Here are the images of the final apartment that I designed for unity village.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
concept
In the next step of the unity village project we are designing individual units based off of the smae concept that we used for our community area. That concept is expansion. I would like to expand this concept further to relate better to my client. I want to have an open space that will help to expand peoples minds and life experiences since my client leads a book club and also teaches water color classes. The idea of expansion will be shown in the space through an environment that is accessible and meets the client needs as well as the needs of the other users that will be visiting.
strength as a designer
I fell like there are different areas that I am strong in when it comes to being a designer. I feel like I am good at working in groups and getting along well with others. I also feel that I am good at thinking outside of the box. A lot of times that doesn't work out for function and I have to tone down my ideas to meet my clients needs. I am good at being dedicated to long hours with out any rest or days where I don't get to do anything but sit in the studio all the time however it is always rewarding. I feel like I have a lot to still learn and I am open to learning and gaining experience I am excited about what is to come in the future.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Involving+Evolving: Assignment
group C
ground floor:
The Ground floor design was not completed all the way yet because the designers were away on vacation during a lot of the process so the final product was not due till Friday. However what I saw up to this point was very interesting I really like how they took risk in their design it was not a typical space. I really liked how the normally movable objects became a part of the building like the washing machine and the workout equipment. The only advise I would offer would be to continue to work on presentation and to design out the rest of the floor. Because the project was not complete it is hard to judge because I do not know what the finished product will look like.
first floor:
The design of the first floor was really pleasing to me. I really liked the simple lines of the space and the was that the space was laid out would allow for easy flow through the space. I also really like the color choices in the space. As far as presentation is concerned I felt like they did a good job the only thing that I would say could be worked on would be the renderings I would challenge them to include more entourage in order to make the space feel more lived in and also so that things would be more clearly defined as to their intended use. The only question I might ask would be about some of the materials used and how things like sound might be addressed since a lot of the walls are glass.
Second floor:
The design of the second floor was very interesting to me in a good way because a lot of things were included in the space that none of the other groups had thought of. One of these things was the interior garden that the whole community could use I though that would be a really great idea in a space. As far as presentation I felt like it needed some work. The images were small and did not take up much space on the page which resulted in pictures that were hard to see and a lot of empty space. i also felt like the renderings could be worked on in selecting views that would better show off the space I found it hard to see what the space was really going to look like. However i really did like the ideas that went into the space.
my project:
In the end I was very pleased with the way that our space turned out. However there were some things that could have been changed for example the floor in the renderings did not show any texture which made the space seem really harsh in the sketch-up model the floors are concrete ad have a lot of texture however unfortunately this did not show up in the renderings. Another thing that could have been worked on more would be potentially thinking more about user needs and about whether this space would really suite an elderly person and so forth. I felt like I learned a lot from this project in the past I have never had to design more than one space so it was a definite challenge to design a whole floor and to have separate but unified spaces. In the end it was a fun project and I really liked the end results
ground floor:
The Ground floor design was not completed all the way yet because the designers were away on vacation during a lot of the process so the final product was not due till Friday. However what I saw up to this point was very interesting I really like how they took risk in their design it was not a typical space. I really liked how the normally movable objects became a part of the building like the washing machine and the workout equipment. The only advise I would offer would be to continue to work on presentation and to design out the rest of the floor. Because the project was not complete it is hard to judge because I do not know what the finished product will look like.
first floor:
The design of the first floor was really pleasing to me. I really liked the simple lines of the space and the was that the space was laid out would allow for easy flow through the space. I also really like the color choices in the space. As far as presentation is concerned I felt like they did a good job the only thing that I would say could be worked on would be the renderings I would challenge them to include more entourage in order to make the space feel more lived in and also so that things would be more clearly defined as to their intended use. The only question I might ask would be about some of the materials used and how things like sound might be addressed since a lot of the walls are glass.
