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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS - 2-Point Perspective
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STUDENT WORKFinal Assignment by Adriana Freitag, Maddie Broesder, Grace O’Brien
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Inspo Board
To create an office space characterized by tangy vibrancy characterized by bright colors, clean lines, and an emphasis on sustainability.
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RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
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7 MATERIALS Bertoia Leather‑Covered Side Chair KNOLL MUUTO Fiber Armchair Tube Base KNOLL Platner Dining Table KNOLL Risom Amoebe Coffee Table KNOLL Generation by Knoll KNOLL MUUTO 70/70 Table KNOLL Atmosphera Linea ARTURA Florence Knoll Relaxed Bench KNOLL Halo 5.5”Solitaire Flush Mount CIRCA LIGHTING Link Pendant LUMENS Swirl Pendant LUMENS Soundbar ARKTURA Society District Slate DALTILE FERN LIVING WALL Sage Pearl ICESTONE Scaffold Cornice PATCRAFT EXPOSED WOOD CEILING Charcoal Acoustical PET ARKTURA Spliced Geo Amber WEST ELM Grassweave Khaki Roller Shades THE SHADE STORE OAK CUSTOM CASEWORK CONCRETE Collingwood Aura BENJAMIN MOORE STEEL FOR FURNITURE PIECES TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILING LEATHER FOR BERTOIA CHAIR
CARPET TILE TO DIFFUSE SOUND CONCRETE FLOOR BRIGHTEN SPACE DURABLE SLATE TILE IN WASHROOM SAGE PEARL ICESTONE COUNTERS THAT ARE MADE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS PLATNER DINING TABLE BERTOIA LEATHER CHAIR MUTO 70/70 TABLE MUUTO FIBER ARMCHAIR RISOM AMOEBA COFFEE TABLE GENERATION BY KNOLL FLORENCE KNOLL BENCH DINING AREA DINING AREA PRODUCTION AREA CONFERENCE LOBBY PRODUCTION AREA CONFERENCE
SC 1 SEALED CONCRETE CPT 1 PATCRAFT CARPET TILE T 1 DALTILE SLATE TILE IS 1 SAGE PEARL ICESTONE WD 3 OAK CASEWORK
Monumental Stair Case Perspective
Project Design Stairs
People as ART
STUDENT WORK - Steelcase NEXT 2021 by Chloe Speas
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Design
Concept Development
Origination Progression Expansion
Connecting the aspect of the owner migrating over from Korea and creating the foundation of NEXT to the location of Columbus Circle as that is a gathering place & it expands outwards.
Seeing NEXT as it keeps evolving & growing with diversity and inclusivity while remembering their mission, and values. Tying in Korean culture to acknowledge the significance of where it all started.
Continue to watch the company of NEXT flourish & grow through the struggles of this world. Expanding towards all types of people and creating a brand and company culture that accepts all people and their differences.
STUDENT WORK - Steelcase NEXT 2021 by Mattia Purcell
Engagement
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Multifunctional
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Moveable, flexible lounge seating allows adaptability among users
Relationship Radial balance gives flow through the space & creates focal point of greenery
| LED integrated strips into ceiling create ambient lighting in the space Multifunctional Acoustical wall panel controls acoustics & acts as pin up space
Tables include durable, writable surface that allows additional collaboration/ working space
Acoustical panels offer visual & acoustical privacy from resource room to cafe
Multifunctional
STUDENT WORK - Steelcase NEXT 2021 Research by Kelli Merrit
GOING BEYOND AVERAGE WITH INCLUSIVE DESIGN
The workplace design was based around a philosophy that worked for most people, most of the time. This excluded people who did not fit into the average, namely the neurodivergent. People at work are now expecting and demanding diverse options that allow them to have the same opportunities as everyone else. Inclusive design offers strategies that allows everyone to reach their full potential without having to work twice as hard for the same result.
AUTISM AT WORK
To integrate inclusive design for those with autism, it helps to understand that people with autism have special skills and perspectives. Utilizing these can reach untapped potential for the organization and the people. The European Union estimated a shortage of IT workers, specifically in jobs that deal with data analytics and implementation. These jobs fit well with the unique abilities of neurodiverse people, such as those with autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia and ADHD. Allowing the job to evolve around the person is easier than molding a person to fit a job.
