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SHIFT

THE PERFECT BLEND BETWEEN CREATION AND RECREATION A DESIGN BY SNEHA VASWANI

TABLE OF CONTENTS PHASE I .................................................1 - 24 DISCOVERY

PHASE II ................................................. 25 - 38

PROJECT DEFINITION & USER-CENTERED RESEARCH

PHASE III ................................................. 39 - 54

SITE & BUILDING ANALYSIS

PHASE IV ................................................. 55 - 70

SCHEMATIC DESIGN

PHASE V ................................................. 71 - 102

FINALIZED DESIGN

DISCOVERY

PHASE I

Are we relying too much on technology for communication?

As curious as the human nature gets, we learn well from technology. It is everywhere.

Balance between Virtual reality

We are constantly on our phones - reading things.

Are we addicted?

Reality

Betters our lives with being more open to other possibilities. The world is attracted to technology.

“Dyson Demo Concept Store in London” by: Philip Stevens Design Boom

How technology is giving new meaning to literary forms.

Collaboration Project

TECHNOLOGICAL INVENTIONS & USES IN COMMUNITY

“Novels told through text messages” by: Clive Thompson Wired Magazine.

22 year old girl writes horror & mystery stories through series of SMS messages.

Came up with something totally different: an interactive way to shop Through an iPhone App “Hooked”

Letting your mind run WILD with technology

Collaborations between 2 different people & separate skills will always be a success.

Sir James Dyson & Architecture practice Wilkinson Eyre.

Technology + Architecture

Complete hands-on experience

“Your imagination fills the gaps”

Adds a whole other level of suspense.

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We learn more about things around us through technology. It changes how we view the world --- things become easier

Buillding a community with individuals alike and differing opinions to change your ways of thinking.

All about defining connections & defending your own self

A shift towards a “Sharing Economy” Sharing what you know with others. All can benefit from the cause.

“Working in the Unoffice” by: Genevieve V. DeGuzman Chapter 1 - Book

Depending on the field that you’re in - there will be less/more collaboration.

Visual Privacy Community

Independent Workers

Openess

LUES

COWORKING Small Businesses

VA ORE

Organizations

Accessibility

The younger generation slightly prefers the open office configuration because they can multitask a little more better.

Sustainability

Collaboration

Open Office

Being part of a larger community with a group with similar goals.

Began in Germany in the 1950s to facilitate movement.

Privacy Spaces

“The Open Office Trap” by: Maria Konnikova The New Yorker

There needs to be privacy available in an open office.

Open offices remove the element of control. The idea of an open office is thought out well but research conducted by psychologists show employees suffered from distractions and noise.

There must be options for each to personalize their work station. PHASE I

Lighting sets the mood.

Smell = Sweet aromatherapy scents

Sound = soft, mellow music to relax your mind from other thoughts.

Increased Productivity

A mix of programs

People feel calm at spas because of the atmosphere.

Happier & healthier employees

Combining a wellness aspect to the office space

Massages & meditation have shown to be effective for workers. “Massage & Meditation: A Case for Wellness Practice in the Workplace” by: Angela Bucu

Stress Relieving

How to make people feel calm while they’re in their workspace?

A nice distraction from work.

Helping the body, mind, and soul

SPA OFFICE

Place of healing

“WORKPLACE WELLNESS”

Therapy, empathy, compassion

Collaboration

Various ways of wellness for oneself.

Place of working

Cafes

Fun

Wellness

Promoting good health Constant thinking

Yoga

Mix of people

Stress overload Eating right

Healthy Massage & Meditation

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It will help to understand others’ point of view.

Leadership

Open offices aren’t bad or good. Individuals need to be able to have control over their work environment.

Focus alone or in pairs to generate ideas BRAINSTORM

Question with a nonjudgmental framework

Come together in a larger group to build on those ideas & develop a shared perspective.

“Balancing WE & ME” Harvard Business Review

Foster a creative atmosphere

Based on culture, level of personal space varies.

COLLABORATION OR PERSONAL SPACE?

Leverage team members’ strengths Will keep all focused on topic.

CULTURE

Openess?

Privacy? Knowing one another

Consise & measurable

There are different personalities & skill sets for each team.

“6 Ways to Foster Collaboration in your Workplace” by: Andrew Field American Express Open Forums

BUILD COHESION

“X-MEN” - Combine talents to reach a common goal. Set team goals

Set quarterly basis

Communicate company expectations

Define roles & parameters within each team.

What is required by them? Understand positions

Sharing ideas to further expand. Include every person on the team.

Accomplishments of the day

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CASE STUDY GOOGLE TEACHES EMPLOYEES TO “SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELF”

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Free course provided by Google. Lets employees understand the idea of meditation and how it is something that you should do as often as you can. A company like Google works their employees hard but they still strive to take care of them equally as well. “All mindfulness really is good mindfulness” By detaching yourself from the work stress and engaging in a happier activity like yoga will let you eventually love your work even more. A balanced life = equal work hours, leisure activities, and wellbeing. Balance = KEY Having short breaks in between will help to relieve stress & one will feel more relaxed and ready to work longer.

CASE STUDY THE IMPACT OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS ON AMERICA’S WORKFORCE

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Employers are lowering healthcare costs because it takes up more than 50% of their corporate profits. Less of healthcare insurance = more work absence = lower income 1/4 of healthcare costs incurred by working adults attributed to diet, lack of exercise, etc. Companies should help and care about the employees’ well-being and maintain a wellness program to help curb healthcare costs. Wellness programs should be holistic and include key areas throughout the employees’ daily life. Wellness programs promote a healthier workforce with a higher satisfaction rate and happier companies & employees.

Involving a spa/wellness center within an office setting would be a great program to improve overall lifestyle and motivation for success.

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CASE STUDY STUDIOS SINGULIERS - COWORKING OUVERT

Studios Singuliers is a coworking community in Paris, France. They opened on July 1st 2012, just in time for their national holiday - Bastille day. They are located at a business hotel in Paris Nord Express - an area filled with innovative startups.

PACKAGES & RATES: Resident (put your business on track) €250/month = 1 month €200/month = 6 months €175/month = 1 year Extras (only for resident) €75/month = 24/7 access €100/month = carpark €30/month = dedicated phone line €100/month = dedicated office €10/month = lockers €20/month = mail management Nomad (boosts your engagement activity) €15/day OR €10/half day = solo no commitment €25/day OR €20/half day = 2pers. no commitment

Studios Singuliers hosts events and meetups where experts come in to talk about business topics, ways to sustain your coworking attitude and other lifestyle topics. Synchronize the events to your google calendar, these events are all free so you just need to signup for them.

Monthly playlists are released by Studios Singuliers. It helps to improve concentration. A melody to your ears!

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Exercise classes are available at North Express by reservation at €10 paid on site. They provide different courses for various moods such as fit-fight, kickboxing, pilates, yoga classes aimed at all levels - giving beginners a shot. Sport mats are available just need to show up. They partnered up with booxup+webibli for borrowing books online & in person as a library service. “La Ruche qui dit qui!” - delivery service of fresh local products to the office. Studios Singuliers also offers acting classes, public speaking, advice from professionals, massages, etc.

FIRST DAY IS FREE! REFER A FRIEND & SAVE! HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm With special requests, they will remain open on weekends and during evenings. Residents can opt for 24/7 access at €75/month.

#COPSINGULIER

Conference of the Parties in Paris - by the UN. “Green Tech” entrepreneurs, events are held to discuss sustainable practices with feasible future ideas for the environment - especially focusing on office settings.

CASE STUDY NEXTSPACE

TARGET AUDIENCE Young, creative professionals that wanted a versatile space that fosters a community. A space supporting mobility, allowing millenials to work on the go. Flexibility is key.

NEXTSPACE is a coworking space in Berkeley, California. They started up in 2008 in Santa Cruz, California. They are a community that fosters a working attitude with coworking spaces aimed towards excelling, collaborating, & innovating together.

PARTNERSHIP WITH HON OFFICE FURNITURE HON helps to gear the design towards the next generation of entrepreneurs. They are using even the smallest nooks to give people a place to break away from their work and relax. All furniture is backed up with full lifetime warranty. ---> Gives the impression Nextspace is confident their space can withstand the traffic of a demanding co-working environment.

PACKAGES & RATES: Day Pass = $25 Now open in 8 locations in California & Chicago All based on a membership with different options available from day passes to full office leasing.

NEXTSPACE realizes that coworking is ideal because people like working together and it produces better results for everyone. A prime location had to be available in order to be a success.

For the design of the space, NEXTSPACE turned to Gensler to design the spaces with various types of working spots to induce collaboration for different levels. Many other co-working companies have been attracted towards this one with many visits due to their brilliant design & thinking. They host cocktail parties & events bringing new tenant prospects and business owners. PHASE I

LITERATURE REVIEW WELLBEING IN THE OFFICE SPACE ARTICLES 1. The workplace as a setting for interventions to improve diet & promote physical activity. 2. Managing office stress with laughter.

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IT ALL STARTS OUT WITH EATING

MANAGING STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

The importance on healthy eating must be stressed. By incorporating cafeteria based programs, it could promote the idea of clean eating. Increasing the variety of foods & reducing the pricing could appeal to many individuals.

Incorporate laughter in the office to relieve stress loads. Simply by laughing more, it will establish oneself as a good listener. Laughing will minimize anxiety and ultimately help individuals to concentrate on their work better. Laughing together will make patients open up about things bothering them and establishes good networks to each other.

PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

HOW?

It will enhance the overall productivity in the workplace. Absenteeism and turn over rates will start to reduce. Employees are encouraged to demonstrate commitment to their wellbeing.

There is a need to educate employees about the benefits of wellbeing. By teaching them with e-letters, ads, messages on the lifts and stairwells they would be more aware. Form a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wellness committeeâ&#x20AC;? consisting of employers and management representatives. Many health behavior decisions are mostly affected by social contexts.

LITERATURE REVIEW HOT DESKING... TO DO OR NOT? ARTICLES

WHAT EXACTLY IS HOT-DESKING? Hot-desking is when multiple employees are using the same shared space at different time periods.

SHARING SPACE Although we like to have our own spaces and mark our territory, sharing spaces can be a solution to money problems in the work environment. Cutting down costs in redundant spaces would be beneficial as average desk occupanies rarely raises above 50%. Start by reducing office space and introduce the idea of desk sharing and promoting this idea of mobile and homeworking. Reducing the standard of personalization to a minimum so it would provide more flexibility and better team spaces.

POSSESSIONS? WHAT’S THAT? Working in a shared space means taking away the fear of loss of “ownership” Working in an office isn’t about owning a particular desk. It gives guaranteed access to the right kinds of facility for getting work done. Touchdown spaces would be extremely crucial to help provide individuals this kind of growth in a coworking space.

POLICIES ALLOWING DESK SHARING TO WORK SMOOTHLY Well orgranized team storage is needed to give people a space of their own to store things. A clear desk policy should be enforced, creating a beautiful working environment. By encouraging people to use laptops over desktops, they can have more flexible spaces to work at, by ample of touchdown spaces with ergonomic work positions.

1. Sharing space - and learning to love it. 2. ‘Hotdesking’ is a big trend --- here’s why so many people hate it.

WHATS WRONG WITH IT? By not having your own desk, it might kind of feel like you’re back in high school and having to move your things at the end of the day. There might not be enough of room for you to have personal space and people all work differently with different boundary definitions. It would take extra long to just set up your workspace every morning.

HYGIENE ISSUES? Everyone tends to get sick more often with more uses of the space desk/spaces. This would be opening up the spread of more germs easily.

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LITERATURE REVIEW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE AT A CHINESE WORKPLACE... ARTICLE 1. What are the differences between a Chinese workplace environment and a western workplace? - One Stop, Global Times.

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“FACE CULTURE”

WORKING HOURS

It’s part of the Chinese Culture, especially in a professioal capacity. They are easy with feeling embarrassed or ashamed in front of others. Often Chinese may say that they understand, but really, they don’t. Criticism isn’t really something Chinese people are used to, as some take it personally.

People often work overtime because they are either trying to impress the boss or there is just too much of workload. Usually in Chinese offices you won’t be allowed to leave early even if you were to finish all your work on time for the day.

GUANXI - “RELATIONSHIP”

FREE TIME? BREAKS?

Guanxi is a term woven in the Chinese society. Individuals perform favors for each other as an idea that favors will be reciprocated at some point in the future. Comparing this concept to the West, they might see it as sucking up to the boss.

It is common for Chinese to take mini naps during their lunch breaks after their meals. It helps them to prolong their working time in the afternoon.

DRINKING CULTURE

BOSS’ WORDS ARE ALWAYS GOLDEN

In the Western culture, Americans usually like to share a beer or two after work. However, in the Chinese culture, they aim on drinking as means to get each other and yourself drunk. They take it as a way of dealing with trustworthy people.

It is important to have clear management structure with your boss. You should never imply that something is your boss’ fault. Questioning their authority is a clear red zone.

