Savannah Food Co-Op Process Book

process book the co-op and more studio II vivian mogwanja

This beginning stage of our design process was all about researching the client, the site and building and the various components that may further inform us when creating the Savannah Food Co-Op.

phase I

client analysis When first approaching this project,I began by studying the client, the Savannah Food Co-Op, a group of mothers that together, created a place they could get local, organic foods in their community.

The design problem was how to expand their small space into a more of community central, multi purpose space.

The allocated site chosen for the Savannah Food Co- Op was previously the Kehoe Ironworks Property that’s oldest portion dates back to 1873.

The site can be accessed from Broughton Street (the south side) and has parking space available within the property on the north side. Natural light exposure is only available on the south or north side of the allocated site building space.

site analysis

building analysis

This building is a rectangular shape, with the narrower side as the west and east facing sides that have no openings. The site is historic therefore cannot have exterior modification done to it. The beautiful brick material that makes up the old Kehoe property is authentic Savannah brick with old wooden joist supports that can be incorporated in the design.

precedent studies

Researching the precedents of Community, Co-Op design and Retail design informed my approach to the design process. Additionally, a focused study on local stores such as the Savannah Bee Company and major retail store, Urban Outfitters allowed us to walk through design spaces and pull from their conceptual layout.

This concept idea began as an investigation into the root of the Savannah Co-Op. As the Savannah Co-Op is our client, it was pivotal that the concept reflect the principles that the Co-Op was founded on. The small group of mothers that began the Co-Op summarize this as their objectives: Our Mission

To sell organic and all natural items at a fair price to our members

To support local and regional farmers and artisans

To be a center of community activity and education

To practice environmental and community responsibility

To reflect our unique and diverse community Each of these goals feeds back into the community, encouraging and growing the local society around them. They promoted above all a sense of togetherness and assemblage.

Therefore the Co-Op design must reflect these same values and encourage the users

within the design to interact in this united way. Hence the concept of Symphony.

The word ‘Symphony’ has a French root meaning of acting together. However in English, it

has begun to be used to describe when different pieces/people come together to

create something whole – separate pieces create a unified greater element. This idea

is necessary in this project to unify all the different activities and area spaces that the

Co-Op requires into one united whole. The concept will feed pivotally into the design process.

Additionally, Symphony often means an orchestra or any sort of musical

ensemble. This element of beauty would encourage the design to have

tempo and beat; as if moving through the space would create a

rhythm. The idea of a Symphony allows the space to have drama and individuality as the spaces require.

symphony

concept

These final images that I thought captured the essence of the concept “symphony� depicted different aspects of the conceptual idea. The first image is a graphic that shows the playful, musical side of the concept. The middle image is an interior space which created a colorful and symmetrical space where a sense of community can be created. The last is an image of reflection that shows that even nature cannot stand alone.

concept model

phase II

In this phase, we began the design process.

This phase is the initial ideas and relationships exploration where I looked at the adjacencies of different programs, the hierarchy and how much space one program may need versus another.

In this phase, an initial floor plan schematic is started and then later improved on.

adjacency diagrams

bubble diagrams Bubble diagramming allowed me to develop further into my adjacency but in exploring the space. Bubble diagrams also help realize the size of programs and which programs may use the same space for their programming.

Additionally, the inclusion of a mezzanine began to take form and its relationship to the first floor space began to be explored.

In my initial floor plans and schematic stage, I want to explore designating spaces and programs with materiality.

Additionally, I began exploring the idea of separating different programs that were in an open floor plan space with a shell-like form. This can be seen developing in the floor plans as well as sections and elevations.

initial floorplans, section & elevations

initial perspectives

My initial perspectives show some of my beginning ideas about how to separate spaces using a shell structure that would relate directly to my conceptual image of a shell. Additionally, the idea of glass separation for my mezzanine to keep a direct relationship between the users occupying the lower level and those on the upper level. I had also began thinking about playing with heights and levels within the lower level space.

cover page

phase III

In this phase is when the ideas, design and space planning came together to create the final space.

Phase III features quick sketches, ideas and problem solving that were part of the creation process.

Additionally, red lined construction documents with the professors input and finally the complete construction documents.

620 E. BROUGHTON STREET ORIGINAL BUILDING KEHOE IRON WORKS

A100 A101 A102 A102-1 A103 A103-1 A104 A105 A106 A107

SHEET LIST

No.

