Eunide Tave Thesis Book- Interior Design

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Academy of Art University|Interior Architecture & Design Department|Eunide Dory|03043884|Fall 2014

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination - Albert Einstein

TA B LE O F CO NTENTS 01- Abstract 07-User Profile 02-Concept 08-Programming 03- Site Analysis 09-Design Development 04- Building Analysis 10-Final Designs 05-Precedent Studies 11-Autobiography/Resume 06- Client Profile 12-Work Cited

01 Abstract

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South of the Slot Craft Studios (SSCS), is located South of Market; in an area where opportunity for work, education and a sense of community is needed.

The Hugo Hotel at one time was a thriving single room occupancy hotel. Now, it is best known for its art installation of anthropomorphic furniture attached to the exterior of the building. Created and installed by local artist Brian Goggin with the assistance of community volunteers and artists.

SSCS features four traditional and three cutting edge classes. The classes are wood trade, printmaking/ lithography, the art of leather working, fiber arts/ sewing, welding, laser cutting, digital arts. These

classes are taught by local artists and tradespeople who volunteer their time working with the community in exchange for use of the facilities. The objective of this project is to create a synergistic environment of learning and professional growth for the students and teachers in the mentioned trades. The average class size is 8 students Students are not the only ones who will benefit from the SSCS, patrons in the community are able to visit the bike shop to purchase accessories or patch a bike tire. The smell of the bakery permeates throughout the block, bringing many locals in to try pastries baked by employees who are part of the co-op. The building is intended to be a beacon for personal growth by enriching the citizens of

the community with added skillsets to take into a professional environment or just as a hobby.

After the art installation “defenestration�, SSCS is one of the best things to happen to the community.

It provides a second chance for those who were recently laid off, and creates opportunities to develop new ways for locals to support themselves.

The skills learned at SSCS can be used for jobs in the future which in turn, will help the community thrive and prosper.

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02 Concept

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Statement The concept focuses on the inner workings of the machine, which stays true to the nature of SoMa,being the working side of Market.

It also focuses on the dynamics of the machine and how they function and operate

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The Slot SoMa originated from the nickname “South of the Slot”, which referred to wrong side of Market Street, during the time where many Gold Rush immigrants migrated to the industrial area for work. The physical “slot” is referring to the opening on the cable car tracks where the cable lies and provides power to the cable cars from the power house on Mason Street.

People who lived in the Southern part of the slot were considered poor or working class. Many of them were immigrants who held tradesman jobssuch as working in coal refineries and manufacturing plants. People on the Northern side of Market Street, were well off and held jobs such as bankers and businessmen. It was rare to have people cross the slot both physically and economically.

Many of the tradesmen were responsible for supporting the inner workings of the city, as well as, performing many of the day-to-day tasks for the buildings north of the slot. The concept for this projects was achieved from the contradiction that the social, economic, and psychological line that was physically represented by the slot.

The contradiction that I observed was that the community was divided by the very machinery and infrastructure that integrally joined it. The machinery and infrastructure that the people south of the slot worked on was woven into every street, purchased and placed into every home, used in every building throughout the city.

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San Francisco at foot of Market Stree circa 1916

Left to right: inspecting the track, underneath the turn table, active cable car

I further used the slot and the machinery I observed from the cable cars muesuem to develop a building that is capable of breathing life back in to the struggling South of Market economy. The dynamics of a machine starts with an energy source and is dependent on the parts to direct the energy into

useful work. This building is meant to act as that energy source or catalyst to stimulate community and increase professional growth. The SSCS will also provide an environment to encourage mentorship and give direction to the community.

The SSCS will impart useful skills to the community

and, much like, a machine the community needs all of its citizens contributing to the overall success of the economy and the city at large.

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Inspiration Louise Nevelson is one of America’s foremost women artists. She brilliantly used wooden objects which she gathered from urban debris to create monumental installations.

