The consistent rhythm of breathing
NainieDani
CONTENTS
Phase
Phase
Hong Kong
3
Articles
5
Literature Review
13
Typology Deep Dive
21
Phase
User Groups
30
Demographics
31
Values
42
Persona
44
User Journey
46
Phase IV
Phase V
Programming
51
Site Analysis
53
Building Analysis
63
Phase VI
Concept Breakdown
82
Precedent Study
70
Overlays
88
Concept Model
85
Revised Program
73
Floorplans
100
Concept
74
RCP
102
Schematic Designs
76
Detailed Drawings
104
Cost Complexity
106
FF&E
108
Renderings
110
Phase
I
HONG KONG
Hong Kong’s skyscrapers give the city a hectic feel. Walking down the streets and surrounded by tall buildings creates a busy atmosphere. Never forget about those bright shining lights that are always lit and visible from miles away. The geomtric and irregular shapes creates intensity on every other streets. Hong Kong, the city never hopes to sleep, never stops but always opens a path of new challenges
P3
ARTICLES Buddhism Traditions
Interiors
Mind
Scent and the City
- Calms your mind and body by yoga - Purity cleans
- Scent stimulates creativity
Peaceful
- Positive for healthcare - Aroma of basil, mint and lavendar are beneficial, relieves
- Water Droplet sound creates peacefulness
Meditation
stress and headaches - Designers focus on visuals, but the science of design
- Thoughts
could significantly expand designers sensory palette
- Perceptions
Dark Environment
- Feelings
Community
- Calm
Water Elements Biomimicry
- Retreat
New York Times, Scent and the City
BBC, Buddhism Meditation
Types of Meditation
Design Elements
Generative
-Ripple Patterns
Concentrative
- Sculpture
- Developing of loving kindness - Visual Image
- Decoration
- Sound
- Water
- Breathing
Liquid
- Bubbles
Arch Daily, Droplets Create Space I N S P I R AT I O N S
Nature & Meditation
- Group Yoga
Fluid Forms
- Installation
P5
your thoughts
Receptive - Sitting in ‘ZEN’ position
Reflective
- Repeating - Meditations on impermanence and interconnection
ARTICLES Biomorphic Designs
Building Consideration
Insect Elytra
Colors and textures
- Big Wings
- Brings a sense of outdoors to indoors
- Translucent Theory
Sustainability
- Protective shell, strong structure
- Modern Designs
- Fibrous Structure
- Natural, honest materials
Organic Shapes - Biomimicry or biomorphic designs Wellness Center Designs - Big windows for natural light, keeping people active and healthy - Plants to feel lively and fresh Arch Daily, Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness Center
Arch Daily, Insect Wing Inspired Design
Biomimicry
Installations
Biological Fibres Transferred to Architecture
Decorations - Big, brings movements Sculptures - Free Standing - Hanging Symbolic - Cultural Aspect
Light weight construction principles found in nature - Fibrous Structure Pavilion Canopy - Transparent - Glass and carbon fibres - 40 hexagonal components Arch Daily, Elytra Filament Pavilion Explores Biomimciry
I N S P I R AT I O N S
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ARTICLES Creativity
Employees
Latest Trends
Their employees don’t stay longers than 15 years - Health related issues - Workload and stress issues - No personal time Designing an on-site wellness center would keep employees healthy and they will become long term employees
- Modern Ideas
- Helps fasters and enjoyable
Unique Designs
-Dynamic Programs Long-term success
Challenging Designs
- Stimulated in different ways
Corporate Wellness Center
On-Site Facilities
Successful Programs
Employee Motivation Active Employees Healthy Lifestyle - Positive results in employees Convenient - Saves travel time Long-term employees
Motivation - Well thoughts and design ideas Strategy - Key points followed through Experienced Trainers - Fast and logical - Saves time
YEC, Five Reason Corporate Wellness is Imporant
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I N S P I R AT I O N S
AbShow, On-Site Corporate
CASE STUDY Positive Effects
- Boestti said, “we noticed that everyone in the office was more relaxed, and we managed to treat our business partners in a more kind way”. -Calvaruso said “employees perform better, produce more, and this results to company’s profit.
Workers Unwind in Hong Kong
Manuele Boestti, general manager of the Italian champer of commerce in Hong Kong and Macau says that yoga has helped his staff to relax and bre more productive in their working environment.
Taking Yoga to the Corporate ‘Suits; in Hong Kong By Diego Laje, CNN
Hong Kong Financial Centers Hong Kong is home to companies of suits workers toiling long hours in vast, glass towers at breakneck speed.
Dario Calvaruso - A yoga instructor, opened a holistic wellness that offers a series of in-office programs to reduce stress. - “The wellness of employees is the wellness of the company; the very strength of a company is its employees”, he said.
Opportunity - Many of Calvaruso’s friends were major company managers and approached him for private yoga classes. - Employees and managers could spot the benefits and thought this concept should in their company.
I N S P I R AT I O N S
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CASE STUDY Firms in Hong Kong
- Not many firms in Hong Kong have employee fitness programs in place. Situation is slowly imptoving.
Executive Secretary at AIA
Stell Chow, an executive secretary and a mother of two says, “it is easy to exercise at AIA. We have a great gym. My supervisor is really supportive, as is the company.
Nice Workout
By Monica Proctor, SCMP
Vice President of AIA Hong Kong Ping Wu said, “the first fitnesscenter is a very convenient place to calm down, burn calories and feel good. So I am more energetic at work, in meetings and in my daily life”.
We Fitness - Is a state of art facility at the AIA building, trained instructors help employees - Includes health seminars; topics on heart disease prevention, stress managements and weight loss
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I N S P I R AT I O N S
NBA ASIA Employees They have a corporate wellness program on-sote, including time off to play sports and to particpate in events.
CASE STUDY Mission Invest in the health of your employees and return is exponential. A healthier, more motivated workforce is a happier, more productive workforce. Through our innovative approach, we’ll help both your and your employees improve your bottom line.
Safe Approach
A Healthy Return on Investment
Anytime Fitness
- Helps employees and business to be healthy. Fewer staff sick days, improves morale and builds self esteem. Definetely increases productivity.
Convenience & Culture - Over 2000 members have membership - Convenient and affordable - 24/7 access, extremely flexible - Located downtown areas. - International members
- Convenience of private bathrooms and showers, allow members to freshen up and relax. - Integrated access and security with remove monitoring of survelience systems. - Safety device: one touch access to emergency care.
Personal Training - Trainees can help invent smart exercise programs - Help you re-energize your workout - Challenge and build employees confidence
History - Funded in 2002 - World’s largest and fastest growing, mixed franchise, anytime fitness continues to break records.
I N S P I R AT I O N S
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DESIGN TYPOLOGY Health Related Problems - Decreased employees morale - Countless absenteeism - Employment turnover, replacement - Healthcare cost
Current Stress
Employees
- Appreciate healthy lifestyle with a wellness program - Personal stress management programs like, individual attention and involving therapy sessions
Health Promotion & Wellness By Len Sperry
Workplace Wellness Programs By Jennifer Pomeranz
Physical Stressors at Office - Noise surrounded - Air quality - Interior lighting - Seating positions (window seats) - Office design layout
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L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
Wellness Programs - Increases organization awareness - Commitment to healthier employees - Fitness programs include: regular exercises, meditation and cardio stress-test - Stress programs include: indivual stress rooms and boxing rooms
- Personal life: people would have less time to visit their families due to heavy workload. - Workstress: having problems with boss can easily increase stress. Working overtime mostly every day without compensations.
Workplace Counseling - Workplace counseling deals with personal and work related problems. - Evidence has proved effectiveness of workplace counseling, reduces stress and tension but also nurture the health of organization (Cummins and Hogget, 1995)
Workplace Counseling Hong Konk: A Pilot Study By Fung Kei Cheng
Physical Stressors at Office - Internal Source: organizations hire counselors who are familiar with the business culture. This allows employees to be a little more open. - External Source: Counselors who are not familiar with the business culture will take longer time to understand an employee.
Work & Workplace
- Work is a prominent occupany in individuals life. The concept of work composes of econmoic, societal and psychological contexts of an individual. - A workplace broadly refers not only to physical settings, but it is a network of relationships and interactions amongst staff members. - Hong Kong studies have reported that working more than one-fifth of the international average weekly hours is not rare. (Public Opinion Programme, 2010)
DESIGN TYPOLOGY Employees Health Employees
- Dr. Chan highlights that Hong Kong doctors are experiening physical and mental health concerns because of workplace pressure. - Achieving a wellness practice in the workplace for the benefits of employee is vital! He mentions, spas and wellness centers are spaces of healing
- Employees experiencing significant workplace health and wellness issues such as; occupational stress, depression, anxiety, poor performance, difficulty concentrating, being creative and not sleeping regularly. These are effects of chronic conditions and disorders. (Hunnicut, 2010; Philipp & Thorne, 2008)
Massage & Meditation: A Case for Wellness Practice in the Workplace By Angela Bucu
Workplace Wellness - On or off-site programs sponsored by organizations which attempt to promote good health or identity potential health related problems (Steelman, 2008). - It is been adopted for more than 25 years. - It is more focused on financial aspects, including organization healthcare costs, high levels of absenteeism, presenteeism, and low productivity. - Cohen (2008) states, spa and wellness center has the most potential cure.
What is Wellness? - Most experts believe that wellness is a multidimensional construct, and that balance and integration are critical to achieving overall wellness. - Active or dynamic process wehere the person takes control of self and makes choices towards a mre balanced and healthy existence.
Integration of Spa - Spas and wellness centers may become places of education, teaching people how to take care of themselves and enjoy optimum wellness (Cohen, 2008) - The integration of the spa industry into the workplace wellness model, through two core spa and wellness modalities; massage and meditation.
L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
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APPLICABLE EVIDENCE Land
Incorporating Leisure into Workplace Apartments are small in Hong Kong, depending on your salary, hence people do not feel relaxed in their small homes. Families in Hong Kong have higher rates for two children. - Wellness center would help employees remove stress that they cannot at their small homes.
Working Hours
- 50.1 average weekly working hours and 17 annual paid vacation days. - Hong Kong work timings: 10 hours daily compared to America 8 hours daily.
