MINDING THE G A P KYLIE HUDSON l CAPSTONE 2018 l PROFESSOR MONICA LETOUREAU
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLE COLLECTION & REVIEW According to Forbes’ Article “The Scary Truth About Millennial and Student Loan Debt,” many students either do not know or choose to remain in the dark about how much debt they are truly in. Many have chosen to prioritize quality of life and experiences over material possessions. Unfortunately, this out of site out of mind approach to finance is having disastrous effects on todays young adults.
43% 37% 59% 57%
Of borrowers owing on federal student loans are behind on payments or have stopped making them
Don’t know the interest rate on their loan
Are unaware how long it will take them to pay back their
Of borrowers regret how much they borrowed
*Statistics according to a survey taken by Citizens Bank
“...Stats point to a glaring knowledge gap in the high school to college pipeline that ostensibly focuses on preparing students for college Academics, but neglect to Indicate any understanding of the economic realities of this path.”
“...Millennials are genuine achievers when it comes to structured classroom knowledge...But when it comes to basic life skills, let’s be honest: Older generations are often astonished by how little they [Millennials] know.”
In another article by Forbes ,”Millennial Struggle to Pass Life Skills 101,” its reported that more young people than ever are flourishing academically. They are passing AP exams, attaining 4 year degrees and graduating from high school. However, research also shows that many of these same people lack the knowledge to do basic home repairs, read a map, sew a button, or check their tire pressure. Something once taught as necessary life skills has somehow been moved to back burner status, resulting the rising demand for high skilled workers and blue-collar positions. Many courses once seen as necessary are now becoming highly requested among younger generations.
TYPOLOLOGIES
3. EN ROUTE CONSULTING: Stowe, Vermont
CONSULTATION & COACHING BASED Customized counseling based on students individual objectives
1. DYNAMY Worcester, Massachusetts
2. CENTER FOR INTERIM STUDIES Princeton New Jersey
1. ADULTING SCHOOL Portland ME
3. VENTURE SEMESTER
STUDY ABROAD & CULTURAL IMMERSION
Richmond, Vermont
SKILL BASED
-Learning about food and food production, as well as how to grow and sustain food while learning about themselves
Offers cultural immersion and a chance to travel among a group of peers
1. GLOBAL CITIZEN YEAR 2. WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS Boulder CO
3. ISA GAP YEAR Austin TX
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4. NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.� -Benjamin Franklin
PROJECT PROPOSAL
WHAT?
WHAT IS THE PROJECT PROPOSAL?
The goal of this project will be the creation of a center to act as an aid in wellness, preparation, and resources targeted at individuals who want to transition from high school to higher education but are unsure what their next steps should be.
WHY?
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS? Younger generations are having a hard time finding a sense of purpose and struggle with being indecisive when faced with making big decisions. The latest generation of individuals (1826 year olds) are now entering the work force, and also entering reallife situations. Before taking the next step after graduation, Generations Y and Z, like past generations, often ask themselves “So what am I going to do next?�
HOW?
HOW IS THIS PROJECT INNOVATIVE?
It will keep the youth from wasting time and money at incorrect institutions that they’ve placed themselves at due to lack of guidance, while preparing them and helping them discover more about what they want to do in their lives so they can go onto the next level of their education more prepared and ready to leave the nest.
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLE COLLECTION & REVIEW
70% 2/3 30%
Of Americans will study at a 4 year college*
Many higschool graduates believe that their options after receiving their
diplomas only amount to a select number of options: College, the Military, or Taking a year off also known as a gap year. Very few people often stop to consider that taking
Graduate with a degree*
a year off in preparation for higher education may be one of the most important things they can do in they’re educational careers. Many people have misconceptions about gap years, and even more have never even considered it to be an option.
Drop out after the first year*
“Go to college with a purpose, not arbitrarily because thats what society recommends.” -The American Gap Year Association
Gap year typically refers to the period of time often taken by students between high school and their pursuit of higher education. Often looked at as a negative occurrence, a gap year is becoming more and more widely recognized and recommended by places of higher education as a means of finding ones self, achieving personal growth, and learning the life skills necessary to be a healthy individual during college years.
98% Believed that taking a gap year helped them grow as a person
75% Believed that their gap year helped them in preparing for college, helped them get a job, or impacted their career field
96%
FORMAL LITERATURE REVEIW What did people want out out their Gap Year?
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Solution? gain confidence by achieving independence through the learning of new skills
Travel, see the world, or other cultures.
