R&B Architecture & Interior Design Studio: Pre-Design Booklet

RoyalByckovas Architecture and Interior Design Studio

Studio III Stephanie Carrazana Pre-Design Booklet

TABLE //OF CONTENTS

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client research

organizational sturcuture

location

14 workplace trends

16 24 typology studies

program space table

26 concept+goals

28 scheme 1

40 scheme 3

34 scheme 2

CLIENT // research

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architecture / interior design

//values

//history

Resourceful, highly trained architects and interior desingers that think independently, work collaboratively, and promote client success collectively.

R&B was created in 2009 by Ethan Royal

Create exquisite, original works of architecture and interior environments

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Commited to crafting a space that embodies and elicits contemplation.

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• The company’s way of working both independently and collaboratively will inspire an open environment.

• They commitment to create emotion and contemplation in their designs will be presented in the workplace through bright accents and efficient lighting.

• The workplace will be conducive to creativity and elicit a relaxed vibe.

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“As a dynamic and young, energetic firm we recognize the need to absorb new ideas and emerging technologies to inform our design processes and success in a competitive marketplace.”

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and Ruslanas Byckovas. The pair met at Arquitectonica, where they both began their careers. Working at the large firm allowed them to get first hand exposure to the future of Miami’s development. They noticed that while most firms were doing huge projects concentrated on scale and location, they were more interested in designing places that were somehow forgotten in the chaos of the development boom. It is this knack and desire to create innovative yet small scale projects is what promted Royal and Byckovas to open their own studio.

“Our purpose is to inspire and enhance the ordinary through distinctive, livable buildings and environments.”

“your mind needs to breathe, and a little bit of comic relief aids to manage the stress levels” -Royal

organizational // structure Pre-Bureaucratic Pre-Bureaucratic organizations lack the traditional standardization of tasks. This structure is most common in smaller organizations and is best used to solve simple tasks. The structure is totally centralized. The strategic leader(s) makes all the key decisions and most communication is done through one on one conversations.

It is useful for new businesses as it enables the founder to control growth and development.

Being that R&B is a young firm they are far from traditional. There is no classic hierarchy and aside from the project managers who over see everyone’s day-to-day work, all the departments tend to work within each other and tend to have the same responsibilities.

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DESIGN IMPLICATIONS • • • •

Larger number of communal spaces to allow employees to stay connected with one another All studios will be located in the vicinity of one another Dynamic workspaces to allow for flexible work habits CEO offices will be mixed in with employee workstations

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location // analysis Transportation 1. Brickell Metromover Station Highways 2. I-95 Education 3. Southside Elementary School 4. Tiniciti Preschool Brickell Campus 5. Brickell International Academy

1400 sw 1st ave

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MIAMI, FL 33130

Restaurants & Bars 6. Piola 7. Coyo Taco Brickell 8. Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine 9. Morton’s Steakhouse Hotels 10. Hampton Inn & Suites 11. Four Seasons Hotel-Miami 12. Atton Brickell Miami 13. Conrad Miami

Grocery 14. Publix Supermarket Pharmacy 15. Walgreens 16. CVS Attraction - Bayside Marketplace (9 min. drive) 17. The Shops at Mary Brickell Village - American Airlines Arena (11 min. drive)

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THE VIEW

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS

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The office is located about two blocks south of the Miami Channel and has access to views on the west side of the building. Open areas and private quiet spaces will be located along the window walls so employees have an area of rejuvenation. The proximity to many bars, restaurants and hotels benefits both nomad and resident employees.

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FLEXIBLE WORK BOOSTS ENGAGEMENT F l ex i b l e w o r k - - allowing employees to work when, how and where they choose -- generally recieves a positive response in the workplace.

Employees with a wider range of options in work arrangements report a higher feeling of satisfaction and engagement in their jobs compared to those who have little access to flexibility.

workplace // trends

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Engaged employees can boost a company’s bottom line percent by 20%. These employees tend to show a higher rate of emotional investment and are more focused on creating value for their organization. As a result, involving employees in the design of a workplace can provide an opportunity for engagement.

color and texture enhance productivity Appealing to sight in the workplace has been shown to raise levels of productivity and employee well-being. Bold and bright colors have been shown to be conducive to higher focus and task accuracy and blues have been shown to boost levels of calmness and mental clarity. Another essential component of sight is the access to natural light which has been proven to have restorative influences and boost ones quality of life.

On the other hand, there has recently been a movement to incorporate more textures in the workplace to appeal to touch.

Textures heighten sensory elements of a room, and can summon a nostalgic home comfort in everyday spaces.

For example, materials like wood and soft textiles create a “warm, and cozy feeling”. While materials like metal and plastic can sometimes create a cold and univiting environment.

