PORTFOLIO INTERIOR DESIGN RAWDAH IRFAN
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2018
Rawdah Irfan Interior designer Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Professional Summary Interior Designer who continually searches for new inspiration and stays savvy on current design trends. Specializing in high-end home decor and Retail design projects.
Contact rawdahirfan@hotmail.co.uk +971502511007
Qualification 2018
2015
2014
Bachelors of Arts: Interior Design Heriot-Watt University, Dubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates A-levels: Physics & Chemistry Arab Unity School, Dubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates O-levels: IGCSE Arab Unity School, Dubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
PROJECTS 2015 - Design Communication Project : Acquired fundamental drawing styles and conventions that form the basis of a professional Interior Designer. This project helped me to develop various drawing skills from initial survey drawings of spaces to perspective and free hand drawings and finally technical drawings that we use to get the design built. 2016 - Digital Application : Played the role of Editor-in-Cheif and led a team of 5 members to create an interactive digital magazine. This project helped enhance our graphic design skills by using softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign & Adobe Illustrator. - Design the Void : An Industry-led design competition that was part of the Dubai Design Week 2016 required us to work in teams of 4 and design an interactive outdoor node within the urban landscape.
2017 - Herman-Miller Pedagogy Design : Another industry-led inter-university competition that required to design a space that enhances the modern learning experience, enhances student-teacher communication, and reflects existing and new research on effective pedagogical methods. This project was involved carrying out research on teaching, learning and engagement methodologies and patterns as well as gathering quantitative data using observation and personal interviews, and then analyze these findings to inform our design direction. Developed design strategies and spatial planning as well as the use of 3d modelling and rendering softwares such as Sketchup and VRAY and AutoCAD for 2d technical drawings. - Interior Design Principles : Conducted research of Arcitectural masterpieces all around the world to compile examples of various interior design principles. - Retail Design : Branding projected that involved researching the brand values as well as the target demographic of a retail brand. Final task was conceptualizing a design for a small shop & concession stand for the brand. AutoCAD used to produce technical drawings & Sketchup for creating a digital 3d model of the space. 2018 - Interior Design Professional Practice : Explored the mechanisms and procedures which as designers we can employ to control time, quality and cost on projects. Followed a client brief that implemented a roll out programme of a retail empire (50 shops in 2 years). Managed the time and cost budgeting for the client as well as producing a written description of proposed works that includes the details of the material quality and a schedule of the itemized components fot the project. Used Microsoft Excel to generate Gantt chart and itemized lists. - Nursing Home Design : Designing a multi-generational mixed use scheme. Conducted research on Dementia and designing for elderly people. Carried out first hand visual study and interviews of elderly people. This projected involved carrying out site and building analysis as well as devising design strategies and spatial plans for an intergenerational design. A residential space and collaborative space design project that focused on integrating dementia friendly initiatives. SKILLS - Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, 3Ds MAX, VRAY and AutoCad. - Able to design strategies and color palettes to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments. - Maintains a working knowledge of trends and new developments in the interior design and architecture worlds. - Able to create idea boards to communicate design concept to clients. - Experienced team leader
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Microsoft EXCEL
Adobe INDESIGN CS5
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Microsoft WORD
Autocad 2016
sketchup Pro 2016
Autodesk 3ds max 2017
CONTENTS
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN PROJECTNURSING RETAIL DESIGN PROJECT-
HOME
ASOS
RESEARCH PROJECTINTERIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN PROJECT Nursing Home
TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC ELDERLY PEOPLE AGED 75+ PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH DEMENTIA
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS
WANDERING
People with dementia walk seemingly aimlessly, for a variety of reasons, such as boredom, medication side effects, or to look for “something” or someone. They also may be trying to fulfill a physical need—thirst, hunger, a need to use the toilet, or exercise. Discovering the triggers for wandering are not always easy, but they can provide insights to dealing with the behavior. Make time for regular exercise to minimize restlessness. Consider installing new locks that require a key. Position locks high or low on the door; many people with dementia will not think to look beyond eye level. Keep in mind fire and safety concerns for all family members; the lock(s) must be accessible to others and not take more than a few seconds to open. Try a barrier like a curtain or colored streamer to mask the door. A “stop” sign or “do not enter” sign also may help. Place a black mat or paint a black space on your front porch; this may appear to be an impassable hole to the person with dementia. Add “child-safe” plastic covers to doorknobs.