- One squarefoot costs an average of $1,416 USD. - A furnished two room apartment would cost approximately $4,460 USD to rent per month. - Expensive areas are popular areas (Central, Tsim Sha Tsui)
Hong Kong - China Daily Asia, CNN, Human Resources By Shadow Li, Alanna Petroff & Anthony Wong
Wong Hung: Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work in CUHK - He mentions that unlike the Chinese mainland, where most employees can their weekend off, a lot of Hong Kong people still have work half days on Saturday. - From the employees point of view, it is more an issue of time that they could have spent with their families.
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L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
Average Wage Monthly (HKD) Accountant: 21,412.5 Executive Assistant: 27,910 Marketing Executive: 15,133.25 Project Manager IT: 45,679.3 Business Analyst IT: 30,243.4 Graphic Designer: 15,162.75 Marketing Manager: 34,300.4 Software Engineer: 19,755.75
APPLICABLE EVIDENCE Drastic Shift over the Last Two Decades
Occupational Stress
- The economy has been increasingly service orientated. - The economy changed after the Asian financial crisis in 1997 led to many organizational changes.
Work Values - Employees in the present generation place more value on independence, challenges, being responsible and hard working; due to this stress is more.
Job Stress & Job Performance Among Employees in Hong Kong By Oi Ling Siu
Effects of Job Stress - Jex (1998) said, high stress reduces job performance. Therefore it is hypothesized that job stress will have direct negative effect on job performance.
Cross Cultural Study of Values and Work
- Hong Kong plays strong emphasis on hierarchy, representing power and ranking in social affairs and the distribution of resources. -It is hypothesized that respondents who score higher on Chinese work values will have greater trust and more loyalty to their supervisors.
- Conflicts between the demands of workplace and home life are increasingly common. - Internally to reduce stress at work, company’s should focus on employees needs and wants related to their health.
Social Life - “For many people the core of their social life is the people whom they work”. (Ostermann) - Work is not always a social situation, pressure is on from position and competition.
Stress in a Workplace By Rebecca Maxon
Psychology Professor at FDU Robert Ostermann
Levels of Occupational Stress - Source of stress vary tremendously, for factory works stress links to dealing with heavy equipments. - For office workers, stress is related from their workload, unclear supervisions, tension amongst team members and fear of conflict.
Developed & Developing Countries - Developed countries is more involved in how much money is earned. - Developing countries is more focused on the value of family and nation is much stronger.
L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
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P R I VA C Y & S A F E T Y World Health Organizations - Collaborations of different positions: - Physical Wellbeing - Mental Wellbeing - Social Wellbeing
Coping with Stress
Chronic Disease - Higher chance, therefore increasing costs of treatments. - Long lasting
Wellness & Safety Equals Healthy Occupational Performance By Debi Jefferson
Accessibility - Having a 24.7 accessibility for employees - This becomes convenient and saves commuting time - More effective Selft tutorials when trainers are not available at a particular time.
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L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
- People look for help to resolve their problems. Employees responding, “we look for support systems, things that will offset the stress”. - Acute stress is a psychological condition arising in response to a terrifying event. This comes from pressures and is exhausting.
Joel Harmon
- An associate professor of management in Florham Madison campus. He says, “the greatest reported cause of stress is workload. Employees work more today than they did 25 years ago”.
Stress in a Workplace By Rebecca Maxon
Psychology Professor at FDU Robert Ostermann
Physical Solutions
-Organizations provide health clubs for employees. - Most corporations have counselling, but it helps more onsite. - Alice Mills, director of counselling service in Teaneck Hackensack Campus, says, “the first step is to analyze the situation to determine what is causing the stress and what techniques might best suit the individual.
Disgruntled Employees Aggression and violence in workplace. - Past incident (1986) 14 postal workers were shot to death by a co-worker before he turned a gun at himself.
S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N
Design Elements - Including environmental features - Natural shapes and forms - Natural patterns - Incorporating light
Biophilic Design - Helping employees to connect with interior environments - Creates a positive impact on human cognition and behaviour - Biophilia hypothesis “the passionate love of life and of all that is alibr�. Erich Fromm
Ethnics & the Environment
By Indiana University Press Attention Restoration theory and the Open Office By Lauren Elizabeth Smith Restoration Theory - Involves natural environment to recover. Reduces mental fatique. - Natural environment, incorporating nature plays a huge role in curing health. - Motivates to become healthier. Beneficial to psychological and emotional health.
Mission
Restorative Benefits - Stress level decreases - Higher productivity Improvements in cognitive ability and results in freedom.
Individual Cubicals - Allows employees to spend time alone and remove stress. - Restoration room can include neuromotion, chi machines, light therapy and reflex energizer.
Our wellness spa team of professionals are committed to openly listening to the needs of our guests and with respect help them guide towards physical relaxation. - Motto: Relax...and enjoy life! - Helping companies with their stress management solutions since 1994
The Wellness Spa By Wisconsin, USA
Corporate Wellness
- Offers services such as on-site massage, tai chi for wellness breaks and lecture sessions that educate employees and start giving them information that can help control their health. - The program guarantees the business who invests in a corporate living wellness program will set the best return on their investement in less absenteeism, more productivity and healthy employees.
Outside to Inside Using rock textures on wallboard for way finding and giving a sense of walking in the garden.
L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
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CLIENT SELECTION Core V alu Trustful
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and respectful staff members. Balance of Chinese and English speakers. Atmosphere is authentic and peaceful.
Missio
n Allowing customers to have a relaxed, peaceful time with their endless list of amenities.
Vision
To reach tourists from all parts of the world and experience traditional, authentic spa’s with other related services.
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L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
Why Queen Spa? Wide range of amenities: Pool, gym, hot tubs, video game area, movie rooms, private and public spa treatments involving massage, therapies and food bar, shower rooms, communal space and an authentic Chinese restaurant. Customer Care Staff members help feel users comfortable by giving every individual a set of new spa attire allowing their body to loosen up. A sense of privacy Queens Spa is divided into three floors, first floor is public, second floor is semi private and the third floor is private with individual care.
PROJECT PROPOSAL Why do we need this space? Currently in Hong Kong employees are suffering from health problems, difficulties from concentrating and have stress related issues due to heavy workload. In order to take their mind off from work, a wellness center on-site will definitely help employees acknowledge a healthier lifestyle and a happier motivation towards their work. What makes the facility innovative? There are plenty of fitness centers around in Hong Kong since Chinese citizens enjoy the concept of being active. However, a large amount of employees are depressed because of their workplace location; not every office is situated in a convenient area where a fitness center would be adjacent to them. Therefore having the idea of a corporate wellness retreat located in the corporate building would encourage countless employees to participate in different programs after, before or during their breaks to release personal or professional stress from their body and mind. Who is the sponsor? Corporate offices who work in the building where the wellness center would take place. - Increase brand awareness for the corporate offices - Competition against other corporate offices Who is the client? The initial clients would be the employees and corporate board members working in the building. However, to gain more customers employees from nearby offices can join by being a member of the wellness center. This would establish confidence between employees and remove stress. What are the primary programmatic considerations? - Samatha Buddhist meditation - Chakra meditation - Kundalini meditation - Sound meditation - Mantra meditation - Zen meditation - Spa - NeuroMotion to improve brain/body balance, coordination and mood-enhancing. - Chi Machine to increase energy, metabolism, lymphatic drainage and oxygenation. - Light Therapy to lighten your mood when your’e ‘sad’, occurs at a certain time each year - Reflex Energizer to relieve muscle tension, increase circulation and relieve pain. - Steam and Sauna - Changing rooms with jacuzzi - Indoor swimming pool - Communal hangouts - Healthy bar
What are the main issues that could affect the interior experience? - Column grids - Layout of the existing building (shape, linear) - Window operations - Natural Lighting - Ceiling Height - Exposed/Unexposed Ceiling - Materiality (floor, walls) - Exterior view (city, country) What are the possibilities of research? - Cultural barriers - international clients who aren’t aware of Hong Kong work life - Biomimicry designs - incorporating sustainable designs - Features to keep your body and mind calm - water sculptures for sound - Different age groups interacting with each other - socializing, building confidence What is building and specifics desired/required? - Urban - Minimum 15,000 square footage - Number of stories : 2-3 Minimum of six preliminary and objectives - Acoustic separations - meditation should be quite compared to the cafeteria - Placement of yoga and spa therapy should be considered - Yoga needs enough natural lighting - Spa needs darkness with minimal artificial lighting - Engaging designs with people - incorporating nature with indoors - Ensuring an improved and healthier lifestyle after different sessions/activities - Collaborating with one another from different professions (socializing) - Continue to promote this idea through different firms (more awareness)
PROJECT REVIEW
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TYPOLOGY
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- Consider age
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- Fresh elements (plants) - Bright colors - Energetic vibe
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sponsor for employees health
Terminology (General)
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DEEP DIVE
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SERVICE POPULATION rs be Board Members - Executive - Chairman - President - Manager
DEEP DIVE
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TYPOLOGY
Italian Physician Bernardini Ramazzini (1633-1714 wrote the first effects of work exposure on workers and was interested of taking prevetative measures to help improve employees wellbeing.
History of Workplace Wellness
Robert Marcus Owen (1810) Welsh social former proposed a 10 hour workday and by 1817, he modified to 8 hour workday to protect the wekkbeing of workforces. His famous phrase was “eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, eigh hours rest.
Post World War II Business executives saw the value in staying fit, so a number of successful companies built well appointed gymnassium with professional trainees; mostly for their top level executives. This started during the 1970s.
During 1950s Companies began to offer wellness interventions primarily focused on alcoholism and mental health issues.
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DEEP DIVE
TYPOLOGY
Ancient Greece Waters used to be popular treatment for a wide range of disease in classicaltimes. The Greeks preferred baths in fresh water from natural resources. The Romans Influenced by the Greeks, the Romans built their own thermal bath. Military presence was often the key development of such a spa resort. However, it was not only for recuperation of wounded soldiersm byt also for rest and recreation centers for healthy soldiers.
