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Visual & Built Environments
Elly Braate Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
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Natural light and nature are critical in everyday life. Natural light and connecting to the outdoors are incorporated in NEXT using large windows, with most spaces designed with glass walls to further the light into the interior. Due to Biophilia’s importance in the workplace, live plants play a huge role in the design, being incorporated into every space. Use of reclaimed woods and other recycled materials is also prominent in the design portraying the importance of Biophilia. The completed NEXT office suite design intent is supported by incorporating social distancing protocols, sanitation stations, evidence based design, and all client adjacency requests.
Design Expo / Q&A Group A
Art Park
Jenneken Buschur Deb de Laski-Smith, faculty mentor
The focus of this project is to incorporate several philosophies of urban design while creating a 3D model of an outdoor public space. I selected art pieces to supplement the park’s purpose. The model takes inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion. Kevin Lynch wrote about physical and spatial characteristics of created environments in The Image of the City. He defined Five Elements: Path, Edge, District, Node, and Landmark that influence human perception in cities. The intention for this project is to create a satisfying environment given the implementation of these elements.
Design Expo / Live Group B / 10:45 a.m.
Carmen Cheng and Samadhi Tedrow Ryan English, faculty mentor
Our contribution to the Crossing Lines Design Expo, Inside the Busy Mind, illustrates the metaphorical world of the average person with much to do. Conceived and created in 3D, Inside the Busy Mind engages the audience on a surrealistic journey through the visual paradigm of the human psyche through a visual theme of an ongoing recreational area that is affixed within the void of the subconscious. Lifelike animal balloons overlooking a complex racetrack, vibrant lights splashing throughout the scene, athletes racing to the finish; there is much to discover. As technical artists, we deliver a thrilling experience, from our dynamic minds to yours.
Design Expo / Live Group D / 3:00 p.m.
NEXT Solution Statement
Taylor Clark Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
The client Next, a global real estate firm, is expanding to a 7,000 sq/ft suite located in Denver, CO. The interior design draws inspiration from the Denver region, the company brand, and culture. All client needs are provided in the design; room adjacency requirements, spaces that serve a multifunctional purpose, and employee well-being. The design element of “Balance” is reflected in the architectural details of the design. This design incorporates 2 Well Building Standards, #88 Biophilia, represented by the self-maintaining live walls throughout the interior, and #62 Air quality, handled by an HVAC technician to provide clean, pollutant free air throughout the office.
Design Expo / Q&A Group B
Esther Clingan Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
A New NEXT office space located in Denver, Colorado is designed to accommodate 20 employees. Incorporating Free address system office space into the design reflects NEXT culture that pulls inspiration from the local area. The design principle of harmony is reflected in the interior design through the repetition of the color sage creating composition.The WELL Building standard #84 Health and Wellness Awareness is incorporated by adding a Library of wellness resources. The WELL Building standard #88 Biophillia is designed into an herb garden allowing for employees to seek connection to nature.
Design Expo / Q&A Group D
Dynamic Storytelling with Animation
William Glover Ryan English, faculty mentor
Animation presents a seemingly boundless form of storytelling. Unlike other visual mediums, animation is not bound to physical limitations. Using animation, a story about relationships no longer needs to be between two people. It could be between two animals or two shapes. Through animation, character can be given to seemingly anything. From there, metaphors, bonds, or inner thoughts can be represented completely visually. Animation’s advantages can be utilized to expand the ways in which stories are told. This project aims to legitimize animation as a narrative device for all stories, unlike the adolescent focused narratives it has been tied to in Western Media.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
Sarah Gowell Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
NEXT is a global company expanding into a new office space in Denver, CO, that accommodates 20 employees. The NEXT Denver office is designed with nature in mind by incorporating natural light and biophilic elements. Repeating patterns, colors, and forms create a unified space for employees. The open floor plan creates a sense of community, while also providing choice and control for employees to choose where and how they work, either focusing, learning, socializing, or collaborating. Overall, The redesigned NEXT office suite supports the client’s goal of employee well-being and cross generational mentoring. The design incorporates the required area adjacencies, Covid 19 distancing protocols, and sanitation stations.
Design Expo / Q&A Group A
NEXT Global Real Estate Design
Hailee L Heath Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
The newly designed office and logo focus on bringing the natural world into Next’s space to capitalize on the concept of biophilia, by incorporating nature into multiple aspects of design. This design also relies on Feng Shui for color and pattern: green, black, white, with wood accents. Collectively these colors have positive connotations. The mission for the office suite at NEXT is “To nurture the innate human-nature connection within the project.” This is supported through evidence-based design in the Well Building Standards of # 87 and # 88, as seen in the inclusion of local artwork, landscape inspiration, and the use of foliage.
