Thursday, May 5, 2011

Depot final boards:

For my final depot design I incorporated the inspiration of light from a lantern and a local glass artist Robert Kaindl, to create a warm and translucent environment. The Concept development shows how I abstracted the lantern into a parti that depicts the words security, glow and support. From this step I created my 3D model that is shown in my concept model blog. Also in the beginning stages of this project I drew up bubble diagrams, floor plans, adjacency matrix's, and sketches all showing where i wanted to head with this project. My initial drawings are very similar to what my final rooms looked like in the end but with much more detail. Seeing this growth in my work throughout the project was nice to watch develop over the last few weeks.
My floor plan board is shown to introduce the project on the second board. The title "Shelter by the Sea" represents my project for its structural yet organic characteristics. In the main lobby area of the Bed and Breakfast space you can visually see a connection between my parti and the x represented in this space. at the heart of this walkway will be a change from wood floors to a glass mosaic tile that will be shown in greater detail later. The residents unit is featured on the right wing of the pufferbelly depot and guest rooms are located on the western side. Ultimately the floor plan goes from Public to private spaces very smoothly creating a nice environment for both. Overall the heart of this building is the lobby space that defines my parti inspiration.
This is my construction/ demolition Plan that shows which walls I tore down and which ones I also maintained throughout the building. I did maintain the ticket window wall and a few others but for my overall design concept most of the walls came out. Also I lowered a few windows that were situated high up to allow for more outside views in the residential unit as well as in one of the suites. I also added wood beams throughout the ceiling to play up the volume in the space.
My access/ egress plan depicts the main exits outside of the building. There are 6 different locations as to where people can exit this building easily. The residents alone have two doors which they can easily get out of. Also this plan explains some of my accessible and universal codes that i followed throughout my design. Things such as 3'0" door clearances and 5'0" turn around for wheelchairs.
Here my exterior elevation is shown as well as my Section through the building. My elevation shows the maintained brick and the recycled glass windows that I will be adding in the lobby space. Also you can see the bushes that will be planted in the front to create more of a sense of privacy for the guests and residents of the building. The section cut shows the dining space and lobby area as well as the suites and the residential unit on the right. Also you can see the change in ceiling heights between the more sheltered spaces and the open lobby that is still supported by wood beams that drop down to create comfort in this open space.
This board has the last of the detail drawings such as the site plan and the two interior elevations of the space. Also this board introduces the residential unit with materials and a living room view. The site plan shows the parking lot that includes a handicap parking spot and private residential parking. The elevations show the commercial kitchen space and one of the walls in the lobby lounge area that shows a display area for art. The residential unit is done in natural tones and in a relaxing green that contrasts with the bed and Breakfast spaces that are all warm tones. The living room will feature a green accent wall with light bamboo wood floor and bold green seating. The counter tops in the kitchen will be white so that a person with partial eye sight can easily see things placed against this light material.
This board shows my final textile design as well as how I implemented the design into my space. I used the design of this pattern to create a glass mosaic floor piece in the heart of my lobby to create a focal point. Above this I will hang one of my artists chandeliers to draw in attention to light. As well as using this design as a floor piece, I also used this design as a pillow fabric throughout my lobby to incorporate this warm glow and security throughout the heart of the my lobby.
Here is a view into one of the two lounge areas provided to guests in the lobby area of this hotel. Here again you can see the warm tones used throughout this space with an inspiration of underwater coral driven from my artist work into glass mosaic accent walls to create another focal point and interest throughout the space. I used shell sconce lighting in the center of the mirrors to create more reflection and emphasis on light.
This is a view into one of the guests suites, in particularly the ADA fully accessible room. Again this room features a glass mosaic wall with a picture of soft coral. In this room I used a darker stain bamboo floor to create a richer environment with more overall contrast. I also found a coral fabric that fit perfect for the bedspread in this room to create a nice cozy beach cabin feel overall.