Struck, Skylar

As someone that passionate about what they do, I tend to want things to be perfect or close to perfect. With that being said I tend to be an idealistic person. I’m a hardworking person that typically doesn’t let anything get in the way of what I am striving to achieve. I am also a very creative person, I like to think of different ways I could do something or try and find the most creative way of doing something, so that it is different from something else. I have a lot of kindness in my heart and so I tend to put others before myself, which somethings backfires in my direction, but I have learned to start putting myself first in situations instead of others. When I get an idea in my head really about anything I tend to collaborate with others to see what they think or if they think it is a good idea. I have a strong drive for things I do, which I think I get that from my parents, watching them growing up taught me to finish something when I start it, don’t leave things unfinished. I put a lot of trust in people, because I tend to think that if you trust people then they can learn that they and trust you back. I also have respect for everyone in my life, weather that me a friend, family member, or a peer, I understand that everyone has a part of their life they don’t always show and so for that I respect everyone. When I get a job I want to have an environment that is business- friendly, because I am the type of person where if you need a break you know you can joke around and then when it’s time to get to work, you know its business.

Where do you want to work?

1. ENTRENCE 2. SEATING 3. WALKING UP STAIRS 4. PRIVATE SEATING 5. SEATING & COFFE STATION

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BLACK PAINTED WALLS, MAKES IT FEEL INVITING, LARGER, AND AIRIER.

METAL CHAIRS AND TABLES. ABUNDANCE (SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN LARGE NUMBERS)

WALL PAINTINGS CREATE DIFFERENT LAYOUTS THROUGHOUT THE SPACE AND IT ALSO ALOWS FOR THE HUMAN BRAIN TO TRAVEL AROUND AND LOOK AT THE PAINTINGS TO CREATE EMOTIONS.

Ivy Cafe / Neda Mirani

The Ivy Cafe main purpose was to create a distinctive atmosphere in the city Tonekabon. The VIP space (which is the all black room) contrast with with the cafe in terms of color and furniture. The all blacked out walls make the space feel larger, airier and inviting. The metal furniture helped with creating a contemporary and clean interior. The metal chairs are intended for long seating and comfort. It also allows for different ways of seating; upright, slouched, sit on feet, cross legs, sideways, on the edge, and tip back on the back legs. The paintings on the walls help create a sense of emotion in the brain, it allows for the brain to wonder and send messages to help the person a feeling. It keeps the space interesting and fun.

R/ URBAN DESIGN OFFICE

The R/URBAN DESIGN OFFICE located in Bunkyo City, Japan was designed by R/ URBAN DESIGN OFFICE in 2019. The design was intended to have an open workplace where wind, light, and people pass through it. The office was created to be flexible with the furniture and can accommodate with future changes. The axon above is just one of the ways the discuss and produce area can be. Having the furniture be moveable was intended since this space will also be used for meetings with visitors, public events and study sessions. By being able to close off the meeting space, it allows to have a more private discussion and being able to open it allows to have a more free discussion or larger space for discussions.

Where do you want to be treated?

Estancia Lago Boutique Hotel / Etea

Estancia Lagi Boutique Hotel was built in 2020 in Mexico. The hotel consists of three independent rooms around a lake. The hotel integrates agriculture, through an organic, socially, sustainable environmentally friendly system. The site allows for guest to surround themselves with nature instead of an urban landscape. The views for all three rooms are directed to the center of the lake. Having a visual finish on each room allows for a greater privacy for each room. The idea was to get away from the urban dynamics and enjoy the nature, so be able to wake up and see the lake for the bed and to go outside to sit down and enjoy the nature was important to the design and is important for the human body and mind.

Nexus8 Traumatology Clinic / Estudio de Arquitectura Magicarch

The NEXUS8 Traumatology Clinic located in Murcia Spain was built in 2019 by Estudio de Arquitectura Magicarch. The clinics whole concept was “form of care.” To achieve this concept the clinic implements different atmospheres with different comforts. The physical therapy gym was design with the colors yellow and pink. Yellow is an energetic color so it helps induce metabolism. The pink shades help increase melatonin. Other parts of the spaces have shades of blue, which increases cortisol which is helpful with exams or medical treatments. The design, architecture and furnishing was also part of the design process to increase sustainability in the future.

