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lesley ray, leed gainterior designer

senior thesis

the atrium

chute gerdeman

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hand renderings

hand re n der i ngsa study of lighting & tonal values.

t a sk : choose an interior space with varying colors, tones, & shading.

pr oc ess : after choosing an interior space, area, or scene, replicate it using markers & pencil to emphasize color & tone. lighting & reflections should be prominent.

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t a sk : i was involved in various aspects of design development, including detail drawings, space planning, material compilation, & ff&e schedules. i assisted designers & architects in projects for hms host, cornell university, & h20 plus.

chute g e rdemaninternship

“chute gerdeman is an award-winning strategic brand & design firm. we think strategically, imagine freely & execute precisely. we create unforgettable environments, compelling communications & innovative business solutions that respect client, customer & brand. our path is guided by consumer insights, sparked with creativity & grounded with intelligence, assuring unique responses that best communicate your brand & your spirit.”

-www.chute gerdeman.com

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

CNN International Airside F-R1

ta m pa , f l o r i d a & at l a n ta , g e o r g i a

m at e r i a l b o a r d s

c h i c a g o , i l l i n o i s

h20 plus

hms hoste l e vat i o n sm at e r i a l b o a r d

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hms hostf l o o r p l a n s

ta m pa , f l o r i d a & at l a n ta , g e o r g i a

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r e ta i l f i x t u r e s

i t h a c a , n e w y o r k

f l o o r p l a n s

cornell university book store

the a t r iu ma student competition sponsored by iida & gpi design.

task : the atrium is a building located in westlake, ohio which houses several businesses, including gpi design, whose specialty is led panels. work as a group to transform a cold, uninviting space into a friendly, exciting lobby for tenants & visitors; gpi design’s led panels should be emphasized.

process : using images & ideas inspired by nature, led panels with a turquoise stone pattern were used to provide the elevator as a focal point. staggering these elements provided movement to an otherwise bland elevator. wood panels were added as an underlying feature to provide a sense of privacy to occupants.

my group consisted of myself, laura rozek, & danielle garson.

we were awarded “best use of led panels” & “first place overall”.

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f l o o r p l a n

s e c t i o n s

8floor plan development

s k e t c h m o d e l i n i t i a l f l o o r p l a n

9concept development

d e v e l o p i n g e l e vat o r d e s i g n & m at e r i a l s

d e v e l o p i n g e l e vat o r d e s i g n

f i n a l e l e vat o r d e s i g n

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e l e vat o r

l o u n g e s e at i n g

b a l c o n yb a l c o n y

l a p t o p s tat i o n s

e n t r a n c e

final floor plan

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my senior thesis project consisted of redesigning an existing building [clinton elementary school] to serve as a new, functional school for children pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

pr oc ess : i chose to develop my project based on new design trends in elementary education while also incorporating sustainability & green design practices.

cl int o n e l ementar y schoo lsenior thesis project

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1904 clinton township school10 clinton heights ave.

view from n. high street view from clinton heights avenue

site plan

high street

clinton elementary

downtown columbus

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high street

clinton heights avenue

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Multiple levels offers space differentiation without barriers

such as walls.

Ramps provide a smooth transition between levels in addition to another source of circulation.

Plants in conjunction with existing brick structure offers a

resourceful combination of materials by combining

new [plants] with old [bricks].

inspiration

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high street

clinton heights avenue

concept development

s k e t c h m o d e l

e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e

p r o p o s e d a d d i t i o n

g r e e n h o u s e / g a r d e n s pa c e

n e w a d d i t i o n

l e v e l t w ol e v e l o n e l e v e l t h r e e

e x i s t i n g f l o o r p l a n sN

atrium

greenhouse 1(pre-kindergarten thru 2nd grade)

cafeteria

kitchen/food storage

pre-k

library

bathrooms

boys

girls

pre-k

kindergarten

kindergarten

faculty lounge

elevator

indoor playscape seating

seating

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level 1

library

open to below

art

music

entrance

administration

reception

nurse

storage

principal’s office

office

guidance counselor

tutoringgirls

entrance

open to below

open to below

open to below

bathrooms

open to below

gym/auditorium

boys

elevator

open to below

open to below

greenhouse 2(3rd grade thru 5th grade)

bathrooms

boys

seating

1st grade1st grade

4th grade 5th grade

3rd grade

3rd grade

2nd grade

2nd grade

elevator

boys

open to below open to below

open to below

girls

storage4th grade 5th grade

level 3

f l o o r p l a n s

final concept

level 2

bathrooms

open to below

gym/auditorium

boys

elevator

open to below

open to below

greenhouse 2(3rd grade thru 5th grade)

bathrooms

gym/auditorium

boys

elevator

open to below

greenhouse 2(3rd grade thru 5th grade)

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•using levels to differeniate spaces is more effective than traditional methods (such as walls)

notes from a meeting with dr. laurie katz, associate professor of early childhood education in osu school of teaching and learning.

Primarily focused on children in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

activities• “circle time” is very important; should be a designated area in classroom.• front board should be visible throughout the room.• sand/water tables are good for motor skill development.

• implement different “stations” throughout the classroom (i.e. art, media, games, etc.)

facilities• bathrooms in classes; sink in classroom with adjoining toilet(s).• children need a place to expend energy indoors.• gardens are good; provide additional learning techniques.• each student should have his/her own space (ie cubbies, lockers, etc.) within the classroom.• classrooms should include tables rather than desks; this provides more opportunities for discussion and col-

laboration among students.• round or hexagon-shaped tables are preferred over rectangular; no “head” of the table.• using levels to differeniate spaces is more effective than traditional methods (such as walls).

concept development

g r e e n h o u s e

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planter

planter

planter

planter

planter

water basin

supplies

retractable glass door

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planter

planter

planter

planter

planter

water basin

supplies

retractable glass door

g r e e n h o u s e d i a g r a m s

final conceptcirculation

level 1; 3’-0” above ground

level 2; 4’-6” above ground

level 3; 6’-0” above ground

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1g r e e n h o u s e p e r s p e c t i v e

final concept

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g r e e n h o u s e p e r s p e c t i v e

final concept

a m o v e a b l e g l a s s d o o r p r o v i d e s a n u n o b s t r u c t e d v i e w o u t d o o r s i n p o o r w e at h e r & c a n b e o p e n e d i n g o o d w e at h e r .

l o w f l o w wat e r f i x t u r e s w i t h s e n s o r t e c h n o l o g y r e d u c e wa s t e wat e r .

r e c l a i m e d b r i c k s f r o m t h e o r i g i n a l b u i l d i n g a r e r e u s e d a s a p r o m i n e n t wa l l .

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