Versteel workplace design by Anya Savain

VERSTEEL Workplace Design Final Anya Savain

M y n a me is.. Anya Savain and I am a second year Interior Design graduate at Florida International University . I am of Haitian-American descent and my passion revolves around the artistic forms of architecture, fashion, and natural elements. My goal is to pursue a career in Interior Design and graphic development to soon open my own brand and even try to become a project manager for design projects. I hope to learn to discipline my skill set and create something extraordinary for myself and my community.

T h i s Projec t This assignment gave an introduction into understanding the analysis process of a workplace design,The main aspects of the design project need to be understood properly in order to produce a responsive design; the main considerations our place into 3 categories: Context: A general context that focuses on the location and site as well as the implications that influence the building. Internal Players: The users and clients define the use of the programs within the building and needs of the users in the space. Project: The relationship of the spatial hierarchy and circulation within the interior of the space will give definition to its purpose and the people inside the space The workspace consists of large open areas in private spaces for a variety of individuals to utilize the space productively and properly workplace design is a very dynamic and organized programming system that defines the intention of the design within a space, in order for designers to understand the expectation of this layout we must consider all aspects needed of the workers within the space .

WOR KPLAC E + Covid

CASE STUDY Companies of nearly every size have been rethinking their in-person versus work-from-home framework, brainstorming ways to bring employees back safely while fostering productivity both on and off site. Questions to ask moving into hybrid workplace design: + How do we support the resident population going forward? + How do we strengthen the support of our employees who are working remotely? + How do we provide the resources at our major sites for employees to come together as a team? Another takeaway for flexible workplace design; Implementation of space reservations may vary, but employee confidence in “having a space” to work and collaborate is key. Organizations must make sure that people have a variety of choices in places to work. Labus credits the pandemic with leading employers and workers to the realization that there is more than one way to be successful.

“6 FEET” DESIG N “Our team saw an essential need across all industries and sectors for products that are health-centered. Not only do these products create delineation and safety, the materials used are also highly cleanable, providing resilience against the toughest disinfectants while offering antimicrobial options.” Mobile Privacy Screens Ideal for multifunctional layouts, Mobile Privacy Screens are adaptable and can be easily moved to support division, privacy and safety. With a selection of five base styles, each style offers two variations: Quad (four casters) for wider spaces and Tri (three casters) for a slim fit between adjacent tables. Screen choices include frosted acrylic or powder-coated metal (which is naturally magnetic).

GUIDELINES Visitor All space intended to be used by non-employees Examples: lobby/reception, showroom Reception/Lobby Sqft: 500 Occupancy: 8 people Technological advances such as "hand-free" directory and digital assistance helps limit employee occupancy to allow max capacity to be reserved for guests and clients. Sanitation and temperature checkpoints established the important of following CDC codes and ensuring the safety of everyone within the space. Showroom/ Display Sqft: 2300 Occupancy 20 Offer complementary virtual in-home design services. To create relationships with their customers who allow us into their home virtually can be very successful for us. People will become comfortable shopping this way and offers curiosity and versatility for all clients whether at home or by appointment. Individual All space used as the primary work area for employees Includes assigned and unassigned spaces Examples: individual workstations, enclosed offices Type A/B Workspace: Location: Open office area Sqft: 48 -64 (per desk) Occupancy: 1-4 Type A/B supports highly autonomous work activities functions that can be accommodated in this setting include, but are not limited to: Administrative ,Data Clerical, Analyst , Specialist/ Manager Group All space that supports work groups Examples: team collaboration areas, project rooms, team storage, library/resource areas Project Room: Location: For convenient access in the core area with other shared support places Sqft: 400 Occupancy: 6-9 Intended to be used by staff for short to medium term projects where collaboration and communication are important to a teams ability to be productive. Community All space that supports multiple work groups, including core spaces that support building Operations Examples: lounge rooms, cafe, informal break out spaces, MDF/IDF room, material library and janitorial closets

Executive Conference Location: Access in the core area with other shared support places Sqft: 600 Occupancy 10-15 Guideline: Reservable place for up to 10-15 people for high-level executives to support meetings, conference calls, and video conferencing.