Second floor:
The design of the second floor was very interesting to me in a good way because a lot of things were included in the space that none of the other groups had thought of. One of these things was the interior garden that the whole community could use I though that would be a really great idea in a space. As far as presentation I felt like it needed some work. The images were small and did not take up much space on the page which resulted in pictures that were hard to see and a lot of empty space. i also felt like the renderings could be worked on in selecting views that would better show off the space I found it hard to see what the space was really going to look like. However i really did like the ideas that went into the space.
my project:
In the end I was very pleased with the way that our space turned out. However there were some things that could have been changed for example the floor in the renderings did not show any texture which made the space seem really harsh in the sketch-up model the floors are concrete ad have a lot of texture however unfortunately this did not show up in the renderings. Another thing that could have been worked on more would be potentially thinking more about user needs and about whether this space would really suite an elderly person and so forth. I felt like I learned a lot from this project in the past I have never had to design more than one space so it was a definite challenge to design a whole floor and to have separate but unified spaces. In the end it was a fun project and I really liked the end results
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Unity Village
A 72 year man who is in a wheel chair experience in my space would fell like he was able to move around very easily since the space is wide open and is lite and would make you feel comfortable to be in the space. Also due to the open floor plan he would easily get from one community space to another.
A 6 year old girl would have a playfull place to run and and feel like a child. The space is airy and light, which are qualities from the outside air, that would allow her to relax. This would be because little girls typically enjoy being outdoors. Therefore, she would relax and enjoy the space.
A 42 year old mother who works in the building would feel like our space is a relaxing place to go take a break from her day and to take care of some chores like doing the laundry. The communal spaces we created would really allow to "come to her senses," and get her nerves back so to speak.
Overall, they each would have a different experience, however; each of them would remain relaxed during there time in the space due to the hues, open floor plan, and organic shapes that guide you through the space.
A 6 year old girl would have a playfull place to run and and feel like a child. The space is airy and light, which are qualities from the outside air, that would allow her to relax. This would be because little girls typically enjoy being outdoors. Therefore, she would relax and enjoy the space.
A 42 year old mother who works in the building would feel like our space is a relaxing place to go take a break from her day and to take care of some chores like doing the laundry. The communal spaces we created would really allow to "come to her senses," and get her nerves back so to speak.
Overall, they each would have a different experience, however; each of them would remain relaxed during there time in the space due to the hues, open floor plan, and organic shapes that guide you through the space.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Community in Greensboro (extra credit)
Westover Church is a place where many different types of people come together for one purpose. Westover is designed in order to bring people together, to influence people to interact with one another, and with different people than they normally wouldn’t interact with. The way that this is done is through a variety of different spaces that are all meant for different types of socializing, learning, or worshiping. The church has a café that brings people together in fellowship through the common ground of food and a common topic to talk about, (the sermon they just heard or how there life is going). There is also a sanctuary where all the different races and gender and ages come together and sit together and worship together they are there for one reason to grow in there Christian life. In observing this social environment you will find babies that come with their families and go to the nursery all the way to people who are elderly that are being brought from the nursing home every week. The environment is a place that is very large but it is an open plan which helps to keep the traffic flowing. One important aspect to note about this space is that it is not utilized everyday for the same purposes. Most of the time the Church is not bust but when Sunday comes there is a crowd. Also a lot of the spaces are used for multiple purposes. For example the sanctuary is a room that’s main purpose is for the Sunday service but it is also used for things such as concerts and plays or even dance concerts. Westover church is a great place that is very successful at bringing people together and breaking down barriers and walls.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
design thinking
