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Younglife is a non-profit youth outreach organization whose mission is to help adolescents grow in their faith by building and growing lasting relationships.
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A multi-use workplace that cultivates the mission of the Younglife organization while encouraging social interaction, adaptability and a focus on environmental branding.
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The concept of the design is centered on growth, as the organizations mission is to grow relationships, faith, and community. The idea behind the design is that each floor will serve as a layer with its specific goals and uses. With each additional layer the adaptability of the space would grow, allowing for increased flexibility. The three layers are concentrate, connect and community. In addition, to promote relationship building various connection zones are incorporated within the space. These connection zones act as areas for relationship building and collaboration to engage all users of the space.
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77% believe that brand is a critical driver for their business; yet only 54% said the workplace plays a critical role in supporting it and only 15% said their facilities reflect their brand “very well.” Steelcase 360 White Paper
The best workplaces integrate all three important components of the organization.
connect PROJECT GOALS Lobby Kitchen
Youth Attending Club Campaigners Lounging Meetings Playing Eating Worship
Thoroughbred Park
11,850 SF - 271 W Main Street - 1930’s Commonwealth Building
Vision/ Strategy
Parents Donors Meetings Meetings Drop off Eating Pick Up
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Lex Tran Public Transit Stop
BRANDING:
Staff Meeting Eating Practicing for club Event set up Lounging Playing Music Worship
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•Make the space flexible •Make the space inspiring •Make the space collaborative •Make the space a hard working tool •Make the space a reflection of the culture & brand •Make the space social
Users Activites Volunteer Meeting Eating Practicing for club Event set up Lounging Working Playing Music Worship
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WORKPLACE STRATEGIES:
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To provide opportunities for relationship building and employee engagement
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To design for adaptability
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Provide resources for outreach
Private Offices Event Space Conference Room Meeting Rooms Game Room
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Restrooms AV Space
Direct Relation
Music Storage
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Custodial Closet
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Copy / Work Room
No Contact
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Connect with a Wii Challenge
The second floor provides users with increased space adapadibility and more opportunites for connection. The spaces are designed to promote shared connections. The kitchen is central to this space and provides a a hub for social interactions.
2nd Floor Game Room
CUSTOM COMPONENT
FILZFELT PANEL
Level 2 Floorplan Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
Level 1 Floorplan Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
Custom Component Drawings
Level 3 Floorplan Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
Grab a friend and connect over a cup of coffee or a game of chess! FilzFelt panels are used to allow for simple adjustability and reduce noise within the space.
3rd Floor Event Space
1st floor collaboration station & workroom
Connection Zone
STAGE / AV EVENT SPACE
CONNECTION ZONE
RECEPTION
Section 1 Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
KITCHEN
NOOK SEAT
CONNECTION ZONE
WORKROOM
CONNECTION ZONE
GAME ROOM
CONFERENCE
GAME ROOM
Spring 2016 Katie Abushanab
EVENT SPACE
CONNECTION ZONE
CONNECTION ZONE
PRIVATE OFFICE
LOBBY
Section 2 Scale: 3/16” = 1’-0”
WORKROOM
CONNECTION ZONE