Design Expo / Q&A Group D
Kyla Jones Diane Guveara, faculty mentor
NEXT Commercial Design Firm’s goals are based on the well-being of its occupants. “Enhancing collaboration amongst employees and consultants” is a core goal of the company. By using multifunctional layouts, teamwork is easily accessible. Providing flexible seating options and spaces allows the users to work at their fullest potential. Various layouts are used to create an inclusive environment where one can focus, learn, socialize, or refresh. Using the WELL Building Standard #63 and biophilia throughout the design boosts morale and productivity. In conclusion, the completed design solution of the NEXT office suite reflects the core company goals and improves employee well-being.
Design Expo / Q&A Group B
NEXT Commercial Real Estate
Margaret Kirchner Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
NEXT commercial real estate of Denver gives the client the spaces needed to collaborate and network efficiently throughout the space. Creating a collaborative and inspiring environment increases overall company productivity and efficiency. The design also includes the WELL building standard #79 for sound masking standard #73. Steelcase privacy walls provide sound masking and also help define different spaces. The use of natural light throughout the design provides a more energy-efficient space and incorporates the city’s culture and art. Including all of these elements provides the client with a flexible and collaborative space for employees and clients.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
Madisyn Kleinhans Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
WELL Building Standard 88 encourages the interaction and incorporation of nature into all spaces. Living plant walls and various smaller plants are located throughout the space so employees can reduce stress, concentrate, and achieve overall comfort. Natural wood elements are placed throughout the design to create consistency and a sense of movement to ensure the ability to focus. Numerous free-address workspaces surround the open office area, so employees are free to control their workday. Natural light is encouraged throughout the space to continue healthy circadian rhythms for the employees as instructed by WELL Building Standard 61. Overall, Next employees are comfortable and healthy in their new office.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
Funkadelik
Nakia Lemon Holly Mosher, faculty mentor
My clothing line “Funkadelik”is inspired by the 80s/90s office chic apparel. The line is intended specially for plus size and gender-nonconforming individuals. The project includes a clothing line consisting of 15-20 garments and cost sheets for each garment. My inspiration for this project comes from research on fashion industry apparel trends. MockShop Virtual Retailing Software is used to design a 3-D model that includes fixtures, windows, decor, fitting rooms, cash wrap, storage space, and merchandise. The project features a booklet, a Powerpoint presentation, and a diorama mockstore. This research enables me to pursue my passion in the retail industry for Visual Merchandising.
Design Expo / Live Group A / 9:45 a.m.
Rachel Madison Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
NEXT is adding a new office space that accommodates their multigenerational team of 20 employees with physical distancing protocols issued by the pandemic. This space enhances team collaboration and focus by reflecting on the re-branded logo and corporate culture of employee wellbeing. The layout provides easy circulation and natural light to help promote wellbeing. Active furnishings, such as active workstations and adjustable height desks, are designed into work zones. And altruism is incorporated by displaying volunteer activities that the company partakes in. A variety of active vintage and contemporary textures and materials are the main emphasis in this office.
Design Expo / Q&A Group D
NEXT Real Estate Design Rebranding
Katherine Moses Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
The newly designed NEXT office suite is designed with circulation in mind to create a functional space for the employees and clients. Evidence-Based Design is used to support two aspects of the design. One, WELL Building Standard #54 Circadian Light Design, “sets a minimum threshold for daytime light intensity”. Natural light is an energy-conserving solution, which will reduce the amount of energy needed in the workplace and can save the company money. Two, WELL Building standard #71 Active Furnishings promotes employee movement and flexibility within the workplace. This idea of movement and circulation throughout the workplace increases worker mobility and promotes physical activity.
Design Expo / Q&A Group A
Daisy Price Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
This newly designed office utilizes the design principle of movement by being both versatile and having multiple paths through the space. The design also promotes Altruism, WELL building standard #96, by advertising projects next to the company logo on the street, where the community passes. Furthering the Altruism design aspect, the community accessible rooms are positions nearest to reception. The office also promotes Interior Fitness Circulation, WELL building Standard #64, with accessible corridors, path options, and entrances between spaces. In addition, the re-branded and redesigned Next logo represents the new vision of Next Corporate Real Estate and Project Management.
Design Expo / Q&A Group D
NEXT Commercial Real Estate
Eveline Que Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
NEXT, a commercial real estate and project management firm, is expanding their 100 global location enterprise to Denver, Colorado. Their new office is designed for 20 socially distanced employees, which reflects the design principle of proportion. Free address, multigenerational, and team work environments are included in the design to reflect their overall company brand and culture. The WELL Building Standard #63 Daylight Fenestration is incorporated by automatic shades and non reflective surfaces. The second WELL Building Standard.
