ReThink: A Coworking Office Community by Emily Wright

Coworking OfďŹ ce Community Emily J Wright Comprehensive Project University of Oregon 2015

The Project: Abstract/Proposal Guiding Principles Program

Building + Site Analysis Code Summary

Final Design Documentation Building Systems Approach

Fixtures, Furniture, + Equipment

Research

First Person Research User Scenarios

Appendix

Text-Based Research Precedents + Case Studies

Project proposal

ReThink // Project Proposal

ReThink // Guiding Principles

ReThink // Program

Name Reception

Quantity

Size

Users

Adjacencies

Lighting

300 sf

1-4

Great Hall, Lockers

ambient electric, daylighting

Locker Room, Bike Storage, Kitchen

ambient electric

Member Lobby

700 sf

1-15

Bike Storage

500 sf

Locker Room, Member Lobby

ambient electric

Locker Room

400 sf

Bike Storage, Member Lobby

ambient electric

Showers

40 sf

Bike Storage, Locker Room

ambient electric

Great Hall

1,900 sf

126

Reception, Kitchen, Lockers

ambient electric, daylighting

Personal Lockers

250 sf

1-5

Great Hall, Reception, Member Lobby

ambient electric, daylighting

Kitchen

500 sf

1-8

Great Hall, Member Lobby

ambient electric ambient electric, daylighting

Lounge

300 sf

1-6

Open Desks, Open Tables, Dedicated Desks, Neighborhood Groups, Huddles

Open Tables

650 sf

Lounge, Huddles, Open Desks

ambient electric, daylighting

Open Desks

480 sf

Lounge, Huddles, Open Desks

ambient electric, task, daylighting

Dedicated Desks

400 sf

8-12

Project Rooms, Telephone Booths

ambient electric, task, daylighting ambient electric, task, daylighting

Neighborhood Groups

350 sf

Project Rooms, Telephone Booths, Lounge

Private Offices

40 sf

Project Rooms, Telephone Booths, Lounge

ambient electric, task, daylighting

Huddles

40 sf

1-3

Open Tables, Open Desks

ambient electric

The Forum

700 sf

Dedicated Desks

ambient electric, spot, low-light

Project Rooms

90 sf

1-4

Dedicated Desks

ambient electric

Telephone Booths

30 sf

Project Rooms, Dedicated Desks

ambient electric ambient electric, daylighting

Large Conference Room

300 sf

Neighborhood Groups, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices

Flex Conference Room

600 sf

Neighborhood Groups, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices

ambient electric, daylighting

The Library

600 sf

Neighborhood Groups, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices

ambient electric, task, daylighting

Print and Work Room

450 sf

1-5

Open Desks, Open Tables, Dedicated Desks, Neighborhood Groups, Huddles

ambient electric

Patio

400 sf

Lounge, Open Desks, Open Tables

n/a

Building Lobby

900 sf

Reception

ambient electric, daylighting

Cafe

1,000 sf

Building Lobby, Reception

ambient electric, daylighting

Flex Retail/Gallery

300 sf

Building Lobby, Cafe

ambient electric, track lighting

Open Desks, Open Tables, Project Rooms

ambient electric, daylighting

ReThink Management

600 sf

2-5

Restrooms

200 sf

Great Hall, Lounge, Conference Rooms

ambient electric

Janitorial

30 sf

Elevator

electric

Storage

100 sf

Elevator

electric

Program SF Circulation

17,440 sf (15% of Program SF)

2,616 sf

Available SF

23,809 sf

Total SF

20,056 sf

Total Occupancy

377

ReThink // Program

Least active // mos

Most active // leas

ReThink pulls elements

program concept diagram AMENITIES

OPEN TABLES, DESKS, + HUDDLES

INTERNET

FREE PRINTING

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

LOCKERS DAY USE

MAILBOX

SECURE MEMBER ACCESS

24/7 ACCESS

PROJECT ROOM ACCESS

CONFERENCE ROOM ACCESS

VISITOR ACCESS

PERMANENT



Limited



GENERAL MEMBER



When Available



DEDICATED DESK (20)



NEIGHBORHOOD/ PRIVATE OFFICE (20)



COVERED OUTDOOR

 When Available



Limited



New

Circulation path

exst

Vertical circulation

Basic circulation organization

BIKE STORAGE INDOOR`

DAY PASS

of elevator and work space n first floor.

KITCHEN: COFFEE + TEA

ReThink // Program

ReThink // Building + Site Analysis

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SE Belmont St

SE Hawthorne Blvd

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Portland Street Car CL-Line

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Key

Nearest Transit Stop

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Source: WalkScore.com

nw broadway

4:00

Travel Time to Downtown Portland

Located on the Portland Street Car Line and just a 15 minute walk from the Rose Quarter Transit Center, ReThink makes its easy for its members to commute from all over the Portland area using public transportation.