History of Spa Bathing in Medieval Times (1326) Colin Le Loup, an iron master from Leige, Belgium, discovered the springs of spa in Belgium. Around these springs, a famous health resort eventuall grew and term ‘spa’ came to refer to any health resort located near natural springs. Asclepiades He is a Greek physician who practised in Rome, and introduced general hyoropherapy and drinking cures as a treatement (142 BC)
L I T E R AT U R E R E V I E W
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TYPOLOGY Buddhist Meditation Space - Chakra Meditation Sanskrit means wheel. There are seven chakras, networking through your mind, body and spirit interacting as one system. - Kundalini Meditation HAving several hand gestures to act calm. Moving giving some sort of energy. Massage Rooms - Body relaxed massage - Hot back stone massage Acupuncure massge
Sound Meditation / Mantra Meditation - You receive mantra in slow motion. Mantra makes your mind quiter and peaceful. Zen Meditation - Using all your senses while in a meditation posture.
Spa - Changing rooms with lockers and showers - Steam and sauna - Pools and Jacuzzi
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DEEP DIVE
Space Types Therapy Rooms - Chi machines - Light therapy - Reflex energizer
TYPOLOGY
Sponsorships
Therapy Services
- Company board members
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
- Companies having offices in the
- Aim to think more positive, deals with current
building
events and helps with depression. Group Therapist
Spa Services
- Sharing commong problems and healing
- Masseuse
together
- Specialists for restoration therapy rooms. For Chi machine we need someone who knows how to use the machine in the correct way. For light therapy we need staff to know when and how to control the lights. For reflext energizer we need specialists to correctly know how to remove muscle tension.
Mindfulness-Based Therapist
Employees & Staff
- Focus on your thoughts and feelings, helps treat depressions and stress Yogi’s - Specialists for chakra, kundalini, mantra and zen. Helps to remove body stress. Counselling
Health Department
- Removes anger, stress and any illness
- Creating healthy food charts to
acknowledge employees
DEEP DIVE
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TYPOLOGY
Community Involvement - Cultural barriers
- Interactions between employments of different backgrounds
Urban Areas - City life
Enclosed Areas - Restricted to outdoors
Trends and Emerging Issues
Incorporate Natura - Green walls - Big windows for sunlight
Comfort
- Would employees be open and honest to all programs? - Will they socialise with other employees? - Would they have time to visit the center?
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DEEP DIVE
High Communal Areas
Typicsl Locations
- Typicslly corporate offices so that companies are aware
High Traffic of Employees - Will there be a peak hour?
- What if the space is overloaded and employees give bad feebacks?
TYPOLOGY
Design for the User Experience - Allowing employees to spend enough time to relax and resolve stress. Let them experience an adventurous journey that would not be found in a regular gym.
Provide Accessibility - Allowing each member to have equal access of all equipments and programs provided. This is crucial because the age groups varies from 25-55.
Acknolwedge Community
- Providing spaces for socialising and expressing a sense of individuality.
Creating a Learning Environment
- Educating employees through different programs gives them a sense of how to live a healtier life and how to overcome stressful moments.
Design Considerations
Ending with a Good Result
- Resulting in a positive manner, allowing employees to feel stressless after a long heavy day.
Incorporating Natural Elements
- Bringing out biophilic designs to enahce the space and creating a different environment compared to the industrial office look.
DEEP DIVE
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Phase
II
USER GROUPS Primary Users
Employees Office employees in the corporate building
Staff Members Important members providing programs
Secondary Users B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s Sponsoring for the corporate wellness center
Indirect Users Friends Collegues and guests visiting your office
Support Staff Operating and maintaining the building
Family Family visiting or helping at the office
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Important Users
Masseuse Therapists
Receptionist
Yo g i s t
Security
P O P U L AT I O N LEGEND FITNESS
24% 11%
OFFICE
Reference Hong Kong statistics South China Morning Post
NEW TERRITORIES
KOWLOON
L A N TA U ISLAND
6% 8%
42% 36%
HONG KONG ISLAND
Fortis Centre is located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island and as mentioned on the map, there are 45% of corporate offices and 28% of fitness areas. This demographics are for the entire Hong Kong Island, hence the percentage of fitness centers on the eastern side can be low. Kowloon side of Hong Kong has the most amount of fitness centers compared to corporate offices. Note Kowloon area is relatively smaller than all the other parts of Hong Kong.
28% 45% DEMOGRAPHICS
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GENDER & AGE
Reference Hong Kong statistics South China Morning Post Women working in Hong Kong and China increases in 2014
Reference Primary research Survey of business employees
China has more numbers, but it is relatively bigger than Hong Kong Lack of male employments
2014
Age group 40 - 49 had the most outcome of employees. And it is stated in the Hong Kong statistics by ‘United Nations’, Median age: 45.0 (2013 est.)
2011 50.9%
Hong Kong
45.34%
China
56.7%
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
49.79% Total Population
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Median Age: 45.0
Median age at first marriage for males and females in 2015
Male
31
Female
29
GENDER & AGE
Male Female
Masters
Bachelors
26-33
34-42
Married
Single
Statistics of Hong Kong citizen’s preferences for spa care (age: 29 - 45): It is interesting how more than half of Hong Kong population prefers massage but it totally makes sense since Hong Kong is one of the busiest cities in the world with 50.1 working hours in a week. Massaging helps release body pain and brings your body enery and is very commonly used and done in Hong Kong.
Gender differences in Hong Kong. From the previous page we got an idea that there are more women workingforce than man and the population of female is 10% higher than males.
Massage
54%
Spa Therapies
15%
Reference
Beauty
31%
Health and Wellness Statistics of Spa Therapists & Massuese These statistics were taken from ‘Health & Self Indulgence’ by Athena Mak. They show demographics of age, education and relation status in Hong Kong.
DEMOGRAPHICS
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INCOME Reference Corporate wellness center Primary and secondary users These results are the average income of workers in Hong Kong per month.They are collected from Census and Statistics department which is in charge by the govrnment and they are recent 2016 data. Managers earn the highest salary of HKD $ 45,000 in the department of corporate and spa world. It is surprisingly interesting how spa masseuse and corporate employees wages are extremely similar and on the same. This is because, employees working hours are much longer than spa masseuse.
Managers
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Receptionist
Security
Maintenance
Spa
Employees
C U LT U R E & R E L I G I O N
Reference Religion & Custom GovHK
These results are found in 2016 and it summarizes various religious groups in Hong Kong. The religious groups have established schools and provided health care in Hong Kong due to their vast community. Buddhism and Taoism is mostly populated in Hong Kong followed by Protestant Christians.
Buddhism
1 Million +
Taoism
1 Million +
Reference
Protestant Christians
480,000
Primary research Survey of business employees and their nationality
Muslims
300,000
Throughout the survey I conducted, Chinese citizens have the highest workingforce in Hong Kong. Living and working in Hong Kong will obviously be clustered with Chinese local employees; however, Hong Kong is slowly developing and becoming international with various other citizens working fulltime in Hong Kong. The diagram above shows major citizens from other countries who work in Hong Kong.
Jewish
5,000
Catholics
379,000
Hindus
100,000
Sikhs
12,000 DEMOGRAPHICS
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P U R AV S H A H Reference Semi-formal interview Part time yoga instructor Purpose Understanding cultural background
Yoga is famous in Hong Kong
1) How old were you when you started yoga? I started yoga at a very young age when my parents made me join yoga classes. Since then I have never stopped practicing yoga. During my free time I would prefer to do yoga then any other hobby since it helps me focus. 2) When did you start being a yoga instructor? I started being an instructor during my early 30s and decided to do a side business along with my other business. 3) How long have you been teaching yoga in Hong Kong? I moved to Hong Kong in 2011 from Malaysia because I felt Hong Kong was a better option for me to expand my yoga skills. Hong Kong definitely helped me get more people especially mothers and working people due to their stress. 4) Do you believe yoga helps people calm their mind and body? If so, how? I believe and in fact I have seen the changes in many of my clients. Yoga definitely helps to you think peacefully and to handle problems in a softer manner. Cities like Hong Kong really benefit yoga because its a fast growing city and it never stops. 5) Have you experienced cultural barriers within different yoga instructors? If so, how and what kind of nationality? I’ve seen several other nationality, mainly Chinese and Thai. However, I do feel like majority of the crowed is Indian especially nearby me because Indians have experience several yogas through their culture and beliefs. And as me, many other Indian instructors have flew to Hong Kong for the same reason! I also feel that every culture has its own way of teaching but because Indians have learntpostures from their God andtheir religion I feel it has a sronger connection to cure people.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
LANGUAGE Cantonese
Putonghua
English
LEGEND
Others
Cantonese Putonghua English Chinese Dialects Others
In the economical status Cantonese is widely spoken for communication. English spoken after. Although Hong Kong is an interional city English is still not the most spoken language. People learn cantonese to communicate with buyers or sellers
Reference
Cantonese is spoken the most in an everyday lifestyle in Hong Kong. English is surprisingly spoken the least especially considering Honh Kong as an international port. Other language would include Philippino and Indonesian since their population in Hong Kong is increasing due to domestic work preference.
Census & statistics department Published February, 2016 Age: 6-65 Target: Local citzens DEMOGRAPHICS
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E D U C AT I O N REFERENCE Health & safety indulgence Published February, 2016 Target: Local population
Beauty
Natural
Age 35 - 65 want to go for spa and spa therapies because of their appearance and aging looks. They would prefer to do facial massage and body treatments for a better figure and face
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Unhealthy
Healthy
Age 35 - 65 want to start taking care of their health through exercises and yoga to keep fit and healthy. Hong Kong citizens have become unhealthy due to reasons of workload stress, family stress and other related effects
E D U C AT I O N LEGEND Construction Security
Receptionist
Import/Export
Maintenance
Transportation Financing Public Administration Others
This survey reveals a total population of 32,377 in Hong Kong employed in the hotel industry. It is suprising to see that maintenance staff is over half the population.
