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wholland@colostate.edu (970)-817-3743 https://www.linkedin.com/ in/whitney-holland-csu/ Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado

PORTFOLIO

WHITNEY HOLLAND

2021 - 2025

WHITNEY HOLLAND

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IDEC

Contributors: Ali Brunner, Chy Swann, Tess Whitaker

This project was a part of a competition through the International Design Educators Council (IDEC). Every year, they create a deisgn prompt and participants have 14 days to ideate, create, and design. This year, we were tasked to design a “a place of restoraton and respite for college students” to help with mindfulness and mental health for this demographic. This space had to be 50 square meters or less.

CONCEPT: THE FOREST Often, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the demands of college life. When this happens, we want our space to be a refuge on campus. Large trees, like the ones in the arboretum, create a natural shelter from storms through their form. The branches drape around the trunk, creating and supporting a protected area in the center.

Form, nature, and light create the feeling of seclusion and refuge, similar to being under a large pine tree. Whether users want to experience privacy or connection, they can find safety and refuge in our space from the storms in their lives.

USER: CREATIVITY-BASED MAJORS

SITE: CAMPUS ARBORETUM PARKING

ARBORETUM

A study in Saudi Arabia focused on Interior Design majors’ stressors.

They looked at academic, environmental, and personal factors and found that academic factors were the largest source of stress for the students. Students were stressed about academic course load, fear of failure, and concern about the future (Abdulaziz, 2014).

HERITAGE GARDENS

This was the perfect site for our safe space as it met our desired client’s creativity-based majors’ needs. On campus, most places of connection and mindfulness are located on the north side, close to prominent colleges like engineering and business. The creative majors are located on the south side, removed from connection opportunities on campus. We wanted to bring our safe space to the south side in the university’s arboretum near the heritage gardens. This site will offer the opportunity for safety and connection.

RESEARCH BIOPHILIC DESIGN AND WELL BEING: “When implemented in workplace design, biophilic design was cited in improving well-being, work performance, productivity, and overall health” (Ayuso Sanchez et al. 2018).

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT: Being exposed to 46% or more daylight in a workspace, results in users experiencing less distress and lower levels of depression (Park et al., 2018).

MATERIAL SELECTION: Use of natural materials and calming colors can connect users to nature and have positive effects. “Increasing the green area in the community environment can make the indoor and outdoor look more dynamic. It can also reduce people’s sense of loneliness and loss and bring people closer to nature” (Yang & Shen, 2022).

SUPPORT ∙ REFUGE ∙ SECLUSION ∙CONNECTION

ADA SEMIPRIVATE POD

ADA Accessibility- Ramps, wide doorways, walkways, and smooth pathways leading to entrances

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SEATING AND FOUNTAIN

UP CONVERSATION PIT

RAMP UP

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FLOOR PLAN Influenced by biophilic design and WELL building standards

AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM Abdulaziz Alawad, A. (2014). The Prevalence of Stress Among Interior Design and Furniture Students. European Scientific Journal, 10, 60–72. https://doi.org/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276270991_THE_PREVALENCE_OF_STRESS_AMONG_INTERIOR_DESIGN_AND_FURNITURE_STUDENTS Ayuso Sanchez, J., Ikaga, T., & Vega Sanchez, S. (2018). Quantitative improvement in workplace performance through Biophilic Design: A pilot experiment case study. Energy and Buildings, 177, 316–328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.065 Park, M. Y., Chai, C.-G., Lee, H.-K., Moon, H., & Noh, J. S. (2018). The effects of natural daylight on length of hospital stay. Environmental Health Insights, 12, https://doi.org/10.1177/1178630218812817 Yang, J., & Shen, X. (2022). The application of color psychology in Community Health Environment Design. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2022, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7259595

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This project was a part of a competition through Steelcase. Every year, they create a deisgn prompt including a client type and location. This year, the task was to design a new satellite loation of an interior architecture and design firm located in Dallas, Texas. This space ended around 11,000 SF, including a thorough program and a mezzanine addition.

CLIENT NEXT is an architecture and design firm based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1976, they have a growth and learning mindset and focus on three primary sectors -- corporate, healthcare, and education. This firm has 27 locations worldwide and are always looking to expand. Their newest addition to the firm is a satellite location in Dallas, Texas. This location will support a 46 person staff and have room for visitors to work in the office. They want to incorporate technology throughout the office and capitlize on the hybrid work model with workers being in the office 4 out of 5 days.

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CITY HISTORY: Although this city has a lot to do now, it came from humble beginnings. Dallas has a rich farming history focused on cotton and cotton production. This farming focus connects Dallas to nearby farming towns, Fort Worth and Arlington, but Dallas chose to leave behind this lifestyle to become the bustling city it is today.

CITY CLIMATE: Dallas has a fairly consistent climate with little precipitation. The climate ranges from cool to very hot and there is consistent sunlight throughout the entire year. During the summer, Dallas experiences more than 12 hours a day of sunlight.

