PENNZOIL PROJECT
INNOVATIVE WORKS Kennedy Boyd
Table of Contents PENNZOIL HISTORY AND CODES OFFICE TRENDS RESEARCH PRECEDENT CASE STUDIES CONCEPT AND GOALS 14TH FLOOR SCHEMATICS 15TH FLOOR SCHEMATICS 14TH FLOOR FLOORPLAN AND GOALS 15TH FLOOR FLOORPLAN AND GOALS 14TH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 15TH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 14TH FLOOR TAGGED FURNITURE 14TH FLOOR RENDERED FLOORPLAN 15TH FLOOR TAGGED FURNITURE 15TH FLOOR RENDERED FLOORPLAN RECEPTION DESK RENDERING RECEPTION SEATING RENDERING LOUNGE GALLERY SEATING LARGE BOARDROOM EXTERIOR VIEW RENDERING OCCASIONAL SEATING RENDERING CAFE KITCHEN RENDERING OPEN OFFICE RENDERING SOFT SEATING RENDERING
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THE HISTORY OF PENNZOIL & CODES PENNZOIL PLACE PENNZOIL PLACE CONSISTS OF 2 BUILDINGS EACH 36 STAGGERING STORIES HIGH. THESE TWO AMAZING BUILDING ARE CONNECTED AS ONE CREATING A BEAUTIFUL SKYSCRAPER. PENNZOIL PLACE WAS A CONCEPT AND DESIGN CULTIVATED BY ELI ATTIA AN ARCHITECT. THE BUILDING WAS COMPLETED IN 1976 BY AN ARCHITECTURE FIRM, PHILIP JOHNSON AND JOHN BURGEE. THE BUILDING DESIGN IS NOTED FOR ITS INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE DESIGN. THE BUILDING IS CRAFTED WITH TRAPEZOIDAL TOWERS AND DRAPPED IN LUXURIOUS ALUMINUM AND DARK BRONZE GLASS.ONLOOKERS WILL GET A DIFFERENT PICTURE AT EVERY ANGLE BECAUSE THE BUILDING IS CREATIVELY DESIGNED TO ALMOST REFLECT AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.pENNZOIL PLACE WENT ON TO BE NAMED BUILDING OF THE DECADE.
Adopted Codes - ELECTRICAL: 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) -BUILDING: 2012 IBC HOUSTON AMENDMENT -PLUMBING: 2012 UPC HOUSTON AMENDMENT -FIRE CODE: 2012 IFC HOUSTON AMENDMENT -COMMERCIAL ENERGY: ASHRAE 90. 1 2013 AMENDMENT
EGRESS & ACCESSIBILITY Codes - EGRESS WIDTH PER PERSON( LEVEL COMPONENTS & RAMPS) : 0.2" -EGRESS WIDTH PER PERSON (STAIRS): 0.3" -MIN. CORRIDOR WIDTH: 44" -MAX. ALLOWABLE COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL B> 30: 75' -MAX ALLOWABLE COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL B> 30: 100' -MAX ALLOWABLE DEAD END CORRIDOR: 50' -EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE TO AN EXIT : 32' -MIN. CLEARANCE OPENING FOR EXIT DOORS: 32' -MIN. NUMBER OF EXITS: 2 EXIT SIGN SPACING: 100' MAX LOACTION OF EXITS: 1/2 DIAGONAL RULE: NONSPRINKLED. 1/3 DIAGONAL RULE: SPRINKLED DOOR SWINGS SHALL SWING IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL WHEN SERVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 50 OR MORE PERSONS
OFFICE TRENDS & RESEARCH AS A DESIGNER, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO CONDUCT ADEQUATE RESEARCH FOR A PROJECT TO ENSURE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DESIGN SOLUTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS CAN BE IMPLEMENTED TO HELP CREATE THE BEST SPACE THAT PROMOTES THE WELLBEING OF ITS FUTURE OCCUPANTS. IN A WORLD THAT IS ALWAYS CHANGING, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE NEW STANDARDS, TRENDS, AND INFORMATION TO AID IN DESIGN INNOVATION. RECENTLY OFFICE DESIGN HAS BEEN EVOLVING NOT ONLY TO IMPROVE AESTHETICS BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE