INTERIOR DESIGN III

In this course, we dive into the ins and outs of assisted and independent living. Through the design phases, a memory care and assisted living facility was developed using a variety of programs, including Illustrator, AutoCAD, and Sketchup. The entirety of this project was based upon the needs and wants of the aging community, by incorporating universal design concepts and ADA.

THE MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLA

At Smith Mountain Lake

Adjacency Matrix

created using AutoCAD and Illustrator

The adjacency matrix is the first step in the design process of The Mountain View Villa. It is created by making a list of all the different spaces that will be included in the facility. Then using a legend, code the adjacency matrix, designating which spaces have direct adjacency, secondary adjacency, or undesired adjacency.

Bubble Diagram

created using AutoCAD and Illustrator

The bubble diagram takes the information from the adjacency matrix and started forming circles representing the spaces. These circles are scaled relative to one another to loosely show which rooms will be larger and which will be smaller. The bubble diagram shows the adjacency of the spaces as well.

Blocking Plan

created using AutoCAD and Illustrator

The blocking plan is created by building off the information the bubble diagram provides. The blocks represent the approximate square footage of each space. The building starts to take shape and shows the direction of traffic.

PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLAN

The preliminary floor plan assignment takes the blocking plan and reworks it into an initial floor plan. It includes specifics about corridor, room, window and door placement. The plan is hand drawn and is able to be change if necessary.

Created by hand and use of AutoCAD and Illustrator

CONCEPT SKETCHES

To get a better idea of what some of these main spaces of the will look like, concept sketches include furniture and fixtures that could be used in the space. These sketches provide a foundation for the design, but can also be adjusted when consulting with the client about what they like and no not like.

Created by hand drafting

RENDERED APARTMENT

The goal of both the rendered apartment and dining room assignment, was to provide a visual for the client. These rooms should included selections from the specification book and display what these spaces will look like fully furnished.

Created using Sketchup and rendered in Podium

RENDERED DINING ROOM

Created using Sketchup and rendered in Podium

REFINED FLOOR PLAN

The refined floor plan phase involved making the final changes to preliminary floor plan and adding furniture to each space. By including furniture of the spaces, it gives the client a visual for the design and the overall layout of the rooms.

Created using AutoCAD and Illustrator

3D EXTERIOR MODEL

In order to give an exterior visual of the building, an exterior model was created using the 3D printer.

Created using AutoCAD and Sketchup. Printed using 3D printer.

FINAL PRESENTATION BOARDS

This final task of the project involved combining all phases into two cohesive boards. These boards included the refined floor plans, key features of design, sustainable attributes, concept sketches, rendered dining room images, rendered apartment images, and select FF&E.

Created using Illustrator

SUPPORTING RESEARCH

RESEARCH PAPER

This research paper consists of information on memory care, ambulatory care, and impaired vision. It provided a foundation for the design of The Mountain View Villa.

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CLIENT PROPOSAL

This is a proposal to the client that presents the overarching plan for the design project, from the supporting research to the phases of construction.

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