Peninsula Arts Shop Redesign

Project Brief

Peninsula Arts is currently running a small shop in the mail Gallery on the ground floor of the Roland Levinsky building. The project is limited by space since the current space for the shop is all of the available space and cannot be expanded. The shop staff are looking to redesign how they are able to use the space with the aim of displaying more merchandise and stock - providing a showcase and commercial outlet for students and staff artwork across the Faculty of Arts. This will include a wide range of books, artist bespoke artifacts, journals, t-shirts, objects, and other merchandise. Storage areas need to be factored into the design for managing stock. The budget is limited and the final design will be selected on both design, intelligent use of space, and optimal costs. The project will be split into two phases.

Phase 1:

Working with the current space of the Peninsula Arts Gallery shop - redesign the display units and book shelves - using the available wall area. The space must include a seating area and be wheel chair accessible. As the location of the shop may change an emphasis on modular or furniture pods is preferred. The space must also have a relationship to the Peninsula Arts brand.

Phase 2:

Re-imagine how the cross-point public space and gallery can be better connected, provide more user friendly and welcoming spaces, and encouraging a better flow within the space whilst maintaining gallery integrity and security. The design should introduce a contemporary, social, and cultural ambience within the cross-point space either through: seating areas, bar, cafe, or shop. The design should encourage social learning and develops a cultural economy both for daytime usage, and during the evenings to accompany the cinema, talks, and performances. The proposed design needs to recognize the flexibility of the cross-point space - with multiple uses i.e. exhibitions, VIP events, and performances.

Phase 1: The Shop

Phase 2: Connection of the Spaces

XTD 105/205 - Reinvent Your Home

Introduction

For this  project we were to consider modern living and how we can use design to reinvent the way in which we inhabit and utilize a space. The project focused on the emotional and practical impact of design on the spaces we inhabit. The project was to fuse lifestyle, ergonomics, construction, specification, design communication and introducing the designers to legislative and professional factors of a design project to enable a comprehensive understanding of this industry sector. 

Project Aims

• to provide the designers with the opportunity to explore a 3D pathway to inform their choices
• to benefit from peer learning, fostering across year and across pathway team-work
• to gain experience from all aspects of team-working including management, interpersonal skills, and communication
• develop design awareness through an in-depth project chosen from a selection of topics

Learning Outcomes

1. Observe, enquire, and critically assess the selected pathway through the selection and use of materials, processes, and environments. 
2. Work effectively; develop organizational skills, demonstrating continued professional development, and developing a career path.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal and social skills, by working in cross-year teams.
4. Manage and work independently to link theory to practice, to conceptualize and then realize outcome. Develop aims to support career path. 

Design Brief

Using one of the different living space types create a brief for a fictitious or fact based client and then develop designs for that client to 'reinvent' the way in which they use and enjoy the space they inhabit. Proposals can involve redesign and modification of the building structures or focus on furniture/products within the spaces. The aim of the project is to develop a living environment that reflects the personality and lifestyle of the client and proposes innovative new ways of living. 

Final Design Boards

Sound Sketch Series 1

The second floor of the Maud Gatewood Studio Arts Building has poor overall acoustical qualities for an educational space. The spaces that have better, more controlled acoustical properties are the lounge space and classroom 204. These spaces have better acoustics because of the use of softer materials in the space which helps with the sound absorption. The other spaces suffer acoustically due to their lack of soft materials. Without the soft materials there is nothing to absorb the sound reverberation which makes the space loud and echoey. Another factory is that the second floor space, at the front of the building, is open to the lobby space below which only adds more sound in the space. There are some acoustical panels scattered among the concave regions of the coffered ceiling. However, the acoustical panels are not integrated throughout all the coffered ceiling so they are not very beneficial for reducing sound in the more open areas. 

Acoustical panels on the market today can be made out of a wide array of materials, textures, and colors. There are durable, fabric acoustical panels, such as the ones in the third floor interior architecture studio space. Plus there are textured sound diffusers that are created to have a design of their own. For this space, in order to cut down on excess disruptive noises within the space, there should be acoustical panels integrated throughout the entire coffered ceiling and it would also be beneficial to add acoustical panels to the walls that can still provide the same tackable surface as the wall while still providing sound control. Below are some links to some interesting acoustical panel manufacturer websites.

http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article64305.html

http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/fabric_panel/fabric-wrapped-wall-panels.html

http://www.acousticsfirst.com/diffuser-art-diffusor.htm

Light Sketch Series 4

Studio Pendant Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling suspended

c. Lamp type: pendant lamp

d. Manufacturer: Shenzhen Yoohun Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 98

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7840

f. Materials: aluminium and aluminium alloy

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a teaching and working space for interior architecture students.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to serve as overall lighting for the space.

