A designer is only as creative as they are ambitious. The very essence of a designer is not the creative or innovative pressure to come up with the “next best idea.� It can be found in the emotional energy one puts into a project. It is this fuel which empowers the designer to establish a connection between humanity and the spaces we inhabit. It is what allows a space to exhibit a personality, and it is how designers can measure their success. In commercial design, it is the designers ambition to reflect a companies’ideals, energy, and personality, while simultaneously providing a productive enviornment for the company to grow.
International Building Codes
per IBC 2016
CHAPTER 3 - USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION SECTION 304.1 BISINESS GROUP B
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CHAPTER 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS CONSTRUCTION TYPE: TYPE II - STEELJ TABLE 503 - ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS A- PROTECTED: 37,500 SQ FT / 5 STORIES B - UNPROTECTED: 23,000 / 3 STORIES PER SECTIONS 504.2 & 506.3 AUTOMATIC SYSTEM INCREASE ALLOWABLE SQAURE FOOTAGE INCREASE BY 200%
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Path of Egress = 147.755 feet Diagonal of Building = 156' - 6 1/2"
CHAPTER 6 - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 602.2 - REFER TO TABLE 601 TABLE 601 - INTERIOR NON-LOADBEARING WALLS ARE 0-HR FIRE RATED IN TYPE II A & B FLOOR CONSTRUCTION & ASSOCIATED SECONDARY MEMBERS IIA: 1-HR FIRE RATED WALL IIB: NONE CHAPTER 7 - FIRE & SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES SECTION 707.3.10 FIRE AREAS TABLE 707.3.10 - 2-HR FIRE BARRIER REQUIRED IN CORRIDOR WALLS TABLE 716.5 - MINIMUM FIRE-DOOR ASSEMBLY RATING = 1 1/2-HR FIRE BARRIER TABLE 721.1 - 13.1.2 NONCOMBUSTIBLE STUDS-INTERIOR PARTITION W/ GYPSUM WALLBOARD EACH SIDE; WALL THICKNESS = 3 5/8" CHAPTER 8 - INTERIOR FINISHES TABLE 803.9 - INTERIOR WALL & CEILING FINISHES BY OCCUPANCY CLASS C RATED MATERIALS FOR ROOMS AND ENCLOSED SPACES BUILDING HAS SPRINKLES SECTION 804 INTERIOR FLOOR FINISHES: CLASS II - .22 WATTS CM^2 IN ACCORDANCE W/ NFPA 253. CHAPTER 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 11 - ACCESSIBILITY CHAPTER 10 - MEANS OF EGRESS ALL INTERIOR DOORS MEET ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS EXIT ACCESS LEADS OCCUPANTS IN A SPACE TO AN EXIT EXIT IS BETWEEN EXIT ACESS AND EXIT DISCHARGE ALL INTERIOR SIGNAGE MEETS ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS EXIT DISCHARGE IS THE PATH BETWEEN EXIT OF A BUILDING AND A PUBLIC AREA ALL ADA & ADAAG REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WITHIN THE SPACE SECTION 1004.1.2 OCCUPANCY LOAD - SEE LIFE SAFETY PLAN SECTION 1005 - MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING SECTION 1005.3.2 - OTHER EGRESS COMPONENTS: THE MEANS OF EGRESS COMPONENTS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 44" REQUIRED WIDTH. SECTION 1005.7.1 DOORS TABLE 1014.3 COMMON PATH OF EGRESS = 100 FT BECAUSE OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN OFFICE/ BUSINESS AREA TABLE 1015.1 - MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS REQUIRED FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD = 2 IF OCCUPANT LOAD IS GREATER THAN 49 FOR EXIT TRAVEL. TABLE 1015.2.1 - TWO EXITS OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS HALF-DIAGONAL RULE (1/3 FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM) SECTION 1018 CORRIDORS TABLE 1018.1 CORRIDOR RATINGS: 0-HR CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANT RATING IS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER TABLE 1018.2 MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH = 44" BASED ON OCCUPANCY
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N As this company is relatively new, the size, in terms of associates, is still small. Therefore, the goal of this project was not to utilize every bit of the floor plate because this office is located in a high-rise building with other offices located on the same floor. The core of the building already being provided, the main goal was to utilize the floor plate to properly meet the needs of the client. Analyzing the effects of natural sunlight have on employees in a work environment assisted in developing the layout on the plan. The administrative offices are situated on the north part of the building to reduce direct sunlight into the space, cutting costs of air conditioning and reducing the carbon footprint. The open office spaces are situated along the west and south parts of the building to allow some natural lighting during the later half of the day to increase productivity in employees during the "post-lunch blues."
