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Morikami Wellness Center Raster Next Herman Miller La Renya Thesis Projects & Study Abroad
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morikami wellness center
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The Morikami Wellness Center is focused directly on the harmonious healing of the mind, body and soul and how different dimensions of wellness affect every individual differently. This center focuses first on group healing then transitioning to the specific individual to find balance and harmony in their everyday lives.
The Japanese concept of Kanso is the focus on simplify or beauty and visual elegance that are achieved by elimination and omission. Each zone interacts differently with each other just as the dimensions of wellness interact differently with each individual. These layering of dimensions creates the opportunity for these moments of transition from one zone to the other.
Vertical Circulation
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Soul Mind Body
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Mind Body
Body
1. Reception 2. Contemplation Space 3. Gym 4. Yoga 5. Cafe 6. Locker Room 7. Racquetball Court 8. Team Sports 9. Contemplation Garden 10. Pavilion
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Ground floor plan The first floor focus on healing of all three dimension: mind, body and soul. The different dimension require their own forms of treatment but there are types of healing that can target multiple dimensions. When these dimensions overlap it creates an opportunity for transition spaces. Within these spaces plants are incorporated to help strengthen the connection to the natural environment. The lobby is an open multi-height space to take advantage of the views of the site. It is a transition space from the main entry to the different areas of healing. A common concept throughout this facility is the incorporation of greenery within transition spaces. The reception desk as a component of the lobby is made with a living wall and reclaimed wood to help keep the materials honest as in the Japanese culture.
view of Reception Desk
view of Atrium
view of Garden Pavillion
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Reception Waiting area Exam room Office Open to below Conference room Restroom Break room Library
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First floor plan first floor materials and finishes
Interface Urban Retreat Carpet
Maharam Leaf Wallcovering
Knoll Glaze Wallcovering
Interface Artic Carpet
Maharam Tiraz Wallcovering
Coalesse Astro Furniture
view of second floor reception
view of second floor waiting area
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Reception Waiting area Spa Room Open to below Restroom Contemplation space
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second floor plan second floor materials and finishes
Arc Com Analog Upholstery
Maharam Sidestep Wallcovering
Wood Overhead Plane
Amber Bamboo Floor
Maharam Chart Wallcovering
Silver Split Stack Stone Arizona Tile
view of contemplation space
view of message room
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Raster
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Raster is a digital advertising agency in the Back Bay of Boston, MA. This existing warehouse was designed based off the inspiration of the layering materials, hierarchy and wrapping characteristics of ships in the Boston harbor. The floor plan was designed to optimize cooperation between the different types of employee’s. Each area has benching desk systems with areas for groups to work spread throughout.
Project Room
Confrence
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Project Room
1. Cafe 2. Open office
Second Floor Plann
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Collaborative Area 4
Collaborative Area
Open Office 2 3 Collaborative Area 1
First Floor Plan
Open Office 1. Reception 2. ceo office 3. confrence room 4. VP Enclaves 5. Restroom 6. Server Room
View of Creative Workstation
View of Collaboration Area
View of Lobby
View of Creative Workstation
View of Analytic Workstation
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T h i s p ro j e c t wa s d e s i g n e d fo r t h e S t e e l c a s e O f f i c e D e s i g n c o m p e t i t i o n . We we re g i ve n a p re - ex i s t i n g f l o o r p l a n t o d e s i g n a T h i n k Ta n k i n Au s t i n , T X . T h e c o n c e p t fo r N ex t i s b a s e d o f f t h e m a t e r i a l s a n d c o n n e c t i o n s o f a r a i l way s t a t i o n w h i c h i s o f t e n h ow e m p l oye e s wo r k i n t h i s o f f i c e. T h e r a i l ways c ro s s a n d c o n n e c t w h i c h p rov i d e s i n s p i r a t i o n fo r a va r i e t y o f ways fo r e m p l oye e s t o i n t e r a c t a n d wo r k o n fo r m u l a t i n g n ew i d e a s. Marketing
CFO Ex. Consultant CEO Director of I.E.
Consultant
Reclaimed Metals
Reclaimed Wood
Lee’s Hem Modular
Half Lounge
Bivi Table for four
Wrappy Chair
Exhibit
Research entrepreneur
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O.R.
