NVPC Boardroom Redesign
What we have done so far Project/problem definition Initial meetings (Larry, Amy, Laurence) First Immersion Desk Research Observation Inspiration First employee brainstorming session Design Strategy Design Principles Concept drawings Boardroom interior draft
The Design Challenge Build a landmark collaboration and innovation space focused on connecting, inspiring and empowering people to share their time, ability and passions in achieving lasting social change impacting communities and society at large.
Employee Voices 1
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Inflexible Bulky furniture
“Too much wasted space “Force fitting in space
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No space for collaboration Challenge to Ideate
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Isolation High cubicles
Lack of passion Dull colors
Employee Voices Creative
Inclusive Flexible Open spaces
Energetic Inspirational Productive
Nature
Sky
Scenery
Bright Music Light
The Boardroom
Lab a working prototype
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Values Collaboration Innovativeness Impact Passion
Openness, Transparency, Flexibility, Inclusiveness, Equality Originality, Efficiency, Novelty, Freedom, Non-conformism Momentum, Personality, Identity, Beauty, Inspiration Excitement, Emotionality, Vitality, Intensity, Energy
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
Empowering people. EVERY PERSON ON EARTH SPORTS A UNIQUE BLEND OF QUALITIES. EVERYONE OF US HAS A PASSION, A TALENT, A PARTICULAR SKILL TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY, HOWEVER BIG OR SMALL. WE ARE KEEN TO BUILD AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS EVERYONE TO FLOURISH IN THEIR OWN ORIGINAL WAY. THE SPACE SHOULD REFLECT AN ELEMENTAL DESIGN THAT INCORPORATES LIVING AND MOVING THINGS.
Divergence and convergence. INNOVATION RESULTS FROM AN ALTERNATING SEQUENCE OF DIVERGENCE AND CONVERGENCE. THE DNA OF OUR NEW SPACE REFLECTS THIS RELATIONSHIP OF OPPOSITES IN SIMPLE, RECURRING LINE PAIRS – ONE PAIR RESEMBLING AN OPEN (OBTUSE), ONE A SHARP (ACUTE) ANGLE TO REPRESENT THE INTERPLAY OF EXPLORATION AND FOCUS. TOGETHER, THEY CREATE AN ENCLOSED SPACE.
Thinking inside the right boxes. EVERY DAY, WE MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD BY CLUSTERING AND CLASSIFYING. WHEN WE ARE REQUIRED TO THINK OUTSIDE THESE BOXES, SOME OF US MAY FEEL A LITTLE LOST. IN FACT, THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – SEPARATING THE PROBLEM AND ITS CONTEXT TO VIEW IT IN A NEW LIGHT – SIMPLY REQUIRES US TO THINK IN THE RIGHT BOXES AT THE RIGHT TIME. OUR ENVIRONMENT FEATURES UNIQUE ASYMETRICAL SHAPES THAT ALLOW FOR OUT-OFTHE-BOX THINKING INSIDE A BOX. THESE OFFICE ISLANDS SERVE AS MULTI-PURPOSE SPACES THAT OFFER A QUIET ENVIRONMENT AND ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK AND FOCUS.
A fluent, airy and organic space. THE ATMOSPHERE AND APPEAL OF ANY SPACE IS COCREATED BY THE PEOPLE USING IT. SPACES LIVE AND BREATHE, JUST LIKE WE DO. WE WILL DESIGN A SPACE THAT FEELS NATURAL AND FLOWS ORGANICALLY, THAT LIVES WITH THE PEOPLE THAT FREQUENT IT. IN CREATING A LIVING SPACE, WE AIM TO INCLUDE AS MANY LIVING OBJECTS AS POSSIBLE – FROM INDOOR PLANTS AND TREES TO AN URBAN ROOFTOP GARDEN. AIRY AND NATURAL AMBIENCE ARE KEY TO GIVING THE SPACE CHARACTER, A VIVID PERSONALITY AND A NATURALLY PROGRESSIVE IDENTITY.
The Venn Diagram intersection space. VENN DIAGRAMS REPRESENT COMPLEX INTERACTIONS IN A SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE FORMAT. THEY ALLOW US TO SEE AND APPRECIATE THE INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN CONCEPTS AND UNDERSTAND THEM BETTER. VENN DIAGRAMS WILL INSPIRE THE DEFINITION OF INTERSECTION SPACES AND SOLE PURPOSE ELEMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED ONLY TO COMMUNITY AND INTERNAL STAFF, RESPECTIVELY. THEY WILL ALSO DEFINE THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE SPACE AT LARGE, AND IN DETAIL.
Community Hotspots. THE SPACE WILL BE ORGANIZED AROUND CENTRAL HOTSPOTS THAT REPRESENT INTERSECTIONS. THE FLOW OF THE DESIGN AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE WILL NATURALLY LEAD PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THESE ‘HOTSPOTS’ AND CONNECT/INTERACT WITH PEOPLE THERE. HOTSPOTS ARE AKIN TO THE WATERING HOLE OF MODERN SOCIETY – THEY ARE WELCOME GATHERING POINTS FOR SOCIALIZING AND A FEELING OF COMMUNITY.
Empowering People to Flourish
Divergence and Convergence
Thinking in the right boxes
A Fluent and organic space
Intersection
Community Hotspots
Guiding Metaphor
Collaboration creates stars
! ! A GROUP IS MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS INDIVIDUAL PARTS – THE SAME HOLDS TRUE FOR ENVIRONMENTS.! IN CREATING THE NEW NVPC SPACE, WE WILL ORGANIZE ALL ELEMENTS AROUND CENTRAL FOCAL POINTS. THE IMAGINARY LINES CONNECTING THESE POINTS WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS WILL FORM STAR SHAPES TO SIGNIFY THE ABILITY OF COLLABORATION TO AMPLIFY TALENTS AND BRING OUT THE BEST IN PEOPLE. THIS DESIGN ELEMENT IS FURTHERMORE A SUBTLE REPRESENTATION OF THE NVPC VISUAL BRAND IDENTITY.!
Environmental Application
Color Palette
Next Steps Boardroom concept finalization Incorporate feedback Refine boardroom layout Functional and light planning Create 3D visualization optional but recommended (3rd party) Calculate budget Commission purchase list Second immersion wave Observation Second employee brainstorming session Desk Research Inspiration Environmental Design Concept Design bespoke furniture and fittings for prototyping Prototype bespoke furniture/fittings - highly recommended (volunteer scouted, 3rd party cost for logistics may apply) Create overall concept and sketches Include functional segmentation, navigation and light planning Iterate and refine, assess feasibility and calculate budget, implementation strategy, resources and timeline Operational efficiency calculation and thought piece (for cost optimization) Re-design commercial rationale presentation (for board)
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1
NVPC Environmental Re-design Stage 1 Master Concept 1