DAILY EXPERIENCES BY PROMOTING WELLBEING AND HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FLEXIBILITY AND COLLABORATION. OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, OFFICE DESIGN HAS BEEN HEADING IN A DIFFERENT, FRESHER DIRECTION. OFFICE DESIGN ONCE WAS DRIVEN BY SEPARATED BIG OFFICES, CUBICLES, AND OVERALL AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WAS BUILT UPON OVERWORKING EMPLOYEES TO MEET COMPANY SATISFACTION. THE IDEA OF WHAT THE WORKPLACE COULD BE HAS CHANGED AND THEREFOR OFFICE DESIGN HAS BEEN LEANING MORE TOWARDS OPEN FLOOR PLANS, FLEXIBILITY, COLLABORATION, AND FOCUSING ON ENSURING EMPLOYEES ENJOY THEIR WORK EXPERIENCE. “THE CONSUMER MINDSET IS SHIFTING AWAY FROM PERFECTION AND TOWARD EMBRACING NATURAL MATERIALS AND DIVERSITY IN DESIGN WHICH CONNECTS TO PEOPLE’S DESIRE TO HAVE A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH WHERE THEY WORK AND WHAT THEY BUY.” (STEELCASE.) CULTURE IN THE WORKPLACE IS NOW GEARED TOWARDS VALUING TALENT, PROMOTING PRODUCTIVITY BUT NOT BURNOUT, AND MAKING SURE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING ARE PRIORITY. TO ENCOURAGE FREEDOM AND PERSONALIZATION, FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE OPTIONS HAVE GROWN INCREASINGLY POPULAR. FLEXIBLE WORKSTATIONS INCLUDE SIT TO STAND DESKS, BENCHING SYSTEMS, COLLABORATIVE ACTIVE FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY STATIONS, AND QUIET SPACES. “PERSONALIZATION IS LESS ABOUT KNICK- KNACKS AND MORE ABOUT PERFORMANCE- EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MOVE A TABLE,
CHAIR OR LIGHT TO MAKE THE SPACE MORE FUNCTIONAL FOR THEIR WORK STYLE.” (STEELCASE.) IF EMPLOYEES ARE FEELING UNFOCUSED OR WANT A CHANGE OF SCENERY, THEY NO LONGER ARE CONFINED TO A DESK OR CUBICLE; THEY CAN CHOOSE WHICHEVER WORK ENVIRONMENT THEY DESIRE. ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE IS ALSO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. ERGONOMIC FURNISHINGS SUCH AS ADJUSTABLE TASK CHAIRS ARE VITAL TO SUPPORT THE BODY AND AVOID SAFETY RISKS (EHS TODAY.) FURNISHINGS ARE ALSO CAN AID IN ACOUSTICS; BY USING A COMBINATION OF SOUND ABSORPTIVE MATERIALS AND LIVE SURFACES MORE BALANCED ACOUSTICS CAN BE ACHIEVED. BOTH OPEN AND FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLANS AND ACTIVE FURNITURE ARE A MUST IN OFFICES TODAY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF OFFICE FURNISHINGS, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL FACTORS THAT WHEN IMPLEMENTED INTO AN OFFICE SPACE COULD ELEVATE THE SPACE. INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND AIR QUALITY, LIGHTING, AND COLOR ARE IMPORTANT FACTORS IN COMFORT. COLOR SELECTIONS CAN AFFECT MOOD AND PRODUCTIVITY IN A SPACE, SO SELECTING A COLOR PALETTE THAT IS NON DISTRACTING AND EASY ON THE EYES IS NECESSARY FOR OFFICE SPACES. NATURAL LIGHTING AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING IN OFFICE SETTINGS ALSO MUST BE CONSIDERED FOR MANY REASONS. “APPROPRIATE LIGHTING, WITHOUT GLARE OR SHADOWS, CAN REDUCE EYE FATIGUE AND HEADACHES; IT CAN PREVENT WORKPLACE INCIDENTS BY INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF MOVING MACHINERY AND OTHER SAFETY HAZARDS.” (CCOHS.CA.) PROPER LIGHTING HELPS