Contents Site & Building Information
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Site Map & Diagrams Existing Floor Plans Sun Path & Transportation Photomontage
Client Information & Programming
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Values & Milestones Programming Chart Requirements & Spatial Solutions
Precedents
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Block Programming
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RESIDENTIAL AREA
BUDDHA PIE PIZZERIA
JP SUSHI
RGLR
(COFFEE SHOP)
RUNNYMEDE RD
SHAWARMA BOYS & BURGERS LITTLE BEE MART (CONVENIENCE)
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RUNNYMEDE RD
GARBAGE COLLECTION ON FRIDAYS HERE SECONDARY ENTRANCE SINGLE PARKING SPACE
CURRENTLY NOT IN USE BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC AND NOISE
BUS STOP
MAIN ENTRANCE
DN N 12R 12
OPEN OFFICE
UP 14R 4
NEW W VESTIBULE B
back door STORAGE
UP
DN N 12R 2R
UP P 17R 7
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12PM
12PM
12PM
summer solstice
equinox
winter solstice
RUNNYMEDE RD
ANNETTE ST
The interior gets the most light from the east side (Runnymede) during the mornings. During winter, the east side gets less light in the afternoons. New programs should ƟȀǵȮǒƦƭȦ ȮɃDž˴ƟǒƭǵȻ ƃȦȻǒ˴ƟǒƃǪ ǪǒdžǍȻǒǵdžӹ and a possible coffee lounge against the east side can take advantage of morning sunlight.
STORAGE
WASHROOM
OPEN SPACE
WASHR
JANITOR
UP 12R
unexcavated
CORRIDOR
STORAGE
KITCHEN
ARCHIVES
STORAGE
UP 12R
SECONDARY ENTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE OPEN OFFICE
DN 12R
UP 14R
NEW VESTIBULE
back door STORAGE
UP
DN 12R
ROOF DECK
dn 19r
UP 17R
OPEN OFFICE
dn 17r
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Stairs Rooftop W/C Kitchen Archive Storage Open Work Area/Corridor
EXISTING PROGRAMS
RunnymedeBloor West Village gee Runnymede-
Derived from 2016 Neighbourhood Census Report
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Population
Relative Size of Age Cohorts *All Numbers Represent a Percentage
This indicates a constant stream of appropriate clientele for Creative Matters. In addition, it is likely that the neighborhood reflects the values of strong, established clientele working in sectors that could use their services.
Under 15
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15 to 24
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Median Household Income
25 to 54
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55 to 64
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65 to 84
Neighborhood
$112 128 Toronto
$65 829 This indicates a significant amount of personal disposable income in comparison to the rest of the city sitting at $65,829. This can be an opportunity for increased community engagement initiatives, wherein Creative Matters can incorperate their neighbours into their program or curate small residential collections.
Public Transportation Private Vehicle Bicycle
Walk
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Ground-Related Housing
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Commuting to Work *All Numbers Represent a Percentage This indicates how frequently Annette and Runnymede are used, in addition to what times of day they may be congested. These aspects serve to address concerns of Creative Matters regarding unpleasant sounds and smells.
Housing In comparison to the rest of the city, wherein merely half consists of multi-storey buildings, this neighborhood is solely populated by freehold houses able to accomodate rugs and carpets without additional complications.
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1. Exposed Steel Beam Construction 2. Wood Flooring in Showroom 3. Single Hung Windows Overlooking Annette Street 4. Skylight Infront of First Floor Washroom 5. Track Lighting for Showroom 6. Seating for Roof Deck 7. Ceiling Beams in Ground Floor Office 8. Recessed Walls Created by Structural Columns 9. Built-In Millwork to Store Supplies 10. Original Safe from Imperial Bank on Ground Floor 11. Wall Sconces Used to Accent Columns 12. Side Entrance to Runnymede Road 13. Carpet Covers Ground Floor Office (Not Same as Pictured) 14. Stairs Leading to Basement 15. Original Safe from Imperial Bank in Basement
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about
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Creative Matters has defined an intersection where all designs and production methods are able to work synonymously to challenge global ethical and humanitarian crises. With an initial focus on custom rugs and carpets, their offerings have since expanded into wallcoverings, similarly employing their rigorous production processes and standards in their cross-sector applications.
values Creative Matters has stood firm behind a set of core values that are as follows: Creative, Collaborative, Meticulous, Ethical and Integrity. By continually referencing these guiding principles, its team has been able to sustain a quality of standards that remains unmatched in the industry.
methodology As a STEP Fair Trade Partner, Creative Matters is committed to sourcing from a supply chain that supports the “health and sustainability of the industry as a whole” as stated by Sebert. Thus, its team has largely attributed their international recognition to their social and environmental responsibility which are consistently referenced throughout their processes, from improving working conditions of weavers and workers to using renewable and biodegradable resources.
