Concept Statement:
When designing the environment of a building it should meet all the client’s needs. Those needs are creative, motivation, privacy, and wellness. The office will be furnished with vibrant colors and materials that are motivating to get the work done and help inspire the creative process. Sunlight is more motivating than fluorescent lighting, so natural light will be used wherever possible. Communication and collaborating is very important in a graphic design company, so the layout for the office will be an open office environment. There will be more open spaces to collaborate rather than small closed in offices. The resolve system by Herman Miller will be the main furniture system used. It creates an open and inviting office space for employees and clients. The office environment should be very inviting for all clients because it makes them feel a part of the design process. Privacy and wellness relate to each other in many ways. If the office environment is too loud for someone it is going to affect their work ethics, so visual and acoustic privacy will be incorporated into the design. These are all important aspects of creating a functional workplace for everyone and their needs.
Wellness Statement:
Wellness is the number one issue that most offices face every day. The most common aliment is CTD which is a physical problem that affects workers wellness in the office. CTD stands for cumulative trauma disorder also known as repetitive strain injuries. Tendinitis, tennis elbow, and carpel tunnel syndrome are all examples of CTD. Carpel tunnel syndrome is the most serious of them all. Pain, loss of strength, and numbness in the hand are symptoms that are caused by pressure on the median nerve when it passes through the wrist or carpel tunnel. People don’t realize that their everyday tasks at work are causing these conditions. The conditions are due to repetition of the same movement, awkward wrist positions, uncomfortable body positions, and direct pressure on the wrist or palm. All of these conditions are happening at the employee’s desk and they don’t even know it. There are simple ways to prevent these conditions from evolving. It’s never too late to start improving.
Interior designers should have knowledge about these conditions, so that when they design office workstations they can try to reduce the causes leading to these conditions. They can persuade the client to buy accessories and equipment that are better for the body. When buying office accessories there are three main ideas to keep in mind: make sure the object maintains a sturdy wrist position, the arms have something to lean on and not hang off the desk, and avoid any sharp or hard edges that will press against the palm and wrist. The most common one is the arms hanging off the desk while typing on the keyboard. This form puts so much pressure on the wrists because they have to elevate the rest of the arm. This is most common in using laptops rather than a desktop. The keyboard and mouse should be at the same level with arms flat on the desk. All of these tricks can help reduce the odds of developing one of the CTD conditions.
Description of Wellness Space:
The wellness space that is located in the basement of Landors Corporate Office is Pete’s Putting Green. The space includes one large putting green and is also an eight hole miniature golf center. The putting green is open to the public, but is also a relaxation space for employees to go clear their minds and have fun. The putting green is open seven days a week, experience is not required, and everyone of all ages is welcomed to come and have fun. Golf balls and clubs are available to rent for miniature golf. Those who wish to use the putting greens must bring their own equipment. Individual cubbies and full lockers are available to hold personal belongings and equipment. Pete’s putting green is a ton of fun for everyone.
The concept models that I designed helped inspire the interior of Pete’s putting green. The first concept model illustrates all the different circulation patterns on the putting green. The curved outlines of the miniature golf courses were inspired by my second model with the different curved lines surrounding the sphere. Also the second concept model is the same shape as a golf ball.
Office Environment & Public:
Pete’s putting green serves both the public and the employees in Landors Corporate Office. Pete’s putting green is open all year round which is great for those who want to practice during the winter. Putting greens and miniature golf courses are only open during the spring and summer time. Air conditioning is provided in the summer time, so instead of baking in the sun come to Pete’s. The facility can be rented out for birthday parties and large groups.
The color palate for the interior of the putting green is natural and earth tone colors. These colors give off a calm and relaxing atmosphere. This is to help relieve stress in the office and the workers. It is a great place where they can go on their breaks and get away from the working environment and just have fun. Sitting at a desk and staring at the computer all day long is not good for anyone, so getting up and playing golf helps re-motivate the workers. Employees should take advantage of it because they get to putt and golf for free on their breaks.
Influences from Beijing, China
My putting green and miniature golf wellness space was influenced by my case study region Beijing, China. There are tons of golf courses in Beijing the most popular ones are The Grand Canal Club and Beijing Country Golf Club. The best course in Beijing is the Championship Standard International Club. All three of these courses are challenging even for the experts. China overall has about 500 golf courses and they are looking to open more in the next couple of years. The sport has become more and more popular over the years. The country hopes to have a golf gold medal Olympic winner standing on the Olympic podium by the 2016 Olympic games. The golf courses in Beijing are absolutely beautiful. The grounds are well kept, grass is very green, and beautiful scenic views while on the golf course. The reason why I chose a putting green/miniature golf course was because the popularity of golf keeps increasing. Why not bring the up and coming sport into the work environment for the workers to enjoy.
Wellness Posters:
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| Wellness Space: Logo |
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| Sketch of Cubbies & Lockers |
