTER Serengetee pop-up 16 LUMIN.ESSENCE Caesarstone office design 18 CAFE[O] restaurant design 24 ANTIPODEAN residential loft design 28 PEACH PAVILLION + misc. form, space & order projects 30 APPENDIX COLOR THEORY + PATTERNING 32 HYBRID ANALYTIQUE 35 HOGSHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER process book 37
HOGSHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 470/480 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V/VI WINTER/SPRING 2016 PROFESSOR CHRISTINA GONANO This senior capstone project is a community center located in downtown Savannah, Georgia. The space aims to return Third Space privilege to the low-income population, while promoting family and personal growth and development. The latter challenges Maslow’s 8-stage developmental model by pushing for the possibility of achieving growth needs despite an upward battle to fulfill deficit needs. Such an attempt is based on research which shows that social exclusion and the lack of community are contributing factors to the poverty cycle. Development is a part, not apart of you.
H O G S H E A D and concept development THE IMPOSSIBLE SCALING
UPENDING MASLOW’S TRIANGLE GROWTH
deficit
Oppressor VS Oppressed
Oppressed is WHOLE and SEPARATE
Development A PART, not APART.
TUBE SURFING . WAVE RIDING
GETTING BARRELED
The progression towards motivation and fulfillment of the top-tier Growth Needs seems nearly impossible and irrelevant when persons are struggling to meet Deficit Needs Inspiration
UPENDING THE TRIANGLE
The project wants to give back the Third Space Privilege - based on the belief that developmental and growth needs are also important to a person who is living in poverty - SEPARATION FROM POVERTY However, Maslow’s Triangle is rigid and stagnant. It seems impossible to liberate THE OPPRESSED from THE OPPRESSORS
The two-dimensional wave form elates to the triangle. However, in contrast to the static shape, the wave is FLUID and FREE
“TUBE RIDING” - the be all, end all in surfing
non-adversarial
INCREASING THE FREQUENCY OF PASSIVE AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENTS AND COLLISIONS
THE BARREL:
A KEY SPATIAL OPPORTUNITY, WAVE ANATOMY The TUBE or BARREL is surf slang for the hollow of a breaking wave, where there is a GAP between the face of the wave and the lip as it curls over
HAVING TANGENTIAL PERTINENCE TO “COMMUNITY”
A BUFFER
BETWEEN TWO OPPOSING ELEMENTS OF DESTINATION, SPACE TYPE, OR STRESSOR SOURCE
“HOGSHEAD” refers to a LARGE BARREL quantity
DN
FLOOR& FURNITURE PLAN DN
Programming Hilights: - Fitness Studio instead of Gym for group classes (i.e. Consideration: limited equipment and serving few users) - Salon and barber shop allowing specialist volunteers to offer services and give back to community 0’
4’
8’
16’
W/C
- Addition of Dress for Success organization for imparting necessary skills required for employment seeking single mothers; also presents an opportunity for support groups to be formed within the community
32’
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION DN
W/C
CIRCULATION
SALON RECREATION ROOM
DN
TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT RESIDENCES LEVEL 3
BARBER SHOP
BARREL SPACE 2
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
SINGLE ROOMS
PRIVATE SPACES
UP
COUNSELING TUTORING ROOM ROOM
PUBLIC SPACES - FOCUS AREAS
FAMILY ROOM
ISOLATION ROOM W/C
PUBLIC SPACES
MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOM
DRESS FOR SUCCESS OFFICE & STORE
W/C BARREL SPACE 1
LEVEL 2 DN
W/C
“THIRD SPACE” LIVING & DINING
W/C
CHILD-CARE DN
UP
INDUSTRIAL N D KITCHEN
LOBBY CHECK-IN W/C
W/C W/C
UP
W/C LAUNDRY UP
LEVEL 1
CAFE
THRU-CIRCULATION
W/C
LOCKERS
W/C
LIVING DINING
COMMON ROOM
PRE-SCHOOL ROOM
NURSING ROOM
YOUNGER & OLDER TODDLERS
CHILDREN’S READING CORNER
LIBRARY
CAFE
AMENITIES BLOCK
FINAL
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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4’
8’
16’
32’
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION
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DN
TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT RESIDENCES LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
CHILD-CARE DN
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THRU-CIRCULATION
UP
UP
AMENITIES BLOCK
LEVEL 1
CONCEPT APPLICATION
SUSPENDED CEILING ELEMENTS UPENDING THE TRIANGLE There is a lightness and sense of movement in the elements - an interpretation of the concept whereby there is possible fluid movement from base to vertex PATTERN OF THE WAVES The rhythm and repetition of elements mimic the nature of sea waves - creating soothing patterns in the spaces they are placed
LIBRARY STACKS BARREL SPACE
LIBRARY CAFE
LIVING/DINING AREA
PRECEDENCE INSPIRATION - NATURE INDOORS
FLOOR PATTERNING Combination of neutral toned porcelain tiles and speckled green carpet tile - an imagery of ground and grass respectively.
KEY EXPERIENCE #1
IDENTITY HYBRID Individuals & Strangers Friends & Company Families
THIRD SPACE THEORY
Liberation; Freedom to be who you want to be Passive and active engagements - community comes together
LIVING & DINING
“THIRD SPACE” DESIGN DETAILS BACK COUNTER ELEVATION
LEFT BACK COUNTER ELEVATION
COUNTER SIGNAGE GRAPHIC
Interaction between volunteer cafe staff and public
Rest seating area after ordering too well
Bar counter as meeting point in the space
Seating for those waiting in line - an opportunity for engagement between strangers
Table area serves as ADA accessible counter as well.
