FINAL BOARD PRESENTATION

This is what my 8 boards put together looked like. I have listed the boards separately, so that you could see the indiviual board and what it represented.




Board 1: Gives the Design Concept, the Building orientation and design and the Program.



Board 2: Gives the Grocery Store Concept, Design and Inspiration, Perspectives of the Grocery Store and Cafe.



Board 3 and 4: Give the Design Concept for Level 1 -Extended Stay Lofts. Shows typical floor plan and perspectives with materials and furnishings.





Board 5: Gives the Design Concept for Level 2 -Affordable Lofts. Shows typical floor plan and perspectives with materials and furnishings.



Board 6: Gives the Design Concept for Level 3 -Universal Design Lofts. Shows typical floor plan and perspectives with materials and furnishings. It also has some pictures of appliances that are Universal in design and at appropriate placing.





Board 7: Describes my Focus 1 - Alternative Energy and Sustainable Design. It covers 3 areas - Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Green Roofs.





Board 8: Describes my Focus 2 - Universal Design in the Resident. It gives examples and covers various areas in the kitchen and bath that should be covered by Universal Design.

FINAL RENDITIONS OF PLACE DU VIVRE

The below illustrations are my final renderings of my project. I named the grocery store "Marche de Frais" which is French for "fresh market" and named the cafe "Cafe Le Rieux". My concept for the grocery store was a fresh market where people would shop often emulating the feeling of an European open air market. Space is limited - the retail space of the store is approximately 7,400 sq. ft. - so most of the items the store would stock would be fresh items such as fresh produce, fresh seafood, poultry and meat and specialty items.

The ceiling heights were kept at 18 feet and were kept exposed (painted black), the floors are stained concrete and wood was used over columns and beams to create a rustic feeling. Wood fixtures were used in the produce section and throughout the store. Awnings were used over the windows and the produce carts to also create the market feeling. My inspiration came from an Italian grocery store called Eataly (www.eataly.com). Fresh bread will be delivered daily and will be sold retail and used for the sandwiches made in the cafe.

PRODUCE SECTION OF GROCERY STORE

CAFE IN GROCERY STORE

I designed 3 levels of lofts: Level 1 -Extended Stay Lofts, Level 2 - Affordable Lofts and Level 3 - Universal Design Lofts. All of the lofts will use sustainable materials such as:

* Stained concrete flooring (Extended Stay Loft 1)
* Bamboo Wood Flooring (all other lofts)
* Vencork Flooring (all loft bathrooms, except E.S. Loft 1)
* Wheat based cabinets with bamboo veneer (affordable lofts and
Universal Design Lofts)
* Salvaged (reclaimed) Wood - Cabinets in Extended Stay Lofts
* Energy Star Appliances
* Energy Efficient Plumbing fixtures
* Low VOC (volatile organic compound) Paints and Stains
* Paperstone counters
* Eco friendly furniture by Green Culture Furniture
* Lutron Fabric Shades
* 42" access in kitchens and hallways
* Universal Design concepts


Level 1 - EXTENDED STAY LOFTS - these lofts will be located on the 3rd floor of the building and were designed to meet the needs of people that come to Baton Rouge for business (or other reasons) and will be here for an extended length of stay. The square footage of these lofts was kept between 590 sq ft and 780 sq ft. I used a French Country (light yellow, blue and gold) to create a warm and intimate feeling to the spaces. I felt that this was important to make people feel more at home while being transient.



EXTENDED STAY LOFT #1


FLOOR PLAN - EXTENDED STAY LOFT #1



EXTENDED STAY LOFT #2 - VIEW FROM KITCHEN AREA



EXTENDED STAY LOFT #2 - VIEW FROM SLEEPING AREA


FLOOR PLAN - EXTENDED STAY LOFT #2

Level 2 - AFFORDABLE LOFTS: These lofts were designed to meet the needs of the community. There is not enough affordable housing downtown. These lofts will run from 680 sq.ft to 1100 sq. ft and rent would be under $1100.


AFFORDABLE LOFT - 3 BEDROOM


FLOOR PLAN - AFFORDABLE LOFT - 3 BEDROOM


3 - Universal Design Lofts: These lofts were designed to meet the needs people who were a little more affluent and wanted lofts that incorporated universal design - so that they could age in place. These lofts offer 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom plans and most have balconeys. Universal Design features were applied throughout the lofts, with greater focus in the kitchen and bath areas.


UNIVERSAL DESIGN LOFT - VIEW FR DINING ROOM


UNIVERSAL DESIGN LOFT - FULL VIEW OF KITCHEN


UNIVERSAL DESIGN LOFT - VIEW OF DINING AREA

Loft Floor Plans

This floor plan is for the 8th floor which will be larger lofts and will offer better ammenities. These lofts focus more on universal design and their application.



This floor plan is for lofts 4-7 which are affordable lofts. They will have some universal concepts, such as wider doorways and hallways and will use sustainable materials.