PDX Union Station

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16:00

sw b

Nw 23rd ave

nw lovejoy st

ReThink // Building + Site Analysis

Existing Conditions • 200 SE Martin Luther King Blvd, Portland, OR • The Salvation Army Building

Existin

Se ANKENY st

Se 6th ave

Se 3rd ave

Se ash st

Se pine st

Se oak st

Walk Bike Ride

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Rose Quarter Transit Center

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SE Stark St

SE Morrison St

SE Madison st

SE Belmont St

SE Hawthorne Blvd

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MAX Lines

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se 11th ave

Burnside Bridge

se grand ave

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Key

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ne couch st

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Source: WalkScore.com

PDX Union Station

se 7th ave

Travel Time to Downtown Portland

8:00

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4:00

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16:00

nw broadway

nw lovejoy st

Nw 23rd ave

Located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Blvd. in Portland, Oregon, The Salvation Army Industrial Home building is located within the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, an area recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Although the building looks like a continuous structure, it is actually composed of two buildings joined together. The south end of the building was originally constructed in 1893 and was taken over by the Salvation Army in 1913. In 1930 the Salvation Army enlisted architect Frederick Manson White to design the northern addition. This addition can be discerned from the west elevation by the transition of arched windows on the south end of the ﬁrst floor to the rectangular storefront windows on the north end. The building also features the original party wall inside as part of the building’s structure. The Salvation Army used this building as it’s headquarters, as well as, the location of their store, sorting facility, and some residencies until 2010. After this time, the building stood vacant until 2013

se mlk blvd

History

Nearest Transit Stop

SE ASH ST

SE MLK BLVD

The Salvation Army Industrial Home operated as a retail store and housing for unemployed, homeless men to live and work.

ADJACENT BUILDING

SE GRAND AVE

ADJACENT BUILDING

In 2010 the Salvation Army moved across the street leaving the building standing empty.

QUICK FACTS

NEIGHBORING BUILDING

Lot Size: 15,000 s.f. (150’-0” x 100’-0”) Building Footprint: approx. 10,000 s.f. (100’-0” x 100’-0”) Adjacent Parking Lot Foot Print: approx. 5,000 s.f. (50’-0” x 100’-0”) Gross Available Square Footage: 28,460 s.f. Basement: 4,652 s.f. 1st Floor: 8,784 s.f. 2nd Floor: 7,630 s.f. 3rd Floor: 7,395 s.f.

SE PINE ST Site & Roof Plan

Scale: 1/32” = 1’-0”

North Stairwell

North 2nd Floor

North Elevation

West Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

South 2nd Floor

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Southern Windows on 3rd Floor

Scale: 1/16” = 1-’0”

Emily J Wright • Comprehensive Project 2015 • Alison Snyder

South Stairs

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Light Well on 3rd Floor

Existing Conditions • 200 SE Martin Luther King Blvd, Portland, OR • The Salvation Army Building

Summer Solstice - 9:00AM

Summer Solstice - 12:00PM

June 21

Summer Solstice - 4:00PM

June 21

Winter Solstice - 9:00AM

Winter Solstice - 12:00PM

December 21

3rd Floor Plan

Winter Solstice - 4:00PM

December 21

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Solar Orientation Diagrams

NTS

Truss Support for Southern Roof 0

uilding

ReThink // Building + Site Analysis

1930 Addition Column and Beam Structure

2nd Floor Plan

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Original Column and Girder Structure

Circulation Shaft

Original Unreinforced Masonry Exterior Wall

Concrete Walls 1930 Addition Foundation Timber Columns and Beams Masonry Wall

Ground Floor Plan

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Structural Diagram

NTS

East - West Section

Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”

North - South Section

Basement Plan

Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”

Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

Emily J Wright • Comprehensive Project 2015 • Alison Snyder

ReThink // Code Summary

Business (Group B) Area Basement

Occup. -

A-3 Uncon. Assembly (Accessory to B)

Mercantile (Group M) Area 0

Occup. -

Area 0

Storage/Mech.

Occup. -

Area

Occup.

