Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
desk crit reflection
working with ruby and debbie, we have created a very symmetrical design. having a central area, open to the basement with seating and art work displayed around the open area. storefronts are then located around that central location. i was partnered with matt and he brought to my attention that this was possibly not the best solution on how we display the panels of art and where the storefronts are located and the fact that everything is very symmetrical. the panels of art were going to be hung by cable to the ceiling. however, we as a group wanted it to looking meaningful and not just placed there. matt had the suggestion of the illusion of floating panels which could be attached in the floor around the open area and having them come down into the basement several feet as appose to them stopping at the first floor. he wanted me to brainstorm and further develop the storefronts. is this the correct place for the storefront? could it be more functional somewhere else? he also talked about how symmetrical our floor plan is. central location not be so central? maybe move it over to one side. maybe even having diagonal pathways instead of following along with the columns, who knows! and finally the overhangs we have at our entrances he thought were a neat idea but said to try to not take away from the structure itself and make it look out of place. make subtle gestures. over all i feel like i have some more ideas to further proceed on the design!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Programmatic Needs of a Convenience Center
Retail
Offices
Living
Clear Pathways
Food
Seating
Lighting
Maintenance
Bathrooms (Men's and Women's)
Storage
Entrances
Handicap Access
Parking
Offices
Living
Clear Pathways
Food
Seating
Lighting
Maintenance
Bathrooms (Men's and Women's)
Storage
Entrances
Handicap Access
Parking
challenge 3 part 2
RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
Rodeo Drive, the most famous 3 blocks in America and most likely the most expensive 3 blocks in the world. This is where the rich and famous shop and where tourist window-shop in hopes of seeing the famous. With stores like Armani, Gucci, Chanel and Tiffany’s, Rodeo only appeals to the wealthy. With its stunning architectural details like marble columns and resembles classic European architecture.
THE MARKET CHARLESTON, NORTH CAROLINA
One of Charleston’s prized possessions is the Old City Market located downtown. Several buildings that are almost completely open on all sides are lined up dividing streets in the heart of downtown. Over 100 vendors set up their booths and sell foods and souvenirs. It is definitely an energetic place but can sometimes get really crowded because of the small pathways. However, one of the most celebrated traditions are the woman weaving and selling the sweet-grass baskets, a tradition that has been passed down from the slaves.
ARASTA BAZAAR ISTANBUL
At Arasta Bazaar in Istanbul one can find hand woven carpets, ceramics handcrafted items and leather goods. Being so crowded with merchants, products and touts, for first timers it can be a little overwhelming with merchants in your face telling you to buy this, buy that. However, do not let this stop you because one can find many treasures and the experience will definitely be memorable.
JOYPOLIS (SEGA) JAPAN
Located in Tokyo, Japan, this arcade not only functions as a place to play video games but an amusement park. Operated by Sega, this arcade houses all the latest games and technology but still shows off the oldie but goodie games. Neon lights and modern furniture makes this arcade the place to be.
KING OF PRUSSIA MALL PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
This upscale tourist attraction has several department stores including Bloomingdales, JCPenny, Macy’s and Nordstrom and over 400 stores and restaurants. Being such a large mall some stores have multiple stores such as The Sunglasses Hut, Bath & Body Works and Hallmark Cards. Also because of its size, hotels are placed near the mall due to the fact that it is the largest mall on the east coast. The architecture is the best of both worlds by using modern with touches of old architecture like stain glass, domed ceilings and patterned floors.
RELATING BACK TO REVOLUTION MILLS...
Revolution Mills would most likely be similar to a shopping mall but with not as much traffic. Perhaps not having chain stores and more boutiques and specialty stores would fit Revolution Mills better. There would be stores to set itself different, kind of like a mall and a main street put together.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
revolution mills studio
"It's always important to know where we came from," Hanchett said. "It's important to celebrate the hard work and vision that created the world we're in now, to realize that it didn't just happen [on its own]. Tom Hanchett, historian at the Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte.
Who knew that so much history from the industrial revolution took place here in Greensboro. The Cone brothers conducted their textile business after traveling all through the south. They entered the cloth manufacturing first in 1887. They then convinced 90% of the southern textile companies to allow Cone Export and Commission Company market their goods. In 1890 Cone moved to New York then came back to Greensboro because of the cotton fields, gins, warehouses and railroads.
The Cone brothers since then have embarked on a few different enterprises such as a cotton mill and flannel mill thanks to their good friends Emanuel and Herman Sternberger. The cotton mill quickly became a national leader in the making of denim. By the mid twentieth century the Cone corporation manufactured products like drills, suedes, jeans, diapers, sateens and other things.
Cone Mills shut their door in February 1982 and put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Sold to Revolution Associates, they were supposed to made into apartments but it was said they were not suitable for apartments and it was sold again. In 2003, Revolution Studio bought the mill and renovations began. Now 250,00 square feet of the 600,00 square feet mill is renovated and holds 97 businesses. Soon when the all the renovations are complete the mill and the memories will be back.