COMFORT & AUTHENTICITY The idea of comfort and authenticity in the workplace is based around making offices feel more comfortable and ‘homey’. Designs that implement this trend can incorporate anything from comfy couches and fire places to beer fridges and game rooms. It’s about creating a workplace where people want to be. Greenery and nature are also placed throughout the spaces to increase a sense of well-being. Nature is known to be beneficial to feeling calm, creative, happy, and healthy. Creating a warmer and more welcoming office environment has been shown to attract workers and boost levels of creativity.

typology // STUDIES

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typology // 1

CLIENT: N i ke ARCHITECT/S: designed by Nike’s Workplace Design + Connectivity Team in partnership with STUDIOS Architecture LOCATION: 855 6th ave, New York, NY 10001 Manhattan, NYC SIZE: 147,000-square feet HEIGHT: 6 floors BUILDING PROCESS: conversion of Google’s old office ADJACENCIES: one tenant ENVELOPE MATERIALS: Glass Wood

Steel Concrete White Walls Marble Mosaics Recycled Materials

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DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: Will be translated into workplace design through • Incorporating several the workplace and the surrounding city • Large central atrium for open seating • Promoting emotional, mental and physical willbeing • Puts a unique twist on how the spaces wil be used to allow for optimal employee engagement KEY POINTS: • The new workplace fosters health and innovation with the ability to customize ones own space.

• Creatively includes a refashioned working space that was an old VW bus into a conference rooma tribute to the original van from which Bill Bowerman and Jeff Johnson would use to distribute Nikes’ shoes at track meets in the company’s early days.

typology // 2

CLIENT: S q u a r e s p a ce ARCHITECT/S: n/a LOCATION: 311 sw Washington st.

Portland, Oregon 97204 SIZE: 25,000-square feet HEIGHT: BUILDING PROCESS: ADJACENCIES: ENVELOPE MATERIALS: Wood Brick Concrete White & Black Walls Carpet Steel

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DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: Will be translated into workplace design through • Representing the brands vibe through the design in the office space.

• Large standing spaces in common areas.

• Dimly lit, private workspaces to offer a way for employees to find focus and heads-down time away from the bustle of larger open spaces in the office.

FOCUS POINTS: • Employees eat at tables in large entry spaces with plenty of windows and natural light.

• Large tables, modern plywood chairs, and neutral tones offset the white and brick in the office to allow for comfortable, open spaces to work in.

• Perfect location! Just around the corner from gourmet food trucks, green spaces, and an array of cultural offerings.

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CLIENT: A i r b n b ARCHITECT/S: STUDIOS Architecture LOCATION: Paris, France SIZE: 25,000-square feet HEIGHT: BUILDING PROCESS: renovation of existing corporate office ADJACENCIES: one tenant ENVELOPE MATERIALS: Wood Brick Steel White Walls Ceramic Tile Carpet

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DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: Will be translated into workplace design through • Strive to create an authentic place that feels like home to both employees and guests alike.

• Incorporating a lot of the outdoors and made spaces feel bright and open.

• Providing various work configurations and spaces that include sit-stand desks, private phone booths, and a hospitality lounge.

FOCUS POINTS: • Communal working configurations facilitate interaction in a way that individual desks cannot.

• The goal for the space was to embody both the rich diversity of the Airbnb travel and the one-ofa-kind charm of Paris.

• Communal spaces are implemented in the space to help emplyees stay connected, most traditionally where staff members eat together every day. This creates a genuine sense of family and home in the workplace.

// programming ROOM

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

ROOM

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SIZE (sq. ft)

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SIZE (sq. ft)

Designer Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface (30”x42”), pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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180 sq ft

Project Manager Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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72 sq ft

cultural/exhibiton STUDIO

reception desk, company branding, lounge seating and tables (4-8 guests), dual monitors, printer, phone, storage

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Designer Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface (30”x42”), pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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684 sq ft

Executive Offices

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors/ laptop, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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240 sq ft

Project Manager Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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216 sq ft

Visitor Bench Station

flexible seating, tables, dynamic work spaces, lockers/loackable storage, day lighting in fixtures

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25 sq ft

Executive Offices

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors/ laptop, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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240 sq ft

Private Enclave

audio and visual privacy, yoga mats, audio system, lounge seating, direct/indirect lighting (dimmable)

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60 sq ft

4-Seat Meeting Room

seating for 2-4 people, white board, pin-up space, storage, energy efficient lighting (motion sensor)

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230 sq ft

6-Seat Meeting Room

task chairs and conference table, smart technology: HDVC telepresence, pin-up space, storage, dimmable lighting

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147 sq ft

8-Seat Meeting Room

task chairs and conference table, smart technology: HDVC telepresence, pin-up space, storage, dimmable lighting