Many of her sculptures were reflections of personal feelings about an uprooted childhood, clashing cultures, and nature’s divinity. Her pieces are puzzle-like with delicate intricately cut pieces placed into wall structures or independently standing pieces.

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03 Site Analysis

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California

San Francisco

Northern California

200 6th Street

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Neighborhood South of Market (SoMa) is a large district which covers the area from the Embarcadero to Eleventh Street, between Market and Townsend. The district is home to a patchwork of warehouses, night clubs, art spaces, loft apartments and start-up companies. Eating and drinking establishments contribute to the street’s mixed-use activity and a number of professional and business offices are located in converted residential units. The South of Market turned what used to be a sign of poverty into a thriving area. An increase number of companies have moved into this area including internationally recognized Adobe, The Design Center and Zyanga.

Although SoMa is up and coming, 6th street between Market and Folsom is slowly changing. The neighborhood has its share of single room hotels and liquor stores. The area attracts homeless and other unsavory characters. Within the neighborhood, there is a small group of people who are making efforts to bring change to the area.

Among the bad, there is good: art studios a sprinkled throughout the area. One in particular is First Amendment (1AM). 1AM represents the freedom of speech through street art exhibitions, walls, and classes.

1AM strives to progress the street art culture and create a community of artists, fans, and like-minded organizations.

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People in the neighborhood

6th and Howard Streetscape

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Demographics Companies like Twitter, One Kings Lane, and Spofity have partnered with the City to help stimulate the neighborhood’s economy and promote safety. The City developed very specific goals that centered on community, diversity, economic growth, and the vitality of the district.

A few of the primary goals of the South of Market Area Plan: • Protect and facilitate the expansion of industrial, artisan, home and business service, neighborhood-serving retail, and community service activities.

Population:

805,235

11,457

Race: Less than hs Hs graduate College grad Post Grad

14% 14% 32% 20%

• Protect existing economic, social and cultural diversity.

• Preserve existing amenities and improve neighborhood livability for South of Market residents, workers and visitors.

South of the Slot Craft Studios encompasses the City of San Francisco’s primary goals for the SoMa district by focusing on providing space for design professionals and small business start-ups and by providing classes that will be beneficial to the local community.

Public use of the space generates employment for the low income area.

South of the Slot 2013

San Francisco 2013

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In San Francisco, 14.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic and Latino orgin may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race category

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Vicinity Map Although SoMa is extremely close to many of the pleasant and thriving areas of downtown San Francisco, the neighborhood has fallen into a great state of dilapidation.

The area has been riddled with crime and lack of formal solutions to this growing culture of passive neglect. Drug clinics, and liquors stores blanket the streets, making the area unsafe to walk. The high percentage of high school drop-outs is prevalent, as well as, high unemployment rate.

The City is well aware of the situation and is attempting to implement new forms of aid in combination of development opportunities to help stimulate growth in SoMa.

Art studios

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Because of the close proximity to downtown, Moscone Convention Center, financial district, 80 and 101 freeways, SoMa has become a very lucrative location for young professionals in the city. .

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04 Building Analysis

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Original Plans The Hugo Hotel was designed by a San Jose native, Theodore W. Lezen, in 1909. The hotel was purchased and managed by the Patel family since 1964, but sadly, the 144 single room occupancy, was forced to shut down after a devastating fire in 1988. The hotel was left abandoned for many years until 1997 when an artist by the name of Brian Goggin, and with the help of 100 volunteers, installed one of the most popular art pieces in the city, “Defenestration”, which means to throw out the window. The concept of the art piece was derived from the economic challenges many members of the community felt and endured.

Many felt like cast-offs and unappreciated, similar to the anthropomorphic (to give inanimate objects human-like attributes) furniture in Brian’s installation. The installation that was only meant to be up for one year has lasted until present day and has brought members of the community together. It has also, brought attention to a neighborhood in need of revitalization.

