The Space Between by Alanna Frierson

THE SPACE

KOBI KARP OFFICE DESIGN

BETWEEN

ALANNA FRIERSON

TABLE

CONTENTS

PRE DESIGN CLIENT PROFILE

LOCATION PROFILE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FOOTPRINT

PROGRAMMING

DIAGRAMMING

CONCEPT AND GOALS

SOLUTION STATEMENT

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

FLOOR 15 FLOOR PLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

FLOOR 16 FLOOR PLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

RECEPTION ELEVATION AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL 19 WORK CAFE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND CONFERENCE 23 COFFEE BAR AND BENCHING 25 WORKSTATION FLYOUT 27

Kobi Karp is a firm rooted in transparency both in design and in interaction. Their designs directly reflect a firm whose primary goals include harmony and sustainability. Matt Picard, the Senior Project Designer is responsible for many of the sustainable projects of KKAID since joining the firm in 2004. The projects of KKAID not only address the needs of large businesses, they also address the socioeconomic disparities of our time with affordable housing projects, such as the Miami City Landing.

CLIENT PROFILE

KKAID touts their understanding of aesthetic and its place in design, but makes a point to emphasize purpose and soul as being more important for an enriching environment.

HISTORY Founded in 1996, Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design Inc. is a full-service firm lead by its namesake. KKAID works on a variety of projects both domestically and abroad, but has a clear stake in the restoration of Miami's Art Deco District. The quality and passion behind KKAID's work has led to recognition by the city of Miami with a key to the city. The firm has also received the AIA Outstanding Service Award. and the NEWH Excellence in DesignAward.

LOCATION ANALYSIS Location

1. Site

Restaurants

1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 2. SLS Brickell Hotel Restaurant 3. Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine 4. PM Fish and Steakhouse 5. Lima 6. Pieduck's Pizza 7. Caviar Russe

Public Transportation 1. Brickell Metromover Station

Exercise

1. RedBike Studios 2. Equinox 3. Crossfit Veda

Hotels

1. SLS Brickell Hotel 2. Atton Hotel 3. Four Seasons

1400 SW 1st AVENUE, MIAMI, FL The Brickell area in Miami, south of downtown, is known for its close-proximity to the water and its subsequent plethora of residential high-rises. Brickell has now begun to outgrow its roots: overtaking the Central Business District, and has become the most dense neighborhood in Miami as of 2010. The site, located at 1400 SW 1st Ave, is only 1.1 miles from downtown Miami, a 10-minute drive in the morning, and on the bus route. Nearby are many restaurants and areas of interest, such as the shops at Mary Brickell Village. Its position in Brickell can be maximized with a south-east orientation, which will take advantage of the views to the water and the high-rises along the water. The location of the new Kobi Karp office will exemplify office design trends - touching on both the corporate and residential styles of its surroundings, to create an enriching environment.

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2 4

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KOBI KARP admin

project

documentation visualization

accounting

office execs ( 8 )

project manager ( 3 )

project manager ( 2 )

media manager ( 1 )

director ( 1 )

human resources ( 2 )

senior designer ( 16 )

code management ( 4 )

renderings ( 8 )

infrastructure/cloud ( 4 )

accounts manager ( 1 )

reception ( 1 )

junior designer ( 8 )

ff+e management ( 8 )

detail ( 4 )

troubleshooting ( 3 )

accounts associate ( 2 )

interns ( 2 )

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE payroll manager ( 1 )

MATRIX ANALYSIS + DESIGN IMPLICATIONS Because of the Matrix organizational structure, Kobi Karp focuses on projects laterally instead of by hierarchy. This allows people to be working on multiple projects at once while still reporting to someone above them. This is particularly important in the studios (interiors, architecture, and visualization.) It is important to design a space that allows for this movement laterally as well as up the chain of command. Freedom for users to choose their proper work modes will be crucial for the success of the project.

FOOTPRINT

12,512 sqft

Q T Y

SPACE TYPE

SQFT

FURNITURE REQUIREMENTS

INDIVIDUAL

TOTAL

RECEPTION AND WAITING AREA

647

RECEPTION DESK AND CHAIR; SEATING FOR 4 - 8 GUESTS

VISITOR BENCHING

402

SEATING AND COUNTER SPACE FOR TRANSIENT WORKERS

8 SEAT CONFERENCE

150

300

SEATING FOR 8, SPACE FOR A PROJECTOR, SCREENS, AND MARKERSPACE

6 SEAT CONFERENCE

143

SEATING FOR 6; SPACE FOR A PROJECTOR, SCREENS, AND MARKERSPACE

4 SEAT CONFERENCE

136

272

SEATING FOR 4; SPACE FOR A PROJECTOR, SCREENS, AND MARKERSPACE

PRIVATE ENCLAVES

125.5

251

PRIVATE PHONE ROOM WITH APPROPRIATE ACOUSTICS; CHAIR; LOUNGE FURNITURE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