LITERATURE REVIEW SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION IN SHENZHEN ARTICLE

A HUGE INCREASE IN URBANIZATION IN CHINA During 1990s, there was an increase in 26% of total population that lived in urban areas. In 2015, that percentage increased to 56% of a total population.

THE GOVERNMENT WANTS TO RESHAPE The government wants to start concentrating on topics covering environmental protection, sustainability, along with keeping up with the quality over the years. They are slowly willing to invest in environmental techologies and green building.

OPPORTUNITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABILITY Keep walkable distances of around 400 meter distances in diameter of local activities. Include applications of energy efficiency and renewable energies. Incorporate wind, solar, geothermal, and waste into the space and diversify green spaces bringing in a range of natural life. By keeping these in mind, thinking about how to maximize the buildings’ orientation.

(CEFC) THE PILOT PROJECT

1. Sustainable urbanization “China EU Future City” in Shenzhen

This CEFC pilot project was conducted in Shenzhen, being a major city in the Guangdong province, it has been labeled as one of the fastest growing cities in the world during the 1990s-2000s. The China EU Future City aims to bring european technologies in the Chinese Market & develop a low-carbon city. Doing so by integrating industrial, commercial, and residential spaces in an environmentally friendly way.

THE 3 ZONES Zone A: Sustainable Urbanization Park, Sustainable Construction, IT, New Energies Zone B: Life Science Park - addresses a high demand of lifestyle, sports, and health industry in China. Zone C: The Business and Production Center showcases the new products and other promotions. *These 3 Zones are from the Pilot Project study conducted in Shenzhen, being a major financial center in South China.

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LITERATURE REVIEW PARTNERING FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE ARTICLE 1. Partnering for sustainability in the workplace Workplace and employment

WHATS WRONG WITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW?

GREEN BUILDINGS AND LEASES

Most workplaces don’t incorporate sustainability in their design mainly because it may be expensive to implement. The benefit of keeping sustainability alive in the workplace mans to have staff cooperating with following certain actions. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to listen to the cause.

Social sustainability is much more about process than capital works. Architects are slowly lining behind the idea to design ‘green hardware’. It is designed to keep energy savings in mind and buildng codes are beginning to tighten with the implementation of green design. Greener buildings are more marketable as it provides a competitive edge. Green leases provide incentives to landlords to facilitate and encourage reductions in tenant waste, eventually increasing in efficiency.

SUSTAINABILITY - A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY It is all about taking efforts and initiatives to make a change in peoples’ spaces. Understanding the users of a building are a basis for the program of the space. If there weren’t any users then buildings would just be monuments in nature. Workplaces are viewed as a place which is characterized by social interaction which could be a possible solution to increase sustainability. “Buildings in cities are always public because they create the communal environment; they are part of neighborhoods and the physical basis for social networks” --- Hall and Pfeiffer, 2000, pg98

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COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERSHIP Knowledge of workplace operations, acquired largely from post-occupancy disclosure is important for sustainability minded managers. Getting people to live differently be being more sustainable changes values, attitudes, and behaviors. Through communicating, it brings social changes required for sustainability and by exchanging ideas it brings a shared goal in mind.

LITERATURE REVIEW PRIVACY IN THE WORK PLACE ARTICLE

FLEXIBILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, CREATIVITY, & TEAMWORKING

UNDERSTAND HUMAN BEHAVIOR AT WORK

The use of hot desks, hotelling, and flexible working places is needed. There is a re-examination for the need the open plan work spaces. A balance must be reached between the amount of collaborative spaces and personal needs for each individual.

Realizing the impact of environmental conditions and the way they modify human behavior helps us to understand that people are adaptable thanks to society’s lessons. A lack of physical environment leads to psychological factors affecting employees’ behaviors at work.

PRIVACY IS A VITAL ISSUE

PRIVACY NEEDS OF WORKPLACE EMPLOYEES

Isolation is not the cause. There are several physical & psychological factors that affect health and wellbeing of employees. Designers need to take responsibility to forsee long-term concequences of the open/closed office ratio.

People need to be able to have control over interaction. In this age, they rely on the ability to transfer confidential information via technology. Through speech, acoustic, visual, territorial, and informational privacy, individuals all have different boundaries of privacy with differing needs. Privacy is also analyzed through gender with results showing that women are slightly unhappier than men.

GETTING A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF EMPLOYEES’ WELLBEING Place importance & worth of employees as participants in the planning phase - afterall, they are the users of the space. Doing so would enhance the quality of life and it wouldn’t allow stress to reduce performance capabilities as easily. Air quality, lighting, variation in temperature, noise, among other factors take on overall effect on employees’ wellbeings in the office.

1. Privacy in the workplace design. Published in The Design Journal

3 MAIN REASONS FOR THE SEPARATION OF OFFICE DESIGN FROM USERS 1. The nature of an office encourages a design that maximizes economy and flexibility in a space. 2. When involving a particular client, the design turns too corporate in public spaces. 3. The shape & design of a building are usually heavily restricted by planning legislation. PHASE I

LITERATURE REVIEW IMPORTANCE OF GOOD NUTRITION ARTICLES 1. Chinese are most at risk from weight gain - the Straits Times. 2. China faces bigger dietary health crisis that the United States

GLOBALIZATION Globalization is the sole cause of unhealthy choices. There is more access to junk food all around the world, including in smaller villages with convenience stores. The nature of the Chinese diet is changing very quickly, resulting in diseases. The culture of eating has changed so much with modernization.

WHAT SHOULD THE CHINESE DIET REALLY BE? A healthy diet consists of rice, beans, legumes, veggies, tofu, along with minimal sauce and salt. They used more boiled and steamed methods with the occasional pan-fry.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? The government should take control of the situation through modern marketing by making costs and taxes higher. The scandinavian government did the same thing and after a few years it was a successful change.

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CHINESE ARE MOST AT RISK FROM WEIGHT GAIN Fat is storing around organs (in the visceral fat), which is the most harmful type because of cholestrol levels rising by the liver and heart. There are often illusions that all Chinese are slim and trim but really they have their fat all stored in organs rather than under their skin, which is far more dangerous. This is because Chinese have â&#x20AC;&#x153; a smaller fuel tankâ&#x20AC;?, allowing the risk of diebetes to shoot up.

ISSUES WITH THE CHINESE DIET There has been an increase in animal protein foods and more purchases of food from retailers. The diet is having a continuous increase in consumption of edible oil and deep frying methods. Chinese now consume 300-400 calories of oil per day! There are way too many sugar reserves in China now compared to 20-30 years ago when it never existed in China. In 1990s, the Chinese diet only had a maximum of 2 gms of sugar per day. Throughout the years, Chinese people are more vulnerable to health issues with a lower weight than westerners.

The Chinese diet used to be healthy with steaming and boiling. By trying to incorporate these more into daily life in this age, it could lessen all diseases and get rid of all unhealthy choices. Sustainability is a social responsibility. There is a need to understand the users of a building to have proper control over the level of green design implemented in the program.

FINDINGS

Coworking spaces aid in collaboration, opening up ideas, helping individuals to network. Employees become more satisfied with their work life with networking and collaboration.

With the workplace, comes stress and lack of healthy food choices. This results in weight gain and unhappy life choices

China has a very specific work culture that follows the term “Guanxi” which is about reciprocating favors. The Chinese don’t like to be embarrassed at the workplace as they are not used to criticism.

Shenzhen has become Asia’s new top city for business, surpassing Hong Kong’s standards. There has been an increase in urbanization in China with an increase in 56% of population now living in urban areas, making it a good point for the urban, downtown location in my project.

Privacy is an important requirement in an open office. People need to be able to have control over their space and claim it.

There must be some sort of physical activity in the workplace. Promoting exercise gets rid of feelings of hopelessness and changes the employees’ point of view.

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MAIN CAUSES OF STRESS

6% - LACK OF JOB SECURITY

46% - WORKLOAD

28% - PEOPLE ISSUES URBANIZATION IN CHINA

20% - JUGGLING WORK & PERSONAL LIFE

1990 - 26% OF TOTAL POPULATION LIVED IN URBAN AREAS 2015 - 56% OF TOTAL POPULATION LIVED IN URBAN AREAS

ABOUT 600,000 CHINESE A YEAR

DIE FROM WORKING TOO HARD. THIS COMES UP TO A TOLL OF ABOUT 1,600 THAT DIE EVERYDAY

ARTICLES 1. American Institute of Stress 2. Sustainable Urbanization: “China EU Future City” in Shenzhen 3. China Daily 4. Wall Street Journal 5. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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60% 30% 70%

OF 26,000 WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES WERE SO UNHAPPY WITH THEIR CURRENT JOBS THAT THEY WOULD PREFER TO CHOOSE AN ENTIRELY NEW CAREER AND START ALL OVER. OF WORKERS ARE SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN.

OF CHINESE WERE UNSATISFIED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF LEISURE TIME THEY HAVE

STRESS WORLDWIDE CHINA

75%

GLOBAL AVERAGE

48%

UNITED KINGDOM

43%

UNITED STATES FRANCE

A 2011 STUDY SHOWED THAT JUST BY INCORPORATING 2.5 HOURS OF EXERCISE PER DAY INTO THE WORKDAY LED TO A NOTICABLE REDUCTION IN ABSENCES.

47% 42%

GERMANY

58%

CHINA LEADS THE WAY IN NUMBER OF DIABETICS WITH 114 MILLION DIAGONISED WITH THE DISEASE, 1/3 OF ALL GLOBAL

23%

OF CHINESE BOYS AND

14%

DIABETICS.

OF CHINESE GIRLS

UNDER THE AGE OF 20 ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE.

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PROJECT PROPOSAL

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USER GROUPS

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Allowing the office section and the recreation area to be distinct with their own spaces, however allowing to overlap these programs to combine the overall experience. Creating a safe, healthy environment in the workplace to induce wellbeing for everyone. Even if they are already healthy, to help them feel safe where they work, comfortable, and making spaces designed for relaxation when not working.

PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC CONSIDERATIONS?

ASSE USE

S TA F F

NITO R

BUILDING SPECS WHY DO WE NEED THIS SPACE? This project located in Shenzhen, China. According to the demographics, the area is filled with working professionals that spend long hours at the desk, eating unhealthy, without any time to exercise. Allowing entrepreneurs, and smaller startups an opportunity to kick start their business in a coworking environment gives them a chance at professionalism. This space will run on a membership fee, the higher you pay the more benefits (while still keeping all the fees relatively reasonable to allow everyone a fair chance). The site is in a business district with a lot of other things happening in the area. This is the larger branch of what a regular workplace is about, with adding a more collaborative approach to it.

WHAT MAKES IT INNOVATIVE? This is not just a regular office workspace. This is a spinoff idea of a coworking facility that has integrated the need for a spa and leisure aspect. You have everything you need at your fingertips: various collaboration areas along with your own privacy when you need it. There is a cafe catering to various diets and cuisines, helping young professionals to eat right. There is also a yoga center for when you need to rejuvenate and relax with a spa offering massages with appointments. It is important to keep a healthy balance between your work life and leisure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only then will you really be successful in your life.

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URBAN ENVIRONMENT APPROX. 26,599 ft2 2 STORIES

MAIN ISSUES THAT COULD AFFECT THE INTERIOR EXPERIENCE Acoustics need to be controlled with the different areas in the project. Spa areas must be enclosed with visual and acoustic sound treatments to block out distractions around. As for visual privacy, there should be an option to implement it when needed. The ceiling heights might be an issue to work with since it is not too tall.

POSSIBILITIES FOR RESEARCH Understanding the types of recreational activities people prefer. Thinking about how collaboration could be an asset in a coworking space. How can I combine the programs of cafe, yoga, spa, and the coworking spaces to become as one holistic project that makes sense altogether. Gaining a clear understanding of the daily rituals of young entrepreneurs.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Acoustics: there should be control over the acoustics with all the programs combined in the project. Office area should allow for collaboration while also keeping the option to cancel out noise when needed. 2. Incorporating the element of sustainability by adding more green elements in the space and openin up the environment, bringing the outside inside. 3. Making the space work for different individuals and giving them enough storage. 4. Design aesthetic of the coworking space should flow through the recreational side. 5. Understanding how different cultures and age groups use spaces to make it comforting for all. 6. The cafeteria should promote healthy eating while refreshing and energizing individuals.

The Hive is Asia’s most diverse coworking community. They opened in 2012, now operating in three different countries with eight different branches.

CLIENT SELECTION

HISTORY the Hive Studios

HONG KONG

The Hive first started in Hong Kong in May 2012 at the Wan Chai branch. An English entrepreneur naitive from the United Kingdom came back to Hong Kong and was trying to find a good coworking space like how there are many in London. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to find anything as interesting as he hoped, so he decided to create a space like that in Hong Kong. He wanted to try and help out fellow start-ups and individuals looking to cowork and collaborate in a creative environment. The design style of the Hive is geared towards collaborative design with plenty use of wood, natural sunlight, open terraces, adapting green spaces throughout the space opening up the environment and making it more living.