AGITATION
Agitation refers to a range of behaviors associated with dementia, including irritability, sleeplessness, and verbal or physical aggression. Often these types of behavior problems progress with the stages of dementia, from mild to more severe. Agitation may be triggered by a variety of things, including environmental factors, fear, and fatigue. Most often, agitation is triggered when the person experiences “control” being taken from him or her. Reduce noise, clutter, or the number of persons in the room. Maintain structure by keeping the same routines. Keep household objects and furniture in the same places. Familiar objects and photographs offer a sense of security and can suggest pleasant memories. Reduce caffeine intake, sugar, and other foods that cause spikes in energy. Try gentle touch, soothing music, reading, or walks to quell agitation. Speak in a reassuring voice. Do not try to restrain the person during a period of agitation. Keep dangerous objects out of reach. Allow the person to do as much for himself as possible— support his independence and ability to care for himself. Acknowledge the confused person’s anger over the loss of control in his life. Tell him you understand his frustration. Distract the person with a snack or an activity. Allow him to forget the troubling incident. Confronting a confused person may increase anxiety.
Paranoia
Seeing a loved one suddenly become suspicious, jealous, or accusatory is unsettling. Remember, what the person is experiencing is very real to them. It is best not to argue or disagree. This, too, is part of the dementia—try not to take it personally. If the confused person suspects money is “missing,” allow her to keep small amounts of money in a pocket or handbag for easy inspection. Help them look for the “missing” object and then distract them into another activity. Try to learn where the confused person’s favorite hiding places are for storing objects, which are frequently assumed to be “lost.” Avoid arguing. Take time to explain to other family members and home-helpers that suspicious accusations are a part of the dementing illness. Try nonverbal reassurances like a gentle touch or hug. Respond to the feeling behind the accusation and then reassure the person. You might try saying, “I see this frightens you; stay with me, I won’t let anything happen to you.”
DESIGNING LIVING SPACES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA Colour and contrast
Colour and contrast can both be used to enable people with sight loss and dementia to identify different rooms and key features inside and outside of their homes. Good use of colour and contrast can facilitate independent living, for example, by supporting people to find their way around and to use fixtures and facilities such as lighting unassisted. These guidelines use the word ‘colour’ in a nontechnical way, but experts use a combination of the terms ‘hue’, ‘saturation’ and ‘tone’ to describe colours. ‘Hue’ is what most people mean when they talk about colour, and shows its place on the colour spectrum i.e. red, blue, green, etc. ‘Saturation’ refers to how vivid colours appear, from bright to ‘muted’. Finally, ‘tone’ is a measure of how light or dark a colour is. Colours can be contrasting if they are different hues, e.g. yellow on blue, or the same hue but different saturation or tone, e.g. dark blue against pale blue. It is important to discuss people’s personal preferences before making decisions on how to create contrast. For some situations, people may consider contrasting hues more appropriate, e.g. where the aim is to highlight a hazard, but often in living rooms, bedrooms and other living spaces people may prefer to use contrasting tones. It is worth bearing in mind that due to natural thickening of the lens with age, older people may experience colours as ‘washed out’ and may increasingly find blues, greens and purples harder to differentiate.
Coloured doors Bathroom doors of a different colour to the doors to other rooms in the house help people identify the bathroom. Having bedroom doors in a range of colours in care homes assists people to find their rooms. It may help if the colour used is similar to that of the front door of a resident’s previous home. Contrasting potential hazards Contrast can be used to help define objects more clearly. For example, using contrast in the kitchen to highlight the edges of cabinets helps people to locate themselves within their surroundings and to avoid accidental injury from edges. Using coloured rubber mats and/or crockery that contrast with tablecloths helps to define the edge of plates and dishes and might be helpful for some people. Toilet seats in colours that contrast with the toilet and with other nearby surfaces can help make these more visible and identifiable. Colour and contrast can be used to highlight hazards. For example, highlighting sharp edges with colour draws attention to the danger that they may pose. Step edges that are contrasted to stair treads and risers improve safety by helping to visually reinforce the change from flat surfaces to steps.
