SHARON MURAD THESIS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING TECH SPARK: DESIGN AND TECH SCHOOL 21 OSSINGTON AVENUE INTD 4000 JANUARY 22, 2018
(Tech Spark Branding Colours, Source: Tamar Huggins Grant - Client)
CONTENTS PART A
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH PROGRAMMING MATRIX ADJACENCY MATRIX GOALS AND OBJECTIVES BUBBLE PLANS TEST FITS
PART B
BLOCK PLANS STACKING DIAGRAMS
PARTI DIAGRAMS: SCULPTURAL FORMS WITHIN SPACE
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
PROGRAMMING MATRIX
Area
Sq. Ft.
Users
Reception/Welcome Centre
506 sq. ft.
Classrooms
Workshop(s)
Purpose/Function
General Criteria
Client Specific Elements
Connection to the Site (Views, Access, Sun, Wind)
Receptionist, Registration, Attendance, New Student Students and Families Orientation, Camera Surveillance, Filing/ Storage
Area for one sta member to perform reception duties. Space for orientation events/activities.
Camera Surveillance footage accessible from reception computer. Paperless zone.
Views from the outside into the Main entrance reception area. Views towards the main entrance. General Lighting. Task Lighting.
700-1000 sq. ft.
Students, Educators
Project-based learning, hands-on learning, group-based learning, lessons and presentations.
Modular space. Each classroom designated to a single subject.
Classroom layout to resemble Natural daylight. Exterior views to a “typical classroom”. be pleasant but not distracting. Graphics to motivate and General Lighting. Task Lighting. inspire.
889 sq. ft.
Technology Industry Professionals, Educators
Corporate workshops, Training sessions, Information sessions, Event space, Community space.
Modular space. Media centre.
Connection to the community
Easily accessible from the exterior Birthday party rooms for the community. General Lighting. Task Lighting.
Modular furniture. Media presentation area. Flexible for multiple events.
Birthday Party Room(s) 322 sq. ft.
Children ages 9 to 12, sta and families.
Area to house birthday parties.
Flexible. Temporary. Stimulating Environment.
Birthday parties don’t occur often, therefore, a space that can be modified is ideal.
Easily found from the reception area, General Lighting.
Workshops, Reception area
Kitchenette, Mini fridge, Dining area.
Lunch/Snack Area
729 sq. ft.
Students
Area dedicated to snack time/meal time, Dining area
Family style dining area
Family oriented and home environment.
Natural daylight, Views consideration, General Lighting.
Classrooms, Lounge Area, Learning Commons, De-stress Area.
Kitchenette/Full Kitchen, Dining furniture to accommodate a large group.
Lounge Area
1386 sq. ft.
Students, Parents, Educators and Sta .
Area for parents, educators and students Comfortable home environment to lounge, Social environment.
Games, Bring a social aspect into the space.
Natural daylight, Views consideration, General Lighting.
Lunch/ Snack Area, Digital CafeLearning Commons, Reception, De-stress Area.
Lounge furniture, Accommodate a large occupancy, TV, Video game hub.
Inspiration Hub
1131 sq. ft.
Students, Educators.
Ideation zone, Create and sketch before producing interfaces and apps, Messy zone.
A space where children can de-stress from their day.
Natural Daylight, Task Lighting, General Lighting, Views consideration to inspire.
Classrooms, De-stress Area, Learning Commons.
Chairs, Desks, White Boards, Chalk Boards, Surfaces that allow messiness, Materials and finishes that sustain industrial cleaning products.
Digital Cafe
744 sq. ft.
Students, Educators, Parents, Families, Sta , Members of the community.
A space where children can showcase Open space to the community. their work in an interactive manner. Introduces a new way to dine at the table with the family. Provides a variety of learning styles in the facility.
Children and their parents will experience this space together.
Natural Daylight, Easily Accessible from the street to open to the community, General and accent lighting
Reception, Learning Order counter, 3D Commons, Lounge Area, printers, Food display, Lunch/Snack area. Ipads to display interfaces, Dining seating, Lounge furniture.
