13th annual nwda lubomir alexander sloboda
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Second place in student category in 13th Annual (2011) Northwest Design Awards contest for design project of family room with adjoining kitchen.TRANSCRIPT
Organized by:
Seattle Design Center 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 378 Seattle, WA 98108
Category Entered:
Student
Design Goals:
Create a functional, well space-planned family room and kitchen Unify family and kitchen space into one harmonious open space Bring the outside atmosphere to the interior space using colors
Washington – Oregon – Idaho – Montana - Western Canada - Alaska
2nd Place
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Principal design challenge/goal and resolution:
The project goal was to design a 24’ x 24’ family room to seat 8 or more with areas for reading, playing cards, and watching TV, with a computer desk and fireplace. To create a sense of individual and cozy spaces within the large room, I divided the space into alcoves. To accommodate the room’s multi-functionality requirements and strengthen the “whole room” appearance, I designed built-ins.
Secondary design challenge/goal and resolution:
It was my personal challenge to expand the design to the adjoining kitchen. Kitchen cabinets, family room built-ins, and overall color scheme were chosen to emphasize an unified “one room” feel. Another goal was to bring the outside atmosphere into the interior space using colors and a wall accent.
Sustainable products and principles incorporated in the design :
DuPont’s “Green Approved” and GREENGUARD certified Corian solid surface countertops and Formica’s LEED rated and GREENGUARD certified DecoMetal wall accent were selected as sustainable materials.
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Lines/Manufacturers selected for project:
Armstrong DuPont Formica
Square Footage: Family room=555 sq. ft., Kitchen=317 sq. ft., Nook=103 sq. ft.,
Butler’s & Pantry=58 sq. ft., Total=1033 sq. ft. (see floor plan for the area outlined in yellow).
Special considerations :
Color-reduced vision and color blindness was given consideration. A color blindness simulation study was performed.
normal
atypical monochromatic
typical monochromatic
blue-blind
blue-reduced
green-blind
green-reduced
red-blind
red-reduced
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Elevation - North
Elevation - South
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