Electronic Portfolio

Work of Kellan Baker

* some work completed in teams

Senior Thesis Project

Synergy Healthcare Clinics

Pediatric Oncology/BMT Clinic

Completed by Kellan Baker

Synergysyn-er-gy (noun)

The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Physicians

Nurses

SupportStaff

Patient

Mother

Family LifeSpecialists

Father

Siblings

Loved Ones

Medication

Synergy

Concept Statement

The concept for this healthcare facility will be based on the idea of synergy. The elements and principles of design will be manipulated to convey the idea throughout the interior space. Overall, design features within the space will morph from two separate “forces” to one combined holistic effect. Both organic and geometric lines and shapes will combine to form two opposites in the space. Colors used will gradate from light to dark creating a progression and building of synergy. Radial symmetry will be used in key places to represent a holistic approach to healthcare. Lastly, striking design features representing abstract ideas of synergy will create emphasis and variety in the space. All of the preceding elements and principles of design will create a holistic healthcare environment that will be conducive to healing and staff satisfaction.

Furniture Plan

Rendered Floor Plan

Art Gallery

Modern Art Gallery Project

Completed by Kellan Baker

Renderings

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Problem Statement

This project will address several challenges for Emma and Andrew in their

desire to design a cutting edge art gallery and living space; first to design a functional, inviting, and creative art gallery,

second to design a functional living space, and lastly to create a space that utilizes

green design. Since the gallery is located in the “Rust Belt” the gallery will exhibit art that

contains at least 50% of a metal material or contain images relating to steel

manufacturing or of steel/metal structure (i.e. painting, drawing, photography of steel manufacturing or of steel/metal

structures). With this in mind the art gallery must be designed in a way that

compliments the artwork.

Concept Statement

The concept behind the design of this art galley will be based on instilling a

feeling of questioning within users of the space. Post-modern architecture

combined with steel manufacturing will be the basis of the design inside the gallery. Since post-modern design exhibits

abstract forms, eclectic use of materials, and new ways of thinking, the elements

and principles of design that will be used in the space will compliment the preceding notions. Asymmetry will be used in

selected spaces to create a feeling of questioning within the users of the space,

just as post-modern design creates in its viewers. Abstract geometric shapes and sharp lines will dominate the space; this

will construct a playful questioning interior. White will be used for the walls and ceiling

to create a backdrop for the artwork. Besides painted walls, metal and other industrial materials will be used in the

gallery space. Overall the space will be functional yet interesting for the users and

not overpower the artwork displayed

within.

Art Gallery Logo/Name

26 – Fe is the periodic element number and

symbol of iron. Since the art gallery is based on the concept of using steel as a medium and

iron is used to make steel, the periodic number and symbol of iron will be used as the art

gallery’s name.

Kellan Baker

DHA 4607

Fall 2007

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Gallery Wall Elevation Gallery Wall Elevation

View of Entry/ Custom Desk View of Second Floor Gallery Space

Material Board

Children’s Theater Lobby

San Deigo Children’s Imagination Theater

Completed by Kellan Baker, Karina Rohades, and Amanda Erickson

initiating imagination

The design goal of this children’s theater design is to initiate the imagination

through the use of color, shape, form, texture, and light.

RETAIL

WOMENS RESTROOMS

MENS RESTROOMS

GARDEN

CORRIDOR

PREFUNCTION LOBBYFOR RESTROOMS & MEANS OF EGRESS

GARDEN

CORRIDOR

PREFUNCTION LOBBYFOR LARGE THEATER

2ND FLOOR BALCONY

TICKETDESK

SEATING AREA

UP

UP

Floor Plan/Block Plan

Exterior View Interior Balcony View

Interior Entrance View Second Floor Balcony View

Logo/Signage Concept

Material Selections