WITH DAILY WORK TASKS AND NATURAL LIGHTING GIVES OCCUPANTS A SENSE OF FEELING CONNECTED TO THE WORLD OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE. THE ABILITY FOR OCCUPANTS WHO SPEND A GREAT DEAL OF TIME INSIDE TO NOT FEEL TRAPPED AND STILL FEEL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE ARE BECOMING VITAL. BIOPHILIC DESIGN IS A FAST-GROWING CONCEPT ESPECIALLY IN WORK ENVIRONMENTS. THOSE WHO WORK IN OFFICE SPACES SPEND FAR TOO MUCH TIME CUT OFF FROM OUTDOORS HOWEVER
BIOPHILIC DESIGN IS ONE WAY TO HELP US AS HUMANS RECONNECT WITH EARTHLY OCCURRENCES. “BIOPHILIC DESIGN HAS EMERGED TO LESSEN THE IMPACT OF THIS SEPARATION BY BRINGING NATURAL ELEMENTS INDOORS IN A WAY THAT MIMICS OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS.” (WORK DESIGN.) BIOPHILIC DESIGN IS MORE THAN JUST ADDING A SMALL PLANT IN A ROOM OR TWO; IT IS ATTEMPTING TO EMULATE AND REFLECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WE EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE. A VARIETY OF METHODS CAN BE USED, SUCH AS UTILIZING HANGING PLANTS, PLANT WALLS, LARGE POTTED PLANTS, AND EVEN FULLY NATURE-BASED MEDITATION OR BREAK ROOMS. WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN MANY ADVANCEMENTS IN THE WAY OFFICES ARE DESIGNED IN RECENT YEARS, AFTER THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC THERE ARE MANY EXPECTED CHANGES TO TAKE PLACE. THROUGHOUT THIS PANDEMIC WE HAVE WITNESSED WORK SOLUTIONS AND THE INCREASE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST WITH COLLABORATION AND WORKING FROM HOME. MOVING FORWARD, IT IS EXPECTED THAT OFFICE DESIGN WILL BE REIMAGINED TO ALLOW FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, FLEXIBLE WORKDAYS, AND OTHER SAFETY PROTOCOLS. MANY OFFICES MAY USE A COMBINATION OF REMOTE WORKERS, IN OFFICE WORKERS- AND HYBRID WORKERS (COVID.) DIGITAL ASSISTANTS CAN BE USED TO BOOK WORK SPACES AND SANITATION METHODS CAN BE USED AS WELL. TOOLS WOULD ALSO HEAVILY BE IMPLEMENTED TO SUPPORT TEAMWORK AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION AND BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THOSE WORKING AT HOME AND IN THE OFFICE. “ALWAYS ON VIDEO CONFERENCING, SEAMLESS INPERSON AND REMOTE COLLABORATION SPACES (SUCH AS VIRTUAL WHITEBOARDS), AND ASYNCHRONOUS COLLABORATION AND WORKING MODELS WILL QUICKLY SHIFT FROM FUTURISTIC IDEAS TO STANDARD PRACTICE.” (COVID.) IT IS CLEAR THAT AFTER A WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC THAT BUSINESSES WILL HAVE TO EXPERIMENT TO DISCOVER WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THEIR COMPANIES AND THE BEST OFFICE DESIGNS TO REINVENT THE WORKPLACE.
PRECEDENT CASE STUDIES This architecture firm office is often referred to as the Office in Cardboard and is up for a workspace interior award. The idea behind this design was to create an innovative work-space that could use a textured and functional material as make-shift wall partitions, and a backdrop for the reception area. The space utilizes honeycomb cardboard because it is strong, yet light and cost efficient. The cardboard also doubles as a sound absorptive material. The ceilings were left open and recycled paint buckets are used as planters to bring in biophilic elements.