Contrasting key features Using a colour that contrasts with the background draws attention to key features. For example, it can be easier to locate and use switches and sockets, railings and handrails that are of contrasting colour to the wall. Having furniture in colours which contrasts with walls and flooring helps people with dementia and sight loss to recognise where they are and to find their way around. Having doorways that are in a contrasting colour to the surrounding walls, and door/window handles that contrast with the doors/ windows help people to use them.
Lighting
Lighting is important to people with sight loss and dementia. Good lighting can make the most of people’s capabilities and help to compensate for poor eyesight; it can assist people in finding their way around both new and familiar spaces and help them to undertake specific tasks
Maximisation of natural light People benefit from high levels of natural lighting. Daylight provides higher levels of light than most domestic electric lighting; it is more diffused and lights a larger area, so can be more comfortable to work in than specific task lighting; and changes in daylight over the course of the day help to signal the passing of time and to maintain normal sleeping patterns. Maximising the amount of natural light in buildings can have multiple benefits. For example, internal corridors need careful lighting. Windows will provide natural lighting in corridors, may also be visually stimulating for occupants, and can aid people in finding their way around.
Types of artificial lighting There are different types of artificial lighting available and the choice of both light-bulb and light fitting can be important in terms of the quality and distribution of light. It is important to consider the types of artificial lighting that will be used in different parts of the home. Some research participants expressed reservations about using low energy light-bulbs. They felt that, in the past, low energy bulbs had been: less effective; took time to reach full brightness; and even then provided insufficient light. This is not the case with more modern energy-efficient lighting, and people may benefit from up-to-date advice on the appropriate use of current low energy lighting products.
Intensity and uniformity of light Lighting of an appropriate intensity supports and promotes independence. Buildings and interiors should be designed to allow a sufficient intensity of light throughout. The preferred intensity of light depends upon individual needs and preferences, as well as the tasks being undertaken. Background lighting may sometimes be preferred to intense lighting at particular times of day. For example, at night, background lighting can be used to make it easier for people to recognise their surroundings and find their own way safely around their home. Natural lighting helps people to be awake during the day and to sleep at night. Artificial lighting which can be varied in intensity to reflect natural light patterns helps people to maintain good sleeping patterns. It is important to have uniformity of lighting levels in and between different rooms and spaces in the home. This is because some people with sight loss find it difficult to adapt to changing light conditions and some people with dementia may misinterpret shadows.
Control of Lighting Lighting preferences vary according to the individual. Designing homes to enable residents to have full control and choice in lighting levels can improve comfort
Positioning of lighting Task lighting is helpful in some areas of the home. For example, strip lighting under cabinets in the kitchen helps with kitchen tasks, and lights in shower areas support independent personal care. Extra lighting for exterior doors contributes to people being able to enter and leave their homes more safely; they may also find lighted keyholes easier to use. The positioning of lighting is important. Lighting placed directly over beds can be uncomfortable for people when resting. It may be possible to correct this through the use of appropriate shading. It is useful to have additional electrical points available in rooms to enable further lighting to be made available when it would be helpful for specific tasks or activities needing more light, such as reading. Additional lighting can be provided through a variety of lighting types, e.g. table lam
Fixtures and fittings
The design of fixtures and fittings within the home is important. Good design can ensure that those people with sight loss and dementia are able to easily identify and use fixtures and fittings in their homes. Well designed fixtures and fittings can facilitate independent living. For example, providing user-friendly kitchen devices may encourage people to prepare their own food, and suitable handrails and grab rails will support people to move independently around their homes
Handrails and grab rails Handrails and grab rails can be helpful throughout the home but are particularly important near external and internal stairs and in bathrooms or toilets. Where these are positioned at stairs they should extend beyond the first and last steps before coming to a clearly defined end. Having handrails and grab rails in a colour which contrasts with the background can make them easier for people to locate and to use. Some people with sight loss and dementia may find tactile markers useful as a way to navigate round their homes, e.g. plastic bumps stuck to the underside of handrails to signal key points such as the proximity of doors on the opposite side. Controls (e.g. on appliances or for central heating) Providing the most appropriate types of controls and switches in the home supports independence. Positioning controls for ovens and cookers at the front of the appliance makes it easier for people to identify the controls and to operate them safely. People find that control panels with tactile markings, and audible confirmation when keys are depressed, are easier to operate. Larger LCD screens and print sizes make digital controls easier to use. Some people may find that analogue controls are easier to use than digital controls. Consideration should be given to individual preferences when deciding on the type of control that will be used. Some people may benefit from heating controls which allow for the manual entry of a desired temperature.
