Brittani Anderson Design Portfolio
Color Form Space + + are the language of Architecture I think and see in color; it represents a collection of my artistic sense, interior and architectural environment, scientific factors of the human response and the actual colors themselves. As a designer, color has allowed me to express myself through my concepts from the strategic design all the way through the final presentation stages. By considering color in design, I can create a mood within a space and tell a story that leaves an emotional impact on each individual.
The Healing Power of Nature
HKS Design Fellowship
ChildFund International
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Repurpose Project Type: Sustainability | A temporary living solution for victims affected by natural disasters Size: 8’ x 40’ Concept: Traveling the world by storm. Shipping containers have previously been used to transport goods worldwide and are also one of the most wasted products in the world, but with the increase of technology they have become an efficient and affordable solution to compact living. By repurposing a container, a flexible dynamic interior space will provide a safe and sanitary living environment that takes the victims mind away from the overwhelming tragedy. Recognition: Featured in “Commercial Interiors: Applying Sustainable Concepts and Practices” by Lisa Tucker
Inspiration
Axon View
Elevation
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Furniture + Material Selection
Provocateur Project Type: Hospitality | Provocateur is a multi-functional renovated space for the sole purpose of pursuing a new social agenda. Artists, intellectuals, and activists are to engage in lectures, libations, and showcasing new ideologies. Location: London, UK Size: 39,787 sq. ft. Concept: To Provoke. To step beyond the status quo and become passionate enough for a topic or conundrum that a user is no longer able to sit in idleness, but steps up to create, to push ahead, to invent. Recognition: Honorable Mention in the Innovative Lounge Competition
London (Day)
London (Night)
Transitional Gallery (A) from day to night
1. Studio • lounge space that encourages private group meetings • tech wall with large group seating • flexible studio space with fixed desks standing surface, pin-up space, and casual seating • casual individual or group collaboration space for lounging with work surfaces
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2. Gallery • evocative of a runway; for viewing art exhibitions
Scale: 1/32” = 1’-0”
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Scale: 1/32” = 1’-0”
3. Bar/ Cafe • multifunction work and seating space: allows for large group layout or small meeting spaces • coffee/microbrewery bar - social hub • booths - intimate seating & work area • open lounge/ group meeting space 4. Loft • stadium seating - large group seating that offers view of digital works • private individual/pair meeting space • casual/flex ideation space • collaboration space with group layout table • suspended staircase with open risers and floating wires
Custom-built benching system designed for flexible use including desk and seating purposes.
Lighting Fixtures
Furniture Selection
FF&E: A collaboration of a rustic and industrial material palette in this space creates an elegant environment for a productive studio space during the day and transitions into a whimsical and glamorous experience at night to provoke a social interaction.
Elevation (E)
Scale: 1/16” = 1’ 0”
Elevation (D)
Scale: 1/16” 1’0”
Material Selection
ChildFund International Project Type: Corporate | An office for a non-profit children’s organization. Location: Richmond, Va Size: 8’ x 40’ Concept: Unity among a community. Represented in over thirty countries, it is important to create a core work environment with a diverse interior that is filled with timeless materials, furnishings, and art from all around the world. By creating a community through the use of pathways and using color as a source of direction, employees are able to interact with one another and feel connected throughout the workspace. tragedy. Studio Sponsor: Haworth
Inspiration
Schematic Design Private Office Open Office Enclosed Workspace
Collaboration Play
Furniture Selection
Floor Plan Scale: 1’0 = 1/32” 1 Lobby 2 Reception 3 Cafe 4 President’s Office 5 Executive Office 6 Management Offices 7 Conference Room 8 Group Meeting Room 9 Open Office Space 10 Collaborative Space 11 Enclosed Office Space 12 Enclosed Work Space 13 Lounge 14 Copy/ Supply Room 15 Janitor’s Closet
Spatial Diagram
Private Office (Above) Interactive Feature Wall (Right) Enclosed Work Space (Far Right)
Material Selection
Furniture Selection
Millwork
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Conference Room 9’ 10” 9’ 6”
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HKS Design Fellowship Project Type: Community | A 2 day design charrette that examined the relationship between architecture and the community Location: Anacostia, a historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C Mission: To inspire the community with social spaces that promote kinesthetic learning by building skills and relationships that are specific to Anacostia’s needs Guilding Principles: Respect the community’s identity Promote a social intervention Indentify a gateway
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Spaces for opportunity Bus Route
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By framing potential opportunities, a satellite location was chosen to support numerous hubs around the community.
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A community rich in historic characteristics that haven’t been lost, but forgotten.
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Landmarks: The Frederick Douglass House, the Big Chair and the library
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Location: Anacostia, a historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C
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To promote social interventions “Me Spaces” encourage the community to show each other how much they care Kinesthetic Learning: Leaning by doing, exploring, discovering “Me Spaces” Tell Me|Pieces of biodegradable paper on a tag are places on a wishing tree, allowing the community to tell each other what changes they want to see Grow Me| A packet of seeds placed within a space for opportunity encourages individuals to plant and restore the community’s landscape Contest Me|By placing a soccer ball, basketball, or football in abandoned lots, teens are encouraged to play and interact together to build social relationships
“Show Me with your arms how much”
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Material Selection
ZONE TWO Zone One: “A community living room” that provides a catalyst for outreach programs such as farmers markets, soup kitchens, clinics, and classes. Zone Two: Embraces the surrounding elements to activate color and act as a frontier. The space changes seasonally to accommodate the community’s needs.
Seasonally flexible and transitional space to meet the community needs.
The Healing Power of Nature Senior Thesis
Project Type: Healthcare | A mixed-use healing facility that focuses on the neglected healthcare issues within the Native American community. Location: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD Size: 39,787 sq. ft. Concept: Inspired by Chlorophyll, an essential part of survival that provides energy and reflects light. This process emphasizes the importance of visible light and produces many health benefits. Recognition: Best Thesis Research
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Conceptual Development Absorbs
red and blue light
1. Reflects light 2. Produces energy
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Social Solution A social intervention is prevalent throughout the space. A connection between the architecture and the program or function is prevalent to heal a community rich in culture and tradition but poor in health.
To highlight an intervention, an interaction of color between red and green complement each other to create a dialogue between the architecture and activity of the space.
Architecture | Form Program + Activity | Function
Transitional Lobby Counseling Center Clinic Educational Space Exercise Area
Existing Building
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Reception Lobby Interactive Space Healing Garden Waiting Area Adm. + Check-In Pharmacy Exam + Test Rooms Nurses Station Faculty Lounge Bounce House Dance Studio Yoga Studio Counseling Center Private Offices Open Office Educational Center Computer Area (sign-up process) Conference Room Classroom Art Studio Women’s Restroom Men’s Restroom Cafe Kitchen Prep Room Storage
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Mimela The name is dervived from the meaning “circle� in the Lakota language. The circle is symblic for connectivity, unity, a cycle and boundless energy, that further drives this concept. This particular energy hub provides social functions for the community and fundraises for healthcare expenses.
Potential Programs
Farmers Market
Mobile furniture to accommodate diverse events
Soup Kitchen
Adjacent Storage Art Show
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Brittani Anderson brittani@vt.edu Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Urban Studies Interior Design