Dora Dmitriev
Organic forms derived from nature
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRIVACY THROUGH NATURE
AQUATIC MODULATION
ENERG-E-TECH LIBRARY
SONOS OFFICE
SQUATTER - DORM HYBRID
PRIVACY THROUGH NATURE
PRIVACY THROUGH NATURE Plants in the apartment provide privacy while sustaining other daily tasks. The two gardens are composed of herbs for cooking, aromatic plants, and plants with medicinal qualities making the green spaces part of everyday life. Shapes that form the perimeter of the gardens are derived from forms found inCROSS nature. SECTION A Curving glass flows throughout the interior CROSS SECTION B 1/4”= 1’-0”
1/4”= 1’-0”
dividing the space into public and private areas. The more private rooms have more plants in the hallway space in front of them to provide privacy. The glass allows for an airy space while plants substitute walls, functioning as barriers and providing secluded areas. Adjustable curtains run along the bedroom glass walls to ensure extra privacy when guests are present. Tenants must pass through the gardens to get to other rooms, making the plant-filled hallways a clear transitional space between public and private. SECTION C 1/4”= 1’-0”
A
B
D
D
C
C
A
PLAN PLAN 1/4”= 1’-0”
B
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY The gardens within the space contain glass cisterns that store rainwater brought in by the pipes. The ends of the pipes that are outdoors have a gutter-like system allowing them to carry the collected rainwater back into the interior, through the pipes, and into the cistern. The cisterns spray water on the plants inside the gardens.
PLAN OF PIPES AND CISTERNS
PROGRAM
Office
W.C.
Parent’s Bedroom
Kitchen Aromatic
Child’s Bedroom
Medicinal
Grandparent’s Bedroom
W.C.
Cooking Herbs & Spices
Aromatic
Decorative
Dining Room
Living Room
Entryway
PLAN
CHILD’S BEDROOM
GRANDPARENT’S BEDROOM GARDEN 1
SECTION
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
ENTRYWAY
ELEVATOR &
GARDEN 2
STAIRS
DRAWINGS W.C.
PARENT’S BEDROOM
CHILD’S BEDROOM
CROSS SECTION A
LIVING ROOM
CROSS SECTION B
OFFICE
UNIVERSAL DESIGN STRATEGY DETAIL DRAWING
Richlite Counter-tops
Vetrazzo-Recycled Glass
The kitchen cabinets will have retractable tables, extending the counter surface and allowing people of different heights and capabilities to still be able to use the kitchen in an efficient manner. The tables can slide back into the overall cabinet when they are not being used, so that they will not take up extra space. Different colors of Vetrazzo recycled glass help to indicate the different sizes and heights of the sliding tables.
CHILD’S BEDROOM
SECTION C
GRANDPARENT’S BEDROOM
DRAWINGS
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
ENTRYWAY
PARENT’S BEDROOM
SECTION D
W.C.
KITCHEN
DRAWINGS
OFFICE
AQUATIC MODULATION
MAPPING OF THE BODY SLEEP MOTION STUDIES
JOINT MOTION STUDIES
A RESTING ROOM INSPIRATION: In this group project we found that water has been linked to relaxation for centuries and used in many meditation and relaxation exercises. The sound, smell, and feel of water have been proven to help calm the human mind and provide relief from stress. With the given material (aluminum) we used elements of the appearance of water to induce relaxation. By using metal sheets with subtle traces of blue color and making our design fluid and movable, we mimicked the main characteristics of water in our room.
Hints of blue inside modules reflect on the surface creating a calming atmosphere in the space
Balanced by creating two usable spaces by using the symmetrical qualities of the S shape
STRUCTURE: When individual modules are placed together they form a structure similar to that of the arrangement of plant cells. Like the cells, the modules consist of an interior chamber that is protected and connected with other modules through cell walls. For plants the cell wall and cell arrangement ensure strength and stability. In our design the modules form a self-supporting structure that can withstand pressure.
Changing density and transparency of waves
PROCESS
When performing material studies, we cut, bent, and curved pieces to create a puzzle piece that could be repeated and fit together to create a larger structure. The modules had to serve as building blocks and work together with the space’s function. We learned that together certain shapes could only form planes while others made domes and other organic forms. The ultimate module that we needed had to be flexible to form any shape.
Pictures of successful modules that influenced our design process. These studies show the evolution of simplification & efficiency. The last image is the winning module in its simplest form.