Wor kplac e cas e st u dy

CO NCEPT WORD S

Engaging

Innovating

(en·gag·ing)

(in·no·va·tive)

Creating an “engaging design” adds another dimension to the information architecture which is enhanced and sublimated, creating a real interactive experience

A process of identifying, pinpointing, and understanding the needs of the user or audience. Once the need has been identified, a solution can then be designed

Synergetic (syn·er·gis·tic) Teams embrace the entire process of creating an asset, from brainstorming to allocating tasks and team members. t’s a multi-pronged process that involves planning and strategy that revolves around feedback and is delivered collaboratively.

K ASSIR.R U Designer : DESIGNIC Design Date: 2019 Size: 7400 sqft Industry: Entertainment Kassir.ru is the largest ticket operator in Russia spanning over 34 cities. The company sells tickets to events,seminars,sporting events and performances. The company’s mission is to provide the best service on the way to impressions. The majority of the of employees are young which is why they wanted to create an open and comfortable atmosphere.

K ASSIR.R U LAYO U T There are a total of 50 workspaces that each provide an acoustic partition for optimal space. Each department is divided by floor high partitions that are mobile and flexible to the space. Allow for individual or collaborative work.

The circulation is a simple grid with secondary circulation into the workspaces. The node of the threshold is the communal space that allows a flowing circulation that branches off into two separate programs to five a sense of openness and flow.

All areas of collective interactions are located in the center of the office which provides equal access to all employees to integrate. This space allows establishes the hierarchy of the spaces as you walk through the workspace.

H a n e da sky Designer : Azusa Sekkei Design Date: 2019 Size: 57027 sqft Industry: Architecture Firm Located in front of Haneda Int. Airport, Haneda Sky is an architectural design firm with a wide portfolio range. It is a single floor warehouse that has been converted into an innovative open office. In designing this space, the designer questioned how we can propose new working environments beyond a conventional office format.

H a n e da sky L AYOU T Programs within the space include lounges, multi-purpose areas,cafeterias,private meetings spaces, and storage spaces. There large spaces constantly being utilize and engaged through every aspect of the office.

The office holds a variety of working space configurations are provided as architects and creatives, in doing so, it creates a harmonious and synergistic space.

4 axes called runways overlaid into the open space zoning, thats extends 100m through the office. The runways symbolize Azusa Sekki as the leading design company and to function as a public space instead of just an office.

C l i e nt Profile

T H E OWNER Working in sales for Ditto, Scott would regularly visit the local manufacturers where he would walk on the manufacturing floor and talk to the foremen. Questions like what do you need; what are your problems this week; are the screws doing okay; and are the dowel pins doing okay would be constant on those visits. His dad worked the same way as he wanted to their customers received the best solutions they could from Ditto Sales. This also helped him to better understand the furniture industry and ways to improve it. “I would walk around and just watch what people were doing and just absorb stuff,” Scott explained. This was built on top of the rich history of family men who had worked in the local furniture industry. They had exposed him to furniture craftsmanship his entire life.

T H E CLIENT: Just the facts: Versteel designs, manufactures and markets various products with a dedicated emphasis in tables and chairs for contract interiors.

Headquarters: 2332 Cathy Ln, Jasper, Indiana, 47546, United States Employees: 190 Industry: Manufacturing General, Metals & Minerals, Manufacturing Annual Revenue: $36 million

Versteel Vision The first Versteel table rolled off the line in hometown of Jasper, Indiana in 1985, Versteel has been about versatility, integrity, impeccable quality and great design. Versteel intense focus on quality, design-forward thinking and ability to pivot to meet customer needs built a reputation for excellence that kept growing; every employee worked to keep those standards high.

History In 1984, Versteel — the name comes from the words “versatility” and “steel,” the thought that came with a bill for $500 from an Evansville marketing firm that Scott decided fit his vision — was born from the metal fabrication division. The company started with some metal tables and a couple of other minor lines.

Partners/Products

IIDA is the commercial interior design association with global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our network of 15,000+ members across 58 countries.

“Robust construction, simple aesthetics, and hand-made impressions all combine to provide the utmost in utility and function with The Maker Project. “

AAHID is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that board-certifies interior designers in the U.S. and Canada who specialize in healthcare – including acute care, ambulatory care, and residential care facility design.

“Inspired by the simplest of shapes, OH! combines comfort and class, with function and fun. Standard OH! configurations include L, T, X, and Y as well as unlimited numbers of runs and countless arcs and serpentines. “ BIFMA is the not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry.

Lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, wellbeing, and sustainability. We showcase the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.

“Performance has the style and durability to withstand high-use environments. Adjust, link, tilt, fold, roll or nest – whatever your space needs. Multi-purpose tables provide flexible training, dining or meeting solutions with various table heights, sizes.”

