Designer: Tina KivaluProject: RMCAD Boroughs Location: Lakewood Colorado Building Area: 122,228 Number of Buildings: 3Maximum number of floors in each building: 2 Occupancy Group: (A) Assembly (B) Business Publication Designed by: Daniyil Onufrishyn

CONTENTS

1. Concept

3. Inspiration

5. Project

7. Client Profile

9. Building One Café Coffee Shop Bridge Center for Sustainable Design

25. Building two Student Center

29. Building Three Recreation Center Recreation center Reception area Climbing wall Aquatic center Level two

43. Programming

47. Schematic Design

67. Research

83. Bibliography

“Creative people need different spaces for different moods and activities. These environments shape perceptions and help determine behavior and mind set”

“Creative people will work whenever and wherever they feel comfortable and inspired. Their workspaces can be as large as a cityscape or as small as a napkin.”

“Measuring creativity is impossible, seeing its effects is easy.”

“Creative people like random and evolving connections, places, as well as knowledge”

“Cultures and places with diverse contexts for life. Work, and play attract creative people”

“Creative people are always on”

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CONCEPT

The Living Pattern Dynamic A recognizable sequence of static or active events to be connected by through consecutive or inconsecutive rhythms or biorhythms.

Patterns unify and bring emphasis to diversity. Both the complex and simplistic elements which compose the realities known to humankind are defined by a network of patterns, sequences, rhythms, symbols, and systems. These orders of operations defined by mathematical function and natural phenomenon govern how all things in our world communicate and thrive within an environment which is both evident and recognizable in whole systems and then with careful acknowledgement at molecular level.

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INSPIRATION

Reference Inspiration for this project has been pulled from multiple art & design styles and periods, architectural features and patterns. Inspiration has also been pulled from patterns that are rel-evant in all aspects of life, art, design and architecture.

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PROJECT

Parameters The redevelopment of the JCRS strip mall located in Lake-wood Colorado and directly adjacent to Rocky Mountain Col-lege of Art + Design’s campus will become RMCAD Boroughs. RMCAD Boroughs will enhance and become an anchor for RMCAD’s unique art and design community. RMCAD Bor-oughs is a community that will support student life, growth and experience by providing students with opportunities to engage in recreation and academics creatively.

RMCAD Boroughs will be a much needed addition to the ever growing campus of Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design and will provide students, faculty and staff a creative environ-ment to learn, practice, work and play.

The project scope will include a market style café, coffee shop and spaces for students to gather and socialize. The Center for Sustainable Design which will lead RMCAD’s sustainable studies within the campus as well as serve as a model and resource for the local community. The Student Center will provide multiple spaces to support multiple student groups such as Student Government. This facility will also house, multiple break out or quiet spaces for students to work, addi-tional gallery spaces, conference rooms and classrooms. The Recreation Center will be a facility that is exclusively for Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design. This facility will accommo-date a climbing center, aquatic center, multiple fitness rooms, yoga studio and indoor track.

Sustainable design strategies will be incorporated throughout the entire project scope from planning stages to construction management strategies. Careful consideration has been made in the selection of finishes, furniture, fixtures and equipment. In addition, RMCAD’s current commitments to sustainabil-ity will hold fast within RMCAD Boroughs. Additionally, the precepts of Biophillia will serve as a consistent premise for the process and design of this project. Respect and responsibility to people, planet and place for current and future generations will become a RMCAD standard.

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CLIENT PROFILE BRIEF

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MARKET STYLE CAFÉ & COFFEE SHOP

The Borough’s MarketThe juxtaposition of the market style café, coffee shop and diversity of seating arrangements creates a diverse and dynamic experience. Patrons of this space have choice. The Borough’s Market will offer many choices from grab and go for those in a time crunch to a freshly prepared meal that can be ordered from The Line. A variety of fresh and organic options will be available on a daily basis. The café will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as late night hours to ac-commodate students working late on campus. Standing on its own as a separate space within the Borough’s Market is Mixed Café. While the Borough’s Market will provide patrons with a variety of beverages, Mixed Café will specialize in the craft of brewing coffee. Patron’s can grab a cup of coffee to go or choose to enjoy their caffeinated beverage while they work in the café.

To compliment The Borough’s Market and Mixed Café the design of the facility yields itself to a variety of seating choices which can support large groups for meetings both academic and social. The design of space is also supportive of those those who prefer to enjoy their time independently.

DesignThe open space plan is defined by multiple seating arrange-ments and 3Form partitions which aid in directing circulation and organized movement through the space. The color pallet for the space as a whole speaks to the intrinsic qualities of the materials used such as a variety of metals, dark woods, steel, and concrete complimented by bright bursts of color which bring vitality into the space.

