sonja bochart wellness and design consulting biophilia: our love of life; our innate connection to nature and to all living things
objective design a 90,000 sq ft office in Tempe, Arizona for Sonja Bochart including workstations, offices, conference rooms, a kitchen and cafe, work labs, collaboration spaces, a break room, an assembly space, a materials library, a yoga studio, a gym, childcare services, a spa, a meditation space, and retail and gallery space. consider the community while designing and provide an authentic and biophilic driven design.
looking to nature 100+ photos of nature were taken and abstracted into a stamped, watercolor patterns.
the concept Exclamation Stillness not on the branch in the air Not in the air in the moment hummingbird —Octavio Paz
endurance | flexibility | adaptability | essence of joy | enthusiasm the hummingbird travels over 5,000 miles each way during it’s migration from central american into north america. it returns to the same gardens year after year. it lives on nectar and has an incredible amount of energy. the fast motion of the hummingbird wings can create an infinity symbol. it can fly in all directions - up, down, side to side, backwards, forwards.
the design
615 SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, TEMPE AZ
a connection to nature, use of natural materials, choice and opportunity, investment in the employee and potential for community involvement were all key elements in the design.
looking north | section 1. reception 2. workstations 3. interior courtyard 4. coffee bar 5. secondary employee entrance 6. meditation garden 6. collaboration zone
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3 separate but cohesive collaboration zones were designed “to support an agile workforce, everyone has a choice from a “kit of spaces” to work independently or collaboratively.” Evolving Needs, Evolving Spaces 2
Shown in: Plastic / Matte White
List Price:
$365.63
Our Price: $292.50 Shade Color: Body Finish: Lamp: Wattage: Dimmer: Dimensions:
bougainvillea
Brilliant Positive Psychology
Address: 1718 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60614
red yucca
“20 minutes a day of being outside in nature is enough to significantly boost vitality levels”
Phone: 866-954-4489
Description: Asteroid Pendant features a plastic frame available in clear or matte white color options. One 60-watt, 120 volt A15 candelabra base incandescen bulb is required, but not included. Dimensions: 12W x 11.5H x 12L
Matte White Plastic 1 x A15/Candelabra (E12)/60W/120V 60W Incandescent 11.5"H x 12"W x 12"D
Product Number: INN132534 Company:
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Date: Nov 01, 2015
www.Lightology.com
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Asteroid Pendant
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much of the ceiling is left exposed and utilizes skylights. linears work as the field lighting and pendants are soft perimeter lighting aid other spaces. an acrylic panel is used above collaboration zones and wood overhangs are used in reception and eateries. angled felt baffles are used in conference spaces. the MARS Logix system acts as typical ACT.
INT 464: Fall 2015 Interior Design Studio V
Students: Lili Chen, Kimberly Dorman, Alyssa Robinson Instructors: Davis, Rosso