S H OWR O OMS

Although Versteel only has one main location for their showrooms, they still make a strong impact for every annual display of their innovative new products and their versatility within their brand.

Bringing commercial and residential into a cohesive new design throughout their development. Versteel recently was awarded for the Best of NEOCON 2019: Editors choice award for their structural design for hightop tables.

GO G R EEN d E SIGN

The wood used in our table tops conforms to a third party certification program for environmentally and socially responsible forest management which addresses carbon footprint, local and renewable resources, recycled/recovered content, efficient use of raw materials, and wood sourcing from FSC, SFI, or comparable certifying body recognized by the Composite Panel Association. While Versteel continuously improve our operations through our Environmental Management System, we aim to succeed from the beginning. There is no denying the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals. For this reason, Versteel go to great lengths to eliminate or replace hazardous chemicals. As a direct result we are in the lowest Hazardous Waste Classification set by the EPA: Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator.

D E SIGN G U IDELINES Versteel brand requires a functional and refreshing approach to furniture design and application within a space. Flexibility is a huge element within their design so it is ideal for either a functional and versatile so understanding spatial elements within the layout provided, their furniture reinforces hierarchy of spaces as well as program definition. Durability and sustainability are also elements shown within their products, giving recognition to their quality of their furniture enhances their brand expectations. Durablility

Sustainability

Integration

s i t e + Building a n a lys i s

S i t e Analysi s Located along the eastern coastline of Biscayne blvd, these active streets of downtown Miami brings an proactive and mixed-metropolitan area.

The property is owned by V downtown Inc. The PA primary zone for this location is primarily commercial. The lot size is a 47,476 sqft surrounded by a 4 way street circulation

Bayside is the number one most visited tourist attraction in Miami, with an impressive number five ranking statewide - Sunshine and a dose of Latin flavor combine to make Bayside a feast for all the senses.

Total population : 33,180 Male 47% Female 53% White 54% Hispanic 39% Black

Locals have options to utilize places such as supermarkets, retail plazas, art museums, and many eatery locations.

All Businesses : 9,109 Medium and Large Business : 353 Estimated Revenues: $8.6 Billion Employee:s 64,591 Micro & Small Business: 8,756 Estimated Revenues: $10 Billion Employees: 49,826

L a n d mar ks What defines the neighborhood of the site is as important as the site itself because the relationship with its neighborhood surrounds can define the type of demographics and expectations one might have with the site.

Supermarkets

Parks and Recreation

Apartments

Resturants Museums Gallery

S i t e Acc ess This diagrams focuses on the traffic and access circulation around the site and how the movement of traffic and access within the site can be further explained. Access refers to the means or ability to approach and/or enter a place, site, etc. ... Developers, designers and owners of buildings have a responsibility to ensure that the built environment is accessible to everyone wherever it is practical to do so.

Main Access

Bus Terminals

Primary Acess to site

N o is e + w I ND Buildings are subject to horizontal loads due to wind pressure acting on the buildings. Wind load is calculated as per IS 875(Part III)-1987. The horizontal wind pressures act on vertical external walls and exposed area of the buildings.

Noise and vibration in a building are either caused by the building elements directly, as in the case of mechanical system noise, or allowed to affect the building from outdoors, as in the case of automobile or air traffic noise.

V i e ws Visual cues give familiarity to the site as well as establishing your navigation throughout the site.

S U N DIAG R AMS: S u mme r

Sun path diagrams can tell you a lot about how the sun will impact your site and building throughout the year. Stereographic sun path diagrams can be used to read the solar azimuth and altitude for a given location.

8:00 AM

11:00 AM

5:00 PM

S U N DIAG R AMS: W I NT E R

8:00 AM

11:00 AM

5:00 PM

S I T E IS S UES

The site location is placed in a complex area with continuous traffic flow and a ranging noise input. Access to the site is minimal as well as parking so on foot travel would have to be a consideration for users of the site. The building itself has a strong grid formation useful for programming yet there is only one entryway that would be troublesome if the circulation is not established, as well as an uneven light distribution that needs to be considered for all aspects of the day.

B U I LDIN G ANA LYSI S

This building is aporx. 9800 sq ft facing NW along Biscayne boulevard. These structural diagrams gives understanding to the complexity of the building and how to understand and allocate where the design goals are focusing on.