These lofts are the Extended Stay lofts - their size is approx. 580 to 830 sq. ft. They are smaller in size because they set up for efficiency and are for short term leases (1 month to 3 months).

Logo Design - Final Rendition

I have worked with my logo a little more and decided on the below logo for my project. The 3 symbols represent "wind energy, solar energy and healthy food (living).

These two perspectives were modeled first in Sketch Up and then will have color and texture applied. My goal was to create an "open air market feel" similar to the European markets inside. My inspiration for this was the Italian grocery store Eataly in Torrin, European open markets and various farmer markets.

Grocery Store Floor Plan

Universal Design Concepts

I would like to apply the following Residential Universal Design Standards to the 8th floor, which are the largest of the lofts. The lofts on floors 3-7 would not allow all of these standards to be applied because of space, but I would like to incorporate them whereever possible. The following list of standards have been established by residential universal design practioners. It is not complete and often varies from designer to designer.

Appliances:

Cooktops - maximum 34 inches (86.4 cm) above the floor

Dishwashers - raised to align top rack with countertop

Refrigerator Drawers - start at 18 inches (45.7 cm) above floor

Bathroom:

Toilet - Seat 17 to 19 inches (43.2 to 48.3 cm) above floor, though standard
height may be better for some people.
- Clearance - 18 to 36 inches (45.7 to 91.4 cm) clearance at front and
side

Countertops and Work Surfaces:

Height: 28 to 34 inches (71.1 to 86.4 cm) up to 42 inches (106.7 cm) for tall
people.
Width - minimum 30 inches (76.2 cm)
Depth - maximum 27 inches (68.6 cm)
Knee Clearance for seated users - 27 inches (68.6 cm) high, at least 17 inches (43.2 cm) deep and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide.
Toe Clearance under base cabinets: 9 inches (22.9 cm) high, at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep, at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide.

Doorways:

Widths: clearance of at least 32 to 34 inches (81.3 to 86.4) with door open (a 34 inch door - 86.4) provides a 32 inch clearance (81.3 cm); a 36 inch (91.4 cm) wide door provides a 34 inches (86.4 cm) clearance.

Threshold: .25 inch to .5 inch (6 mm to 1.3 cm) height; .75 inch (1.9 cm) for exterior sliding doors (thresholds flush with the floor are best for all doors).

Electrical Outlets:

Height: 15 inches (38.1 cm) above floor (18 to 25 inches(45.7 to 63.5 cm)

Residential Universal Design Standards: The following list of standards have been established by residential universal design practioners. It is not complete and often varies from designer to designer.

Appliances:

Cooktops - maximum 34 inches (86.4 cm) above the floor

Dishwashers - raised to align top rack with countertop

Refrigerator Drawers - start at 18 inches (45.7 cm) above floor

Bathroom:

Toilet - Seat 17 to 19 inches (43.2 to 48.3 cm) above floor, though standard
height may be better for some people.
- Clearance - 18 to 36 inches (45.7 to 91.4 cm) clearance at front and
side

Countertops and Work Surfaces:

Height: 28 to 34 inches (71.1 to 86.4 cm) up to 42 inches (106.7 cm) for tall
people.
Width - minimum 30 inches (76.2 cm)
Depth - maximum 27 inches (68.6 cm)
Knee Clearance for seated users - 27 inches (68.6 cm) high, at least 17 inches (43.2 cm) deep and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide.
Toe Clearance under base cabinets: 9 inches (22.9 cm) high, at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep, at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide.

Doorways:

Widths: clearance of at least 32 to 34 inches (81.3 to 86.4) with door open (a 34 inch door - 86.4) provides a 32 inch clearance (81.3 cm); a 36 inch (91.4 cm) wide door provides a 34 inches (86.4 cm) clearance.

Threshold: .25 inch to .5 inch (6 mm to 1.3 cm) height; .75 inch (1.9 cm) for exterior sliding doors (thresholds flush with the floor are best for all doors).

Electrical Outlets:

Height: 15 inches (38.1 cm) above floor (18 to 25 inches(45.7 to 63.5 cm)

Sinks:

Height of front edge - maximum 34 inches (86.4 cm) - recommended range similar to that for countertops and work surfaces.

Depth to faucet: maximum 17 inches (43.2 cm) - 12 inches (.3 m) preferred.

Clearance underneath - minimum 27 inches (68.6 cm) high - preferably 29 inches (73.7 cm), 30 inches (76.2 cm) wide; maximum 17 inches (43.2 cm) deep, including 8 inches (20.3 cm) to under sink pieces.

Sink depth- maximum 6 1/2” (16.5 cm)

Storage:

Shelf height for accessibility by seated user - maximum 40 t0 48 inches (101.6 - 121.9 cm)

Washer and Dryer:

Front loading with door opening between 15 and 34 inches (38.1 to 86.4cm) above floor. Recommended minimum circulation space in front of machines - 30 to 48 inches (76.2 by 121.9 cm).

Windows:

Maximum sill height for access and views: 36 inches (91.4 cm)