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C ONTENT 01

Commercial Public Spa 02

Intercultural Kindergarten

03 Senior Coworking Space

Commercial Spa

01. The Kokon Intercultural Kindergarten

Project Year: 2021

Location: Berlin, Germany

Area: 2400 m²

Building: Villa Heike

Project Introduction

We want to see what the world can become. Evolvement, but what are we leaving behind? Us, ourselves. The beings behind the creations that push our future. The world keeps growing and merging, as do our

What about the children that grow up into their environment? What happens when there is no one to help listen, or to hear you? What if you have judgments places on you based on your culture?

You must be dirty. Your family must be poor. You are stupid.

If we can not connect to others we become lonely. We all have experienced loneliness at some point; the sadness, emptiness, and feeling of being unworthy.

What if there is a place to come together and build a fundamental rebirth of human connection

01. The Kokon Process Work

Culture and Kindergarten

To a certain extent, culture governs all of us. Children become self aware of surface based observations, including gender and ethnicity at a young age. With this awareness, there is a stream of unconscious learning of prejudices that comes from non-verbal or verbal behavior that adults portray.

Children have the curiosity to develop empathy and are keen to communicate. Kindergarten is the best age to implement a complex pedagogical challenge. Intercultural Kindergartens have been proven to:

1. Lower racial prejudice

2. Celebrate diversity

3. Develop learner and social identity

4. Promote human rights and citizenship

Population group correlates being 30.

Age of Child 6 3 1 2 4 5 Gender Awareness Ethnic Awareness

The building has a rich history, having been built in 1910. It has many nature activities and playgrounds in walking distance. The building can easily be reached by walking, bus, or by car. Accessible entrances can be reached by ramp and elevator.

Population in Age Groups (Berlin), the highest age correlates with the average age at childbirth 30.

The foreign born population of Berlin takes up 21% in total... it is considered an international city with about 190 nations living there.

FreienwalderStr.

Villa Heike Entrance and Exit Parking

Große-Leege-Straße

Site and Location

01. The Kokon Process Work

Children are born into this world with an open mind that is easily influenced by others words and actions.

Similar to a Pupa, young children need a space that is safe and comfortable to grow in.

The Pupa crafts its Cocoon to develop in, with velvety layers and warm interior. What if children were never placed into a Box System but into a nurturing Cocoon instead?

In the Cocoon, children will be encouraged to learn and understand themselves and others. There is no fear of judgment. There is no holding back from unfolding their natural curiosity that the world needs.

With a surrounding as soft as Cocoons’ threads, as balanced as butterflies’ wings, as desirable to explore, children will prosper and emerge into the world with the open mind they never lost.

Kokon Cuddle Interior Playground Theater Stage Nap Niche Clay Concept Ideation Models

KEY EXPERIENCES Key Experiences

Kokon

Sketches

Hallway

Cafe Playground Instillations Climbing Net Cocoon Hideouts

Flowerbed Station

Mood board

Dynamic furniture and a cozy feeling is essential to make children feel comfortable during their day in the Kindergarten. The various change of textures encourage curiosity and the calm color theme serves for a balanced ground.

Library Cafeteria and Herb Garden Museum

CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION

The Ground Floor invites to an open space of culture and creative exchange. The museum and cafe can be visited from Kindergartners, Teachers, Staff, Parents, and anyone who wants to come by to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa on a rainy day. There are exhibitions of the children’s artworks they create during Art Therapy sessions. Weekly events in the museum turn in contributions to the Art Therapy supplies.

CURIOSITY & EXPLORATION

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1 8 9 10 11

EXPLORATION

GROUND FLOOR LEGEND 1. Vestibule 2. Public Exhibition Space 3. Egress 4. Kokon Seating 5. Cafe Storage 6. Public Cafe 7. Public Unisex Bathroom 8. Administration 9. Reception 10. Elevator 11. Egress Revit, Photoshop and Illustrator

ENCOURAGING AND DYNAMIC

The First Floor has the major features of the Assembly & Multipurpose Stage and the Cafeteria. The Stage is the brightest element on the floor with ceiling greenery to add fresh encouragement to the mind. From ballet performances to singing to theatrical events, this part of the Kokon is lively whilst maintaining its touch of comfort. A herb garden inbetween the Cafeteria seating teaches children further about growth through care and gives a sense of accomplishment when being able to eat them.