MakerHive the Hive Sai Kung

the Hive Kennedy Town

the Hive Wan Chai

WHY CHOOSE THE HIVE?

THAILAND

SINGAPORE

the Hive Singapore

the Hive Bangkok

the Hive Spa Bangkok

The Hive is currently operating with eight branches in 3 different countries: Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore. They would be an ideal client to support the proposal of opening up another branch in a new location - Shenzhen, China. As Shenzhen is slowly becoming an even greater hub for business, more so than Hong Kong, this location would establish a great entrepreneurship start into the working industry. The Hive also practices sustainability in their space by inviting guests and hosting events at the Hive to talk about all aspects of how to live a greener life.

WHAT DOES THE HIVE OFFER? FLEXIBLE MEMBERSHIPS

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

BUSINESS ADDRESS

NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT

KEYCARD ACCESS

FULLY EQUIPT MEETING ROOMS

HUGE EVENT SPACE

PRIVATE PHONE BOOTHS

ACCESS TO PHOTO STUDIOS

LARGE COWORKING SPACE

STORAGE & MAILBOXES

CAFE & PANTRY

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

THE HIVE SPA

INDOOR/OUTDOOR TERRACE

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TYPOLOGY DEEP DIVE TERMINOLOGY COWORKING

The use of an office or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge.

RECREATION

Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

LEISURE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

HOT-DESKING

WHITE-COLLAR WORK FACE CULTURE GREEN BUILDING NETWORKING WELLNESS PROGRAMS

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Use of free time for enjoyment.

HISTORY OF TYPE Offices usually celebrate the idea of an open office plan, cubicles essentially. The workplace is an area where interaction and socialization arises. The job market usually remains as unpredictable and insecure. (1980s) Cubicles were implemented across many businesses – a way to stay open while keeping personal space. (2000s) The idea of working in coffee shops became something exciting and open to every user looking for a comfortable place to work. Somewhere that isn’t in the office but equally as comfortable as home. (2010s) The moment when biophilia and collaboration took over the office industry. The concept of problem solving and bringing forth a sense of community was for everyone’s wellbeing. Nature has been favored in the workplace as it brings a positive impact on our health and performance in the workplace as well as being a better person. The more nature there is, higher the performance and connectivity with each other.

The extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work. (not necessarily employee happiness) The practice in an office of allocating desks to workers when they are required or on a rotating system, rather than giving each worker their own desk. Performed in an office, cubicle, other administrative setting. A Chinese attitude in the workplace about the intended reciprocity of giving back favors to maintain a relationship.

SERVICE POPULATION TARGET AUDIENCE

EMPLOYEES / STAFF

YOUNGER PROFESSIONALS

HOSTS

STUDENT DESIGNERS

BARISTAS

ENTREPRENEURS

CHEFS

START-UP COMPANIES

JANITORS

MILLENNIALS

IT STAFF SERVICE STAFF

The structure and use of a building that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life cycle. Interacting with other people to exchange information & develop contacts, especially to further one’s career. Activities such as company-sponsored exercise, weight-loss competitions, educational seminars, tobacco-cessation programs and health screenings that are designed to help employees eat better, lose weight and improve their overall physical health.

SPACE TYPES MULTIPLE COLLAB SPACES

YOGA STUDIO

INDIVIDUAL SPACES

INDOOR POND / WATER FEATURE

DESKTOP COMPUTER SPACES

SPA ROOMS

PRIVATE OFFICES

LOUNGE AREAS

MAILBOX / LOCKER AREA

CAFETERIA

PRINT ROOM

RECEPTION

SLEEPING PODS

BATHROOMS

TYPICAL DESIGN GOALS / CONSIDERATIONS

TECHNOLOGY, TRENDS, & EMERGING ISSUES

1. A space that welcomes student workers, entrepreneurship, start-up companies, and other individuals and gives them a chance to have a fresh, professional start. 2. Incorporating green elements throughout the space – making the office environment healthier and happier with adding elements of ‘life’ into the space. 3. Combining two programs together: workplace and leisure 4. Making both integrate within each other. “creation + recreation” 5. Based on a membership basis with the more you pay, the more benefits you have. Ex: if you want a private office, you pay 900RMB / month. simple benefits – 500RMB / month 6. Induce a healthy lifestyle in the workplace 7. Keeping culture and gender in mind – create equal spaces for all types of people 8. This will be a 24/7 space – allowing everyone access at any time. 9. Workers/staff will be taking shifts (day and night) to provide for the people in the space 24/7.

HOTDESKING - A trend in the workplace setting which allows mobile working and space sharing. EXERCISE - Many offices are inducing exercise prior to starting their day at the office for improved concentration and happiness in the workplace. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE - A wellness trend in newer age offices ISSUE - THE CHINESE DIET - The Chinese diet has deteriorated so much since 1990s. It is important to revive the healthy eating habits to reduce diseases in China. EQUIPTMENT REQUIRED - Shredders, fax machine, photocopiers, printers, computers, chairs with inhouse charging plug points, direct USB charging plugs points. Spaces to control lighting, sound, noise (especially in private office rooms).

TYPICAL LOCATIONS 1. There is a need for a space like this - especially ideal in urban settings. 2. Serving to more people in a downtown location – more prime. 3. Easy to transport to homes – location gives people a chance to be in the downtown area of Shenzhen instead of having to travel long distances to get to work without enjoying any of their free time. 4. Adjacencies: - Bathrooms near entrance - Cafe / lounge same floor as entrance – near bathrooms - Incorporating “de-stress” furniture scattered around the coworking space (sofas, bubble spaces) - Mail room near print room - Bathrooms in same locations – near entry of lift area - Central staircase – something monumental but also modern preferably near windows.

PHASE I

BOOKS

ONLINE

CALENDARS

REWARDS

ALL THE RESOURCES YOU CAN GET

DETERMINED CORK BOARDS

SELF-MOTIVATION

EXERCISE!

VISUAL PRIVACY

SUCCESSFUL WITH TIME MANAGEMENT

FOCUSED DIFFERENT SPACES

SELF VALIDATION

PEOPLE

ADAPTABLE

ENTREPRENEURS

START UPS

PAY TAXES

COLLABORATION SEEKING NEW EXPERIENCES

MULTI-INDUSTRY

LEGALITY PRIVACY LEGITIMATE?

LINKED-IN

ACOUSTICS

MEETINGS YOUNGER PROFESSIONALS

LEADERSHIP

NETWORKING

FINDING A MENTOR

USER CENTERED DESIGN RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

BUSINESS LEADER

PROFESSIONAL FREINDS

EVENTS EVENTS HOSTED BY PROFESSIONALS IN THE INDUSTRY.

RECEPTION

STORAGE

MILLENNIALS HEALTHY EATING STRESS

LOCKERS & STORAGE

SPA MASSAGES

RELAXATION

FAMILY TIME

SLEEP

STUDENTS HAPPINESS

GOOD FOOD

PEACEFUL MUSIC

HOSTS

PART TIME

PHONEBOOTH / SKYPE AREA

FLEXIBLE MEMBERSHIP

IT OFFICE

NAPS FAMILY

CAFES

SLEEP BARISTAS

CHEFS

PHASE I

OPEN 24/7

PREPARE FOR REAL WORK WORLD

HEALTHY

VARIOUS WORK SPACES

CLEANING STORAGE

SOFAS COLLABORATIVE

SO... WHY COWORK?

22% OVER 40 YRS.

70%

OF PEOPLE REPORTED THAT THEY FELT HEALTHIER THAN THEY DID WORKING IN A TRADITIONAL OFFICE SETTING.

64% 68%

AGES OF COWORKERS UNDER 40 YRS.

OF COWORKERS ARE BETTER ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TASKS ON TIME.

SAID THEY WERE ABLE TO FOCUS BETTER ON THEIR WORK AND LIFE CHOICES WHILE THEY WERE COWORKING

ARTICLES 1. Desk Magazine: The Coworking Forecast 2014 2. Forbes: Coworking - Is it Just a Fad or The Future of Business? 3. Fast Company: The Future of Coworking

ONLY

30% 92%

78%

91%

HAVE BETTER INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS AFTER COWORKING

50%

REPORT HIGHER INCOMES

PREFER TO WORK DURING THE NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR COWORKING SPACE

90%

SAID THEY FELT MORE CONFIDENT WHEN COWORKING

PHASE I

PROJECT DEFINITION & USER-CENTERED RESEARCH PHASE II

PROJECT OVERVIEW DEFINITION & VALUES

A balance must be achieved between work & recreation. This will promote the longevity of the individual and help them to lead a happy, healthier life. Younger individuals struggle with this. A solution to design a facility will help to give them a kick start into their career and network while they are living healthy and eating right. Keeping the culture of China in mind, and understanding the cultural diversity that is prevalent in Shenzhen, a design should welcome users of all religions, genders & cultures.

PHASE II

G E EXE RC

RA U O

A wellness program in the office would be beneficial to users and it would give them hope while encouraging them to commit to their health. Exercising for an hour per day drastically improves wellbeing over time.

H Y E ATI T L N A

Eating clean and healthy starts off by choosing the right foods. A cafeteria and community kitchen would help to sort out healthy menus, catering to major diets. It would help to stop individuals from eating out almost everyday.

U N IT Y FI M RS M O T

Coworking spaces and design should always foster a community environment. Variety of movable, modular furniture would be essential in a coworking space. Personalization should be an option for those wanting to stay longterm.

PHASE II

WORKPLACE SURVEY RESEARCH

PHASE II

COMPANY

LOCATION

PELAGO

HONG KONG

FOCUS GROUP RESEARCH

INTERVIEWEE CARMEN RODRIGUEZ

INTERVIEWEE GABBY SALIMBANGON

Q: First of all, thank you Carmen for sharing your time with me. I would love for you to help me out answer a couple questions I have about your internship last year. Can you please tell me a bit more about the company you worked for?

Q: Thank you Gabby, I am pleased to have you help me out with my research on coworking spaces. I would like to know about your position at Pelago and your feelings towards your time with them.

A: It’s not a problem at all. I’m happy to give you any insight. I worked for a startup company in Hong Kong called Pelago that began in 2014. They are a company that works based on a mobile app service that does event ticketing in Hong Kong. They are bringing an ease to peoples’ lives with the integration of digital ticketing, making it more organized and easier to navigate through. They’re trying to gather people together, making them more social.

A: No worries, I am happy to help. I was interning during the summer of 2015 from May – August with Pelago in Hong Kong. They are a startup company that utilizes an app to help gather all events into one calendar. Its honestly a great app for people in a city as busy as Hong Kong. It’s great for socializing too! I was working alongside another design intern, but I was an assistant for Pelago’s advertisements. There were 4 other people that were running the startup besides the other intern and I. I was designing promotional items, designing banners with the other intern and coming up with Facebook advertisements. We were actually working in a coworking space called the Hive; Pelago had rented out desks that we had for the time.

Q: That app definitely would make a lot of our lives easier! How long did you work at Pelago for? What was the position you applied for? A: I definitely enjoyed downloading the app, it got me closer to finding many events that I didn’t know were occurring in Hong Kong. Working at Pelago was nice because it was a startup, which did bring a little more pressure on you but I enjoyed it. I was working with them from March till July 2015. We were actually working in a coworking space in Kennedy Town called the Hive. I was primarily in charge of their graphic design and advertisement sector with an assistant position under the main designer in charge. It was a small startup company just consisted of the 6 of us, including me. Q: That seems to have been in your favor – being able to learn more from how a startup company works to establish their business! So did Pelago have to rent out a space at the Hive when they started up their company? How was it like working at the Hive? Coworking spaces definitely seem to be booming up everywhere around the world, making it an ideal choice for individuals to work at. Was it all an enjoyable experience or were there some downsides to working at the Hive? A: When Pelago first began, they were working elsewhere, but in early 2015 they had rented out 2 large working desks where the 6 of us would share to collaborate and work on. Personally I really liked the Hive because I have never had the opportunity to work in such a space before. Working for Pelago at the Hive truly made me feel like a designer being in a community. They had 2 conference rooms where we had to book in advance if it wasn’t full to use, giving us an option to meet with our clients or other partners. There was a lot of people working at individual desks as well as other collaboration desks with comfortable lounge furniture. One space I thought was quite clever was that they had an area that was designated for phone calls to clear distractions in the actual working space. Q: It is definitely a trend I have been noticing that coworking spaces are creating an atmosphere to mimic a homey, comfortable feeling, while still being able to make you work efficiently. Did the Hive have any sort of restaurant or cafeteria to provide food to workers?