Promote messiness, Promote innovation
Adjacencies/Privacy Conditions
Lunch/ snack area, Workshops, Birthday party rooms
Furniture/Equipment 1 small printer, 1 computer, reception desk, o ce chair, storage. Desks, Chairs, Laptops, Classroom supplies, Projection Screen and equipment, storage for supplies.
Area
Sq. Ft.
Users
Purpose/Function
General Criteria
Client Specific Elements
Connection to the Site (Views, Access, Sun, Wind)
Learning Commons
960 sq. ft.
Students
Space for students can use the resources o ered to them to further enhance their education.
Quiet space, O er a variety of working environments, Palette of postures.
Interaction and study work simultaneously together.
Natural Daylight, Task and Accent Digital Cafe, Lounge lighting, Views to nature but avoid Area, Classrooms, Dedistraction. stress Area, Bookstore/ Supplies store.
Desks and chairs, Computers, TV, White boards, group settings, Individual study settings.
De-stress Area
1000 sq. ft. (combined with lounge area)
Students
A space where students can relax and de-stress from their day, a safe area.
A safe area can students feel free, Play and learning blur seamlessly.
Video game zone. Location that introduces Tech Spark.
Natural Daylight, General Lighting
Reception, Lounge Area, Digital Cafe, Learning Commons
TVs, Video Games, Lounge furniture, Games, Puzzles
Administrative O ces
999 sq. ft. and Educators and Sta 238 sq.ft for program director/ creator o ce
A working environment where educators and sta can meet together and work on education models and personal work.
Co-working environment. 1 enclosed o ce for creator/ program director (acoustical enclosure, not necessarily visually enclosed)
A space where all sta can come in and work on either Tech Spark or other entrepreneurial work. Spontaneous meeting spaces.
Natural Daylight. Direct visual connection to the exterior. General and Task lighting.
Classrooms. Learning commons. Lounge Area. Digital Cafe.
Desks. Meeting zones. Chairs. Outlets.
Storage
120 sq. ft.
Sta and Educators
Storage of classroom supplies and electronics
Storage locations in classrooms and where required.
Locking mechanisms for security purposes.
N/A, General Lighting.
Classrooms. Inspiration Hub. De-stress Area. Administrative O ces. Mini Agency.
Shelving. Locking capabilities. Plugs and outlets for charging.
Bookstore/Supplies store
432 sq. ft.
Students and Parents
Store for students and parents to All books and supplies to be Open to the community. purchase books and supplies to enhance related to courses o ered at their education at home Tech Spark. Influence innovation at home.
Natural Lighting, General Lighting, Learning Commons, Views Considerations, Accessible Digital Cafe, Reception from the outside to open to the community.
Retail display, Cash and wrap, inspiration graphics.
Mini Agency
999 sq. ft. (Combined with administrative o ces)
Mature Students, Sta and Educators.
Work space for mature students to E cient co-working environment, spontaneous experience an internship within Tech meeting spaces Spark. A space where students can practice their skills in a real world setting.
Used during the summer for students in postsecondary school, Can be combined with other spaces since it is not utilized all year round.
Natural Daylight, General and Task lighting.
Administrative O ces, Reception, Lounge Area, Digital Cafe
Desks, Chairs, Meeting zones, White boards, TVs.
Playroom
880 sq. ft. (combined with workshop)
Students and Educators.
A gymnasium setting where students can Large open space that allows achieve physical activity at the same movement and accommodates time as learning technology. for a large group of students.
A space where students can play an interactive game of dodgeball.
General Lighting, Natural Daylight
De-stress Area, Learning Commons
Non-slip flooring, Materials and finishes that sustain industrial cleaning products.
Washrooms
130 sq. ft (accessible)
All Users.
N/A
Accessible washrooms
General Lighting
Classrooms. O ces. Inspiration Hub. Destress Area. Learning Commons. Lunch/ Snack Area.
Barrier Free materials and fixtures. Materials and finishes that sustain industrial cleaning products.
Barrier free and universal design, To conform to requirements in the OBC 2012.