Rugs and mats Rugs and mats present potential tripping hazards and removing them can contribute to greater safety in the home. For a variety of reasons some people may wish to retain particular rugs or mats despite the hazard that they pose, and an appropriate balance should be sought between managing potential risk and respecting people’s rights to choice in their own homes.
Signage Care homes should make use of appropriate signage as this helps people to find their way around. Meaningful symbols and signifiers used around the home can help people to locate particular rooms and objects more easily. For example, a sponge or facecloth on the bathroom door acts as a prompt as to the room’s purpose. In care homes and group accommodation with many similar doors, numbering helps some people to identify their own rooms more easily. Numbers can be incorporated with other signage, such as name plates, and signifiers such as a photograph of the room’s resident. Signage may also help people living in their own family homes to find objects more easily, e.g. on labels identifying contents on the outsides of storage containers and kitchen cupboards.
RESEARCH: SCHEDULE OF AREAS
FUNCTION AND SPACE RELATIONSHIPS
Residential houses must meet the special needs of residents to maximize their health, functional abilities and quality of life.
RESIDENT BEDROOMS Resident bedrooms in nursing homes are to support single resident room accommodation to meet residents’ need for private space and infection control complete with ensuite washroom facilities. The resident bedroom represents the core of the resident’s personal space accommodating the most private of all activities – sleeping, grooming and dressing. It must meet residents’ need for comfort, safety and promote independence and dignity for utmost privacy.
Services include practices and procedures necessary to meet the needs of residents and include, but is not limited to the following: personal care activities of daily living nutrition skin care and infection control elimination ambulation pain control and end of life supportive care medication control and administration treatments recreation respiratory care and therapies physiotherapy and occupational therapy Single Bedroom
DINING ROOM/FOOD SERVICES The dining area is a flexible space that can accommodate 25 to 30 residents seated at tables or in other individual seating arrangements and can be divided into two or three small spaces. Bulk meals will be transported from the main dietary kitchen to the satellite food servery for plating in the adjacent resident kitchen by the dietary staff. Residents can use the resident kitchen for washing and drying dishes, cooking, wiping tables, and informal round table discussions in small groups. The resident kitchen shall also serve as a refreshment centre for residents and family members during non- mealtime hours of the day. Rehabilitation therapy activities will be organized around this space.
ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL SPACES Living rooms provide maximum visibility of residents by staff and allow for activities such as reading, conversing, visiting and watching with other residents, family and staff. Living rooms shall have a residential homelike atmosphere. Living spaces shall be centrally located within each house for good access from resident room areas. Living rooms shall have views to the exterior landscape. The two living room areas should be different sizes and configurations to provide comfortable and intimate resident spaces. One living room shall be designed to have seating for 10 to 13 residents, accommodating wheelchairs and other customized seating for residents. A portion of the living room area can be allocated for an Activity Room.
CARE OFFICE One care office is required to support a resident house and provide space for staff to work. This space must allow for the entire care team to communicate together in order to plan, implement, assess, coordinate, and assign resident care. Confidential resident records are kept in this area. The care office is the primary area to perform resident care documentation, information verification, manual or electronic data recording, phone calls, faxes, as well as some scheduling activities. The care office also hosts the care support clerk work station which is the primary receptionist for the resident house.
MEDICATION ROOM A separate and secure room for medication storage and preparation shall be provided for the safe provision of medications and medical/nursing supplies.
