LIFECIRCUITS Advancing the growth of adult learners through technology readiness, interpersonal aptitudes, and career opportunities in Cincinnati, OH.
IT SERVICE MARKET:
8.5% GROWTH PER YEAR BY 2025
39 MILLION
JOBS WILL BE LOST BY AUTOMATION
Vocational training for adults supports acquisition of jobspecific skills through education and certification programs, also called career and technical education, or on-the-job training. Programs may include job search assistance, personal development resources, and other comprehensive support services during training.
HOW MIGHT WE… $53,470
ANNUALLY AS ENTRY-LEVEL COMPUER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
create a safe, comfortable and secure technical vocational training facility for adults to be successfully educated in a future pandemic?
EDUCATE LifeCircuits educate students to be IT-ready for a career in the IT field (Network, Information Support, Web & Digital Communication, Programming & Software Development). In addition, to prepare students for technical skills, they will prepare themselves for the A+ or Network + certification examination at the end of the training session. IT BOOTCAMP The CompTIA certification is the industry standard for qualified IT professionals starting in the profession. An A+ certification verifies to potential employers that this individual has basic knowledge of IT functionality.
MENTOR Business development classes are facilitated by mentors for students to achieve career success in a professional setting. They help develop students’ writing skills to compose an impactful cover letter, resume and follow-up note. Mentors are trusted, influential and strong supporters that give advice and hard feedback. Mentors will teach business culture and how to navigate within it. Moreover, to train students how to interview with confidence and assurance.
CONNECT LifeCircuits’ career manager coordinates a job fair after every graduating class. Assist graduates with additional training techniques and credentials to help them secure an IT position. Moreover, they impart students the importance of a meaningful interview and how to cultivate business relationships. The career manager can share leads and send students to interviews with potential employers.
The FINDLAY MARKET area in the Over the Rhine neighborhood remain with traditional urban character, where buildings are in an Italianate architecture. Built to the street or sidewalk line, to provide a close relationship between pedestrians and shops.
STREETCAR CONNECTOR FINDLAY PLAYGROUND
PUBLIC PARKING
FINDLAY MARKET
RED BIKE DOCK
COMMERIAL BUSINESS
RESIDENCE
SORTA/METRO
The Globe Furniture built between 1891-1904. The 4-story building which occupy the corners of Elm and Elder streets. The property was originally The Scheve & Angert furniture manufacturers and dealer until about 1930, when it became The Leuger’s Furniture. The building became Globe Furniture in the 1955. An annex was built facing Central Parkway and a skywalk connected the Elm Street location. The original owners of Globe Furniture sold the business in 2000 and remined open for another until its closure in 2005. 4 Floors 22,000 RSF.
NEIGHBORHOOD: OVER THE RHINE AGE RANGE
TOTAL #
25-34 35-44 45-54 55-61
1,138 822 1,209 569
DEMOGRAPHICS Total Population: 6,064 Male Female
3,542 2,522
ACCESSIBILTY
69/100
94/100
$41,582
76/100
Transit Availability
Household Income
Walkability
Grocery Stores
73/100 Rideability
EXISTING MATERIALS
SERRA CONCEPTUAL CONCEPTS
CONCEPTUAL CONCEPTS Printed Circuit Board PCBs are usually a flat laminated composite made from non-conductive substrate materials (Fiberglass) with layers of copper circuitry buried internally (layers) and/or on the external surfaces. These copper lines (known as traces lines) allow electrical charge to flow through the PCB, providing power to the different components which are situated systematically on the board. The copper traces function in the place of wires, guiding the electricity to the correct destination.
The Structure of LifeCurcuits and the Student
Copper traces are the paths to an IT future.
Electricity represents the student. Circular pads are connections to others components on multiple layers. The components represents a Program which brings vital purpose. -Each component has different function. The fiberglass panel represents the foundation of the school.
PCB is a metaphor. Paths and connections will conduct the design like a circuit board. To guide and assist visitors, students and faculty.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
RCP SECOND FLOOR
RCP FIRST FLOOR
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
RCP FOURTH FLOOR
RCP THIRD FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR: WELCOME & GATHER
1 LOBBY 2 GATHERING / STAIRS 3 RECEPTION 4 CAFE 5 RESTROOMS / UTILITY
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SECOND FLOOR: CONNECT
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THIRD FLOOR: EDUCATE
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1 CONFRENCE ROOM 2 ADMIN OFFICES
FOURTH FLOOR: MENTOR
3 COPY ROOM 4 KITCHEN 5 RESTROOMS / UTILITY
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TRANSVERSE SECTION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SOUTH SECOND FLOOR SECTION
NORTH FIRST FLOOR SECTION
THANK YOU SEAN WILLIAMS 2021