Think Tank
Reception
Bubble Diagram
Materials and finishes
Offices Project Room Classroom
Workstation
Think Tank
Workstation
Enclaves Reception Shop
Floor Plan
Project Room
Video Conference
Cafe
idea Zone
View of Workstations
View of ideation zone
View of Cafe
View of Think tank
View of Cafe
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herman miller
T h i s g ro u p p ro j e c t i s i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h H e r m a n M i l l e r a n d Ka n s a s S t a t e U n i ve r s i t y. T h e o b j e c t i ve wa s t o d e s i g n a n o f f i c e sys t e m fo r d i s t a n t l e a r n e r s. T h e c o n c e p t o f f l ow t a ke s m e a n i n g i n t h e m ove m e n t o f i d e a s a n d d e s i g n . N o m a t t e r t h e p ro j e c t , a l l d e s i g n s t a r t s f ro m a p ro b l e m . Fro m t h e re i t t r a n s fo r m s i n t o a n i d e a , c o n c e p t , d e s i g n a n d s o o n . T h i s o f f i c e sys t e m i s d e s i g n e d t o h e l p w i t h t h a t p ro c e s s. O ve r h e a d
O ve r h e a d p l a n e s, l o n g t e r m s t o r a g e
Bandwidth E ye l eve l b o t h w h e n s t a n d i n g and seating
Ac t i ve Wo r k S t a t i o n a r y Wo r k
D ro p Zo n e
G ro u n d
Zones
Initial Design
D r a f t i n g wo r k , m o d e l b u i l d i n g and crits D e s k h e i g h t , c o m p u t e r, s e a t e d wo r k
U n d e r “ d e s k � l eve l , d r awe r s, d ro p b a g s
O p e n fo r c i rc u l a t i o n a n d office connection
View of Workstation
View of Monitor Station
D ro p Zo n e
C h a i r Ve r s a t i l i t y
Drafting Use
Pe n P i vo t
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La Renya
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L a R e nya i s d e s i g n e d t o s h ow e c o t o u r i s t s & o t h e r v i s i t o r s a b o u t t h e p r i n c i p l e s & p o s i t i ve c o m m u n i t y i m p a c t o f f a i r t r a d e & c o f fe e p ro d u c t i o n i n Nicaragua. The Big House is an existing structure within La Renya for the purpose o f p rov i d i n g a n i n fo r m a l s e t t i n g t o i n t e r a c t w i t h t h e l o c a l f a r m e r s a n d f i n d o u t m o re a b o u t c o f fe e p ro d u c t i o n a n d t h e N i c a r a g u a n c u l t u re.
Hammock Area
Open to below
Hammock Area
Second Floor Hand Rendering
Small Apartment
gabriela’s Apartment
First Floor Hand Rendering
communal Living Area
prep kitchen
exterior dining
Exterior Kitchen
View of Gathering Space
View of Small Apartment
View of Large Apartment
View of Interior Kitchen
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Thesis
Re-pruposing 5th Street Elementary School In progress
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intent
The intent of this project is to take an abandoned elementary school in downtown Washington, Missouri and re-purpose it for a new senior living environment. In order for this recently closed school building to optimally be returned to occupancy, the building’s conditions and the needs of the intended user will be assessed. By examining the advantages of the site and its close proximity to the local downtown, the spatial experience will also reference the latest design trends for senior living and provide a location for the residents to connect to their local community.
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Provide a new purpose for this newly abandoned building
Add to the overall life of the building
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Provide a new living environment for baby boomers
Community Involvement
Site 5th Street Elementary School is located at 100 W 5th Street. Located near this area are numerous amenities that are within walking distance. 5th Street is the main street that runs from the east to the west side of town. Their are two main vehicular entrances onto the site. The main entrance is from 5th Street and there is also a rear entrance from 6th Street Located next to the building is Immanuel Lutheran Church & School and across from the building is the Washington Public Library.
Client & User Based on the town’s history and the average age of the town’s citizens, the targeted user for this specific redesign is the Baby Boomer generation. Everyday over 10,000 baby boomers turn the age 65. With these numbers there is a higher demand for senior housing. Today boomers are looking for more of a social community atmosphere rather than a place of solitude.
Environmental Needs Housing:
As people get older the needs of their environment change. For baby boomers this may mean that they need to look for new living arrangements. This could mean moving from their multistory homes into smaller houses or even apartments. An increasing trend for seniors are independent senior living communities.
Mental & Emotional Needs:
As medical advances continue to develop people are living longer which also means that they are at higher risk for mental health issues. As mental and physical needs are more present in older adults sometimes the emotional needs can be missed.
Social Needs: Baby boomers are used to living a more involved lifestyle with their community. Therefore housing with opportunities to stay involved within their community is highly important.
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projects & Study Abroad
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Katherine Pruser education
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA Major: Interior Architecture & Product Design Expected Graduation: May 2015 426 Windy Hills Drive Washington, MO 63090
Centro Studi, Orvieto, Italy Spring 2014
Experience
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Corgan, Dallas, Texas
June 2012 - Aug. 2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University Interior Architecture and Product Design, Manhattan, Kansas Teaching Assistant for Design Research • Graded student assignments • Revised and submitted student abstracts to competitions
Aug. 2014 - Jan. 2015
Design Intern • Assisted with the re-design of a cafe beverage station • Selected, ordered, and prepared material boards • Drafted project inspiration boards and concept bubble diagrams
skills [E] kpruser@yahoo.com
Revit 2013 • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • 3DS Max • AutoCAD Hand Rendering • Sketching • Watercolor • Model Building
Activities College of Architecture Planning and Design Ambassador
Fall 2012- Present
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Member
Fall 2013 & Fall 2014
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Member
Fall 2012- Spring 2014
Graduate Research Symposium Winner Partner Nichole Finke
Fall 2013
Deans List
Spring 2012
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Freshman year mentor with questions about first year experiences
Helped design & produce a garment shown at IIDA Color + Couture Fall 2014 the garment won Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Beaus Arts Ball Committee Member
Environment Versus Productivity: A Study on Working Environments and Their Psychological Affects