This survey shows the industry sector of Hong Kong and percentage of employement distribution. These results were cumulatded in 2011 by GovHK
Reference 2011 Manpower survey report Secondary users DEMOGRAPHICS
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K E TA N D A N I REFERENCE Professional interview Business president Location: Hong Kong
1. What is your job/role with the company? President, VP, Management, etc. I am the president of my company alone with my three brothers. We handle manufacturing, import and exporting diamonds from international various countries. 2. How many employees work in your office? In the Hong Kong firm we have approximately 10 employees working. 3. Does your firm include employees from various countries or mostly local Hong Kong citizens? It includes a mixture of Indian and Chinese citizens. 4. Do you feel Management in Hong Kong lead with influence or directs with power? Directs with power, because cast and language is not a problem as it is an a democratic and an international city. 5. Are you noticing absenteeism from employees? If yes, what do you think is the reason? There are those days when employees fall sick due to their eating habits or sleeping adjustments. The reason behind this is quite straightforward because the diamond market is unpredictable, at times there is heavy workload and at times there is minimal and this automatically affects their lifestyle. 6. Could an internal corporate wellness center help with absenteeism while helping employees be motivated, focused and achieve a higxher productivity rate? I think this concept is fantastic but it is relatively new as I haven’t come across such corporate centers in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, an internal corporate wellness center would affect definitely employees health and would be incredibly convenient as they could visit during their free times. I personally feel that Hong Kong needs such centers because many corporate buildings are segregated into different areas of Hong Kong where amenities are not easily convenient for them, so this would definitely motivate to use the center!
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DEMOGRAPHICS
7. Would you or your company sponsor/support a corporate wellness center located in your building? I would definitely consider it for the long run. However, it is important for every office member to sponsor. So I believe, I wouldn’t mind contributing if it benefits everyone, especially this corporate building has no nearby gym so it would help. 8. Is the concept of a corporate wellness center new in Hong Kong? If no, can you provide a further understanding of the wellness centers you have experienced or heard about? It is fairly new in Hong Kong. I was a member in a fitness club but that was located in a different building and because of the traveling I quit. People in Hong Kong don’t prefer to travel during rush hours and Hong Kong is always a busy city, so traveling to areas that takes 15 minutes can easily add to 30 because of the public. 9. Would a wellness center benefit you as the company head to relief stress, be healthy, and lead by example? I personally love the idea of a wellness center because it will save a lot more time and for the minimal working days I could always go to the center and help my mind and body a little. 10. What types of programs do you feel would make a corporate wellness center successful? (Massage, spa services, yoga, etc.) Massage and spa would be a great option to relieve stress.
E D U C AT I O N LEGEND Spa/Massage Yes
No Body Therapies
Yoga
Counselling Fitness Healthy Diet
85% of business employees said proximity of this corporate wellness center is important and that they would join and visit a wellness regulary if it were located in their office building.
30% of business employees prefers spa and body massage for healthy living and stress relief. They mentioned their main goal for regular use of a corporate wellness center would be spa use and yoga.
Reference Primary research Survey of business employees in Hong Kong, including different citizens from around the world. DEMOGRAPHICS
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VA L U E S
Business employees visit to solve problems with councelors or focus on their body to remove stress. Having a comfortable atmosphere will allow them to be free and open
Comfort
Different age groups have different priorities. Older employees may want to sit and relax whereas younger crowed may prefer to socialize and entertain
Flexibility
Considering that Hong Kong has international employees; hence, having assistance to translate would be convenient
Users are able to let their stress out privately and can prefer to do a private spa therapy or counseling session
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PRIMARY USERS
Language Barrier
BUSINESS EMPLOYEES Personalization
VA L U E S
Privacy
Counselors and massuese will need their privacy in terms of controlling their room features, ie. lights, doors, partition, music
Most of the programs require extra storage to store their machines and equipments Storage
Help staff members translate their idea Assistance
It is vital for staff members to stay healthy and fit in oder to help their clients and be their role model
S TA F F M E M B E R S Healthy
PRIMARY USERS
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BOSCO WONG
Steven is working in PCCW, which is a Hong Kong based information and communications technology company. He is full time employed working from 9AM - 8PM. He frequently interacts with customers and helps them solve their problems. Steven’s needs are direct access to technology to ensure quick responses to his clients. Privacy in order to share personal information with his clients. Engaging coworkers to create a fun working environment. Steven’s wants are movement where he can move around the space to find information without disturbing. Assistant as his native language is Cantonese and interacting with a non Cantonese would be difficult. Flexibily to ensure his preferences within the space.
WORK / LIFE BALANCE COMPENSATION / BENEFITS JOB SECURITY MANAGEMENT CULTURE
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PERSONAS
GENDER AGE STATUS LOCATION OCCUPATION WAGE LANGUAGE NATIONALITY
Male 36 Married Hong Kong Salesman HKD 15,000 Cantonese Chinese
MARIA GALIA
Maria is a professional masseuse, she gained experience through hotel spa programs and currently working in a private limited company Sukh Thai Spa. She is a full time employed working from 11AM - 10PM. Maria’s needs are privacy in order to treat her clients perfectly, she needs to be in control of lighting, music and air temperature. Storage in order to store her machines and equipments. Maria’s wants are assistance, being able to translate and fully understand clients preferences.
GENDER Female AGE 31 STATUS Single LOCATION Hong Kong OCCUPATION Masseuse WAGE HKD 12,000 LANGUAGE Spanish / English NATIONALITY Filipino
WORK / LIFE BALANCE COMPENSATION / BENEFITS JOB SECURITY MANAGEMENT CULTURE
PERSONAS
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USER JOURNEY BUSINESS EMPLOYEES
ARRIVAL
Reached office, settled down and started working
GOODBYE
If you live with your family you, you tend to say bye
MORNING
Fresh day started Waking up and getting ready
TRAVEL
LUNCH BREAK
Gathering with colleagues, eating and discussing about work
Carry your bags and commute to your offices through walk or the use of transportation
CONCENTRATION
Trying to focus and completing your work on time to leave
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PRIMARY USERS
Energize with food
INTERACTIONS
DINNER
Reached home and dinnering either alone or with family
BREAKFAST
NIGHT
Trying to sleep and getting prepared for the tommorow
MINOR Employees Managers Executives Employees
MAJOR Employees Clients Executives CEO
KEY EXPERIENCE
Enter the space
Register at the reception
Change your outfit and store your work in the locker
Choose your program according to your stress level
Socialize with collegues and have a quick bite
Use the changing room to shower, steam or sauna
Attend your work or go home depending on the timings
PRIMARY USERS
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USER JOURNEY S TA F F M E M B E R S
ARRIVAL
Registar at the reception and head to changing room to get dressed
GOODBYE
Preparing to leave home and lock the doors
JOB
Start preparing and helping customers to find their relazation
TRAVEL
Using regular transportation for work
DINNER
Reached home and dinnering, thinking about your work
NIGHT
Trying to sleep and getting prepared for the tommorow
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PRIMARY USERS
INTERACTIONS MINOR Team Colleagues
MAJOR Assistants Customers
MORNING
Fresh day started Waking up and getting ready
BREAKFAST
Eating healthy meal to energize your body
KEY EXPERIENCE
Enter the space
Swipe in their card
Change your outfit and keep the rest in storage room
Attend your program and set all equipments
Lunch break and socialize with colleagues
Get back to duty and help customers relief stress
End your final session and leave for home
PRIMARY USERS
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Phase
III
PROGRAMMING Note: Bathing rituals activities will be in included within changing rooms.
SPACE
ACTIVITY
SIZE
themselves and are definitely not
• Register at front desk
Small
• Circulation • Public • Adjacent to waiting area
• Desk • Chairs • Desk light • Artificial lights
Waiting Space
• Elevator • Waiting for colleagues
Medium
• Circulation • Semi-private • Acoustic elements
• Sofa • Side Table • Artificial lights
Changing Rooms
• Access to locker rooms • Quick Shower, freshen up • Change clothing
Extra Large
• Open space • Circulation • Privacy
• Lockers • Benches • Shower • Sinks • Commodes • Artificial lights
Spa
DETAILED: • Body massage • Hot back stone • Acupuncture massage • Aroma therapy QUICK: • Timed massage chairs • Body massage
Large
• Privacy • Controllable lights • Storage
• Bed • Sink • Shelves • Artificial lights
Bathing Rituals
• Steam • Sauna • Jacuzzi • Pool
Extra Large
• • • •
Semi-private Open space Circulation Adjacent to changing rooms
• Bath • Closed room with benches • Artificial lights
Yoga
• Chakra meditation • Kundalini meditation • Mantra meditation • Zen meditation
Medium
• • • • •
Public Circulation Access to daylight Adjacent to fitness Materiality: rubber/linoleum flooring
• Stage • Mats • Wall mounted water fountains
Fitness
• Gym equipments
Large
• Public • Circulation • Access to daylight
• Fitness equipments • Artificial Lights • Wall mounted water fountain
Therapy
DETAILED & QUICK: • Chi machine • Light therapy • Reflex energizer
Medium
• Semi-private • Adjacent to spa
• Machines • Sofa • Bed • Artificial lights
Counseling
• Group sessions • Individual sessions
Small
• Private • Access to daylight
• Desk • Chairs • Artificial lights
Healthy Cafe
• Nutrition charts • Healthy bar • Socialization
Medium
• • • • •
Storage Access to service entrance Public Circulation Acoustic elements
• Tables • Booths • Sofas • Chairs • Counters/Bar • Artificial Lights
Entertainment
• Socialization • Engaging in games (chinese checkers, snooker..)
Large
• • • • •
Public Circulation Access to daylight Acoustic elements Adjacent to healthy cafe
• Tables • Chairs • Booths • Wall mounted water fountain
Motivational Rooms
• Cheerleaders boosting employees energy through constant praising, clapping and cheering
Medium
• Public • Access to daylight • Acoustic elements
comfortable about the idea of being semi-naked in front of other gender. The only common activitiy being shared from the bathin ritual program would be the indoor swimming pool.
