CHICAGO, ILLINOIUS
ID Studio IV 3624
Spring 2021
PROJECT 2: Corporate Headquarters Training Center
PHASE ll: Space Planning, Design, and Documentation
Tae’ McGehee
Company Profile
ALLPAKD, located in Chicago, Illinois, is an e-commerce platform that seeks to simplify the travel prep by providing pre-packed suitcases customized virtually by the users depending on the travel location and personal style. The suitcases are pre-packed and shipped to allow the users to rent or buy designer apparels -as well as shoes and accessories. The e-commerce platform of ALLPAKD has 1,000's of different items for every occasion from business trip to a bachelorette's getaway. Collaborating with the top fashion companies such as Free People, Farm Rio, Ulla Johnson, Alice and Olivia, etc. ALLPAKD women will have access to rent designer for affordable price!
Company Goals
Sustainability- Supporting the circular economy, ALLPAKD aims to create less waste by reusing clothes through their rental service ALLPAKD packing cubes within the suitcases are also made out of 100% post-consumer recycled materials Their carbon footprint in the environment is a high priority
Innovation- ALLPAKD rethinks the steps of travel packing They continue to ask the question, "How can we be at the forefront of empowering women through luxurious fashion catered toward their travel needs?"
Strategic Flexibility- We balance operational risk while avoiding wasteful investments of our resources Flexibility for a rental serv ce comes with the need to change depending on consumer sentiment
Minimalism- Aims to always reflect their brands mission statement, to s mplify the lives of their customers by provid ng minimal fashion with minimal effort
Empowerment- Focuses on the accessibility of h gh-end fashion to all women No matter the economic situation, culture, or educat on level, ALLPAKD women should feel empowered and stress free on their travel ventures.
Design Goals
Sustainability- The use of recycled metal throughout the design of the space incorporated the look of the ALLPAKD suitcases and also promotes susta nable design
Innovation- Through the use of innovative designing in the use of building systems and lounge seating that can encourage innovative thinking
Strategic Flexibility- The design of the space needs to keep up with the users, and the incorporat on of moving whiteboards collaborative spaces, and extra seating for quick collaboration are just a few things to aid in the flexibility of the space
Minimalism-The use of simple, organized spaces to ease anxiety and increase productivity Incorporating the neutral colors from the color scheme while also adding n subtle pops of warm and cool tones provided in the color scheme
Empowerment- To reflect the number one pr or ty of the company, consumers will be celebrated throughout the space with photos from their travel ventures in ALLPAKD rental clothes
ALLPAKD Mission Statement
The mission of ALLPAKD is to reduce the stress of pack ng for the customer and a d their travel ventures ALLPAKD aims to reinvent the process of packing and glamorize the packing experience with customizable pre packed cases! ALLPAKD has you packed for every occasion and location! ALLPAKD is for the “go getter” woman who wants to optimize her time and be ALLPAKD!
Design Intent
The design intent for the ALLPAKD Office is to reflect the elements of the luxury customizable packing service such as metal f nishes, the curved handles and shape of the su tcase into the design of the space The metallic, rounded handles w ll be reflected by a solid accent wall with metal p pe structure overlay ng the wall There will also be exposed wall deta l w th metal details inside To reflect the desires for ALLPAKD service there will be walls with bu lt-in shelves without customers travel pics in our clothes There will also be empowering quotes throughout the space to reflect the company s goals to optimize clients' times and reduce the packing anxiety! Along with this the space will be designed with the look of an “organized su tcase ”
Color Coded Key
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
TRAINING CENTER
COMMON AREAS-LEVEL 5
COMMON AREAS-LEVEL 6
Color Scheme
Level 6 Block Plan
NOT TO SCALE
BRANDING DIAGRAM PRODUCTS
ALLLPAKD delivers every suitcase with their customizable compartments that have been organized for a specific travel venture Along with the pack ng cubes, the suitcase comes in silver and copper depending on the subscription service
RESEARCH SUMMARY
RESILIENCE
A resilient workplace is represented as an ecosystem of workspaces that operate within a stem of spatial zoning This ecosystem is able to evolve and adapt rather than resist the change
Compartment Packing Cubes
Every suitcase will be organized with ALLPAKD compartment cubes.
ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics can be optim zed by being broken down nto the four pillars of Ergonomics Support Reach, Breathing, and Vision
PRIVACY
Acoustical - Not only physical privacy, but acoustical privacy can be important in an office des gn for purposes of individual and collaborative privacy, so including varying sized hub offices and acoustical fin shes will help focus ng efforts.
Breathing: Air purifiers, Low VOC materials/ finishes Green Label cert ficat on for indoor a r qual ty certified materials
Reach Natural human gaze 15 degrees downward, allowing adjustable table height levels to meet top line eye level
Support: Upr ght seating with adjustable support to relieve physical stress
Vision: Low contrast materials to reduce eye strain
4 wheel rolling suitcase
The suitcase sent to the customer will depend on their monthly subscription
Custom Textile
This custom textile s an abstract pr nt of a zipper on a hanger to reinstate the focus of the company to pack and deliver luxury fashion ALLPAKD is here to z p up a closet to send to you This textile comes in a cool and warm tone color to reflect the all year rental packing service that ALLPAKD provides
Visual- Using frosted glass to visually separate spaces In work spaces such as the reception/office area w th n publ c view it is important to create a physical separation while allowing pat ent and employee communicat on.
Overcrowding: Placing workstations near high traff c areas can stimulate overcrowding To reduce the feeling of overcrowding, creat ng v sual privacy with building systems and panels will allow for work visual control On the other hand of visual privacy, creating spaces where workers feel completely unaware of their outside surrounding can cause a negative effect on the workers.
Informational: Allowing for spatial separation to create informational privacy Creating enclaves for 1- 2 people will allow for nformational privacy to take meetings or phone calls
Environmental Psychology
Environmental psychology plays a large role in the designing of an office space. Designing for a sustainable working environment has been hard because of the disconnect between wellness amenities and creating a wellness culture.
Elements for sustainable working environments come with designing with the psychology and nervous system in mind.
A few examples:
Sight- What are they seeing when they enter the building first? What does their work desk look Iike?
Hearing- What can they hear when they walk in?
Smell- Studies on aromatherapy in a workspace have shown beneficial feedback.
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
Large Conference rooms placed along perimeter of windows to create an encouraging meeting space
Workstations are built with ample amount of storage to allow for employee control which improved work performance
Monumental stair is adjacent to the elevator lobby to encourage the use of stairs and promote physical movement
Pre function training center is separated into two locations between the classrooms and training rooms as a transition space during break sessions
TRAINING CENTER + TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Private offices have two windows with frosted glass to provide visual privacy
Workstations are placed near windows to promote health and wellness of each worker
General Storage is located adjacent to classrooms to provide quick access to needed material
Bar and booth seating have built in power outlets for easy-to-access power to optimize efficiency
Breakout rooms between both pre-training and classroom to allow for adjacent privacy
Monumental Staircase built-in seating inspiration
Used in the break area/lunchroom, the OFFECT pouf offers an elevated measure of flexibility. The attached handle allowsfor it to be moved around the space for a flexibility of seating arrangements
Hall of Fame is located adjacent to reception to inspire and encourage incoming trainees This space also showcases awards, suitcase products design, and clothing companies ALLPAKD has worked with
Steelcase Node Chair with worksurface within breakrooms for moveable flexibility
Roller shades line the new technology lab to aid glare and eye strain
Pre function space has multiple choices of seating including an L-shape booth with outlets
Box roller blinds mesh shades line the walls to eliminate glare and eye strain
LEVEL 6 ANNOTATED FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
46 WORKSTATIONS NEEDED
23 OFFICES NEEDED
HUMAN RESOURCES & MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Lighting occupancy sensors used in rooms that are not being used to save energy
Workstations placed along perimeter windows to allow access to natural daylight
Clear, central circulation path allows for easy navigation and quick adjacent access Interviews rooms places immediately adjacent to reception allows for quick access and easy navigation to intervention spaces
Multiple forms of enclaves are placed throughout the space for added privacy