150

MONITOR, CLOCKING STATION, ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE FOR 2 - 3

EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTING OFFICE

150

450

MONITOR, CLOCKING STATION, ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE FOR 2 - 3

EXECUTIVE BILLING OFFICE

150

300

MONITOR, CLOCKING STATION, ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE FOR 2 - 3

EXECUTIVE HR OFFICE

150

300

MONITOR, CLOCKING STATION, ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE FOR 2 - 3

IT OFFICE

150

MONITOR, CLOCKING STATION, ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE FOR 2 - 3; SERVER ROOM WITH CLOSED DOOR

DESIGN LIBARY

348

TABLE FOR SAMPLE LAYOUTS, MOVEABLE SEATING, VARYING CRI LIGHTING, STORAGE, PINUP SPACE

6' X 12' MANAGER WORKSTATION

432

SEATING; STORAGE FOR DOCUMENTS, STANDING HEIGHT DESK FOR COLLABORATION, TASK LIGHT

6' X 6' DESIGNER WORKSTATION

1728

SEATING; STORAGE FOR DOCUMENTS, MONITOR, TASK LIGHTING

25 SEAT WORK CAFE

1129

STANDING HEIGHT TABLES, BAR SEATING, MOVEABLE SEATING

COFFEE BAR / KITCHENETTE

343

348

COMFORTABLE SEATING, SHELVING; MICROWAVE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, SMALL REFRIGERATOR

IT TROUBLESHOOTING

181

STANDING HEIGHT DESKS WITH A CLOCKING STATION AND PLACE FOR COMPUTERS

IT PRINTING

COMPUTER SPACE FOR RENDERINGS, 4 PRINTERS, INK AND CABLE STORAGE

SUPPLY CLOSETS

165

SHELVING AND STORAGE FOR CLEANING, PAPER, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

NOTES

TOTALS

Guests are in reception area for a very short time For approx 8 employees

Soft lighting

Total Used 7732 sqft Total Ciruculation 4870 sqft

Buoy furniture for moveable seating A markerspace should be nearby

Total 12512 sqft

PROGRAMMING

A mixture of soft and hard seating is idea

15TH FLOOR CIRCULATION, ZONING, DESTINATIONS, FOCAL LANDMARKS

DIAGRAMMING

STAKEHOLDER JOURNEYS, STAFF JOURNEYS, USER NEEDS, USER CONTROLS

16TH FLOOR CIRCULATION, ZONING, DESTINATIONS, FOCAL LANDMARKS Medium acoustic level - Interactive Highest acoustic level - Public

Lowest acoustic level - Private Major circulation Minor circulation Focal landmark Client / Staff Destination

STAKEHOLDER JOURNEYS, STAFF JOURNEYS, USER NEEDS, USER CONTROLS Private zones Transient zones

Focused group zones Collaborative zones Client path Staff path Task lighting

THE SPACE BETWEEN As an homage to the iterative process of design, a concept of layering transparencies will be implemented to facilitate the development of visual cues, culture, and interaction. This process will holistically craft an invigorating and intuitive workplace founded in honest construction and dimensional sightlines. Material will be used to blur the line between objects, with one material exceeding its boundary and overlapping another. Circulation and social spaces will be placed to create layers of interaction; promoting engagement and innovation.

GOALS Design for HEALTH through use of active seating, healthy foods, and increased social interaction Improve ENGAGEMENT with work modes and spaces designed to increase conversation Increase INNOVATION by giving employees AGENCY over their work experience Create PRIVACY in an open plan with LAYERING of boundaries Find THE SPACE BETWEEN transparency and opacity where positive interactions, emotions, and actions occur

SOLUTION STATEMENT Upon entering, the sixteenth floor represents "the space between" with its transparent glass wall feature and layered, undulating ceiling. It captures visitors and immerses them in the design process with waving blueprints overhead and creation of mystery through angular form. Its materials are repetitious and cross their boundaries, with the flooring becoming the wall and the wall the ceiling - bringing visitors to recognize the connection between all facets of a structure. Connection continues in the physical transition between floors. The frosted staircase connects the beginning and end in its architectural glass feature. The first and last steps, and all others in successive

pattern,

are

attached

frosted

glass

beam

whose

colors

turn

and

meet

in the middle. The visitor is then met with the familiar carpet pattern at the bottom of the steps. The coffee bar creates an invigorating view, with Kobi Karp's logo used as wall tiles, and the thick scent of espresso in the air. The benching for migrating workers sits at the foot of the staircase, allowing for conversation and engagement. The open work stations on either side balance the level, and create a sense of depth through layering of opaque and transparent material.

Ultimately, y the office space p is forward thinking, g y yet cohesive;; bold, and yet simplified.

