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WOUNDED WARRIOR HEALTHCARE ALLIED INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
HARBOR FOOD
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 2
ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENT
2015-2016 ASID STUDENT COMPETITION: DESIGN OF A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER
LOBBY OF BRUSH INN
2015 I LIKE DESIGN COMPETITION: HOTEL LOBBY DESIGN
RELIGHTING ST.JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH ADVANCED LIGHTING DESIGN COURSE
PRODUCT DESIGN
FURNITURE DESIGN COURSE & ECOLOGICAL ISSUE COURSE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WOUNDED WARRIOR HEALTHCARE DESIGN
EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN RESEACH EBD RESEACH TOPIC: Improved Social Support ISSUE & CHALLENGE: Patients’ mental issues; Easy access to patients via proximity; Environmental needs balance.
RESEARCH:
KEY DESIGN ISSUES: Provide a physical space to improve social support.
2. It has changed from trying to find evidence of a disease to having a conversation about wellness and prevention. More specifically, this means an opportunity to ask about other factors that impact health including nutrition and personal relationships. “In the modern era, the physical is a check on social determinants of health. On crime, socioeconomic status, education. We can offer counseling, reinforcement, help with smoking cessation,” said Nash.
1. Higher baseline co-worker social support was
significantly associated with a greater number of doctors’ visits (p = 0.015).
RESEARCH QUESTION: What aspect of physical space can impact social support? DESIGN APPROACH: Literature about the social support for health and in health care design field. Analysis the results and create evidence based design concept. EBD CONCEPT: A lecture and exhibition area can add opportunities to improve social support. HYPOTHESIS: Providing cultural, fashion, society and international lectures and exhibitions in one area can encourage communication and find social support. PURPOSE: 1. Spend time with someone like family, friends, healthcare staffs. 2. Enhance quality of relationship. 3. Get Involved in Groups. 4. Improve mental and emotional well-being. 5. Reduce stress and stress-related illnesses
PROJECT SITE 26200 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, Michigan PROJECT GROSS AREA 45,000sf PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Wellness Center is a healing environment that allow the building itself to become part of the therapy. It immerses guests in a pleasant, memorable experience and provides veteran-based health services that enables patient dignity and self-determination.
DESIGN GOALS
Design goal is the development-quality, sustainable healing environment that clearly improves patient outcomes and affirms the trust of beneficiaries served.
3. A recent National Health Service (NHS) poll backed this belief. Of over 600 people living with a life-limiting health condition or who were disabled, only half received professional support or had their relationships into account effectively. Furthermore, 21% reported they did not feel the support they received had considered their relationships at all. One in four people surveyed reported that their condition negatively impacted their relationships with partners (24%), friends (25%), family (23%) or colleagues (33%). 4. Research suggests, that one reason women may live longer than men is because women are more socially interactive and therefore have stronger interpersonal networks. Berkman and syme (1979) conducted a nine-year mortality study on 6928 adults in California and found that people who lacked social contacts were more likely to die in a nine-year study.
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CONCEPT
Healing from interaction.
Wounded Warrior Health Center will be a friendly, convenient and effective multi-service center for veteran healthcare. This project encourages interaction among patient, facility and nature, and connects to the urban lifestyle which this health center offers walking paths, café, and recreational venues. The interaction of patient to patient which promotes comforting to each other. There is space for common activities, such as open gym and open library. The interaction between patient to nature takes strong view connection which makes patients more energetic and active. Friendly service and design offer a comfortable environment and make patient feel being welcomed and wellbeing. Encourage of communication with culture and society can open up patients’ horizen and avoid closing their hearts. The health care will have resource and education center, physical therapy, physician practice, LAB suite, mental health, and staff support suite – including an open library and gym, weight and equipment room, a café, a healing garden, a leisure space for lectures and exhibitions, and clinic service and a host of educational programs. The facility also offer ample daylight, interior landscape and a strong connection to outdoors; it is also equipped with an infrastructure enabling maximum use of e-health resources.