ENCOURAGING & DYNAMIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

DYNAMIC

FIRST FLOOR LEGEND 1. Cafeteria 2. Herb Garden 3. Assembly & Multipurpose 4. Unisex Bathroom 5. Waiting Space 6. Medical Mini Clinic 7. Egress 8. Multi Storage 9. Kitchen 10. Elevator 11. Egress Revit, Photoshop and Illustrator

LEARNING AND GROWTH

The Studyspaces on the Second Floor are all irregular shaped to help fight boredom. The irregular spatial organization is balanced with natural materials in neutral tones. The pop of yellow and blue give a feeling of happiness and calmness. The tables are the highlight of the rooms. They can be arranged in different ways to assist the children’s needs. Some may find it easier to concentrate separately while others may find themselves in a group.

LEARNING & GROWTH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

GROWTH 1 10 11 12 13 14 15

SECOND FLOOR LEGEND 1. Studyspace I 2. Unisex Bathroom 3. Studyspace II 4. Group & Play I 5. Unisex Bathroom 6. Studyspace III 7. Egress 8. Teachers Lounge 9. Flowerbed Communal 10. Teachers Lounge 11. Elevator 12. Egress 13. Studyspace IV 14. Unisex Bathroom 15. Group & Play II Revit, Photoshop and Illustrator

LEARNING AND GROWTH

The Group and Play areas follow a colorful palette to take away from the traditional mundane educational design. The outside comes to the indoors and gives freedom for imagination. A wooden installation makes it possible to experience the space from various heights. Tired children can find escape to dreamland for a bit under the heavens tent.

LEARNING & 3 4 5 6 7 8

& GROWTH 1 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

CRAFT AND EMERGE

The Third Floor carries the heart of the Kokon. Art Therapy is effective for cultural exchange and non-verbal expression, which many children may feel more comfortable with due to language barriers or other reasons. On this floor the art and interior playground are open to one another so that full creativity and the fun of being a child can be freely lived out. The materials chosen are all safe and there is opportunity for multiple surface preferences.

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CRAFT & EMERGE

EMERGE 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13

THIRD FLOOR LEGEND 1. Interior Playground 2. Wash Machine 3. Unisex Bathroom 4. Wash Room 5. Changing Room 6. Egress 7. Therapy Consoling 8. Art Supply Storage 9. Art Therapy 10. Unisex Bathroom 11. Principles Office 12. Elevator 13. Egress Revit, Photoshop and Illustrator

02. Glow Within

Commercial Public Spa

Project Year: 2021

Location: Savannah, USA

Area: 6544 ft²

Building: 303 E Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31041

Project Introduction

A spa, along with natural ingredients, and ecofriendly interior. Using more sustainable products within the design shows the overall intent and goal of this spa. This will ensure that the users of the space come out not only glowing from the outside, but also from within.

Client

The Savannah Bee Company grew out of passion for bees, beekeeping, and honey. The honey is delivered locally and globally. Beauty products are made with honeybee hive ingredients such as beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and honey.

Their mission strives to live as bees live, meaning symbolically in nature and positively affect the environment.

Reception View

02. Glow Within Process Work

The sun rises from the east side of the building and sets dusk at the west.

Site and Location

The site is located in Savannah, which is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia. The city is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes, its historical preserved architecture, and history. It is a city filled with fun, where cocktails are served for to-go and ghost tour rides are offered.

The site is close to Forsyth Park which is the most admired park in Savannah with lots of events being held there.

Parking space is available on the site.

Concept

Glow within comes from a core point in the floor plan, which on the third floor, is the Zen Lounge. From there on the whole design is connected with its earthly material choices that include natural stone, sanded cork, bamboo, and recycled fabric. Tea is served along with having the treatments of regular massages or hot stone massages. Aroma infusions and plants enhance the air quality. These elements strengthen feeling of touch, sight, taste, and smell.

Parti Diagrams following natures organic patterns and imperfections.

Concept Board

02. Glow Within Process Work

The building has a total of three Floors. The First Floor is dedicated to areas that focus on retail, office, and appointment concerns in the space. The Second Floor carries the specialty areas of the space, the spa treatments. The Third Floor displays an ambient tea room where tea and treats are served that are also given out before spa treatments so costumers can return to a familiar special moment.