Q: Since you were working in a coworking space among other individuals, did you often find yourself distracted from your work or lacking concentration? A: There were many entrepreneurs and other startup companies that rented out spaces to work at. I noticed only a few people that would mingle, share ideas, and have conversations, but the rest of them usually kept to themselves and they lacked the initiative of exchanging ideas. They seemed more involved with what they were doing, which was great however, maybe a little more interaction would have been interesting. I never felt distracted because there was a variety of seating and tables were you could work from. It gave me the option to move around if I had gotten bored with what I was doing. The sofas that faced the glass walls looking out on the open area was my favorite place to work at. It was comfortable but also brought in some good views. Q: I understood from the other intern that the Hive only provided limited beverages with an option to store food in a fridge. Was the lack of food options ever an issue? A: They had a few varieties of crisps in vending machines with tea and coffee, but the coffee really wasn’t as good as I’d hoped. When I had a coffee urge, I would just go down nearby and pick myself up a latte. I didn’t have much time to pack proper lunches, so I had to just order something or get take out when I was working. Q: The Hive has desk spaces and rooms for rent, but do they have any other storage options or any other premier membership benefits that would make working at the Hive the next best option for coworking? A: The Hive has a day pass for $300/person, and various monthly memberships with different benefits ranging from $2800 $7000/person. According to the membership that you pay, you get a locker to store your things, giving a bit more security to your belongings.

A: They actually only have a small station near the washrooms where it was a break area with unlimited coffee, tea, and beverages with limited snacks. Many people usually just ordered lunch from outside or some stored food in a mini fridge that was there. It would have been nice to have a cafe that served some fresh bites but that was not the case. Many people, including myself would sit in the outdoor rooftop terrace during our lunch breaks because it gave us a break from the busy atmosphere inside. It was definitely a good experience for me to get a better understanding into how starting up a business would be and the professionalism side to it.

PHASE II

USER GROUPS ALL USERS

DIRECT USERS

SECONDARY USERS

HOSTS

START-UPS & SMALL BUSINESSES

NEIGHBOURING OFFICES IN THE SAME BUILDING

FREELANCERS & ENTREPRENEURS

RECEPTION

SECURITY

HOMEWORKERS IT STAFF

STUDENTS

PHASE II

INDIRECT USERS

JANITORS

NEIGHBOURING BUSINESSES & CAFES AROUND THE SAME AREA

AGE RANGE FOR ENTREPRENEURS 29%

DEMOGRAPHICS

57%

UNDER 40 YRS 21%

55-64 YRS

PRIMARY USERS

38%

WOMEN

1 YEAR

DAR

TO NE

H EIS T

MEN

+ $106 K ANNUALLY

RIS

TIA N

IT Y

$34 K - $75 K ANNUALLY

LANGUAGE

65%

+ 10 YEARS

G LIS H

About $2 TRILLION in annual sales is generated every year due to women’s efforts in the entrepreneurial world.

20-34 YRS

D H IS

RELIGION EDUCATION

MORE THAN

18%

MORE THAN HALF

53% 28%

of entrepreneurs are high school dropouts.

of today’s entrepreneurs graduated in the top 10% of their class in high school.

of entrepreneurs have taken some kind of college classes of entrepreneurs have atleast one college degree

Before starting their own company,

18%

69%

have at least 15 years experience.

have at least 10 years experience and

OUT OF

entrepreneurs say one of their primary reasons why they began to work by themselves was to build wealth for their family

MORE THAN

40%

of today’s entrepreneurs were the first-born child of their family PHASE II

$55 K - $62 K ANNUALLY

DAR

+ 55 YRS

TO NE

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

G LIS H

82%

24-54 YRS

SECONDARY USERS EN

12%

20-34 YRS

INCOME

DEMOGRAPHICS LANGUAGE

87%

5-9 YRS

RIS

TIA N

IT Y

AGE RANGE FOR IT STAFF

D H IS

H EIS T

RELIGION

13%

29%

61%

MEN 4%

WOMEN

7% 10-19 YRS

1-4 YRS

EDUCATION

+ 20 YRS

Highly technical jobs require a degree in computer science or information technology systems. Most jobs are for working full time because of the pay of those positions. Almost all companies depend on their computer networks so they require administrators to constantly be there working overtime, ensuring that there is no problem at all.

OUT OF

admins worked more than 40 hours per week.

4% 33

PHASE II

of IT technicians are self - employed

TECHNOLOGY System Administrators and IT technicians are constantly being surrounded by all types of technology. The use of smart phones, computers, other storage methods are always increasing and evolving with the constant change in technology. Their workstation needs to be comfortable and well designed to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively and making sure that they have sufficient space to do so.

AGE RANGE FOR WORKING CLASS IN CHINA 83%

15-64 YRS

DEMOGRAPHICS

17%

35%

Women earn just over 2/3 (67.3%) of men’s income in urban areas, and just over 1/2 (67.3%) of men’s income in rural areas

4.7% 50% 10%

China has a Almost Almost

of highly educated women remain unmarried. of highly educated men remain unmarried.

DAR

TO NE

H EIS T

RIS

TIA N

D H IS

RELIGION

CULTURE & VALUES Many advantaged women and less advantaged men remain single because many traditionally believe that men should be more educated than their wives. Women are denied employment because they will eventually take maternity leave. MATERNITY LEAVE 100% PAID & AT LEAST 98 DAYS

$7/DAY Average American consumer spends $97/DAY Average Chinese consumer spends `

unemployment rate.

HEALTHCARE

EDUCATION

51% MEN

Between 2004-2011, China’s personal healthcare spending was more than doubled, growing to an annual from $51.05 to $102.25/PERSON Consumers and the government had raised health awareness.

LANGUAGE

49%

WOMEN

G LIS H

Women earn on an average less than men for doing similar work.

GENDER INEQUALITY

INDIRECT USERS

+ 65 YRS

The Chinese culture is about saving their belongings and income. Chinese spend less money than other people.

TECHNOLOGY The use of smart phones are important because it is their primary method of communication. PHASE II

USER JOURNEY

ENTREPRENEUR’S VALUES

MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK

NEVER STOP LEARNING

GIVING BACK

BE PERSISTENT

PRIMARY USER

7:00 AM

Wake up and get out of bed to go to the bathroom to brush.

TAKE RISKS Visualize your day. Think about all you want to conquer today. You are your own boss.

Shower Pick your outfit for the day. Think: I am a professional.

List out your day. What are some things to do first? What is important on the list?

7:30 AM

Exercise for at least an hour. Clear your mind.

9:30 AM

Breakfast Time! Most important meal of the day. Check emails while eating.

Commute time = talk time on the phone

10:30 AM

Arrive at the coworking space. Look over emails from clients and reply. Begin to work - What is the first thing to complete?

r mail in o f k c e Ch x mailbo ’s e iv H the

1:00 PM

Grab some lunch at the cafeteria or kitchen. There are various options to choose from catering to different major diets. Bring lunch up to the rooftop to sit and eat.

Network around. Socialize with other individuals at the Hive. Networking is key to being a successful entrepreneur.

5:00 PM

1:30 AM

Finally reach home and time to sleep. Rejuvenate for the next day. Set an alarm for 7AM the next morning.

PHASE II

8:00 PM -12:00 AM Keep working... Communicating with overseas partners and clients.

7:00 PM

Get dinner from the cafeteria and meet with another friend. Discuss about eachother’s progress of the day.

6:00 PM

Take a break. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, go for a massage, or visit the yoga studio.

Go into a conference room or private space and set-up for a skype meeting with a client.

2:00-5:00 PM Continue working

IT DEPARTMENT VALUES

WISHFUL THINKING

PROVIDING FOR OTHERS

USER JOURNEY

SECONDARY USER

MULTI - TASKER

QUICK THINKER

SELF - RELIANT

4:20 AM

4:00 AM

Wake up on alarm! Grabs phone to check on any important notifications and emails

6:00 AM

A freelancer working at the Hive requires assistance. They come to us in hopes we would fix it asap. I drop down what I was working on and help them out first.

7:30 AM

Theres an issue in the server, need to try and fix it. Run several tests to find a solution.

5:45 AM

4:00 AM

(TOMORROW) Wake up.... Repeat....

- 10 MI

5:20 AM

Checking emails and answering to technology problems.

11 AM

10 MINUTE COFFEE BREAK

E5 SNOOZ

Get out of bed. Go straight to the bathroom to get ready and dress professional.

Check in at work. Go with another coworker to grab a quick breakfast at the Hive’s cafeteria. Various choices available. While eating & talking, also check on technology trends and new gadgets.

Keep helping out people at the office with technical problems. Phone calls, emails, angry employees barging in the office.

COMMUTE...20-40 MINUTES

4:50 AM

Rush to get out the door. There isn’t enough time for sitting down to eat breakast.

1:00 PM

Grab a quick lunch at the cafe and bring it back to the office to eat while working

12 AM

Head back home... Grab a small snack to eat because I’m hungry. Set alarms for 3:55AM, 3:49AM, 4:05AM, 4:20AM

10 PM

Continue working. Another few IT staff came in - time to change our shifts.

PHASE II

NEEDS DEEP-DIVE PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMING

PHASE II

SPACE

ACTIVITY

SIZE

SPACE NEEDS

ADJACENCIES

FF & E

Collaborative Spaces

Collaboration between different individuals

Near daylight, acoustic insulated elements

Windows, Collaborative Spaces

Individual Working Spaces

When people prefer working alone or away from people

Near daylight, acoustic insulated elements

Windows, Collaborative Spaces

Private Offices

For a higher pay individuals can opt for a private office

M-S

Private, acoustic insulated elements, individual room

Windows

Tables, ergonomic chair, various types of storage available around, book shelving, guest chairs

Conference Rooms

For meeting with clients and having other business related meetings.

M-S

Visual & acoustical privacy, private while in use

Near entrance (easy access for guests), cafe, windows

Conference table, ergonomic chairs, projector, TV, speakers, presentation boards

Desktop Computer Spaces

For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have own laptops or prefer working on a desktop.

Shaded from sunlight, dimmer lighting

Away from windows

Computers, desks, ergonomic chairs, printers & copiers

Mailbox Area

Collecting mail

Entrance, Reception, Lockers

Mailboxes, Shredder

Locker Storage

People storing their belongings

Different locker sizes

Entrance, Reception, Mailboxes

Lockers

Therapy Rooms

Massages for individuals working at office

Relaxing environment, acoustic insulated elements, speakers with soft music, dim atmosphere, water sounds

Yoga Studio, Changing Rooms

Massage beds, small storage for towels, oils, etc

Changing Rooms

Showering, changing

Male / Female Separate

Yoga Studio, Therapy Rooms

Showers, Toilets, Sinks

Yoga Studio

For holding yoga lessons or individuals practicing yoga in their spare time

Non-slip, rubber linoleum flooring

Therapy Rooms, Cafe

Yoga mats, small storage for exercise equiptment

Rooftop Terrace

A meeting space for people while eating, talking, and to socialize.

Outdoor lighting, cozy, greenery, plants, flowers, lively

Cafe, Cafeteria

Tables, seating (lounge + dining)

Community Kitchen

For individuals wanting to cook, bond, and socialize with their coworkers.

Spacious

Cafeteria

Tables, chairs, water fountain, sink, cabinet storage, cook top space, microwave oven

Cafe

Serving quite bites and various types of coffee

Cozy atmosphere, helps to initiate conversations

Yoga Studio, Collaboration Spaces, Individual Work Spaces

Barista table for preparing food/drinks, refrigerated food near cashwrap, sofa seating, tables, chairs

Cafeteria

Catering to various diets, waiters serving like a buffet style to guests

Various seating types

Cafe, Community Kitchen, Entrance

Tables, chairs, booth-style seating, buffet tables, kitchen at back in cafeteria.

Bathrooms

Separate Male / Female bathrooms with handicapped inside

Location on all 3 floors should be same - plumbing

Cafeteria, Reception, Entrance

W/C, sinks

Reception

Welcoming guests and entrepreneurs working at the space, Check - in

Seating for waiting area. Design should capture essence of the Hive.

Cafeteria, Reception, Entrance

Keycard access, seats, tables, reception desk (ADA)

Lift Lobby

Waiting area, Lifts take people up to different floors and to exit.

Spacious, Cirulation should be ADA

Reception, Entrance

Small seating areas (?)

Janitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet

For storage of cleaning supplies

Design should be hidden - not obvious in pathway

Bathrooms, Away from windows

Shelving for cleaning supplies & equiptment

IT Office

IT Staff is there for managing technical errors

Semi-private, Away from windows due to glares

Collaborative Spaces

Computers, IT equiptment, storage, ergonomic chairs, and desks

Collaborative & modular furniture printers & copiers Tables, ergonomic chair, various types of storage available around

SPACE

WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES

Collaborative Spaces

It might be too noisy, hard to get control over your space, lack of personalization

Individual Working Spaces

Feelings of isolation or mind block with trying to get work done

Movable furniture to switch around space, adding additional storage spaces to the desk, noise cancellation elements, and glass windows to block out sounds acoustically but not visually. Try keeping visual balance to see the outside and to not get bored. This could be helpful to many types of individuals who prefer working alone. There would be less distractions than a collaborative space, and better with having various types of individual working spaces.