Solution? learn safety, cultural, and travel skills as well as be able to attend language workshops and receive help on how to fill out their passport
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Gain experience and personal growth
85%
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95%
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Give back to the community Solution? Add to resume while giving back to the community in the form of community service, learn more about nutrition and sustainability
*Statistics provided by the American Gap Year Society
FINA
Solution? Opportunities to work towards a structured goal by being given the opportunity to achieve credentials, certifications, and online classes through outward sources
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Explore their career options
OPT I O N S
44%
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44% Millenials who don’t know the difference between a private and federal loan and wanted to learn more about them. Solution? Workshops for financial preparation, as well as how to fill out things like W-2 and tax forms and learn more about student loans before taking them out.
TARGET USER
Gen Y
Gen Z
Born: 1977-1994
Coming of Age: 1998-2006 Current Population: 71 million
Born: 1995-2012 Coming of Age: 2013-2020 Current Population: 23 million and growing rapidly
SURVEY In the a survey posted to social media asking a various questions concerning gap years, 60 percent of answers received were from people aged 18-24 years old. Of these, only 10 percent of people have ever taken, or thought about taken a gap year.
When asked what caatagories of “Adulting skills� people wished that they knew more about, some of the responses included answers such as: -Cleaning -Healthcare -Organization -Time management. Additionally, 50 percent of respondants said that they wished they knew more about financial responsibility as well.
20% 24-35
20% 35+
60% 18-24
USER JOURNEY
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EMPLOYEES & ADMINISTRATION
STUDENTS
SHORT RANGE COMMUTING STUDENT
*INSTRUCTORS/ TEACHERS/ COUNSELORS
Comes to the building from within the city. They are able to use the subway, taxi, or walk.
Populate offices, classrooms and workspaces during the daytime.
LONG RANGE COMMUTING STUDENT
*SUPPORT STAFF
Comes to the building from surrounding neighborhoods outside of the city utilizing multiple forms of transportation (i.e. train, car)
Includes but is not limited to: janitors, IT, plumbers, security, etc.
*Both will commute similar to the primary user group, but fall into a secondary user category
PROGRAM
OPEN COMPUTER LAB X2 RESOURCE ROOM X2 RETAIL X1 GREEN SPACE X1 CAFE X1 PERSONAL COUNSEOR X4 CONSULTATION X1 CLASSROOMS/ WORKROOM X13 BREAKOUT SPACE X2 SPECIFIED LEVEL COACH X4 (2 PER LEVEL) OPEN SEATING/ KEYNOTE SPACE SPACE X1
LOCATION
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS THE WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
180 NORTH WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO
Site showing proximity to transit Site showing proximity to educational facilities
HISTORY
Chicago has always been a
center for commerce, trading, and railway. The building chosen is located along the southwestern corner of West Lake St. and North Wacker drive. It sits along the south branch of the Chicago River and has its roots first as a printing press, where its thick structural beams were made to withstand over 200 lbs per sqare foot due to the demanding weight of the printing equiptment.
BUILDING OVERVEIW
Location: Chicago, IL Architect: Holabird & Roche Client: University of Chicago Original Construction: Circa 1910-1912 (Although there is specualtion it could have been as early as 1890) Contractor: Jas Shedden & Co.
70’
TERRA COTTA CAPPING
PLATE GLASS
200’ CORRUGATED METAL
BRICK
SITE VISIT IMAGES
In a collaboraion with photgrapher Christian
Rasmussen, a planned site visit was made to further understand
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the structure and current use of the building. With the permission of both the building manager and the engineer, we were granted acess to key elements such as mechanical rooms, elevaor shafts, and electrical closets (1,4). The most excting of these was experiencing acess to the roof (10), where we were able to photograph the buildings origional 20th century water tanks (3) before they were replaced with the current plumbing. We also we granted acess into the shaft for the freight elevator (4, 5, 6), where the origional system from when the building was built was still in use
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CONCEPT IDEATION
FOR US TO GROW AS INDIVIDUALS, WE MUST FIRST TAKE ROOT IN A FIRM FOUNDATION. WE MUST FIRST ESTABLISH A STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING IN ORDER TO BECOME GREATER.
REFLECT
PAUSE
GROW
CONCEPT IDEATION
Some people may take a little while to get the whole picture, but evntually the information will transfer. While we may feel like we are moving are in circles at times, remeber that you are still progressing forwards no matter how repetitive your actions may seem. Repitition shows dicipline to stick to the same plan everyday.