SITE ANALYSIS Canopy Patient flow Staff & Delivery flow Entrance Boundary
NEW SITE
Intersections
RANDERED PLAN
WOOD PATTERN FLOOR
WAITING AREA FLOOR
CONSULT ROOMS, CONFERENCE ROOMS, AND THERAPIST FLOOR CHECK IN/OUT, AND NURSE STATION FLOOR
KITCHEN FLOOR
GYM FLOOR
STORAGE & EQUIPMENT ROOMS FLOOR
CONSULT ROOMS WALL
RECEPTION DESK WALL
MAIN CORRIDOR
COLOR PALLETE
CEILING TILES
ZONGNING PLAN
BUILDING SECTIONS
BUILDING SECTION 1
BUILDING SECTION 2 SECTION 2
SECTION 1
COLOR PALETTE
Restful
Soothing Atmosphere
Renewing
Nature
Blue offers harmonious & peaceful surroundings in mind. Light grey provides soothing atmosphere. Green and brown shows renewing feeling of nature. These color will take comfortable and natural contecxt of the surrounding.
Barrier Free Design
1. The minimum accessible route width is 5’. 2. The handrail height is 30”-34”. The handrail height is 32” in this project. 3. The minimum width of toilet room entrance is 34”. The width of restroom entrance is 36”.
ADA
4. Wheelchair: 60 inch (1525mm) Diameter Turning Space. 5. Transfers to toilet from wheelchair: Vertical grab bar 18 inches (455mm) long.
6. The top of the bench seat surface shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. The bench seat is 18in high. 7. Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum. In this project, there is 30in wide space when people sit. 8. Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
9. The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum. The clear space is 30in by 48in in front of baby changing station. 10. Minimum clear height of 80 inches (2030mm) throughout all circulation routes, passageways and access aisles; The doors are 80” high.
1. Maximum common path of travel (Egress Path): 100ft. Maximum common path of travel is 98ft in this project. 2. Minimum height of a door: 6’-8". The height of door is 8ft. 3. Minimum number of exits: two exits. There are 2 exits and 1 emergency exit in this project. Exits Emergency exit 4. Walls within 24 inches of water closets shall have a smooth hard non-absorbent surface, to a height of 48” up the wall. 5. Distance between exits in a room: half the distance of the diagonal of the space. 6. Minimum clear corridor width: 44”. It is 60“ minimum in this project. 7. Minimum ceiling height: 7’-6”. It is 9ft minimum in this project. 8. Plumbing: 1 water closet per 50 people. There are 16 water closets for 600 people in this project. 9. Lavatories (sink): 1 per 80 people. There are 13 sinks for 600 people. 10. Egress doors must open in the direction of egress. 11. Parking drop off zone: 20’ x 60” minimum. In this project, it is 50’x80’. 12. Drinking Fountains: 1 per 100 people. There are 6 drinking fountains. Graphic drinking fountain
13. Over 50 people requires two means of egress. 14. Required Fire rating between tenants: 2 hour rated wall
Parking drop off zone: 50’x80’
SECURITY & SAFETY 1. 2.
Cameras for Interior and Exterior. Locking of Suits with card access for staff.
Cameras Card Access
3. Keeping confidential (Patients data) -Monitors not visible to public. 4. Maximum visibility for staff including- Reception, Check in/Checks out, Nurse station. Visual connections is between therapist workstation and weight-equipment romm. The check in/out area is open to main corridor without a barrier. 5. Intrusion Detection. Alarms
LIFE SAFETY
1. Non-Slip Flooring-Be specific. The main corridor floor material is Linoleum. This kind of material is non-slip flooring. 2. Handrail in Corridor To prevent falls. There is handrail in every suite and the main corridor. 3. Emergency Exits. There is 3 emergency exits. 4. Exit Signage-----5.