Revisions

Criteria

SECTION

SHEET NAME

COVER PAGE FLOOR PLANS SECTIONS SECTIONS ELEVATIONS DETAILOF CABINETRY DRAWING KIOSK DETAIL FURNITURE PLANS REFLECTED CEILING PLANS PERSPECTIVES

ELEVATION CALL OUT SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210

NORTH ARROW

COVER PAGE FALL 2015 Author Checker

Date Drawn by Checked by

A100 Scale

11/16/2015 2:31:54 PM

SHEET NUMBER

THE CO-OP AND MORE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

floor plan

The finished floor plan was heavily based on materiality and way finding. These two aspects tied together to lead users to the exits and through the space introducing them to each program briefly.

101' - 2 3/4"

3' - 5"

10' - 6"

3' - 5"

10' - 7"

10' - 6 1/4"

3' - 5"

10' - 7"

3' - 5"

10' - 8"

3' - 5"

10' - 5 1/2"

3' - 5"

2 A103

INDOOR POTTED GARDEN SPACE

INDOOR COMMUNITY PO0TTED GARDEN SPACE

3' - 10"

INFO DESK, INFORMATION KIOSK AND CASHIER

ENTRY /EXIT

1 A104

11' - 6 3/4"

15' - 1 9/16"

9' - 4 3/32"

2

1

A102-1

A103 SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP

MEN'S REST ROOM

CONCRETE FLOOR JUICE BAR AND SEATING SPACE

WOODEN FLOOR BEAMS

2' - 6 1/4" 3' - 0"

9' - 0"

CLASS ROOM SPACE

2 A103-1

WOMEN'S REST ROOM

TRASH CONTAINER AND DISHWASHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN JUICE BAR

PLUMBING WALL FOR FAUCET PLUMBING

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

7' - 4"

WH

5' - 2 17/32" 3' - 8" 4' - 1 1/2"

3' - 10" UP

DN

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA ENCLOSED SPACE

12' - 2"

ELEVATORHYDRAULIC OPENS ON SOUTH SIDE ON FLOOR

42' - 7 3/4"

WALK IN FREEZER

3' - 0"

9' - 0"

42' - 11 3/4"

STORAGE SPACE WITH AVAILABLE DELIVERY ENTRANCE

8' - 4"

EMPLOYEES LOUNGE AREA MECHANICAL ROOM

3' - 0"

9' - 0"

4' - 5 1/2"

BIKE RACK

ENTRY/EXIT

FRIDGE FACILITY FOR SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP

1 A102 3' - 4" 3' - 5"3' - 3 1/2" 4' - 0"

TILE FLOORING

POTTED PLANT GARDEN INTEGRATED INTO CAFE DEATING SPACE

101' - 2"

PLUMBING WALL FOR FAUCET PLUMBING

1

1ST FLOOR PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0" 8' - 7 1/4"

5' - 3"

17' - 5"

10' - 7"

50' - 8"

8' - 8 1/2"

2 A103

No.

Revisions

Criteria

ART/ MOVEMENTSPACE UP

2

1

A102-1

A103

MEN'S CHANCING ROOMS

42' - 7 3/4"

42' - 11 3/4"

SPACE ALSO USED FOR YOGA/PILATES

OFFICE SPACE

SHOWER FACILITY PROVIDED

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210

WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOMS

FLOOR PLANS

1

Date 101' - 2"

Drawn by Checked by

3

MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A101 Scale

1/8" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:31:59 PM

A102

The sections began to show more of the relationship between the upstairs mezzanine and the lower open floor. Furthermore the mezzanine provided a ceiling level for the more functional programs such as restrooms, storage and mechanical rooms.

sections

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

GLASS PARTITION WITH WOOD BEAM MULLIONS IRON CAST STRUCTURE

11' - 11"

IRON CAST ELEVATOR SHAFT

MEZZANINE FLOOR

16' - 1"

HyRDRAULLIC ELEVATOR

MEZZANINE FLOOR 10' - 10"

No.

Revisions

Criteria

2 A103

9' - 10"

2 A104 WOOD PANNELING WALL FINISHING

REFRIGERATORS FOR SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP (NIC)

JUICE BAR SPACE

SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP

INFORMATION KIOSK SPACE

CEILING ELEMENT - WOODEN BEAMS

1ST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 0' - 0"

WOOD FACADE AROUND INFO DESK COUNTERS

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 SECTIONS

SECTION 1 1/4" = 1'-0" Date Drawn by Checked by

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A102 Scale

1/4" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:32:12 PM

1

More of the mezzanine and main floor relationship can be see in this section.

