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This brief entailed the internal redesign of a school building as part of a future, larger scale update, all while adhering to heritage restrictions. As a group, the development of a design concept produced the native bee as the lead inspiration. Moving forward, the scale of the project dictated the space to be divided into upper and lower floor groups which was then further split individually.

 

I was to design a space using the existing wall boundaries that rectified the schools lack of suitable storage and limited teacher break out space. In addition to the design concept of the native bee, I gained inspiration from the surrounding nature and projected use of the space to develop a refined and calm concept that offered a relaxing escape for the staff, whilst providing ample storage solutions in the form of custom joinery.

Hamilton State School

Live Brief Collaboration

Brisbane, Australia

540m2 total

27m2 room

Role: Designer - Collaboration

Software: Indesign,  Photoshop, Revit and Excel

Date: December 2019

Note: Academic Work

EDUCATION

design intent

Hand Sketch

Early Concept Perspective

Artist Impression Only

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Inspiration Board

Images Referenced

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Mood Board

Images Referenced

concept development

The area would be a space where the users could be themselves and unwind. It would provide an environment that enhances tranquility through clean lines and organisation. 

I wanted the space to feel like a spa retreat for the user. A subtle colour palette along with inspired joinery pieces enhance the look while also adding depth to the concept.

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Legend

Seating

Dining/Workspace

Kitchenette

Storage

Spatial Planning

Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3

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Hand Sketch

Late Concept Perspective

Artist Impression Only

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final concept

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1. Feather Soft Paint - Walls
Water Based, Low VOC Emissions

2. Laminate - Custom Dining/Work Table
Low Maintenance, Durable, Responsibly Sourced Raw Materials

3. Laminate - Island Counter Cabinetry

Low Maintenance, Durable, Responsibly Sourced Raw Materials

4. Solid Surface - Island Counter Top
Non Toxic, Durable, Reusable

5. Marmoleum - Flooring
Environmentally Friendly, CO2 Neutral

Material Board 

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To provide ample storage space, a wall unit was designed. It features internal drawers and shelves along with pivoting doors. The pivoting doors will have pinboards or whiteboards, to display notices etc, on the internal side which when rotated, can be viewed from within the room. This is to further keep the space calm and organised and to minimise clutter. 

Hand Sketch

Storage Joinery Design

Left to Right: Front, Rotation Plan Action, Rotation Plan and Section

Artist Impression Only

Joinery Inspiration

Image Referenced

A custom table has been designed using inspiration from the traditional straw bee hive. The design also includes a built-in planter box to allow the inclusion of greenery in the space, excellent for encouraging relaxation. 

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Hand Sketch

Dining/Work Table Design

Left to Right: Perspective, Plan, Front and Section

Artist Impression Only

Table Inspiration

Image Referenced

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6. Forest Green Fabric - Chairs
Socially Responsible, Non Toxic

7. Bayleaf Laminate - Custom Storage Unit
Low Maintenance, Durable, Responsibly Sourced Raw Materials

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Server

Room

Street Side

Veranda

Counselling

Room

Modular

Classrooms

Teacher and

Storage Room

Reading Room

Art Room

*Note: Second level only accessible by stairs. Implementation of wheelchair access unable due to heritage restrictions.*

Level 2 Floor Plan

Drawn by Group Member

Not to Scale

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Hallway to 

Counselling Room

Island

Counter

Custom

Table

Existing Charging

Station

Seating

Custom Wall Unit

Teacher and Storage Room Floor Plan

Not to Scale

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Acoustic Light

Window to Reading Room

Door to Reading

Room

Rear Elevation

Not to Scale

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Custom Wall

Unit

Seating

Right Elevation

Not to Scale

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Custom Wall Unit

Island Cabinet

Custom Table

Front Elevation

Not to Scale

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Art Work

Existing Charging

Station

Water Cooler

Left Elevation

Not to Scale

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Clip of FFE

Custom Wall Unit Drawings

Not to Scale

Rear Right Perspective

Photoshop Renders

Left: Rear Right Perspective

Top Right: Front Perspective

Bottom Right: Custom Wall Unit

Artist Impression Only

Front Perspective
Custom Wall Unit
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