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Egress doors open to outside. Hand wash Sinks in Exam Rooms- For Patient Health. Wall Fire Rating: 2hrs. Walk-Off-Mat-----
10. Flush Flooring Transitions – No tripping hazards.
DESIGN ANALYSIS
BUILIDNG CODES
98ft
SUSTAINABILITY Building Sustainability 1. Entrance is in the west to deplete snow entrance. 2. Healing garden- trees to shade. 3. Healing Garden – native plants because they don’t need to be watered. 4. Skylights to bring daylight in. 5. Bus stop earns you LEED points. A bus stop is existing in the site. 6. Offsetting doors within the vestibule. 7. Healing garden reduces pavement required. Because pavement is bad in sustainability. Furniture & Appliances Sustainability 8. Products that are manufactured within 500 miles of the project site earn a LEED point. Steelcase’s furniture is widely used in this project. The Steelcase factory is about 150 mile from the site location. 9. Controlling daylight with window treatments. ----10. Energy efficient lights. 11. Automatic Lighting sensors are in every suite and enclosed single rooms. 12. Automatic toilet flushing----13. Vestibule for temperature control----14. Faucet sensors to control water flow in restrooms. ----15. In this project, the energy star appliances are applied. Material Sustainability 16. The fabric is from Maharam and made of 27%-100% industrial recycled nylon. 17. Walk-Off mats in vestibule, cleans off dirt from shoes- less cleaning. 18. Low-E glass is in windows which are located on exterior wall. 19. Paint is low VOC, and from Sherwin-Williams. 20. Carpet: low emission adhesive. 21. Rubber / Linoleum / Bamboo flooring: rapidly renewable materials. In this project, the linoleum flooring is applied in main corridors and open areas. The rubber flooring is used in gym and weight room. 22. Post-Consumer recycled materials. Carpet from Maharam is post-consumer recycled material. Furniture from Steelcase is post-consumer material as well in this project.
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1. In main corridor, the floori materials are different between walk way and waiting area to make people know the zones. 2. The hight of ceiling in waiting area is lower than it on walk way to give people a cue of different space. 3. Some art features are to lead people to go where they want to go.
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4. The ceiling drop of check in station is to give people a sign to wayfinding. 5. Canopy is set to give direction to people.
SIGNAGE
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LOGO: Two “W” is Wounded Warrior, which is interacted with each other.
Departmental Sign: hanged on ceiling.
Indentity Map Exit Sign: hanged on ceiling.
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Typical directional sign
Typical room sign
1. Nurture body, mind, and spirit The entry lobby is an important part of a positive first impression to people. The wood pattern is used on flooring and ceiling. The reception area which people would see after they get in has a natural sense from the wall and furniture materials. 2. Engages social support Flexible settings for social interaction is applied at intersection place to engage social support. 3. Supports dignity and independence Gracious space with options and choice that initiate the sequence of sitting spaces is set in the main corridor and combined with interior gardens. 4. Engages all five senses Skylights uplift the spirit with the healing energy of light. 5. Meet functional needs of patients, family, staff The garden outside provides a nurturing and comfortable retreat. The curve path offers patients more healing views and more opportunity for interaction with nature. 6. Creates a sense of place The sitting in healing garden is not only for relax, but also provide an chance to interact between patient to patient, and patient to nature. 7. Offers options and choices; sense of control Interior garden is set in main corridor to connect healing garden outside. It brings green into building and makes a strong connection with waiting area, main corridor and suites. 8. Provides positive diversions A public lecture and exhition area is to increase patient and staff to know more about culture, society and value of healthy life. 9. Connects to nature Maximum connection with nature through access to daylight and views to gardens. 10. Reduces environmental stress Inspirational art for positive diversions and escape from current stress and anxiety.
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1. A lake view is peaceful and can reduces environmental stress.
2. A fall season view give a sense of comfort.
3. The vibrant scene encourage patients to decrease the stress.
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8. The photo is to connect with nature.
11. This picture is to engages all five senses.
12. The photograph is to reduces environmental stress.
5. A cultural shot 6. A shot of Statue of is also to widen people Liberty symbolizes view of world. US and freedom. The veterans are people who really love this country.
9. A shot of street and house brings warm and sweet feeling.
10. The desert view has a visual conflict though color and subjects.
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4. A cultural shot is to nurture body, mind, and spirit.
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13. The sculpture is to provides positive diversions.