BATHING/SHOWER ROOMS AND WASHROOMS Private ensuite washrooms shall be provided in all bedrooms to support residents’, safety, dignity and independence. Resident bathing and shower rooms shall provide an environment that is safe, dignified, private and comfortable for all residents. The resident bathing suite is comprised of two separate rooms for showering and therapeutic bathing.
INDOOR GREENHOUSE According to a study conducted by researchers in The Netherlands, hospital patients with indoor plants in their rooms felt less stressed than those without plants. (Perhaps the same findings would hold true for seniors in assisted living or nursing care settings.) Furthermore, plants are natural air purifiers and have the ability to reduce noise from outdoors, which can further decrease stress.. With these proven health advantages, indoor gardening is a great hobby for older adults, providing them with a bit of nature in the comfort of their own home. Even seniors living in smaller homes or units in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) can reap the benefits of growing indoor plants.
GYM An active lifestyle contributes to health and wellness at any age, but adequate activity level for seniors is especially important because staying healthy means more freedom and lower health care costs. A gym membership can help maintain or improve activity level, contributing to overall health. The gym also provides seniors an opportunity to meet and establish relationships with other health-minded individuals
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BUILDING #4
SITE AND BUILDING ANALYSIS
LOCATION Building 4, Dubai Design Destrict (D3) is located on Al Khail Road opposite Business Bay, Dubai.
SIGNAGE
Footpaths are installed all around the site to allow free mobility for visitors
ACCESIBILITY The site is very closely located to the bustop which is convient for getting to the metro station. Free parking is also available near the site that can cater to a large amount of visitors. BUSTOP
The speed limit in D3 is very slow which makes it easier for people to walk around. D3 PARKING
D3 PARKING
SEATING SPACES
Dubai design district has an abundance of seating spaces around the site. Although, due to the contemporary design of these seating spaces, it may be confusing for the elderly to interpret what these installments are used for. Sun path of Dubai Design District
VIEWS
Due to its iconic location, the site offers views of the Dubai Skyline
BUILDING ANALYSIS
A light study was conducted on site to determine the Sun Path and the variation of light entering certain parts of the building. The interior of the building receives ample amount of sunlight due to the glass ceiling and facade.
Light variation recorded every hour from 2pm till 7pm
Levels 1 - 5 of the building potrude over the ground and Mezannine floors and form a cantilever on two sides of the building
The building opens up to a void that goes up till the roof. the entire exterior and interior envelope of the building is made up of glass which provides sufficient amount of natural light to keep the building bright all day long.
The enterance of the building is camaflouged due to the cantilever overhead which makes it difficult to locate
images taken from inside the building
CAFE CAFE
Service area
SEATING
Dining area
Kitchen
GIFT SHOP
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INDOOR GREENHOUSE
LOUNGE
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RECEPTION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN STRATEGY
1st FLOOR PLAN STRATEGY
DESIGN STRATEGY
Residents Room Games Area LOUNGE
Activity Area
Care office LOUNGE
Reading room
TV ROOM Therapy / Medical clinic
2nd & 3rd FLOOR PLAN STRATEGY
FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL
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Ground floor design consits of the main lobby of the building that has the reception and waiting area. At the center of the building is the indoor greehouse that plays the role of a sensory garden for the elderly to spend their time in. The area consits of multiple seating places. The GF also consits of a restaurant, cafe and convinience store.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 350
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The Mezzanine floor houses the staff offices and the staff conference rooms along with the spa and welness center. D D
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MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 350
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First Floor of the building is the activity area which consists of Activity rooms, gaming rooms, TV room, reading room, therapy rooms and multiple seating areas that act as “rest stops” D D
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 350
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Second floor holds the fitness center that includes the swimming pool, Gym (Separate for male and female), indoor courts and studios for activities like Yoga, Pilates etc. D D
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 350
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Third & fourth floor is the Residential floor that holds the resident rooms and a private dining area with kitchen for the residents. This floor has private access. D D
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THIRD & FOURTH FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 350
SECTION AA SCALE 1 : 200
Located on the South-East end of First floor, the communal reading room provides a social engaging environment that allows residents and visitors of different generations to interact. This area is a major space for the intergenerational design of the Nursing home. The room receives sufficient amount of Natural light coming through the glass windows as well as adequate artificial lighting that would be required for a library or a reading room. *finishes* The aim to generate intergenerational social interaction should be fulfilled within this space.