790

Ground Floor

7470

300

1900

126

150

2nd Floor

7480

100

3rd Floor

7070

100

Total Building Occupants

22020

220

300

1900

126

1140

361

Total

1/100

1/30

1/15

1/300

ReThink // Code Summary

TABLE 403.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES Water Closets

Lavatories

Occupancy

Male

Female

A-3

1 per 125

1 per 65

Male

Female

Drinking Fountain

Other

1 per 200

1 per 500

1 service sink

1 per 25 for the first 50 and 1 per 50 for the remained exceeding 50

1 per 40 for the first 80 and 1 per 80 for the remainder exceeding 80

1 per 100

1 service sink

1 per 500

1 per 750

1 per 1000

1 service sink

RETHINK MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES Water Closets

Lavatories

Occupancy

Male

Female

Male

Female

Drinking Fountain

Other

A-3

1 service sink

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

ReThink Guiding geometry overlay

program concept diagram

Angle based off of shape of atrium pulls elements through both sides of the building.

New exst

Changes to building + structure Existing structure tied into addition of elevator and new egress stair. New atrium and work space addition over single story element on first floor.

Basic circulation o

organization

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

Least active // most focused

Most active // least focused

Vertical activity gradient

Circulation path

New exst

Vertical circulation

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

Who do you need to work with? What kind of work are you doing today?

OPEN TABLES ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP SHORT TERM

INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

a mixture of sitting and standing height tables located throughout ReThink Non-reserved: open to all members and first-come, first-served Good for short term work Flexible, works well for groups or individual work Encourages collaboration

ACTIVE GROUP SHORT TERM

HUDDLES

ACTIVE GROUP SHORT TERM

FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

Non-reserved desk space open to all members and located throughout the building in less active spaces Individual work space, allows for more private, focused work Comparable to a study carrel, nonpermanent personal domain

DEDICATED DESKS FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

Groups of comfortable seating located throughout ReThink Perfect for informal meetings and collaboration sessions or just a place to relax and check your e-mails Open to all members, these spaces encourage interactions and the chance to connect with someone new

OPEN DESKS

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

A reserved desk located within a group of other dedicated desks Allows for a permanent personal domain with some secure storage Desks can be rented by an individual or a company can rent multiple desks located within the same group (up to 4)

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

Where will be the best place to get this work done?

NEIGHBORHOODS ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

CONFERENCE ROOMS ACTIVE GROUP SHORT TERM

FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

Pods of 4 larger, dedicated desks with more secured storage and private work table Neighborhoods allow for individuals to make strong connections with their “neighbors”, whether or not they work together, and create a stronger community Excellent for small companies who want a more defined space

Available by reservation to members and for rent by the public, large conference rooms offer space for up to 18 individuals, The Forum up to 30 Each room offers whiteboards, tackable surfaces, and integrated technology Beyond meetings, these spaces are also great for hosting workshops, encouraging the sharing of experience and knowledge between members

PRIVATE OFFICES

PROJECT ROOMS

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

Enclosed offices provide the most control over the tenant’s space Furnished or unfurnished, depending on the members’ needs Acoustic separation makes these offices ideal for members doing work that requires a more focused environment for long periods of time

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

Room for up to 5 people Available by reservation or open for use when nothing has been scheduled Can be reserved for longer periods of time (up to a week) to be used for specific projects Each project room provides whiteboard space, tackable surfaces, and technology integration to accommodate a range of project and meeting types

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

SE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD

NEW SKYLIGHT

CAR SHARE

NEIGHBORING BUILDING

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

SE ASH ST

ADJACENT BUILDING SE GRAND AVE

PATIO

HVAC UNIT ADJACENT BUILDING

SECURE BIKE SHELTER

SE PINE ST

SITE AND ROOF PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

MAIL

GREAT HALL 1900 SF

4 MEMBER LOBBY 700 SF KITCHEN 500 SF

RECEPTION 300 SF

LOCKER ROOM + SHOWERS 360 SF

PERSONAL LOCKERS 250 SF

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

PUBLIC CAFE 1000 SF

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

MEMBER BIKE STORAGE 425 SF

UP UP FLEXIBLE RETAIL + GALLERY 300 SF

LOBBY 600 SF

UP UP

GUEST BIKE LOBBY 500 SF

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 36

First floor public + Private zoning

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

POWDER COATED STEEL, MOUNTED WITH 1” STANDOFFS 3FORM PRESSED GLASS INFILL DOUGLAS FIR LUMBER FRAMING

RECEPTION DESK SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

STOR. CORNER LOUNGE 250 SF

OPEN TABLES 650 SF JAN.