CASE STUDIES
The German software company, SAP, intends to make 1% of its workforce neurodiverse, to reflect the global average of people that have autism. JP Morgan Mortgage Banking reported that within six months, workers with autism were doing the equivalent work of people with three years’ experience, and were doing it up to 50% more productively. However, not everyone offers inclusive design. 32% of 2,000 UK workers expressed that employers did not offer any additional support for those with neurodevelopmental disorders.
SOLUTIONS
Employing those with autism is extremely beneficial, but it does require adjustments to be made to become inclusive. Autism ASPECTSSS Design Index, the first evidence based autistic specific design guidelines, suggests noise reduction, clearly defined zones, logical spatial sequencing and wayfinding, and customizable spaces for
respite. These changes help the neurodiverse to succeed, and they don’t affect the existing workplace structure in any ways that disrupt the working style of the neurotypical.
FINDING COMMUNITY IN CO-WORKING
Co-Working spaces have been rapidly increasing, and the 2019 Co-Working Resources Global Co-Working Report states there will be a 42% increase in these spaces by 2022. Co-Working spaces allow office space to be used as a service with social interaction and connections. What used to be a one-size-fits-all solution is evolving, as people are now needing spaces that address more specific needs. Creating more specific spaces allows for community and culture to build connections with people and have a common sense of identity.
CASE STUDIES
A common co-working space that is becoming more prevalent is women’s only. This creates a space that is not overly masculine, and provides tools and connections for those who identify as female. A space just for seniors is available, providing connections to the generation that is living and working longer than ever. Trehaus, a coworking space in Singapore offers child minding facilities within the office. There are dedicated spaces for working parents, and a playschool is available for 2-3 year old’s with learning activities, such as dual language. Arebyte in London caters to artists and creatives, and co-working spaces throughout the US and in Melbourne offer a Jewish space that provides a sense of community and connection through shared beliefs.
WAKING UP TO THE NEED FOR REST
Work styles today are different from the established 8-5 working hours. The work-life had blended together to create a less predictable work schedule. A more flexible work-style is demanded throughout the world. Studies have shown that a brief nap can clear and rejuvenate the mind, so workspaces are being designed to allow people to rest. To get away from the slacking stereotype, research is needed to convince employers and employees that designated rest spots are beneficial. The idea is to make napping as easy as going out for lunch.
CASE STUDIES
A pop-up space in London allows people to rest in
whatever way they see fit; napping, meditation, therapy, or even just working peacefully from a mattress. The Nestle Japan nap café provides coffee and a power nap to allow people to wake up recharged and ready to take on the day.
IN SUM
Inclusive design introduces a new way of thinking about the workplace. It creates solutions that are human focused and centered. By implementing neurodiverse solutions into the workplace, it promotes individually and acceptance through the company. Every person has their own unique ideas and creative solutions, and when the working environment is conducive to the overall uniqueness, the quality of work is higher and the overall wellbeing is significantly improved. It just requires small changes and continual feedback.
Going Beyond Average with Inclusive Design. (2020, February 25). Retrieved October 05, 2021, from https://www.steelcase.com/research/ articles/topics/trends-360/going-beyond-averageinclusive-design/
THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Privacy, or the selective control of access to the self or to one’s group, is important in any workplace to Allow for social engagement in a beneficial way. The broader definition of privacy allows for a variety of social units to be considered and permits the analysis to be done in a bidirectional process. It implies an active and dynamic process in which privacy can change over time and with different circumstances.
THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO PRIVACY
These approaches indicate how different size social units are involved in privacy and how settings make a difference.
SOLITUDE
This privacy occurs when a person is alone and free from observation. It is the most extreme form of privacy, and it rarely attainable in a workplace environment.
INTIMACY
This approach to privacy occurs when a small group separates itself from the group to be alone. Smaller office areas could be implemented to
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achieve this level of privacy.
ANONYMITY
This privacy does not include seclusion of the self, but rather creates a feeling of “being lost in the crowd.” Other people are present, but the individual does not expect to be recognized.
RESERVE
This privacy is psychological in the way that the privacy is dependent of the user’s ability to tune others out and turn the focus internal.