CHOAS
JOURNEY
PROGRESSION
SCAD STUDENT CENTER PRECEDENT STUDY
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1
AUDITORIUM
3
COMMUNAL AND COMPUTER AREA The auditorium is surrounded by the other spaces in the program, giving
RECREATIONAL AREA A recreational area is provided for students toward the front
Students who choose to do their work here can catch a glimpse of what
people who are not part of the lecture a chance to view in on what is
of the building. Games like pool, pin ball, and ski ball are
may be going on around them thanks to the glass walls allowing them
happening even though they are not directly attending it. Giving that It was
provided free of charge. There is also an area to eat with
to see straight into other spaces. The ceilings here are lower, and the
once a religious center there are high ceilings, giving the lecture space
some vending machines and playful furniture.
space is more intimate in contrast to the lecture space below. Desks and
premier acoustics. The floor plan is flexible since there is no fixed furniture,
chairs, as well as more comfortable lounging furniture is provided for
and circulation can happen around the space easily since it is happening
the students in some parts, while other parts are limited to computers.
around the lectures floor not through it.
JEN LIBRARY
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LIBRARY
2
COMMUNAL SPACE
3
COMPUTER LAB
The libraries stacks only come up half way allowing people to see across
Interesting reading nooks and study spots are strategically placed, and
Computer labs and printers are in some rooms or placed in modules
the building
can support one individual as well as groups or classes
of six to eight around the library. Private offices for studying are also available
PRECEDENT STUDY
THE MERCHENDISE MART PRECEDENTS STUDIED
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AUDITORIUM
Large numbers of people are able to gather and watch lectures and virtual presentations on the large projector within the communal This space also doubles as The Mart’s grand staircase
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COMMUNAL SPACE
The communal space takes advantage of the level change by providing stairs for walking and for sitting
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EATING SPACE
This are houses a bar and a coffee shop as well as a close proximity to the communal space. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, the furniture is comfortable and nurtures conversation and grouping of strangers
JEN LIBRARY PRECEDENTS STUDIED
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LIBRARY
2
COMMUNAL SPACE
3
COMPUTER LAB
The libraries stacks only come up
Interesting reading nooks and study
half way allowing people to see
spots are strategically placed, and
some rooms or placed in modules
across the building
can support one individual as well
of six to eight around the library.
as groups or classes
Private offices for studying are also
Computer labs and printers are in
ADJACENCY DIAGRAM SUPPORT GREEN-SPACE
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
CLASSROOMS
AUDITORIUM
COMMUNAL SPACE EATING SPACE
SUPPORT
OFFICE SUPPORT SUPPORT LIBRARY
COMPUTER LAB
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
RETAIL
SUPPORT
COMMUNAL SPACE
SUPPORT
LEVEL 1
ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
SUPPORT
COMMUNAL SPACE
WORKROOM
CLASSROOM
COMMUNAL SPACE
SUPPORT
LEVEL 3
ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
SUPPORT AUDITORIUM
COMMUNAL SPACE
HOUSING
LIBRARY
COMPUTER LAB
RECREATIONAL SPACE
SUPPORT COMMUNAL SPACE
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
LEVEL 2
PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCH OF CUSTOM SHELVING INSPIRED BY TYPEFACE DRAWERS
Retail area preliminary sketch
PRELIMINAY FURNITURE AND MAERIALITY NOTES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
Layout sketches
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
SKETCHES & STUDIES
MATERIAL SELECTION
FURNITURE SELECTION
ACOUSTICS
LEVEL ONE: INTRODUCTION AND CONSULTATION Meant to identify the personal growth and giving back.Level one consists of a mixture of leisure, retail, consultation, and targeted counseling services for students’ as a month to month visit.
LEVEL TWO: financial preparation and personal explorartion
Level two combines both the financial and alternative support. Students have acess to classrooms where
they can attend weekly workshops reguarding topics such as how to file taxes or apply for the fafsa. Additionally, communal computer areas are provided on both the second and third floors. This way, gives youth opportunities to work towards a structured goal by being given the opportunity to achieve credentials, certifications, and online classes through outward sources.
LEVEL THREE:
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND GIVING BACK
Level three consists of a combinaation of acess to different local volunteer organizations. While not shown
directly in the plan, access to sources are crucial in building strong relationships within the community. Youth will be able to add to their resume while giving back to the community in the form of community service, learn more about nutrition and sustainability through workshops, and focus rooms. Here, youth will learn safety, cultural, and travel skills as well as attend language workshops and receive help on how to apply for a passport.
FINAL RENDERINGS: COFFEE SHOP
FINAL RENDERINGS: COMPUTER AREAS
FINAL RENDERINGS: TARGETED ACTIVITY ROOMS
FINAL RENDERINGS: BREAKOUT SPACE