Zining Zhu-2023 Fall Steelcase Next Competition-CSU finalist

NEXT OFFICE

WELCOME TO THIS SPACE, LET ME SHOW YOU AROUND.

INSPIRATION

DESIGN COLLAGE

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

LOGO FROM PINTEREST

CONCEPT STATEMENT • • •

FROM PINTEREST

In a professional interview,I asked a question: what do you think is the future of design? The answer was: the future lays on our HEART as a desginer. And because of our heart, designers will never be replaced by technology. This become the concept of my workplace design.

The NEXT project, located in the HEART of Dallas, Texas, aims to display designer’ curiosity about world, passion for design and creative talent. Heart, is not just pushing me to break limits but also pushing my clients running toward their goal, where the sense of movement shows in the logo. The shape of a heart, two hands joining together, also conveys a collaborative vision and an extraordinarily kind personality that blends with the NEXT organizational goals of inclusive design for community. .

The designated space is analogous to the HEART’s structure in order to translate concept into design. Two sections of our workplace mimic the ventricles of a heart, stair and elevators are intergrated serve as the vessel circulation system. The blue and cubic space layout depicts the structured, logical, and highly efficient working environment of the designer in left shape. When a designer presents their work and talent, their creative flair and emotions are boosted by red and circular layout on the right ventricular.

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Use red and blue wisely and carefully.

Red was found to be an exciting and stimulating color, while blue and green were found to be secure and tender, according to Kwallek, N.’s research. In the meantime, two hours of exposure to excessive red in the workplace might cause anxiety, whereas blue causes depression (Kwallek. N, 1997).

Shape interior components as responsive multifunctional structures

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The waste that results from building deconstruction, refurbishment, or demolition is recognized as one of the leading problems by architecture critics and the design profession. I also noticed that instead of demolishing all of the interior elements, reused the structure of interior component can lead to better material saving ( Celadyn, M, 2019).

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Evidence in Zeinab’s article shows that sensitive people have lower tolerance to building condition and they prefer control in small zone so that their hesitation to be changing environment can be decreased. (Abbaszadeh, S, 2006). At the same time, higher enclosed and more privacy can help user improve productivity dramatically according to Been’s research ( Been, I, 2014).

Building 12

LEFT WORK STATION

Enclosed work station and controlable unit can enhace productivity dramatically.

__by Louis Kahn

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York University School of Continuing Studies __by Perkin & Will

EVIDENCE BASED PRINCIPLES

PRECEDENTS

RESEARCH

Direct connection to outdoor space and natural light is important for workers in front of computer.

Desk set example

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A view, in fact, is highly beneficial for computer operators as it allows them to shift the focal length of their eyes and thereby relax the ocular muscles to prevent eyestrain and possible headaches (Hopkinson, R..2005).

LEFT HUDDLE ROOM

FROM PINTEREST

Kimbell Art Museum

RIGHT RECEPTION

INTERIOR ENVIROMENT ANALASIS

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BUBBLE DIAGRAM

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LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN MATERIAL PALLETE (EBD 2)

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7 RECEPTION

10 OUTDOOR PATIO

13 WELLNESS ROOM

2 RESOURCE ROOM

5 PHONE ROOM

8 WORK CAFE

11 ELEVATOR

14 DESIGN LIBRARY

16 CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM

3 WORK STATION

6 MOTHER’S ROOM

9 TRAINING ROOM

12 INNOVATION/MODEL ROOM

15 MEETING ROOM

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MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN MATERIAL PALLETE

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7 RECEPTION

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13 WELLNESS ROOM

2 RESOURCE ROOM

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8 WORK CAFE

11 ELEVATOR

14 DESIGN LIBRARY

16 CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM

3 WORK STATION

6 MOTHER’S ROOM

9 TRAINING ROOM

12 INNOVATION/MODEL ROOM

15 MEETING ROOM

17 WILDCARD-----EXHIBITION TUBE

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

WOOL ACOUSTIC CEILING PANEL-15.8’

LIGHTING FIXTURES 1 CEILING CAN LIGHT

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UNO CIRCULAR LAMP

5 ELIA RECTANGLE LIGHT

2 STEELCASE PALLANA

4 UNO CIRCULAR LAMP

6 FABBIAN OLYMPIC LAMP

WOOD LINEAR CEILING PANEL-15.8’ GYPSUM BOARD CEILING-30’

OTHER STEELCASE LIGHT FIXTURE

CEILING MATERIAL

RIGHT VENTRICULAR

RIGHT VENTRICULAR SMALL TABLES ALLOW FOR DISTANCING NOW BUT CAN BEMOVED TOGETHER TO ADD OCCUPANCY.

INCLUDE RECEPTION INTO MAIN SPACE TO INCLUDE THEM AS PART OF FAMILY. ---INSPIRED BY DENVER STEELCASE OFFICE

MOVABLE SCREENS LET PEOPLE ADPT BOUNDRIES AND CREATE ADDED PRIVACY AS NEEDED. (EBD1)

ENCLOSED

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LARGE, MOBILE DEVICE LET TEAM TURN OPEN,SOCIAL SPACE INTO SETTINGS WHERE THEY THEY CAN WORK.

