Second place in student category in 13th Annual (2011) Northwest Design Awards contest for design project of family room with adjoining kitchen.

1. Washington – Oregon – Idaho – Montana - Western Canada - Alaska
Organized by:
 Seattle Design Center
5701 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 378
Seattle, WA 98108
Category Entered:
 Student
2nd Place
Design Goals:
 Create a functional, well space-planned family room and kitchen
 Unify family and kitchen space into one harmonious open space
 Bring the outside atmosphere to the interior space using colors
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2. Principal design challenge/goal and resolution:
 The project goal was to design a 24’ x 24’ family room to seat 8
or more with areas for reading, playing cards, and watching TV,
with a computer desk and fireplace. To create a sense of
individual and cozy spaces within the large room, I divided the
space into alcoves. To accommodate the room’s multi-
functionality requirements and strengthen the “whole room”
appearance, I designed built-ins.
Secondary design challenge/goal and resolution:
 It was my personal challenge to expand the design to the
adjoining kitchen. Kitchen cabinets, family room built-ins, and
overall color scheme were chosen to emphasize an unified “one
room” feel. Another goal was to bring the outside atmosphere
into the interior space using colors and a wall accent.
Sustainable products and principles
incorporated in the design :
 DuPont’s “Green Approved” and GREENGUARD certified Corian
solid surface countertops and Formica’s LEED rated and
GREENGUARD certified DecoMetal wall accent were selected as
sustainable materials.
Lines/Manufacturers selected for project:
 Armstrong
 DuPont
 Formica
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3. Special considerations :
 Color-reduced vision and color blindness was given
consideration. A color blindness simulation study was
performed.
normal
atypical monochromatic
typical monochromatic
blue-blind
blue-reduced
green-blind
green-reduced
red-blind
red-reduced
Square Footage:
 Family room=555 sq. ft., Kitchen=317 sq. ft., Nook=103 sq. ft.,
Butler’s & Pantry=58 sq. ft., Total=1033 sq. ft. (see floor plan for
the area outlined in yellow).
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6. Elevation - North
Elevation - South
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