FUNCTIONS OF PRIVACY
Privacy needs to allow for both individuals and groups to seek a balance between openness and closeness; however, too much or too little separation is undesirable. Meeting the desired level of privacy control requires an understanding of the different functions of privacy.
PERSONAL AUTONOMY
This deals with the central core of the self and the important issue of self-worth, self-independence, and self-identity.
EMOTIONAL RELEASE
This permits people to relax from social role and turn themselves off. It deviates from rules and customs in a protected fashion.
SELF-EVALUATION
This integrates the experiences and the opportunity to plan for future actions, and designing physical separations can help this function.
LIMITED AND PROTECTED COMMUNICATION
This provides the opportunity to be alone with another person or small group of people and allows them to share confidences with the others.
PRIVACY MECHANISMS AND FUNCTIONS
Behavioral mechanisms are used to attempt to implement the desired levels of privacy. They can change over time and are responsive to the situation at hand, providing optimal flexibility. Verbal privacy includes expressions of desired levels of interaction and assessments of outcomes. Non-verbal behavior includes using the body to communicate, however, when there is a lack of privacy, non-verbal cues display discomfort. Environmental privacy includes clothing choices and personal space. The clothing people wear can identify their roles throughout the work environment. Personal space, or the
invisible boundary surrounding the self, is unique to each person. When this space is intruded, tension and discomfort occur. To achieve the desired level of privacy, it must first be expressed. With this information, a mix of behavioral mechanisms can be implemented to attain it. Privacy is not always easy to control and it must be adaptable.
SPATIAL PROXIMITY
PRIMARY TERRITORIES
These territories are controlled on a relatively permanent basis and are central to the day-today lives of the occupants. Violation into the primary territory can negatively affect a person’s self-identity. It illustrates the close linkage of privacy regulation, territorial mechanisms and self-identity.
SECONDARY TERRITORIES
These territories are less central and have a simultaneous blend of public and semi-private availability. Because of this, they often have unclear rules regarding their use and are susceptible to encroachment by a variety of users.
PUBLIC TERRITORIES
These spaces have a temporary quality, and almost anyone has free access and occupancy right, however, there are still norms and rules attached to these spaces.
IN SUM
The ideal acoustic level is different for everyone, but by taking into account the different types of privacy and how to implement, a workplace can be designed to allow for optimal privacy.
Altman, I. (1975). The Environment and Social Behavior: Privacy, personal space, territory, crowding. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole publ.-co.
NEURODIVERSITY AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: WHY IT SHOULD BE EMBRACED IN THE WORKPLACE
People with neurological conditions often have extraordinary skills, such as pattern recognition, memory, mathematics and creative problem solving. However, these skills are often overlooked as these people struggle to fit the profile sought by workplaces. Creating a neurodiverse friendly workplace is harder work for managers, but the payoff to companies is beneficial as it accesses more of the employee’s
talents and their diverse perspectives.
WHY NEURODIVERSITY PRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES
Neurological differences are just the result of normal, natural variation in the human genome. It does not need a cure, but rather needs accommodations. Neurodiverse people remain a largely untapped talent pool even though neurodiverse teams are approximately 30% more productive than others.
WHY COMPANIES DON’T TAP NEURODIVERSE TALENT
The lack of neurodiversity within the workplace comes down to the way organizations find and recruit talents. The behaviors of the neurodiverse also tend to contrast what employers are looking for. Neurological differences provide challenges such as solid communication skills, being a team player, emotional intelligence, persuasiveness, salesperson-type personalities and the ability to network. In general, the ability to conform to standard practices is impossible without special accommodations. There are two main reasons why companies overlook the neurodiversity; the interview process and the assumption that scalable processes require absolute conformity. HOW PIONEERS ARE
CHANGING THE TALENT MANAGEMENT GAME
The tech industry has a history of hiring the neurodiverse, as they are hired to be an extension of the tendencies of a culture that recognizes their value. There are seven solutions that can help make this more commonplace.
TEAM WITH “SOCIAL PARTNERS” FOR THE EXPERTISE THAT IS LACKING
There should be work with companies that are committed to helping those with disabilities obtain jobs. They can provide mentorship outside of work hours to ensure that the neurodiverse and being completely cared for.