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ELEVATION

IRRESISTIBLE STAIR Stair is a great option of replacing elevators, they can help us keep a health habit and save energy at the same time. Here are some ways to encourage usage of stairs based on research: • brought to front, make it a obvious choice.

• material of craft wood and steel.

• extended landing, offer users chance for break.

• amazing city view.

STEELCASE MOBILE

STEELCASE REPLY

STEELCASE ROAM COLLECTION

STEELCASE TENOR

STEELCASE GRACE SOFA

INTERIOR CURTAIN WALL PULLED AWAY FROM EXTERIOR WALL, HELP AVOID GLAIR. (EBD4) WALLS FACING COMMUNITY WERE SOLID WALL TO AVOID DISTRACTION AND PROTECT PRIVACY. OPEN UP THE FACE TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE LIFE.(EBD4)

CARPET

STEELCASE FAT STOOL 75

TEXTILE

STEELCASE ELBROOK

STEELCASE TANGENT

A Deeper Sense of Belonging BASED ON STEELCASE RESEARCH, The top reasons people want to return to the office: #1 Connect with colleagues #2 Reconnect to the organization and shared purpose

WORK CAFE

STEELCASE WEST ELM WORK BELLE

STAIR

CLIENT MEETING ROOM

FURNITURE AND MATERIAL

TRAINING ROOM

RENDERINGS

VISITOR HUDDLE ROOM

LEFT VENTRICULAR

LEFT VENTRICULAR

LIVING ROOM IN THIS SPACE, SERVICE AS AN OPEN HUDDLE ROOM, BUT ALSO MINI WORK CAFE, AND LIBRARY. BRING NATURE INTIOR (TREE) HELP USER RECOVER FROM HEADACHE (EBD4).

FURNITURE AND MATERIAL

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STEELCASE COBI CHAIR

STEELCASE OLOGY BENCH

DIGITAL

STEELCASE STORY COFFE TABLE

STAIR RESIN

CARPET

2 Holistic Comfort

STEELCASE MASSAUD LOUNGE CHAIR

STEELCASE FRAMONE DESK

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SUSTAINABLE DIRECTOR PERSONAL PRIVATE OFFICE WHO DON’T NEED A LOT OF COLLABORATION.

STEELCASE AIR^3

---INSPIRED BY REALWORLD STEELCASE OFFICE

RAILING GLASS

STEELCASE VOLUM ART LOCKER

DESIGN DIRECTOR. COLLABORATE WITH ONLY A FEW PEOPLE AT A TIME ---INSPIRED BY

STUDIO DIRECTOR. COLLABORATE WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE AT A TIME. ---INSPIRED BY

REALWORLD STEELCASE OFFICE

BASED ON STEELCASE REPORT, PREPEDEMIC, 40% OF PEOPLE SAID THEY NEED TO WORK WITH A RANGE OF POSTURE TO AVOID BODY ACHE. FOUR SPACE DESIGN LABLED OFFER THEM THE ABILITY TO CHANGE POSTURE JUST LIKE WORKING AT HOME.

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DENVER STEELCASE OFFICE

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RENDERINGS 1 1. WALL LIGHTING TIXTURES

THIS PARTITION WALL TRACK LIGHT IS INSPIRED BY LIGHT UNDER STAIR RAILING FROM COOPER LIGHTING. THE FRAME AND LIGHTING OUTER SHEELL ARE MADE OF AQUAMARINE ALUMINUM. THE CUBIC LIGHTS ARE HANGING ON THE TRACK AND THE ARE MOVEABLE TO FIT USER’S NEED. LED BULBS ARE FACING DOWNWARD TO AVOID GLARE.W

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SMALL CONTROL ZONE

TABLE LAMP AND MOVABLE PARTITION BOARD PROVIDE USERS CONTROL OVER SMALL ZONE AND IMPROVE WORK EFFICIENCY, SEE NEXT PAGE.(EBD1).

EXTERIOR FACE

WORK STATION COVERED WITH WALLS CREATE ENCLOSED COMMUNITY UNITS.EXTERIOR SIDE OF WALL IS CONCRETE. INNER SIDE OF PARTITION WALL IS ACOUSTIC GREY FABRIC, ALLOW DESIGNERS TO PINUP AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN STYLE. WIRES GO IN WALLS TO SUPPORT MOVEABLE TRCK LIGHT ABOVE.(STEELCASE RESEARCH: DESIGN WITH CONSCIENCE).

INTERIOR FACE

2. PARTITION WALL

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DESIGN LIBRARY IN A GLASS BOX, MIRRORING THE DESIGN IN RIGHT VENTRICULAR. PROVIDE LARGE AMOUNT OF DAYLIGHT TO SHOW MATERIAL BETTER. (EBD4)

DESIGN LIBRARY

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OPEN HUDDLE ROOM

PARTITION WALL SECTION

WORK STATION CLOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN WORK STATIONS AND PRIVATE OFFICE FOR DESIGN DIRECTOR AND STUDIO DIRECTOR CAN HELP SMOOTH COMMUNICATION.

THANK YOU!!

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