Design Expo / Q&A Group B
Afton J. Reich Deborah de Laski-Smith, faculty mentor
This pavilion is based on design elements proposed by the urban planner Kevin A. Lynch. Two distinct areas of this pavilion provide a variety of benches, water features, and greenery to give the user places to linger, meditate, or even read a book. Several prominent nodes and landmarks exist to provide clear orientation and wayfinding. The water feature directs movement through the space creating a circular and harmonious experience. Materials are selected to convey a contrast of textures- the warm wooden elements provide contrast to the synthetic foam core board, while the tissue paper bushes, the stick tree, and the ribbon green wall subtly indicate greenery.
Design Expo / Live Group D / 3:30 p.m.
Vardan Sargsyan Paul Majeske, faculty mentor
Orthodox Christian Churches of the Eastern world, having developed in a socio-cultural setting removed from the post-1500s developments of the West, face a unique challenge in adopting information & communication technologies (ICTs) in the Information Age. The mediums by which Sacred Texts are transmitted affects the way they are consumed, ultimately affecting the implications of action for the individual as it relates to salvation. This paper illustrates how using online video to transmit Sacred Teachings can produce a practice of Orthodox Christianity that is in part incompatible with the Traditions of the Churches, and characteristic of modern religious fundamentalism.
Oral / Live Session B / 10:40 a.m.
Mya Sherman Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
The design of NEXT’s new multi-generational office includes ceiling clouds and blue coloring throughout the design creating repetition and balance. Included in the design are self-watering biophilia walls in several locations like the connect zone, virtual reality, and meditation room. Additionally, ergonomics are considered through height adjustable desks, multiple seating options, adjustable monitors, and adjustable seating through the office spaces. Along with nine sanitation stations, room scheduling wizards are used to help avoid unwanted contact between people throughout the day for health and safety.
Design Expo / Q&A Group A
NEXT Commercial Real Estate Office
Kelsey Shields Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
The newly designed NEXT office suite is designed to support the client’s goals and design intent. The Design Principle of contrast is reflected in the interior design through the use of color. Physical distancing protocols are followed in the design through sanitation stations and reservable room technology to support physical distancing. The WELL Building Standard #60 Automated Shading and Dimming Controls, is applied to the design by providing automated shades on exterior windows. The WELL Building Standard #69 Active Transportation Support is applied in the design by providing bicycle storage, a locker room, including lockers, a double vanity, and shower.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
Jillian Sitkiewicz Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
NEXT is a global commercial real estate project management firm. This new expansion in Denver, Colorado is a 7,000 square foot office space that reflects their overall company brand and culture. This space incorporates the design principle contrast to differentiate between employee and client spaces. The Denver skyline is used as inspiration for the varying ceiling heights throughout the space. The WELL Building Standard #53 Visual Lighting is designed into the lighting to provide adequate light levels that support visual activity throughout the space, and #97 Material Transparency is incorporated by promoting material transparency of safe materials along the supply chain.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
NEXT Commercial Real Estate Office Design
Peyton Spieth Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
Drawing initial inspiration from yoga studios, the development of the design, for the NEXT commercial space, incorporates clean and cozy spaces with a cool color scheme of blue and green. Biophilia enhances the space with plants throughout the design, enhanced by natural surface materials and natural lighting where appropriate. Social distancing, health, and safety are also taken into account in public and private meeting spaces with the addition of free address work spaces, mother rooms, meeting, and presentation spaces. Reception and the Cafe are given special attention with various seating options and spaces designed to enhance collaboration, comfort, and rejuvenation.
Design Expo / Q&A Group B
Design Solution Statement for NEXT Global Commercial Real Estate Firm
Marie Surur Diane Guevara, faculty mentor
Next global commercial real estate firm’s main focus is to enhance the ability for coworkers to work in a combined environment that replicates the feeling of working from home. Humans have a natural desire to go outdoors and be connected with nature. Therefore, biophilia is implemented into the office suite by incorporating living plants. It has been shown to improve cognitive function, reduce stress, and improve mood. Additionally, nutritional transparency is placed into the work café to add to the wellbeing of the employees. In order to incorporate social distancing protocols, sanitization stations are placed in accessible locations for both clients and employees.
Design Expo / Q&A Group C
Entrance Plaza
Austin Thomason Deb de Laski-Smith, faculty mentor
With the Greek Golden Mean as an inspiration, this design is for an outdoor space including both a water feature and a pavilion. It includes a grand entryway, suitable for a large public building. Every component consists of rectangles sliced into triangles and quadrilaterals, with no right angles present. A cantilevered roof soars over the entrance, overlapping the first water feature. A narrow stream of water, the only soft piece in this otherwise hard, angular space, falls from the leading point of the roof, bridging the gap between above and below. Lynch’s theory of mental maps is utilized with each element: paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks guiding the design.