Reception The reception area should be the first introduction to the essence of the company. As this company develops toys for children, oftentimes, the engineering department would host sessions for children to come in and test the toys. Therefore, it is important to keep the reception area intriguing to the youthful energy of a child, while also maintaining a sense of professionalism to attract important investors.
Desk Plan
Reception Area Perspective The reception desk features two full size monitors for the receptionist to process information and keep sensitive information away from the interaction counter. A unique feature of the reception area is the interactive "Think Tank." The "Think Tank" features interactive whiteboards equipped with projectors for children to participate in engaging activities while they wait to enter the testing room. Not only does this allow kids to engage their minds, it also eliminates negative association with waiting rooms and replaces it with positive memories.
Front Elevation
Left Elevation
Right Elevation
Back Elevation
Conference Room Cross Section HVAC CHASE ROOM FOR ELECTRICAL
DROP DOWN CEILING LIGHT FOR DIRECT LIGHTING
ATTACHED USING CEILING TRACK AS PER STEELCASE SPECIFICATIONS
STEELCASE V.I.A. WALL SYSTEM WITH DUAL SLIDING FROSTED GLASS DOORS FOR PRIVACY
CUSTOM PATTERN-BASED ACOUSTICAL SCULPTURE WITH BUILT IN LIGHTING
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NORTH FACING WINDOW PROVIDES INDIRECT SUNLIGHT AND HEAT. THE CUSTOM ACOUSTICAL SCULPTURE BENDS TOWARDS THE WINDOW TO CREATE A CYCLE OF COLD AIR WITH WARM AIR; IMPROVING AIR QUALITY WITHIN THE ROOM.
9” RAISED FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL
Conference Room Long Section UNDULATING DESIGN CONTROLS AND DIRECTS SOUND FOR IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY
HVAC CHASE
ATTACHED USING CEILING TRACK AS PER STEELCASE SPECIFICATIONS
T.V. SCREEN AS PER STEELCASE V.I.A. WALL SYSTEMS
FROSTED GLASS FOR PRIVACY
9” RAISED FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL
Wayfinding Strategies SOFFIT OVER DOORWAYS ILLUMINATE AS ONE APPROACHES VIA MICRO-CHIP CARD GIVEN BY RECEPTIONIST LIGHT TRACK FOR ILLUMINATED PATHWAYS AND INTEGRATED WAYFINDING
Hallway Elevation
The wayfinding within the Engineering department incorporates conceptual design as well as functional properties. The trim along to top of the columns acts as a wayfinding technique. As you turn the corner to the open office system, you will see the honeycomb shape, which reflects the workers in the "bee hive." Not only this, each column acts as a progress marker for the engineers and product designers to track their progress. As each phase of product design progresses, a bee is put on the next column, until it reaches the large flower. Once a bee reaches the flower, a new prototype is ready to be tested. This ornamentation utilizes the structural column and creates something beautiful and purposeful.
Combatting wayfinding should always be a concern when designing a public space. Along each hallway and above every door, is an illuminated track color-coded for each department. Upon entering the reception area, a guest is given a card equipped with a sensor that triggers the corresponding light for the guest to follow. It also contains a built-in speaker to assist those visually impaired.
integrating plants into the space to encourage Biophillia design
Product Design and Engineering Elevation
Typical Workstation
The owner of the company believes that her employees should enjoy their workspace with optimum comfort. To ensure each employee's satifaction, Steelcase furniture was specified as it is imperative to ergonomic stability. The typical workstation includes a Gesture chair with a headrest, dual adjustable armsrests, and touch-sense heigh adjusting desk to correct posture and allow employes to work while standing.
Miscellaneous Custom Designs To maintain a creative atmosphere, I designed the Sensory Station for employees to test and develop toys targeted to a more diverse audience. These stations can be found around each department, as well as in the toy testing room.
SENSORY STATION
RELAXATION STATION
Allows children with autism to create their own art and toys
Custom break stations allow access to reak room amenities such as a microwave and miniature refrigerator.
The Relaxation Station provides employees with a creative pop-up structure for them to enjoy a quick lunch. This station creates a positive work-environment through youthful association to working. It also serves as a transitional meeting space.
Department Renderings
Sales Department Rendering
At the time of this project, the office was preparing for a christmas party! This space allows enough room for employees to decorate the office for special occasions without infringing on their ability to work. Notice the integration of column design into purposeful ornamentation.
Product Design Department Rendering