Celeste Karier- Senior Thesis
24 Hours a Day
The biggest little building in the city.
Central Tek: 24/7 ‘all-in-one’ public technology center.
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188-190 North Wells Street Chicago, Illinois 60606
Train Tracks
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‘L’ Stations Streets I-90/I-94
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Ogilvie Trans. Center
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Union Train Station
Chicago River
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Wells Street
Wells Street
Ogilvie Trans. Center
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Lake Street
Lake Street
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Union Train
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Who Can Benefit?
The Unemployed
Students
Rentable Office/ Conference Space
Rentable Office/ Conference Space
Rentable Office/ Conference Space
Technology Training Classes
Young Entrepreneurs
Technology Training Classes
Home Office Accessories
Technology Training Classes
Home Office Accessories Career Resources
Career Resources
Career Resources
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Printing Services
Printing Services
Printing Services
WIFI Cafe
WIFI Cafe
WIFI Cafe Reception/ Check-In
Home Office Accessories
Reception/ Check-In
Reception/ Check-In
Site: Building
Stories: 3 Total SF: 12,450
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2’-0” 2
Site: Existing Lake Street
Wells Street
Original Structural Wall
Structural wall adjustment: • Create a noise barrier • Centralized space formation begins
Site: Separation Lake Street
Wells Street
Structural Wall= Sound Barrier
Structural wall adjustment: • Create a noise barrier • Centralized space formation begins
Concept: Development Inspiration-Circuit Board
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Conceptual Sketch translates into plan
Concept: Central Hub Inspiration translates into plan: 3 major areas Supporting Spaces Central Hub
Supporting Spaces
Atrium
Axon Diagrams: location of areas Inspired by the configuration of a circuit board and central processing unit. The most important space is a separate entity in the center of the building. Smaller supporting spaces are connected to this unit by paths running through a web of geometrical tunnels that pierce through the exterior faรงade.
Atrium: Pathways
Stacking Diagram- Atrium
Structural Beams- support system for pathways
Atrium: Beams & Acoustics Reclaimed PineLocally aquired pine barn beams with custom lime green stain.
Buzzispace Acoustical furniture Atrium Lobby
made with recycled P.E.T.
Supporting Spaces
“Little Boxes” (Home Office Accessories)
Spaces Within a Space
Central Hub Buzzispace Acoustical furniture made with recycled P.E.T.
Stacking Diagram- Central Hub
Enlarged Diagram- Wood slat ceiling designates comfort/lounge zones. Open Lab
Light Wells...and More Connections!
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Axon: First Floor
WIFI Cafe Reception Open Lab • Lounge • Semi Private ‘Pods’ • Help Desk Home Office Accessories
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Axon: Second Floor
Career Counseling Lounge Collaboration Lab • Training Classes • Help Desk • Group Work Space Professional Photo Printing
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Axon: Third Floor
Administration Lounge Rentable Offices & Conference Wide-Format Printing
Central Tek