Where do you want to live?

Sandy Liang Store / Almost Studio

Sandy Liang Store designed by Almost Studio is located in Chinatown / Lower East Side New York City, New York. The architectural elements designed were created based off of Liang’s fashion line. The idea was to make the space feel united and to express Liang’s lively clothing line. When you first enter the space, your eye automatically goes to these dynamic rods that Liang’s clothes are hanging on. The rod is an inspiration of Chinatown. The whole space is sectioned into three parts, display system where the rods and clothes are located and where the employees interact with the customer, dressing rooms where you can try on the clothes in private and then point of sale where you check out and also interact with employees. The rods run through the whole space until they reach the back of the store where the dressing rooms are located, this allows for the custom to go through the whole store, enjoying looking at all the clothes as well as looking at the dynamic architecture that complements the clothing. Finally when you are ready to check out, you walk back to towards the middle of the store being able to look at the clothes again to see if the custom missed something.

Loft RLO / ME Arquitertura

Loft RLO is located in Brazil and was constructed in 2020 by ME Arquitertura. It is a single story residence with one bed and two and half baths. The idea of this residence was to combine nature with the inside. The use of natural materials throughout the house as well as glass doors (walls) that slide open near the living room and in the bed room. The sliding glass doors allows for the almost the whole side of the house be open to help create the connection between outdoor and indoor.

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

Casa Fundamental Kindergarten Casa Fundamental Kindergarten is an elementary school located in Brazil. The idea was to create a space that both implemented teaching and learning as well as a cheerful environment. With these two concepts the space performance flows between spaces through aesthetics, materials, lighting, acoustics and furniture. With the variety of materials and furnitures the human body is able to interact with it and have a different experience without overdoing it.

Jesuit Chapel / Solo Eduardo

Jesuit Chapel is located in Juiz De Fora, Brazil and was built in 2020. When building this chapel the location was a big part of the design process and how humans would feel within the space. The number eight is significant with Christan traditions and so to have eight sides of the structure was important. Five of the eight sides are made out of glass which can open allowing for the space to welcome larger groups. Having five sides all glass also allows for natural lighting to take a big part of how the space feels. It is more welcoming and makes you feel connected to nature.

Tretyakov Gallery Pavilion

The Tretyakov Gallery Pavilion Installation is located in Samara Russia and was constructed in 2021. The whole installation is constructed out of scaffolding in a modular form. The idea of having different spaces throughout the installation without order allows for guest to make their own experience and go in the order they would like. Guest can see exhibitions, rest, go to a workshop, go to the auditorium or go to the stage. The installation formed the structure around the tree and added a platform around the trees trunk to create a space for kids to interact with it. Everything the installation is made out of is all sustainable materials and once the installation was taken down all of the materials were used elsewhere around the city.

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

San Ignacio Houses

The San Ignacio Houses are social housing located in La Barca, Mexico and constructed in 2016. There are around 450 lots and the lots are side by side touching each other. The idea was to still make the housing connect with the region by using materials like concrete and oak wood. There are also windows at the front and back of the housing to ventilation and a thermal paneling to help with heat. There are two balconies, one located at the front and one at the back. This allows for the owners to enjoy the outside and to have a private outdoor spaces. It also allows for the future to grow and prevent program change.

I decided to choose alter my isometrics from the Sandy Liang Store in ChinaTown/ Lower East Side New York City, New York and Tretyakov Gallery Pavilion in Samara, Russia because of their playful process from the structure to the experience in the space. When you first enter the The Sandy Liang Store, your eye automatically goes to these dynamic industrial and playful rods that are an inspiration for Chinatown where Liang’s clothes are hanging on. The rods run through the whole space until they reach the back of the store where the dressing rooms are located, this allows for the custom to go through the whole store, enjoying looking at all the clothes as well as looking at the dynamic architecture that complements the clothing. The Tretyakov Gallery Pavilion installation is constructed out of scaffolding in a modular form. The idea of having different spaces throughout the installation without order allows for guests to make their own experience and go in the order they would like. The installation formed the structure around the tree and added a platform around the tree’s trunk to create a space for kids to interact with it. Everything the installation is made out of is all sustainable materials and once the installation was taken down all of the materials were used elsewhere around the city. They both use their playful structures to highlight the importance of the space.