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Electic Oasis is an interior space designed around a specific client’s mental illness to decrease provocation or inducement. It seamlessly blends private vs. public to include work space and a living environment. There is no permanent tenant, so necessity is more significant than a spatial domain. The design is meant to help with mental aspects of the client to accentuate productivity.

Ashley Pearce is a 32 year old, single woman. She has started a career in photography and has dedicated her life to the passion she holds for it. She lives in the city of Santa Monica, CA, but constantly travels to diverse, divine areas around the world to accentuate her work; therefore, she doesn’t need a home that supports permanent needs. Ashley suffers from mental illnessincluding anxiety and depression - and her form of art acts as a stability tool to express thoughts and feelings. She photographs moments ranging from the deep, depressive states she feels to moments that bring her joy and peace. The color, style and positioning of her photographs fluctuate with these different mental phases. Ashley has a big need for private undisturbed space, while also needing a creative and enlightened atmosphere throughout the exhibition and workspace. A meditation room is a prominent need for Ashley because of the serenity it provides.

Bedroom

Consists of television for personal entertainment. Includes underbed storage, dresser storage and a hanger rack.

Each space interacts with one another for an effective outcome. Logical and strategic placement of set furnishings and working tools allow for the uttermost functionality of the space and Seating is continued into it from the kitchen to extend an invitation.

Meditation Room

A zen, mellow back room is strategically included in the design to allow for complete relaxation and relief from stress. Ample natural light flows through this space to reduce mental health symptoms.

When designing for this particular client, the main objective to carefully consider was the relationship between private vs. public. An open-concept plan in the kitchen, work space, and exhibition space is vital to avoid cluster and disorganization, thus enhancing recovery for depressive symptoms the client suffers from. All private spaces are established together to avoid disruption and distraction. This space is intended to take advantage of the design elements that already exist in the particular setting. The city landscape is brought into the interior, while also implementing purposeful moments of relief. Ample natural light is transferred into the interior provides a sense of optimism and contentment to benefit the client. The space is inviting, yet sophisticated; neutral walls support the industrial style and photography space requirements, while bringing in hints of color to amplify and brighten the space.

Careful Consideration of FF&E

Cluster: Light Cluster Bulb Pendant and Black Glossy Subway Tile as Backsplash

Balance: Custom Teton Industrial Rustic Wood Floating Shelf and equilibrium between neutral and bold materiality

Ripple: Sheet Metal used under Stainless Steel Countertop (Sheet Metal makes rippling sound effect when shaken)

Circulation: The pattern of the Dark Marble Countertop represents a circulative pattern

Interwoven: The LED Ceiling Light Modern Chandelier Flush Ceiling Light

Style fluctuates between industrial and zen. Zen resides in specific private areas to enhance relaxation. Contrast is accumulated throughout the studio space to complement photography methods and needs. Texture flows in the interior to balance the flush configuration of particular walls. The custom built couch wraps around the corner to create integration from the kitchen to the exhibition space. The main center light fixture implies expansion and intervention between the public areas by reaching into all environments through the ceiling plane and its physical configuration. Bold pops of muted orange and neutral tones are intended to establish a blend of interior and landscape design and develop a true sense of relief. Sheet metal is placed over the base of the kitchen island to represent the rippling noise that is made when it is set into motion.