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KATTIE MERCADO
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A START-UP TECH COMPANY OFFICE DESIGN
A RE-DESIGN OF A SAN FRANCISCO HOSTEL
A COMMUNITY RUN LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER
FIRST LEVEL SECOND LEVELBASEMENT LEVEL
Is the gateway to your adventures. It offers FLEXIBLE accommodations and supports spontaneous travel. This space reinforces a youthful traveler’s mindset which places value in freedom and individuality. It is NOT TYPICAL or inside the box”. NoBo represents a mentality of NO Boundaries and challenges old methodology.
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RESTAURANT
TYPICAL KING SIZED ACCOMMODATIONS TYPICAL SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
SPEAK EASY LOUNGE
Floor Plan Ceiling Plan
FLOOR PLAN RCP
Connection
Multi-Faceted
Transformation
Floor Plan Ceiling Plan
RCP
LOBBY OPEN OFFICE
SECTION CUT ELEVATION
HUDDLE AREA
MAIN CIRCULATION
OPEN MEETING AREAOPEN OFFICE/ COLLABORATION
Every large urban city across the United States exhibits dense human populations of diverse backgrounds, sharing walls without sharing bonds.
Language and cultural barriers create instances of fear, discord, and tension throughout a community. Multilingualism is essential for inter-cultural relations because it provides a pathway to understanding other ways of living, encourages tolerance, and promotes positive social relations. The goal is to unite people and achieve community cohesion.
Open To Below
SECOND FLOORFIRST FLOOR
18. Learning Lab19. Quiet Study20. Auditory Lab21. Budding Minds22. Boot-Camp Lab23. Practice in Pairs24. Digital Pen Pal25. Pop Culture Cinemas
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1. Entry2. Folklore Stage3. The Melting Pot4. The Happenings5. Book Exchange6. Informal Labs 7. Common Grounds8. Refreshment Area9. Collaboration Shop10. Lockers11. Storage12. Supply Closet13. Electrical Room14. Mens Restroom15. Womans Restroom16. Elevator17. Exit
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The Global Language center provides the community with a place for common grounds. It supports language learning and sharing. This unique center reinforces the concept “Pana-Scopic Perspective” - the ability to see the world through a wider range of views.
INFORMAL LAB
COLLABORATION SPACE
Kattie [email protected]
310 562 5288