SCHEMATIC DESIGN INTD 3500 ANNA STRANKS MARCH 8, 2019 MEGAN MARTIN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Reflection Brief
Concept Statement
Floor Plan
Light Mapping
Sections
Materials
Branding
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Inspirational Images
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Diagrams
Life Safety Plan
Lighting Plan
Elevations
Furniture
Renders
REFLECTION BRIEF
Co-working environments merge work and community into the workplace for entrepreneurs, start-up companies and young freelancers. Unlike the traditional workplace, co-working environments as mentioned in The Rise of Coworking Spaces by A. Gandini, are “ … shared workplaces utilised by different sorts of knowledge professionals … working in various degrees of specialisation in the vast domain of the knowledge industry” (Gandini, A. (n.d.).). The main attraction to co-working environments is because of the diversity, connections with people and sense of community. As stated in the Harvard Business Review, “Each coworking space has its own vibe, and the managers of each space go to great lengths to cultivate a unique experience that meets the needs of their respective members. “(Garrett, G. S. (2018, November 29).). Creating spaces that allow for social interactions encourages workers to network and give workers a sense of identity within the community. A rising challenge in the workplace is the ability to keep workers engaged. Steelcase suggests, in an article called State of Work: Blur the Edges, that “It’s time to blur the edges of what we’ve traditionally considered the workplace. Spaces that blend design and materiality without compromising performance can inspire new ways of thinking and fueling creativity.”(Changing The State of How People Work. (2019, February 20)). To combat this challenge companies need to realize, embrace and adapt to the shift occurring in the workplace. As designer’s, we need to create options and give workers control. This can be achieved by creating destinations that allow workers the flexibility to move from one type of work space to another to support the work they need to do. This will boost the business’ success and most importantly, it will enhance workers creativity and engagement. The Communitech co-working environment focuses on this research by providing workers with flexibility through social and private interactions. It also enhances the workers engagement and commitment to the company while most importantly allowing users a space that supports their creative and most authentic selves.
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INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES
Scrum room, yellow accents and lowered ceiling for main path of travel
Use of contrasting flooring and colour blocking to highlight spaces
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Incorporation of nature into the space and private retreat spaces
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Curved walls, cove lighting, and the use of privacy glass (integration of branding)
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CONCEPT STATMENT
The design of the Communitech co-working workplace encourages a sense of community and synergy. The sense of community in the office was inspired by ant colonies, in which all the ants work together in a team each bringing their own individual skills to create something greater than themselves. The design offers palette of place and palette of posture to engage the workers and keep them motivated. In the co-working environment each worker will feel a sense of place through the colour palette, furniture systems and architecture materials showcased to achieve a design that is inclusive and barrier free. The use of flexible furniture will allow users, with or without a physical disability, options and posture changes throughout the day. The ceiling is designed for easy navigation throughout the space, for individuals with or without a visual disability, with the use of a lowered ceiling, indirect lighting and matte finishes to reduce glare. Workplaces are thoughtfully planned out to maximize natural daylight and are adjacent to escape or scrum spaces. Wall and ceiling acoustical treatments are designed to benefit everyone’s needs and to reduce distractions within the workplace. The graphics and contrasting colour palette throughout the space enhance the corporate identity of Communitech and are also a way of creating easy identifiable spaces. The design overall enhances the concept of ant colonies and showcases it in a workplace environment.