ST RUCTURAL Entry/ Exit

Roofing Beams

Window/ Natural Lighting

Open Space

Central Axis Space

ST RUCTURAL

Beams Windows Columns Window panels

L i g h ting

Hard Light

Mild Light

Minimal Light

Zo n ing

Public Semi-Private

Private

E N C LOSURE

Open Space Boundaries Central spaces Scenic Lighting

P R O GRAM a n a lys i s

P R O GRAMMI NG LOBBY

M A RKE TING Lobby space type includes foyers, entries to halls, and security screening areas at or near the entrance to a building or demarcated space, and are meant to welcome and direct tenants and visitors, control access, and provide exit ways from buildings.

CA F E

Promoting the business and mission of an organization.The Marketing Department’s job is to reach out to prospects, customers, investors and/or the community, while creating an overarching image that represents your company in a positive light.

OPE RATIONS Work cafés are spaces that can be utilized throughout the day that provide several unique options for collaborative and focused work. By providing a multi-functional and communal space, a well-designed work café can directly contribute to employee collaboration, engagement, and well-being.

S HOWR O OM

Serves as the engine room of the organization, planning and driving manufacturing or services. To compete in an everchanging market, operations managers must maximize efficiency, productivity, and profit, which have always been vital to a company ’s survival.

SA L E S Companies use showrooms to present their options and offer consumer benefits for traveling to the manufacters. Examines a more intimate experience with potential purchases and utilizes functional demonstrations in person.

Sales department promotes the growth of a business as well as customer retention. A quality sales department builds an ongoing, long-term relationship with customers and clientel.

H UA M a n RE sou rc e s

E X ECU TIVE Office Executives function as the face of the office. This can involve interacting with patients, customers, clients, vendors or job candidates. They also serve as the liaison between office employees and upper management.

ACCO U NTI NG Accounting department provides accounting services and manages the finances of a company. Its responsibilities include recording accounts, paying bills, billing clients and customers, tracking assets and expenditures, managing payroll and keeping track of critical tax documents.

Protects the rights and helps enforce all policies that is in the interest of the company, helping to create a better company. The Human Resource department, now helps companies from being sued, allowing companies to keep their hard earned profits

C U STOM E R SE RVIC E The sole purpose of the customer service is to meet the expectations of the customers so that they are satisfied with the outcome. These services are also available to understand the queries of the customers and ensure that they enjoy a costeffective experience after purchasing any product from the respective company.

issues Entry must appeal to all aspects of guests entering the space (professional and personal); providing a welcoming atmosphere is an important factor. Safety and sanitation is an obligation to everyone in the space that needs to be implemented and demonstrated at the welcome area of the space before entering further into the layout.

COVID-impacted showrooms have a variety of issues with their layout; where a potential economic depression, uncertain consumer spending, and social distancing guidelines threaten to impact the future of Versteel physical location. Outposts will operate at a reduced capacity, giving way to extended opening hours accessed by a few visitors at a time or by appointment-only.

Bringing employees back into the workplace should be an optional priority to provide comfort to individuals who still would like to remotely, creating an atmosphere that encourages people to join the workspace without disregarding crucial social distancing implications and flexible layout dynamics to control proximity and occupancy.

Collaboration is an essential factor in communication and productivity for a company especially a field that requires hand-on thinking and teamwork. Group interactions should be done responsibly and efficiently to ensure distance and sanitation is applied to the space design organically.

These spaces are limited to large groups so there needs to be consideration of digital platforms as well as in-person events so that versatility is considered for both groups that choose to collaborate and discussion company projects and events.

V I S UAL P R O GRAMS

DEPARTMENT LOBBY

AMENITIES

SHOWROOM

ROOM/AREA

NAME/POSITION

Front Desk/Sanitation Reception Lounge

Receptionist / Facilities Coordinator 1 6 Guest

Pantry/Café/Hospitality/ Open Collab

Employees + Visitors

Interconnecting stair

Stair

Product Showrom Photo Studio

Guest/Employees Employees

Open Collaboration COLLAB SPACES

SUPPORT

LEADERSHIP

SALES

DESIGN

MARKETING

ACCOUNTING

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

OPERATIONS

HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL

SEATS

Employees Employees Medium Conference Room Employees Large Conference Room Employees Training Room / MultipurposeEmployees

Print/Copy Employees Shared Storage SupportStorage/Supplies Spaces Storage Mailroom /Shipping / Receiving Flexible Storage MDF/IDF Rooms IT Equipment