16th FLOOR RECEPTION OPEN WORK CAFE ( 7 ) EXECUTIVE OFFICE 4 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM 6 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM DESIGN LIBRARY VISUALIZATION STUDIO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS STUDIO IT BENCHING AREA PRINTING

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

15th FLOOR ARCHITECTURE STUDIO INTERIORS STUDIO COFFEE BAR PRIVATE ENCLAVE ( 2 ) 8 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM 4 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM BENCHING EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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16th 16 6 FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"

1 2 3 4 5 6

RECEPTION 4 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM EXECUTIVE OFFICE SERVER ROOM PRINT AREA WORK CAFE

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

IT BENCHING DESIGN LIBRARY PRIVATE ENCLAVE 6 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS TEAM OPEN WORKSPACE VISUALIZATION TEAM OPEN WORKSPACE TO BUILDING CORE AND ELEVATOR STORAGE CLOSET

16th 16 6 FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"

OPEN TO PLENUM AT 22' - 0" A.F.F.

15' - 0" A.F.F

16' - 0" A.F.F

LOCATED ON PLAN: B:

a1.

20' - 0"

b1.

13' - 0

Undulating ceiling

Lighting fixture feature.

a2.

13' - 0"

b2.

15' - 0"

feature. Height varies

Height varies from

from 18' - 0" to 12' - 0"

18' - 0" to 13' - 0"

8 1

15th 15 5 FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"

1 2 3

CAFE / KITCHENETTE EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTERIORS TEAM OPEN WORKSPACE

STORAGE CLOSET

5 6 7 8 9

8 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM 4 SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM BENCHING FOR TRANSIENT EMPLOYEES PRIVATE ENCLAVE TO BUILDING CORE AND ELEVATOR

15th 15 5 FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"

OPEN TO PLENUM AT 16' - 0" A.F.F.

12' - 0" A.F.F

LOCATED ON PLAN: B:

A: Conference space overhang begins at 8' - 6" on each wall and is 12' - 0" at its highest

Lighting fixture feature. Height varies from 15' - 0" to 10' - 0"

RECEPTION

RECEPTION ELEVATION Scale: 1/2" = 1' - 0"

Tra Transaction top

Blue art glass

3/4" Black Terrazzo

1' - 10"

1' - 2"

0' - 1"

2' - 1"

1' - 11 1/2"

3/4" MDF with 1/16" wear layer Opaque portion of sandblasted art glass

1' - 5"

Open Op

Work W o top

Clear portion of sandblasted art glass

0' - 2"

Toe Kick

Housing for Chip on Board LED

2' - 4"

Drawer from 3/4" Plywood

5 1/2" Gypsum Bd. on 3 5/8" metal stud layer

Concrete Con ncrete attached Safecoat nonwith Safe adhesive VOC ad

RECEPTION DESK SECTION DETAIL Scale: 1 1/2" = 1' - 0"

4 " Lightweight concrete on metal decking

WALL FEATURE SECTION DETAIL Scale: 1/2" = 1' - 0"

WORK CAFE

The

open

work

cafe

features

physical

layering

transparency in the acrylic ceiling feature. These undulating panels

are

suspended

from

the

ceiling,

with

cutouts

for lighting and sprinklers. The various seating options allow

for

conversation

and

agency

work

modes.

The executive offices and open conference spaces prioritize collaboration markerspace,

and and

brainstorming ample

access

with to

easily

technology.

accessible The

glass

allows for limited sight inside, exemplifying "the space between."

WEST WING OF 16TH FLOOR LEFT - EXECUTIVE OFFICE

RIGHT - OPEN CONFERENCE AREA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE ELEVATION Scale: 3/4" = 1' - 0"

The stairs signify the connection of floors, discipline, and The design

ideas.

first and last steps reflect the beginning and end of the process,

and

the

glass

beam

the

direct

correlation

between initial thought and final product. Each step intertwines with its predecessor and successor, establishing pattern and interest..

BENCHING AND CAFE LEFT - COFFEE BAR

RIGHT - BENCHING

COFFEE BAR ELEVATION Scale: 1/2" = 1' - 0"

STEELCASE COALESSE EXPONENTS; STORAGE AND MEDIA BOARD

REVOLUTION DOUBLE ARM TASK LAMP

PRIVACY PANELING ACOUSTICAL PANELING FABRIC STEELCASE ANSWER SOLUTION PRIVACY PANEL

WORKSTATIONS

STEELCASE MOBILE PEDESTAL STORAGE STEELCASE OLOGY DESK TAPERED; ELECTRIC

STEELCASE WORKTOOL COMPUTER SUPPORT

STEELCASE TURNSTONE SHORTCUT CHAIR UPHOLSTERY: DESIGNTEX 3429-401 PEARL

6' - 3" 1' - 3"

6' - 0"

The workstations feature a lighting element that reflects only indirect light through angular form, as well as privacy shield beside each desk. The task lighting has its own switching and can move independently from each fixture, and the desk can be at sitting or standing height for maximum agency.

24' - 0"

WORKSTATION CLUSTER Scale: 1/2" = 1' - 0"

KOBI KARP OFFICE DESIGN ALANNA FRIERSON STUDIO III SPRING 2018