Adjacencies/Privacy Conditions
Furniture/Equipment
Washroom
Playroom
Mini Agency
Bookstore/Supplies Store
Storage
Administrative Offices
De-stress Area
Learning Commons
Digital Cafe
Inspiration Hub
Lounge Area
Lunch/Snack Area
Birthday Party Room(s)
Workshop(s)
Classrooms
Reception/Welcome Centre
ADJACENCY MATRIX
Reception/Welcome Centre Classrooms Workshop(s) Birthday Party Room(s) Lunch/Snack Area Lounge Area Inspiration Hub Digital Cafe Learning Commons De-stress Area Administrative Offices Storage Bookstore/Supplies Store Mini Agency Playroom Washroom
Strong Connection Weak Connection No Connection
OF PROPOSED FACILITY BASED ON CONDUCTED RESEARCH
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
EFFICIENCY & PRODUCTIVITY
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
FUNCTIONALITY & SUSTAINABILITY
CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
HANDS-ON & LEARNER FOCUSED EXPERIENCE
PALETTE OF POSTURES
MODULAR & FLEXIBLE DESIGN
CONNECTION TO NATURE
PREFERRED OPTION
BUBBLE PLANS
Workshop/ Play Room
Washroom
Reception Welcome Centre Digital Cafe
Birthday Party Room Lunch Room
Storage
Washroom Inspiration Hub Lounge Area Destress Area
Bookstore Supplies Store
Administrative Offices/ Mini Agency
Learning Commons Classrooms
Social Spaces
Lower Level Bubble Plan
Upper Level Bubble Plan
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
Strong Connection Weak Connection No Connection
ALTERNATE OPTION
BUBBLE PLANS
Workshop/ Play Room
Birthday Party Room Lunch Room
Lounge Area
Washroom Bookstore Supplies Store
Washroom Learning Commons
Reception Welcome Centre
Classrooms
Administrative Offices/ Mini Agency
Digital Cafe Inspiration Hub Destress Area Storage
Lower Level Bubble Plan
Upper Level Bubble Plan
Social Spaces
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
Strong Connection Weak Connection No Connection
LEFT: Reception/Welcome Centre | 6 Users | 506 sq. ft. RIGHT: Classroom Option 1 | 17 Users | 1080 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Classroom Option 2 | 17 Users | 972 sq. ft. RIGHT: Classroom Option 3 | 17 Users | 700 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Workshop/Playroom | 34 Users | 889 sq. ft. RIGHT: Birthday Party Room | 10 Users | 322 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Lunch/Snack Area | 16 Users | 729 sq. ft. RIGHT: Lounge/De-Stress Area | 27 Users | 1386 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Inspiration Hub | 17 Users | 1131 sq. ft. RIGHT: Digital Cafe | 13 Users | 744 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Learning Commons | 26 Users | 960 sq. ft. RIGHT: Aministrative Offices/Mini Agency | 12 Users | 999 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Creator/Program Director office | 3 Users | 238 sq. ft. RIGHT: Storage | 1 User | 120 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
LEFT: Bookstore/Supplies Store | 16 Users | 432 sq. ft. RIGHT: Accessible Washroom | 1 User | 130 sq. ft.
SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
TEST FITS
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0” PREFERRED OPTION
BLOCK PLANS
Social Spaces
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
Creator/Program Director Office
Reception/Welcome Centre
Washrooms
Workshop/Playroom
Birthday Party Room
Lunch/Snack Area
Washrooms
Administrative Offices/ Mini Agency/ Storage
Digital Cafe
Lounge/De-Stress Area
Bookstore/Supplies Store
Learning Commons
Classroom
Classroom
Inspiration Hub
Lower Level Block Plan
Upper Level BLock Plan
Classroom
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
BLOCK PLANS
Social Spaces
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
Birthday Party Room Lounge/De-Stress Area
Workshop/Playroom
Lunch/Snack Area
Washrooms
Washrooms
Learning Commons
Creator/ Program Director Office
Classroom
Administrative Offices/ Mini Agency/ Storage
Bookstore/Supplies Store
Inspiration Hub
Reception/Welcome Centre
Classroom
Classroom
Digital Cafe
Lower Level Block Plan
Upper Level BLock Plan
PREFERRED OPTION
STACKING DIAGRAMS
Social Spaces
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
STACKING DIAGRAMS
Social Spaces
Administrative Spaces
Learning Spaces
SHARON MURAD
(Tech Spark Branding Colours, Source: Tamar Huggins Grant - Client)