VIZ Final Renderings

Concept

Integrating power of the square and hidden and exposed, Center for New North Carolinians is a place for immigrants to begin a new start. Our inspiration came from the square exterior windows. The square became a recurring element throughout our design in furniture, materials and lighting. For materials we chose carpet for the conference room and office to give a more personal feeling. Dark finished bamboo flooring was chosen for the reception area not only because it is more sustainable, but also to make the lightly finished bamboo furniture stand out. To create calming and inviting spaces, we chose a light blue and light green for accent walls as well as upholstery. Orange was used as an accent throughout all spaces. The design of our CNNC logo is a representation of immigrants coming to CNNC individually from different cultures, uniting and helping each other to become a stronger individual.

Final Models

Private Office Drawings

Reception Area Drawings

Conference Room Drawings

Material Presentation

CNNC Final Project

My Sisters' House Final Layout

Podium

My Sister's House Animation

My Sister's House Sketch-up Model

Floorplan











Sitting Nook










Bathroom 1










Pink Bedroom










Purple Bedroom










Bathroom 2










Teal Bedroom










Kitchen










Kitchen/ Dining











Exterior View

CNNC Schematic Design

My intent for CNNC is create an environment inviting to the immigrants as well as a place for the CNNC staff. I wanted to keep all spaces as open as possible and allowing light to spread throughout. The layout of my floor-plan is categorized in different areas. I have a hallway for private and public offices. The large vault contains a multifunctional space that can serve different events. There is a storage room, large conference room, computer room and classroom on the back wall. I extended the glass wall to signify the feeling of openness as well as keeping the noise level controlled. On the left wall, i have a large window showing that it leads to the ramp which take you down to the lower level. The connector hallway is a place for gathering since it has 2 conference rooms, public restrooms and a classroom. It also is the entrance to the courtyard outside. Entering into the smaller vault, it serves as the training room. It also contains a storage room, classroom and community kitchen. I wanted do the same to this wall as in the larger vault with the glass extending to the ceiling. The colors i used were neutrals and i accented walls and furniture with green. I would use hardwood floors for hallways, the open vault spaces, and reception area. Carpet will be used in the conference rooms, classrooms, and private offices, tile would be used in the restrooms and the kitchen. Throughout this process, i feel that this space overall is an inviting space for CNNC.

CNNC schematic design process

First 4 Perspectives...Interim Critique Drawings


Connector hallway, includes the ramp, conference rooms and the public restrooms




The small vault will be used as the large training room as well as a kitchen, and classroom are included as well



Office hallway, allowing light to spread throughout the space using the horizontal banding of windows and the large glass pane doors


Perspective of large vault, leaving the space open allowing movement throughout this space.




















This was our first charrette for the CNNC project.  We had to design the front facade of the old Leon's Beauty Salon on West Lee Street.  I wanted to keep it modern by adding long horizontal windows but then i realized after this mini project, that it needs more character.  It seems rather boring and uninviting which is not what i want in the appearance of CNNC.




Schematic layout of the needs of CNNC

Sketching out sections and perspectives, figuring out where furniture will be placed.

Thoughts about the discussion Tommy and i had as well as keeping along with the power of the square, i sketched out an exterior front door to CNNC.

Reception desk, keeping my concept in mind but i had way too many squares going on in such a little space. I eliminated the desk squares when i did my final schematic design.

A section cutting through the training room and facing a classroom, kitchen and storage closet.