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PARTI DIAGRAMS
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BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
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FLOOR PLAN
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LIFE & SAFETY PLAN
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LIGHT MAPPING
Accent ceiling with integrated LED lighting and downlighting Task lighting
Cove lighting
Natural daylight with window coverings to allow adjustment over natural daylight
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LIGHTING PLAN
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SECTIONS
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E L E V A T I O N OF CAFE
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E L E V A T I O N OF SYNERGY HUB
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E L E V A T I O N OF ESCAPE ZONE
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E L E V A T I O N OF BOOTHS
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MATERIALS
FLOORING Concrete Concrete Ontario Location: Throughout Sustainability: Re-used from existing site conditions, recyclable & energy efficient
FLOORING Carpet Tile - Tread Hex Mannington Location: Circulation Path Sustainability: CRI GreenLabel, EPD Verified, HPD Verified & mindful Materials
WALLS Natura Paint - Patriot Blue Benjamin Moore Location: Accent walls in Cafe & Private offices Sustainability: Certified asthma & allergy friendly, Zero VOC, Zero emissions
FLOORING Vinyl Flooring- Laguna (slip resistant) Forbo Flooring Location: Cafe, Washroom & Ablution Room Sustainability: recycled content & 100% phthalate free
WALLS Natura Paint - Foul Pole Benjamin Moore Location: Accent walls in Cafe & Private offices Sustainability: Certified asthma & allergy friendly, Zero VOC, Zero emissions
MILLWORK & CEILING Light Wood Veneer Wood Works Location: Cafe, Private Offices & Furniture located throughout Sustainability: Renewable material
WALLS Curtain Wall Saand Location: Located throughout
WALLS Natura Paint - Whisper Benjamin Moore Location: Throughout Sustainability: Certified asthma & allergy friendly, Zero VOC, Zero emissions
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FURNITURE
HAWORTH- Zody Sustainability: Cradle to Cradle, up to 51% recycled content, up to 95% recyclable, GREENGUARD® GOLD Certified and PVC free Location: Open workstations and private offices
HAWORTH- Planes, height adjustable allowing posture changes throughout the day Location: Open Workstations
HAWORTH- Very Conference Stool Sustainability: 71% recycled content, is up to 98% recyclable, GREENGUARD® Gold certified and BIFMA Level 3 certified Location: Scrum rooms, Conference room, Advancement Hub
STEELCASE- FlipTop Twin, flexible and can be stored to save space Location: Advancement Hub
HAWORTH- Juli Location: Private offices & Cafe
HAWORTH- Openest Chick Poufs Location: Scrum rooms, Private enclaves & Conference room
STEELCASE- Brody Location: Scrum room and In-Between space
HAWORTH- Workstation System Features: Panels allow for privacy and concentration without decreasing access to natural daylight. Ample storage and accessories allow workers to personalize their space. Location: Open Workstations
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BRANDING
The inspiration for the design colour palette was drawn from the existing Communitech colour palette. A sense of corporate identity is achieved through the use of saturated blue and yellow colours. The introduction of the colour green and beige drew inspiration from nature and introducing it into the interior.
The design features triangular shapes to further the corporate identity of Communitech. The company logo features a triangle, therefore the design drew inspiration from this and showcases the shape in ceiling, wall and flooring elements. Embedded LED lighting and downlighting
Effects of Colour: Research shows that blue is a colour that: ● Represents trust, logic, communication and efficiency ● Using blue as a primary colour in an office environment helps worker focus ● Blue is also shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure Research shows that yellow is a colour that: ● Evokes emotions ● Represents creativity, friendliness, and confidence ● It also may be distracting, therefore research suggest using it as an accent colour to avoid over stimulating workers Research shows that green is a colour that: ● Represents harmony, nature and restoration ● Boosts creativity, inspires people, reduces anxiety and reduces eye strain
Frosted glass triangles to create privacy
Sources: Cdi. (n.d.). Best Office Colors to Boost Creativity, Happiness, and Productivity. Retrieved February 20, 2019, from
https://cdispaces.ca/best-office-colors/ The Best Colors For Productivity And Creativity In Your Workplace. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/workplace-office-productive-color-palette-psychology/ Mood and Performance Associated with Office Color. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.informedesign.org/Rs_detail/rsId/1811
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V IEW OF CAFE
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VIEW OF IN BETWEEN SPACE
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VIEW OF OPEN WORKSTATIONS
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SOURCES
TEXT: Changing The State of How People Work. (2019, February 20). Retrieved from https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/workplace/state-work-blur-edges/ Gandini, A. (n.d.). The rise of coworking spaces: A literature review. Retrieved February 28, 2019, from http://www.ephemerajournal.org/contribution/rise-coworking-spaces-literature-review Garrett, G. S. (2018, November 29). Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2015/05/why-people-thrive-in-coworking-spaces
IMAGES: Image 1- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gispen.com/en/advies/inside-stories/scrum Image 2- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://allaboutinterior.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/false-ceiling-designs/ Image 3- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://cdn.interiorzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/paysafe-office-space-cache-atelier-9.jpg Image 4- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.steelcase.com/products/walls-work-walls/irys/ Image 5- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.planters.ae/blog/why-is-vertical-gardening-important Image 6- [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.room-divider.net/office-privacy-screen/