The KB Building Office headquarters serve as an excellent example of maintaining a buildings integrity while revamping it to meet new needs and functions. The goal when redesigning this old nylon factory was to preserve and celebrate the buildings industrial aesthetic. The owner stated they felt a “cathedral- like quality about how grand the space felt. The designers utilized minimal light- weight structures and simplistic furnishings. The building has such tall columns and windows that allows great amounts of natural lighting in. All additions made to the space were meticulously chosen to maintain the natural beauty that already existed within the building.
This YTL office headquarter embodies modern, classy, and clean design. The office follows a simple color palette that is aesthetically pleasing and uses the same materials such as marble and bronze throughout the building. This office interior has a very open concept with no clutter or distractions. In the open, shared meeting areas, the oak walls form a backdrop to black powder-coated lighting fixtures and the seating is upholstered with neutral textiles. Silver mink marble flooring lines the floor, while black and elegant white Calacatta marble are used across the tabletops.
Concept INNOVATIVE WORKS WILL INCORPORATE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY, RHYTHM, CONTRAST AND MOVEMENT TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE WELCOMING SPACE. INNOVATIVE WORKS DESIRES TO GO AGAINST A CUBICLE BASED, RIGID WORK ENVIRONMENT AND RATHER CULTIVATE A WARM AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, PROMOTES HIGH WORK PRODUCTIVITY, AND ALLOWS FOR FLEXIBILITY. WITH THE USE OF BIOPHILIC ELEMENTS, NATURAL MATERIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE WITH POPS OF COLOR AND THE USE OF SHAPES WILL CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WITH DEPTH AND CONTRAST. BOTH GEOMETRIC AND ORGANIC ELEMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN DESIGN AND FURNITURE SELECTIONS TO CREATE A FEELING OF COHESION AND HARMONY. THE DESIGN WILL PROMOTE WELLBEING,
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Sustainability and Biophilia
MY FIRST MAIN FOCUS WILL BE INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE ASPECTS AND SEAMLESSLY ADDING BIOPHILIC ELEMENTS.I WILL USE SUSTAINABLE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND FURNITURE SELECTIONS. I WILL ADD POPS OF NATURAL LIFE THROUGHOUT THE SPACE SUCH AS HANGING PLANTS AND GREEN WALLS AND PROVIDE BALANCE BY PAYING ATTENTION TO COLORS, TEXTURES, SYMMETRY, AND PLACEMENT.
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Flexibility
. THE SECOND MAIN FOCUS OF MINE WILL BE FLEXABILITY AND MOVEMENT. I WANT TO AVOID A STATIC DESIGN AND WITH THE HELP OF SHAPES, LINES, COLOR AND MORE I WILL ACHIEVE THIS. I WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND ENCOURAGED TO ADJUST THEIR WORK ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.
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Technology
A THIRD GOAL OF MINE IS TECHNOLOGY. BY INTEGRATING AMPLE AMOUNTS OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGICAL HOT SPOTS IT WILL BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND ALLOW FOR A VARIETY OF WORK OPTIONS SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL WORK, COLLABORATION AND MORE.I WILL ADD CONTRAST BY INCLUDING POP OUTS IN THE DESIGN TO GRAB THE EYE’S ATTENTION AND CREATE MORE DEPTH AND IMPROVE THE DESIGN’S READABILITY WHILE ALLOWING THESE TECHNOLOGICAL SPOTS TO BLEND INTO THE DESIGN.