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Who knew that so much history from the industrial revolution took place here in Greensboro. The Cone brothers conducted their textile business after traveling all through the south. They entered the cloth manufacturing first in 1887. They then convinced 90% of the southern textile companies to allow Cone Export and Commission Company market their goods. In 1890 Cone moved to New York then came back to Greensboro because of the cotton fields, gins, warehouses and railroads.
The Cone brothers since then have embarked on a few different enterprises such as a cotton mill and flannel mill thanks to their good friends Emanuel and Herman Sternberger. The cotton mill quickly became a national leader in the making of denim. By the mid twentieth century the Cone corporation manufactured products like drills, suedes, jeans, diapers, sateens and other things.
Cone Mills shut their door in February 1982 and put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Sold to Revolution Associates, they were supposed to made into apartments but it was said they were not suitable for apartments and it was sold again. In 2003, Revolution Studio bought the mill and renovations began. Now 250,00 square feet of the 600,00 square feet mill is renovated and holds 97 businesses. Soon when the all the renovations are complete the mill and the memories will be back.
Revolution Studios
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Inspiration...
all of these pictures inspired me in many different ways. the ball bouncing and the man serving gave me my inspiration of the exterior and possible fixtures. the motion of the way the ball bounced was really my influence. from that motion i attempted to apply that in the architecture and fixture. the previous designer had really focused on the curves of the tennis ball. i too took inspiration from that and mimicked those curves to create different layers of flooring to display tennis products. my tag and bag i am still brainstorming about. however, the photo of the ball and racket together inspired the possible look of my tag. most likely more abstract with layers of different materials. the color choices came from the color of a tennis ball, clay court, green court, and the color of strings in a racket.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Case Study 1...Storefronts and Windows
COLDWATER CREEK
The unique architecture of the store Coldwater Creek, gives it a not so typical storefront. The doors to enter are set back from the windows several feet. To draw your attention and know where to enter, a modern arch is located above the doors. This particular store went with a more natural look with the use of woods and stacked stone. Stone frames the store windows. In the windows an onlooker would notice several mannequins dressed to impress standing in the window. However, they do catch your eye but do not disrupt the view into the store.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Is less always more? In this particular case it is. Abercrombie & Fitch almost hides their products behind navy colored shutters and low lighting. Walking by makes it very had for one to see in. This leaves a buyer wanting more so they go inside to see what is in store for them. Being so secret about their product gives them a more exclusive and upscale name. Back to the less is more comment; Abercrombie & Fitch uses sex to sell their product. At the front doors a customer notices a large poster of a shirtless, muscular guy. This will sure draw in the young girls.
HOLLISTER CO.
Where’s the beach? This California styled beach hut draws the beach lovers of the east coast. From the front, Hollister looks like a really neat and fun place to go in. Its porch hut like entrance seems very inviting. They use plants and a seating area to give it that beach hut feel which makes one feel welcome. Small windows allow the onlooker to see in, however the low-lit store makes that rather difficult. Like Abercrombie & Fitch, they too want to keep their product exclusive to draw the buyer in their store. Only a few mannequins dressed cool allow you to see what type of clothing you will find inside. Their sign is located at the bottom of the porch and inside around the seating area. However, by their one of a kind look, almost everyone could tell you which store is Hollister.
REI
Recreational Equipment Inc. is all about the outdoors. The front of the store has a modern look to it though. At first glance it reminds me of a cliff and people repelling from it. The windows display very well the products they are selling. REI’s logo let alone says a lot about what the store is about with mountains and a tree. You can easily spot the logo and full name of the store plastered on the building.
OLD NAVY
Simple but noticeable is how Old Navy’s stores appear. Simple includes an arched roof with arched, frosted glass behind the noticeably large letters of Old Navy. Below the name is a metal awning that shades the windows and doors. The windows are filled with the typical mannequins displaying the newest styles of clothing. They have a very well lit store, which allows people to window shop. This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Good meaning people can clearly see you products but the bad is being able to see without coming in may keep people that are not familiar with that store from coming in.
APPLE
The apple with a bite out of it is worldly known as Apple, the computer company’s symbol. The word Apple is not even present on this storefront, but then again is not even needed. Two well-lighted Apple logos frame the entrance. Displays in the windows show off the newest products in a large scale. There may not be much color but it makes a bold statement.
URBAN OUTFITTERS
Urban Outfitters is a very trendy store. By walking by you are able to see how colorful the store is by all the beautiful, bright chandeliers placed everywhere throughout the store. Even the name is well lit so buyers can easily spot the store. The window display is completely open to the rest of the store. I see this a good thing because it allows one to see other products. However, I see it as a bad thing because it takes away from the selected items on display. They blend in with everything else and are not as noticeable.