CAFE COUNTER EXPERIENCE
KEY EXPERIENCE #2 COMMUNITY BUILDING
Tangential moments of interaction Leading to a sense of community and belonging over time
LAUNDRY ROOM
INCREASED LINGERING TIME IN AMENITY SPACES INCREASED FREQUENCY OF ENCOUNTER
SATURATION TONES FOR GEOMETRIC FLORAL PATTERN AT CHILDREN’S READING CORNER
2ND
LIBRARY & CAFE
KEY EXPERIENCE #2
Transitioning from WORK PLACE to COMMUNITY CENTER
3RD Picking up child from childcare center
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HOME V.S. WORK BUFFER
BUFFERING A conscious switch of state of mind from WORK PLACE to HOME and from worker to parent
SHARING A MEAL
A separation of WORK STRESSORS from FAMILY
READING A STORY
1ST
RETURNING HOME TOGETHER
BARREL SPACE 2
BARREL SPACE 2 SEATING AREA
DESIGN DETAIL: Mounted planters with cropped sphere alphabet appliquĂŠ on wall (mirror and matte paint finish) incorporating greenery in the silhouette of snow cones Barrel spaces are whimsy and inviting - encouraging active engagements and lingering
MATERIALITY PORCELAIN FLOOR TILES PRE-CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT RESIN WALL AND CEILING PANELS 25-38% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT
EXISTING HISTORICAL MASONRY
COMPOSITE WOOD LAMINATE LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT 100% RECYCLABLE NYLON CARPET TILES 42% PRE-CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT
COLOR & PATTERN UPHOLSTERY
PAINT SWATCHES CUSTOM WALLPAPER
HERE&NOW HEREAFTER SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 350 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV SPRING 2015 PROFESSOR MEGHAN WOODCOCK NATHALIE POUZAR (PROJECT PARTNER) A collaborative studio saw us partnering up with advertising students to propose a temporary experience campaign for our selected brand. The first five weeks saw us developing what we termed the pre-flight marketing/advertising phase of the campaign, which would then shape the take-off of the pop-up, and lead to a meaningful takeaway upon the exit of the physical structure (embark). The campaign’s concept was heavily influenced by the love of travel and the forging of various connections through such activity - a core characteristic of the apparel brand we had selected.
LUMIN. ESSENCE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 320 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III WINTER 2015 PROFESSOR CHRISTINA GONANO LISA SINGLETON (PROJECT PARTNER) This studio focused on an open-office design with emphasis placed on creating a healthy working environment. Our client was Caesarstone and the new-build project was for their downtown Savannah office. The design concept resonate the essence of light throughout the two-storey office with clear and defining contours - of both spaces and objects. The physical movement of lumin is represented figuratively in beams and the occasional reveal of waves, and the intrinsic qualities expressed via the directional and revealing characteristics of the space.
lumin:moments Illuminated Caves
Reception Counter Taking inspiration from the phrase "light at the end of the tunnel", lumin:moments aim to emulate light's metaphoric qualities as realizations of change.
Pantry The caves have visual playful character as hiding spots. In reality, these are practical areas for task completion.
Volumetric space markers for destination areas
lumin:moments Illuminated Tunnels
Corner Marker
Stair Cut-Out
Stairs
Transitional volumetrically narrowed channels indicating change - privacy level; program; elevation
LEVEL 1:RECEPTION
Ceiling
Upholstery
Carpet
The moon patterned carpet in the reception area has playful curves that welcome the individual into the space and echo the crescents in the Caesarstone logo feature wall. The conference room has flexible furniture that can be reconfigured depending on the occasion or event taking place. LEVEL 1:DEPARTMENTS
Wall paint ; Caesarstone
Glass (Stairs)
Carpet
Upholstery The two departments are visually separated from the main circulation by flooring changes. The carpet pattern graphically directs the employee into the space (i.e. Diamond patterns run perpendicular to main circulation path)
LEVEL 2:CAFE
The loops of miniature lunas of the flooring pattern aim to suggest with subtlety the joining and linkage purpose of the cafe for the hierarchy difference between management and workers. The place is warm and inviting with upholstered chairs and wooden furniture pieces. The outdoor seating caters for group gatherings as well as acting as a place of emotional and physical refuge from the stress of the day's work. LEVEL 2:VISTING SALES & PRODUCT DISPLAY
The space aims to make the guest feel at home with the casual setup of the furniture. Each worker still gets personalization and privacy in terms of having mobile storage and divider slots built into the desk.
final furniture plan
Level 2
Level 1
lumin:energizing Maximizing Daylighting Main circulation path to the private offices have been situated on the path adjacent to the windows so as to allow for maximum daylight exposure as employees travel through the building. Area consisting of the three Vice Presidents and their administrative assistants are also able to enjoy daylighting. Axis of workstations are oriented in North-South direction, aligning to building. Workstations are hence oriented East-West, perpendicular to axis and enable employees to receive a fair and equal amount of maximum daylighting.
Attention Restoration Theory * ART suggests that the incorporation of the natural environment through changes in direction/pathways and windows with views can play an important role in health performance , motivation and overall emotional welll-being * Exposure to natural productivity and creativity.
daylight
promotes Level 1: Typical department layout
Level 2: Circulation path adjacent to windows
lumin:guiding Circulation Through Each Level Movement and paths around the level are straightforward and direct, as is the perceived movement of light. Material changes in the flooring and ceiling act as visual cues and intentional laying of pattern directions aim to propagate users forward or indicate turns into spaces.
RESTROOMS EMERGENCY MAIN CIRCULATION Flooring Changes
SECONDAY CIRCULATION
Ceiling Change
research&analysis Site Analysis
* I-16 exits onto Gaston St directly (i.e. South side of building)
* Location of entrance on Gaston St aligns plan with Savannah's grid * Entering from Gaston St provides better gradated privacy than entering from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
schematic design Adjacency Diagram
LEVEL 2 MANAGEMENT CEO + ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CFO + ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
+ PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM VICE PRESIDENTS
+ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ACCOUNTING VP MARKETING VP
+ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
VISITING SALES VP
+ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VISITING SALES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR + 10 x STAFF + PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM + PRINT/COPY STATION + PRODUCT DISPLAY
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR + 2 X STAFF
CAFE
Symbolic linkage
STAIRS
Physical linkage
LEVEL 1 ENTRANCE CONFERENCE ROOM
+ RECEPTION
+ MAIL ROOM
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR + 10 X STAFF + PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM + PRINT/COPY STATION
DIRECTOR + 10 X STAFF + PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM + PRINT/COPY STATION
HEALTHY ENVIROMENT SUSTAINABILITY
WORKING &
* The location of the cafe on Level 2 encourages movement within the building, and narrows the gap between management and general workforce both symbolically and physically. * Taking suggestion from LEED, the immediate visibility of stairs upon entry into the building encourages occupants to utilize the means of circulation rather than opting for the elevator.
