Preliminary programming

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)