PROCESS
DRAWINGS
HEXAGONAL STUDY MODEL
DRAWINGS
ELEVATION
SECTION
ELEVATION
SECTION
H
G R E EN
C E T E -
LIBRARY
ENERGIZING SPACE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY The future of library design depends on active movement through
technology.
Libraries
need
small
enclosures
that provide privacy for teens as they move to adjust to technology and monitors around them. Futuristic spaces with sockets, wires, reflective metals and a strong focus on technology need to be designed, otherwise libraries will soon lose their entire teen demographic. Teenagers are like cells, constantly moving and growing, therefore they need spaces in which they can adjust and move around. Cell-like structures can create an environment that allows teens to use both books and technology in their studies while staying active within the larger space. Teenagers are constantly on their phones or computers seeking to entertain themselves. My library design aims to create a cool space so that children and teens don’t have to find entertainment in technology, instead they can be amused by their current environment.
S
PROGRAM SECTION
AIR ST
CONFERENCE ROOM
TEEN BOOKS CIRCULATION DESK
W.C.
TEEN COMPUTER/TECH AREA
GENERAL AREA
PROCESS
PROCESS SECTION
PROCESS MODELS
RENDERED PROCESS SECTION
CIRCULATION MODELS
PROCESS SECTION RENDERING
PROGRAM
S
AIR ST
S
AIR ST
STAFF ROOM
CIRCULATION DESK
BATHROOMS
STAFF ROOM
BATHROOMS
CIRCULATION DESK
Tech
Tech
Tech FIRST FLOOR
GENERAL AREA
UPPER FLOOR
GENERAL AREA
DRAWINGS
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
CONSTRUCTION CONCEPT
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
DRAWINGS
SCIENCE SPORTS/ HISTORY
MATHEMATICS
ART/ ART HISTORY
WORLD HISTORY
THEATRE ENGLISH/ LITERATURE
LONG SECTION LONG SECTION 1” = 5’-0”
CROSS SECTION
ADULT RESEARCH SECTION
VIEW FROM ENTRANCE
METAL PLATE SOUND INSULATION
GREEN FELT FABRIC
SEAT CUSHION
NICHE CONNECTION
DETAIL
STAIRCASE
BACK NICHES
SONOS
SITE AND CLIENT ANALYSIS Lever House 390 Park Avenue New York, NY 4th and 5th Floors Architects: Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois
SONOS SONOS
Client: SONOS Areas for Collaboration and Communication
Staff Members Informal Meeting Space
16 Person Conference Room
Office Manager
Arts Directors
Creative Director
Human Resources
I.T. 8 Person Conference Room
Account Executives
Administrative Assistants
Pantry Stairs
Break-out Spaces
Senior Managerial Staff
Canteen
Public Areas Essential to Sonos Company
Writers and Researchers
General Public Spaces
Production Staff Accounting and Bookkeeping
Egress Stairs & Elevators
Interns
Mail Delivery Room
Reception Area Storage
Product Display Sound Testing Room
Bathrooms Coat Room
Filter 1: Sound Absorption
FILTER STUDIES Adjustable
Filter 2: Sound Absorption and Light Reflection Adaptable
Layered Reflection and Absorption
FINAL SOUND ABSORBENT FILTER Reversible
Process of Arrangement
Inside Module
Adjustable
FILTER MATERIALS
Melamine Foam
CrossPoint Sound Absorbing Wall Fabric
PARTITION FUNCTION AND STRUCTURE
Felt Wire Stuffing String
Sonora Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Wall Panels
MOVABLE PARTITIONS
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Product Display and Storage Within Walls
PRODUCT DISPLAY AND WALL STORAGE
Movable Storage Partitions
MOVABLE STORAGE PARTITIONS
DUAL FUNCTIONALITY THROUGH FILTRATION The SONOS office space has central areas immediately surrounding the stairs that function as communication spaces called court areas. Here staff and visitors can communicate, much like from the mezzanine framing the stairs, providing direct interaction between both floors. Circular dropped ceiling elements (with inlayed lighting) above communication areas form lowered ceilings, making spaces cozier and pleasant to gather in. Primary colors are used throughout both floors to represent the wide color palette of SONOS. Yellow filters are dominant near the entrance where public spaces that visitors will often be in are located, ensuring a cheerful reception area. General offices toward the back of both floors are blue to promote a feeling of loyalty and security, while small offices and conference rooms located in the center of each floor are red, proving to be more energetic spaces.