Concept Imagery
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CAFE[0] SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 210 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II FALL 2014 PROFESSOR CHARLES BOGGS
The project asked for the design of a new restaurant which had a small in-house retail component. The goal was to come up with a universal design solution. The concept was driven by the site’s location and context - bearing in mind the unique Squares of Savannah and their value as a piece of history, the modern-day third space for the community, as well as a representation of the city’s future development and progress. These qualities also guide the program and character of the restaurant and fits in with the universal design goal.
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DESIGN DETAIL ( DESIGN A-D ) DETAIL
CAFE[O] CAFE[O]
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620 E BROUGHTON ST, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA GEORGIA 620 E BROUGHTON ST, SAVANNAH, FORMERLYFORMERLY KEYHOE IRONWORKS KEYHOE IRONWORKS (1880 - THE GREAT DEPRESSION) (1880 - THE GREAT DEPRESSION) FOUNDED BY WILLIAM FOUNDED BYKEHOE WILLIAM KEHOE
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THE SAVANNAH SQUARE THE SAVANNAH SQUARE
THE GREEN PUBLIC SPACES THE INDIVIDUAL WARDS ACCORDING TO THE THE GREENWHICH PUBLICMARK SPACES WHICH MARK THE INDIVIDUAL WARDS ACCORDING TO THE
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I. THE RETAIL ANDI.MAIN DINING BRACKETS WHICH WRAP THE RETAIL AND MAIN DINING BRACKETS WHICH WRAP AROUND THE ELEVATOR INTUITIVE COUNTERAROUNDENABLE THE ELEVATOR ENABLE INTUITIVE COUNTERTHE RATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BIG PICTURE GRID, THE INTERMEDIATE THE RATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BIG TO PICTURE GRID, TO THE INTERMEDIATE CLOCKWISE WAY-FINDING WITHIN THE SPACE AND CLOCKWISE WAY-FINDING WITHIN THE SPACE AND LAYOUTTHAT IS LOGICAL AND SPACES ARE AND SPACES ARE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION OF THE LOTS AROUND WARD, TO THE LOOP TRAFFIC LOOP ENSURES THAT THE ENSURES THE LAYOUT IS LOGICAL OF THETHE LOTS AROUND THEONE-WAY WARD, TOTRAFFIC THE ONE-WAY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH DEFINED ROUTESDEFINED AND AISLES. ACCESSIBLE THROUGH ROUTES AND AISLES. AROUND THE SQUARE ANDTHE FINALLY THE GUIDED TRAVEL WITHIN SQUARE - THE SQUARE AROUND SQUARE AND FINALLY THE PATHS GUIDED TRAVELTHE PATHS WITHIN THESE INFLUENCE THE INFLUENCE ORGANIZATION THE PROJECT’S PLAN. IN ADDITION, THESE THE OF ORGANIZATION OFFLOOR THE PROJECT’S FLOOR PLAN. IN ADDITION, II. A COMMON EXPERIENCE IS EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE FORIS BOTH II. A COMMON POSSIBLE FOR BOTH WITH THEUSERS DESIGN OF THE THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPACE ASOF A PLACE FOR COMMEMORATION AS STAIRSUSERS AND ELEVATOR WITH THE DESIGN OF THE THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THE SPACE AS A PLACE FOR COMMEMORATION AS STAIRS AND ELEVATOR CATWALK THAT MEETS AT THE STAIRS LANDING. CATWALK THAT MEETS AT THE STAIRS LANDING. WELL AS COMMON DWELLING HELP GUIDE THE AESTHETICS OF THE PROJECT. WELL AS COMMON DWELLING HELP GUIDE THE AESTHETICS OF THE PROJECT. ORIGINAL OGLETHORPE PLAN ARE THE KEY DESIGN DRIVERS OF THEDRIVERS PROJECT.OF FROM ORIGINAL OGLETHORPE PLAN ARE THE KEY DESIGN THE PROJECT. FROM
III. CHAIRS ANDIII. TABLES AREAND DIFFERENTIATED FROM CHAIRS TABLES ARE DIFFERENTIATED FROM FLOORING VISUALLY BY USING CONTRASTING PATTERNED FLOORING VISUALLY BY USING CONTRASTING PATTERNED UPHOLSTERY WHICH CREATE WHICH A STRONG AND ACLEAR UPHOLSTERY CREATE STRONG AND CLEAR OBSTRUCTION-FREE TRAVEL PATH. TRAVEL PATH. OBSTRUCTION-FREE
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KITCHEN
RETAIL
KITCHEN
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
SUGGESTED PROGRAM SUGGESTED PROGRAM
A FULL-SERVICE SALAD BAR WITH SALAD AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF INGREDIENTS - INGREDIENTS A FULL-SERVICE BAR WITH AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF TOSSED AND MIXED IN A BOWL AND READY TO BEAND ENJOYED DINE-IN OR FOR DINE-IN OR TOSSED AND MIXED IN A BOWL READYFOR TO BE ENJOYED PACKED AWAY FOR A PICNIC AT THE SQUARES. PACKED AWAY FOR A PICNIC AT THE SQUARES. FURNITURE & FURNITURE ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORIES (GROUND LEVEL) (GROUND LEVEL)
DESIGN DETAIL DESIGN ( A-D ) DETAIL ( A-D )
DIRECTIONAL DIRECTIONAL EXPLORATORY EXPLORATORY WARM WHIMSY WHIMSY WARM
FLOORING FINISHES FLOORING (L-R)FINISHES RETAIL CARPET, (L-R) RETAIL MAINCARPET, MAIN DINING BIO DINING OAK BIO CERAMIC TIMBER TILE OAK CERAMIC TILE A TIMBER
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UPHOLSTERY SELECTION UPHOLSTERY SELECTION
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Taking inspiration from:
SITE VS CITY PAST VS DEVELOPMENT Applying to circulation and space planning
TANGIBILITY Embodying the mood and emotion
INTRINSIC
SQUARE - A place for commemoration - A place of dwelling - Usually centered and anchored by a statue piece
CIRCLE AROUND THE SQUARE Traffic goes in round about the square
ANTIPODEAN SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 110 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I SPRING 2014 PROFESSOR MEGHAN WOODCOCK
A first foray into studio and design for a residential loft project, this space was challenging because of the trapezoidal plan and the need for spatial maximization in terms of incorporating a partial mezzanine level and solving programming needs for the client. The solution presented the possibility of fluid spaces which solved privacy issue while making sure most of the loft was utilized as often as possible
ADAPTIVE R E U S E L O F T PROJECT
antipodean adjective being as different as possible Two opposing entities embodied in one, validating themselves, not in the mere contrast of characteristics and purpose of their own, but their relationship with each other proving potential, capacity and an enhanced awareness of self and surrounding. Taking inspiration from the client’s love for orchids, and the orchid’s crave for fluctuations in temperature as a major prerequisite for blooming, the direction for the project is centered on presenting a design that is dynamically opposed in the single-floor open space plan. This is achieved through the juxtaposition of opposites and a goal for multi-functional spaces with heightened adaptability that challenge the preconceived idea of the loft.