OPEN DESKS 480 SF LOUNGE 400 SF UP

8-9 WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

DEDICATED DESKS 480 SF

THE FORUM 570 SF MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

PROJECT ROOMS (3) 90 SF EA. TELEPHONE BOOTHS (5) 30 SF EA. RETHINK MGMT 500 SF

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 42

PRINT + WORKROOM 460 SF

The N

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

Way to Work ! ew

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

TACKABLE SURFACE ON PRIVACY SCREEN

RACEWAY FOR POWER AND DATA

CUBBY DOOR OPENS FLUSH TO DESKTOP FOR EASY STORAGE OF DESKTOP ITEMS

SECURE STORAGE UNIT

VERTICAL STORAGE WHITE PLASTIC LAMINATE DESKTOP

MOBILE FILING CABINET WITH CUSHION TOP FOR FLEXIBLE SEATING AND STORAGE

DESK CLOSED AND LOCKED

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

DESK PLAN

SCALE: 1/2” = 1’-0”

DESK ELEVATION SCALE: 1/2” = 1’-0”

POSSIBLE GROUP CONFIGURATIONS 45

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

CONCEALED ACCESS TO STORAGE UNDER BLEACHERS

ACCESSIBLE SEATING AREA

BLEACHER PLAN SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

’- 0

”

SCALE: 1/4”

: ALE

6”

COVE CONCEALS OUTLETS AND LED STRIP LIGHTING

BLEACHER SECTION NTS SCALE: 1” = 1’-0” 47

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

THE LOOKOUT 475 SF

NEIGHBORHOOD DESK GROUPS (4) 290-380 SF

11 12

PRIVATE OFFICES (4) 40 SF EA.

10 LIVING ROOM 500 SF OPEN TO BELOW

14 DN

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF FLEX CONFERENCE ROOM 575 SF (380 SF EA.)

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

DN DEDICATED DESKS 480 SF

LRG CONFERENCE ROOM 300 SF THE LIBRARY 600 SF

THIRD FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 48

PATIO 400 SF

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

WOOD FRAME DIE CUT ALUMINUM WRAP

TOUCH SCREEN MEETING ROOM BOOKING AND SCHEDULE MANAGER INTEGRATED INTO SIGN

ReThink // Final Design Documentation

PROJECTOR

FLORESCENT COVE LIGHTING DROP DOWN PROJECTION SCREEN

PROJECTOR

FLORESCENT COVE LIGHTING DROP DOWN PROJECTION SCREEN

SECOND FLOOR RCP SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” 54

49’-5” T.O. PARAPET

42’-10” B.O. JOIST 40’-9” B.O. DROP CEILING

31’-10” T.O. LOOKOUT F.F. 28’-11” T.O. 3RD FLOOR F.F.

25’-9” B.O. DROP CEILING

15’-9” T.O. 2ND FLOOR F.F.

1’-5” T.O. 1ST FLOOR NORTH 0’-0” T.O. 1ST FLOOR SOUTH

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ReThink // Building Systems Approach

ReThink // FF+E

ReThink // First Person Research

ReThink // User Scenarios

ReThink // Text-Based Research

ReThink // Precedents + Case Studies

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 1

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 2

STORAGE

MAIL

JAN

LOUNGE

DN PRIVATE OFFICES

LOCKERS MEMBER ENTRY

KITCHENETTE + PRINTER

THE LIBRARY OPEN TO BELOW RETHINK RECEPTION

LOCKER ROOM

KITCHEN

WOMENS WOMENS LRG CONFERENCE

MENS

MED CONFERENCE

BIKE STORAGE

MENS

PUBLIC CAFE

DN PROJECT ROOMS

DN UP

UP UP

LRG CONFERENCE

POP UP RETAIL

LOBBY PUBLIC BIKE LOBBY UP

UP DN STORAGE PROJECT ROOM

JAN

PRINT + WORKROOM

PATIO

UP DN

WOMENS

PROJECT ROOMS TELEPHONE BOOTHS MENS

DN UP

RETHINK MGMT

MAIL LOUNGE DN

LOCKERS MEMBER ENTRY

UP RETHINK RECEPTION

LOCKER ROOM

KITCHEN

WOMENS UP

BIKE STORAGE MENS

PUBLIC CAFE

DN UP UP UP

POP UP RETAIL

LOBBY PUBLIC BIKE LOBBY UP

UP DN STORAGE PROJECT ROOM

PRINT + WORKROOM

JAN

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 2

NORTH/SOUTH SECTION NOT TO SCALE

60’-9” T.O. PARAPET

54’-2” B.O. JOIST

50’-3” B.O. DROP CEILING

40’-3” T.O. 3RD FLOOR F.F.

37’-1” B.O. DROP CEILING

27’-1” T.O. 2ND FLOOR F.F.