Private Offices

It may feel as though you are too far from everyone else

Visual privacy is an option and acoustical privacy would allow more control over your sound. Storage would be more readily available with everyone having their own desk and chair, giving them their option to personalize it however they want.

Conference Rooms

It will not be in use all the time and in order to use you need to book ahead for time slot and date.

While it is not in use maybe some courses could be held to educate young entrepreneurs Possible it could be used for another coworking space or group meeting room.

Desktop Computer Spaces

It might not always be occupied - waste of space ?

During times while not occupied, it could be used for a training center with courses teaching young entrepreneurs to do business related things i.e.: how to fill out a tax form.

Mailbox Area

Area could be combined with locker storages to have one designated area for collecting mail and storing your belongings

Locker Storage

Area could be combined with mailboxes to have one designated area for collecting mail and storing your belongings

Therapy Rooms

How to successfully integrate this aspect into my space of a coworking environment ?

Having different massage time slots can help with shifts to keep these massages running 24/7 By being near the yoga studio individuals are able to freshen up after their exercise

Changing Rooms Yoga Studio

It might not always be in use - can other events be held here?

Having set classes where people can come to join in During the other times when people are not working they can be in the yoga studio as it can be open 24/7

Rooftop Terrace

It could be too noisy at times.

Adding green elements to liven up the space

Community Kitchen

Not everyone would be using the kitchen – people might prefer grabbing a bite at the cafeteria.

Cafe

Being open 24/7 might have its challenges for baristas – but they can take shifts

Casual, quick, a way to get entrepreneurs to communicate more and socialize.

Cafeteria

Would the cafeteria need to be open 24/7 as well.

Offering wide variety of diets helping to eat healthy and right The menu changes every week so the food choices don’t get boring to people

Bathrooms Gives a first impression of the space and branding

Reception Lift Lobby

It might get too crowded

Try to be hidden so it doesn’t look like it is just randomly there

Janitor’s Closet IT Office

Entertain people while they are waiting with information about the Hive

Could get too overheated with all the machines and equiptment in the space.

Having the option to meet virtually to fix problems rather than just going to where the problem is directly.

PHASE II

SITE & BUILDING ANALYSIS PHASE III

LOCATION OVERVIEW

MAP OF CHINA

SITE ANALYSIS

Shenzhen is becoming one of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest developing urban regions. Over the years it has transformed into an efficient, fast-paced economy that has been striving to focus on the quality of life. With the boom in high rise buildings, China is making use of their vast amounts of land along with increasing the capacity to house a rapidly increasing population of 1,384,467,854 people. The Nanshan Distrct is one of the six districts that make up Shenzhen, located in the southwest. Throughout the years, Shenzhen has established a tourism industry along with it being a developing entreprenuerial zone. The urban planning for the Nanshan District acknowledges Shenzhenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical past, linking the Chinese culture and way of life and combining it with a vision of the future. 30 years ago there were only farms and villages but the district has risen up quickly due to socialist capitalism views. With the Nanshan District being in the middle of an office district, it opens up opportunities for start-ups and other creative ventures.

With Shenzhen located at the south of China, it opens up easy access into neighbouring cities and other regions. Cross boundary coaches to and from Hong Kong and Shenzhen are both available at Shenzhen Bay Port as well as the Hong Kong Ferry Terminal. There are other Chinese Coaches that travel from Shenzhen all the way into other cities in Mainland China.

VC-PE TOWER

SHENZHEN HONG KONG

The VC-PE Tower is located at the corner of Keyuan Road and Binhai Avenue, in the Nanshan District in Shenzhen, China. It is marked as the 41st tallest building in Shenzhen. The location of the VC-PE Tower fits in perfectly, addressing the programmatic needs of this project, being a coworking space that teaches and practices the needs of a healthy lifestyle. With the site being majorly a business hub, there is an increase in population of businessmen and women along with other entrepreneurs that are accessing this location on a daily basis.

PHASE III

M P L OY M E N E T UN

DEMOGRAPHICS

SITE ANALYSIS

WITH AN INCREASE IN URBANIZATION, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE PEAKS TO 11 MILLION PEOPLE IN CHINA.

E X P E C TA N E C IF

R E LI G I O N

P U L ATI O N O P

CHINESE FOLK RELIGIONS BUDDHISM TAOISM CHRISTIANITY

CHINA : 1,384,467,854 SHENZHEN : 10,828,000

LA N

G UAG E

Y MANDARIN : ENGLISH : CANTONESE :

95% 30% 50%

THE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY IN SHENZHEN IS 78 YEARS

PHASE III

SURROUNDINGS SITE ANALYSIS

VC-PE TOWER

VIEWS The VC-PE Tower is a 44 storey tall skyscraper with panoramic views of Nanshan and the Nanshan Bay that wrap around the entire building. The Nanshan district is an urban area with views of other skyscrapers of commerical and office buildings. Area of Nanshan District: 70sq mi. Area of Urban Shenzhen: 768.98 sq mi

PHASE III

ROADS

RESTAURANTS & CAFES

VC-PE TOWER

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL & OFFICES

POLICE STATION

EDUCATIONAL

PARKS

PROXIMITY

SITE ANALYSIS

POL

NANHAI AVENUE

ICE

CIRCULATION & SAFETY XUEFU RO

HOU HAI

AVE N

Being in an urban setting, the Nanshan District is densely populated with high rise buildings and ongoing traffic conditions. Xuefu Road, Houhai Avenue, Binhai Avenue, and Nanhai Avenue are all major roads that intersect among other smaller roads, in which some of them lead to the VC-PE Tower on Keyuan Road. The Yuehai Police Station is located near the VC-PE Tower in the Nanshan District on Houhai Avenue and Xuefu Road. Safety is a high priority in the Chinese culture, resulting in low crime rates.

ENTRY & EXITS

BINHA

I AVEN

The access points to the VC-PE Tower are at Keyuan Road with an underground carpark connecting to the building on that road entrance. There are footpaths for pedestrians along the perimeter of the building with security standing at each entrance for extra precautions.

PHASE III

VC-PE TOWER

TRANSPORTATION

SURROUNDINGS

SITE ANALYSIS

ROAD PARKING GARAGE BUS STOP B728 121 51

NANHAI AVENUE

SHENZHEN METRO

FOLLOWING LINES ARE SERVED IN THE NANSHAN DISTRICT LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 5 LINE 11

XUEFU RO

HOU HAI

AVE N

BINHA

I AVEN

PHASE III

THERE ARE NO METRO STOPS IN A 500 FEET RADIUS, HOWEVER THE CLOSEST METRO STATION TO THE VC-PE TOWER IS HOUHAI STATION - CONNECTING TO LINE 2. The city of Shenzhen has quite an extensive transportation system including modes by land, underground, water, and air. The Shenzhen International Airport which is located in Baoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an uses bi-lingual signage in English and Chinese making it easy for foreigners to navigate around. Other airport options would be the Hong Kong International Airport and taking either a shuttle coach, metro connecting to the Hong Kong line, or ferry to the Shenzhen border, which would take approximately an hour. Underground transportation would be the Shenzhen metro that goes all around Shenzhen, with one line that connects to the Hong Kong metro railway. There are three colors of taxis (red, green, and blue) that run in Shenzhen depending on the region they are in. There are about 1000 bus routes that run in different areas throughout Shenzhen. Transportation by ferries is common with routes that start of at the Shekou Passenger Terminal, connecting to other cities nearby including: Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai, etc.

CLIMATE & SUN SITE ANALYSIS

DAILY HOURS OF DAYLIGHT & TWILIGHT

Shenzhen is located in a humid subtropical climate zone. It has wet and scorching summers and mild, sunny winters. There is a lot of sunshine and rainful all year yound, bringing the yearly average temperature up to 72 degrees farenheit.

DAILY SUNRISE & SUNSET WITH TWILIGHT

AVERAGE RAINFALL PER MONTH

The ideal time to visit Shenzhen would be from October till February as there would be less rainful and more cooler days with sunshine.

DEW POINT PHASE III

WIND & NOISE SITE ANALYSIS

WIND SPEED

WIND DIRECTION 47

PHASE III

NOISE DUE TO TRAFFIC SIGNALS, PEDESTRIANS, VEHICLES, AND ONGOING CONSTRUCTION SITES.

APPROACH & SCALE SITE ANALYSIS

DESIGN FEATURES The busy Xuefu Road would be able to easily notice the architectural elements that stand out from the VC-PE Tower. The Nanshan District brings a wide view of skyscrapers into the area. During the night time skies are brightly illuminated with street lights and building lighting. Most of the skyscrapers in the Nanshan District seem to mimic geometric forms with a lot of steel and glass materiality.

ORGANIZATION Under the main floors of the VC-PE Tower, there is a shopping center with an underground basement attached to it for easy parking access for people.

PHASE III

The design of the VC-PE Tower relies heavily on the fenestration structural bracing of the diagrids. At whatever time it may be during the day, there is always some amount of sunlight that penetrates into the space.

SUN PATTERNS

Shenzhen has more warmer months than it does cold, making the sun stay up longer could increase productivity time as well as lessen electricity usage of lights. The natural sunlight would not be as strong as it would be in the winter because during summer months, the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s altitude is much higher, lighting up a larger amount of space than it would in winter with a concentrated amount of sunlight casting strong shadows.

BUILDING ANALYSIS

In the winter time, the sunrise is able to be seen at the rooftop terrace, since it overlooks in that direction. The altitude is much lower and the azimuth is closer in the winter time, making the building have to use more electricity.

3:00 PM

7:44 PM

4:50PM

4:47AM JUNE 21

E 7:33AM DECEMBER 21

PHASE III

SERVICE CORE - BEARING WALLS RESISTING GRAVITY LOAD 1

STRUCTURE GRID STEEL DIAGRID TRUSS STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE

STEEL BEAMS

BUILDING ANALYSIS

EGRESS & VERTICAL CIRCULATION NODES

EGRESS TO ROOFTOP TERRACE

25TH FLOOR

26TH FLOOR

PHASE III

FENESTRATION & ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

BUILDING ENVELOPE BUILDING ANALYSIS

1645 m2

25H FLOOR 26TH FLOOR

DIAGRID SYSTEM

NODES

1645 m2

25TH FLOOR

ROOFTOP TERRACE

26TH FLOOR 51

PHASE III

ACCESSIBILITY EGRESS DOORS

SAFETY In a case of emergency, there are multiple entrances into the service core to take exit stairs or elevators leading down to the entrance of the building.

BUILDING ANALYSIS

OPERABLE WINDOWS

The trapezoid shaped windows above the triangular windows are all operable, however the rest of the windows remain shut because of safety concerns about the overall security of the building.

SECURITY SHUT WINDOWS

25TH FLOOR

There are windows on all four sides of the building with around 1/3 of the windows being operable. The shapes of the windows are all made up of triangles that create a larger diamond shape. The overall geometry of the building is enhanced especially with the fenestration applied on top of the steel diagrid structure.

AREA OF REFUGE Throughout the building, there are 5 floors which are dedicated to areas of refuge in any case of a fire or other possible emergencies. This security measure helps to keep the building occupants safe and also give the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facade a very iconic look.

26TH FLOOR PHASE III

MASSING & SCALE BUILDING ANALYSIS

With the conventional column & core, it limits the possibilities of design

SKY GARDENS WRAP AROUND The building has 6 levels of vertical sky gardens that alternatively flow and wrap around. This architectural element brings in a green atmosphere and light into the space, allowing it to open up to the city skyline. These spaces connect side by side with the 5 refuge floors, giving different volumetric forms to the structure. The sky gardens bring in an added, extra source of natural ventilation - an important factor in a building as tall as this.

With VC-PE Tower, it pushes the structure to periphery edges

Freeing up the interior space

Making the building more flexible and maximizing it’s efficiency

STRUCTURAL SKIN In order to successfully open up the interior space in the building, a diagrid structural system was needed to carry the load. It uses steel trusses to withstand stronger weathers conditions and also maximizing the building life expectancy rate.

26TH FLOOR 15’

25TH FLOOR 15’

PHASE III

COLORS The colors of the building are pulled from the broadly used materials: steel and glass. The overall feeling from the materiality is relatively cold, however, because there are open spaces in the building along with green gardens that wrap around, it brings some warmth into the atmosphere of the building.

DESIGN FEATURES BUILDING ANALYSIS

STEEL

GEOMETRIC VIEWS Most of the buildings in the Nanshan District mimic some sort of geometric form. The views from the building give a futuristic sense with the cooler tones of materiality used.

GLASS

CONCRETE

AESTHETIC Due to the diagrid structural system, the VC-PE Tower has an iconic facade when looked upon. The geometric elements in the structural system are not only functional but it also gives a unique design aesthetic to the building. The aluminum steel clad profile with glazing definitely stands out among the other high rise towers in the Nanshan District.