The Home is Antipodean. PRIVACY GRADIENT
FLOOR & FURNITURE PLAN
SCALE AT 3/16" : 1'
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lofted sleeping space
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CIRCULATION
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KITCHEN
ELEVATION
C MASTER FULL BATH
ELEVATIONS
DAN GLUIBIZZI
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THE GREAT ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM (GUEST CONVERTIBLE)
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FORMAL DINING Isca Greenfield-Sanders
LIGHTING FIXTURES
key furniture & accessories
CONTRAST . VALIDATION The variation in form of the lighting features - skeletal, organic, geometric, are an application of the concept concerning the idea of opposites juxtaposed and having a unifying relationship.
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OPPOSITES . CONTRAST
INTERIOR FINISHES
CUSTOM SHELVING DESIGN
ORCHID TREFOIL . 2D VS 3D
Alyshia Hennelly
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PNTS. LNS. PLNS. VLMS.
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN INDS 102 FORM, SPACE AND ORDER WINTER 2014 PROFESSOR KHOI VO Through a series of projects, the studio-preparatory class explores threedimensionality from the basis of lines, planes and volumes. The final project asked for the design of a pavilion to be built within the ruins of SCAD’s Museum of Art. Inspired by the longitudinal cross-section scan of a heirloom tomato (a requirement of the challage), a subordinate heart-shape has been repeated and manipulated to form subdominant forms, which were then finally combined to produce the pavilion design. The basic heart-shaped unit alludes to the Peach State and the design’s intended authenticity to the site.
CAT BUTTERFLY
analogous, complientary
HEXAGON CAT HYBRIDS
self -study
TEAPOT STOKE AND TULIP DROP invisible effect
HYBRID ANALYTIQUE
Graphics for the Building Arts
INDS480 SPRING 2016 \ SERA YEE-CHENG HO \ PROFESSOR CHRISTINA GONANO
GIVING BACK THE THIRD SPACE PRIVILEGE
I DO DESERVE
H OC OGM MSU NHI T YEC EAN T D ER DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
CONTENTS I
DISCOVERY RESEARCH SYNTHESIS PROJECT DEFINITION CONCEPTUALIZATION
PG 1-13
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PRECEDENCE SITE & BUILDING ANALYSIS
PG 15-29
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM SCHEMATICS DESIGN DRIVERS & ISSUES
PG 31-48
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DISCOVERY RESEARCH SYNTHESIS PROJECT DEFINITION CONCEPTUALIZATION
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Hi-lights Employment in Household
NEED
1/5 Proportion living in poverty
3/10
Of which, children proportion
1 /4 Disability proportion
7/10
30%
1 X Part-time, 1 X Unemployed
12.5%
2 X Part-time
Single-mother families proportion
Low-Income Families As Target User Group
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STRESSORS AND BARRIERS
Oppressing the target user
external societal stressors Lack of community involvement Lack in “common ground” Lack of respect High-risk neighborhood Poor housing
C HA L L EN G E
barriers
NON-SEPARATION The mixing of stressor types, compounded by the presence of barriers has been concluded in studies to link to development of MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, at which point, an individual identifies himself as inseparable from his poverty.
• No access to telephone • Long/unusual work hours
• Confl icting schedules amongst family members • Transportation limited
internal family dysfunctions Single-parent Complicated and/or unstable relationships between parents Effect and responsibility towards children Violence Lack of communications and lengthy • Childcare confl icts • Lack of education, nutrition info
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PROFILIN R E G US
Children living in poverty often have to take on parenting roles of taking care of themselves and their younger siblings at an early age. A common issue is nutrition and health. The absence of role models and guidance can also result in poor performance in school. Childhood notions of play are also deprived.
Identifying specific user needs relating to stressors and barriers so as to determine programmatic needs and establishing Design Values
Children (0-18 Years Old) Families
Complications in family relationships should also be considered when evaluating stressors and barriers causing family internal dysfunctions
Families as a whole deal with several bonding barriers conflicting schedules, lack of personal rooms and space, role and responsibilities confusion, and not being able to afford outings
Single Mothers
Single-mothers often have to work shift jobs to support her family with young children. Her primary concerns include childcare and balancing the checkbook
Single Men & Veterans
Studies reveal that low-income men have a history of suffering from social exclusion. This is linked to unemployment due to the lack of work skills as well as poor interpersonal skills.
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GAP
DESIGN can’t solve poverty, but it can help the lowincome population to see themselves as being separate from their poverty - valuing their mental and physical health, their relationships with their families and the community; and celebrating their personal triumphs by regaining control of their development.
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ON COMMUNITY AND WHAT IS SOCIAL INTEGRATION
“creating UNITY, INCLUSION and PARTICIPATION at all levels of society within the diversity of personal attributes so that EVERY PERSON IS FREE TO BE THE PERSON SHE WANT TO BE” United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Social Policy and Development, 2008
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A THIRD SPACE FOR THE LOW INCOME, AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE COFFEE SHOP
“So what would be a good third space for a poor neighborhood like the one surrounding our church?
