Design Booklet December 10, 2021
Allison Sturgeon Devyn Brown Terri Ignatoski 1
Building Information
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Research Summary
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Concept
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Parti Sketches
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Bubble Diagrams
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Block Plan
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Preliminary Floor Plan Sketches
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Color Scheme
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Materials
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Floor Plans
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Elevations
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Signage
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Reflected Ceiling Plan
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Mood Board
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Preliminary Renders
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Final Perspectives
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Building Information City: Mount Pleasant State: Michigan Neighborhood: Downtown Mount Pleasant Built (year): Unknown Historical style of exterior: Georgian design influence - symmetry, subtle decorative features Original use: Art and craft studio Building parameters (Shell): 113’ x 22’ on all three floors Ceiling Height: 16’-0” 3 of 40
The most prominent event that is shaping how businesses design commercial buildings is the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of social distancing caused retail/restaurant spaces to reduce capacity to half or less depending on the size of the space. The likelihood of there being another pandemic of this magnitude during our lifetime seems slim based on historical evidence. Even so, this pandemic will be in our minds while designing the space. Racks of merchandise will be on moveable racks to make social distancing in the future easier to accomplish. There might be some areas that are permanent displays, but a large portion will be mobile. Appropriate counter space at registers will be taken into account for the future use of plexiglass. An advanced HVAC system would be good to install since customers and employees will be sharing the same space for large amounts of time.
Research Summary
Students will be a huge part of our target market since the retail space is located in a college town. In order to make it appeal to people of other ages and backgrounds we have decided to incorporate a space that offers sewing and tailoring classes. Many aging adults like to take on craft hobbies, and a wave of DIY has people trying to make and mend their own belongings. As students ourselves we realized that there is a lack of professional clothing stores that are not Kohl’s, Target, or Meijer in Mt Pleasant. Furthermore, we have noticed that the fashion majors at CMU do not have a runway space to hold events and display their work. The upstairs of this retail establishment will give them a space to do so. Using the display cases at the front of the building students could compete to have their work displayed. As we discussed in class, we do not want to incorporate design elements that may be offensive. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe lives in Mt Pleasant, and we want to be sure not to have design elements that may be seen as culturally insensitive. The design direction planned for the retail space will not be running into these issues, but we will keep them in mind, nonetheless. Weather is another aspect we have to think about when designing the retail space. Since Michigan experiences both hot and cold weather we will have to make sure there is proper circulation of AC and heat throughout. It is also important to note the political aspects of what is going on in society. The emergence of new gender pronouns has put public restrooms in an interesting position. The traditional male and female bathrooms are somewhat discriminatory to those who identify as they/them or something similar. Having a third option for those that do not identify with the dominant genders could attract more business for retail. It might also deter visitors that are not open minded, and it is important to create an environment that is welcoming to all. Fashion appears to be moving the fastest towards embracing gender expression, as many people use clothes as the dominant way to express themselves.
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Demographics: 1.Population: 24,797 1.Roughly 25,000 students each year 2.85.5% Caucasian, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% African American, 1.8% Native American and Alaska Native Target Market: 3.Young to middle-aged adults, everyone is welcome 4.College student targeted
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Reminiscent of a night-life cityscape, bold contrasts in color and light invite guests into an exciting, new environment. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin %2F862087553649838193%2F&psig=AOvVaw0lq0H7pNvAeeN_scnxDVs_&ust=1638923422081000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCMiL8dW30PQCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
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Parti Sketches
Allison Sturgeon Terri Ignatoski
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Bubble Diagrams
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Block Plan
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Preliminary floor Plan sketches
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Devyn Brown
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Prelimina ry Finalized Floor Plan
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Sketches Allison Sturgeon
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Terri Ignatoski
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COLOR SCHEME
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MATERIALS
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Floor Plans
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Classroom Stage – Upper Level
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Student Chairs/Easels - Mid-Level
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Display- main level
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Exterior Sign • To be composed of steel, painted a matte black color • To have LED strips behind each letter, highlighting the retail space's name and to add interest, especially after dark.
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Interior Signage Reinforces sense of location and belonging while customers are in the space
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Reflected Ceiling Plans
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lighting Unique lighting clouds are used throughout the main retail space.
pops of color The use of yellows and blues against the neutral browns and greys add contrast to the space.
wood tones
Natural woods add a sense of warmth to a space and contrast the darker color of the palette. T E R R I I G N AT O S K I
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This fixture is intended to showcase featured items/garments in the retail space. The motif was taken from our inspiration image, which was a city skyline. I rotated the motif and designed this structure, to be made of steel and painted a dark gray/black color. Customers can walk up to this display and view the items. The items featured on this display would be located on a shelf nearby in multiple sizes. Track lighting above would be focused on the individual garments, further drawing attention to them. For safety, this display would be mounted on the wall in order to prevent tipping. However, I can imagine this display being removed and used in other settings, such as an art gallery.
Retail Fixture – First Level Devyn Brown
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This fixture is intended to showcase featured items/garments in the retail space. The motif was taken from our inspiration image, which was a city skyline. This tiered display has a 360 degree display. The display will be made out of a gold or yellow velvet chosen from our color scheme. Customers will be able to walk on either side of the display to experience the 360 dynamic. For safety, this display has rounded edges and is covered in upholstery in cushion.
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This fixture is intended to maximize storage space for the retail store. The deep navy color was chosen as it relates to the overall design concept of a nightlife high-rise cityscape. Students and employees are the users of these fixtures. Although they are not retail display fixtures, it positioned itself as a reliable storage unit for clothing and other accessories. Users will either manually crank the shelves apart or press and hold the arrow buttons wired to move the shelves. This makes the shelves ADA compliant for use. Three different lighting options throughout the basement give users optimal vision while using this fixture. For safety there will be signs posted indicating users should double check that no other person(s) are between the shelves before using the sliding mechanism.
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Student lounge with students Allison Sturgeon
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FINAL PERSPECTIVES
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Second Floor Runway Devyn Brown
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Main Retail Space Devyn Brown
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Tailor Room
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Basement Display Storage Shelves
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Basement Student Lounge
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