MAJOR SPACE DESIGN: Communal Reading Room
FINISHINGS
Tan Laminate Flooring laminate flooring is a hard surface with a soft, natural look. It’s generally easy to clean and maintain and doesn’t get as dirty as carpet.
Fusion® - Glass walls with wood door The Fusion® Glass Wall design realizes an innovative mixed media concept: cool transparent glass walls merged with warm wood doors. Intriguing options become possible for both modern and traditional décors.
Solid wood finish furniture required in nursing home to add the rustic and natural aesthetic.
The space is onamented with indoor plants to enhance the sensory experience as well as liven up the room
White Upholsered chair in Fasoli Fabric Ivory Solid wood bookshelf
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
Antique wood coffee table that also serves as a storage unit
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FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 100 B
SECTION AA SCALE 1 : 100
LEGEND
RECESSED SPOT LIGHT
SUSPENDED FLOURESCENT LIGHT
REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN SCALE 1 : 100
SECTION BB SCALE 1 : 100
MAJOR SPACE DESIGN: Single Residential Room Personalizing the walls outside each residents room with memorable objects helps feel much comfortable and at home.
Independent residential rooms are ideal to for single residents. As the intergenerational center is dominantly a social hub, it is important for the residents to have a private space of their own where they are able to feel comfortable and at home. Carpetted flooring is used in the rooms as it is cusiony and comfortable to walk in as well as it provides a non-slip flooring for the eldery residents. Another benefit of carpet is that is nuetral when it comes to temperature: it does not retain heat or cold unlike many other flooring materials. A bathroom is located inside the bedroom which allows easy access and also the freedom of privacy. Handrails and Non-slip flooring is installed to avoid any injuries or falls.
Solid wood finish furniture required in nursing home to add the rustic and natural aesthetic.
Carpeted Flooring Carpet is a very cushiony material that is comfortable underfoot and provides some protection against injury from falls.
Tan wall paint
Personal objects and trinkets on display
LEGEND B
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FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1 : 50
SECTION AA SCALE 1 : 50
RECESSED SPOT LIGHT
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REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN SCALE 1 : 50
SECTION BB SCALE 1 : 50
RETAIL DESIGN PROJECTAsos
FOCUSED BRAND
PRODUCT RANGE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
MATERIALS
Red Laminate for wall panel
Pink Laminate for wall panel
Green Laminate for wall panel
Orange Laminate for wall panel
Blue Laminate for wall panel
Vinyl wood-look Laminate for wall panel
Yellow Laminate for wall panel
Grey luxury vinyl tile for flooring
White Asphalt walls
Orange Laminate for wall panel
Gypsum Platform for display racks
SIGNAGE
OPEN CONCESSION
Interactive Screens used to access ASOS website
OPEN CONCESSION
Accent Gold clothing racks Gypsum Platform
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
OPEN CONCESSION PLAN SCALE 1:20
RIGHT ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
BACK ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
LEFT ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
FRONT ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
SIGNAGE
SMALL SHOP
Colourful laminate wall panel for pop of color
SMALL SHOP Clothing display units
Interactive Screens used to access ASOS website
SMALL SHOP PLAN SCALE 1:20
SMALL SHOP FRONT ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
SMALL SHOP LEFT ELEVATION SCALE 1:20
RESEARCH PROJECTInterior Design Principles
CONTENTS
- SITE + BUILDING ANALYISIS - STRATEGY: INTERVENTION INSERTION INSTALLATION - MOVEMENT -OPENING -LIGHT
Building Analysis: Chrysler Building, New York
SITE: Etihad Museum, Dubai
SITE + BUILDING ANALYISIS
Its location is marked by a huge UAE flag atop the 123-metre golden pole on Jumeirah Beach Road, and the restored oval-shaped Union House
LOCATION Etihad Museum is located on Jumeirah Street in Dubai. The site is situated on the main road, which thereby explains that the surrounding area of the museum is not a quiet place. Around the site is a good amount of vegetation which brings out the aesthetic appeal of the building.