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NEEDS & WANTS
FF&E
Reception
This is because local Hong Kong are extremely conservative about
SPACE NEEDS
• Tables • Chairs • Artificial lights
PROGRAMMING SPACE
WEAKNESSES
OPPORUTNITY
Reception
• Clients might prefer privacy when speaking with receptionist
• Create dividers with acoustic elements
Waiting Space
• Would not be much of a use if there aren’t many people in the center. • Lack of privacy
• Include an entertainment session (tv, Chinese checkers, etc) • It can be considered as a meeting point where clients can walk to different programs and chat about it once they are back in the zone
Changing Rooms
• Would not be adjacent to all programs involved in the center
• Can include multiple entrances (easy accessibility from different programs
Spa
• Will not be in service after working hours • Will need storage are within the space pr adjacent to the space
• Employees from the survey prefer spa the most when they want to remove stress • Unique design compared to other programs (something big and fascinating)
Bathing Rituals
• Lack of privacy • Maintenance level increases
• Include group bathing and overall bathing, this would maintain privacy for many clients
Yoga
• No access for outdoors • The natural feeling of yoga won’t come to clients if they yoga indoors
• Access to nature (green walls) • Incorporate biophilic designs to feel connected with nature
Fitness
• Small concept of a fitness club • Limited access to equipments
• Offer time limits within each equipment, for everyone to get a chance to workout • Create an energetic vibe for clients to get started quickly
Therapy
• Lack of privacy • Will not be in service after working hours
• N/A
Counseling
• Will not be in frequent use • Aims on particular employees • Will not be in service after working hours
• Combing employees from different firms and sharing experiences for group counseling
Healthy Cafe
• Will not be in service after working hours • Will require storage space
• Incorporate a mini cafe or vending machines for late customers.
Entertainment
• Lack of privacy • Employees not getting along with each other
• Can be combined with Healthy cafe
Motivational Room
• Lack of privacy • Employees not feeling comfortable
• Cheerleaders can perform dances or shows instead of only cheering and clapping
NEEDS & WANTS
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L O C AT I O N LEGEND
ENTRANCE 2
ENTRANCE 1
Fortis Centre is located at 1063 King’s road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. King’s road is surrounded by residential buildings and it intersects with Tai Koo Sing road where commercial buildings are amalgamated. King’s road is one of the longest road in Quarry Bay, Eastern Hong Kong Island. As the map shows, the building is situated in the center where different amenities are closeby; such as, the bank, health clinic and restaurants. Many of the residential buildings have small shopping centers on the bottom floor which provides boutique stores, restaurants and cafes. Potential noices intrussions include construction sites, vehicle sounds and pedestrians. P53
S I T E A N A LY S I S
P O P U L AT I O N
DEMOGRAPHIC W O R K & E D U C AT I O N
C U LT U R A L B A C K G R O U N D Total Population: 7.31 million CHINESE 6,364,439 92.6% PHILIPPINES 180 780 1.9% INDONESIA 165 750 1.9% INDIA 30 870 0.4%
F A M I LY M A K E U P 2-3 person family Unmarried Couple 3, 734 52.7% Married 12,067 55.7%
33% Population attending full time education courses in same region as place of residency. 4% Population works in the same region as residency. US$ 5260 Median monthly domestic household income. HOUSING 81.2% Domestic households owning the quarters they occupy. US$ 1000 - 1900 Average monthly rent.
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PROXIMITY
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S I T E A N A LY S I S
SURROUNDING AREAS
PROJECT AREA
Amenities around Fortis Centre are coffee shops, restaurants, bank, residential properties and a shopping mall
The rectangle shaped building is the Fortis centre which starts of with levels of shopping and ends with corporate offices
CONNECTIONS
The connection shows how to exit from the building and reach out to nearby streets. The building individually connects to different streets
VIEWS This view is from the backside of the Fortis Centre building. This is where the carpark is located and the road faces other commerial building’s carparks and back of house.
This view is from the second entrance to the Fortis Centre building. This is where King’s road inttersects with Tai Koo Shing road. HSBC is a wellknown bank in Hong Kong.
This view is from the first entrance to the Fortis Centre building. Here are the major transportation stops and it faces the main road where potential noice would occur.
S I T E A N A LY S I S
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T R A N S P O R TAT I O N LEGEND
As Quarry Bay is an area beneath Mount Parker in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, various range of transportation is available. There are plenty of mtr stops and exits for pedestrians convenience. Mini bus and big busses practically stop at every other streets. Few taxi stands under commercial buildings. For Fortis Centre, employees can reach out for taxi’s which is adjacent to their building or exit from entrace 1 and approach for busses. They could also choose to walk two streets and use the metro.
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S I T E A N A LY S I S
C L I M AT E HONG KONG MONSOON Hong Kong climate on average is neutral and there are no drastic changes in temperature throughout the year. Severe weather phenomena that can affect Hong Kong include tropical cyclones, strong winter and summer monsoon, monsoon troughs, and thunderstorms. Tornado and hailstorms are rare. Belonging to oceanic subtropical monsoon climate, the city has an average annual temperature of 23 C. From May to November, Hong Kong may be attacked by tropical cyclones; howeverm the typhoon season is mainly in September. The data charts below are taken from 2007 to 2014.
S I T E A N A LY S I S
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WIND & NOISE
WIND
NOISE Under Maintenance Variable Calm Easterly wind of 18 km/h Easterly wind of 90 km/h Station higher than 500 metres above mean sea level Community Weather Information Network stations
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S I T E A N A LY S I S
As Hong Kong's economy has grown in recent decades, so too has the noise that comes from transport, construction, commercial and industrial sources in this compact, densely populated city. The designated areas of noise from general construction works are distributed in colourful lines on the ‘Noise Map’ above. Easter Hong Kong Island has majority of sound around the costals near the ocean.
SUN DIAGRAM
TIME ADDRESS
7 AM 1063 King’s Road
The sun rises from the east and sets in west. The three diagrams below show three different timings of the day and how the sun reflects to the Fortis Centre building and its exterior. On this diagram at 7 AM the shadow of the sun falls on the left of the buildings, implying the sun is slowly rising.
TIME ADDRESS
12 PM 1063 King’s Road
This diagram is showing the sun pattern of early afternoon. As it’s shown, the shadows of buildings are decreasing and are close to each other, meaning the sun is out and bright. This diagram also shows the transformation of the shadow changing from left to right.
TIME ADDRESS
5 PM 1063 King’s Road
The sun is at 5 PM and its still bright. All the building shadows have shifted to the right sid, indicating sunset. The sun is slowly heading towards west where it will set. The sun sets roughly around 6:18 PM local Hong Kong Time.
S I T E A N A LY S I S
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O R G A N I Z AT I O N
The prodium has greenery and is an open outdoor space for the public. Fortis Centre has a shopping center on the first three floors before the corporate offices start. This podium is accessible for anybody. You can only enter the podium from insde of the building and there are fences all around the exteriors for safety. It serves a multipurpose idea. The podium is a great advantage for the wellness center as programs can be corporated with the outdoors to gain direct access of daylight and nature.
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Entrance S I T E A N A LY S I S
Entrance towards parking
5’11”
8’6”
HUMAN SCALE
The image above is one of the office flats in Fortis Centre. The height is a major constraint as it is only 8’6” tall from floor to floor, this automatically allows people to feel conjusted within the space especially tall individuals. The positive effect of having a low ceiling allows customers to feel enclosed and private, where they can complete release their stress and work on their body by connecting to the space. Every program will achieve the same purpose: customers heeling and maintaining their body, and the ceiling height would not be considered as a problem. In addition the exterior view helps making the space look spacious and open due the natureal scenery. It allows customers to feel fresh and loose to their body despite the closeness of the ceiling.
S I T E A N A LY S I S
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STRUCTURAL SYSTEM LEGEND Bearing Walls
Column Grid
Plumbing
The bearing walls are mainly holding the elevators together and exit doors. The plan has a consistent rhythm of column grids. Most of the columns are attached to exterior walls which leaves the interior space free. The plumbing area is public for different corporate offices to acces, but it does not add into the office squarefootage.
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BUILDING ENVELOPE LEGEND Concrete Walls Glass Windows
Thermal Heat Gain
The concrete walls are only supporting the exit doors and mechanical rooms of the building. The entire building envelope is made out of glass windows predominantly facing on the south, east and north side of the building. The sun rises from the east, hence the highest thermal heat gains would be facing the east windows. Note: The windows are not operable. All the windows of the building cannot be opened by users, they are permanently locked.
FORTH & FIFTH FLOOR B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S
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E G R E S S & V E R T I C A L C I R C U L AT I O N LEGEND Main Entry/Exit Exit Stairs Elevator Cargo Elevator Fire Exit
K i n g ’s R d
Building Exit
The plan starts from the 4th floor. Therefore, to completely leave the building, customers would have to take the elevator to ground level and walk the corridor that heads towards the exit of the building. The fire exit, exit stairs and cargo elevator is only for emergeny use for customers.
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B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S
Shipyard Ln
PRINCIPLES ELEMENTS OF DESIGN The plan is well organized and balanced. It is propotional and both sides are equal. Not only are both the sides equal in squarefootage but also they receive equal daylight due to the exposure of glass windows on all three corners of the plan. The flooring is wooden and the windows are tinted blue shade which gives the environment a calm, welcoming and spacious feel.
Building Section
Building Envelope
5,300 sqf
Detailed Fortis Centre
U N I Q U E F E AT U R E S The overall building gives a sharp geometric look, allowing the buildng to look dynamic and stand out from the rest in that area. The podium on the third floor really stands out especially in an urban city since people are surrounded with skyscrapers and rarely see nature and greenery. The different materiality used in the exteriors of the shopping mall and the corporate office shows the connection between two facilities being used in one building.
B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S
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MODULARITY
Aluminum Window Frames
Mullion
The window offsets 3’6” from the raised floor and touches the ceiling. The overall height of the window is 5’0”.
Roller Blinds
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B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S
The windows are repitetive and go along north, east and south walls of the building. There are no gaps between each windows, however the mullions between glass panels show the wholeness of one window.
E X I S I T I N G M AT E R I A L I T Y
Glass Wall Lift Lobby
Decorative Carpet Waiting Area
Glass Windows Building Envelope
Wooden Floors Raised Flooring B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S
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Phase
V
C&C DESIGN O R G A N I Z AT I O N
Architects :
C&C Design has a combination of a grid and a radial organization to the floor plan. The plan includes three important areas that are public, private and staff spaces.All the programs privided in this center are connected to each other, dynamic or quiet. The corridors are desinged as an open space where lockers are placed, this automatically creates a public space for the clients. The idea of having the fitness room in a radial organization direct clients to a different zone where they are semi-private. The furniture arrangements are lose fit throughout the space, allowing clients to freely circulate. The fitness corner has most amount of windows allowing the space to be bright and highlighting maximum amount of daylight.