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Creative Matters was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1988 by Carol Sebert, Donna Hastings and Luba Huzan. Despite its humble beginnings, the Canadian design firm has been able to grow and establish their global presence by continually proving that ethical practices can be employed in exceptional, high quality designs. 532 Annette Street currently serves as a showroom for clients, as well as an office for staff. While their existing program has served them thus far, they are in need of an updated program to supplement their growing needs. It should be a fluid space that can change to accommodate various programs while taking careful consideration for the inventory displayed and stored, as well as the mental and physical well-being of their staff. As there is a significant emphasis on social and environmental responsibility, their efforts should be reflected in the design.
milestones
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20 07
20 11
•Founded by Sebert, Hasting and Huzan
•Participated in Domotex Hanover •Released Caravan Collection
•Expanded design team •Initiated in-house Art Days •Released Terra Collection
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•Transitioned from hand drawn and hand painted renderings to computer design
•Celebrated 20 Years! •Conducted first creative workshop in Kathmandu for children rescued from forced labour •Released Aerial and Hariti Collection
•Exhibited at Forza Tappeti: The Rug Revolution in Milan, Italy •Released Art Days Collection
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20 13
•Released first collection of hand tufted rugs, Signature
•Developed Corridor Collection for hospitality sector •Released Willow and Lace Collection
•Celebrated 25 Years! •Released XXV and Watercolour Collections
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20 14
•Moved to 532 Annette Street from second floor warehouse on King Street
•Became first North American licensee of Swiss-based Label, STEP
•Expanded into healthcare sector •Released Natural Dye Collection
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•Released Arctic and Perennial Collections
•Opened showroom on second floor •Exhibited at Domotex Hanover, Maison&Object, Domotex Shanghai, BDNY and the Cruise Ship Interiors Show •Released Halcyon and Stacked •Started development of wallcovering collection
•Launched updated website with the addition of e-commerce •Exhibited at Domotex Hanover and Maison&Objet •Partnered with Wool Canada •Created first custom pom box •Launched Tellurian and Zephyr Wall Covering Collections
20 16 •Exhibited at Maison&Objet in Paris, France
20 17 •Ali McMurter and Ana Cunningham became Creative Partners and Vice Presidents •Held first Art Day Workshop series at a trade show •Participated at Domotex Asia •Released Arashi Collection
20 21 •Created second custom pom box •Made advances in soft wallcoverings using needle felting process •Released Sonance and Macrame Collections
a new normal COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of everyday life. Creative Matters was no exception, had also fallen victim to the realities of human interaction and the lack thereof.
20 18 •Celebrated 30 Years! •Completed first major project for cruise ship •Partnered with Turquoise Mountain and World Bank to make first hand knotted rugs in Afghanistan
Creative Matters exists in an industry where touch is easily worth a thousand words. Therefore, when all textures are flattened behind a computer screen and colours are blurred beyond recognition, its service becomes increasingly difficult to comprehend remotely. As all aspects of its service could not be translated remotely, Creative Matters continued to work diligently to provide their clients with a high quality experience by updating their website, establishing an e-commerce platform and creating a sample pom box. However, a full return has been long anticipated as staff and clients alike are eager to reconnect and resume where they left off.
Proposed Programming
Eclectic ways of working
BOHO Decor Head Office Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Architects: BOHO Decor Client: BOHO Decor Year:2021 Area: 780 sqm
BOHO Decor is an interior design & construction company that has contributed to many leading projects in Vietnam. Following its expansion, BOHO AljƺɁɨ ȴɁʤljǁ ɽɁ ƃ ȶljʥȢʰ ƹʍȈȢɽ Ɂǹˎƺlj ǁljɰȈǼȶljǁ ɽɁ meet with the company’s culture and inspire its enthusiastic team with eclectic ways of working. ěȃlj Ɂǹˎƺlj Ȉɰ ȢɁƺƃɽljǁ Ȉȶ ƃ ƹʍɰʰ ʍɨƹƃȶ ƃɨljƃ Ɂǹ Ɂ :ȃȈ ÃȈȶȃ :Ȉɽʰӝ ěȃlj ƹʍɰʰ ɁʍɽǁɁɁɨɰ ƃȶǁ ɽȃlj Ȣƃƺȟ Ɂǹ ʤȈljʥ Ȉɰ approached by the architects to bring everything ȈȶɽɁ ɽȃlj ȈȶɽljɨȈɁɨӝ :ɁȴȴʍȶƃȢ ɰɥƃƺlj ƃȶǁ ǁȈɰɽȈȶƺɽȈʤlj public features like the construction desk, gallery hall and printing rooms are gathered into a central space ʥȃȈƺȃ Ȉɰ ƺƃȢȢljǁ Ԇěȃlj :Ɂɨljԇӝ ěȃlj ȴƃȈȶ ʥɁɨȟȈȶǼ Ɂǹˎƺlj ǁljɰȟɰ ƃɨlj ɁɨȈljȶɽljǁ ƃɨɁʍȶǁ ƃȶǁ ɽɁʥƃɨǁɰ ěȃlj :Ɂɨljӗ which speaks for its spirit of teamwork. Other programs include meeting rooms which are located privately in the corner to ensure privacy and total focus. To provide more creative functions for staff, architects equipped useful furniture pieces such as brainstorm boards, adjustable desks & phone booths across the space.