A PLACE THAT WOULD SERVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD BUT COULD ALSO BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WOULD SPEND TIME TALKING AND FORMING RELATIONSHIPS?” Instead of a Coffee Shop How About a Laundromat? Richard Beck , Professor and Experimental Psychologist, Abilene Christian University
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SOCIAL INTEGRATION TRANSITIONS
Definition and Designation D E v e l o p e d w o r l d
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Consumerism NEITHER equates with THIRD SPACE, nor SOCIAL INTEGRATION. Coffee shops as Third Spaces are a symbol of AFFLUENT WHITE CULTURE
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CONVERSATION
In Relation to Homi K. Bhabha’s
Active Engagement
THIRD SPACE THEORY
FAMILIARITY OF FACES
Passive Engagement
1. THE OPPRESSED PLOT THEIR LIBERATION 2. THE OPPRESSED AND OPPRESSOR ARE ABLE TO COME TOGETHER - free (maybe only if momentarily) of oppression itself
O P P R E S S O R
Growth needs Overlooked relevance (from top): Transcendence, self-actualization, need for aesthetics and beauty, knowledge and understanding
Maslow’s Basic Needs
Deficit needs
& 8-Stage Developmental Model - A Reference / Reassessment Maslow’s idea suggests that deficit needs, when unfulfi lled, result in poor emotional/psychological health
O P P R E S S e d
Inability to meet (from bottom): Physiological, safety, love and acceptance, self esteem and respect of others
For those living under poverty levels, it would seem unlikely to be able to be motivated by cognitive and self actualization needs
The proposed project challenges Maslow’s Triangle.
UPEND
The Third Space helps to manage the formal and conscious switch from 1st to 2nd Space and vice versa. It prepares an individual for having the optimal mindset for their separated roles at home and work/school.
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In Addition to
COMMUNITY CENTER
PROGRAMMATIC CONSIDERATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
INTENTS
Includes: social isolation of families, women’s desire for further education, environmental/ neighborhood problems, racism, domestic violence
Response to Local Issues
Learning and Skill Acquisition Knowledge and behavior skills
Recreation
Sports and other leisure activities
Alternative medical care Health
traditional R O L E S
Industry
Unions meeting
Practical
Offering assistance and amenities
Gathering
Welcoming and enabling interaction and socialization
home
Association with ability to satisfy personal and companionship needs
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DESIGN VALUES Mending families and bringing community together for growth, development and wellness
R e c o n c i l e i n t e g r a t e
Liberate Relinquish Functioning as the interim between the b u f f e r 1st and 2nd spaces of home and work while separating the respective stressors M E D I A T E Providing and directing to practical assistance Facilitate such as governmental welfare and subsidies, Relieve as well as being a space of refuge
Unburdening the individual of societal and family stressors, and taking back poverty-separate human privileges
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USER JOURNEY fulfilling growth needs
GIVE ME SPACE providing personal space that is often deprived in a crowded or cramped household - for the personalization of the third space experience as well as fulfilling individual needs
1A
GIVE US SPACE 1B
providing comfortable living spaces that are meant for family time as well as socialization with other members of the community, so as to define the individual beyond the first and second spaces of home and work place
LET ME HELP YOU 2A
acting as the portal and query channel to means of assistance with regards to welfare and subsidies; in addition to providing alternate medical care and counseling services
BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER
venue
LET ME HELP MYSELF having basic amenities that may be lacking in the household to relieve daily chores and errands (laundry, cooking and supervising young children, translating to washers/dryers, kitchen and childcare services), so as to let individual regain control of their personal lives
2B
guidance
ON COMMON GROUND
TANGENTIAL MOMENTS OF COMMUNITY
SAVE ME
security
having the third space available and accessible in times of need, and functioning as a temporary refuge during tensions or threats at home and work
CE S
3A
identity hybrid
KEEP ME SAFE protecting individuals and families from violence that may be present in their neighborhood; and representing the support groups formed from social interaction within the community
3B
N E I R E P X KEY E
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UPENDING MASLOW’S TRIANGLE GROWTH
deficit
Oppressor VS Oppressed
THE IMPOSSIBLE SCALING The progression towards motivation and fulfillment of the top-tier Growth Needs seems nearly impossible and irrelevant when persons are struggling to meet Deficit Needs
Inspiration
UPENDING THE TRIANGLE The project wants to give back the Third Space Privilege - based on the belief that developmental and growth needs are also important to a person who is living in poverty - SEPARATION FROM POVERTY
Oppressed is WHOLE and SEPARATE
Development A PART, not APART.
However, Maslow’s Triangle is rigid and stagnant. It seems impossible to liberate THE OPPRESSED from THE OPPRESSORS
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TUBE SURFING . WAVE RIDING
DE VEL OPME NT
GETTING BARRELED
T P E C N O C
The two-dimensional wave form elates to the triangle. However, in contrast to the static shape, the wave is FLUID and FREE
WAVE ANATOMY The TUBE or BARREL is surf slang for the hollow of a breaking wave, where there is a GAP between the face of the wave and the lip as it curls over
“TUBE RIDING” - the be all, end all in surfing
THE BARREL: A KEY SPATIAL OPPORTUNITY, HAVING TANGENTIAL PERTINENCE TO “COMMUNITY”
A BUFFER
BETWEEN TWO OPPOSING ELEMENTS OF DESTINATION, SPACE TYPE, OR STRESSOR SOURCE
non-adversarial
INCREASING THE FREQUENCY OF PASSIVE AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENTS AND COLLISIONS
“HOGSHEAD” refers to a LARGE BARREL quantity
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INSPIRATIONAL CASE STUDY REVIEWS
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This project had been selected because of the common architectural elements such as the archways, truss and roof frame. However, the design managed to turn the austerity of traditional elements around to make the space look fresh and lively. There is also an added brightness in the space because of the apple green colored finishes and light birch wood. The play and variation in wood plank lengths inject a lot of movement and rhythm into the children’s center.
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This project bears similarity to the first in its play of wood planks (ceiling); and while it has limited its color palette to clean, contemporary pale neutrals, there is a sense of whimsy brought about by the undulating drop ceiling and also the topography-inspired floors that help bring liveliness into the otherwise minimalistic chic aesthetic.
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620 E BROUGHTON ST Site location is the former home of KEHOE IRONWORKS (circa 1874). The remains of the foundry has significant value because - not only is it the only building of its type in the Historic District, it also has a significant place in Savannah’s history. Owner, William Kehoe, was a representative figure of industry and manufacturing growth
Four-part open plan, disconnected L-shaped, rehabilitated industrial historic building (circa 1873-1900); exterior constructed of Savannah Grey masonry and modern corrugated metal.
Facility Description
Theory and Application
The project will not only fulfill traditional intents of a neighborhood hub, but more importantly be a welcoming dwelling space that will build the individual as well as the whole (family and personal support groups within the community) by referencing and pushing Maslow’s Developmental model.