12’-9” T.O. 1ST FLOOR NORTH 11’-4” T.O. 1ST FLOOR SOUTH

EL. 3’-4” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR CENTER EL. 2’-11” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR SOUTH

EL. 0’-0” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR NORTH

EAST/WEST SECTION NOT TO SCALE

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 2

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 2 MAIL

DN DN

STORAGE

DINING HALL

MEMBER ENTRY

JAN

UP LOUNGE

RETHINK RECEPTION

LOCKER ROOM

KITCHEN

PROJECT ROOMS WOMENS UP

WOMENS

BIKE STORAGE

MENS

PUBLIC CAFE DN DN

UP UP

PRIVATE OFFICES POP UP RETAIL

MENS

LOBBY PUBLIC BIKE LOBBY DN

THE LIBRARY LRG CONFERENCE

UP DN STORAGE

JAN

PRINT + WORKROOM TELEPHONE BOOTHS

PROJECT ROOMS

PATIO UP

WOMENS

MENS

KITCHENETTE + PRINTER

DN UP

RETHINK MGMT

LRG CONFERENCE

MAIL

DINING HALL MEMBER ENTRY

UP LOUNGE

RETHINK RECEPTION

LOCKER ROOM

KITCHEN

WOMENS UP

BIKE STORAGE MENS

PUBLIC CAFE

DN UP UP UP

POP UP RETAIL

LOBBY PUBLIC BIKE LOBBY UP

UP DN STORAGE

PRINT + WORKROOM TELEPHONE BOOTHS

JAN

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 2

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 3

Emily j wright comprehensive project Spring 2015 // Linda zimmer

A Coworking OfямБce Community

01 03 02

RECEPTION AND GREAT HALL

THE FORUM + OPEN DESKS

NEIGHBORHOOD DESK GROUPS+ FLEX CONFERENCE ROOMS

ReThink // Process Archive - Review 3

THE LOOKOUT 475 SF

NEIGHBORHOOD DESK GROUPS (4) 290-380 SF

PRIVATE OFFICES (4) 40 SF EA.

LIVING ROOM 500 SF

PATIO 400 SF

OPEN TO BELOW DN

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF FLEX CONFERENCE ROOM 575 SF (380 SF EA.)

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

Flexibility

OPEN DESKS 480 SF

Productivity

DN LRG CONFERENCE ROOM 300 SF THE LIBRARY 600 SF

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

health + Wellness DN

STOR. OPEN TABLES 650 SF JAN. CORNER LOUNGE 250 SF

PARTI

CIRCULATION OPEN DESKS 1300 SF PRINT + WORKROOM 460 SF

LOUNGE 400 SF UP

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

THE FORUM 570 SF MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

PROJECT ROOMS (3) 90 SF EA.

ACTIVITY GRADIENT

TELEPHONE BOOTHS (5) 30 SF EA.

RETHINK MGMT 500 SF

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

least active - most focused

Most active - least focused

MAIL

GREAT KITCHEN HALL 1900 SF

MEMBER KITCHEN LOBBY 700 SF

An Activity Based Work Place What kind of work are you doing today?

Who do you need to work with?

KITCHEN 500 SF UP

Where will be the best place to get this work done?

RECEPTION 300 SF

OPEN TABLES ACTIVE

OPEN DESKS FOCUSED

ACTIVE

NEIGHBORHOODS FOCUSED

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

 a mixture of sitting and standing height tables located throughout ReThink  non-reserved: open to all members and ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served  good for short term work  flexible, works well for groups or individual work  encourages collaboration

DEDICATED DESKS

HUDDLES ACTIVE

 non-reserved desk space open to all members and located throughout the building in less active spaces  individual work space, allows for more private, focused work  comparable to a study carrel, nonpermanent personal domain

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

 groups of comfortable seating located throughout ReThink  perfect for informal meetings and collaboration sessions or just a place to relax and check your e-mails  open to all members, these spaces encourage interactions and the chance to connect with someone new

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

 pods of 4 of larger, dedicated desks with more secured storage  neighborhoods allow for individuals to make strong connections with their “neighbors”, whether or not they work together, and create a stronger community  excellent for small companies who want a more deﬁned space

PRIVATE OFFICES ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

 a reserved desk located within a group of other dedicated desks  allows for a permanent personal domain with some secure storage  desks can be rented by an individual or a company can rent multiple desks located within the same group (up to 6)

 enclosed ofﬁces provide the most control over the tenant’s space  ranging in size from 1 to 4 people, furnished or unfurnished, depending on the members’ needs  acoustic separation makes these ofﬁces ideal for members doing work that requires a more focused environment for long periods of time

LOCKER ROOM + SHOWERS 360 SF

PERSONAL LOCKERS 250 SF

CONFERENCE ROOMS ACTIVE

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

 available by reservation to members and for rent by the public, large conference rooms offer space for up to 12 individuals  each conference room offers whiteboards, tackable surfaces, and integrated technology  beyond meetings, these spaces are also great for hosting workshops, encouraging the sharing of experience and knowledge between members

