GenSpace by Kate Galvin

COMMUNITY RESEARCH LABORATORY

K. BLASQUEZ, designer

K. GALVIN designer

BACKGROUND 1 LOCATION 2 CONCEPT 3 PROGRAM 5 SOLUTION + GOALS 6 FLOORPLANS 7 CEILING PLANS 11 SECTIONS 15 ELEVATIONS 17 ADA RESTROOM 21 CUSTOM MILLWORK 23 PERSPECTIVES 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HISTORY + MISSION

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

GenSpace, a nonprofit organization formed in 2009, is dedicated to furthering the research and community involvment of citizen scientists. The office is a membership based entity which allows for those to use the entire space for a small monhly fee. Known as a biohacker space, members come together to research and create art through biology while educating the student and adult population of the surrounding city.

A Post-Bureaucratic organizational structure is present within GenSpace, a company who is focused more on the communty they serve than furthering their success financially or for prestige. Employees are open to modern ideas and methodology which allows a network of trust to develop within the organizational structure and where decisions are made based on dialogue and consensus. At GenSpace there are fifteen permanent employees which manage the facility and ensure safe ethical practices are being adhered to among the 45 current members who cycle through the facility per week, educational lectures and tours to those interested in science, and the community whom are welcomed to attend informational meetings and exhibitions.

Dr. Ellen Jorgensen, Executive Director of GenSpace, collaborated with a group of fellow scientists to provide a safe environment to explore ethical genome projects. Along with their desire to advance research in scientific fields, professionals from varous disciplines were also encouraged to experiment and see where science could be taken in their fields. Artists and writers were among the greater number of entusiastic members who wanted to share the beauty of science to the world.

Executive Board

Synthetic biology is the main focus of GenSpace, utilizing their understanding of genetic engineering, the members reimagine organisms and biological products to safely experiment in their Level 1 Biosafety Laboratory. Simply put, DNA is engineered by scientists who select several chromosomes, each with their specific characteristics, and manufacture them together to present a new and interesting end product. It is through GenSpaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level of expertise and knowledge in the field of synthetic biology that helps recruit new membership to the facility. The freedom to experiment for purpose of entertainment has helped to keep members in the community excited about the work being done inside this state of the art laboratory.

Department of Research Legality

Laboratory 1 Lead Scientist

Laboratory 2 Lead Scientist

Laboratory 3 Lead Scientist

R&D

Finance

Marketing

Finance

Director of Departments

Administration

1 2 3 4

The Executive Board consists of Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Director of Research Legality. These positions are year long and are held by members of the GenSpace Community. Within the Department of Research Legality there are positions in Risk Management, Ethics, and Legal. The Adminisration Department consists of Secretarial Staff, Reception, Public Relations, and Member Relations. Each laboratory space is leased by a lead scientist and additional members who are collaborating on research and experimentation. Each group is responsible for R&D, Marketing, and Finance with their respective research. A proposal is presented to the Executive Board at a quarterly meeting to obtain the lease of the space. Smaller laboratory spaces are available for those projects that are not in need of the square footage and equipment that is present in the larger leasable labratories.

BACKGROUND

GenSpace Office Public Restrooms Egress Stairs Tenant Space

Tenant Space

Elevators

Atrium

Tenant Space

LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN scale: 3/64” = 1’-0”

LOCATION

CONCEPT The GenSpace corporate office design is informed by the uniqueness of synthetic biology, the primary work done in the state of the art community research laboratory. It is through the practice of deconstruction and reengineering of DNA that the space will emulate for its design. Mimicing how synthetic biology creates seemless transitions when integrating newly introduced characteristics, a overall pleasing pallette will be the foundation for the highly intelligent work to be done. This aesthetic will allow for personalization in each area of the office. A gradation in the mixing of textures, creates a balance that will be reached and an overall harmony will be evoked.

CONCEPT

Department

Space Name

Administration

Reception

500

FInance

100

100 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage

100

100 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage

Server Room

100

Administration Assitants

100

400

400 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage, Lounge Seating

Administraton Director

250

Kitchen / Cafe

1000

199 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage, Guest Chairs Counter Height Stools, Cafe Tables, Chairs, Refrigerators, Microwave, 945 Coffee Machine

100

600

600 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage, Lounge Seating

Director of Research Legality

250

Classroom

1000

199 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage, Guest Chairs Bench Cushions, Projector, Integrated Computer System, Writeable Glass 900 Whiteboard, Lab Table, Lab Chair

