1. A Tale of Two Cities
Kristen Aura Del Pozo
ID333 Spring 2015
Interior Design Studio V
K. Ryan & G. Ebbini
22 April, 2015
Design Development
Av. Das Naçoes Unidas, São Paulo, Brazil
2. Concept developmentA Tale of Two Cities
innovative - Contrast - division
A Tale of Two Cities creates the beginning conceptual process of a work office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The work place in Sao Paulo is set to be developed in 5 years
from now, this should be kept in mind while designing the space. The business that will be occupying the workspace has a great commitment in being innovative,
hard workers, and having individuality which needs to be seen in the space. The core values of the business should tie into the surrounding location, in this case Sao
Paulo, Brazil. Sao Paulo, Brazil is known for its large skyscrapers, vibrancy, and growing economy but when one takes a good look into the city one will see that it has
a lot more to offer. Sao Paulo is divided into two sections the lower income areas and the wealthy areas, these areas show a contrast within the city. This division gives
the impression that Sao Paulo could be two completely different cities. To design this workplace the concepts of both the city and business shall be combined. These
concepts can be seen in the floor plan of the space. The idea of hard work is shown with the glass partitions around the workstations, this allows for all to see the hard
work that is done by the employees. Division is created with separation of spaces from workstations to private offices and so on, it also is created with the use dividing
spaces with curved and straight lines. Using new materials with reclaimed materials in the spaces represent contrast with reclaimed wood, rustic metals, concrete,
metal, and glass. Innovation relates to both the workplace and Sao Paulo and can be seen in the design of the space with the use of reclaimed items like palettes, crates,
and taking advantage of resources. The workplace designed takes on the concept explored by the idea of a “Tale of Two Cities.”
3. Programming objectives
problem statement
Program
- 20,000 Total square feet for main floor and mezzanine
- 15,000 SF for main floor this includes the core
- 5,000 SF for the mezzanine
- 80 Shared workstations
- 2 Large team rooms, 10 - 12 people
- 1 Phone Booth accomadate 4 people
- 5 Casual Conference, seats 4
- 3 Small Conference, seats 4 -6 people
- 2 Large Conference, seats 10- 12 people
- 2 Large Conference AV, seats 10 - 12 people
- 1 Comm. Center (Copy/Mail)
- 1 Storage Area
- Reception with waiting areas
- 1 Kitchenette with Lunch room
- Break out area
- 2 Single Occupant Private Office
- 7 Private offices
- Working Nook
- Retreat and Quiet Areas
- 20% Circulation
- Mezzanine floor with vertical access
A growing business has given the opportunity to design a new workplace set to be built 5 years from
now for their hard working employees. This company’s ideal workspace should incorporate their core
values, beliefs, and bring in the community of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
global context
Site Description
Av. Das Naçoes Unidas, São Paulo, Brazil
4. main floor planfirst level
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
12. main floor
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
Entrance
Sherwin williams: chinese red
Steelcase: royale butter rummohawk: midnightConcrete with wood print
Adobe brick
Newspaper wall covering
13. Monumental stairsmain floor
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
mohawk: midnight Concrete with wood print Newspaper wall covering
reclaimed wood planks
reclaimed wood planks
reclaimed wood planks
14. main floor
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
Workstations
Concrete with wood print
mohawk: midnight
brazilian teak natural
15. main floor
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
Workstations view
brazilian teak natural
adobe brick
16. main floor
UP
Botoeira
Workstations
Team Room
Team Room
Storage
Waiting Area
Waiting
Area
Reception
Entry
Small Conference
Workstations
Large
Conference AV
Large
Conference
Comm.
Center
Casual Conference
Large
Conference
Large
Conference
AV
Phone
Booth
Conference area
newspaper wall covering
adobe brick
sherwin williams: chinese red sherwin williams: Bee
18. mezzanine
DN
Botoeira
Private Office
Private Office
Break Out
Kitchenette
Quiet Area
Nooks
Retreat Area
Lunch Room
break out
steelcase: royale butter rum
brazilian teak natural
red blend mosaic
adobe brick
beechwood chocolate brown
