week FIVE, group FOUR - FIRM [grasp]
my, oh my! final presentation underway!
our project is almost complete. the architects have almost completed their finalized detailing on their sketchup model and made good headway on their final model as well.interiors have gone so far as modeled and rendered most of their perspectives with just one room to add. floor plan is coming along great to be rendered and our sections are under development.
(this is more developed as of right now)we got some helpful tips from the peeps from guernsey and we took them into consideration this evening as we are all working hard on our final presentation.
*talk about how architects and ID have collaborated and used elements in both interior and exterior
*stucco vs stone materials on exterior can be swaped out
*brighten renders on and off screen
our goal last week was to finish our presentation drawings by the beginning of this week. we're a bit behind, but we're going to be finishing in time!
Week 5
Design Development is almost complete, as the final presentation will be made this upcoming Friday and Monday. Today's post includes exterior aesthetic photos, the finalized floor plan, and rendered exterior perspectives.A requirement for the architecture students was to include masonry and wood structural components. In order to incorporate these elements, we found precedents of unique ways to use these materials. We chose to use both trusses and curved elements in our final exterior aesthetic.
This is the finalized plan view of both the first and second floors. A recent addition to the floor plans includes the green space on the roof of the dance/exercise room. The site plan shows the entire space, including basic landscaping and parking and the patio spaces.
These perspectives show the finalized aesthetics of the exterior, including the integration of wood and masonry. Through the atrium space, you can also see the relation between both interior and exterior spaces.
Week 5 Group 9
Basically, our feedback today was a mix of "Wow, you only have until Friday?!" and "Good luck." More specifically, we received suggestions to adjust window shape and size, as well as furniture placement in the reading room and lobby to accommodate privacy preferences and elderly needs.
Goals met this past week:
Render preliminary perspectives
Model interiors
Millwork Drawings
Goals for this week:
Finish...everything.
This includes perspectives, sections, technicals, exterior renderings, rendered floor plans, et-ce-te-ra. Deep breath and an all-nighter and we'll be good to go.
Fact of the week: We are very tired. But unfortunately, we still love our major!
Sixth Sense
Much has been thought of and discussed since the last meeting in the city. We maneuvered certain spaces and have somewhat recently added more to our second story. We are mainly focusing on materials, brick patterns and window assemblies. Trying to continue with our main idea of wayfinding from the exterior. Our window walls are giving us a bit of trouble, but present us with a challenge that we are excited to take head on. As far as I am aware, a furniture plan is in the making and a key plan is on the way. A structural grid is to be worked out and a finalized detailed model is around the corner. As architecture students we are eager to get to a computer in the lab with the interior design students, for they are eager to show us how to us new programs in order to best show off our design. We are at a point where there is still much to do, but we are far enough along in the process that we are comfortable, but need to make sure we have completed and addressed our original goals. Learning more everyday.Group 8 Weekly Process
Week four consisted of a team effort to complete the floor plans as well as solve problems within the building such as square footage and code requirements. As a group, we made great progress on construction documents such as dimensioned floor plans and began furniture plans. Materials were selected for certain areas on the interior. The design is finalized and is now in the process of putting together final documents for presentations.
Goals we met:
Floor plan completion
Interior square footages resolved
Fixed storage shortage problem
Solved drainage problem with connected building
Goals for the following week:
Have all rendered drawings completed
Print floor plans and fix any last minute problems
Prepare presentation
The group worked diligently together to figure out the complex puzzle of square footages on the floor plan. Both architects and Interior designers incorporated their ideas into the plans. Working on a shared file, each member added his/her idea for a specific space of the building, resulting in a finished floor plan for both first and second story.
Project Process and Detailed Development
This week was really about being able to further develop our building. Alterations have been made this week to the floorplan and general form of the building. It definitley has taken us some time to work through and perfect our floorplan. We are undergoing several experimentations with the materials that are going to be used on the exterior of the building. The building and its interior spaces are currenlty in modeled form in both SketchUp and AutoCAD. These files are still being finalized. 
We have also started to look deeper into the landscaping and walking paths that encompass the building. We feel that these areas will play a large role in the overall success of the property. By taking the time to allow these areas to undergo serious contemplation, the thougtfulness of the design will show to all who view and visit the Health & Wellness Center.
We have really come to think that the key to making this project a unique addition to the Oklahoma City Community is the thoughtfulness of the design. In the end, the deep thought and considerations on this project will really make a difference and make this property stand out among others.