HIERARCHY Approach is where clients arrive and depart from the space. It is located at the begning of the space adjacent to the public space which are toilet and corridor. The interlocking spaces in this project is the table tennis area with the massage, showers, toilets, seatings and locekers are connected
Location : Collaboration : Area : Project Year :
Peng Zheng Guangzhou, China Liang Fangqi 5920.15 sqft 2016
PROGRAMS Massage Shower
Showers and toilets are separeted for creating a sense of privacy and having minimal people in small rooms The table tennis room is located in the center for people to socialise and play, also allowing them to sit on the sides and watch
Shower
Table Tennis
Yoga/ Dance Fitness
Toilet Toilet
S PA C E S The vibe of this space is a mixture of cold and warm colors. The furniture are bright neon green with grey equuipments. Lighting is white which creates a cool environment. The materiality is also a mixture of wood and marble
Staff Only Public Space Private Space
The mechanical and electric lines are exposed throughout the ceiling ceiling, showing an industrial aspect. Some areas have dropped ceiling to give an enclosed vibe to the open spaces
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PRECEDENT STUDY
Vertical Circulation Primary Circulation Secondary Circulation
H A S PA L I S PA Architects :
Three Ball Cascade
Location :
Okayama, Japan
Collaboration : Area : Project Year :
Yasuhirokaneda 968.752 sqft 2015
PROGRAMS Toilet
Reception Room A
Free
Room C
Room B
Room D
Rooms are categorised in spa and massage programs
Free space is catogorised as a waiting lounge for guests
S PA C E S Public Space Private Space
O R G A N I Z AT I O N Haspali Spa has a linear organization to the floor plan. The floor plan is easily navigated through grouping programs together. The plan is divided into three major sections, entrance, public and private space.The public space includes toilet, reception and a waiting lounge. Whereas the private space includes the spa therapies.This allows the space to be private and comfortable for the clients. The arrangements of the furniture are lose fit throughout the space, allowing clients to circulate with ease. The middle portion of the plan has clerestory windows with a transparent folding wall panels allowing the space to capture maximum daylight.
HIERARCHY Approach is where clients arrive and depart from the space. It is located at the begning of the space adjacent to the public space which are toilet, reception and waiting lounge. The interlocking spaces inthis project is the reception and the waiting area
The colors of the space is warm and earth tone with a touch of raw wood texture. The material on the floor is a combination of wood planks and concrete which gives us a soothing balance of warm and cold temperature
Vertical Circulation Primary Circulation Secondary Circulation
The mechanical and electric lines are exposed throughout the ceiling, expressing the raw atmosphere of the space. The wooden beams are dropped from the ceiling to give an enclosed vibe to the open spaces PRECEDENT STUDY
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HOTEL LONE O R G A N I Z AT I O N
Architects :
Hotel Lone has a clustered organization to the floor plan. The plan includes privacy, semi-privacy and publicity throughout the use of different programs. The reception is centralized and adjacent to the entrance allowing clients to choose their wayfinding by different options of circulation. The interiors are very geometrical and transulecent, giving a sense of separation between private and public zones. The arrangements of furniture are lose fit and flexibily with big windowa allowing maximum daylight and nature view.
HIERARCHY Approach is where clients arrive and depart from the space. It is located at the begning of the space adjacent to the public space which are reception, corridor and toilet.The interlocking spaces in this project is the relax area, where saunam bar, fitness and toilets are surrounded and connected
The vibe of this space is a mixture of cold and warm colors. The wall furnish and furniture are cool earth toned colors whereas the lighting are very warm toned. This gives a great contrast between mood and comfort
Location : Collaboration : Area : Project Year :
Studio 92 Rovinj, Croatia Igor Miletic 13993.08 sqft 2011
PROGRAMS Toilets are individual and located at different areas for convenience. Lockers are only for shower and storage usage
Relax space has movable furniture facing the windows with a forest view. Adjacent to the bar for ease of movement
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Hydro massage Pool Saunas Staff Powder Staff Toilet Toilet Bar Lockers Relax Reception Fitness Pool
S PA C E S Staff Only Public Space Private Space
The surface of the ceiling is simple glossy paint mostly and the reception area had wooden beams with a higher ceiling, wellcoming clients with an open space. Flooring is earth toned matching with the color palatte in a whole
Treatment Rooms
Vertical Circulation Primary Circulation Secondary Circulation
PROGRAMMING AREA
SQFT
QTY
NET SF
Plumbing
Work Surface
Seating
Storage
Equipment
Acoustics
Lighting
Security
Reception
125
1
125
N/A
Desk
Chairs Sofas
N/A
Computer Telephone
Low acoustic installation
Bright lighting Welcoming customers
High security, registration at front desk - key card
Lift Lobby
200
2
400
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
High acoustic installation
Bright lighting
Camera
Shower
30
20
600
Shower faucet
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bright lighting
N/A
Toilet
45
20
900
Toilet seat
Pot
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Semi bright lighting
N/A
200
2
400
Water basin
Vanity top
Puffy chairs
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bright lighting Area to get ready
N/A
Locker
8
60
48
N/A
N/A
Benches
N/A
N/A
High acoustic installation
Semi bright lighting
N/A
Steam
75
2
150
N/A
N/A
Benches
N/A
N/A
N/A
White lighting
N/A
Sauna
75
2
150
N/A
N/A
Benches
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yellow, dim lighting
N/A
Jacuzzi
150
2
300
Water tub
N/A
Benches
N/A
N/A
N/A
Semi bright lighting underwater Spot lights
N/A
Indoor Pool
500
1
500
Water tub
N/A
Sleeping beds
N/A
N/A
High acoustic installation
Semi bright lighting underwater Spot lights
Camera
Body Massage
120
2
240
Water basin
Bed
Beds
N/A
Oil Towels
Silent Room Slow music
Controlled lighting Dim and yellow
Private
Hot Back Stone
150
2
300
Water basin
Bed
Beds
Yes
Massage tools Towels
Silent Room Slow music
Controlled lighting Dim and yellow
Private
Acupuncture Massage
120
4
480
N/A
Bed
Beds
Yes
Acupuncture needles
Silent Room Slow music
Controlled lighting Dim and yellow
Private
Aroma Therapy
150
2
300
Water basin
Bed
Beds
Yes
Massage tools Towels
Silent Room Slow music
Controlled lighting Dim and yellow
Private
Massage Chair
350
1
350
N/A
N/A
Sofa chairs
N/A
N/A
High acoustic installation
Bright lighting
N/A
Chi Machine
100
1
100
N/A
N/A
Sofa Chairs
Yes
Machine
Low acoustic installation
Semi bright lighting
N/A
Light Therapy
100
1
100
N/A
N/A
Chairs
Yes
Machine
Low acoustic installation
White lighting Bright
N/A
Reect Energizer
100
1
100
N/A
N/A
Chairs
YEs
Machine
Low acoustic installation
Semi bright lighting
N/A
Machines
19
10
190
N/A
Machinese
N/A
N/A
Machine
N/A
Bright lighting
Camera
Weight Equipments
19
10
190
N/A
N/A
Benches
N/A
Weights
N/A
Bright lighting
Camera
Open Space
100
1
100
N/A
Empty oor
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bright lighting
N/A
Yoga
850
1
850
N/A
Mats
N/A
Yes
Yoga mats
Silent Room Slow music
Natural lighting Semi bright lighting
N/A
2500
1
2500
N/A
Game tables : ping pong table, pool table..
Sofas
N/A
Game equipments Water fountain
High acoustic installation
Bright lighting Wall sconces
Camera
Motivational Room
300
2
600
N/A
Desk
Chairs
N/A
White boards
Low acoustic installation
Semi bright lighting
N/A
Healthy Bar
1500
1
1500
Water taps
Booth tables
Booths Chairs
Yes
N/A
High acoustic installation
Bright lighting Suspended pendant
Camera
Counseling
250
2
500
N/A
Desk
Chairs
N/A
N/A
N/A
Natural lighting Semi bright lighting
Private
Changing Room
Powder Room
Bathing Rituals
Spa
Note: The exisiting materials in the corporate offices are not sustainable. All the furniture are lose and flexible. There are no bearing walls in the space except for elevator walls. The wellness center is only accessible for building users and close family and friends, thus security will have to powerful and aware with the system.
Total squarefootage for two floors will be 21, 200 sqft. The total gross profit including all the programs roughly occupies12,000 sqft. Total remaining squarefeet is 9,200 sqft.
Fitness
Others Entertainment Room
S PAT I A L N E E D S
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CONCEPT
‘Qi’ is the practice of cultivating the universal life force described as energy. In applying this to a physical standpoint it improves health as the body is put into a state of relaxation and regeneration. - Author: Marc S. Micozzi
SELF TRANSFORM
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PA R T I D I A G R A M
INTEGRATED BODY
PEACE OF MIND
‘QI’ is to find equilibrium in the work environment as you transistion from space to space. The concept will incorporate natural and fresh elements that support culture, community and wellbeing for business employees and their attitude towards their work environment.
ADJACENCY OPTION 1 FORTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
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S C H E M AT I C D E S I G N
Close proximity
Major Circulation
Daylight
Minor Circulation
BLOCK OPTION 1 FORTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
Egress
Circulation
Daylight
S H E M AT I C D E S I G N
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ADJACENCY OPTION 2 FORTH FLOOR
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S C H E M AT I C D E S I G N
FIFTH FLOOR
Close proximity
Major Circulation
Daylight
Minor Circulation
BLOCK OPTION 2
FORTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
Egress
Circulation
Daylight
S H E M AT I C D E S I G N
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Phase
IV
CONCEPT BREAKDOWN CONCEPT The concept for this project is based on the Chinese character ‘Qi’. “Qi is the practice of cultivating the universal life force described as energy. In applying this to a physical standpoint it improves health as the body is put into a state of relaxation and regeneration,” Marc S. Micozzi. The three essential elements for Qi are self transformation, integrated body and state of mind. Throughout the space, the wellness center will incorporate ‘Qi’ and find equilibrium in the work environment as you transistion from space to space. The concept will incorporate natural and fresh elements that support culture, community and wellbeing for business employees and their attitude towards their work environment.