PUBLIC CAFE 1000 SF

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF UP

PROJECT ROOMS ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

 room for up to 5 people  available by reservation or open for use when nothing has been scheduled  can be reserved for longer periods of time (up to a week) to be used for speciﬁc projects  each project room provides whiteboard space, tackable surfaces, and technology integration to accommodate a range of project and meeting types

MEMBER BIKE STORAGE 425 SF

UP POP UP RETAIL 300 SF

UP LOBBY 600 SF

UP GUEST BIKE LOBBY 500 SF

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

60’-9” T.O. PARAPET

100

54’-2” B.O. JOIST

50’-3” B.O. DROP CEILING

40’-3” T.O. 3RD FLOOR F.F.

37’-1” B.O. DROP CEILING

UP GREAT KITCHEN HALL 1900 SF

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RECEPTION 300 SF

LOCKER ROOM + SHOWERS 360 SF

PERSONAL LOCKERS 250 SF

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WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

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PUBLIC CAFE 1000 SF

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MENS RESTROOM 230 SF UP

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MEMBER BIKE STORAGE 425 SF

UP POP UP RETAIL 300 SF

UP LOBBY 600 SF

UP GUEST BIKE LOBBY 500 SF

EAST/WEST SECTION SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

60’-9” T.O. PARAPET

54’-2” B.O. JOIST

50’-3” B.O. DROP CEILING

40’-3” T.O. 3RD FLOOR F.F.

37’-1” B.O. DROP CEILING

27’-1” T.O. 2ND FLOOR F.F.

12’-9” T.O. 1ST FLOOR NORTH 11’-4” T.O. 1ST FLOOR SOUTH

EL. 3’-4” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR CENTER EL. 2’-11” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR SOUTH

EL. 0’-0” B.O. BASEMENT FLOOR NORTH

NORTH/SOUTH SECTION SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”

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A Coworking Office Community 200 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD // PORTLAND, OR

CLOSED

TWO SEPARATE CONFERENCE SPACES WITH SEATING UP TO 10 INDIVIDUALS

OPEN

LARGE CONFERENCE SPACE, TABLE LEAVES FACILITATE SEATING FOR 18 - FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

FLEX CONFERENCE ROOMS

dissolving the corner office

Flexibility Productivity Guiding principles

he way in which people live and work is continually changing. This has never been more true with regards to how people find work and support themselves in this place in time. The job market, especially for young professionals, has often been unpredictable and unreliable. This, along with advances in technology and changing priorities in finding a balance between work and life, has created a shift in popularity towards self-employment. It is now easier than ever to start your own business and become your own boss. Despite the empowerment, the self-employed can also face challenges in the everyday operation of business that are very different from work methods in larger companies. One such challenge is finding a place to work. In search of alternatives to the home office or working at coffee shops, a new model for office design has emerged. These open-plan, communal work spaces are referred to as coworking offices.

The idea of the corner office has been a long been associated with the traditional hierarchical office structure. It stood as a symbol of status and power within a company and was highly sought after. However, in a coworking office, this model of corner offices is unnecessary and undesirable. My concept was to create a series of communal lounges and seating areas that democratized the corner spaces. On each ﬂoor this corner becomes a destination and takes full advantage of the large windows and views. The spaces also follow the activity gradient through the building culminating in the Lookout Lounge on the top ﬂoor.

ReThink is a proposed coworking office space for Portland, Oregon that will feature a variety of work space types to support a diverse group of working individuals. This project provides the perfect platform for the investigation of the contemporary office space in the context of shared spaces and diverse user groups. It will also look at the challenges of creating productive spaces for individuals, as well as promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking. The project also seeks to test different scenarios for retail, and a food oriented establishment, alongside the ReThink coworking community and how these elements will further support the goals of the project.

health + Wellness

LOOKOUT LOUNGE

WALL GRAPHIC

Least active // most focused

1. Connects the user to the history of the building. 2. Creates a wayfinding orientation point. 3. Becomes an additional brand asset to ReThink’s branding and identity.

ReThink Guiding geometry overlay

program concept diagram

Angle based off of shape of atrium pulls elements through both sides of the building.

I took this opportunity to reimagine ReThink’s identity in the form of a large hand painted sign, which would have been common for the era. It also takes inspiration from the original Salvation Army shield that had been painted on the wall and preserved by the later addition.