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P E R S O N
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P O VE R T Y
A better quality of personal and community life as a result of involvement and usage of new community space. In addition, site is within close proximity to micro-units shelter project CSAH is piloting. The two spaces will be complimentary
A Partnership
CITY OF SAVANNAH
&CHATHAM SAVANNAH AUTHORITY FOR THE HOMELESS
GOVERNMENT Department COMMUNITY Department An involvement of both arms of the City Council in the project will see the Community Center function as an intermediate portal - offering assistance (practical, tangible) and information, as well as facilitating and improving poverty issue plaguing city
“TO LEAD THE EFFORT TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY PRACTICES TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS” In-line with project goal of upending Maslow’s Triangle and overcoming Deficit Need (homelessness) - the Community Center as Third Space will contribute to fulfilling organization’s mission.
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Community Center Only one downtown at present
COFFEE SHOPS Auent Third Space - aplenty downtown, in addition to range of mid- to high-end F&B outlets
JMRT Transit Center
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Children who are not able to go home immediately after class because of transportation, caretaking etc. Site
BUS STOPS (CLOSEST) Three located ~ 5 blocks of site, routes come in from east side, midtown/south side, JMRT Transit Center; main mode of transportation
CHILDCARE
Housing Authority Payment Program
No. 1 need for low-income families; three dispersed around downtown, higher concentration in midtown
SOCIAL SERVICES High concentration downtown; potential destinations
Bus Route Private Transportation Proposed micro-units shelter
SITE: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Accessible Location Alternative destination Downtown Free Visible at ground level
Un-intimidating Open plan programming Plenty of fenestrations for natural light Welcoming and inviting
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THIRD SPACE, A BUFFER FOR HYBRIDITY
“The third space facilitates the chance of HOW YOU SHOW UP and HOW YOU ENGAGE with a new group of people. It allows you the opportunity to give thought to what EMOTION, THOUGHTS AND PHYSIOLOGY you want to bring to the new environment or the new role.” Australian Nursing Journal: ANJ, The, Vol. 19, No. 7, Feb 2012: 48. Availability: <http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=904346554974962;res=IELHEA> ISSN: 1320-3185. [cited 14 Mar 2016]
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RANDOLPH WING is set on slopping land too, going down hill away from the building Fencing in place along street is a physical and metaphorical barrier - keeping people out of the premise
Perhaps fence could be replaced with a solution that would seem less intimidating and barrier-like.
BROUGHTON WING is set on slopping ground but the elevation level decreases from the start of the wing and is lowest at the east corner of the block This is the common site approach and where the main entrance should be.
As a result of topography, the four different blocks of the building have differing ground levels and are not connected in terms of through-circulation. Level two
Y H P A R G O TOP
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BAY S
TREET
MICROCLIMATE can result due to increased breezes and humidity from higher elevation facing the Savannah River, the open field towards Bay Street contributing as well
humidity
SUN
Humid Subtropical Category
30/ 100
38.9<T<92
49”
Rainfall/Year (>Avg 37”)
Temperature Range
JUN-SEP Rainfall >5” Days with T>90
FORMAL LANDSCAPING currently not in place but has potential for programming playground, garden, park seating, outdoor court etc.
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Low daylight penetration will occur for the northern end of the Randolph Street block even though the strip receives an ideal amount of daylight and heating overall.
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WEST-FACING facades will be very hot in the afternoon; shading for Randolph Wing provided by Broughton Wing will offer some respite
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Humidity Comfort Level (More uncomfortable than Avg 44/100)
TEMPERATURE RAINFALL
62%
WIND
Possibility of Sunshine
7.7 MPH
104/ 365 Clear Days
Average Wind speed
Wind Zone 2 100-109 MPH Fire Marshall Chatham County
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CITY PLANNING As with the rest of downtown Savannah, the site is based on a lot that is aligned to the city’s tilted grid system
SITE ORGANIZATION The lot is divided into two parts, which contrasts the situation in most of downtown (with the Civic Center being the exception) where different buildings populate and occupy the entirety of each lot
DEVELOPMENT The site has potential to become a new “square” in the Historic District - in line with the city’s plans of development eastwards
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FENESTRATIONS AND NATURAL LIGHT
Full operability of all windows will lower dependence on systems and power for ventilation and cooling purposes 2.
Entrances 3.
BACK OF BUILDING ELEVATION (NORTH) Block 1. has large arched windows all along facade to maximize the soft, constant northern sun. Block 3. has fenestrations on both floors too for same reasons.
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BROUGHT STREET ELEVATION (SOUTH; FRONT) Block 1. has small arched windows to mitigate the issue of overheating due to direct northern sun. Block 3. has it ground level windows closed off.
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DAYLIGHT DISTRIBUTION Depending on privacy, daylighting and energy levels, spaces can be organized so that programming needs are met
Even Distribution
Uneven Distribution
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BUILDING DESIGN FEATURES UNDULATING ROOF LINE
In terms of scale and proportion, the two smaller sections which connect the main Randolph and Broughton wing are more home-like because of fenestration sizing and building mass
The main block on Broughton wing looks most welcoming because of its large archways. It seems suitable as an area for gathering or reception
6’ - 6”
WA V Y ARCHWAYS OF WINDOWS & DOORS
13’ - 2”
FLOOR-TO-ROOF DECK HEIGHTS 13’ - 1”
11’ - 5”
21’ - 9” Double Height Space (Possibility of putting in partial mezzanine)
Level 2 on same elevation; through access
HILLY TOPOGRAPHY DISCONTINUOUS LEVELS
10’ - 11”
16’ - 7”
18’ - 8”
Hierarchy #1
Hierarchy #4 Hierarchy #2
Hierarchy #3
Human Scale There is a greater disparity in terms of user scale versus ceiling height in the two main blocks on each wing. The double height space can be kept or mitigated with dropped ceilings or mezzanine levels depending on programming needs and experiential goals
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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
DRAWINGS AT 1/20” = 1’-0”
LEVEL 3 Level three’s accessibility is limited to the addition of stairs from the same block on level two and hence is limited in terms of programming opportunities - probably just for storage.