3. Recommendations: For the purpose of lighting the overall space this lighting seems to work well.

4. Other luminaries in the space: Most of the students who use the space have task lighting on their desk to provide better lighting in their space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/425900871/80w_led_pendant_light_fixture.html?s=p

Library and EUC entryway lighting

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: ceiling hung

c. Lamp type: uplight

d. Manufacturer: Widearth Lighting Factory

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 87

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7680

f. Materials: bronze iron and frosted glass

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as an entryway into both the library and the Elliot University Center on campus. It also serves as a small seating area for students socialize or study. 

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting in this space is designed for overall lighting of the space.

3. Recommendations: Combined with the other lighting in the space this lighting design seems to work well for its purpose.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There is also recessed can lights in the space to add more light to the tables and walkways.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/649694177/Matt_Bronze_Ceiling_Fixture_Pendant_Lamp.html

EUC Hallway Lights

a. Type of luminaire: semi-indirect

b. Mounting type: wall mounted

c. Lamp type: wall sconce 

d. Manufacturer: Vellince Lighting Company Ltd. 

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 68

lamp luminous flux (lm): 7450

f. Materials: aluminium 

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a hallway connecting the Elliot University Center and the university library.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the path of the hallway.

3. Recommendations: These lights do not quite light the space as well as it should be. They should probably be combined with other types of lighting for a more effective lighting quality. 

4. Other luminaries in the space: These are the only luminaries in the space.

5. Suggestions: I would suggest adding other types of lighting to increase the lighting quality in the space.

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/391335908/Aluminum_TC_D_26W_wall_light.html


Living Room Lamps

a. Type of luminaire: semi-direct

b. Mounting type: free standing

c. Lamp type: table lamp

d. Manufacturer: DongGuan Tianhua Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd. 

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 53

lamp luminous flux (lm): 6538

f. Materials: ceramic base with cloth shade

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: free standing and adjustable

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a relaxation and socializing space for my apartment.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to provide soft accent lighting in the space. 

3. Recommendations: These lights work well for their purpose within the space.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also recessed can lights in the space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/460946820/Home_decorative_Ceramic_Table_Lamp.html


Weatherspoon Art Gallery Track Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling mounted

c. Lamp type: track lighting

d. Manufacturer: Foshan Nanhai Wei Jia Lighting Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 98

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1566

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed track with adjustable lights

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a display space for artwork in the Weatherspoon Art Museum Gallery.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accent and display the artwork within the space.

3. Recommendations: This lighting design works well for its given purpose.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are recessed can lights used to light the overall space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/257169575/metal_halide_track_light_fixtures_CE.html?s=p


Studio Pin-up Wall Track Lights

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: ceiling hung

c. Lamp type: track lighting

d. Manufacturer: Shenzhen City Apollux Optoelectronics Technology

e. Light distribution:

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 90

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1000

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed track with adjustable lights

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a pin-up wall for interior architecture students in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accent the pin-up wall and show off anything pinned upon it.

3. Recommendations: n/a

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also pendant lights lighting the overall space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/658683149/Best_seller_COB_led_track_light.html

Music Building Lobby Lights

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: inlaid in ceiling

c. Lamp type: slot lighting

d. Manufacturer: Jiangmen Brandon Lighting Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 78

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1654

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as an entryway into the music building on campus

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the space and accent the entryway.

3. Recommendations: I think that the lighting could have been better designed and that another type of luminarie should have been used.

4. Other luminaries in the space: This is the only type of lighting in the space.

5. Suggestions: I would have used another type of recessed lighting such as cove lighting or recessed can lights to illuminate the space rather than using slot lighting. 

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/617643790/Modern_Louvered_Industrial_Strip.html

Music Building Plaque Accent Lighting

a. Type of luminaire: direct

b. Mounting type: recessed ceiling lights

c. Lamp type: accent lighting

d. Manufacturer: Foshan TOSEO Lighting Factory

e. Light distribution: 

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 75

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1432

f. Materials: aluminium 

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a 

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space is an area where plaques honoring certain people are displayed in the music building.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to accentuate the information displayed on the plaques.