Additionally more of the staircase treads and direction is visible and understandable.

sections

BRICK WALL FACADE

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

CEILING ELEMENT - WOOD BEAMS BRICK WALL FACADE WITH PAINTED OLD KEHOE IRON WORKS

WALL FACADE - WHITE WOOD BEAMS

2

14' - 5 31/32"

22' - 9"

A103

MEZZANINE FLOOR 10' - 10"

No. SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP

INFORMATION KIOSK SPACE

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA

Revisions

Criteria

COMMUNITY INDOOR GARDEN SPACE

10' - 0"

REST ROOMS

1ST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 0' - 0"

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 SECTIONS SECTION 2 1/4" = 1'-0" Date Drawn by Checked by

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A102-1 Scale

1/4" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:32:15 PM

2

elevations In these elevations, I chose to focus in on the Juice bar and adjacent seating area as well as the cooking/classroom space. This shows how the shell relationship has developed to create and designate separate spaces and programs.

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

CEILING ELEMENT DESIGNATING JUICE BAR JUICE BAR SEATNG AND INTEGRATED POTTED GARDEN SPACE

JUICE BAR SPACE

MEZZANINE FLOOR 10' - 10" 1 A103-1 CINK FAUCET

SEATING SPACE FOR JUICE BAR

1ST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 0' - 0"

1

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

No.

GRID ELEMENT DESIGNATING SPACE

Revisions

Criteria

CLASSROOM SPACE

3 A103-1

PRIVATE EXIT SPACE LEADING INTO TOWER

SURFACES THAT CAN BE USED AS DESKS OR COUNTERS AS USER SEES FIT

1ST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 0' - 0"

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 ELEVATIONS

ELEVATION 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

Date Drawn by Checked by

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A103 Scale

1/4" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:32:17 PM

2

This construction document focused on whats behind the juice bar. Included are all the amenities that the Savannah Co-Op volunteers would need when serving customers.

cabinetry details

1 A103-1

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

3 A103-1

FLOOR PLAN - DETAIL CABINETRY DRAWING 1/2" = 1'-0" 1

CABINETRY DETAILING 1 1" = 1'-0"

TRASH APPLIANCE

No.

Revisions

Criteria

DISHWASHER APPLIANCE

ADA ACCESIBLE SINK FAUCET

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210

CABINETRY SPACE AVAILABLE FOR STORAGE

Date Drawn by Checked by

3

CABINETRY DETAILING 2 1" = 1'-0"

DETAILOF CABINETRY DRAWING FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A103-1 Scale

As indicated

11/16/2015 2:32:22 PM

2

The kiosk detail was important to focus on as the kiosk had three different programs; it acted as the cashier for the Savannah Food Co-Op, the Info Desk for new and inquiring users as well as a information center were users can use computers to research/work within the space.

kiosk detail

2 A104

3 A104

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

No.

Revisions

Criteria

FLOOR PLAN - KIOSK CALLOUT 1 1/2" = 1'-0"

CEILING ELEMENT WOOD BEAMS

CEILING ELEMENT WOOD BEAMS

WOOD PANELLING SIGNAGE INFORMING USERS OF INFO DESK

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 4

KIOSK DETAIL

KIOSK PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Date Drawn by Checked by

2

KIOSK DETAIL 1 1/4" = 1'-0"

3

KIOSK DETAIL 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A104 Scale

As indicated

11/16/2015 2:32:25 PM

WOOD PANELING

furniture plan

The furniture plan showed all the movable and added furniture items and furniture systems that are not detailed in the floor plan. It explains spaces such as the art and movement space as these spaces are allowed to be open and adjustable per the users preference.

2 A103

POTTED PLANT GARDEN

BUILT IN NOOK SPACE TO STACK SHELVING/BOXES

WOOD ELEMENTS TO CREATE A SEMI-CLOSED CHILDREN'S AREA

STEEL BEAMS TO ACT AS PLAYING ELEMENT

COMMUNITY POTTED PLANT GARDEN

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja STORAGE SPACE WITH AVAILABLE DELIVERY ENTRANCE

DN ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC OPENS ON SOUTH SIDE ON FLOOR

WALK IN FREEZER

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA

UP

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

EMPLOYEES LOUNGE AREA

MAIN ENTRANCE

SEATING FEATURE

INFO DESK INFORMATION KIOSK AND CASHIER

Household Items and Health And Beauty Products

WH MECHANICAL ROOM

2

1

A102-1

A103

MEN'S REST ROOMS

Meats, Dairy and Frozen Food

SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP Canned goods, Condiments and Fresh Produce