View from site View into the site
CLIMATE
Dubai has a tropical desert climate, because of its location within the Northern desert belt. Summers are extremely hot and humid, with an average high around 41 °C (106 °F) and overnight lows around 30 °C (86 °F). Most days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are warm and short with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F). Precipitation, however, has been increasing in the last few decades with accumulated rain reaching 150 mm (5.91 in) per year
Sun path of site
SUN & WIND
Dubai experiences sunny days through out the year. The prevailing wind in Dubai comes from the direction of Kuwait ie a north-westerly direction. Usually the Dubai prevailing wind strength is then about 5 to 10 knots. Very rarely is the Dubai prevailing wind stronger than 25 knots although it has been known to go up to 30-40 knots. Occasionally the wind can blow in from the desert - from a southerly or south-easterly direction which is opposite to the prevailing wind in Dubai. When the wind is stronger than 15-20 knots, it is common to get a lot of dust and sand in the atmosphere. Very occasionally this can turn into a full blown sandstorm but it is rare for it to last more than a few hours.
BUILDING ANALYISIS Chrysler Building New York
Introduction The Chrysler Building is a classic example of the Art Deco style, from the street to its terraced crown. Interior and exterior alike, it is admired for its distinctive ornamentation based on features that were also found on Chrysler automobiles at the time.
Facade description The unique skyscraper is made with 29,961 tons of steel, about 3,826,000 bricks, and 5,000 windows. All the bricks were manually laid by hand, creating non-loadbearing walls. To create this Art Deco masterpiece, tradesmen with specialized skills gathered on the site, coordinating between contractors, builders, engineers and other building services experts. The white and dark gray brickwork of the facade emphasizes the horizontality of the rows of windows. The stepping spires are made of stainless steel with a stylized sunburst motif, and sit just above a series of gargoyles that depict American eagles which stare out over the city. More noticeable connections between the exterior of the building and the Chrysler car are the sculptures modeled after radiator caps and ornaments of car wheels that decorate the lower setbacks.
PLAN
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS The detailed technical drawings show the circulations and fuctions of the Chrysler building. As the building is a skyscrapper, the main vertical circulation method used are the elevators.
MAIN CONCOURSE PLAN
Vertical circulation
ELEVATOR HALL PLAN DETAILED ELEVATION
Elevators used for vertical circlation
DETAILED SECTION
STRATEGY
INTERVENTION: Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse by Coop Himmelb(l)au, Austria INSERTION: Architecture Faculty in Tournai / Aires Mateus INSTALLATION: EDOARDO TRESOLDI, ABU DHABI
Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse by Coop Himmelb(l) au, Austria The Falkestrasse housetop rebuilding situated in Vienna, Austria is the most iconic Coop Himmelb(l)au project to date. The redesigning is an additon to a prior conventional Viennese building. The law office clients, Schuppich, Sporn, Winischhofer required more office space in which Coop Himmelblau went up and out.
INTERVENTION
The open, glazed surfaces and the closed, folded or straight surfaces of the external shell control the light and permit or limit the view. The two bearings of view, that from outside and that from inside, which are caught in one of the early illustrations, characterize the multifaceted nature of the development’s spacial relations. The separated and separating constructional framework, which is a hybrid of a scaffold and a plane, makes an interpretation of the spacial vitality into constructional reality. The undertaking constitutes two stories with a stature of 7.80 m, with a level range of 400 m². The spacial design comprises of a 90 m² meeting room, three office units incorporate an office space, a gathering range and nearby rooms. It would likewise be conceivable to utilize the workplace as an apartment. The development took one year and was finished on December 23rd, 1988.
INSERTION
The project occupies the interior of a historical city block where buildings from different identities and periods coexist. There are two industrial buildings and a convent that has been used as a hospital. The new building is positioned in order to bond together each of these structures and to define new external spaces. The positioning of the new building against the ground-floor windows in one of the brick facades informed a large cut out through its facade, which leaves a gap at one side so as not to block out natural light. The new building is positioned in order to bond together each of these structures and to define new external spaces. The simple and monochrome detailing of the interior lends the spaces the appearance of an architectural model.