WINDOWS
ROOFING TRUSS STRUCTURAL GRID
BLOCKED WINDOW OPTIONS
#2
Level 3
ENTRANCES/EXITS
COLUMNS
ENT/EXT OPTIONS
WALLS (STRUCTURAL EXTERIOR)
FENESTRATION Window placement on all blocks form a grid in the plan of the building and this should be considered when accessing daylight needs for program and spaces
BROUGHTON MAIN
#3
OPEN FLOOR PLANS Even though site topography limits the linkage of the four blocks in terms of accessibility, the absence of structural columns and walls in each block presents an opportunity for programming flexibility and even the potential of adding in a partial mezzanine where ever in the main Broughton block
#2 RANDOLPH BLOCK #3
Level 2
UNEVEN GROUND Ground level of the various blocks are disconnected technically, although there is an opportunity to link the Broughton main block with half of its adjacent #2. There is also an exit with stair leading to the back of #2 (could function as emergency exit/stair). In this first scenario, #2’s entrances are purely a through way which cuts through from street to back facade
RANDOLPH
GROUND OPTION B #2 ground level could also be kept whole and independent of Broughton main block. That and its upper levels will be disconnected for both scenarios, with vertical circulation available in #3. Level 2 of #2 and #3 form a connection. The presented drawing above shows the elevator servicing only #2 but an entrance could be place in the separation wall to service #3 too.
BROUGHTON MAIN BLOCK
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM SCHEMATICS DESIGN DRIVERS & ISSUES
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“For now, even going to a beach an hour west would cost too much for gas. The local park is hardly a fun outing - it reminds them of their work selling ice pops most weekends.” - “Hardship Makes a New Home in the Suburbs”, Jennifer Medina, May 9 2014, NYTimes
Providing relief and solutions for basics what middle and upper class people take for granted • such as taking a few steps to throw a load of laundry into the machine • having proper storage for important personal belongings and medication • or having a little more personal space • or having to walk long distance or take a bus for long distances to run simple errands
CREATING A SILVER LINING OVERCOMING OPPRESSING STRESSORS AND BARRIERS
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Research on community-focused initiatives: Program characteristics
SOUTH WEST WELL-BEING PROGRAMME
England, UK, 2008-2011 and 2013-2015
A focus on individuals experiencing low level mental ill health, long term health conditions, low levels of physical activity and/or diet related ill-health. These criteria were combined with low income and/or social isolation.
The provision of a holistic service that focuses on the social aspects of health and well-being: being inclusive, fun, nonjudgmental and non-threatening; people-centered and self-directed lifestyle change depending on their needs and wishes.
A focus on reducing stress and anxiety, increasing physical activity and healthy eating, through confidence building and encouraging the development of friends, social networks and local community participation.
A focus on local collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders with an interest in health promotion and building community capacity.
Jones, Mat et al. “The Role of Community Centre-Based Arts, Leisure and Social Activities in Promoting Adult Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyles.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 10.5 (2013): 1948–1962. PMC. Web. 12 Mar. 2016.
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Program Summary
OCCUPANCY Project should be classified as Mixed Assembly A2 and A3 with R1 Accessory
and Key Adjacencies
Laundry Half-Baths
Meeting Room
Temporary Overnight Rooms
Office and Administration
Locker and Storage Phone Room
Counseling
M&E Change and Shower
Having circulation pass through areas of social activity to gradually transit between space types PUBLIC, COMMON, PRIVATE
Rest Areas
Linking User-Specific spaces via shared facilities and common areas
Childcare
Cafe
Industrial Kitchen
Medical Center
Library
Kitchen Lounge
D I R E C T a d j a c e n c y
i n D I R E C T a d j a c e n c y
Youth Lounge
Living Room
Lobby Spaces
Design Intention
Fitness
Workshop
b u f f e r
Restrooms
A cluster of social spaces for highest level of collision and interaction
Seniors Corner
Study and Work Rooms
Multi-Purpose Room
Practical Decision
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Spatial Needs CHILDCARE SENIORS CORNER MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY STUDY AND WORK ROOMS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN
2200 SF 350 SF 1000 SF 1500 SF 450 SF 400 SF 400 SF
KITCHEN LIVING ROOM LOUNGE
350 SF 1700 SF 700 SF
REST AREAS AND LOBBY SPACE
500 SF
YOUTH LOUNGE WORKSHOP FITNESS CENTRE CHANGE AND SHOWER
700 SF 800 SF 800 SF 250 SF
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING ROOM COUNSELING TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT ROOMS HALF BATHS
600 SF 350 SF 125 SF 950 SF 50 SF
LAUNDRY LOCKER AND STORAGE PHONE ROOM M&E RESTROOMS R1: 2000 SF / 200 GROSS = 10 OCCUPANTS MAX.
A2 (KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, LOUNGE) 2200 SF / 15 NET = 146 OCCUPANTS MAX.
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN 400 SF / 200 GROSS = 2 OCCUPANTS MAX.
A3 (GATHERING FOR RECREATION) 8140 SF / 15 NET = 542 OCCUPANTS MAX.
400 SF 150 SF 50 SF 400 SF 700 SF
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WORKING SCHEME #1 KEY POINTS • • • • •
Childcare located independent block Library adjacency in Randolph Main block Adjacency to Seniors Corner unfulfilled Even distribution of “barrels” throughout building Alternating public and private clusters
CIRCULATION PUBLIC PRIVATE BARRELS USER GROUP SPECIFIC
FUNCTIONAL 1
FUNCTIONAL 2
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LOOSE PLAN: Level 2
LOOSE PLAN: Level 1
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WORKING SCHEME #2 KEY POINTS
CIRCULATION
• • •
PUBLIC
• •
Childcare located at back end of Randolph Block Successful clustering of Children and Seniors spaces and common adjacencies Library acting as connection between street and back building cluster of spaces for Randolph block Semi-private spaces clustered at Randolph back building Barrel may be lacking in the middle portion of Randolph block
PRIVATE BARRELS USER GROUP SPECIFIC
FUNCTIONAL 1
FUNCTIONAL 2
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LOOSE PLAN: Level 2
LOOSE PLAN: Level 1
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WORKING SCHEME #3 CIRCULATION
KEY POINTS • • • • • •
Mezzanine added into Broughton main block Kitchen and cafe stacked Childcare located within Broughton main block Secondary/tertiary Broughton blocks as services cluster User group specific spaces may divide building Both private and public spaces in single clusters for Randolph Block
PUBLIC PRIVATE BARRELS USER GROUP SPECIFIC
FUNCTIONAL 1
FUNCTIONAL 2
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LOOSE PLAN: Level 2
LOOSE PLAN: Level 1
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1. CAFE Placing the counter of the coffee shop in a centralized and open space will create an opportunity for design articulation. It could also provide a Third Space experience that users do not normally get to enjoy.