JUICE BAR AND SEATING SPACE CLASS ROOM SPACE

WOMEN'S REST ROOMS

CRATES FOR PILING GROCERIES

PORTABLE COOKING STOVES USED FOR THE ADULT/CHILDREN'S COOKING LESSONS

1

SHELVING SPACE

A102

1

SURPHACE SPACE AVAILABLE AS DESK SPACE OR COUNTER AS USER SEES FIT

POTTED PLANT GARDEN INTEGRATED WITH JUICE BAR SEATING

1ST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"

2 A103

GRID ELEMENT TO ENCLOSE OFFICE SPACE

No.

COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE STORED IN STORAGE SPACE AS USERS NEEDS

ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC OPENS ON WEST SIDE ON MEZZANINE ART/ MOVEMENT SPACE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOGA/PILATES AND EVENT HIRE

Revisions

Criteria

UP

-

-

1

2 A102-1

OPEN TO BELOW

A103

MEN'S CHANCING ROOMS

WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOMS

OFFICE SPACE

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210

2

FURNITURE MEZANINE PLAN 1/8" = 1'-0"

FURNITURE PLANS Date Drawn by Checked by

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A105 Scale

1/8" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:32:35 PM

1 A102

This reflected ceiling depicts the ceiling elements that would personalize the spaces as well as reinforce the concept.

reflected ceiling plans

WOOD BEAMS CEILING ELEMENT

2 A103

MEZZANINE FLOOR - ACTS AS CEILING ELEMENT IN THIS LEVEL

2

1

A102-1

A103

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

1 A103-1

3 A103-1

1 A102

1

GRID DESIGNATING SPACE

1ST FLOOR R.C.P 1/8" = 1'-0"

No.

Revisions

Criteria

CEILING ELEMENT WOOD BEAMS

WOOD BEAMS - SUPPORT STRUCTURE

2

1

A102-1

A103

CHANGING ROOM CEILING ELEMENT

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 MEZZANINE FLOOR R.C.P 1/8" = 1'-0"

A102

REFLECTED CEILING PLANS Date Drawn by Checked by

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A106 Scale

1/8" = 1'-0"

11/16/2015 2:32:42 PM

1

2

These perspectives capture the moments that are most integral to this design; the art and movement space, the community garden seating area, the Juice Box Juice Bar and seating space and the Savannah Food Co-Op retail space.

perspectives

THE CO-OP AND MORE 620 E. BROUGHTONG STREET

http://cargocollective.com/vnmogwanja

OFFICE PERSEPCTIVE

2

COMMUNITY INDOOR GARDEN PERSPECTIVE

No.

Revisions

Criteria

SCAD FALL 2015 INDS 210 PERSPECTIVES Date Drawn by Checked by

3

JUICE BAR PERSPECTIVE

4

SAVANNAH FOOD CO-OP PERSPECTIVE

FALL 2015 VIVIAN MOGWANJA PROFESSOR E. DENGIZ

A107 Scale

11/16/2015 2:33:01 PM

1

UP

WH

VIVIAN MOGWANJA STUDIO II

THE CO-OP AND MORE

phase IV

The final stage of the design was simply about production and presentation. Once the creation was over and the design was established in Phase III, I wanted to present it as creatively as well as legible and understandable. Therefore, I created a model that could better explain the space.

Additionally, rendering the floor plans, chosen elevations and perspectives depicted the materiality, light and color. My final board shows how I compiled this project for presentation.

This was the stage were I had to create 2D forms that would come together to create a 3D object.

Some of the Auto-cad shapes are on the left and they shaped into the laser cut outs on the right.

plotting on the laser cutter

Model building was all about patience and precision. The pieces fitted together to create the built in forms and the more movable, temporary furniture was etched onto the floor base.

model building

final floor p l a n model and renderings

f i n a l renderings

In my final renderings I wanted to show the key programs that the Savannah Food Co-Op uses as well as spaces within the design that make the Co-Op an attractive place for the users to occupy. My renderings depict the comfortable and positive space that the Savannah Co-Op would become.

final boards

My final presentation board combines specific components of the ideas that are explored in this process book in more detail.

I wanted to show the relationship of the site and client with the concept and how this progressed and influenced the overall design.

Some material choices are shown to contextualize the materiality in the renderings.