Architecture Faculty in Tournai / Aires Mateus
The former hospital building now accommodates administrative offices, while the pair of industrial buildings house classrooms and a library.
EDOARDO TRESOLDI ABU DHABI Obliging a 7000sqm event space, every “Classical” component is assembled altogether from wire work and contains domes, curves, corridors, segments, and impersonations of hallowed spaces (to be specific Italian basilicas). Together they make a translucent and vaporous succession of indoor rooms – all layered by a strikingly contemporary aesthetic. LOCATION UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - ABU DHABI DESIGNER EDOARDO TRESOLDI PROJECT YE Ramp House / Studio MK27 - Marcio Kogan + Renata Furlanetto AR 2017 PHOTOS BY ROBERTO CONTE
MOVEMENT
RAMPS
Architects: Studio MK27 - Marcio Kogan, Renata Furlanetto Location: SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil Architect in Charge: Marcio Kogan Co-Architect: Renata Furlanetto Project Team: Carlos Costa . Eduardo Glycerio . Fernanda Neiva . Laura Guedes . Mariana Ruzante . Mariana Simas Area: 950.0 m2 Project Year: 2015 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Ramp House / Studio MK27 - Marcio Kogan + Renata Furlanetto The design of the Ramp House shows a radical spatial coherence between the inside and outside not just through the large panes of sliding glass entryways that can be completely opened, connecting the front room with the garden – yet in addition through the consistency in the utilization of similar materials both inside and outside. The wooden veneer overlays back towards the inside, turning into the rooftop liner that, in turn, overlapping again at the lobby by the slope to make an internal exterior. A 25.50 meters in length slope – which associates the family room on the ground floor with the rooms on the principal floor, where are additionally found the little home workplaces – sorts out the interior compositional promenade and considers watching the spaces from alternate points of view. This development between floors is made easily, as an interval between the group and the private territories.
La Muralla Roja / Ricardo Bofill
Architects: Ricardo Bofill Location: Partida manzana spain calpe Project Year: 1968 Photographs Courtesy of: Ricardo Bofill
STAIRCASES
The structure is heavily influenced by the North African tradition of the casbah, a fort with high walls and few windows. Following circulation patterns typical of these structures, the design also challenges ideas of private and public space, with glimpses of sea, terraces and stairs surprising – and perhaps confusing – at every turn. The layout has been based on the geometry of the Greek cross, but it has also been pointed out that the formal structure and colour-coding of spaces employed owes much to Constructivism. While the vertical walls are stunning shades of pink and red, the stairs and circulation spaces are jewel-like blues and indigoes.
OPENINGS
Architecture Faculty in Tournai / Aires Mateus As mentioned before, the new building is positioned against the ground-floor windows in one of the brick facades that informes a large cut out through its facade, which leaves a gap at one side so as not to block out natural light.
Opening for natural Air ventilation
Openings that allow natural light in
Openings for passing through
Entrance of the building
Opening for natural light
LIGHT
Shanghai Natural History Museum / Perkins+Will
The 44,517 square meter (479,180 square foot) museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the natural world through the display of more than 10,000 artifacts from all seven continents. The building includes exhibit spaces, a 4D theater, an outdoor exhibit garden, and a 30-meter tall atrium that welcomes visitors with an abundance of natural light filtered through a striking glass wall inspired by the cellular structure of plants and animals. The overall shape and building organization was inspired by the nautilus shell, one of the purest geometric forms found in nature. Natural elements are depicted across the building’s façades including the central cell wall representing the cellular structure of plants and animals, the east living wall signifying earth’s vegetation, and the northern stone wall suggesting shifting tectonic plates and canyon walls eroded by rivers.
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC VIEW
SITE PLAN
The spiraling light well illuminates an indoor atrium and the circulation that surrounds it. Skylights over the curving central spine through the building bring daylight deep inside, ensuring that the exhibits about nature never seem far from the natural world. And as in nature, this building handles functional complexity with simplicity and clarity, showing an evolved design mind at work.