Hipster Haven...Balance to a Fast Paced Life

Constant Fluidity

In a perfect world everyone is equal. However we are not all perfect and must accommodate to one another. In my design I adhered to everyone including handicapped. In this fluid plan clients enter a passage way from the lobby behind a glass wall and enter the spa area. With a modern take on Roman bath houses you first enter the Tepedarium, following this is a Caldarium, and finally is a Frigidarium bath. The ramp is incorporated into the floor of the spa. The continuation of the railing is a glass block 2' wall hiding the view of the client in the spa, however creating a peaceful environment within the bath. The walls are a continuous pattern of glass blocks which flow up to the domed ceiling. The blocks are translucent blue tinted glass in back are l.e.d. lights set up to flow in a pattern as if waves are running down the walls. There are no breaks or pauses. This spa gives the client the freedom to move as desired and continue in the recovery to true revitalization.


Floor Plan 1/4"=1'-0"

Elevation A 1/4"=1'0"

Elevation B 1/4"=1'-0"

Reflective Ceiling Plan 1/4"=1'-0"

Section Cut 1/4"=1'-0"
Model at 1/2"=1'-0"

Tepedarium

Frigidarium

Caldarium

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FF& E Specifications

Walls- Glass Blocks

L.E.D. lights behind

Floor- Marble (rough finish grade)

Foutain seating area and walls- Mosaic tile

a place to bathe...

http://www.myswitzerland.com/en.cfm/interests/wellness/offer-Activities_Excursions-Winter_Relaxing-26726.html

Many cultures have different bathing rituals. The ultimate goal is relaxation and revival. I am doing research on Roman Bathing Rituals. I find it interesting how open and comfortable people were to bathe around eachother. However, I would like to take the idea of the roman bath house and modernize it. In sticking to the main functions of Roman bathing: a tepidarium, which is a warm pool, a frigidarium, which is a cold pool, and a caldarium, which is a hot room. I feel that not only is water a main focus for this project, but the human interaction and the sense of touch. Whether this be a massage or a guide to help these customers into the water. More research on code standards and comfort needs to be done.

Cucina Rustica...a place to dine

La Cucina Rustica

(Rustic Kitchen)

La Bellezza Delle Montagne Incontra la Pasione Della Cucina

(The beauty of the mountains is introduced to the passion of the kitchen)

My concept was to incorporate the natural beauty of Tuscany, the passion for food and togetherness of the family. In doing my precedent analysis for this project I felt it necessary to design for the culture. In Italy the main meal of the day is lunch (pranzo) in which everyone comes home from work or school during siesta time to be together with the family. This room is designed mainly for eating and gathering during mid day where natural light is abundant. Afterwards users of this space can converse over espresso and comfortably enjoy the dining experience.

I first started out with the design of my table. I wanted it to be a rustic butcher block style. The table is made of oak wood and coated with a heat protectant. I didn't want it to have a gloss finish so no stain was necessary.


The structure of the table is supported with a cross beam holding the weight of the table top. It is 10'x4' and 2'-6" tall. The table seats 12 people.

Scale for both models is at 1"=1'-0"
The side buffet table follows the rustic concept. It is designed with two drawers for commodity. The side server dimensions are 5'W x 3'H x 2'D.

The Floor Plan shows the layout of the room. As you can see neither of my windows or doors are closed. Purposely I have kept the space open to the exterior. This is an "outdoor" eating space, there are four walls and a roof, however there are openings to the exterior space. I imagine this space to be off of a kitchen which contains a wood burning stove to roast lamb of other cultural foods. The finish of the floor is slate tiles, and a border of ceramic tiles. The room is 26'-6"x 15'.

In the reflective ceiling plan the viewer is able to see the placement of the three chandeliers. Scale is at 1/2"=1'-0"

Elevation A scale 1/2"=1'-0"

From this view the viewer is able to see the significant height of the ceiling which is a vaulted cathedral ceiling. From the floor to the roof it is 20'. The main chandelier is centered with the table and lowered to emphasize the dining area. The other two are off set lighting used to create a softer lighting.

Elevation B scale 1/2"=1'-0"

This elevation shows the placement of the crossbeam, where the chandelier is centered on. It also shows a frontal view of my side serve table within the space.

This is a section cut for Elevation B it shows the conection from the roof to the support beam, and the connection into the concrete.

Here is a perspective demonstrating the space filled and interacted within.

Manifesto Detailed Functional Elegance

The inspiration for my manifesto is from the Baroque and Victorian movements. The detailed, ornate brilliance is what moves me. The patterns alone within the fabrics and wall coverings give me great ideas. When I design, the first that comes to mind is details and curves. I then decide on how this product can be put together or made. My passion for baroque architecture started since I was young and studied music. When I see baroque architecture for example Salon de la Princesse, one of my favorites the details and curves sing to me. It is as if walls can talk. This style is beautiful to me and within my design I couldn't see anything else. I am aware that many people are sick of this overdone perfect style but to me this is good design.