14. The sculpture 15. The water feature is to nurture body, window gives a visual mind, and spirit. connection and reduces environmental stress.
16. The interior water fountain is in a key place in the corridor. It is a visual focal point and helps to shape the walkway.
17. The exterior water fountain is to connect with interior garden and it meets functional needs of patients, family, staff.
DESIGN ANALY-
HEALING ENVIRONMENT
HARBOR FOOD
CAFE & RETAIL & RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT SITE 130 STATE STREET, HARBOR SPRING, MI PROJECT GROSS AREA 7,100sf PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The iconic Juilleret’s building, which operated as a restaurant for 112 years in downtown Harbor Springs closed in 2007. For a small town, Harbor Springs has so much more to offer beyond its beautiful waterfront setting. The new owners are redeveloping the old family restaurant into a cafe, market, and adding two apartments on the second floor.
DESIGN GOALS
Design goal is create a green interior environment to help keep collective memory of people who grow up in the town and have common memories of Juilleret’s restaurant.
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CONCEPT
Growing upward.
Harbor springs is a beautiful tourist city. It has favorable scenery and abundant resources. The harbor food store has a good chance to provide the local food to travelers and residents. The concept is to show the customers the natural vitality of place. The large areas of glass will allow people to keep a light heart. The hollowed-out wall with glass which is between store and cafe allow light to flow all the space. Applying green as the main color give people feeling of energy and health.
COLOR SCHEME
MASSING DIAGRAM
[MAIN FLOOR PLAN] [RENDERINGS]
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COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
MEN COOKING DEMONSTRATION
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LAUNDRY
OUTDOOR MARKET
FOOD STORE
CAFE
CLOSET
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MATERIALS [MATERIAL]
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MAIN FLOOR PLAN
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DINING ROOM
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CIRCULATION
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CLOSET
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DIAGRAMS [DIAGRAMS]
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/4"=1'-0"
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GEOMETRY
STRUCTURE
CIRCULATION
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN [SECTOND FLOOR PLAN]
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GEOMETRY
CIRCULATION
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/4"=1'-0"
KITHCEN
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MARKET
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
ELEVATIONS
CAFE
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BATH
BEDROOM
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CAFE
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KITHCEN
MARKET
CORRIDOR
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FACILITY
Engagement: To provide a friendly
environment by encouraging multi-level designers and immigrant community to participate in activities that promote creativity and cooperation.
Sustainability: to make the facility go
beyond being efficient and attractive. And to respect the features of the facility while using sustainable materials that will sustain the spaces viability.
Adaptability: the capability of creating
an operative space for the designers’ needs and visitors.
Accessibility: to create an accessible
environment that universal people can use and get support in it.
PROJECT SITE 39 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 PROJECT GROSS AREA 3,190sf PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Essential Engagement is an outreach facility of the Interior Design Department of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, focusing on the issues of immigrant community.
DESIGN GOALS
Engagement, Sustainability, Adaptability, Accessibility.
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LOCATION ANALYSIS Site
ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENT
Public Transportation Commercial/Retail Spaces Residential
CONCEPT STATEMENT
Museum Restaurants
Engagement in a design space. Essential Engagement is an outreach facility of the Interior Design Department of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, focusing on the issues of immigrant community. Essential Engagement creates a collaborative educational environment to engage current and future interior designers and the immigrant community, which is being focused on, in a vertical studio. To encourage communication among multi-level designers, the team working zone is open to the individual working zone. To facilitate a creative and interactive educational experience, community learning space is adjacent in the reception and waiting area. To accommodate needs of service learning, a friendly and accessible environment is provided.
GOALS Engagement: To provide a friendly environment by encouraging multi-level designers and immigrant community to participate in activities that promote creativity and cooperation. Sustainability: to make the facility go beyond being efficient and attractive. And to respect the features of the facility while using sustainable materials that will sustain the spaces viability. Adaptability: the capability of creating an operative space for the designers’ needs and visitors. Accessibility: to create an accessible environment that universal people can use and get support in it.