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300 sq ft

Design Library

storage drawers and shelves, seating for 4, large standing work surface, display area

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350 sq ft

Coffee Bar

tables and seating, kitchenette, coffee machine, cabinets, energy efficient lighting

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84 sq ft

WorkCafe

seating for all employees, kitchen area with cabinets, refrigerator, sink, microwave, bar height counters,

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400 sq ft

Open Seating Area

lounge seating, accessible plug-in

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1,000 sq ft

I.T. Equipment Room

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150 sq ft

Multi-Function Printer

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24 sq ft

Supply Closet

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180 sq ft

Reception/Waiting Area

250 sq ft

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

RESIDENTIAL STUDIO

HOSPITALITY STUDIO sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface (30”x42”), pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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Project Manager Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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144 sq ft

Executive Offices

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors/ laptop, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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240 sq ft

Designer Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface (30”x42”), pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

5

432 sq ft

Project Manager Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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72 sq ft

Executive Offices

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors/ laptop, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

2

Designer Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface (30”x42”), pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

5

180 sq ft

Project Manager Workstations

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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72 sq ft

Executive Offices

sit-to-stand desk, task chair, second work surface, pesonal storage, dual monitors/ laptop, accessible plug-in, additional table space and seating

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240 sq ft

Designer Workstations

504 sq ft

workplace STUDIO

240 sq ft

Mixed use STUDIO

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NET

6,664 sq ft

CIRCULATION

1,333 sq ft

GROSS

8,000 sq ft

//concept Just how origami artists transform a single flat sheet of paper into a graceful figurer, Royal & Byckovas create reactionary designs from forsaken places in Miami. Their knack for t ra n s fo rm i n g fo rgo tten s p a ces is what inspires this design. The shifting of planes and surfaces of an origami creation will influence the architectural elements of the space. Rhythm and proportion will be used to stimualte a sense of change upon entering each space while contrast in the use of materials will create a sense of contemplation.

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• Create an authentic office that feels like a second home to employees to enhance engagement.

• Provide dynamic spaces that can move and easily change to allow employees to work in the separate ways that suit them.

• Use color and texture to heighten the sensory elements of the space and promote innovation.

• Promote employee health and well-being through mindful specifications.

// Scheme 1 Scheme one focuses on separating quiet spaces from loud ones. Upon entering this scheme one would have two corridors to choose from, one to the left and the to the right of the receptionist.

The left corridor takes you to the meeting rooms where employees will collaborate or meet with clients. This part of the workplace will use “quiet finishes such as acoustic ceiling tiles and carpet and will have lower ceilings to create a sense of calm and collectiveness.

On the other hand, through the right corridor is where the community spaces are located. This space was designed to aid employee well-being through individual focus work, socialization, collaboration and rejuvenation.

Upon entering one is greeted with the workcafe and a large communal working area to allow employees to stay connected. Then, located in the far back of the space along the curtain wall are private niche’s that employee’s can reserve for a period of time to refresh their minds. Located below the first level are the employee’s workstations. This separation was intentional to keep all employee’s together so they can collaborate while also allowing them to have a little change of scenery every now and then if they decide to work on the communal level.

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level 1 level 2

//adjacency matrix

//user needs

//circulation+ sightlines

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// Scheme 2 Scheme two focuses on separating spaces where designers and architects will feel most at home--they’re deask-from the dynamic work spaces. This separation is achieved through the two levels of the office. The purpose in this space plan it to ease the employees into the new trend rather than taking away their sense of place all at once .

All public and neutral areas are located on the main floor for easy wayfinding for new clients and visitors. Residents will be on the second floor where they have acess to a way cool design library under the stairs and are able to work collaboratively or indepently. This is a beneficial scheme in that, it allows for employees to have a sense of privacy but also forces them to get up and move around when they want a meal or nice cup of coffee from the cafe

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level 1 level 2

//adjacency matrix

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level 2

//destinations, Landmarks+focal points

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//stakeholder journeys

// Scheme 3 Scheme 3 focuses on allowing for everyone in the office to have access to exterior views and also places all collaborative work areas upstairs. This intentional separation was done to give client the chance to explore the office when they come in and see the energetic Royal and Bckyovas culture first hand.

Collaborative and individual spaces are mixed with one another to allow for easy communication throughout each studio to aid inspiration and creativity through the workplace. Areas of rejuvenation are purposefully located on the perimeter of the scheme. To allow one to escape from the everyday work environment and create a temporary niche. This scheme was inspired by R&B’s dynamic energy that they put out into the world.

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level 1 level 2

//adjacency matrix

//destinations, Landmarks+focal points

//circulation+ sightlines Level 1

Level 2

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