ěȃlj :Ɂɨlj includes the Design Lounge, printing room, and meeting areas
Individual Work zones
Materials Storage
Inspiration Pin-up Board
Telephone Booth
Materials Storage Design Lounge
Adaptive Reuse • Mixed-Use Creative Buildings
Symes Mews Camden, London
Architect: pH+ Client: Fabrix Capital Year: 2021 Area: 10 500 SQ FT Located in the Camden Town Conservation Area, Symes Mews served as a 19th century furniture factory before being acquired by property investment business, Fabrix. As a means of improving accessibility and wayfinding while preserving the original heritage of the existing shell, pH+ approached adaptive reuse* as a means to do so. pH+ designed five distinctives spaces including a new reception building, breakout spaces and private courtyard gardens to give users a sense of autonomy. By refreshing the existing materiality, exposed wood flooring, white walls and industrial heritage contribute to a gallery-like aesthetic. Alternatively, they attribute the success of their design to natural lighting acting as another defining material.
How does this workplace support and nurturing human community, accessible and elastic in its fit, ready for the future? *Adaptive reuse aims to revitalize existing buildings by preserving its historical and architectural features, while ensuring updated spatial planning strategies to invite and excite upcoming generations entering the workforce. A sustainable workplace able to stand the test of time must be able to be flexible for users and adaptive to their social and politcal climate. In order to encourage a sense of community between its users, a workplace must offer a range of spaces suitable for differents methods of working and other activities. Symes Mews puts the values of its users at the forefront by offering designated areas for work and play. With new construction dominating landscapes around the world, significant gaps remain within these existing urban areas which have been neglected and/or forgotten. Thus, retrofitting existing buildings has allowed for a focus on environmental impacts and social responsibility within this sector.
ROOFTOP
ELEVATOR
DOUBLE HIGH C SAPCE
SKYLIGHT FOR BA (BRING NATRUAL INTO THE SPACE
MEETING ROOM
CONCEPT 1 STORAGE +PHOTO BOOTH storage + display room creative studio
w/c
WC
ELEVATOR
open to below
ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR
STORAGE + DISPLAY ROOM showroom
showroom
meeting room workplace
COFFEE STATION
LOUGE
ARCHIVE ROOM
CONSULTATION ROOM
MEETING ROOM 2 KITCHENETTE & GATHERING SPACE
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CONCEPT 3 STORAGE
KITCHENETTE
CONSULTATION ROOM
STORAGE +ARCHIVE ROOM
PHOTO BOOTH
GALLERY CREATIVE STUDIO
EILING
OFFICE
ASEMENT L LIGHT )
MEETING ROOM
SHOWROOM
SHOWROOM
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DISPLAY ROOM
COFFEE STATION +REST AREA
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CONCEPT 2
STORAGE +TRANSITION AREA
RECEIPTION +WAITING AREA
PHOTO BOOTH
W/C
KITCHENETTE
1
OFFICE
MEETING ROOM
MEETING ROOM 2
CREATIVE STUDIO WC
SHOWROOM
STORAGE +ARCHIVE ROOM
MEETING ROOM
DISPLAY ROOM
SHOWROOM
sample room
sample room
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program zoning archives display
The parti explores displaying the archive collection of Creative Matters in an accessible way through a double height space that spans the two main levels. The archived collection becomes the focal point of the space.
Archives
Lift
Rooftop Lounge
Archives
Janitor + Storage
Loading Dock
Kitchen
Showroom Workshop
Ýǹˎce
Loading
Showroom
Meeting
Rooftop Lounge
Ýǹˎƺlj Photo Stairs
Lift
Workshop
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Consultation
Kitchen
Lift
Lift
Stairs
S Stairss
Archives
Storage
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Window display
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Archives
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Loading Consultation
Kitchen
Rooftop Lounge
Meeting
Archives
Cafe/Bar
Ýǹˎƺlj Photo Lift
Stairs
Lift
Lift
Stairs
S rs Stairs
Workshop
Showroom
Storage
Window display
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Archives
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Loading Consultation
Kitchen
Workshop
Meeting
Showroom Photo
Ýǹˎƺlj
Stairs
Lift
Lift
Lift
Stairs
Stairs S rs
Archives Storage
Window display
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Archives
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program zoning adaptive reuse • roof top pavilion
These concepts explore adapting the existing roof deck (by enclosing it) to enable its usage year-round. Its programming has yet to be determined, but it is intended to become the focal point of this historic building.
Lift
Glass Pavilion
Showroom Workshop
Janitor + Furnace
Office
Storage
Archives
Kitchen
Lounge
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-1
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Loading Dock
Lift
Lift
Kitchen + Lounge Roof Deck
Photo
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Lift
Workshop
Consult. Light Room
Archives
Meeting
Storage
as Gallery
Office
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Showroom
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Roof Deck as Staff Lounge
Meeting
Storage
Light Room
Consult.
3 Archives
Lift
Lift
Lift
Kitchen + Lounge
Showroom
Office
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