Hugo Hotel 1909 - Sixth Street Elevation

This once “m ust see” building and iconic “eye sore” to some is slated to be demolished and replacedwith low-cost housing units and street level retail.

Basement

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Building Statistics: Address: 200 - 214 06TH ST Parcel: 3731001 Year Built:1909 Area (sq ft):32,408 Lot Area (sq ft): 9,997 Units:75 Stories:4

Hugo Hotel 1909 - Howard Street Elevation

Floors 2nd,3rd, & 4th First Floor

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05 Precedent Studies

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Root Division Root Division’s mission is to improve, appreciate and provide access to the visual arts by connecting personal inspiration and community participation. They subsidize studio space to working artists in exchange for their service in creating shared learning opportunities for the community. Artists develop creatively and professionally by teaching art to underserved youth, leading adult education classes, and producing exhibitions that showcase local emerging artwork. By combining multiple opportunities for creative exchange, Root Division cultivates an artistic ecosystem that enriches life throughout the Bay Area.

Since its inception in 2002, Root Division has brought together artists, teachers, curators, and local schools, to achieve its mission. Four programs are run from day to day– Studios, Youth Education, Adult Education, and Exhibitions & Events . Their programs not only nurture creativity, but also foster volunteerism and community engagement that is vital to the social, economic, and cultural health of the Bay Area.

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The Crucible Over the years, with the generous support of donors, volunteers, and its members, the Crucible has thrived and grown to the largest non-profit industrial arts education facility in the United States. The Crucible has brought a positive and creative force of art into Oakland,CA. In their new 50,000 square foot space in West Oakland, The Crucible offers exciting, challenging and almost out of this world classes. Some of the classes are: metal fabrication, blacksmithing, neon, glass blowing, ceramics, welding, kinetics, and fire dancing. The Crucible provides cuttingedge arts education programs to 5,000 adult and youth students annually.

The classes are offered in curriculum structure. The students have the option of taking 10 week, 5 week, weeklong courses, tasters, and weekend intensives. The allinclusive pricing structure encompasses both tuition and studio fees and includes all the materials, tool access, and safety training that one needs in order to complete the course.

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American College of the Building Arts Located in Charleston, South Carolina, is an institution which focuses on six craft specializations within three areas forged architectural iron, the trowel trades (masonry, plaster, and architectural stone) and the wood trades (carpentry and timber framing). Their mission is to educate and trains artisans in the traditional building arts in order to foster exceptional craftsmanship and encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of the world’s architectural heritage. Students help restore and preserve crumbling historical buildings throughout the city of Charleston.

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06 Client Profile

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These organizations believe in SSCS and find it beneficial to the neighborhood as well as The City.

In exchange for providing funding, SFMade and The Hub, will lease the fourth floor for three years rent free. The space will allow them to expand to focus on expanding their organizations

Funders Two well established organizations will provide funding to the South of the Slot Craft Studios, SFMade and The Hub. SFMade is a one of a kind non-profit organization that focuses on building San Francisco’s economic profile by concentrating on developing the local manufacturing sector. It works closely with growing small, local SF based companies by offering them industry-specific education, networking opportunities, and connecting them to local resources. In doing this, SFMade has aided in sustaining and creating job opportunities for the City’s low-income individuals.

In the old San Francisco Chronicle building, on the Corner of 5th and Mission Street, in the quickly changing SoMa district, lives The Hub. It is a place where purpose-driven people connect and participate in programs to build solutions. At the Hub, members attend networking events, run businesses, work with clients, find social networks, and launch companies. Staff and members provide support and advice through the process.

What makes the hub unique is having the opportunity or flexibility to work as a group in communal areas or retreat into a private area.

They may also reserve a conference room for important meetings or take a seat in the café to enjoy a cup of coffee with a new friend. The Hub provides a multitude of working spaces designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and a fun work experience.