BUILDING LOCATION: 2601 Victory Ave, Dallas, Texas Located on the third floor of Victory Commons One and near a lot of public transportation options and amenities in a ½ mile walking distance

CONCEPT: RECOGNITION TO ASCENSION NEXT has an exciting opportunity as they expand to their new office location in Dallas, Texas. With this new location, the company has the chance to recognize the past and ascend towards the future. NEXT can recognize what the Los Angeles office did that was successful but ascend into the future to do new and innovative things that will work best for Dallas and its community. Dallas is the perfect location for this new office, as they have gone through similar transformations as NEXT. Dallas started as a farming town along with other nearby towns. Dallas chose to ascend into the future and become the bustling city it is today. With this new location, NEXT hopes to recognize where it came from, embrace that history, and ascend into a new chapter for the firm and the city. This will be seen in the office through form, lighting, and furniture. The lower level will be the recognize level where all the technical work will occur. The level will be very linear and rectangular. As the users continue into the space, the building will transform as you ascend into the mezzanine. All of the upper elements are curved, as the future is unknown and fluid. The mezzanine will house all of the client and training areas, as clients are the future of the company.

The monumental staircase will be the blend of the two differing styles. It features both straight and curved styles, to bridge the gap between recognition and ascension.

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RECOGNITION - thinking backward, reflecting

ASCENSION - thinking forward, generate new ideas

RECOGNITION TO ASCENSION recognizing the past and moving towards the future

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NEXT PROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM

1. Private Offices (8) 9. Design Library 2. Circulation 10. Reception 3. Innovation Lab 11. Wellness Room 4. Huddle Rooms (4) 12. Phone Room (4) 5. Workstations 13. Resource Center (2) 6. Monumental 14. Meeting Room (2) Staircase 15. Mother’s Room 7. Wildcard Space – VR 16. Training Classroom Room 17. Work Cafe 8. Client Presentation Room 18. Lift Mezzanine is located centrally to allow for access from both sides of the office. With the monumental stair access on one side and lift access on the other, workers have access to all the amenities from any side of the office.

INSPIRATION IMAGES

RESEARCH NATURAL LIGHT AND VISUAL COMFORT Location of office spaces should be near windows and daylight to provide users access to views of outside and natural light. Interior lighting should be dynamic and flexible, allowing users to choose the lighting level. Some examples of flexible lighting could include dimmers on artificial light or adjustable shades over windows to control incoming light. This aligns with the body’s natural circadian rhythm and results in improved productivity and wellbeing in the workplace. (De Carli et al., 2008) NATURAL LIGHT AND GLARE REDUCTION Offices and workspaces function at much higher productivity if they are lit by natural light. However, glare is a big problem when it comes to natural light. Placing workstations out of direct sunlight and having proper shades can allow for the workstations to be sidelit. This provides workers with access to daylight, but will not hinder any work they are doing. (Jakubiec & Reinhart, 2012) COLOR SELECTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

1. Carpet Tile: 3rd Floor/Mezzanine 2. Stone Countertop: 3rd Floor/Mezzanine 3. Textile: 3rd Floor 4. Leather: 3rd Floor 5. Wall Covering: 3rd Floor 6. Leather: 3rd Floor 7. Floor Tile: Mezzanine and Stairs 8. Wall Covering: Mezzanine 9. Leather: Mezzanine 10. Wall Tile: 3rd Floor and Mezzanine 11. Wall Covering: Mezzanine 12. Luxury Vinyl Tile: 3rd Floor

A. Cool color monochromatic scheme – encourages harmony, productivity, and visual comfort, 3rd Floor B. Warm color monochromatic scheme – encourages energy, harmony, and positivity, Mezzanine

Intentional color selections can impact the office workers.

Monochromatic color schemes can provide a sense of harmony and are best used in workplaces.

Warm colors make a workplace more cheerful and interesting and can create a positive environment. Cool colors provide visual comfort and enhance productivity.

(Savavibool, 2020)

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Level 03 has very linear furniture and form, all spaces needed for employees located here to help with any technical work.

1. Phone Booths (4) 2. Private Offices (8) 3. Wellness Room 4. Resource Center (2) 5. Meeting Rooms (2) 6. Innovation Lab

7. Workstations 8. Huddle Rooms (4) 9. Monumental Stair 10. Reception 11. Mother’s Lounge 12. Lift

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Mezzanine has very fluid furniture and form, all spaces needed for creative work are located here. Client side with all the amenities located on the left and all worker amenities on the right. Bridge in the middle gives a view to below and connects the sides together.

1. Wildcard – VR Room 2. Client Presentation Room 3. Design Library 4. Training Classroom

5. Phone Room 6. Work Cafe 7. Monumental Staircase 8. Lift

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NEXT Cooper Lighting Continua SQ4

James Allan Mari Chandelier

Wonderlamp Erich Chandelier

Visual Comfort & Co. Orbit Chandelier

FURNITURE AND FIXTURE SELECTIONS

Marquee Letters

Steelcase Etch Pendant

MOD Lighting Jewels & Pearls Pendants

Lumenwerx Multiple Square Candelier

Synergy Creativ Polaris S Pendant

Cooper Lighting Discreet

Eurofase Lighting Can Light Custom Reception Desk

West Elm Lucas Chair

Steelcase Move Chair

Steelcase Drum Table

Steelcase Occasional Table

Steelcase Angle Sofa

Steelcase Leela Lounge Sofa

Steelcase BODI Task Chair

Steelcase Steelcase Circa Embrace Lounge Table Lounge Chair

Steelcase Groupwork Table

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