RECEPTION CHECKOUT HALLWAY LOUNGE RETAIL ENTRY ELEVATOR BATHROOMS OFFICES MECHANICAL COUNSLING STORAGE STORAGE LAUNDRY LOUNGE MECHANICAL ELEVATOR BATHROOMS CHANGING AREA HALLWAY RETAIL DISPLAY KITCHEN SPA TREATMENTS EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM TEA ROOM STEAM ROOM ELEVATOR HALLWAY CHANGING AREA STORAGE BATHROOMS MECHANICAL KITCHEN PRIVATE PUBLIC DIRECT INDIRECT RECEPTION CHECKOUT HALLWAY LOUNGE RETAIL ENTRY ELEVATOR BATHROOMS OFFICES MECHANICAL COUNSLING STORAGE STORAGE LAUNDRY LOUNGE MECHANICAL ELEVATOR BATHROOMS CHANGING AREA HALLWAY RETAIL DISPLAY KITCHEN SPA TREATMENTS EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM TEA ROOM STEAM ROOM ELEVATOR HALLWAY CHANGING AREA STORAGE BATHROOMS MECHANICAL KITCHEN PRIVATE PUBLIC DIRECT INDIRECT RECEPTION CHECKOUT HALLWAY LOUNGE RETAIL ENTRY ELEVATOR BATHROOMS OFFICES MECHANICAL COUNSLING STORAGE STORAGE LAUNDRY LOUNGE MECHANICAL ELEVATOR BATHROOMS CHANGING AREA HALLWAY RETAIL DISPLAY KITCHEN SPA TREATMENTS EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM TEA ROOM STEAM ROOM ELEVATOR HALLWAY CHANGING AREA STORAGE BATHROOMS MECHANICAL KITCHEN PRIVATE PUBLIC DIRECT INDIRECT ENTRY LOUNGE MECHANICAL PRIVATE PUBLIC DIRECT INDIRECT Near By Adjacent Lounges for resting, before spa treatsments, waiting Treatments are recommanded for speci�ic wants Offers a variety of testing of products Relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cup of tea in ambient setting Honey, Facials, Massage, Steam, and overall Body Care Washing spa clothing and uniforms Preperation of tea, snacks, preperation of food for employees SpecialityPlumbingPublic DaylightingAppx.SizeQuantity Space Reception Lounge Counseling Retail YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 3 1 1 1 1/2 3 10 3 3 6 6 1 1 3 1 NO NO N/Y M S S M M S S/M M M/L S M M S L N/Y N/Y NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO N/Y NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Of�ice Bathroom Kitchen Storage Spa Treatment Changing Area Employee Break Room Laundry Mechanical Tea Room Near By Adjacent Not Related Lounges for resting, before spa treatsments, waiting Treatments are recommanded for speci�ic wants Offers a variety of testing of products Relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cup of tea in ambient setting Honey, Facials, Massage, Steam, and overall Body Care Washing spa clothing and uniforms Preperation of tea, snacks, preperation of food for employees SpecialityPlumbingPublic DaylightingAppx.SizeQuantity Space Reception Lounge Counseling Retail YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES 3 1 1 1 1/2 3 10 3 3 6 6 1 1 3 1 NO NO N/Y M S S M M S S/M M M/L S M M S L N/Y N/Y NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO N/Y NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Of�ice Bathroom Kitchen Storage Spa Treatment Changing Area Employee Break Room Laundry Mechanical Tea Room

Sketches First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Stone Massage

Space Planning Adjacency & Criteria Matrix Visualization

A bliss of relaxation and experience with homemade tea and treats to enjoy. The employees have their own space to recharge and continue on their hard work.

This is where users come to relax, rewind, and take care of their health. With the natural and ecofriendly space to compliment the natural products, a unique spa experience is guaranteed.

What is the company and what are the products? What is being offered? These answers can be explored first walking into the building.

Visualization of Program

Massage Zen Area Lounge Wall smell in air from products cave rising from earth experience through body parts

FLOORPLAN Third Floor Plan Legend: 301. Employee Break Room 302. Hot Stone Massage 303. Reception 304. Changing Room 305. Laundry Storage 306. Unisex Public Bathroom 307. Single Massage 308. Single Massage 309. Couple Massage 310. Mechanical 311. Storage 312. Elevator 313. Outdoor Lounge 314. Zen Lounge 308 305 306 304 313 310 311 312 303 314 301 302 309 307 Third Floor

Third Floor Reflective Ceiling Third Floor Plan Third Floor Plan Fire and Life Safety Third Floor Plan Furnished

Reflective layout from floor to ceiling fills the room with positive energy so that waiting on soft wool seating is as relaxing as possible.

Third Floor Section

Design flows together in harmony through the contrast of cold stone and warm materials. It showcases Savannah Zen Lounge

Hot Stone Massage Elevation

Cork is a material used through out the design. It is installed along walls in massage areas to bring in a sense of privacy in a warm and safe cave.

Savannah Bee Company in a seeming less effective way without being pushed unto spa visitors.