Classroom Overlook

200

369 Bench Seating, Lounge Chairs, Bartop Tables, Bar Stools

Indoor Green House

500

Large Laboratory

600

Large Laboratory w/ Partition

600

480 A-Frame Mechanical Green House Vertical Gardens Moveable Lab Table, Lab Chair, Desk, Desk Chair, Guest Chairs, File Storage, Lab Sink, -20 Celcius Freezer, Fridge, Autoclave, Typical Lab Supplies 642 and Storage, Incubator Repositionable Walls, Moveable Lab Table, Lab Chair, Desk, Desk Chair, Guest Chairs, File Storage, Lab Sink, -20 Celcius Freezer, Fridge, Auto642 clave, Typical Lab Supplies and Storage, Incubator

Workstations

100

300

376 Writeable Glass Whiteboard, Desktop, Desk Chair, Desktop Computer

Collaboration Space

800

905 Lounge Seating, Whiteboard

Secretary

100

251 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage

Executive Director

325

179 Desk, Desk Chair, File Storage

Assistant Director

325

179 Desk Desk Chair, File Storage

Conference Room

300

329 Conference Room Table, Conference Chairs, Projector

Department of Research Legality Research Legality Assistants

Execuitve Office Suite

Qty.

Sq.Ft. Needed

S.F. Required

Actual Sq.Ft.

1095 Reception Desk, Desk Chair, Mail Storage, Copy Machine, Seating for 6

SUBTOTAL

8,983

CIRCULATION (20%)

TOTAL SQUARE FEET

Special Equipment / Furniture

1,797 10,780

PROGRAM

SOLUTION The design of the GenSpace Community Research Laboratory is characterized as transitonal. This aesthetic is present in the furnishings and partitions that are flexible in both the physical location within the space and how it is used by members. Because of the constant turnover of users throughout the day the space allows for a freedom to maneuver and interact with installed elements. Various types of spaces are also available to provide choice. Whether a member wants to work solitarily at a workstation or in a group in the collaboration space, everyone will feel welcomed and comfortable. Live vegetation is integrated for not only research uses but to provide a natural air filtration system, providing a higher concentration of oxygen which is needed for optimum brain function. Natural views are also present creating a peaceful experience while in GenSpace. Enriching not only the mind but body as well, the newly designed office incorporates relaxed seating and cozy materials to help recharge.

GOALS 1. Allow of flexibility of the furnishings within spaces 2. Utilize moveable partitions to change the shape and size of rooms 3. Allow employees to move about freely in the space without obstacles 4. Create an intuitive wayfinding system to easily distinguish functions of spaces 5. Integrate vegetation seamlessly into the design 6. Provide outdoor view without restricting the majority of natural daylight

SOLUTION + GOALS

Haworth - S Con Swivel Chair Teknion - Tulip Chair Herman Miller - Eames Sofa

Herman Miller - Scissor Chair Herman Miller - Steelwood Chair Herman Miller - She Said Stool Teknion - Lounge Chair

Herman Miller - Everywhere Stand Haworth - Gong Table Haworth - Collaborate Table Haworth - Workware Mobile

Haworth - Bay Table Herman Miller - Everywhere Round Oscartek - WBS1100

Haworth - LTB Curved Bench Haworth - Compose / Beside / Belong Haworth - Kennedee Swivel Chair Haworth - qbic Bench Herman Miller - Aeron Workstool Haworth - Crossoft Arm Chair

Haworth - Kennedee Sectional

FURNITURE LEGEND

WORKSTATIONS

LABORATORY 1

LABORATORY 2/3 RECEPTION CLASSROOM

LOUNGE

COLLABORATION SPACE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH LEGALITY / OFFICE ADMINISTRATION KITCHEN / CAFE GREENHOUSE

MAIN FLOOR PLAN scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

FLOOR PLAN

Haworth - ToDo Chair

- Patterns Workwall Haworth - ToDo Haworth Chair Haworth - Patterns Workwall

Haworth - Zody Task Chair Haworth - Zody Task Chair Haworth - Hi Pad Stool

Haworth - Hi Pad Stool Haworth - Hoop Table Haworth - Very Perforated Chair Haworth - Very Perforated Chair

Haworth - Hoop Table

Teknion - Lounge Chair

Teknion - Fitz Task Chair

Teknion - Fitz Task Chair - Collaborative Table Haworth Haworth - Collaborative Table

Teknion - Dip Bench

Teknion - Dip Bench Haworth - Masters Reception Station - Masters Reception Station Haworth

FURNITURE LEGEND

9 -

SERVER ROOM CONFERENCE ROOM EXECUTIVE SUITE CLASSROOM

OVERLOOK

MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

FLOOR PLAN

Cooper - Shaper Step Cooper - Shaper Step

Gypsum Board

Cooper - Corelite R3 Cooper Troffer - Corelite R3 Troffer

Exposed Ceiling Exposed Ceiling

Cooper - Corelite Z2 Cooper Troffer - Corelite Z2 Troffer

2’ x 2’ ACT

Sun System - Grow Lamp Sun System - Grow Lamp

Gypsum Board

2’ x 2’ ACT

Cooper - Shaper Tall Cooper Inverted - Shaper Tall Inverted Cooper - RecessedCooper LED NeoRay - Recessed LED NeoRay Cooper - Suspended Cooper NeoRay - Suspended NeoRay -