3. Recommendations: n/a

4. Other luminaries in the space: n/a

5. Suggestions: This type of lighting is successful for its given purpose.

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/626017909/halogen_die_casting_aluminium_ceiling_light.html?s=p

Marriott Hotel and Restaurant Lobby

a. Type of luminaire: indirect

b. Mounting type: inlaid in ceiling

c. Lamp type: cove lighting

d. Manufacturer: Dongguan Solar Optronics Co., Ltd.

e. Light distribution:

lamp luminous efficiency (lm/w): 80

lamp luminous flux (lm): 1530

f. Materials: aluminium

g. Lensing: n/a

h. Shielding: n/a

i. Function: fixed

j. Ballasts/drivers/transformers/dimmers: n/a

k. Environment

1. Purpose of the space: This space serves as a lobby space for a restaurant and a hotel.

2. Purpose of the lighting: The lighting is designed to light the space and accent the ceiling decoration. 

3. Recommendations: I think this lighting is successful in this space.

4. Other luminaries in the space: There are also recessed can lights used in the space.

5. Suggestions: n/a

Source: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/642634452/t5_cove_light.html?s=p

Sound Paper #1

In the last few weeks of this class we have been discussing how the reflection of light can change the look and feel of a space. However, the same can be said for sound within a space. Architecture reflects sound as well as light and they both help to hint at the form and materiality of a space and both are used to judge the psychological effect of a space. The shape and materials within a space effect the reverberations or lack there of in a given area. Rooms with softer materials and brighter colors usually give a sense of being warm and comfortable because of the soft materials that absorb sound and the bright colors that reflect warmer light. On the other hand, a room with a lack of color and all hard surfaces has a cold and uncomfortable feel because the cool, hard surfaces that lack sound absorption.

Through our lives we experience a variety of spaces that have good acoustics, poor acoustics, and then somewhere in between. Some of the spaces that I have experienced with good acoustics include my parent’s house, my apartment, and the Aycock auditorium. Each of these spaces has an acoustical feel that fits the purpose of the space. The soft interiors of both my parent’s house and my apartment allows for good sound absorption that make the space comfortable. The lack of reverberation in these spaces keeps sound from echoing and making the space too noisy. Aycock auditorium on the other hand has row after row of upholstered seats but the hard surfaces around the stage combined with the sloping roof allow for good auditorium acoustics. Without this you would not be able to hear a performance taking place on stage if you were seated towards the back of the space.

Some of the places that I have experienced with poor acoustically quality include studio, the lobby space in the Weatherspoon Art Museum, and East Coast Wings Restaurant on Tate Street. None of these spaces posses the proper acoustical qualities needed for these types of spaces and their purposes. The studio space is intended to be an instructional and private working space for several different groups at once, however, due to all of the hard surfaces and the high, open ceiling in the IARc space the sound reverberation in the space is unbearable when there are larger numbers of people in the space working on a variety of different things. Often times we will be having class in the studio space and the noise created by other classes elsewhere in the studio is so loud and distracting we have a hard time hearing what our professor is saying. In the lobby of the Weatherspoon Art Museum the space has good acoustical properties but these properties do not fit with the purpose of the space. Art museums are usually intended to be quieter spaces where you can reflect on the artwork that you see, however, the dome ceiling and hard surfaces in this space create so much reverberation even the simplest sound is a major distraction. The same could be said for East Coast Wings restaurant. There is so much sound reverberation within this space due to the larger amounts of people socializing and eating combined with all of the hard surfaces make it hard to talk to the people seated at your own table. More than once I have been in this restaurant with friends, even when it wasn’t crowded, and we have had to yell to each other to be heard over all the background noise in the space.

Both the lighting and the acoustical qualities of a space effect how you feel within the space and how you experience the space. Spaces with large amounts of reverberation tend to make us uncomfortable and want to leave. While spaces that have proper acoustical properties are more comfortable and we are able to remain in these spaces for longer periods of time. 

Daylight Model

Daylight Model

Daylight Model Poster

Sketch Series 3

For this assignment I chose two warm colored fabrics and two cool colored fabrics and examined each of them under a compact fluorescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a high-intensity discharge lamp, a LED lamp, and a incandescent lamp. It amazed me at some of the different colors that it made the fabric appear to be. The fluorescent, the halogen, and the incandescent lamps in my opinion had the best effect on each of the fabrics where as the high-intensity discharge and the LED lamps gave each of the fabrics a harsh appearance.