The design team was tasked with enhancing the 10-year old student lounge area at Waukesha County Technical College's Pewaukee campus. The new design will provide a variety of comfortable and flexible seating options, improve visibility between spaces, and incorporate sustainability features. Durable and cleanable finishes in warm colors will create a welcoming atmosphere. Power sources will be added throughout for electronic devices. The redesign will transform the lounge into a modern space that considers students, faculty, staff, and the environment.

1. WCTC WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Student Lounge Design Concept

2. Design Team Team Members: Lynn Braun, Amanda Westhoff, Carin Van As, Jen Strenke, and Mauricio Aguilar

3. Design Challenge Problem Statement: Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) and Student Life want to enhance the school's Student Lounge Area in the College Center of the Pewaukee Campus located in Pewaukee Wisconsin. They would like to update furniture, artwork, and finish selections that have been in the space for 10 years. A fresh approach to comfort, flexibility, and style are encouraged for the new design of the existing lounge. Areas within the Student Lounge such as the Reception and the Coffee Shop need to be addressed and blended into the new design. They would also like to see the TV Lounge area remain within the Student Lounge, but with enhanced visibility between the areas. Also, there are four (4) pieces of 3D art that need to be incorporated into the new design. Some design solutions they are opposed to include; a dedicated stage for events and closed off sight lines to the exterior windows. The Student Lounge is a high traffic area therefore durability of the finishes should be considered as well as move ability and daily maintenance. Sustainability is something the college is embracing and they would like to see Green products/selections incorporated into the new design as well. The new design should also be ADA compliant and built to the local/state building codes. Students – Faculty – Staff - Environment

4. Design Challenge

5. Research & Development Site visits: Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI Carroll University – Waukesha, WI

6. Research & Development Survey:

7. Concept Statement Concept Statement: Team Designs In Perspective will provide Waukesha County Technical College and Student Life with a conceptual design for the Student Lounge in the Pewaukee Campus College Center, located in Pewaukee Wisconsin. The new design will include space planning to provide the students, staff, and faculty a Student Lounge with a variety of seating options that will allow the space to take on many different functions. The design will also enhance the flexibility of the space while providing a comfortable setting for students studying, relaxing, or meeting friends. There will also be power sources added to the floor throughout the Lounge, to accommodate the increasing popularity of laptops and electronic devices. The newly designed Lounge will become an urban/modern space through the creative use of architectural elements and updated furniture. A warm and inviting atmosphere will be created through the sensible use of warm colors such as reds, yellows, and oranges that will be mixed into an overall neutral color scheme. The colors will bring the style and environment to life through the finishes selected. These durable and cleanable finishes will mix texture and pattern within the space to provide harmony through variety, while withstanding the daily use of the Student Lounge. Lastly, Designs in Perspective will make a conscious effort to make selections that consider the students, faculty, staff and the environment. Students – Faculty – Staff - Environment

8. Design Concept Warmth Color Environment Power Light Study

9. Existing Floor Plan Existing Floor Plan Reception TV Lounge Student Lounge Coffee Shop

10. New Floor Plan

11. Architectural Finishes

12. Furniture & Upholstery

13. Furniture & Upholstery

14. Lighting Applications

15. Rendered Floor Plan

16. Rendered Elevations

17. Rendered Perspectives

18. Special Thanks To WCTC Students WCTC Faculty & Staff