The living wall and interior plantings also bring the richness of nature indoors while bringing emphasis to the color pallet with a full range of green hues. Natural daylight will flood the space during waking hours with natural light through a combi-nation of skylights and sola tubes.

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INSPIRATION

Market Style Café & Coffee ShopThese images have been included to provide a clear vision of how these particular furniture pieces and lighting fixtures can interact within the space.

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THE BRIDGE

The BridgeThis architectural feature will connect RMCAD Boroughs to the existing campus on the exterior through a pathway. On the interior the bridge will provide a quiet space for occupants to rest, relax or work. The Bridge also yields itself as an event or lecture space as it can support a group of people up to 20 in number. A translucent unitized curtain wall system by Kalwall brings views and the environment indoors while bringing architectural emphasis to the exterior.

Construction MethodsThe Bridge will require new construction. Structural steel gird-ers, beams and columns will be used to construct a structural skeleton frame to support the curtain wall system and metal floor deck on concrete slab. The structural steel will be left exposed and will be treated with fire rated coating to meet fire resistant and corrosion qualifications.

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SUSTIANABILITY CENTER MARKET BRIDGE

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THE STUDENT CENTER

The Student Center The student center is an environment where students live, thrive and grow. The primary function of this space is to sup-port student life and student lead activities. The semi-open floor plan allows flexibility and change as well as support large group activities, and providing areas of refuge.

Space for the various student groups and organizations has been given an office like arrangement with workstations, conference rooms and collaborative spaces. Gallery space is incorporated throughout the entire design.

Additionally, breakout spaces, lounge spaces, and areas of refuge have been incorporated into the overall design to give students a sense of place.

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The Recreation Center The Recreation Center is yet another hub of student life and activity bringing vitality and diversity to the campus community.. The design of the center provides a variety of recreational activities as well as leisure.

DesignBoth multifaceted and flexible, the design is capable of sup-porting a full array of functions. These activities include a climbing center, yoga studios, aquatic center, an indoor track, cardio and fitness areas, an open atrium and event space, quiet spaces and a juice bar.

The design influence comes directly from the geometry of the hexagonal form which is relevant in both science and nature. The space plan is relatively open in some areas that can be divided into multiple quadrants to facilitate the appropriate function of a particular space. Various wall heights, interior glazing and 3form partitions provide multiple views while giving spaces an open feel.

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RECEPTION

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RECREATION CENTER LEVEL ONE

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RECREATION CENTER LEVEL TWO

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Materials used Examples of 3Form material used and launge seating.

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Materials used Inspiration image of 3Form suspended forms and color palette.

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DETAILED PROJECT PARAMETERS

Preliminary Space allocation and square footageRecreation CenterTwo Floors Approximately 60,000 sft

1) Reception area i) Reception Desk w/ Storage ii) Seating iii) Gallery Space2) Juice/Snack Bar3) Administration a) Office space for 3 people b) Conference Room c) Waiting aWrea d) Gallery Space4) Climbing Wall-40’ i) Storage ii) Locker rooms iii) Seating iv) Employee areas 5) Pool i) Recreation and open swimming ii) Non-competitive pool iii) 25yard length w/ 4 lanes iv) Steam rooms v)Hot tub vi) Equipment storage vii) Mechanical Storage viii) Lifeguard Station ix) Seating & Lounge areas x) Outdoor Patio b) Cardio Center c) Free Weights d) Yoga/aerobic Studios e) Indoor track f) Circuit System g) Free weight/stretching areas6) Health Education Center-offices i) Life style assessment ii) Fitness consulting

Student CenterTwo FloorsApproximately 50,000 sft

1) Reception area i) Reception Desk W/ Storage ii) Seating iii) Gallery Space2) Student Center a) Conference Rooms (2) b) Break out areas c) Quiet Study areas d) Computer Stations e) Lounge area f) Student Center Office Areas - i) Allow spaces for each departmental tprofessional organization (1) Student Government (2) Eco Rep Program (3) Animation (4) Art Education (5) Communications Design (6) Fine Art (7) Illustration (8) Interior Design ii) Allow Community Spaces for extracurricular activities g) Multi Purpose Event Space3) Gallery Space4) Restrooms

Center for Sustainable Design

1) Reception area a) Reception Desk w/Storage b) Seating c) Gallery Space2) Resource Library & Electronic Resource Library a) Private and shared work stations b) Shelving c) Seating areas d) Computer Stations3) Office Space4) Conference Room5) Restrooms