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07 User Profile

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Based on the demographics of the area it was important to make sure that the SSCS programs are structured for a variety of people. The teaching format is to have the students create success through experience and readiness. It is important to have our students get, hands on, simulated experience without restricting the creative process. Below are some of the profiles of students

John Dunbar

is a retired pilot whose hobbies include weekend small plane flying, air plane construction, spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. John has a strong interest in the welding course that can support and broaden his abilities for plane construction and other hobbies. He is looking forward to the introductory guided course to learn about the general principles of welding. He believes that learning is a continuous process and is an important part of enriching his life.

Anthony Tave

is an engineer by trade and has an interest in carpentry. He and his wife recently purchased a starter home, which needs some repair. Anthony is eager to fix the house and claims he knows how, but his wife doesn’t believe him. He feels that attending the carpentry class twice a week will give him the capability to master a few of the projects around the house and give his wife the confidence that he will be able to do a good job.

Lisa Tang is a new resident to San Francisco and has

been living here for 1 year. She is looking to make a career change due to being laid off from her barista job. Lisa has expressed an interest in artisanship, but has not committed to a career path. She is looking for exposure to the artisan crafts and will be taking the Intro to artisan-ship course that will allow a 1 year training and exposure to 4 artisan trades of her choice.

Gerald and Josephine

are a father and daughter duo who are San Francisco natives with an interest in starting a family business. Gerald grew up near 6th and Howard; he is determined not to give his daughter the similar upbringing in he had. Both he and his daughter are currently working at St. Vincent De Paul’s kitchen.

Neither of them have formal culinary training, but look forward to applying and working at SoMa Bakes Co-op.

Their primary goal is to generate capital through the coop program.

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08 Programming

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Public Space

Classes/Studios

Business Administration

Total Space

FLR 1 1 BAS 2 1 1 1

SPACE Entrance/Lobby

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Fiber Art Class Print making Laser Cutting Class

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Welding

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Tool Room Wood working Digital Art Lecture Leather Altiere Private Studio Library Classrooms(2) Collaborative Studio Open Studio Lounge Conference Private Office group office space Mechanical Room Vacuum Ventilation Storage Janitorial Closet Locker Room Restroom

3 3 3 BAS BAS ALL ALL 3 ALL

Atrium Gallery Bakery Kitchen Bike shop/repair

DESCRIPTION/EQUIPMENT Information area/ Elevators Elevator

Co-op Bakery Bike Accessories and Apparel Sewing class, yarn all times of laser cutting, fabric, metal & wood Laser cutter epilog (Helix 60 Watt) 24" x18" LWS 780 Laser System 13"8x 27"6 x 31" Fiber Laser 80x100" each Plasma Cutter 4'x 8' Welder, spot Welder, MIG

Interactive kinectics Hand tools

clean space for work and sketching

Square footage per floor 40510 4 stories + basement 8102 Each Floor

#PPL 15

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Design Development

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First Floor

Adjacent Buildings

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Second Floor

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Third Floor

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Fourth Floor

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Axonometric

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10 Final Designs

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Atrium While representing the core of the building, the atrium is visible by all. Those who are sitting in the atrium enjoy the constant natural light along with the day to day activities of the classrooms, all while escaping to a tranquil yet focused space to explore creative inspiration.

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Spokes Apparel Spokes Apparel offers the latest biking apparel at a competitive price. It also provides quick small bike repairs while patrons wait.

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Entrance A large bolt implies a working machine in which visitors interact. It establishes a strong presence of constant movement.

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SoMa Bakes SoMa Bakes bakery is a co-op allowing the employees to explore creativity through the culinary arts, while benefiting equally from the sales profit.

2 Second Floor 26' - 7"

1 First Floor 10' - 0"

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Autobiography

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I am the first born child of Haitian immigrants. My mother arrived to the states at a young age and my father arrived in his early 30’s. My parents were loving parents, but they didn’t know much about American life and culture; they focused on the practicalities and the necessities of life.