DESIGN ELEMENTS The building expresses a radial balance with the core being dead center for gravitational purposes to withstand the load. The perimeter of the building houses the diagrid structural system, connected with nodes and beams to the core. Since there are no heavy structural elements between the service core and perimeter of the building, it gives an illusion of an empty and larger space.

UNIQUE DIAGRID FACADE With the diagrid, it opens up all the interior floor space for more circulation and space planning, maximizing the area. The diagrid just works so well because it is more hierarchical than the other elements in the design of the building - all about enhancing productivity. PHASE III

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE IV

PRIVATE

PRIMARY CIRCULATION

PUBLIC

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

ENTRANCE

HUBBA-TO PRECEDENT STUDY PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT LOCATION PROJECT YEAR AREA

HUBBA-TO SUPERMACHINE STUDIO WATTHANA, THAILAND 2016 989 m2 APPROACH Upon entering or exiting the building, the cafe is the first space you experience. The M&E lines running throughout the space make a bold statement.

PROGRAM

ORGANIZATION & CIRCULATION

Hubba-To is a creative coworking space that evolved from the idea of a traditional coworking space into the mindset of making and creating rather than working. This way it reaches out to more individuals within the vicinity, celebrating artistic value in the recent generations. There are several handmade facilities such as pottery and wood studio, open kitchen and a photography dark room. There is also a screening room for different lectures and workshops along with four meeting rooms to hold conferences. The traditional coworking spaces already exist throughout the world, but narrowing down the concept of being a “hub” and reinforcing creative collaboration was an important factor in the project.

The overall organization of this space follows a grid-like formation. There are linear elements in the design throughout the space. The hot desk spaces and most of the other public work stations are all arranged in a square formations, allowing there to be sufficient circulation. There are desks clustered according to the type of workstation it is. Due to the project typology, the amount of public spaces are greater than private. The idea of collaborative coworking takes after a more communal, public design allowing individuals easier opportunities to connect. Throughout the perimeter of the space there are windows, allowing sufficient sunlight to enter into the space - an important point to consider when designing a workspace.

PHASE IV

M&E AESTHETIC

SPACES

ARRANGEMENT

The mechanical and electric lines are exposed throughout the project, bringing an industrial vibe, however all lines are painted in a turquoise color. This brings a further emphasis on the M&E lines and enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space. By accentuating these lines, it balances out the form with it’s function. With the lines running throughout the space, it brings together the entire composition of the design.

There are many different types of working spaces, however few of the spaces overlap due to the similarity in programs. The cafe is combined with the drip coffee workshop, linking similar needs with one another. I found this an important factor to group similar needs to create a larger experience. By having a cafe in the entrance it makes the atmosphere little more inviting. The turquoise lines also make an emphasis in framing the cafe.

Materiality is predominantly industrial materials, bringing a cooler tone. However there is wood used throughout the space along with warm paint colors, bringing a balanced color scheme. I thought that the arrangement of their spaces and furniture were well thought out as it allows plenty of circulation and working spaces for several people. The M&E lines seem to be the star of the show, framing each and every space and linking one to the other.

ENTRANCE

PRIMARY CIRCULATION

PRIVATE PUBLIC

SECONDARY CIRCULATION VERTICAL CIRCULATION 2 5

2 5 3

APPROACH

5 4

The entrance immediately uses curved elements with their iconic orange color branding the space throughout. When you first enter into the space, the restaruant is on your left.

PRECEDENT STUDY

7 2

SECOND HOME

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ORGANIZATION & CIRCULATION 5 5

1 6

6 6 6 2

5 5

FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECOND HOME SUPERMACHINE STUDIO WATTHANA, THAILAND 2016 989 m2

PROGRAM

PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT LOCATION PROJECT YEAR AREA

BATHROOM MEETING ROOM RESTAURANT YOGA AREA HOT DESKS COWORKING SPACES LOUNGE BREAK ROOM GARDEN BOARDROOM

This project was designed by keeping biophilia in mind, accentuating the curve in all aspects throughout. The idea of translating it into one big living room with various types of working spots worked well for this because it follows after the idea of being a coworking, collaborative space and also keeps some places stricly for those who prefer individual learning. The organization of the space uses a circular formation throughout the entire plan, allowing enough working space for each and every corner. There are hardly any straight lines in the plan and it reflects the idea of an urban setting where there is density throughout. This coworking space enforces the idea of public spaces more widely available than private. I like the idea of keeping the entire floor public, it helps to have more people to connect and explore different areas and see where they enjoy working it. The only private spaces in the project are the meeting rooms, in which some of them have acoustic privacy, but visually open with rounded glass walls. I thought that the overall organization was well thought out because the yellow panels and glass materiality shows hierarchy.

Second Home is a shared coworking space in London that hosts more than 30 companies. They brought in their cultural context and they are technology friendly, encouraging individuals to bring in their laptops and work in the various types of spaces provided. The idea of having it in a circular form takes away all awkward spaces and they are able to accommodate more working spaces for more people. They have a large restaurant and small breakrooms that serve free coffee, along with 7 meeting rooms with different levels of privacy. An important aspect was incorporating yoga into the space with pilates classes and other evening activities that would take place: parties, dinners, conferences, films, concerts. Because of the flexibility of the space, they are able to shift around these events to not distract the people working in the space. SURFACES Noise absorbant carpeting other insulating materials are applied in the space to help with the sound. The bright yellow color flows through the spaces, bringing a warm temperature. Sunlight could penetrate more into the spaces but I think they are making it up by having over 1000 hydroponic plants and flowers to help with the air and environment.

DESIGN I really liked their design for such an organic shaped plan because of they utilized all corners in the plan with different types of work places. This design element makes use of the high ceilings in the space, making coworking spaces double heighted, maximizing number of users without making the space feel overcrowded. The curve running throughout the design was indeed forced but it flowed smoothly, making it an effective design choice. PHASE IV

PROGRAM Horizon Media is a company that was in search for expanding their digital base office and providing them with an open-work environment that induces collaboration and more interaction. Most of their program consisted of various open office spaces along with areas that promoted employee well-being such as: game room, lounges, terrace area for parties, events, and meeting, and two pantries. The need to incorporate a wellness aspect was crucial for their employee well-being so they incorporated the first floor solely as a recreational floor housing the changing rooms, yoga studio, massage therapy rooms, and the workout center with cardio equiptment. On the second floor there are the open offices along with two conference rooms. In order for there to be success in the company and for simple well-being there is access to daylight throughout the space along with the use of natural materials bringing a warmth to the space.

HORIZON MEDIA PRECEDENT STUDY` PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT LOCATION PROJECT YEAR AREA

HORIZON MEDIA A+I ARCHITECTURE NEW YORK, USA 2013 250,000 ft2

APPROACH Warm materiality and clean design is prominent in a first look at the entrance to the space. There are waiting seats with a wire paneling providing certain amounts of visual privacy for the workout area behind.

PRIVATE

PRIMARY CIRCULATION

PUBLIC

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

ENTRANCE

DESIGN

SURFACES

Access to a rooftop brings in more opportunities to daylight. I like how they organized the spaces with having lounges and pantries around the space and not just all in one corner - makes it more balanced out. There are plenty of views to daylight and surroundings with windows all around. I think that this is an important thing to consider when knowing where to place your programming - people need daylight to function. By having the terrace as a multi-purpose space, it opens up various program options.

Keeping with the cool materiality and concrete in the space, they’ve added hints of orange throughout their design, branding their company. By adding warm tone materials such as wood, green spaces, white walls, and glass, it keeps a clean and clear look to the space without being too clustered. Reflective and natural materials are used to enhance the productivity and light into the interiors. The yoga area is calming and serene with light wood accents used throughout. Access to daylight is evident and the design is deemed successful in terms of program.

ORGANIZATION & CIRCULATION

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PHASE IV

The space is organized geometrically in gridlike clusters. The spaces are laid out by taking the column grid into consideration. This office space is housed in an old concrete brick building built atleast 60 years ago but the design of the space is modern and airy with the use of warm materiaity and the placement of the spaces and furniture. With the first floor holding a smaller program than the second floor, the emphasis in the plan shows the hierarchy of the program is on the second floor. The circulation runs throughout the perimeters of the open offices and in the middle corridors for access. Private spaces are more on the first floor, being changing and therapy rooms. Lounges and “fun” spaces are scattered throughout the plan, so it doesn’t seem to be all open offices only.

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

DIRECTLY ADJACENT

CLOSELY ADJACENT

ADJACENCIES PROGRAM

Office

Collaborative Furniture & Spaces Individual Working Spaces Private Offices Conference Rooms Desktop Computer Space Mailboxes Locker Storage

Leisure

Therapy Rooms Changing Rooms Yoga Studio Rooftop Terrace Community Kitchen Cafeteria Cafe

Services

Toilets Reception Lift Lobby Janitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet IT Office

................................. 5,500 ft2 ................................. 1,900 ft2 ................................. 900 ft2 ................................. 1,200 ft2 ................................. 915 ft2 ................................. 75 ft2 ................................. 200 ft2

................................. 500 ft2 ................................. 1200 ft2 ................................. 900 ft2 ................................. 370 ft2 ................................. 2000 ft2 ................................. 2500 ft2 ................................. 900 ft2

................................. 600 ft2 ................................. 150 ft2 ................................. 180 ft2 ................................. 90 ft2 ................................. 450 ft2

PHASE IV

SHIFT

Within the realm of working there is always a constant battle between defining personal boundaries and managing priorities in life. By straying away from the notion of a conventional office, it introduces the idea of coworking. In a culture where excessive overtime and stress has become the norm, it is found that happiness comes at a hefty price. The concept of a living organism is to remind us of the things we hold dear to ourselves. Acknowledging the idea of a human machine that needs to shift gears throughout the day to recharge for the betterment of their work. By humanizing the space, it enhances the quality of life, altering peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lifestyle choices. The inclusion of a recreational program within a coworking space aims to satisfy and balance out the usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; need for a break away from hectic engagements. By pressing the importance of a community through the organization of the space, it allows people to produce better work, simply by being part of something bigger. With the nomadic trends in the new generation, their innate need for a space that gives them life and various opportunities ultimately brings out a better change. Surrounding the space with living elements and sunlight, it all blends together into a cycle. Shift portrays a mesh between industrial materiality, by acknowledging the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct structure, along with warmer tones such as wood and green elements through the space. The space visualizes the idea of an energetic shift as it follows through time. The overarching atmosphere portrays a serene escapade, bringing a new air of joy and peace to the world of coworking.

PHASE IV

SPACIAL NEEDS

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Program - NET/GROSS SF & Adjacencies

Project Coworking + Wellness PROGRAM

Course Name Inter

Location

Shenzhen, China

Course Number IN

Date

November 20, 2016

Professor Charles Student FF&E

Office Zone

Collaborative Spaces Individual Working Spaces Private Offices Conference Rooms Desktop Computer Spaces Mailboxes Locker Storage

NET Subtotal

Qty

NET SF

Plumbing

Worksurface Tables (Type & Qty) 40 medium desks

Seating (Type & Qty)

Special Environmental Needs/ Considerations Storage (Type & Qty)

398

3184

Drinking Fountain

295

1475

N/A

245

980

N/A

4 working desks

350

1050

N/A

3 conference tables

21 ergonomic

3 small cabinets

1122

N/A

20 computer desks

20 ergonomic

N/A

128 8014

N/A

Intra-departmental Circulation (25 %) GROSS SF

2 large

40 medium desks

7 pinup lounges 2 ergonom 12 lounge

1 bar top

6 modular

3 cabinets

6cubby shelves

40 ergonomic

9 bar stools

2 cabinets

4 cubby shelves

4 ergonomic

8 guests

4 cabinets

4 shelves

Equipment (Type & Qty)

1 printer

1 copy machine

Atmosphere

Acoustics

Lighting

Security

Acoustic Engaging, warm dampening materials

Task Lighting, daylight

N/A

Views to the outside and inside

Acoustic dampening materials

Task Lighting, daylight

N/A

Modular design

Stimulates excitement to work

N/A

Acoustic dampening materials

Task Lighting, daylight 3 Projector Task 3 TV Engaging, warm Soundproof Ambient Acoustic 20 dampening but dim lit 1 copy 1 printer Enclosed computers materials N/A

Cozy, Comforting

N/A

32 lockers

N/A

Keycard Privacy priority: each area physically segregated but lockable visually open doors N/A Daylight views and opening up views to office space N/A A public space but should be designed with privacy

N/A

Ambient

N/A

Ambient Number dial

Mailbox key

2003.5 10017.5 FF&E

Recreational Zone

Qty

NET SF

Therapy Rooms Spa Lounge

270 270

4 1

1080 270

Men's Changing Room

185

220

1415

330

Women's Changing Room Yoga Studio Rooftop Terrace Community Kitchen

Other

PHASE IV

CafĂŠ

Plumbing

sink N/A sink, shower, W/C, urinal

Worksurface (Type & Qty)