USE NON-TRADITIONAL, NON-INTERVIEW BASED ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING PROCESSES
People with neurodiversity are better at demonstrating their abilities in a casual setting. Integrating “soft skill” classes can help familiarize people with the established norms of the workplace.
TRAIN OTHER WORKERS AND MANAGERS
Short sessions should be provided for existing
employees to understand what to expect from their new colleagues. It can also help provide information as to why certain accommodations are being provided.
SET UP A SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM
Two separate support systems should be available; one for the work-life and one for the home-life. Resources should be available to tackle problem areas before they become a big issue.
TAILOR METHODS FOR MANAGING CAREERS
The overall workspace should be designed to provide a safe environment to build skills that allow for integration into more mainstream jobs.
SCALE THE PROGRAM
Introduce more neurodiversity into the workplace and create an all-inclusive environment by designing as if everyone experiencing the space is neurodiverse.
MAINSTREAM THE PROGRAM
Talent process should be mainstreamed to automatically include neurodiversity. Direct corporate communications allow for misunderstanding to be lessened.
CHALLENGES OF A NEURODIVERSE WORKFORCE
Neurodiversity is often hard to identify because it could lead to issues of discrimination. Seemingly unfair situations need to be explained and stress can be handles by integrating places for calmness into the design.
IN SUM
Companies and leaders need to shift to adopt a style of management that is beneficial to all employees. When design is calibrated for the most extreme type of neurodiversity, the whole workplace benefits. People need to be treated not as containers of fungible human resources but as unique individual assets. Neurodiverse skills are extraordinary, and they deserve a space that works for them, rather than having to accommodate for the existing space.
Austin, R. D., & Pisano, G. P. (2021, August 27). Neurodiversity is a Competitive Advantage. Retrieved October 06, 2021, from https://hbr. org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitiveadvantage
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FINAL LOGO DESIGN
ID 377 | ALLISON SOWERS | PERSONAL LOGO
STUDENT WORK - Personal Logo Design by Allison Sowers
STUDENT WORK - Personal Logo Design by Chloe Speas
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ID 452 Studio VI Healthcare Design
THREE DIMENSIONAL IDEATION
During the schematic phases, the ideation of the building exterior was explored with the inspiration of slats from the Yassam Healthcare Clinic precedent. The intention of the slats is to move with the sun during the day to let in light and support circadian rhythm while also being operable if shade is needed.
Organic architecture was explored with roof shapes and curvatures in the structure of the building. Incorporating organic elements and including repetition of the slats was thought through the interior as well. Areas of impact that were focused on were the community garden experience, the initial front desk impression, and wayfinding of the therapy rooms.
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STUDENT WORK - Veteran Clinic Design by Amber Engels, Madison Larson, and Hayley Van Grootheest
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Sketch of Community Garden done by Hayley VanGrootheest
Sketch of Therapy Room corridor done by Hayley VanGrootheest
Sketch of Check-in Desk done by Amber Engels
RESEARCH APPLICATION
This section gives a look into some of the back of house spaces, for example, the clinician offices, the conference room, mechanical/ electrical, the storage room, and the financial office. The community garden, found in the bottom left, is focused on in this section as well, showcasing the different seating options that are provided. Throughout there are many curtain walls that bring in lots of natural light, and it creates an indoor/outdoor connection for the staff and patients.
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RESEARCH APPLICATION
Therapy Room 1 allows for maximum prospect views to the ocean to make the room feel larger because the rooms have shorter ceilings. Larger sofa is placed with back to the wall and a clear visual to the door to help patients feel in control.
A custom controlled planter box in the window sill promotes connections to biophilia if the ocean becomes too overwhelming. Dimmable lighting provides a customizable experience for patients to be in control of their lives and feel better about themselves.
FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
Connecting to specialists and other professionals with the use of telehealth is convenient.
Connection to the ocean with a large view helps calm patients during conversations that may be stressful.
Providing the opportunity to have a guest with during appointments creates a more flexible therapy experience tailored to patients.
Dual purpose telehealth availability is useful for any referrals or can be used by clinicians makes for a multipurposeful space.
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RESEARCH APPLICATION
Taller ceilings create a larger space so patients feel comfortable and not confided.
