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Boston is known as the “hub of the universe” for many reasons, but mainly because it is humanity driven throughout the city. With the Bostonians and visitors in mind, the city is ripe with gathering places that encourage well-being and connectedness. One such gathering place is the Boston Common, the first public park in America. Echoed throughout the design of next is the ripple effects seen in these still lagoons, flowing continually outward when propagated, causing a chain reaction from the starting point onward

The design for next is based on the unique, ever-changing, and organically formed ripple effect that is created in water. Often a response to contact with another element, the ripples have a firm central foundation and distribute outward, with each ripple being individualized, but collectively forming a cohesive response. Similarly, the design for the new next office will serve as the foundation for employees, the central core of the causal sequence, where employees have individuality and flexibility in workflow, together or apart, formal or informal, all which celebrate human differences, such as ethnicity, range of abilities, culture, gender, and generational overlays.

what is next?

NEXT is a leading global consumer robot company based in Providence, Rhode Island

NEXT promotes creating consumer based products to improve everyday living through robotics and technology.

NEXT fosters innovation & encourages user friendly technology that enhances quality of life

NEXT celebrates greatness

what does next need?

NEXT’s satellite office space represents not only the company’s brand but also the local areas. NEXTERS are encouraged to feel supported in the workplace in any way they may prefer to work. Whether that be remotely or inperson, nexters are to obtain comfort to execute tasks at hand. NEXT is committed to innovation, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability

what is the hybrid culture?

To reinvent workplace culture, considerations for humancentered design tactics enhance employees quality of work, and life Flexibility is needed in order to redefine how the design of the office can be a catalyst for how people thrive. A space that is adaptable to users needs and choices based on varying working styles will improve resilience in the workplace, and cause employees to feel safety, belonging, productivity, comfort, & control

Dedicated Work Zone

RESOURCE ZONE

Assigned spaces to encourage completion of tasks in seclusion. Assigned spaces to provide dedicated work areas & to store materials/products.

NOMADIC ZONE

Spaces meant to provide in & out working areas for group settings.

SOCIAL ZONE

Space alloted to provide an area for informal meetings, as well as networking & nourishment.

COLLABORATIVE ZONE

Spaces assigned solely for closed off, secluded work to meet, or work in seclusion.

Community Work Zone

Spaces placed conveniently to provide access to unassigned work areas for informal meetings, or to recharge & relax.

Light strip guiding occupants throughout the space for easy wayfinding.

Custom reception desk to aid in inclusive design by the providing of an accessible transaction surface.

Terrazzo flooring to promote antimicrobial features & shaped to aid in wayfinding.

Repeating arch details to promote the overall design intent & to encourage easy wayfinding.

Height-adjustable desks are provided to promote a sense of control in nexters to achieve goals.

Resource Zone

A variety of seating arrangements are offered to encourage nexters to have options based off of their preferences.

Tables provided at seating arrangements to serve as an optional workspace.

Moveable power strips are implemented into the space to provide power sources as needed.

A raised tile flooring section is offered to separate the spaces for a more collaborative team area.

Operable shades are included to provide users the freedom to shift the lighting coming in as needed.

Carpet tiles are provided under the table to reduce foot noise while also minimizing noise towards the outside.

Pin-up/ writeable boards are provided for informational purposes during meetings to aid in visual needs.

HDVC telepresence technology is implemented to allow virtual and in-person meetings to be functional.

About

Assisted Living Facility

New construction facility situated in Austin, TX

Approx. 14,418 sq. ft. | 1 level including outdoor dining & lounge

Houses 15 residents | OFS & Carolina furniture used throughout

Senior Level | Team project | 3 Interior Designers

Softwares Responsibilities

Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Enscape

Branding

Concept Development

Space Planning

Material Selections

Medical & Human Centered Research

HIPPA Research

Reception, Library, & Suite Design

3D Modeling