Like many Haitian little girls, I was given a sewing machine. I began to design and make clothing for my dolls, then moved to creating doll houses from shoeboxes. I spent many hours cutting scraps of fabric and cardboard to create curtains, bedding and furniture.

When I entered my teenage years, the thought of building doll houses and sewing was quickly swapped for boys, clothing, and make-up. I went through high school never once thinking about my childhood hobbies.

My junior year of high school was consumed of getting into college. My parents made it clear to me that this was the path and that I was setting the precedent for my two younger brothers. I chose a few colleges and was accepted to Cal Poly Pomona.

Not knowing much about the wide array of majors, I declared Accounting as my major. By the second quarter, I knew it was not for me. I changed my major to international business with a minor in political science.

I landed a job in non-profit as a project coordinator and was able to travel internationally. The best thing that happened in my career was to get laid off.

Being laid off forced me to revisit my career goals and re-evaluate my career aspirations. I returned to my childhood hobbies and I realized that in my next career I wanted something creative and hands on.

I look forward to the next chapters of my life, raising my family and working with designers, gaining real world experience, perhaps beginning a small firm of my own.

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Academy of Art University M.F.A., Interior Architecture and Design, Expected Graduation, Fall 2014 California State Polytechnic University Pomona B.S in Business Administration, June 2004

SKILLS Sketchup AutoCAD Hand Drafting Perspective Drawing Photoshop AutodeskRevit Working Knowledge of Mac OS

Indesign Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE Sloan Miyasato Showroom Sales Associate , Part-time

San Francisco, CA June 2006 - July 2008

Created and distributed time-sensitive invoices to members and vendors Acted as primary liaison between SNIA US and Regional Affiliates Organized quarterly International Committee meetings to discuss goals and action steps Maintained Regional Affiliate database by conducting consistent and effective communication with heads of Regional Affiliates and ensuring information integrity Served as Co-Chair and Workgroup Monitor of the 7 Regional Affiliates International Committee Compiled quarterly progress reports for review by Board of Directors Managed meeting Calendar for Regional Affiliates Represented SNIA at International Board Delegation trip to China, May 2007 Hosted webinar meetings using WebEx

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/VOLUNTEER WORK

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Member of International Interior Design Association Past Steering Committee Member of Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals Member of San Francisco National Organization of Minority Architects

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eunide.tave@gmail.com (415) 847 - 3571

San Francisco, CA January 2009 - December 2011

Designed of flyers and invitations for webinars, seminars, and meetings Recruitmented and coordination Vendors for Vendor Fair Assisted in creating Forum program Managed Database & Website Editor Coordination of meetings and conferences Provided Administrative Support for staff on assigned projects Maintained and update hard copy and electronic filing system Provided Written and Verbal Communication to doctors and members for various events

Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Operations and Project Coordinator

May 2010  December 2011

Assisted in pricing fabrics for residential and commercial use Worked with salesperson to coordinate samples for distribution Organized sample fulfillment orders for clients Assisted clients on showroom floor Provided assistance in maintaining fabric library

The Job Shop SF, Temporary Part-time Administrative Assistant

San Francisco, CA January 2011- March 2013

Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and vendors Responsible for sales of thirteen fabric lines in showroom Assist designers with fabric selection for projects and organize sample request fulfillment Communicate regularly with designers and vendors to finalize orders Extensive knowledge of product lead times and application

Sloan Miyasato Intern

eunide “dede” tave

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DEDICATION After four years, a baby, and new a house, I am completing my thesis at the Academy of Art University.

I dedicate my perseverance to my husband, Anthony Tave, he has been my champion since the day we said “I do�.

To my classmates Raquel Maldonado Diaz and Jesse Ayala, thank you for the support, advice and accountability.

To all the teachers who helped me through some difficult times of my design, Thank you.

And of course my little boy Ronin, everything I do is for you.

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