The concept is proposed for a site located in Ypsilanti, a city in Washtenaw County of Michigan intersecting E-Cross Street, N River Street accessible from Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti is situated 6 miles east of Ann Arbor and 18 miles west of the Detroit. Near by geographical features include The Huron River. The Building is located in a desirable neighborhood composed of: 1. Educational center, Eastern Michigan University with a commute of 0.8 miles. 2. Research Center, High Scope Research and Education Center, commute of 0.2 miles. 3. Multifunctional Retail Spaces. 4. Residential to the west banks of the site. 5. Historical Homes. 6. Railway Track and Station.
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RESEARCH VIEW 2 VERTICAL LEARNING 1. Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand. (Confucius, c. 450 BC) 2. Paraphrasing the primary research of Eyler and Giles (1999) and Steffes (2004) , the major outcomes of service-learning are: • increased sense of citizenship (values, skills, effiencacy, and commitment to social responsibility), • development of stronger analytical and problem-solving skills, • enhanced personal development (selfknowledge, spiritual growth, and finding reward in helping others), • increased leadership skills, • increased cultural awareness and tolerance, • enhanced social develop skills, and • improved interpersonal development (working with others and communication skills). (Zollinger, 2009) 3. Issues have surfaced related to increased faculty workloads, roles, rewards, and the connection of the faculty role to that of the institutional mission and the needs of the wider society. (Zollinger, 2009)
SUMMERY Obviously, service learning challenges students to understand the customers’ culture and build bridges to the specific community. It also requires collaboration among multi-level participants. To encourage communication, an open working zone is necessary, because that is easy to cause views exchanging and avoid misunderstanding.
STUDENTS 1. The sole function of education was to open the way to thinking and knowing, and the school, as the outstanding organ for the people’s education, must serve that end exclusively. (Kopec, D. 2012) 2. Designers may want to consider placing science labs and computer labs on the north side of buildings where illumination can be controlled while reducing the risk of excess heat again. (Kopec, D. 2012) 3. Young people receive a considerable amount of complicated information from their environments, all of which affect learning, behavior, and perception. (Kopec, D. 2012)
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SUMMERY For future or current design students, gathering information is important for learning. A flexible learning space can affect their thinking and perception.
IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY 1. Ypsilanti Immigration community: Somalia 2. 99.8% of Somalia's population is Muslim.
SUMMERY It is nonprofit service. The community need to have income, help people raise their income, and build school. People in this community need assists in translation, they need language services. Also they need Attorney and Law services. It is necessary to add physical elements to support their culture and respect to their religion. REFERENCES 1. Zollinger, S. W., Guerin, D. A., Hadjiyanni, T., & Martin, C. S. (2009). Deconstructing Service-Learning: A Framework for Interior Design. Journal of Interior Design, 34(3), 31-45. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1668.2009.01022.x 2. Kopec, D. (2012). Environmental psychology for design (2nd ed.). Canada. 3. http://welcomingmichigan.org/sites/default/files/05_E_Doc_MichImmigrant%20Service%20Provider%20Ref%20Guide.pdf 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20130806002044/http://www.pewforum.org/files/2012/12/globalReligion-full.pdf
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Community learning gallery provided in the entrance of the community meeting space and reception in order to facilitate and encourage creative learning and experiences through display of various projects.
ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENT
Community meeting space accomodated in close connection to front desk for easy access of the community members. And movable furnitures can make the individual events flexible in organizing.
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OFS BRANDS_CAROLINA
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Adjustable Table and chair heights to meet Universal Design.
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Office space provided in immediate access to the multi-level designers for frequent communication and interaction.
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The orange, blue, and natural gray colors to encourage movement and create an atmosphere of work and meditation. 1
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Incorporated group and individual work space allows students to interact, participate, and encourage communication among multi-level designers.
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Lounge seating, a rest space provided to increase the efficiency among individuals. LEVEL 1 FINISHES 1
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LOBBY OF BRUSH INN HOTEL LOBBY DESIGN
PROJECT SITE 1052 N Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 PROJECT GROSS AREA 6,480sf PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This design is a challenge for future hotel lobby. The hotel called Brush Inn is located in China town in LA, California where many Chinese and other ethnic inhabitants visit. The concept is establishing a calligraphy program which guests can engage in the central focal space of a lobby to recall memories of traditional way of writing and to capture people’s attention of a disappearing culture.