HARRODS
Harrods of London is large, high-end department store. With enormous windows allows the viewer to see exactly how big the store is. Displays of mannequins and other products sit in the windows with a backdrop of the store. The entrance is set back a few feet from the windows. Framing the entrance are two smaller windows that showcases some of there most expensive jewelry.
EXPENSIVE!
I wonder if it is expensive? Expensive is located in Italy. This store is very symmetrical. Two windows up top with mannequins and two arched below, one being the door. The arches are framed by an architectural detail. The symmetrical look works in their favor I think. It gives a put together, sophisticated kind of appearance which goes with the type of clothing they are selling.
JUICY COUTURE
Couture: the business of designing and making clothes. Juicy Couture created an eye catching window display by creating an actual scene. “Defend your couture” is written large which describes what is the scene is about it. The mannequin with the huge golden gloves knocked out the other mannequin on the floor, hence the black eye. Obviously miss golden gloves was defending her couture or style. I like the display mainly because it is different from most windows. It eye catching and funny!
The unique architecture of the store Coldwater Creek, gives it a not so typical storefront. The doors to enter are set back from the windows several feet. To draw your attention and know where to enter, a modern arch is located above the doors. This particular store went with a more natural look with the use of woods and stacked stone. Stone frames the store windows. In the windows an onlooker would notice several mannequins dressed to impress standing in the window. However, they do catch your eye but do not disrupt the view into the store.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Is less always more? In this particular case it is. Abercrombie & Fitch almost hides their products behind navy colored shutters and low lighting. Walking by makes it very had for one to see in. This leaves a buyer wanting more so they go inside to see what is in store for them. Being so secret about their product gives them a more exclusive and upscale name. Back to the less is more comment; Abercrombie & Fitch uses sex to sell their product. At the front doors a customer notices a large poster of a shirtless, muscular guy. This will sure draw in the young girls.
HOLLISTER CO.
Where’s the beach? This California styled beach hut draws the beach lovers of the east coast. From the front, Hollister looks like a really neat and fun place to go in. Its porch hut like entrance seems very inviting. They use plants and a seating area to give it that beach hut feel which makes one feel welcome. Small windows allow the onlooker to see in, however the low-lit store makes that rather difficult. Like Abercrombie & Fitch, they too want to keep their product exclusive to draw the buyer in their store. Only a few mannequins dressed cool allow you to see what type of clothing you will find inside. Their sign is located at the bottom of the porch and inside around the seating area. However, by their one of a kind look, almost everyone could tell you which store is Hollister.
REI
Recreational Equipment Inc. is all about the outdoors. The front of the store has a modern look to it though. At first glance it reminds me of a cliff and people repelling from it. The windows display very well the products they are selling. REI’s logo let alone says a lot about what the store is about with mountains and a tree. You can easily spot the logo and full name of the store plastered on the building.
OLD NAVY
Simple but noticeable is how Old Navy’s stores appear. Simple includes an arched roof with arched, frosted glass behind the noticeably large letters of Old Navy. Below the name is a metal awning that shades the windows and doors. The windows are filled with the typical mannequins displaying the newest styles of clothing. They have a very well lit store, which allows people to window shop. This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Good meaning people can clearly see you products but the bad is being able to see without coming in may keep people that are not familiar with that store from coming in.
APPLE
The apple with a bite out of it is worldly known as Apple, the computer company’s symbol. The word Apple is not even present on this storefront, but then again is not even needed. Two well-lighted Apple logos frame the entrance. Displays in the windows show off the newest products in a large scale. There may not be much color but it makes a bold statement.
URBAN OUTFITTERS
Urban Outfitters is a very trendy store. By walking by you are able to see how colorful the store is by all the beautiful, bright chandeliers placed everywhere throughout the store. Even the name is well lit so buyers can easily spot the store. The window display is completely open to the rest of the store. I see this a good thing because it allows one to see other products. However, I see it as a bad thing because it takes away from the selected items on display. They blend in with everything else and are not as noticeable.
HARRODS
Harrods of London is large, high-end department store. With enormous windows allows the viewer to see exactly how big the store is. Displays of mannequins and other products sit in the windows with a backdrop of the store. The entrance is set back a few feet from the windows. Framing the entrance are two smaller windows that showcases some of there most expensive jewelry.
EXPENSIVE!
I wonder if it is expensive? Expensive is located in Italy. This store is very symmetrical. Two windows up top with mannequins and two arched below, one being the door. The arches are framed by an architectural detail. The symmetrical look works in their favor I think. It gives a put together, sophisticated kind of appearance which goes with the type of clothing they are selling.
JUICY COUTURE
Couture: the business of designing and making clothes. Juicy Couture created an eye catching window display by creating an actual scene. “Defend your couture” is written large which describes what is the scene is about it. The mannequin with the huge golden gloves knocked out the other mannequin on the floor, hence the black eye. Obviously miss golden gloves was defending her couture or style. I like the display mainly because it is different from most windows. It eye catching and funny!
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