TYPE THREE
RESEARCH APPLICATION
Therapy Room type 3 is fully enclosed with no views to eliminate distraction for patients during therapy sessions if there is a trigger to the ocean. Taller ceilings help the space feel more open and less confined.
FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
Operable exterior slats are moveable to follow the sun path and promote circadian rhythm for patients but can also be closed to shade the sun.
A more one on one therapeutic experience helps create an intimate connection between patient and clinician. Dimmable lighting provides a customizable experience for patients to be in control of their lives and feel better about themselves.
Dual purpose rooms with telehealth availability is useful for any referrals or can be used by clinicians makes for a multipurposeful space.
Providing a larger sofa for patients along with a larger room allows for a meditative room at the end of the corridor if patients need to lay down and relax.
FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
Including artwork that relates to Dam Neck and the local community supports a positive connection for patients to feel as though they belong.
A larger room allows for the opportunity for service dogs to be present while including a waterer in the corner for long appointments. Dual purpose rooms with telehealth availability is useful for any referrals or can be used by clinicians makes for a multipurposeful space.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO: Arkansas City Project
In the spring of 2022, faculty and students from South Dakota State University’s School of Design collaborated with Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) and leaders from Arkansas City, Kansas to develop a long-range planning concept for brownfield sites in the downtown core. SDSU Students majoring in graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture and architecture, led by Dr. Pat Crawford (Landscape Design), Dr. Elizabeth Tofte (Landscape Design), Seojoo Han (Graphic Design), and Ray Rayburn (Interior Design), developed concepts for improving downtown based on seven priorities identified by stakeholders at the community input meeting on February 5, 2022.
Students in the course included Jack Derickson (Graphic Design), Shylo Hilbert (Architecture), Maddie Palmquist (Architecture), Isabela Torres (Interior Design), Elle Wertish (Landscape Design), Carter Pederson (Landscape Design), Elisabeth Riisnaes (Graphic Design), and Selma Subah (Graduate student in Architecture and TA for the course).
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YOUTH CENTER INTERIOR
Comfortable
With a new Arkansas City youth center located in the center of downtown will provide youths with a place to gather, recreate, play games, and explore possibilities. Designed to be inviting year-round, the youth center will allow junior high, high school, and college-age people a place to hold a variety of indoor and outdoor events. This image shows a climbing wall, games, lounge space, and a snack bar located on the main floor of an existing building facing Summit Street.
21 23 22 COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT JUNE 7, 2022 EVIDENCE OF LIFE ARKANSAS CITY, KS SURFACE GRAPHICS Easy Inexpensive Seasonal Surface graphics play a part in accentuating “evidence of life” throughout the revitalized downtown area. Motion denoting graphics are popular window treatment for underutilized store front windows. Activating street level windows in exciting ways can also attract tourists looking for a photo opportunity. This illustration shows an animated bison who winks and waves his tail. An example is the image painted onto a building front in the streetscape seating illustration. STREETSCAPE OUTDOOR SEATING Communal Active Open Mid-block street enhancements increase the livability of downtown spaces in several ways. Amenities such as street trees, bollards, and seasonal planters help people feel more comfortable and willing to spend time in the space. Amenities such as shade trees and movable seating help to increase peoples’ length of participation at events taking place in the historic downtown area. Amenities increase city’s livability index. A high livability index score directly affects the health and viability of locals and may serve to enhance tourist business. This image illustrates how seating in front of new coffee shop or restaurant would provide third place for locals and tourists to gather. Reclaiming a bit of the roadway can serve as public open space or enhance a small business that might benefit from extended outdoor seating. 25 24 COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT JUNE 7, 2022 EVIDENCE OF LIFE ARKANSAS CITY, KS STREETSCAPE CROSSWALK Safe Attractive Connected Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Summit Street must be addressed as part of the revitalization plans for historic downtown Arkansas City. While a total street make-over is not necessary, some traffic calming is recommended to provide on-street pedestrian nodes. Traffic calming may be accomplished through a variety of traffic management approaches. These approaches reduce vehicular speeds while not affecting overall traffic volumes. Research has shown that narrowing streets is more conducive to street calming than speed bumps. Motorists are sent the message to “slow down” and “share the road”
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the youth center and housing options creating a safe mid-block crossing.