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CONCEPT In the pursuit of an easier and more efficient lifestyle, many people have abandoned much of their traditional culture. The Chinese have used the brush for writing for three thousand years, but because of the introduction of the pen people do not use them much anymore. These days, calligraphy is changed to be a kind of artwork that people put on the wall for decoration. The hotel called Brush Inn is located in China town in LA, California where many Chinese and other ethnic inhabitants visit. SYMMETRY
GEOMETRY
The concept is establishing a calligraphy program which guests can engage in the central focal space to recall memories of traditional way of writing and to capture people’s attention of a disappearing culture. The vertical atrium focuses on the calligraphy program. The main area of the first floor is seating arrangement which encourages communication between people, in hope to promote exchanges among cultures. Also, there is a help desk but no Concept: In the pursuit ofbecause an easier andthere more efficient lifestyle, many peoplestations have abandoned much of their reception is necessary will be self-check in the future. traditional culture. The Chinese have used the brush for writing for three thousand years, but because of the introduction of the pens people do not use them much anymore. Most Chinese people have learned ink and brush calligraphy when they were in elementary school. These days, calligraphy is changed to become a kind of artwork that people put on the wall for decoration. The hotel called Brush Inn is located in China town in LA, California where many Chinese and other ethnic inhabitants visit. The concept is establishing a calligraphy program which guests can engage in the central focal space of a lobby to recall memories of traditional way of writing and to capture people’s attention of a disappearing culture. The vertical atrium focuses on the calligraphy program. The main area of the first floor is seating arrangement which encourages communication between people to people, in hope to promote exchanges from people of different cultures. Also, there is a help desk but no reception is necessary because there will be selfcheck stations in the future.
STRUCTURE Program
CIRCULATION Bubble Diagram
HIERARCHY
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SELF-CHECK COUNTER
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Hotel Lobby Design of Brush Inn 1052 N Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Four Treasures of the Study: the brush; the ink; the paper and the inkstone.
Hotel Lobby Design of Brush Inn 1052 N Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
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RE-LIGHTING WORSHIP AUDITORIUM OF ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH LIGHTING ENVIRONMENT SIMULATION
PROJECT SITE 22001 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48075 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
St. John Armenian Church, named after St. John the Baptist & Forerunner of Christ our God, has for over 75 years been at the very center of Armenian-American religious and cultural life in Metropolitan Detroit. Except sunlight, the main light is the floodlighting from the high level columns to the walls. Also, there are decorated luminaires which cannot affect the lighting of the space very well. In this project, the lighting in the sancturay will be re-design and improve the lighting condition in the space.
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CONCEPT The concept of lighting design in this worship space is to create a sustainable and peaceful worship of lighting design. The first idea is highlighting the arch which is one of architectural features in the space. The way to highlight the arch is set luminaires on the ground, which means the lights will go up from the bottom. Also, this way solves the problem that the original lighting design lacks of thinking the maintenance of the luminaires. The second idea is to light the front of three walls and dim the sitting space. Because people who come to worship would always look at the three walls. The approach to light the front wall is adding 4 or more reflector lamps on the middle of back arch and setting less lamps on the other two arch opposite the walls. The third idea is to set path lighting at the bottom the sittings. Because of the dark sitting space, this way would make sure people can find their seats.
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
MODEL NUM#
Color Burst 6
Outdoor Landscape
10째 Clear Lens, White Housing
PHILIPS
116-000027-02
Efficacy: 23 lm/w; Source : LED Lumens : 563 ; Voltage(s) : 24V DC Maximum lamp watts : 25; Shape : Round
Vaya Cove LP
Wall Washer
VAYA COVE LP AMBER 0.3M (1FT) UL/CE/CQC DIMMABLE
ERCO
325-000012-09
Efficacy: 55 lm/w; Source : LED Maximum lamp watts : 3,75
Optec Lens
Wall Washer
Cylindrical light head: cast aluminium, powdercoated. 0째90째 tilt.