UNIT AREA TOTAL NET NET SQ. QTY OF SQ. FT. FT. SPACES (PROPOSE (PROPOSE D) D) 1 40 80 1 900 900

10 TO 15

900

1,800

300 370

TBD -

1 1

1,500 150

6 TO 8 1 2 4 6 TO TO 6 8 12 TO 14 20 TO 24

4 6 4 2 1 1

150 80 100 200 315 450 600

600 480 600 800 630 400 600

1 --

1 4 1 1

100 100 120

100 400 100 120

1 2 (1/floor)

120 100

SUBTOTAL

Exec Office

Chief Executive Officer - CEO

200

6,795 200

Exec Office

Chief Financial Officer - CFO Chief Operations Officer - COO

200

Exec Office

200

Exec Office WS/Bench in Open Space WS/Bench in Open Space

Chief Marketing Office - CMO Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant

1 1 3

1 -

200 80 64

200 80 192

SUBTOTAL

1,072

120 360

Office WS/Bench

Sales Manager Associates

1 8

Office WS/Bench Design Library

Design Director Designer Librarian

1 8 1

1 1-

WS/Bench

Marketing Associate

SUBTOTAL

480

120 36 450

120 288 450

SUBTOTAL

858

SUBTOTAL

Office

Account Development Manager

120

WS/Bench

Account Manager

144

SUBTOTAL

264

Office

Customer Relations Manager

120

WS/Bench

Customer Relations Associate

144

SUBTOTAL

264

WS/Bench WS/Bench WS/Bench WS/Bench

Product Installations Manager Warehouse Coordinator Quality Assurance Associate Project Manager

2 1 2 4

36 36 36 36 SUBTOTAL

72 36 72 144 324

Office WS/Bench

Manager Purchasing Agent

1 4

120 36 SUBTOTAL

120 144 264

Offices WS/Bench

Accounting Manager Associate

120 36 SUBTOTAL

120 36 156

Office WS/Bench

Human Resources Manager Human Resources Associate

1 2

1 -

120 36

120 72

SUBTOTAL

192

TOTAL NET SQ.(35%) FT. CIRCULATION TOTAL NSF NEEDED TOTAL USF vertical circulation + MEZZANINE considerations AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL SF

10,741 3759.35 14,500 19,310 4,810

Co ncept stat e men t Versteel is a vertically integrated company that can use its production capabilities and additional sources to meet customers needs. Ensuring design elements respond to the high-work demand and expectation within Versteel will be implemented through its circulation, technology advancements,spatial hierarchy and flexible distancing boundaries can produce a safe and productive environment. Versteel main design guidelines will focus on productivity and flow of circulation throughout its programs as well as a celebration to its industrialist brand through representation natural elements such as wood and metal creating a warm and prismatic color experience. Office space will be open and on the center axis of the space. Cafe and support spaces need to be defined in their own space to separate lounge from professional. Showroom will be the first impression within the space next to the lobby space.

S CH EM ATI C PROPO SA L

CONCEPT I MAG E Durability

Performance

Movement

Organic

P R O GRAMS: stac ke d

PARTI DIAGRAMS 1st floor

PARTI DIAGRAMS 2nd floor

BLO CKING DIAGRAMS 1st floor

BLO CKING DIAGRAMS 2nd floor

D E S IGN PR O C E SS

Co ncept MATE R I A LS

F F&E PLAN: 1ST f lo o r Reception :900 SF Materials Room: 350 SF Showroom: 2300 SF Sales: 800 SF Client Conference: 700 SF (2) Team Conference : 500 SF Collaboration : 750 SF Cafe 1800 SF Multipurpose 400/1800 SF

Scale: 1/16= 1’0

F F&E PLAN: 2N D f lo o r Executive :2000 SF Design+ Marketing Room: 650 SF Accounting: 300 SF Human Resources: 300 SF Human Relations + Operations: 400 SF Training Room : 800 SF Collaboration : 700 SF Kitchen 500 SF Focus Space 345 SF (2)

Scale: 1/16= 1’0

F F&E PLAN: 1st f lo o r

F F&E PLAN: 2n d f lo o r

R CP PLAN: 1ST f lo o r Mineral Fiber Ceiling

Birchwood Panels

R CP PLAN: 2ND f lo o r Mineral Fiber Ceiling

Birchwood Panels

S E C TIONS

LOBBY

S H OWR O OM

CAF E

CO LLABOR ATIO N

E X ECU TIVE

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