Revit and Photoshop

03. The Iris

Senior Co-working Space

Project Year: 2020

Location: Savannah, USA

Area: 8025.05 ft²

Building: 240 West Broughton Street, Savannah

Project Introduction

The Iris is a senior co-working space that provides a positive community full of individuals that are willing to learn and teach their peers about valuable work ways. It provides a safe space for seniors and offers a new outlook on what co-working can look like in the future. There is limitless potential in individuals, no matter what age, that can be fostered further.

Client Senior Planet (Aging with Attitude) offers classes to help seniors with business online banking, using technology-tablets, cameras, smart phones, and apps. It is important to foster good connections to help seniors be successful in the workforce. Their mission is to harness the power of technology to change the way we age.

Concept Board

03. The Iris Process Work

Site and Surrounding

Site Restaurants

Retail Museums

Public Transportation

Parking House

Concept

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Sun Path, rises from the South and sets in North.

Noise comes mainly from the South and North side of the building.

WBroughtonStreet

Savannah, USA

The Iris workspace will be designed for comfort and inclusiveness, with seniors in mind. Users will have the chance of building their current knowledge and acquiring new skills with their experience.

Seniors may surround themselves in a comfortable environment, much like an Iris protects the pupil for its own comfort and needs. The design intents to evoke motivation. The interior will be constructed in a way that gives a feeling of secureness to open up confidence from within the user. A sensation of harmonious play between work and collaboration hopefully awakes in the space.

The Iris will be designed to promote interaction alongside its circulation. It will serve for a pleasant environment through enrichment of light and contrast that may open a new perspective for seniors that can make working an enjoyable experience.

Sun Path rises from the South and ends in North Noise comes mainly from South North side o the building.

Concept Development and Parti Diagram

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is applied throughout furniture in the Iris. Placement of equipment, integrating the human factor into workplace design , and effectively aligning the workplace into the surrounding environment are a priority.

Materials

Finding the right materials for a senior focused design is of high importance. There are specific needs that will be accounted for in the Iris. These are eye-sight friendly colors, way finding opportunities, slip resistant floors, no unnecessary carpets to trip over, and other safety assuring selections.

Light Conﬁdence Daylight Artificial Light Possible View Point Sketching/Planning

Development and Parti Diagram

Diagrams

Concept

Bubble

Reception Sketch Lounge Sketch Daylight Chart

First Floor

The First Floor welcomes seniors with the chance to grab some coffee and snacks or play a round of billiard. The reception can not be missed and accessible bathrooms are provided on either side along with elevators. The Class and Conference rooms are at the back of the building. There is a gym for coworkers that find sitting for too long uncomfortable or just want to come by for a work out,

FLOORPLAN

Second Floor

The Second Floor is where the magic happens. Choices are between the office suites, private offices, virtual offices, daily offices, and the co-working area. Each space is designed according to differencing needs physically and mentally. Seniors can come together in the break area to have a chat with each other. A hugging design becomes a staple for a feeling of safety.

DN DN DN OFFICE SUITE RESTROOM RESTROOM OFFICE SUITE PRIVATE OFFICE PRIVATE OFFICE PRIVATE OFFICE VIRTUAL OFFICE VIRTUAL OFFICE COWORKING DAILY OFFICE BREAK AREA ELEV. ELEV. 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 211 212 213 R2 '5 " R2 ' -5 " R2 ' -5 " R2 ' -5 " 210 OPEN TO BELOW shaunagries@yahoo.com // 770-624-6368 Savannah, 31405, GA Project number Date Drawn by Checked by Senior Planet 127 W 25th St, New York, NY 10011 Client The Iris Furniture Plan Second SG 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 Second Floor Plan Furnished Shauna Gries 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 3/2/2020 Professor Alba N FLOORPLAN

