Creek, Emily

Throughout my entire life I have found creativity as an important aspect of who I am. The ability to express myself through creative outlets has become something I am passionate about. I continually strive to be intentional throughout my everyday life while being thoughtful in how my actions affect myself as well as others. I would describe myself as selfless as I have a tendency to put others needs before my own while showing empathy. Another important aspect of being truthful to myself is practicing integrity while being dependable whether it is with friends, family, peers, or employers. Loyalty is important in all my relationships as I practice it throughout my life. I also strive to practice patience when seeking my goals.

Where do you want to work?

MESA Bar and Restaurant / Laura Mottin Architecture

MESA Bar and Restaurant located in Brazil, intended to create an environment with “a lot of personality, combining vintage and industrial with a color composition that resulted in an elegant and cozy atmosphere.” The interior space was shaped utilizing the existing structure while designer Laura Mottin, stripped plaster to expose original bricks capturing the essence of the home the restaurant occupies. To create a cozy atmosphere the bar uses warm and indirect lighting. All of the interior elements are completely custom to create a sense of personality throughout the design. The color palette was chosen to be unique as the main colors are dark and light green. The lounge area allows for a more informal dining experience, while the tables cater towards users who are searching for a more typical experience. The designer wanted the restaurant to feel welcoming and allow for occupants to feel like they were a part of the family.

Office in Madrid Xeito Investments

Xeito workplace utilizes overlapping functionalities to create a transparent workplace environment that encourages wellbeing. Forming a 360 degree circle in the center of the workplace this transparency is possible. As one enters a possibility of wayfinding is available. Workspaces have partitions as well as curtains to allow for different levels of privacy throughout the work day. The intention for the design is to create a space that allows its users to become aware of the importance of human centered design.

Where do you want to be treated?

K5 Tokyo Hotel / Claesson Koivisto Rune

K5 Tokyo, inspired by Japanese word ‘aimai’ guided design decisions to create a space reflecting the meaning vague, obscure or ambiguous. Different than a typical hotel, K5 Tokyo includes a variety of functions intertwining throughout the sequence. As one enters the building to the reception desk, the first floor provides a flower shop, wine bar, restaurant, coffee shop, and more. The user is encouraged to immerse themselves in the intermingling functionalities as the spaces overlap. The upper level includes the guest rooms which include a circular, translucent, curtain surrounding the bed which allows for the space to be transformed by the occupant. The curtain connects the concept of intertwining functions as the occupant has control of opening and closing the room up to the lounge seating. The non traditional functions of the hotel allow for various levels of human interaction throughout the mix-use building.

Doctor U

Doctor U, a small pediatric outpatient clinic, strives to create a friendly and welcoming environment that encourages young patients to feel comfortable visiting the doctors office. The two exam rooms the clinic provides its patients have a variety of storage and design elements that allow equipment to be hidden while still providing necessary items for pediatric care. These elements allow patients to feel comfortable without fear of items unfamiliar to them. They also considered scale of the users when selecting ceiling elements. By not extending these elements to the ceiling, the proportions are more similar to a child’s perspective of space. These design elements allow Doctor U to be a relaxing and comforting environment for occupants.

Flemington House / Lisa Breeze Architecture

This residence located in Australia, holds historical importance to the present and past owners as it has stayed in the family for decades. The home dates back to the 1940s and designer Lisa Breeze wanted to honor the historical character while updating the home to meet present day living standards. The home has capabilities to open up to the exterior giving the space additional natural daylighting. The hearth of the home is the kitchen as it needed the biggest renovation but still keeps the 1940 character with cabinetry and color choices. The linear organization of the residence allows for the user to seamlessly journey through the space. Materials and color choices are inspired by the original character keeping the history still alive throughout the space.

What is the composition of the process of travel through a transportation facility in your memory?

Alaska Airlines Flagship Lounge

The Alaska Airlines Flagship Lounge in SeaTac International Airport provides a space that is welcoming to all travelers. The space is intended to provide for a range of activities and user types. Graham Baba Architects used a warm material and color palette to create a welcoming and comfortable environment. The space provides a variety of seating options to accommodate for each users relaxation preferences. The space consists of various zones including an entry, lounge, bar, and bistro. Users are encouraged to interact with the space due to their preferences.

How is the authority of gov. and religion expressed in space?

reception dressing room water closet classroom dining room teachers room

Hello School Interiors | Svoya Studio Hello School Interiors designed by Svoya Studio, was created based on the success of their kindergarten design named “Hello Baby”. The concept is not clearly expressed by the designers but proximity and modernity were addressed in an environmentally friendly way. The water closets, lockers, and classrooms are located closely to the entrance which allow for wayfinding to be easy for children. The design of Hello School creates a comfortable environment where school aged children feel satisfaction while occupying the space.

Mosque of Mohamed Abdulkhaliq Gargash / Dabbagh Architects

The Mosque of Mohamed Abdulkhaliq Gargash located in Dubai, was designed with its user sequence and experience in mind. The religious architecture requires a place for the users to cleanse and remove their shoes before entering the mosque. Natural light and intimacy was carefully considered throughout the design. The architect considered the intimacy of prayer which resulted in gradually immersing the user into a more intimate setting that guides them closer to their peace and calmness, separating them from the “busy” in the outside world. The natural light plays an important role in this experience as it creates a warm environment as natural light is healing and comforting.

Which space do you think best embodies equity, inclusion, and social justice?

Abakus Co-Housing / Stereo Architektur

The Abakus Co-Housing is intended to create an innovative approach to housing focusing on the basic necessity for shelter while considering urban development and the future inhabitants. The architects worked along with the future occupants curating a space that would create a sense of community. The architect states various points that were considered throughout the process also related to the function of the space. The units were designed to be adaptable, even in situations where family types change. All types of people are able to find a home in the housing with its consideration to affordability, relating to design equity. The design is also sustainable as it uses timber while creating the essential items needed for functionality. The outdoor spaces are intended to be for the community and to increase biodiversity. Overall, Abakus Co-Housing was design as a place where all humans are welcomed and can find a place to feel at home.

What is the space of your desires?

I chose to alter Hello School Interiors designed by Svoya Studio because of the potential to create a more functional space that caters to a variety of preferences. The Hello School classroom that I explored in Assignment 8, provided a traditional classroom seating arrangement with potential to integrate hybrid seating for students. To maximize satisfaction for students the new classroom design implements a variety of seating options such as high top seating, desk seating, and lounge seating for students preferences to get work accomplished. Floor cushions have the ability to be stored away along the wall to create an open space where activities can be done. This space is categorized underneath the value hardworking as it can support an environment that is comfortable and creates satisfaction among students occupying the space.

CREATIVITY ATTENTIVE

lounge / work casually surrounded by plants, a space that fosters creativity wake up, intenional about the day CONSIDERATION PATIENCE

exam room with patient and staff areas to consider the needs of all occupants wait for coffee order, enjoy coffee while working in the cafe APPRECIATION

individualized space for living catered to occupants lifestyle HARDWORKING EMPATHY

classroom/work space to maximize focus a space for prayer INTEGRITY DEPENDABLE CARING

flexible lounge space cultural space intended for the neighborhood to utilize and connect with eachother living space to gather with friends and family