because pedestrians are important. When a street is narrowed, the sidewalk is widened or extended into the crosswalk. Often an eye-catching mid-block crosswalk is installed. This image illustrates how painted geometric rectangles, a modification of
square tile designs (described as surface graphics), are used
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development is restoration of upper-level loft-living in historic buildings. Upper floors in many of the buildings in downtown Arkansas City appear ideal for renovating into living quarters. Arkansas City’s recent housing study indicated a need for a range of housing types from high-end luxury lofts to affordable family size apartments, to studio apartments for college students. This image shows a view of Summit from a second story efficiency apartment. YOUTH CENTER ROOF Social Inclusive Co-ed A number of downtown buildings were identified as having potential to be renovated with a food court and gaming area on the main floor, a speakeasy music venue in the cellar/basement, and an exhilarating rooftop venue for watching movies. College students, who participated in the stakeholder meeting, suggested having a third space set aside for late night studying and proposed creating a venue that would support pop-up entrepreneurial businesses. This image shows a rooftop venue converted to an outdoor movie theater and space to chill. 29 28 COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT JUNE 7, 2022 EVIDENCE OF LIFE ARKANSAS CITY, KS COLLEGE LIVING Flexible Possible Opportune Arkansas City is home to Cowley College. Students from South and Central America make up high percentage of its student body. Most foreign students do not hold driver’s licenses. This limits their mobility. New housing opportunities and eating establishments would be a welcome addition for the Cowley College students. This image shows a private room with shared communal living space (not shown). Some upper floors of historic buildings have adequate pace for flexible living opportunities and include balconies or space for rooftop patios. HIGH-END LOFT Luxurious Spacious Quiet As the baby boomer population ages, there is ample opportunity for developers to capitalize on people moving to what they perceive as the “perfect” small community. Revitalizing downtown to meet the needs and expectations of this unique population will require an orchestrated plan involving adequate public transportation, dependable eating establishments, a variety of third places for socializing, and plenty of entertainment, along with an array of housing options. This image shows how a loft might be organized to capture light from east and west facing windows with a skylight in the middle of the living space. 31 30 COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT JUNE 7, 2022 EVIDENCE OF LIFE ARKANSAS CITY, KS DAYCARE (STREET FRONT) Welcoming Reliable Educational Opening a daycare in the downtown area will bring families to the area. It will extend the hours of needed services benefitting coffee shops and family dining establishments. This illustration shows a daycare facility located in a building that has ample space for an outdoor play area in the back of the building near the alley. DAYCARE (BACK EXTERIOR) Growth Engaging Playful Children bring life to the city. This image shows housing a daycare on the main floor of a building with ample space for an outdoor play area in the back of the building near the alley. Children enrolled in this daycare will benefit from walks about town and trips to the public library 33 32 COMMUNITY VISIONING REPORT JUNE 7, 2022 EVIDENCE OF LIFE ARKANSAS CITY, KS OUTDOOR DINING Cultural Dependable Gathering A hallmark of livable community includes supporting places for people to meet and eat. Historic downtown Arkansas City lacks coffee shops, cafés, fine dining opportunities, or a grocery store. People living within walking distance of downtown, including Cowley College students, merit dependable food outlets. Food is known setting for celebrating cultural diversity. Arkansas City could provide economic incentives for bringing culturally diverse restaurants into the downtown core area, much like the food fairs common during the summer festival season. Proving dependable food sources goes hand in hand with downtown housing initiatives. OUTDOOR MOVIE Fun Family-oriented Festive Arkansas City residents currently enjoy outdoor movies at their annual summer events. Additional flexible spaces and provision of on-site storage facilities would allow easier set up and take down for these events, hopefully, leading to more fun family-oriented events. This image shows how an in-fill lot might be used to provide outdoor seating for dining and a movie. Note, refurbished shipping container placed adjacent to the alley provides storage for moveable chairs, tables, and umbrellas. Overhead lighting and a portable moving screen add a festive touch to the night scene.
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This was a 2-Week travel study for rising Junior and Senior students in the Interior Design program. All Interior Design students are required to complete a travel study before graduation. The summer 2022 program included London and the Cotswolds.
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