Market style Café/ Coffee Shop b) Indoor/outdoor setup c) Bar/Dinner d) Service Line e) Study areas f) Coffee Bars/juice –multiple throughout facility g) Grab/go h) Lounge/open conference areas i) Gallery space j) Breakout 7) Student Studios i) 10 allotted spaces for each department 2 students per each space b) 5 private studio for each department i) Private Studios ii) Private Break Areas (1) Throughout space (i) Intended for short (ii) Periods of sleep iii) Shared Studios c) Interior Design-10 shared d) Graphic Design-10 shared e) Illustration-10 shared f) Animation-10 g) Art Education-10 h) Game Art-10Fine Art-10 i) Faculty studios- 2 each department 8) Exterior Landscape a) Seating areas b) Healing garden areas c) Smoking d) Parking e) Bike Racks

Student Recreation Center RMCAD Programming Project Scope

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DESIGN CHALLENGE STATEMENTS

Problem Statements Form: Transform the existing core and shell of the building and to expand and improve the existing campus to create and provide a safe and comfortable environment for RMCAD’s community.

Function: Create a dynamic but flexible floor plan that is adaptable and can withstand change while incorporating the fundamental components of a student recreation center.

Economy: To successfully integrate cutting edge technology and sustainable construction methods while staying within a realistic budget.

Time: To create a versatile design that is adaptable to change and has the capabilities to evolve alone with the campus.

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STUDENT SURVEY

SurveyDuring the programming process a student survey was sub-mitted to RMCAD’s campus to collect information regarding the presence of a recreation center on campus. The students where asked how they thought they would use a recreational facility, what amenities they would prefer and how often they would use the facilities. The following questions and re-sponses are experts from the original survey. This information has been considered during the design process and has aided the designer in the preliminary stages of space allocation and space planning.

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SURVEY QUESTIONSExcerpts from the Interview Questions & Responses Do you think RMCAD has a need for a student center? This would be a facility for the primarily for students that would include amenities such as recreation/fitness center, student lounge and additional studio spaces.

1) Yes, especially as RMCAD continues to grow.2) Yes3) Yes, it is very much needed!4) Yes, if there are students that will be living on campus.5) Yes!!! most definitely a fitness center!6) No, I don’t think we need one.7) With the expected increase in student population i be-lieve there will be a significantly increased need for many new & expanded facilities such as student centers, common gathering areas, recreation facilities, studio spaces and sculpture/display areas.8) But i defiantly think that this should include lockers. Or large cubbies with doors to hold art supplies.9) Definitely, I would really enjoy a workout center be-cause I feel like most colleges provide a gym. Even though RMCAD is a school for art students that doesn’t mean that we do not work out.10) I do not think a fitness center would be necessary. I do not think it would be used. The other functions would be great particularly if there was a silent area for studying.11) Yes. Students need a safe place to be to hang out, study, exercise and get to know other students.12) ABSOLUTELY! include different food sources/options.13) Yes - with the growth of the school I think something like this is inevitable.14) Yes. Too many self-centered students, we need a student center. There are lots of places to hang out on campus, but many less in the winter months. You should include a skate park.15) DEFINITELY!16) Yes! but i think with our community, a fitness center geared more towards alternative fitness like yoga, tai chi, martial arts, rock climbing would be more successful than a typical gym with treadmills and weights.

15) I think the RMCAD community is something that is slowly building up to something real. I think it totally depends on whether there are students who care enough about “community” and organize events. 16) There is a sense of community but I think a student center would make it stronger.17) There is undeniably a community here. The center would only strengthen it. The community is because we are a small college, all in the same boat, and we see the same faces day after day. At any given moment, one of those faces can become a friend, and community is achieved.18) I think quite a few students are doing community service around here. My buddy Vince, from back in Nam, “they” took him away for community service. Never came back, man. I think “they” vaporized him or some shit. Pretty fucked up. Don’t bring the CIA here, they’ll assassinate JFK again, if you know what i mean.19) I think there is a strong sense of community between individual departments ,I.e. ID, GD Etc. As a whole I feel it is very limited. It might help a bit, to bring the school together, It might help bring about more school wide collaboration and bring more respect from department to department.20) I do not think there is a very strong sense of community right now, but i think there would be if there was a student center (as long as it is green & sustainable).21) I definitely think we have a great community at RMCAD but i think we definitely need more common areas where people can hang out... I think having student+visiting artist space in a student center in a relax, cafe environment would be a great atmosphere for more students to chill out and con-verse about ideas and art.

What type of amenities in a student center would you use specifically?