differentiation
Height Adjustable desks are provided at each workstation to support one of the pillars of ergonomics: support
All filing is lockable and only allowed given accessibility by set departments to ensure informational privacy and security
Offices require an employee card for security purposes
To hide the wiring provided for the workstations a metal frame is placed surrounding workstations and connecting to a planter
Enclave design inspiration
Floating acoustic ceiling made from Envirocoustic wood wool paneling to aid acoustic control while also being a sustainable design choice
ALLPAKD two-person Enclave
5TH FLOOR: BREAK AREA/LUNCHROOM
The break area/ lunchroom is located on the 5th floor and seats up to 20 people at a combination of booth and bar seating This area s classified as the social zone in the workspace ecosystem This space has a coffee bar with bu lt in outlets for work flexibility The work café has a custom built desk made from local Chicago oak to allow for a sustainable option Tile is the only flooring throughout the break area to allow for easy cleaning and high resilience to heavy traffic This area is filled with branding colors and geometric designs to reflect the company brand ng
FURNITURE & FINISHES
1 3 4
FINISH EXPLANATION
Valley Forge Rio Grande Vinyl
2 5
Laminate Sheet Black Alicante with Textured Gloss Finish
Momentum Axiom CubedPebble Indigo Wallcovering
Labyrinth marble tile tile bar
Stained dark oak
SW 7556 Creme Paint
Easily cleanable and cost effective
Easily cleanable for countertop
Geometric design to match the suitcases of ALLPAKD, recyclable
Easily cleanable and easily replacable
Locally made, 100% recyclable
Acrylic coating for stain resistance and easy clean
RCP PLAN NOT TO SCALE
Generic Ceiling Height 10 6" A F F
Drop Ceiling Height: 10 -0" A F F
Booth seating sketch
5TH FLOOR: MAIN RECEPTION
Upon entry, employees and trainees are greeted by the receptionist The lobby space features a custom built, copper-finished reception desk that resembles a zipper The visual comb nation of cool and warm tones along with the logo establish the branding and company culture The monumental stair is designed to add additional bench seat ng while also display ng an art sculpture of a copper and silver suitcase This art sculpture is to further d splay the companies copper and silver “ rental memberships ” This space reflects the geometric design of the suitcases and concept of ALLPAKD There are multiple forms of seating includ ng bench, chair, and rearrangeable sofa seating to allow for a welcoming comb nation of lounge space
FURNITURE & FINISHES
FINISH EXPLANAITION
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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
NOT TO SCALE
MONUMENTAL STAIR SKETCH
Copper Desk Finish Easy cleanable, 100% Recyclable
Interface Tranquil Modular Carpet Tile
Mohair Upholstery Cleanable 100% Recyclable, resilient to water, solvents abras on easy replaceable, Green Label Plus certified for indoor air quality test ng
Bravo Mica
GREENGUARD Certified, PVC Free
Caviar Sherwin Williams Paint Low POC, Industr al color matching design
YOOM SOFA STYLEX COPPER PRENDANT TOM DIXON
LUSTRA PENDANT
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NOT TO SCALE
WORKSTATION CHARGING STATION SKETCH
6TH FLOOR: WORKSTATION PERSPECTIVE
The office and workstation spaces located on the sixth floor include neutral colors with a pop of orange and dark metal accents The workstations have he ght adjustable desk to adapt spaces to the employees desired physical support Automatic roller shades are mechanized along window perimeter to avoid glare and eye strain during peak sunlight For acoustic control, modular carpet tile is placed below the workstations to muffle chair movement Additionally, Envirocoustic wood wall panels are placed above the workstations to further aid acoustic control Lastly, along the wall ad acent to workstations are photos of the team with an inspiring statement to reflect the company s mission statement and employee appreciation
FURNITURE & FINISHES
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FINISH EXPLANAITION
Steelcase Glimmer Polyurethane Easy cleanable 100% Recyc able, resi ient to water, solvents, abras on
Steelcase Measure Woven
Steelcase B sque Wenge
Low Pressure Laminate
Vescom Boyd
Wa lcovering
Envirocoust c Wood Wool
Easy cleanable 100% Polyester, 100 000 Double Rubs
Easy cleanable low contrast to reduce eye stra n
This product can be recyc ed and has low VOC
plentiful material, aids sound absorption, easy replaceab e, Green Labe Plus cert f ed for ndoor air quality testing
Steelcase Linear Task Light
Steelcase: Gesture 3 Task Chair
The workstations sit under a metal frame that hides wiring that provide electricity to these stations. The planters connected to the metal frame further enhance the environmental phsycology of employees through biophilic design benefits.
OFFICE WALL SKETCH