Seating (Type & Qty) 4 massage chair 2 lounge chairs

4 small tables 3 small tables

4 stools 2 sofas

Special Environmental Needs Storage (Type & Qty) 4 coat rack N/A

12 shelves

Equipment (Type & Qty) 4 sets of massage tools N/A

Atmosphere

Acoustics

Lighting Dim, Soothing, warm Mellow music Accent Soothing, warm Mellow music Dim

Security Other locks N/A

N/A

20 lockers

3 lockers

Refreshing

N/A

Ambient

locks

sink, shower, W/C

N/A

20 lockers

3 lockers

Refreshing

N/A

Ambient

locks

1415

N/A

26 yoga mats

Open, inviting, Greenery

Acoustic dampening materials

Ambient

N/A

330

N/A

1 coffee tables

N/A

Fresh, connected, Greenery

N/A

Daylight, outdoor lights

325

sink, dishwasher

1 kitchen top

1 bartop counter

Connected

Acoustic dampening materials

Task, Ambient

N/A

285

sink

1 work top

1 bar

N/A

Task, Ambient, Accent

N/A

1 yoga mat rack

2 lounge chairs

2 sofas

3 bar stools

3 table+chair

4 bar stools

1 exercise ball stand

N/A

4 drawers

4 cabinets 1 stove

1 oven

1 micro

1 refridgerated food 3 cabinets cafĂŠ equipt coffee machines Open, Greenery

Adding warm tones and green elements

Daylight views are extremely important

locks on Bringing the outdoors to the indoors door Fostering a community through design of space

Sneha Va

Men's Changing Room Women's Changing Room Yoga Studio Rooftop Terrace Community Kitchen CafĂŠ

185

sink, shower, W/C, urinal

N/A

20 lockers

3 lockers

Refreshing

N/A

Ambient

locks

220

sink, shower, W/C

N/A

20 lockers

3 lockers

Refreshing

N/A

Ambient

locks

1415

N/A

26 yoga mats

Open, inviting, Greenery

Acoustic dampening materials

Ambient

N/A

330

N/A

1 coffee tables

N/A

Fresh, connected, Greenery

N/A

Daylight, outdoor lights

325

sink, dishwasher

1 kitchen top

1 bartop counter

Connected

Acoustic dampening materials

Task, Ambient

N/A

285

sink

1 work top

1 bar

N/A

Task, Ambient, Accent

N/A

2645

sink, dishwasher drinking fountain

Acoustic dampening materials

Task, Ambient

N/A

2645 NET Subtotal

Cafeteria

1 kitchen top

1 island

1 yoga mat rack

2 lounge chairs

2 sofas

3 bar stools

3 table+chair

1 exercise ball stand

N/A

4 drawers

4 cabinets 1 stove

1 oven

1 micro

1 refridgerated food 3 cabinets cafĂŠ equipt coffee machines Open, Greenery

4 bar stools

1 long 2 1 long 4 tables bar table open sofa, 4 3 small kitchen & 16 booth tables, cabinets storage &6 chairs s 4 chairs stools

6 buffet food storage display

1 large stove

1 large 1 micro oven

Inviting

locks on Bringing the outdoors to the indoors door Fostering a community through design of space

6755

Intra-departmental Circulation (25 %) GROSS SF

1688.75 8443.75 FF&E

Service Zone

Men's Bathroom ADA Bathroom Women's Bathroom Spa Reception

Qty

NET SF

Plumbing

Lift Lobby Janitor's Closet

Special Environmental Needs

Worksurface (Type & Qty)

Seating (Type & Qty)

Storage (Type & Qty)

Equipment (Type & Qty)

Atmosphere

Acoustics

Lighting

Security Other

175

350

sink, W/C

N/A

2 hand dryer, 2 soap 2 mirror

Fresh

Acoustic dampening materials

Ambient, Accent

locks

110

sink, W/C

N/A

1 hand dryer,1 soap 1 mirror

Fresh

Dampening

Ambient,

locks

Ambient, Accent

locks

150

300

sink, W/C

265

N/A

1 reception desk

2 coffee tables

1 reception desk

2 small side tables

630

N/A

275

550

N/A

48 2253

N/A

Intra-departmental Circulation (25 %) GROSS SF SUBTOTAL

2816.25 25,737.50

Inter-departmental Circulation (15%) TOTAL

5,147.50 30,885.00

N/A

2 hand dryer, 2 soap 2 mirror

Fresh

Acoustic dampening materials

4 lounge sofas

N/A

Engaging, branding

Slight music

Ambient, Accent

Walkway to therapy rooms

Accent, Ambient, Task

Keycard access Through design, enhancing the idea of shift and the upon Hive's brand entrance

Ambient, Accent

Keycard access upon entrance

Ambient

N/A

Reception

NET Subtotal

Daylight views are extremely important

N/A

Enhancing the Hive's brand, Slight music Open, Engaging

N/A

4 Key card access gates

Enhancing the Slight music Hive's brand

N/A

2 storage cabinets

1 cleaning supplies

1 sofa

4 lounge

N/A

563.25

PHASE IV

ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

CIRCULATION

SCHEME 1

26TH FLOOR PLAN

PHASE IV

27TH FLOOR PLAN

28TH FLOOR PLAN

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

CIRCULATION

EGRESS

BLOCK DIAGRAM

SCHEME 1

26TH FLOOR PLAN

27TH FLOOR PLAN

28TH FLOOR PLAN

PHASE IV

ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

CIRCULATION

SCHEME 2

26TH FLOOR PLAN

PHASE IV

27TH FLOOR PLAN

28TH FLOOR PLAN

ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT

CIRCULATION

EGRESS

BLOCK DIAGRAM

SCHEME 2

26TH FLOOR PLAN

27TH FLOOR PLAN

28TH FLOOR PLAN

PHASE IV

GEOMETRIC DROP CEILING - SOUNDPROOFING

KEY SPACES

WOOD SPACIAL DIVIDERS - PARTIAL VISUAL PRIVACY

DIAGRAMS / SKETCHES

PLANT DECK ABOVE ROOM

STAIRCASE OVERLOOKING

CONFERENCE ROOM DIAGRID SYSTEM

VIEWS TO OTHER PEOPLE

OPTION FOR INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATION

PHASE IV

RECEPTION DESK - BRANDING

CONCEPT BREAKDOWN LIGHTING With the use of linear lighting throught the project, it brings forth the idea of a force moving you ahead in a direction. There are recessed linear lights throughout the ceiling that gives a subtle change in the surface. People are always attracted to light sources, so by having some lighting on the floor to indicate where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re walking to might be a possible area to explore. The spa section with the therapy rooms will definitely have a more dim lit atmosphere due to the activity going on. The building has 360 views of natural daylight around the perimeter of the building. Incorporating as much natural light into this project is crucial because attaining vitamin D is so important for healthy, active human beings. Lighting can also be used as wayfinding, alongside with materiality, to inform and guide the people through the space without confusion.

MATERIAL The use of both cool and warm toned materiality would exist in the space because of the balance needed. The building itself is already constructed with cool toned materiality. Having a blend between the two programs, wellness and office, they both would require enriching the human body, mind, and soul. With the help of the materiality, it will pull people through the space with the change in colors and textures. A majority of wood and earth tones would be designed in each areas. Floor patterns will be implemented in order to smoothly guide traffic flow and distinguishing the various zones in the project.

FORM Due to the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diagrid structure, there is a central core and curtain wall around the perimeter of the building. The organization of the space will be ideally trying to mix the two programs together in order for users to get a better wholistic understanding of this type of space. With the geometric facade the building carries, by trying to incorporate certain angular elements, it will merge the exterior and interior together. The use of ceiling changes in height, shape, and material will differ according to the function of that space. Keeping in mind to design for all users by following the ADA codes, it will have a more enriching design experience.

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FINALIZED DESIGN PHASE V

FURNITURE PLAN - 25F

HIGHTOWER MONOLITE BOOTH

1” = 20’-0”

PRIVATE OFFICE

COLLAB STATIONS

INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE

CONFERENCE ROOM

IT OFFICE WATER FOUNTAINS CAFETERIA FOOD PREP

FIRE STAIRS

MAILBOXES

LOCKERS

ELECTRICAL ROOM

LADIES W/C

ADA W/C

MEN’S W/C

JANITOR’S

LIFT

LIFT CAFETERIA

RECEPTION

SECURITY GATE ACCESS

LIFT

CAFE

SECURITY GATE ACCESS

LIFT

HIGHTOWER LINDEN BENCH

MECH. ROOM

FIRE SAFETY ROOM

FIRE STAIRS

BARTOP SEATING COLLAB STATIONS DESKTOP COMPUTERS ROOF GARDEN

HIGHTOWER PRISM

PIN-UP LOUNGE INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE

PHASE V

FURNITURE PLAN - 26F

COALESSE STOOL

1” = 20’-0”

THERAPY ROOM

YOGA STUDIO

MEN’S CHANGING ROOM

LADIES CHANGING ROOM

WATER FOUNTAINS

FIRE STAIRS

SPA RECEPTION

ELECTRICAL ROOM

LADIES W/C

ADA W/C

MEN’S W/C CONFERENCE ROOM

JANITOR’S

LIFT

STEELCASE THINK CHAIR

LIFT

COLLAB STATIONS SECURITY GATE ACCESS

COLLAB STATIONS

LIFT

SECURITY GATE ACCESS

LIFT

MECH. ROOM

FIRE SAFETY ROOM

HAWORTH RESIDE DESK

FIRE STAIRS

INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE COLLAB STATIONS

HIGHTOWER ALO STOOL

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

CONFERENCE ROOM

PRIVATE OFFICE

PHASE V

10' A.F.F.

11' A.F.F.

SLANT GWB.

RCP - 25F 9' A.F.F.

9' A.F.F.

SLANT GWB.

9' A.F.F. WOOD

1” = 20’-0” 14

FIXTURE LEGEND

10' A.F.F.

SLANT GWB.

GWB.

HIGHTOWER AEON ROCKET - PENDANT LIGHT D 23.5" x H 13"

10' A.F.F.

SLANT GWB.

PHILIPS CORELINE DOWNLIGHT D 8"

11' A.F.F. GWB.

EUREKA LIGHTING - ODEON D 80"

8' A.F.F.

SLANT WOOD

8'9" A.F.F. SLANT GWB.

19 11' A.F.F. GWB.

DELRAY LIGHTING - ASPECT LED METAL D 11.6" x H 15.25"

17 SD

11' A.F.F. GWB.

AMERLUX - GRUV HE RECESSED LINEAR W 48" x L 4" SD

27 13 6

11' A.F.F.

GWB.

EUREKA LIGHTING - SILENE CLASSIC PENDANT D 2.38" x H 11.20"

COOPER LIGHTING - EXIT SIGN ES SERIES W 16.75" x L 7"

EUREKA LIGHTING - RIM CEILING MOUNT LIGHT D 10"

COOPER LIGHTING - EMERGENCY WALL LIGHT CC8 SERIES W 22" x L 7.75"

7 8

TYCO - DRY RECESSED PENDANT SPRINKLER D 0.5" SD

7 11' A.F.F.

PRICE INDUSTRIES - LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSER/RETURN L 60"

GWB.

21 2

SIEMENS - CEILING MOUNT SMOKE DETECTOR D 10"

PRICE INDUSTRIES - SQUARE RETURN REGISTER W 24" x L 24"

9'6" A.F.F.

9' A.F.F.

GWB.

METAL

11' A.F.F. GWB.

4 11' A.F.F.

ROOM LEGEND

GWB. SD

10' A.F.F. WOOD

18 22 24

9' A.F.F. GWB.

8' 9" A.F.F.

PHASE V - 1/8"=1'-0" 25/F RCP

SLANT GWB.

