a Love / Hate relationship

L-O, L-O, L-O, L-O-V-E

H-A, H-A, H-A, H-A-T-E

Unity Village . Final Exhibit

Final Compositions for Phase 3.

Scale models for Phase 2

Phase 2.

Make shift shelters. First project of the semester.

Make shift shelter poster boards.

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Final Renderings

Main entrance, custom shelving across door

to hold instruments, books, treasures, etc (Above).

A perfectly appropriate birdcage next to the front door.

Of course a trumpet would be inside of it (Above).

View of the main living space from the front door (Above).

Living room with ballet shoes hanging on

either side of the television (Above).

The dining and living room, both with matching

chandeliers in the center of the spaces.

Sara's bedroom. Closet is open to show

case clothing as pieces of art (Above).

Sara's bedroom. Vanity area is inside her room while

shower and toilet is in bathroom located to the left (Above).

Sara's bedroom. Classic pieces of art are overly

exaggerated to give the old a new look (Above).

Karen's bedroom. Surrounded by music (Above).

Karen's bedroom. A custom bench and storage

made to resemble piano keys (Above).

Karen's bedroom. A piece by Beethoven blown

up and place on the wall as art (Above).

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Further Process Images

After reviewing my previous renderings, I thought that adding bold splashes of color would be a way to make my space look younger.

I found that it wasn't really successful and I kept wanting to go back to my original color palette.

Attempt: Getting rid of the decoration and adding a bright color to the cabinet faces. Also using the ceiling as a way to show connection.

Problem: Color creates a disconnect from the rest of the space. Placing the spiral column on the ceiling just doesn't fit.

Attempt: Trying a different color on the cabinets - matching the pink to the throw pillows and flowers on table. Darker Table.

Problem: Pink is WAY too much and though I love to be bold, this is a tad too outrageous for me.

Attempt: Pattern on carpets.

Problem: Too many patterns.

Attempt: Going back to my original choice of green for the cabinets, rugs back to original neutral color. Darker table. Add beams across ceiling to connect the living spaces. Orange on the ceiling.

Problem: I'm still trying to make a pop of bright color work, BUT it won't!!

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Process Images

The following are process images for phase three of Unity Village. Furthering my concept of Connection, relating all aspects together, I tried to play off the idea of making past things new again with modern twist. However, these perspectives look more old rather then new. I love the feel of the space, but I think it needs to look a little more fresh!

The kitchen (above) follows a french country theme. The decoration on the cabinet fronts are fabulous to me but they be a bit much.

The sofa definitely has a classic feel, perhaps going back and choosing a more linear piece will give the room a more modern touch (above).

Blowing up portraits of the classics was another way to introduce the connection of past and present.

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Programming Document

Strengths of Another

assignment: compose a 200 word essay on a fellow classmates designing strengths.

Designer Veronica Harvey

Veronica Harvey is a student designer, who just joined the Interior Architecture program in the fall of 2009. In the last two semesters I’ve grown to know Veronica as an extremely talented designer. She is always outspoken and is not afraid to say what is on her mind. While interviewing Ms. Harvey on her talents as a designer, I was able to learn a lot more about her. Here’s what she had to say, “I have a tendency to focus on the little details, nothing should be overlooked.” She also mentioned, “I always speak my mind and the truth, you don’t want to present something unappealing.” “I don’t mind all of the hard work just as long as the end product turns out nicely.” Thinking outside of the box, is also something that she mentioned. This allows a designer to always produce something creative and new. Veronica Harvey is an excellent designer and I have come to look up to her and her design work.

The latest design by V-J Harvey

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Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Collection of Standards

Recommended Minimum Areas and Standards

From

Sustainable Urban Housing:

Design Standards for New Apartments

Authors

An Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta Agus Rialtais Aitiuil

Minimal overall apartment floor areas

One Bedroom	45 sq m / 484.38 sq ft
Two Bedroom	73 sq m / 787.77 sq ft
Three Bedroom	90 sq m / 968.76 sq ft

Minimum aggregate floor areas for living/dining/kitchen rooms,

and minimum widths for the main living/dining rooms

Apartment Type	Width of living / dining room	Aggregate floor area of living / dining / kitchen area*
One Bedroom	3.3 m / 10.83 ft	33 sq m / 247.57 sq ft
Two Bedroom	3.6 m / 11.81 ft	30 sq m / 322.92 sq ft
Three Bedroom	3.8 m / 12.47 ft	34 m / 365.98 sq ft

*Note: An enclosed (separate) kitchen should have a minimum floor area of 6.5 sq. metres. In most cases, the kitchen should have an external window.

Minimum bedroom floor areas/widths

Type	Minimum width	Minimum Floor Area
Single Bedroom	2.1 m / 6.89 ft	7.1 sq m / 76.42 sq ft
Double Bedroom	2.8 m / 9.19 ft	11.4 sq m / 122.71 sq ft
Twin Bedroom	2.8 m / 9.19 ft	13 sq m / 139.93 sq ft

* Note: Minimum floor areas exclude built-in storage presses.

Minimum aggregate bedroom floor areas

One bedroom	11.4 sq m / 122.71 sq ft
Two bedroom	11.4 sq m + 13 sq m = 24.4 sq m 122.72 sq ft + 139.93 sq ft = 262.64 sq ft
Three or more bedroom	11.4 sq m + 13 sq m + 7.1 sq m = 31.5 sq m 122.72 sq ft + 139.93 sq ft + 76.42 sq ft = 339.07 sq ft

Minimum storage space requirements

One bedroom	3 sq m / 32.29 sq ft
Two bedroom	6 sq m / 64.58 sq ft
Three or more bedroom	9 sq m / 96.88 sq ft

Minimum floor areas for main apartment balconies

One bedroom	5 sq m / 53.82 sq ft
Two bedroom	7 sq m / 75.34 sq ft
Three or more bedroom	9 sq m / 96.88 sq ft

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User Needs

	Sara	Karen
Entry	space, inviting, bright atmosphere, visibility, security.	space, inviting, bright atmosphere, visibility, security.
Kitchen	open space, lighting, hygiene products, circulation, visibility, counter space for preparing food and baking, large oven, sink, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, cabinet space, aesthetically pleasing to work in.	open space, lighting, hygiene products, circulation, visibility, counter space, sink, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher.
Living	open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, seating, tables, television, room to practice dance, space for company.	open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, seating, tables, television, room to play music, acoustic consideration, space for company, area to host parties.
Dining	open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, hygienic, table, chairs.	open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, hygienic, table, chairs, room for entertaining and hosting parties.
Bedroom 1	bed, night stand, dresser, desk, open space, room to practice dancing, bathroom, window view, close range to kitchen and living spaces, closet, light and airy space.	n/a
Bedroom 2	n/a	bed, night stand, dresser, desk, open space, room to practice music, bathroom, window view, close range to kitchen and living spaces, closet light and airy space.
Bathroom 1	space, shower, bathtub, toilet, sink, counter space, cabinetry, mirror, towels, privacy, cleanliness, lighting.
Bathroom 2	n/a	space, shower, bathtub, toilet, sink, counter space, cabinetry, mirror, towels, privacy, cleanliness, lighting.