1) Food court. Bring in the outsiders, like Metro has done. Also, it’s useful to have a bookstore as well. One stop shopping!2) Bowling lanes.3) LOCKERS for all this STUFF I have to haul around campus!4) Silent study space. No talking, no cell phones, no texting...5) Quiet lounge room for reading/napping because usually students all together are loud and obnoxious. LOCKERS. Maybe a theater space for lectures, films, etc. bar- not every-one is 19 here. Lots of art display space.6) Lounge!!Game Room! Place to heat up food & tables to eat.7) Skate park Adult Jungle Gym.

8) We also knew that the cost of the mission would be high. The Vietcong were lightly armed, but heavily passionate.9) I’d like a squirrel beating area.10) Pool tables, arcade, swimming pool, pizza, meat pie11) I think a less formal, conference like space where students can pin up work and have mini-critiques/get feedback from other students would be nice... Maybe in conjuncture with some of the other spaces like a library.

How often would you use a Fitness Center?

1) Weekend late nights, other times as well. Saturday mornings for example.2) After classes.3) I’m living there, man.4) It would be nice if it were 24 hours so then you could go after school closes at midnight!5) My schedule is really crazy, i would use it at different times all the time.

Would you be interested in seeing the garden expanded to be integrated into the café?

1) That sounds like a great idea2) With fresh veggies and fruits yes.3) As a courtyard, yes. 6-9 months out of the year we have nice weather. It’s great to sit outside with coffee or soda.4) Yes5) YES! Organic foods would be great. IF they did that, though, they had better hire professional kitchen staff and learn to prepare food more safely and efficiently.6) That would be nice7) yes8) yes definitely9) Yes, It would be more relaxing and grow vegies to use at the cafe10) yes, but i guess i would think of it more as the cafe going into the garden so that the two could be separated if needed.W11) That would be GREAT.12) Yes, if done correctly it could be a really neat feature of the school. I know that garden is a lot of students’ saving grace/food source during the summer.13) ABSOLUTELY, i think the garden should be at least an acre and have all sorts of veggies in it.14) YESSS

Do you think there is a RMCAD community? If not do you think that if students had a student center this would strengthen RMCAD’s community? If you do think there is a sense of strong community what is about this campus that brings a sense of community?

1) I think a student center would help with this, but I do think there is a good community now, especially in each department, not so much in the whole school. I think there is a RMCAD community but I think it needs to thrive in a STUDENT CENTER.2) RMCAD does have a community but I do believe that the community could be strengthened through the Student Center.3) Yes and no. Within each department, certainly. Students with dual degree programs clearly benefit from this, too, as they know more people campus wide.4) For the most part yes.5) Yes, there is a RMCAD community. Right now it feels divided amongst different majors, but I could see a community center bringing people together. There is a community here but not too strong. maybe having a center will bring a stronger community and also friendly relationships to start... such as new student who are shy to meet people on their own.6) I think that we do have a community, different majors have different groups.7) Yes, the campus brings a sense of community.8) I feel RMCAD has a community.9) I believe that RMCAD does not have a strong community. I think that the student center would bring various majors together to collaborate and give opportunities for new friends.10) There are strong senses of communities within each major. I think if there was a student center, more socializing between each major would occur. I think the sense of community is up to the individual. You get out of it what you put into it.11) NO. It is just classes. a student center heops students be-come friends with more students at RMCAD.12) I think there is a community already and a student center might help it a lil more.13) Yes there is and the small size, however that could change soon.14) No. ID is very separate after gen ed courses are done. yes, student center would help There is a RMCAD community but I don’t think a student center would strengthen it. The strong sense of community comes from the tight knit artists who comprise the student body.

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THE SITE

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JCRS Strip mall is located at Colfax Ave & Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO 80214. Major tenants include Casa Bonita & Arch Thrift Store

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Case Lakewood covers an area of about 44.7 square miles with a population of 144,000 people, with a density of 3,225 persons per mile. Male to Female ratio is roughly a 50/50 break out. Demographically Lakewood population is Cauca-sian with a median age of 36. Median Household income is 42,000 and the cost of living index for this area is

The city of Lakewood, Colorado, located just west of Denver, is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The community is served by five major highways, including Interstate 70, Colorado 470, and U.S. Highway 6, which provide a direct route to Denver, Boulder and the mountains. Lakewood has over 1200 acres and 85 sites of City-owned formally developed and undeveloped parkland.

The people who live and work in the Lakewood area have an abundance of recreational opportunities year round. Lakewood’s location is within minutes of the mountains to the west, the City of Denver to the east and the City of Boulder to the north.

In winter, the Rockies offer skiing in its most challenging forms which can be reached in less than an hour and a half. During the summer months, the mountains offer fishing, backpacking, and camping in glorious settings that rival any scenery in the world. Trails through Roosevelt and Arapahoe National Forests provide days of peace and quiet in which to discover the magnificence of the Rockies.

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