SECURITY GATE ACCESS

PRIVATE OFFICE

LIFT LOBBY

INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE

JANITOR'S CLOSET

IT OFFICE

FIRE SAFETY ROOM

COLLAB STATIONS

MECHANICAL ROOM

WATER FOUNTAINS

ELECTRICAL ROOM

CAFETERIA FOOD PREP

LIFT

CAFETERIA

RECEPTION

BARTOP SEATING

WOMEN'S W/C

ROOF GARDEN LOUNGE

ADA W/C

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

MEN'S W/C

PINUP COLLAB LOUNGE

LOCKERS

COFFEE SHOP

MAILBOXES

FIRE STAIRS

CONFERENCE ROOM

FIXTURE LEGEND HIGHTOWER AEON ROCKET - PENDANT LIGHT D 23.5" x H 13"

PHILIPS CORELINE DOWNLIGHT D 8"

EUREKA LIGHTING - ODEON D 80"

RCP - 26F

1” = 20’-0”

DELRAY LIGHTING - ASPECT LED METAL D 11.6" x H 15.25"

AMERLUX - GRUV HE RECESSED LINEAR W 48" x L 4"

EUREKA LIGHTING - SILENE CLASSIC PENDANT D 2.38" x H 11.20" COOPER LIGHTING - EXIT SIGN ES SERIES W 16.75" x L 7"

EUREKA LIGHTING - RIM CEILING MOUNT LIGHT D 10" COOPER LIGHTING - EMERGENCY WALL LIGHT CC8 SERIES W 22" x L 7.75" TYCO - DRY RECESSED PENDANT SPRINKLER D 0.5" SD

SIEMENS - CEILING MOUNT SMOKE DETECTOR D 10" PRICE INDUSTRIES - LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSER/RETURN L 60"

PRICE INDUSTRIES - SQUARE RETURN REGISTER W 24" x L 24"

ROOM LEGEND

SECURITY GATE ACCESS

WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOM

LIFT LOBBY

MEN'S CHANGING ROOM

JANITOR'S CLOSET

PRIVATE OFFICE

FIRE SAFETY ROOM

INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE

MECHANICAL ROOM

THERAPY ROOM

ELECTRICAL ROOM

COLLAB STATIONS

LIFT

WATER FOUNTAINS

SPA RECEPTION

CONFERENCE ROOM

WOMEN'S W/C

YOGA STUDIO

ADA W/C

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

MEN'S W/C

FIRE STAIRS

WAITING AREA

PIN UP COLLAB LOUNGE

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ACOUSTICS OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

ACOUSTICS OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

ACCESSIBILITY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

ACCESSIBILITY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

SAFETY & SECURITY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

SAFETY & SECURITY OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

LIFE SAFETY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

LIFE SAFETY OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

BEHAVIORAL OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

BEHAVIORAL

OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

SUSTAINABILITY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

SUSTAINABILITY

OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

SOCIAL / PRIVACY OVERLAY 25/F

PHASE V

SOCIAL / PRIVACY

OVERLAY 26/F

PHASE V

COST COMPLEXITY

HUBBA-TO (CAFE/ENTRANCE SPACE) CASE STUDY

ANALYSIS

FEATURE MATERIAL

APPLICATION

MATERIAL & AMOUNT

FLOOR

Concrete – 100%

The flooring uses concrete throughout the area. It is light grey mixed with a darker grey to create a marbled effect.

The flooring is straightforward with just concrete. It ties into the brand’s industrial aesthetic.

CEILING APPLICATIONS

Concrete Ceiling – 50% M&E lines – 50%

The ceiling is completely exposed with tiled concrete slabs. The mechanical and electrical lines are painted turquoise and flows throughout the ceiling.

To emphasise the M&E lines, they were painted turquoise and has become the focal point in the overall space. The concrete ceiling fades back and brings focus to the turquoise color present.

WALL APPLICATIONS

Painted GYP – 50% Shelving – 10% Glass (windows, doors) – 40%

All the walls are painted in a dark grey-blue tone. There are some wooden shelves mounted to the wall with display cases on it. On one side of the wall, there are clerestory windows and floor windows along with the entrance door in glass.

The glass windows and doors bring variation into the design of the painted walls.

FIXED FURNITURE

Coffee Bar – 80% Shelving – 20%

The coffee bar is painted white, standing out against the darker tones in the design. The bar top seating is made from light brown wood.

There is an engraving on the coffee bar with the logo. The seating area uses a lighter wood, bringing contrast to the white portion.

LOOSE FURNITURE

Bar top stools - 3 Chairs - 4 Tables - 2

There are 3 bar stools for the bar portion of the cafe. On the other side, there are 2 coffee tables with 2 chairs on each table. All this furniture uses wood with black metal legs.

The loose furniture all are coordinated with the color scheme of light wood with painted black metal legs to bring cohesiveness in the design.

LIGHTING

Pendant – 50% Track – 10% Linear – 40%

The track and pendant fixtures use warm lighting. The linear fixtures use white fluorescent lights.

The linear and pendant light wires are painted over in turquoise, blending with the M&E lines. The track lighting is more for accent lighting, highlighting the menu boards above.

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DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL COMPLEXITY

PHOTOGRAPH

THE HIVE (CAFE/ENTRANCE SPACE) MY DESIGN

FEATURE MATERIAL

APPLICATION

MATERIAL & AMOUNT

DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL COMPLEXITY

FLOOR

Wood – 100%

The wood used is a light brown/grey tone laid in a brick bond style.

There is no other flooring but the wood in this area, making it easy to install.

CEILING APPLICATIONS

Painted GYP – 80% Wooden Planks – 20%

The ceiling is GYP painted white. There is an opening over the staircase, for access to the 26th floor. Over the cafe area there are wooden planks acting as a drop ceiling.

The ceiling has recessed linear light fixtures along with fire safety fixtures recessed. Adding wooden planks for a drop ceiling act to enclose the space and create visual interest.

WALL APPLICATIONS

Windows – 70% Painted GYP -20% Wood Planks – 10%

There are full height windows surrounding the perimeter of the building. The wall behind the cafe is painted white and there are wooden planks that protrude out.

There is variety in wall details over the cafe. To emphasize the cafe, there are wooden planks that frame the space and join upward with the horizontal planks acting as a drop ceiling that brings a complexity to the design of the space.

FIXED FURNITURE

Coffee Bar – 80% Under-Stair Seating Nook – 20%

The coffee bar uses white Corian for countertop along with wood for the structure and copper metal for detailing. The under-stair seating uses fabric and wood.

To create interest below the staircase, adding the seating nook with a view looking through the window works well. The coffee bar is the main highlight of the space due to the shifting materiality.

LOOSE FURNITURE

Bar top stools – 4 Lounge Sofas - 2 Coffee Tables – 2 Pin up Boards - 2

The bar-top stools are white laminate with brushed aluminium legs. The lounge sofas and coffee tables are made from fabric. The pin up boards have a tack-able material on them.

To make the design and the furniture cohesive, the color palette was picked to follow the warm tones with a touch of metal. There is a variety in seating with having the lounge sofa areas an option for cafe seating.

LIGHTING

Pendant – 40% Downlight – 10% Linear – 50%

The pendant lights are used to frame each area. The pendant lights are aluminium brushed with warm lighting. The downlights and linear fixtures use a mix of warm/cool tone lighting.

TALLY

The linear recessed lights flow through the space, acting as guidelines to the path of travel. The pendant fixtures are dropped down for the cafe bar to create intimacy and accent lighting.

= + = = =

TOTAL TALLY

5 =, 1+

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FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

WINDOW LOUNGE

SPA RECEPTION

CUSTOM MILLWORK

LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SPA RECEPTION - 1/4" = 1'-0" REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" SPA RECEPTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

RIGHT ELE

LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

" = 1'-0"

LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" SPA RECEPTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

WINDOW LOUNGE - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SPA RECEPTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0" SPA RECEPTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

RIGHT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

RIGHT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" RIGHT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SIDE ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

LEFT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

RIGHT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

RIGHT "0-'1 = "ELEVATION 4/1 - NOITAV-E1/4" LE T=F1'-0" EL

FRONT ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

"0-'1 = "4/1 - NOITAVELE TNORF

SIDE ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0" REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

REAR ELEVATION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0" SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

PHASE V

SECTION - 1/4" = 1'-0"

ELEVATIONS 1/4” = 1’-0”

COFFEE SHOP LOUNGE

COLLABORATIVE SPACES

PHASE V

FF&E

COCONUT WOOD PLYBOO DURAPALM

CALCUTTA MARBLE WILSONART

BARK CLOTH TAUPE DESIGNTEX

ARMORY CASTLEWOOD SHAW HARDWOODS

FRESCO BLUE MCT FORBO FLOORING

WEAVE TILE SILK SHAW CONTRACT

MIGRATION SAFFRON 3FORM VARIA ECORESIN

LANDSCAPE TURF RYMAR SOFTGRASS

PORCELAIN TILE CABOT REDWOOD

3D KNIT BLUE JAY STEELCASE

This material is used throughout the design, bringing warmer tones into the mood. This is a versatile paneling system made from coconut and sugar palm without any added formaldehyde.

Covering all the working spaces in the offices, this carpet tile is used to define the zones. It blends from carpet to the hardwood flooring, bringing variety of texture into the space. This carpet tile is made from recycled content and free from PVCs. It is a durable choice for offices as it has a soil resistant treatment.

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This marble laminate is a durable, versatile material that can be applied to most surfaces with easy cleaning. This materiality adds a touch of modernism and a cool tone into the overall atmosphere of the Hive.

Varia Ecoresin is a sustainable material choice which performs well with air quality as well as uses recycled content. It is lightweight yet durable and customizable. This material is being used as partition dividers to create a slight level of visual privacy while still being connected to everyone else.

Throughout most of the upholstered seating, this fabric is used. It contains recycled content, and safe from chemicals. This material has a stain repellent finishing applied, perfect for seating.

In order to bring the exterior living environment inside, clear, refreshing hues of green should be incorporated. By using this grass material, it helps to cool the eyes and relax the users as they walk through the space. It helps them to have a moment to breathe and re-adjust their mind.

This hardwood flooring is used throughout the space as the main flooring. It shifts between this material and carpet tile, bringing the notion of a shifting movement in the space. This wood flooring is extremely durable and meets greenguard certifications.

In the therapy rooms, this warm tile flooring is incorporated to bring a warmth of a wood flooring with the texture and tone of it. This material is certified for green guard and it is high-performance material with a long durability.

This marmoleum composition tile in fresco blue is used in certain areas as a transitioning floor material. It is durable and noise absorbing, perfect for crowded areas like the cafeteria and reception space. This material uses low-emitting materials and it is made from recyclable content.

This upholstery is used on all ergonomic chairs in the space. The idea behind this was to help people relax their eyes by looking at the cooling blue materials. This material has a long durability, bringing it to around 12 years.

LINEAR SLOT DIFFUSER PRICE INDUSTRIES

ASPECT LED METAL DELRAY LIGHTING

SILENE CLASSIC EUREKA LIGHTING

HEATED BAIN MARIE HB11SD

GRUV HE RECESSED LINEAR AMERLUX

AEON ROCKET HIGHTOWER

PHASE V

RECEPTION

AT FIRST GLANCE,

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcomed into the Hive and see the reception space. Branding of the Hive is important, and showing what they are about and conveying their story through materiality. There is a shift in textures throughout the space, along with warm tones and hints of industrial materiality.

PHASE V

COLLAB. STATIONS

AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS always happen while working in a collaborative environment. The atmosphere it fosters helps to build upon networking and new friendships to help aim higher in your work goals. This collaborative space uses the placements of desks and ergonomic chairs in different configurations. Being a coworking space, there is a lot of storage readily available. The linear geometries bring life and motion into the space. The aim of this space is to bring about a stronger collaborative attitude.

PHASE V

INDIVIDUAL WORKSPACE

NUMEROUS QUIET SPACES

are definitely needed when you’re constantly surrounded by people and trying to work. Not everyone does well with a collaborative environment, so keeping a variety of spaces will bring about new users who are interested in a coworking space. There should be individual workspaces along with collaborative spaces to keep a balance in design and spacial configuration. In this individual workspace, there are plenty of pinup spaces along with a magazine shelf for topics young entrepreneurs would like. The motto “collaborate. connect. create.” is encouraging users to engage with others because it will only help them in the future.

PHASE V

CAFETERIA

EATING HEALTHY IS YUM!

With all the choices available at the cafeteria, people are able to choose their food according to their diet. A happy life starts off with eating clean and right. The Hive cafeteria serves new choices daily to bring interest to the users. The reason why people usually eat out is because they like variety and they want a quick and easy option. This cafeteria will beat the excuse to constantly eat out because it will alternate food menus daily and keep enough choices for each diet. The idea of shift is implemented by varying the materiality and scale of it. There is a security gate point right at the cafeteria for an easy access to grab some food or head out.

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THERAPY ROOM

RELAXATION IS AT YOUR TIPS

right at the Hive spa. It goes by appointments and subject to availability. The inclusion of a spa program in the coworking environment helps users to relax and take their break getting replenished and rejuvenated. Use of warm tones in the space brings the user closer to nature and brings calm feelings. The goal was to keep the views of urban Shenzhen to remind them of their belonging, but also to shift their mind away from thinking about work and to relax and refresh. The concept of shift is translated with alternating materiality and and the linear forms throughout the space.

PHASE V

YOGA STUDIO

EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN your body, mind, and soul. The Hive has a yoga studio where you can take a break to exercise and relax your tense muscles. Avoid having to deal with the back pain later and come to the yoga studio instead. The instructor helps and teaches each individual with patience. This studio has classes that go on at certain times as well as being an open studio where one can come to do some stretches and exercise. High-rise views of the urban district in Shenzhen remind users of their location along with being an intriguing view. The materiality helps to keep the sound in the space and avoid any disturbances to the surrounding spaces.

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