DESIGN CONCEPT
DESIGN CONCEPT The canteen, pantry, conference rooms and private offices all open onto the ‘court’ areas, encouraging staff members to take a break/brainstorm new ideas with other staff, providing an open, comfortable space for new innovations. Office furniture is on wheels making it movable so that staff can rearrange the seating depending on the type of meeting. Separate offices that contain several workstations per room have central tables so that employees can gather in the center of their designated space for a quick meeting. Furniture in rooms partitioned by filters is white while court area furniture is primary colors, making the communication spaces distinct. Filters double as partitions and storage/product display with hidden shelving found within the partition layers. Air and light filters line the majority of spaces while the sound testing room and the writers and researchers’ area are framed by sound filters with more layers to ensure extra sound absorption.
5TH FLOOR PLAN
Margolis glass conference table
Hood Chair Patricia Urquiola
Ikea round glass coffee table
White Office Chair
C
C
B
Custom filter-seating
Patricia Urquiola seating
A
Fat-Fat small tables Patricia Urquiola
Canasta Collection Resin wicker sofa Patricia Urquiola
C
4TH FLOOR PLAN
Margolis glass conference table
Fat-Fat small tables Patricia Urquiola
Hood Chair Patricia Urquiola
C
White Office Chair
C
B
IKEA round glass coffee table
Canasta Collection Resin wicker sofa Patricia Urquiola
A
Patricia Urquiola seating
Custom filter-seating
SECTIONS
SECTION A
SECTION C
SECTION B
South Facing Curtain Wall
RCPs
5TH FLOOR
4TH FLOOR
ENLARGED STAIR SECTION
SQUATTER - DORM HYBRID
THRESHOLD DIAGRAM
DEVIANT ACTS OF DESIGN: SLEEPING AND RESTING Occupying less than 350 square feet, the design provides adequate security and privacy for a regular tenant and squatter while also having plenty of natural light and
KITCHEN - GLASS FLOOR - HALLWAY
open spaces within which to relax in and enjoy nature. The bed’s location mimics the panopticon design and functions as a “watchtower” allowing the person occupying the bed to protect the belongings stored
STAIRCASE
KITCHEN - GLASS FLOOR - PLANT SHELVES
beneath the stairs and have a constant view of the stairs. Change through threshold occurs with the glass floor that spans above the couch providing surveillance of the top floor so that someone in bed below can see what is happening upstairs and in the balcony garden. The top floor is open with a lot of natural daylight while the level below forms more of an enclosure.
BATHROOM - HALLWAY
WINDOW - PLANT SHELVES
LIGHT DIAGRAM
THRESHOLD DIAGRAM
Outdoor and indoor forms of relaxation are brought inside such as gardening, reading, and lounging. Nature exists indoors with the hydroponic garden
LIGHT DIAGRAM
LIGHT DIAGRAM
LIGHT DIAGRAM LIGHT DIAGRAM
and a balcony garden, and is brought to the lower level with glass shelves that hold plants and SECTION D
bring in natural light to the relaxing space below.
SECTION D
SECTION B
SECTION D
SECTION D
SECTION B
SECTION B
SECTION B
SECTION C SECTION A
SECTION C SECTION A
LIGHT DIAGRAM
SECTION A
SECTION A
SECTION C
SECTION C
DEVIANT ACTS OF DESIGN: SLEEPING AND RESTING CASE STUDY - SQUATTERS BODY/ BELONGINGS FUNCTION AS A THRESHOLD
Parent protects children; belongings form threshold
Belongings form threshold
Belongings function as barrier
Person protects belongings
Valuables stored under mattress/pillow
Layering of Found/Borrowed Materials Diagram
Sleeping Positions
Resting Positions
CASE STUDY - PRATT DORM BODY POSITIONS FOR MORE OR LESS PRIVACY
Relaxing sitting positions encourage interaction and lack of boundary
Studying requires no interaction, the body positions form a threshold separating people from each other
Different head level provides privacy, eye contact still possible
Same head level provides minimal privacy, increases eye contact
Foot to head arrangement provides privacy without physical barriers present
Dorm Room Elevation
DORM SECTIONS
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
DORM MODEL
SQUATTER SECTIONS
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
SQUATTER MODEL
HYBRID MODEL DRAWINGS
TOP FLOOR PLAN
BOTTOM FLOOR PLAN
IN USE DIAGRAM
SECTION DRAWINGS
SECTION A
SECTION B
DIAGRAMS AND SECTIONS
EXPLODED AXON
EXPLODED AXON
SECTION C
MATERIALITY DIAGRAM
TILE GLASS GRANITE
STONE
MATERIALITY
WOOD
SECTION D
UNFOLDED PERSPECTIVE