CONCEALED ACCESS TO STORAGE UNDER BLEACHERS

New

Circulation path

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THE FORUM

New exst

Vertical circulation

Basic circulation organization

Way to Work ! ew

The creation of the atrium through the center of the building provided for the opportunity to expose and restore the north facade of the original building. The large wall also offered the chance to create a strong vertical connection through the building.

Vertical activity gradient

Changes to building + structure

The N

Main benefits: Most active // least focused

Vertical circulation

Existing structure tied into addition of elevator and new egress stair. New atrium and work space addition over single story element on first floor.

An Activity Based Work Place

ACCESSIBLE SEATING AREA

Who do you need to work with?

INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

ACTIVE

HUDDLES

INDIVIDUAL

NEIGHBORHOODS ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL

SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

non-reserved desk space open to all members and located throughout the building in less active spaces individual work space, allows for more private, focused work comparable to a study carrel, nonpermanent personal domain

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP SHORT TERM

INDIVIDUAL

FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

DIE CUT ALUMINUM WRAP

LONG TERM

SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0” TOUCH SCREEN MEETING ROOM BOOKING AND SCHEDULE MANAGER INTEGRATED INTO SIGN

PROJECT ROOMS

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

a reserved desk located within a group of other dedicated desks allows for a permanent personal domain with some secure storage desks can be rented by an individual or a company can rent multiple desks located within the same group (up to 4)

WOOD FRAME

available by reservation to members and for rent by the public, large conference rooms offer space for up to 18 individuals, The Forum up to 30 each room offers whiteboards, tackable surfaces, and integrated technology beyond meetings, these spaces are also great for hosting workshops, encouraging the sharing of experience and knowledge between members

PRIVATE OFFICES

ACTIVE GROUP SHORT TERM

LONG TERM

groups of comfortable seating located throughout ReThink perfect for informal meetings and collaboration sessions or just a place to relax and check your e-mails open to all members, these spaces encourage interactions and the chance to connect with someone new

LONG TERM

ACTIVE

FOCUSED

GROUP

INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM

SHORT TERM

room for up to 5 people available by reservation or open for use when nothing has been scheduled can be reserved for longer periods of time (up to a week) to be used for specific projects each project room provides whiteboard space, tackable surfaces, and technology integration to accommodate a range of project and meeting types

enclosed offices provide the most control over the tenant’s space furnished or unfurnished, depending on the members’ needs acoustic separation makes these offices ideal for members doing work that requires a more focused environment for long periods of time

room signage

SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”

CONFERENCE ROOMS

pods of 4 larger, dedicated desks with more secured storage and private work table neighborhoods allow for individuals to make strong connections with their “neighbors”, whether or not they work together, and create a stronger community excellent for small companies who want a more defined space

DEDICATED DESKS FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL

GROUP

GROUP SHORT TERM

a mixture of sitting and standing height tables located throughout ReThink non-reserved: open to all members and first-come, first-served good for short term work ﬂexible, works well for groups or individual work encourages collaboration

SHORT TERM

FOCUSED

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GROUP SHORT TERM

OPEN DESKS ACTIVE

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FOCUSED

BLEACHER PLAN

Where will be the best place to get this work done?

What kind of work are you doing today?

OPEN TABLES ACTIVE

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COVE CONCEALS OUTLETS AND LED STRIP LIGHTING

BLEACHER SECTION SCALE: 1” = 1’-0”

SCALE: 1” = 1’-0”

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS OPEN TABLES, DESKS, + HUDDLES

INTERNET

FREE PRINTING

DAY PASS

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Limited

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GENERAL MEMBER

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DEDICATED DESK (20)

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NEIGHBORHOOD/ PRIVATE OFFICE (20)

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AMENITIES

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

MAILBOX

SECURE MEMBER ACCESS

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When Available

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LOCKERS DAY USE

PROJECT ROOM ACCESS

CONFERENCE ROOM ACCESS

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Limited

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24/7 ACCESS

VISITOR ACCESS

KITCHEN: COFFEE + TEA

PERMANENT

BIKE STORAGE INDOOR`

COVERED OUTDOOR

 When Available

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ADJACENT BUILDING

NEW SKYLIGHT PATIO

SE GRAND AVE

SE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD

SE ASH ST

HVAC UNIT

PERSONAL LOCKERS

ADJACENT BUILDING

CAR SHARE

SECURE BIKE SHELTER

NEIGHBORING BUILDING

SE PINE ST

SITE AND ROOF PLAN SCALE: 1/32” = 1’-0”

Furniture + Materials When shaping the approach and philosophy to the materials selection in this project, the main design principles played a large part. Productivity, ﬂexibility, and health and wellness rely heavily on the contents of a space to support them. All three elements are closely linked and translate into aesthetic, functionality, and environmental factors when looking at materials and FF&E selections. In order to support a work environment that bridges that gap between a traditional office and a nontraditional work space, it was important to establish a general aesthetic that takes elements from both ideas and combines them into an eclectic mix that would attract the desired user group. It was important to me that all the elements did not feel out of place in an office environment, but that they also did not look too contemporary and corporate, which can make a space not feel inviting. To create a more welcoming space I looked to inspiration from the home, especially elements that had a vintage feel. This two design ideas come together to create a mixture of spaces that are both comfortable, but also feel like a place to get your work done.