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1.Sustainability & Biophilia
Green walls and live plants are incorporated into seating areas to constantly refresh employees and visitors while in the building. Sustainable and eco friendly materials are utilized throughout the space such as reclaimed wood
2. FLEXIBILITY To ensure building users felt a sense of flexibility there is modular walls and furniture throughout majority of the space. Furniture is fixed with casters and are fully modular and interchangable
2. TECHNOLOGY There are technologically charged areas throughout the space. Laptop tables with built in power are staggered to encourage users along with hub areas including televisions and power stands
15TH FLOOR FLOORPLAN
1.Sustainability & Biophilia
Green walls and live plants are incorporated into seating areas to constantly refresh employees and visitors while in the building. Sustainable and eco friendly materials are utilized throughout the space such as reclaimed wood
2. FLEXIBILITY
2. TECHNOLOGY
To ensure building users felt a sense of flexibility there is modular walls and furniture throughout majority of the space. Furniture is fixed with casters and are fully modular and interchangable. There are also height adjustable tables and quiet work rooms.
There are technologically charged areas throughout the space. Laptop tables with built in power are staggered to encourage users along with hub areas including televisions and power stands.
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C1- CALIBRE FURNITURE- PYRA RECEPTION CHAIR C2- SIT ON IT- TORSA 13 TASK CHAIR C3- URBAN OFFICE- POLLY SEATING STOOL C4- SIT ON IT- PRAVA C5- SIT- ON- IT- ACHIEVE CR1-STEELCASE - MONTEREY MEDIA CONSOLE/ CREDENZA D1- DARRAN- RIFT DESK SERIES D2- CUSTOM RECEPTION DESK S1-STEELCASE- BOLIA AURA SOFA S2- STEELCASE- COALESSE- SISTEMA LOUNGE SYSTEM T1- STEELCASE- COALESSE- FREE STAND T2- MITCHELL GOLD & BOB WILLIAMS- DRUMMOND PULL UP TABLE T3- STEELCASE- COALESSET4- DARRAN- RIFT SERIES CUSTOM CONFERENCE TABLE T5- DARRAN- RIFT SERIES CUSTOM CONFERENCE TABLE T6-SIT- ON- IT- TENSOR SMART AND ADAPT TABLE
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15th Floor Furniture B1- TRESTLE COMPOSITION BENCH BO1-ICONS OF DENMARK DOUBLE BANK BOOTH C1-CALIBRE FURNITURE- PYRA RECEPTION CHAIR C2-SIT ON IT- TORSA 13 TASK CHAIR C3-URBAN OFFICE- POLLY SEATING STOOL C4-SIT ON IT- PRAVA C5- SIT- ON- IT- ACHIEVE C6- BLUE DOT LOCK CHAIR & OTTOMAN C7-URBAN OFFICE POLLY 4- LEGGED CHAIR C8-STEELCASE - TURNSTONE SHORTCUT STOOL D1- DARRAN- RIFT DESK SERIES D3- STEELCASE FRAMEONE BENCHING DESK L1-SALSBURY INDUSTRIES- WOOD LOCKERS P1-STEELCASE- ORANGEBOX PHONEBOOTH S3-STEELCASE- NEW STANDARD ARMLESS SOFA S4- URBAN OFFICE- CAPSULE ACOUSTIC SEATING S5-WEST ELM- WORK BELLE SH1-WEST ELM- GREENPOINT BOOKCASE SHELVES T1- STEELCASE- COALESSE- FREE STAND T2- MITCHELL GOLD & BOB WILLIAMS- DRUMMOND PULL UP TABLE T5-DARRAN- RIFT SERIES CUSTOM CONFERENCE TABLE T7-STEELCASE- COALESSE BOB ROUND CONFERENCE TABLE T8-STEELCASE- COALESSE- POTRERO 415 TABLE T9-WEST ELM - BOARDWALK OCCASIONAL TABLE SMALL T10-WEST ELM- BOARDWALK OCCASIONAL TABLE LARGE T11-STEELCASE- COALESSE MONTARA 650 TABLE T12- WATSON WORK ISLAND T13- STORAGE COUNTERTOP T14- STEELCASE MIGRATION RECTANGULAR SIT TO STAND DESK W1-STEELCASE- EXPONENTS WHITEBOARD MOBILE DISPLAY
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OCCASIONAL SEATING ELEVATION
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