2. LUNCH AND LEARN An unusual adjacency - having the soup kitchen next to the library creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment for learning and recreational reading.
3. CHILDREN AND SENIORS As brought up in the Program Summary, this cluster of adjacencies aim to foster the interaction between children and elderly. Adults will also be a part of this barrel effect when picking up or dropping off.
4. ADMINISTRATION Having a fluid transition adjacency between the staff break area and that of a public facility such as the fitness center will help close the distance between users and administration - making the latter approachable
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AND OTHER KEY EXPERIENCES
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5. MEZZANINE Relating to the wave concept of oppositional elements, the lower and upper levels could form a connection and make for a memorable experience for the Third Space
6. LAUNDRY Transforming a utility type of space into something more enriching with the addition of waiting and packing areas - thus increasing change of interaction with others
7. WORK AND SOCIAL Having a “barrel” between work and public spaces creates a buffer to transition, as well as for rest and interaction
8. QUICK ACCESSIBILITY Having childcare close to the entrance will make dropping off easy. Adjacency to a lobby or other type of “barrel” space will create a good buffer zone as well for parents coming straight after work
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DESIGN DRIVERS & ISSUES
FLOOR PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
SECURITY POST
1.0 COMMUNITY & 2.0 BUFFER
MEN & WOMEN LOCKERS
O FITNESS STUDIO
B BARREL SPACEE S
W.C.
EATION RECREATION OOM ROOM
C
MEN & WOMEN SALON SERVICES
C
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COUNSELING & TUTORING ROOMS
B MU MULTIMEDIA CLA CLASSROOM BARRELL B SPA ACE
DRESS FOR SUCCESS OFFICE & STORE
W.C.
INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN LIBRARY & CAFE LIVING & DINING AREA W.C……
A
CHILDCARE CENTER W.C.
A
LAUNDRY ROOM
C LEVEL 1
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DESIGN DRIVER & ISSUE:
1.0COMMUNITY
FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
BARREL SPACES
DUAL PURPOSE & OVERLAPPING:
2.0BUFFER FOR SMOOTH TRANSITIONS
THIRD SPACE
Tangential opportunity of space for engagement
Barrel spaces function as a figurative term as well as a literal congregation space that will encourage both passive and active engagement between users of the space.
GOING FROM MACRO TO MICRO SCALE
A
B
C
The LIVING & DINING area function as the great room of the facility. The presence of food and drink contribute to the facilit idea of the Third Space provision and there is a smaller but similarr setup within the LIBRARY & CAFE space. The interior design gn of these spaces aim to transform the traditional soup kitchen into something with a greater purpose thats serves the users with a pleasing “at home” experience. The he literal lite “BARREL SPACE(s)” within the opposing amenities wing have h been strategically placed so as to function as gathering ri and break area which will catalyze the interaction between etwe different user groups Lastly, stly, the t inclusion of “living” furniture settings within amenity it spaces has the goal of longer lingering periods and increased accidental and incidental conversations and c engagements between space users. engag
Formally switching from First and Second Space The physical Barrel Spaces within the amenities wing of the facility separate the long strip of building into “parts” hence functioning as nodes for circulation. The buffers take into consideration the noise levels and adjacency needs of programming.
FITNESS BLOCK
BUFFER LEISURE BLOCK
On a broader scale, the facility aims to be a buffer for users who are transitioning from workplace to home, where different types of stressor and barriers persist. It aims to bring the individuals within the family together from jobs and school and other second spaces before they return home. The living areas epitomize this concept, but the concept is applied more specifically in the example:
BUFFER KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVEMENT BLOCK
LIBRARY BLOCK
Parent comes from Second Space (job) to the community center’s childcare center (facility; Third Space) to pick up her child (participant; First Space) at the end of the day. They have dinner at the soup kitchen and visit the library together. Parent reads with child for some time before they return home (First Space) together.
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DESIGN DRIVER & ISSUE:
3.0I N DIVI DUAL GIVING SPACE AND AUTHORITY
MYSPACE
Providing for the tangibles lacking
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
HYBRIDITY In terms of PROVIDING for the individual’s needs, the LIVING area allows for personal hybridity - whether it means to be alone, to be with friends and family, or to socialize with others in the community.
A
AMENITIES FOR USE This design driver has been applied to programming in terms of providing amenities such as laundry and storage ge lockers, computers and internet connection fitness classes. sse
INDEPENDENCE
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The facility is a center for skill and knowledge acquisition for increasing employability and self-empowerment - this is is done through offering assistance in small classes and onene on-one tutoring
C
- An “at home” experience i.e. materiality and finishes - Convenience and clarity for selfservice i.e. UI/UX - Range in furniture type and setting
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DESIGN DRIVER & ISSUE:
4.0 SAFETY&SECURITY
ENTRY CONTROL for non-main entrance
CONTROLLED CHECK-IN to Level 2 Temporary Overnight Rooms
LEVEL 2
CLEAR SIGHTLINES OF ENTRANCES/EXITS
CHILDCARE ENTRY NT CONTROL through h non-street side entrance n location
CLEAR SIGHTLINE through main circulation path CENTRAL MONITORING of activities and happenings
LEVEL 1
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DESIGN DRIVER & ISSUE:
5.0 ACOUSTICS
SECURITY POST MEN & WOMEN LOCKERS
OVERALL NOISE GENERATION GRADIENT A progression from front to back of Amenities block
FITNESS STUDIO W/C
Overhead suspended acoustic panels - Filzfelt Akustica custom solution - 3form Chroma custom acoustic solution Partial carpeting for noise control in Library and Living areas
OFFICE
RECREATION ROOM MEN & WOMEN SALON SERVICES
LEVEL 3
MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOM TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT ROOMS
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COUNSELING & TUTORING ROOMS
DRESS FOR SUCCESS OFFICE & STORE
LEVEL 2 W/C
INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN LIBRARY & CAFE
LIVING & DINING AREA W/C
W/C CHILDCARE CENTER
LAUNDRY ROOM
LEVEL 1
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