Process Presentation

Concept and Wellness Statement

     By incorporating color, shape and diagonal line, inspired by Picasso’s Mediterranean Landscape, into Landor’s new Seattle office, the work environment will inspire the team members. The office will promote creativity and energy and increase motivation towards projects.  An explosive interaction of color, shape, and diagonal line will provide differentiation between spaces. These elements will create transition, as one moves through the office, beginning with a strong emphasis on diagonal line and ending with a splash of color, preferably in the work space. Because collaboration and creativity are very important in the work place, communication areas will be readily available. Landor’s clients will marvel at the design statement of these facilities.

            People spend an average of 40 hours a week in the workplace. That being said, the wellness of these employees must be taken into account when designing an office space. Poor eating habits, stress and even physical problems with the body are commonly linked to ones place of employment. Taking time to eat a healthy lunch is often uncommon during a busy work day which often leads to fast-food or quick, unsatisfying snacks. Lunch break should be a time for one to relax and take a moment to relieve stress while enjoying a healthy meal. Spending too much time behind a desk can start to affect ones physical health leading to carpal tunnel syndrome or other CTDs. Addressing these problems while designing an office will provide a more comfortable and productive atmosphere for everyone.

            A building should be designed with its users in mind. Comfortable surroundings will impact human performance which in turn can increase clients and sales. In order to provide a more appealing space, the standard cubical desk day must come to a halt. Herman Miller products are made specifically for people sitting behind a desk all day, providing support and comfort. The most important problem being addressed in the office is stress and poor eating habits. A coffee shop and café will take up the better portion of Landor’s first floor. This will give employees a place to relax and grab lunch in close proximity to the workplace without factoring in travel time. Break rooms will also be provided on the second and third floor for addition relaxation options. Wellness in the office will encourage workers creativity.

    Cafe Forma will be opened for breakfast and lunch to not only serve Landor employees but also Seattle's residents.  It will have a fun atmosphere where costumers can enjoy italian favorites such as paninis, flat bread pizza and wraps.  The design will involve the same elements as the attached office; diagonal lines, shape and splashes of bright primary colors. The italian food, inspired by Seattle's sister city, Milan, will allow employees to take more time for lunch and have a place to grab a snack during break. Comfortable lounge areas and dining tables provide a place to eat, meet up with friends, or just catch up on some reading. Cafe Forma will make a great addition to Seattle.


   


Floor Plan

CAD Floor Plan

 



Landor Project Template- Made in Adobe Photoshop CS4.



Poster 1

Poster 2

  
 

Landor Office Design Project: Process Work

My Design Process:



  

Bubble Diagram

Criteria Matrix

Mezzanine Slide Scribble

Lobby Scribble

• The two scribbles above are both showing perspectives of the mezzanine and the second floor. The designs also show the diagonal columns penetrating through the space.



Brainstorming Pod Scribbles

• Brainstorming pods are used to bring in the use of shapes. Four spaces, each its own unique shape, will each have a different type of sitting area inside. Beanbags, hammock chairs, air seating, etc. Below are images of seating ideas.

Pod Chairs



Mezzanine Ideas



Mezzanine

• The above photo is the mezzanine design I chose. Its on the North and South wall and connects by a walkway. One side has stairs down and the other has a slide.


First Floor Block Diagram

Second Floor Block Diagram

Mezzanine Level Block Diagram

• For my block diagrams, I made little models of each room with the appropriate square footage and moved them around on the floor plan. This was very helpful during space planning.

• A quick idea for Cafe Forma. The use of diagonal line in the posts surrounding the center counter area will bring high energy and tie the wellness center into the rest of the Landor building. Splashes of color are going to be used in the furniture.

• This is an image of a contemporary cafe by Jade Design Consultants.  I enjoy the primary colors with the black and white. its a very similar color scheme to my wellness center, Cafe Forma.  I also really admire the ceiling design over the bar.