Recessed Downlight Recessed Downlight

Electric Screen

Electric Screen -

Cooper - Efelener Cooper - Efelener

LIGHTING LEGEND

LABORATORY 1

LABORATORY 2/3

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH LEGALITY

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

LOWER CEILING PLAN 9’-3” AFF METAL DECK

scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

8’-3” AFF GYPSUM BOARD 8’-3” AFF CUSTOM GLASS

CEILING PLAN

Cooper - Shaper Step Cooper - Shaper Step

Gypsum Board

Cooper - Corelite R3 Cooper Troffer - Corelite R3 Troffer

Exposed Ceiling Exposed Ceiling

Cooper - Corelite Z2 Cooper Troffer - Corelite Z2 Troffer

2’ x 2’ ACT

Sun System - Grow Lamp Sun System - Grow Lamp

Gypsum Board

2’ x 2’ ACT

Cooper - Shaper Tall Cooper Inverted - Shaper Tall Inverted Cooper - RecessedCooper LED NeoRay - Recessed LED NeoRay Cooper - Suspended Cooper NeoRay - Suspended NeoRay -

Recessed Downlight Recessed Downlight

Electric Screen

Electric Screen -

Cooper - Efelener Cooper - Efelener

LIGHTING LEGEND

WORKSTATIONS EXECUTIVE SUITE RECEPTION CONFERENCE ROOM

CLASSROOM COLLABORATION SPACE

GREENHOUSE

OPEN OFFICE

UPPER CEILING PLAN

KITCHEN / CAFE

20’-0” AFF METAL DECK

scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

17’-6” AFF GYPSUM BOARD 10’-6” AFF GYPSUM BOARD

17’-6” AFF 2’ x 2’ ACT

CEILING PLAN

SECTIONS

LEVEL 4 60’-0”

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

LEVEL 3 40’-0”

scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

LEVEL 4 60’-0”

LATITUDINAL SECTION scale: 3/32” = 1’-0”

LEVEL 3 40’-0”

VIEW OF RECEPTION scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

ELEVATIONS

VIEW OF KITCHEN / CAFE scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

VIEW OF CLASSROOM scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

ELEVATIONS

VIEW OF WORKSTATIONS scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

VIEW OF RESTROOM scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

ADA RESTROOM

Kohler - Waterless Urinal Kohler - Wall Mounted Lavatory Kohler - Wall Mounted Water Closet Urinal Partition Restroom Stall Partition ADA Compliant Grab Bars

Cooper - Corelite R3 Troffer Cooper - Recessed LED NeoRay Gypsum Board

RESTROOM FLOOR PLAN

Exposed Ceiling

scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

2’ x 2’ ACT

RESTROOM CEILING PLAN scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

CUSTOM MILLWORK

7’ - 8” 1’ - 6”

TINTED GLASS FRAME WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING

17’ - 6”

11’ - 0”

SOLID OAK TIMBERS

3’ - 6”

MOLDED CORIAN

RECEPTION DESK SECTION

REAR ELEVATION

scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”

Approaching the entrance of GenSpace, a member will be welcomed with a large curtain wall which frames the tranquil interior of the reception area. Sleek lines and modern furniture are used throughout allowing for the space to feel open and blend into the surroundings allowing for a blank slate to research such highly intelligent subjects.

ENTRANCE

The open office environment in GenSpace provides plenty of seating along with various arrangements for members to choose from. Solid oak floors cover the majority of the office allowing for the slow tranquil transition between each space.

OPEN OFFICE

GenSpace brings the excitement for science to the community and as such the classroom setting is large enough for students to attend presentations yet cozy to be used a breakout space for the member scientists. Broadloom carpet is installed in the bleacher seat style auditorium and custom cushions provide comfort.

CLASSROOM

Overlooking the office below, the mezzanine is where the executive suite is situated. Glass walls and an absence of doors allows for natural daylight to flood into the private areas upstairs and aids in reducing exclusivity.

MEZZANINE

Below the mezzanine an overhang provides the natural space for a lounge with custom nooks. Here members can relax and have impromptu meetings or recharge in a nook which is perfect for those seeking prospect and refuge.

LOUNGE

At the end of the long office is a collaboration area and greenhouse that is framed by large windows. Research is done within the greenhouse and the greenery also provides the foundation for the natural air filtration system integrated into the space.

COLLABORATION + GREENHOUSE