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C O N C E P T A P P L I C AT I O N
Self Transformation: “The state of being transformed through change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Integrated Body: “Is a psychotherapy that recognizes and treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual nature of a human being. It is based on the premise that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather integrated parts of a whole person.” State of Mind: “A temporary psychological state, allowing concentration for a particular activitiy.”
CONCEPT BREAKDOWN The concept for this project is based on the Chinese character ‘Qi’. “Qi is the practice of cultivating the universal life force described as energy. In applying this to a physical standpoint it improves health as the body is put into a state of relaxation and regeneration,” Marc S. Micozzi. The three essential elements for Qi are self transformation, integrated body and state of mind. Throughout the space, the wellness center will incorporate ‘Qi’ and find equilibrium in the work environment as you transistion from space to space. The concept will incorporate natural and fresh elements that support culture, community and wellbeing for business employees and their attitude towards their work environment.
Self Transformation: “The state of being transformed through change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Lighting has to be ambient lighting and consistent mostly throughout the corridors as a wayfinding to designated program. Integrated Body: “Is a psychotherapy that recognizes and treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual nature of a human being. It is based on the premise that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather integrated parts of a whole person.” Lighting can be obtained through natural lighting, creating soft shadows in the space. State of Mind: “A temporary psychological state, allowing concentration for a particular activitiy.” Lighting has to flow within the space, adding wall combined with ceiling installations to create rigid shadows.
Self Transformation: “The state of being transformed through change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Materials need to be translucent, rigid and personal. The space needs be semi-private, allowing a person to self transform from space to space.
Materiality
Lighting
Integrated Body: “Is a psychotherapy that recognizes and treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual nature of a human being. It is based on the premise that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather integrated parts of a whole person.” Materials should have soft texture to build comfort to your body, mind and spirit. State of Mind: “A temporary psychological state, allowing concentration for a particular activitiy.” Materials need to be compressed, focusing on one element instead of mixing. Incorporating rigid shapes and forms. C O N C E P T A P P L I C AT I O N
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CONCEPT BREAKDOWN O R G A N I Z AT I O N The concept for this project is based on the Chinese character ‘Qi’. “Qi is the practice of cultivating the universal life force described as energy. In applying this to a physical standpoint it improves health as the body is put into a state of relaxation and regeneration,” Marc S. Micozzi. The three essential elements for Qi are self transformation, integrated body and state of mind. Throughout the space, the wellness center will incorporate ‘Qi’ and find equilibrium in the work environment as you transistion from space to space. The concept will incorporate natural and fresh elements that support culture, community and wellbeing for business employees and their attitude towards their work environment.
Self Transformation: “The state of being transformed through change in form, appearance, nature or character.” The .organization of the space will be in hierarchy form, importamt stations will be at front, followed by translucency and layers around the space. Integrated Body: “Is a psychotherapy that recognizes and treats the physical, emotional, and spiritual nature of a human being. It is based on the premise that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather integrated parts of a whole person.” The paths will be directed by natural elements, for example bamboos, organic panels to create an outdoor culture. State of Mind: “A temporary psychological state, allowing concentration for a particular activitiy.” Each rooms have to be minimal and focused in order to completely feel the activity with your mind and body.
Reception Natural elements = wayfinding
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C O N C E P T A P P L I C AT I O N
CONCEPT MODELS
C O N C E P T A P P L I C AT I O N
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Phase
VI
LIFE SAFETY Fully Enclosed Fire Exit Stairs The fire exit stairs are fully enclosed and allowing users to access it from both the sides.
Exit Access Doors Exit access doors open in the direction of exit travel to ensure user safety and quick escape. 1/2 Diagonal Rule The 1/2 diagonal rule measures from the furthest point to the furthest point, that is the steam room all the way to the foot massage room. The furthest point measures to 163’. Half of 163’ = 81’5” Distance from exit to exit is 72’6”
Common Path of Travel The common path of travel from the pool room to the corrido is 72’. Travel Distance The travel distance from the furthest room, that is the pool room to the nearest exit is 148’.
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Overlays
LIFE SAFETY Fully Enclosed Fire Exit Stairs The fire exit stairs are fully enclosed and allowing users to access it from both the sides. Exit Access Doors Exit access doors open in the direction of exit travel to ensure user safety and quick escape.
1/2 Diagonal Rule The 1/2 diagonal rule measures from the furthest point to the furthest point, that is the steam room all the way to the foot massage room. The furthest point measures to 163’. Half of 163’ = 81’5” Distance from exit to exit is 72’6” Common Path of Travel The common path of travel from the fitness room to the corridor is 45’ and from the kitchen to the corridor is 78’. Travel Distance The travel distance from the furthest room, that is the fitness room to the nearest exit is 141’.The travel distance from the kitchen to the nearest exit is 149’5”. O V E R L AY S
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ACOUSTICS ACOUSTIC ISSUES Potential Noise The potential noise distraction on this floor would Noise be generating Potential from the island lounge, since users would be gathered to sociawlise The potential noise distraction on this whilst waiting for their therapy floor would be generating from the session. island lounge, since users would be gathered to sociawlise whilst waiting Acoustic plays session. a huge; hence, I for their therapy
decided to add acoustical ceiling tile rightplays above the hence, islandIlounge Acoustic a huge; decided to absorb potential noise. to add acoustical ceiling tile right above the island lounge to absorb potential noise.
Acoustic Integrated Lights
Acoustic Integrated Lights Wooden planks above the pool area gives user a sense of outdoor Wooden planks above the pool area gives environment. The planks integrate user sense of outdoor withalinear led strips environment. along the sides, The planks integrate with linear led strips which can be controlled by users. along the sides, which can be controlled by users.
Light Therapy Installation
Light Therapy The shoulder massageInstallation room serves other massages as well, for example The shoulder massage serves other on their back, neck,room and head. Thus, massages as well, for example on their if users are facing upwards at the back, neck, andwill head. ceiling, they beThus, able iftousers gainare a facing upwards at the ceiling, they will be light therapy room gesture throught able to gain a light therapy room gesture the strong white lights with reflection throught the strong white lights with of nature. reflection of nature.
Theceiling ceilingalso also integrates wooden The integrates wooden elements absorb sound its an elements to to absorb sound as its as an open open room. room.
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First Floor Plan O vNot e r l to a yScale s
ACOUSTICS
Potential Noise Potential noise distraction can occur on both the zones; entertainment area and in the cafe! Both the areas incorporate different seatings allowing different types of groups socialising, hence creates louder sound.
Acoustic System Since both the rooms have loud noise distraction, both the areas definitely need acoustic ceilings to absorb noise. However, the entertainment zone needs more attention on the acoustics because the adjacency room is a yoga studio which is full of quiteness and peacefulness. The drop ceiling above all high tables located in the middle of the cafe has a curved cropped ceiling, giving users a sense of privacy and enclosed feel.
O V E R L AY S
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A C C E S S I B I L I T Y, S A F E T Y & S E C U R I T Y
ADA Circle (5’0� diameter) The ADA circle indicated a wheelchair can rotate 360 in the space. The ADA circle is located in all tight and crowded areas, making sure that wheelchair user get equal access.
Universal Design The reception desk has different height for a universal design, allowing wheelchair users to access the reception desk for inquiries.
Safety & Security The entrance of this floor has a check-in and check-out station. Users can only access the wellness center through their building card, this proves that they work in this particular building.
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Overlays
ACOUSTICS, SAFETY & SECURITY
ADA Circle (5’0� diameter) The ADA circle indicated a wheelchair can rotate 360 in the space. The ADA circle is located in all tight and crowded areas, making sure that wheelchair user get equal access.
Universal Design The cafe a little above the original floor level, giving users a different atmosphere from other activities in this floor. I designed a customised ramp for ADA users, so that everyone can access the cafe and feel involved.
Safety & Security The entrance of this floor has a check-in and check-out station. Users can only access the wellness center through their building card, this proves that they work in this particular building.
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C O N S I D E R AT I O N S & S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Visuals Having a waterfall wall right across the elevator allow users to immediately feel in a different space that is completely different than their industrial office look.
Privacy Direct access to spa rooms from the changing room give users a sense of privacy and comfort. Women in Hong Kong get personal and conservative in spa areas due to their attire; hence I wanted to create a direct access so that they do not have to enter from the public areas.
Sustainability Green wall help bring liveliness to the space, and also it brings in my concept of incorporating outdoors to indoors. The use of wood around the entire space brings honesty and warmth to the space. I combined different woods to create different mood, incorporating bamboo wood enhances the Chinese culture. Bamboo wood is also rapidly renewable and saves emmense amount of transporting.
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C O N S I D E R AT I O N S & S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Visuals Having decorative elements on the corners of game wall help users to feel connected to nature. The decorative element basically contains of a small pond with tubes of either greenery, water or honest wood attached from ceiling. Privacy The in-built booth seating with curved partitions and a huge drop ceiling for each booth gives a sense of privacy. It allows users to feel comfortable, open and loud without having to worry about noise distraction. Sustainability The green wall is surrounded in the cafe. The main purpose was to create a garden environment, where users step up one floor and feel completely in a different and unique space; as my concept is to bring outdoors to the indoors. The in-built booth has curved partitions that are made from bamboo wood, which grows rapidly and is quick in transporting since Hong Kong is a neighbouring city of China.
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W E L L N E S S D I M E N S I O N S & C U LT U R E Spiritual Combining healing therapies with modern technology are designed to heal both mind and body. In the shoulder massage area, I have installed bright white lights which have a reflection of the nature. This is a combination of a light therapy room and a massage room. Social Encouraging to communicate wih other colleagues in the lounge helps increase motivation, confidence and energy of a ones mind, body and soul. Emotional The pool is an effective solution to remove emotional stress since you are washing stress and trying to relax. Symbolic Above the island lounge is a dropped ceiling that has a replica of ocean waves, thus a biomimicry design. Ocean waves symbolizes, relaxation and peace. Cultural The buddha sculpture help users to find self transformation, integrated body and peace of mind. Buddha is a strong relation to the Chinese culture as it reinforces calm and wellbeing.