ERCO
72066.000
High-pressure-discharge-lamps 150W 15000lm switchable 230V/50Hz ECG Housing colour: white; Mounting location: Ceiling Mounting type: Surface mounting
UNDER THE FRONT COLUMNS AND IN THE FRONT OF THE LECTURE STAGE
LED orientation luminaire
Recessed mounting
Housing with gasket: stainless steel. Installation bush with ribs: plastic. Cable 2x0.75mm2, L 500mm. LED module: L80/B10 50000h.
ERCO
33752.000
LED 0.6W 17lm 230V/50Hz warm white 3000K Version 1 Housing colour: silver; Mounting location: Wall Mounting type: Recessed mounting
ON THE BOTTOM OF SEATING
LC32 - LED
LED linear
COOPER
LC-1-35K-1-C-120-12-30-J3
Low-power LED linear module; Up to 90 lumens per watt 1' and 2' fixture lengths; Easy installation quick connects Adjustable aiming positions; UL Dry/Damp Location ELV or 0-10V dimming options; 50,000 hours rated life 3500k Warm white
BEHIND EVERY SEAT BACK
BEAM PROJETCOR
FLOODLIGHT
ERCO
34402000
LED 36W 3420lm switchable 230V/50Hz warm white 3000K Spherolit lens, spot, ECG, Version 3 Housing colour: Graphit m Mounting location: Ceiling, Floor, Wall Mounting type: Surface mounting
IN THE FRONT OF SPEAKER
The LC32 delivers smooth, diffuse and consistent light to architectural features and surfaces. Housing, hinge and mounting plate: corrosionresistant cast aluminium, NoRinse surface treatment. Double powdercoated. Optimised surface for reduced accumulation of dirt. Hinge with internal wiring, 130째 tilt.
LIGHTING SOURCE
NOTES UNDER THE COLUMNS BEHIND THE FRONT WALL
LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
LIGHTING PLAN
EXISTING LIGHTING CONDITION
FRONT SIDE VIEW
BACK SIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
DETAIL VIEW
LIGHTING SIMUATION IMAGES
PRODUCT DESIGN
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PROJECT INTRODUCTION This project momentarily step back from materiality and work through prototyping from human engagement. Decisions will be guided here entirely by specificity of situation. Using myself as the subject, design an night stand based on personal behaviors and environmental setting, through study of material connectivit and physical innate properties.
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATIONS 1. Charge mobile phone before I sleep every night. 2. Always drink before I sleep. There is a cup or a water container near bed. 3. Use night lamp. 4. Take off accessories before sleep. 5. Make a mask before sleep. 6. Turn off the alarm clock every morning and try to get up early. 7. Sometimes, eat some snack or fruit at night. 8. Throw trash. 9. Often draw on the bed. 10. Lie on the bed and watch movies. 11. Do not often tidy the night stand. 12. Plant a lucky bamboo
ENVIROMENTAL OBSERVATIONS
21.5” 21.5” 18”
SOLVING MODELS
57”
18”
DESIGN FROM SPECIFICITY: NIGHT STAND
TESTING 1:1 SCALE MODEL
FINAL DESIGN
MATERIAL CONNECTION AND CREATIVITY
Each year American throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam cups. Even 500 years from now, the foam coffee cup you used this morning will be sitting in a landfill. If a cup lasts only ten uses, then each use gets “charged” for one-tenth of the manufacturing energy.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: FLOOR LAMP
Every year nearly 900,000,000 trees are cut down to provide raw materials for American paper and pulp mills. Corrugated boxes produced in the U.S contain 37% recycled content. Cardboard can be recycled many times without losing its strength.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: CARBOARD LOUNGE
DO YOU HAVE MANY TRASH DISCKS? CAN YOU REUSE THEM?
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: DISCK CLOCK
THANK YOU
CONTACT ycai@ltu.edu 248-679-6655
email phone YING CAI
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