8/12/2019 MF Loft Year 2024

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PROBLEM STATEMENTIn order for this design to meet the

needs of Rinn Foster, the client andmusic professional, it is necessary to

incorporate the clients passion formusic as well as futuristic technology

that may become available in tenyears. The client has requested that

the song Feelin Alright by JoeCocker be used as the basis of the

design. The client desires a multi-level loft that is not differentiated

into two oors. Futuristic innovationsare also desired, including greentechnology, safety advances, and

technological improvements ofdaily activities. These technologies

will be required to meet both theindividual needs of the client and

the overall challenges presented bythe urban context of a loft on the

fourteenth oor of a building in amajor city.

LOFT 2024home of the future

DESIGN CONCEPTThis design concept will capture

the essence of the song, FeelinAlright, by Joe Cocker. The solution

will exhibit light, unity and variety,color, form, texture, massing, andharmony. Light will be exploited

to create emphasis and providea variety of values. Unity and

variety will introduce original forms,surfaces, and proportions much

like Cockers voice and persona.Color will help to establish both

harmony and contrast. Formswill be introduced to control eye

movement and emphasize thevolume of the space. Textures,

smooth surfaces and planes willbe used with equal importance

to balance and shape the whole.Massing will be achieved bymultiplying points of light and highly

textured or patterned elements.Harmony will be integrated through

compatible though divergent colorand forms.

CONCEALED ACCESSSleek, digital architectural glass covers the surfaceof the walkway, concealing compartments that

provide easy access plumbing and storage.

DIGITAL GLASSDigital architectural glass allows an entiresurface to act as a display for movies, photos,

screensavers, or images of nature.

DISCRETE MODULESIndependent modules are prefabricated off-site and assembled on-site like a kit of parts. This

allows for faster, cheaper, and easier construction.Theyre also just fun.

BIO-FILTRATIONSpecially designed house

plants lter water naturally andefciently through their roots.

INNOVATIVE HEATINGRadiant heat from the water heater is used toheat air being used for indoor climate control.

SMARTER DOORSGlass doors slide automatically and providetouch-screen controls to adjust opacity andtranslucence.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE LIVING ROOM

KITCHENDINING ROOM

TEXTURE UNITY AND VARIETY COLOR

FLOOR PLANScale: 1/8 = 1-0

GUEST BED

GUEST BATH

KITCHEN MASTER BED

DINING ROOM

HOME OFFICE

LIVING ROOM HALF BATH

MASTER BATH

CLOSET + UTILITY