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W E L L N E S S D I M E N S I O N S & C U LT U R E Intellectual Learning from each other and presenting your ideas with help and encourage employees to build their confidence level and ability to present their work with ease.
Physical The fitness room allow users to be as active and physical with their body, machines and weights helping them to maintain their health, stay fit and focused.
Symbolic The ceiling above entertainment area is a replic of ocean waves, this again is a biomimicry design that is being incorporated with the outdoors to indoors concept. Even though this space is meant to be energetic and loud, I still want users to feel relaxed and calm, and with the ocean waves above them, they can feel the relaxation. Cultural Video gaming and ‘Mah Jong’ game is cultural and studies proven it helps employees reduce stress as much as a spa treatment would!
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ENVIRONMENT THEORIES Access to Daylight The exterior of the building is curtain wall, allowing natural light to the building. However, the curtain walls are custom to tinted glass; allowing users to gain daylight but not too strong that will burn their face. Recieving natural light helps relaxing ones mind and soul. Therefore, the foot massage and shoulder massage area are semi open, allowing users to gain daylight whilst having a gentle massage.
Horizontal Wood Panels These horizontal panels are located on the main circulation areas where daylight is not accessed. Thus to make the space lively and energetic I custom created wood panels that act like walls. Between each wood panels are 1 inch hole, allowing sunlight from the other rooms to pass through. It is important for users to gain natural daylight as it boosts their mood and allows them to relax their body, mind and soul.
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Overlays
ENVIRONMENT THEORIES
Access to Daylight The exterior building has curtain walls elevated from a 5 feet tall dry wall. This gives all corners of the floor access to day light since the plan is open and clean. Recieving natural light throughout all the space keeps users mood energetic and lively.
Natural Material Using natural and honest material help bring comfort, especially because I want my users to feel comfortable in this wellness center and relaxed compared to their daily hectic work life situation. Having fine wood on tables connect with the idea of bringing outdoors to indoors in at the cafe.
O V E R L AY S
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FLOOR PLAN
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R E F I N E F L O O R PFIRST L A NFLOOR S PLAN
FLOOR PLAN
REFINE FLOORPLANS
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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
NOT IN SCOPE
FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NOT TO SCALE
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REFINED RCP
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
NOT IN SCOPE
NOT IN SCOPE
SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NOT TO SCALE SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN NOT TO SCALE
REFLINED RCP
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INITIAL SKETCHES
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VOLUMETRIC SKETCHES
Reception
Massage Room
Entertainment
Entrance of Cafe
Open Lounge
Corridor
D E TA I L E D M I L LW O R K
This reception desk is customized, made by warm oak wood. The custom desk has an ADA access as the front of the desk is lower in height compared to the desk at the back, allowing users with wheelchair to communicate with receptionist. The wood movement in between both desks gives a sense of privacy to the receptionist, as its crucial to have closed space. The reception area is the first thing users would see once entered in the space, hence to create a dramatic, big reception desk would draw them into checking the space!
The customised booth seating is dedicated for groups, in order to give them privacy. Therefore, the circular dividers give an enclosed feel, allowing users to feel comfortable and private about their conversation. The booth can easily fit up to 4 people, sitting comfortable. The table is also customised, it has a void in the center, for users to rest and stretch their legs. The linear cutouts on the divider allows users to breath while sat in there, because the space is tight, it is vital for users breath easily and not feel claustrophobic. The two divider panels are made out of bamboo wood which brings in natural elemtns and culutral aspect of Hong Kong.
VOLUMETRIC SKETCHES
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COST COMPLEXITY Case Study: Location: Space:
Skype Headquarters Palo Alto Open Lounge
Material Floor
- Commercial Carpet - Turf carpet
Amount (%) Floor
- Commercial carpet = 90% - Turf carpet = 10%
Case Study: Skype Headquarters in Palo Alto - Lounge Space
Feature Material (Y/N) Floor No
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
- Raw, Industrial
- Track lighting - Pendant lighting
Wall
- Gypsum wall - Wood wall finish
Furniture - Seats - Tables
- Raw, industrial = 100%
- Track lighting (11) 80% - Pendant lighting = (2) 20%
Wall
- Gypsum wall = 35% - Wood wall = 65%
Furniture
Seats: - Chair = 2 - Beanbags = 3 - Wood log bench = 2 Tables: - Wood log bench/table = 2
No
No
Wall
The wood wall has a glass finish door. This gives a simple yet modern look.
Furniture No
Description Floor
- The carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. - Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass.
Ceiling
I N - D E P T H A N A LY S I S
Floor N/A
Ceiling
- Exposed ceiling has to look coordinated with the lighting, hence the cost of layout design will be expensive and time costly.
- Open ceiling exposing ducts, HVAC Lighting system and pipes, gives a raw natural - N/A look.
Lighting
- Track lighting gives depth and enhances the texture on the wood wall.
Wall
- Wood finish on wall naturally absorbs sound, keeping the surrounding areas quiet.
Furniture
- Seats are made of wood, Faux Leather and molded plastics. Different materials of seating allow users to feel comfortable. - Tables are limited and can be converted to a seat as well.
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Special Complexity
Wall N/A
Furniture N/A
Photograph
Complexity Comparison Floor (=)
Ceiling (+)
Lighting (-)
Wall (-)
Furniture (-)
Project: Location: Space:
Qi Wellness Center Hong Kong Open Lounge
Material
Qi Wellness Center in Hong Kong - Lounge Space
Amount (%)
Feature Material (Y/N)
Floor
Floor
Floor
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
- Oak wood - Turf carpet
- GWB beige paint - Drop ceiling (GWB khaki paint)
Lighting
- Pendant lighting - LED strip lighting
Wall
- Oak wood = 90% - Turf carpet = 10%
- GWB = 45% - Drop ceiling = 55%
Lighting
- Pendant lighting = (10) 45% - LED strip = (5) 55%
Wall
- Green wall - Wood planks - Metal strips
- Green wall = 20% - Wood planks = 20% - Metal strips = 60%
Furniture
Furniture
- Seats - Tables - Accessories
Seats : - Lounge ottoman = 4 Tables: - Round table = 4 - Counter table = 1 Accessories: - Teapots = 3 - Cups = 8
No
No
Lighting No
Wall
- The wood wall continues having the same floor material.
Furniture
Description Floor
- The oak wood flooring symbolizes natural and honest material. Gives a warm and comfortable feeling. - Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass.
Ceiling
- The ceiling is clean and has a smooth finish of beige paint, giving a warm touch.
Lighting
- Pendant lighting focuses in one corner. LED strip lighting focuses in the entire space.
- The round tables have a fabric finish on Wall the sides with a wood - Green wall creates a fresh top layer. and lively space. Wood planked wall absorbs sound.
Furniture
- Loosely arranged seats and tables creates a lounge atmosphere.
Special Complexity Floor
- Wood flooring is raw and unpolished, hence the maintenance fee would be expensive if any stains were to be seen.
Ceiling
- Wave drop ceiling is customized so it will cost time and money compared to a generic GWB ceiling.
Lighting
- LED strip lighting is customized to fit the wave ceiling pattern. You would have to create the LED strip from scratch in order to get the perfect pattern.
Wall
- Maintaining a green wall is costly as you have to water and trim it regularly.
Photograph
Complexity Floor (=)
Ceiling (-)
Lighting (+)
Wall (+)
Furniture (+)
Furniture
- Counter table is entirely customized, more time will be spent in trimming the wood to the correct size.
I N - D E P T H A N A LY S I S
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FIXTURE, FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
FIXTURE
MANUFACTURER
Orient
High Tower
Halogen MANUFACTURER Suspension LAMP TYPE
FIXTURE
Orient Bulb Fiction High High Tower Tower FIXTURE MANUFACTURER
1030 PROJECT PROJET
ORDERING SPECIFICATION SPÉCIFICATION DE COMMANDE
SPEC TYPE
A complete unit consists of a trim (A) and a housing (B) selected according to light source, using the matrix below.
NOTES
Orient Tower Bulb Fiction High Trim Eureka (A) TRIM ORDERING COMMANDE ENCASTRÉ MODEL MODÈLE
1030
LAMP TYPE
DIRECTIONAL RETRACTABLE TRIM
Retractable
STRUCTURE FINISH FINI STRUCTURE SC
SATIN CHROME
WH
WHITE
FINISH
SIZE (in)
Polished Copper 13.5W x 14.75H
FINISH
SIZE (in)
Halogen Copper 13.5W x 14.75H Incandescent Polished Opaque Glass 5Dx 8.25H Suspension LAMP TYPE FINISH SIZE (in) Suspension CODE
Halogen Copper x 14.75H Incandescent Polished Opaque 5Dx Halogen AluminumGlass Baffle 13.5W 61D 8.25H Suspension Recessed 1030
(B) HOUSING ORDERING COMMANDE BOÎTIER
Bulb Tower Trim Fiction High Eureka Retractable
Incandescent Opaque Halogen AluminumGlass Baffle 5Dx 61D 8.25H Suspension Recessed
Trim Eureka Retractable
Halogen Recessed
HOUSINGS BOÎTIERS
Select housing code in matrix below based on light source, voltage options and housing type
Aluminum Baffle 61D
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU PRODUIT 1030
2.61" 66mm
355°
Ø3.76" Ø96mm
DESIGN:
Front re-lamping trim extends and retracts into the ceiling for precise aiming
INSTALLATION:
Functions with remodeling, new construction or air-tight insulated ceiling housings
80°
ø 4.25" (108mm)
(sold separately). LIGHT SOURCE:
MR16 Lamp types (halogen) available. Dimming available.
STRUCTURE:
Die-cast aluminum baffle and trim with temperature resistant plating or polyester powder coat finish.
Ø5.11"
OPTIC:
Tempered glass diffuser supplied for use with MR16 lamps if required.
CERTIFIED:
c-UL-us
L I G H T I N G F I X T U R E S & A N A LY S I S
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RECEPTION
LOUNGE
O P E N S PA C E
POOL
S PA
S PA R O O M S
H E A LT H B A R
E N T E R TA I N M E N T