UP UP UP GYM CLASSROOM & EVENTROOM CONFERENCE ROOM LOUNGE MECHANICAL ROOM STORAGE ROOM RECEPTION MAIL RESTROOM MENS RESTROOM COFFEE & BREAK ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE ELEV. CHANGING ROOM RESTROOM AND SHOWER 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 110 112 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 ELEV. WOMENS RESTROOM R2 -5 " ø5 -0 " STORAGE ø5 -0 " OPEN TO ABOVE Storage 109 770-624-6368 31405, GA Project number Date Scale Drawn by Checked by Senior Planet 127 W 25th St, New York, NY 10011 Client The Iris ID 1.30 Furniture Plan First Floor SG 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 First Floor Plan Furnished Gries 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 3/2/2020 Professor Alba 1/8" = 1'-0" Interior Elevations Coffee & Break Area Office Conference Office Recpetion (Mailbox incorporated) 14' 10 3/16" 23 213 - 3 RECEPTION 4' 0" 0' 1 1/2" 1' 0" 1' 8 1/16" 3' 2 25/32" 2' 5" 1' 0" 3' 0" 8' 1/2" 7' 1/8" shaunagries@yahoo.com 770-624-6368 1205 Tennyson Ln, Savannah, 31405, GA Project number Date Drawn by Checked by 127 W 25th St, New York, NY 10011 The Iris ID 3.10 Millwork Details SG Shauna Gries 4 Reception Top View 1/2" 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" Detail Drawing Key Reception Side View 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 3/2/2020 1/2" = 1'-0" Reception Front View 1/2" = 1'-0" Reception Back ViewReception Isometric View4132 -4 /2RECEPTION ID 3.10 4' 0" 0' 1 1/2" 1' 0" 1' 8 1/16" 3' 2 25/32" 2' 5" 1' 0" 3' 0" 1/2" shaunagries@yahoo.com // 770-624-6368 1205 Tennyson Ln, Savannah, 31405, GA Project number Drawn by Senior Planet 127 W 25th St, New York, NY The Iris ID 3.10 Millwork Details Shauna Gries 1/2" = 1'-0" Reception Top View1/8" 1'-0" Detail Drawing Key 1/2" 1'-0" Reception Side View 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 1/2" 1'-0" 3 Reception Front View 1/2" 1'-0" 2 Reception Back ViewReception Isometric View Costum Designed Millwork Reception Scale As Indicated RECEPTION Elevation of the Post Boxes located behind the Reception Desk Accessible Reception Desk Mill work

Revit and Photoshop

LOUNGE

The Lounge offers a dynamic waiting area for seniors that are registering to become a part of Senior Planet or waiting for a meeting. The hanging ceiling lights and greenery add harmony between the seriousness and fresh outlook on work.

Revit and Photoshop

The Co-working area has a bright touch and contrasting floors to give seniors an interesting environment. The area is spacious and furniture can easily be moved around for anyone using a walker, wheelchair, or other equipment.

of the North wall

Interior Elevations Coffee & Break Area Coworking Office Conference Office CO-WORKING DN DN DN OFFICE SUITE RESTROOM RESTROOM OFFICE SUITE PRIVATE OFFICE PRIVATE OFFICE PRIVATE OFFICE VIRTUAL OFFICE VIRTUAL OFFICE COWORKING DAILY OFFICE BREAK AREA ELEV. ELEV. 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 211 212 213 R2 '5 " R2 -5 " R2 -5 " R2 ' -5 210 OPEN TO BELOW 770-624-6368 Savannah, 31405, GA Project number Date Scale Drawn by Checked by Senior Planet 127 W 25th St, New York, NY 10011 Client The Iris ID 1.31 Furniture Plan Second Floor SG 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 Second Floor Plan Furnished Gries 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 1/8" = 1'-0" 3/2/2020 Professor Alba

Elevation

Revit and

Photoshop

CAFE AND BREAK

The Cafe and Break area welcomes Seniors and any other by passers that want to relax, get something to drink, and a small bite of food. The stone counter is designed for accessibility and the area offers many lighting opportunities

Interior Elevations

Coffee

& Break Area UP UP UP GYM CLASSROOM & EVENTROOM CONFERENCE ROOM LOUNGE MECHANICAL ROOM STORAGE ROOM RECEPTION MAIL RESTROOM MENS RESTROOM COFFEE & BREAK ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE ELEV. CHANGING ROOM RESTROOM AND SHOWER 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 110 112 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 ELEV. WOMENS RESTROOM R2 ' -5 ø5 ' -0 STORAGE ø5 -0 OPEN TO ABOVE Storage 109 770-624-6368 Savannah, 31405, GA Project number Date Scale Drawn by Checked by Senior Planet 127 W 25th St, New York, NY 10011 Client The Iris ID 1.30 Furniture Plan First Floor SG 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 First Floor Plan Furnished Gries 230 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 3/2/2020 Professor Alba 1/8" = 1'-0"

Elevation of the South wall

Revit and Photoshop

04. Central Market

Commercial Sensory Lounge

Project Year: 2020

Location: Hong Kong

Area: 12000 m²

Building: 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Project Introduction

Central is a fast-paced, over-crowded commercial district that creates a disconnect from reality. Once being the local attraction for interaction between people, we now observed them in a rush while commuting and often on their phones.

During public surveys for the use of the project, tourists and locals alike asked for an area with less commercial elements and instead, replacing it with recreational and cultural activities. In its current state, the Central Market serves only as a connecting bridge from one location to another.

The people are tired of money focused companies taking over their space. This district desperately lacks a public space that can accommodate and unite each type of visitor.