what does design thinking mean to you and how are you using it in thsi project and in your future projects? To me design thinking is about the people. The tedtalks video was talking about how design needs to be based around people and around the user of the room or the product. People besides designers need to get involved in the process. Models need to be built in order to have things that can be interacted with before hand to get feed back. I think that this type of design thinking is good because for me it means I don't just say I am going to design a house. i will say ok I am going to design a house but first I am going to go talk to the people that are living in the house and I am going to build models and draw picture so I can get feedback and interact with the other people this type of design thinking pens up a whole new world of possibilities. In this unity village project it means that we will interact with the people living there which we have already done. So this design thinking is different form the past where design was very impersonal
Friday, March 19, 2010
User Needs
| Interior | ||||||
| Spaces | Physical Needs | Psychological Needs | ||||
| Lounge | seating area | social interaction | ||||
| entertainment area | individual space | |||||
| table | comfort | |||||
| natural/artificial light | inspiration | |||||
| water fountain | welcoming | |||||
| handicap accessable | safety | |||||
| computer lounge | quiet | |||||
| encouragement | ||||||
| Mudroom | sink | welcoming | ||||
| storage | comfortable | |||||
| floor sink | ||||||
| bench | ||||||
| lighting | ||||||
| Mail Room | mail box | secure | ||||
| workstation | welcoming | |||||
| lighting | ||||||
| Laundry Room | washer/dryer | secure | ||||
| seating | bright | |||||
| music | comfortable | |||||
| counter space | entertaining | |||||
| snack machine | ||||||
| tv | ||||||
| lighting | ||||||
| trash bin | ||||||
| security camera | ||||||
| Restrooms | urinals/ toilets | privacy | ||||
| toilet paper dispenser | quiet | |||||
| seat cover dispenser | secure | |||||
| lighting | relaxing | |||||
| sink | bright | |||||
| mirror | ||||||
| paper towels | ||||||
| soap | ||||||
| trash can | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| seating | quiet | |||||
| natural light | relaxing | |||||
| fence | bright | |||||
| welcoming | ||||||
| comfortable | ||||||
notes on chapter 6 (Shaping interior space)
here are some of the notes that I took on concept development.
A successful concept is one which all design decisions can be derived from
The main concept holds all of the ideas together
usually a concept consist of multiple ideas that come together under one idea to form and synchronized thought
concepts can be philosophical, thematic, functional, artistic, mood-related, or stylistic
two types of concepts organizational which define space
and character which define style
provides a firm foundation
a scheme will will generate the appropriate response to the space
stages of concept development
1. understanding the project
2. identifying Dominant Issues
3. conceiving workable approaches
4. externalizing the approaches
5. evaluating the approaches
6.consolidating ideas and choosing a direction
focus on dominant issues
create scenarios to see how the space might work
diagram parti and functional diagrams
concepts are short statements, descriptive scenarios, diagrams,and sketches
A successful concept is one which all design decisions can be derived from
The main concept holds all of the ideas together
usually a concept consist of multiple ideas that come together under one idea to form and synchronized thought
concepts can be philosophical, thematic, functional, artistic, mood-related, or stylistic
two types of concepts organizational which define space
and character which define style
provides a firm foundation
a scheme will will generate the appropriate response to the space
stages of concept development
1. understanding the project
2. identifying Dominant Issues
3. conceiving workable approaches
4. externalizing the approaches
5. evaluating the approaches
6.consolidating ideas and choosing a direction
focus on dominant issues
create scenarios to see how the space might work
diagram parti and functional diagrams
concepts are short statements, descriptive scenarios, diagrams,and sketches
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Concept statement (rubber band)
A rubber band is made of flexible materials that can return to its original shape after being stretched or extended. How about we cut the rubber band and make it a long piece to expands it more and there is no defined space (circle)? We want to create a space that is inviting and harmonious that embraces the residents that live at Unity Village. Leaving the laundry area, lounge and mail room open would expand the space and make it more free flowing allowing the elderly, students, and immigrants to be more comfortable in the space. This will also allow them to interact in the space that is flexible. We will add a modern touch by using moveable and recyclable furniture Allowing the daylight and artificial light to define the spaces in order to keep the space free flowing and flexible. We will use color keying to create a harmonious environment that is pleasant to all of the residents. It is easy to hold something together with a rubber band because it expands but by cutting it and making it a long piece it breaks the barrier of the defined spaced used which is the circle
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