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THE LOOKOUT 475 SF

NEIGHBORHOOD DESK GROUPS (4) 290-380 SF

PRIVATE OFFICES (4) 40 SF EA.

LIVING ROOM 500 SF

PATIO 400 SF

OPEN TO BELOW

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

14 FLEX CONFERENCE ROOM 575 SF (380 SF EA.)

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

DN DEDICATED DESKS 480 SF

LRG CONFERENCE ROOM 300 SF THE LIBRARY 600 SF

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS

THIRD FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

STOR. CORNER LOUNGE 250 SF

OPEN TABLES 650 SF JAN.

OPEN DESKS 480 SF PRINT + WORKROOM 460 SF

LOUNGE 400 SF UP

6-7 WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

EDICATED DESKS 6

CUBBY DOOR OPENS FLUSH TO DESKTOP FOR EASY STORAGE OF DESKTOP ITEMS

TACKABLE SURFACE ON PRIVACY SCREEN

THE FORUM 570 SF

DEDICATED DESKS 480 SF

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

RACEWAY FOR POWER AND DATA

SECURE STORAGE UNIT

DESK PLAN

SCALE: 1/2” = 1’-0”

VERTICAL STORAGE

PROJECT ROOMS (3) 90 SF EA.

WHITE PLASTIC LAMINATE DESKTOP

TELEPHONE BOOTHS (5) 30 SF EA. RETHINK MGMT 500 SF

DESK CLOSED AND LOCKED

MOBILE FILING CABINET WITH CUSHION TOP FOR FLEXIBLE SEATING AND STORAGE

DESK ELEVATION SCALE: 1/2” = 1’-0”

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

POSSIBLE GROUP CONFIGURATIONS

POWDER COATED STEEL, MOUNTED WITH 1” STANDOFFS 3FORM PRESSED GLASS INFILL DOUGLAS FIR LUMBER FRAMING

MAIL

GREAT HALL 1900 SF

RETHINK RECEPTION

MEMBER LOBBY 700 SF

KITCHEN 500 SF

creating collisions - connecting communities performance and innovation. These chance an empty elevator lobby, but an open and encounters are often referred to as collisions. active space. A cafe and ﬂexible retail and gallery space invite the public in. This creates While the idea of collisions was crucial a strong connection between the ReThink within ReThink’s work spaces, it also played community and the greater community of the an important role in the design of the area and increases the chances for those building’s first ﬂoor entrance and lobby. The key interactions. building’s main entrance opens up, not into

RECEPTION 300 SF

LOCKER ROOM + SHOWERS 360 SF

PERSONAL LOCKERS 250 SF

WOMENS RESTROOM 230 SF

PUBLIC CAFE 1000 SF

dedicated desks neighborhoods private offices

MENS RESTROOM 230 SF

MEMBER BIKE STORAGE 425 SF

FLEXIBLE RETAIL + GALLERY 300 SF

LOBBY 600 SF

UP UP

GUEST BIKE LOBBY 500 SF

Open Tables Huddles Meeting Rooms

ENTRANCE LOBBY

open desks

First floor public + Private zoning

RECEPTION DESK SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”

Within the confines of ReThink a community is fostered, allowing individuals with a variety of interests, experience, and knowledge to interact and collaborate. Research in workplace development has begun to find that chance encounters with people who an individual may not have normally interacted with actually increases

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

49’-5” T.O. PARAPET

42’-10” B.O. JOIST 40’-9” B.O. DROP CEILING

31’-10” T.O. LOOKOUT F.F.

PROJECTOR

28’-11” T.O. 3RD FLOOR F.F.

25’-9” B.O. DROP CEILING

FLORESCENT COVE LIGHTING DROP DOWN PROJECTION SCREEN

15’-9” T.O. 2ND FLOOR F.F.

PROJECTOR

1’-5” T.O. 1ST FLOOR NORTH

SECOND FLOOR RCP SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

0’-0” T.O. 1ST FLOOR SOUTH

FLORESCENT COVE LIGHTING DROP DOWN PROJECTION SCREEN

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