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FISHBACK CENTER
PROJECT DESCRIPTION|
CONCEPT |
Over a 7 week time period, I designed for an expansion of the Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education at South Dakota State University. In doing so I will be satisfying the physical, social and psychological needs of the children, alongside the functional and programatic requirements of a business and lab school.
The environment has a strong impact on its surroundings. Just as the tides of the ocean shape and mold objects in the sand, we too can relate to this; in the way we create our atmospheres. The concept of “In With the Tides,” is representative of a positive relationship in how we can respond to the waves that life throws at us and how it shapes us as individuals.
THEORIES APPLIED |
Color Theory
Nine Spacial Metaphors
Reggio Inspired Design
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PROGRAMS USED |
SketchUp
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
LEVEL |
Junior
Floor Plan|Not to scale
The entry perspective was chosen to showcase the initial reaction upon entry. This perspective also highlights the two story volume within the space. Some things that were drawn from the concept include acoustical wave blades and an abstract fish ceiling feature for wayfinding.
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Perspective|Entry
Perspective|Group Gathering
The group gathering perspective was one of the most important highlights of this project because it is an area that brings people together. This perspective also showcases the massive fish tank implemented for the children to interact and lean from.
The large motor lab perspective features the large indoor rec area for children to explore their motor skills. This includes large matted areas for a softer landing, as well as, storage for smaller toys and equipment. Towards the front of the space is a spiral staircase that leads to a balcony lookout over the reception.
Perspective|Large Motor Lab
Perspective|Large Atlier
Perspective|Classroom
The large atlier perspective was chosen to call out the areas where children can be messy. This area is supported by easily cleanable materials and storage for supplies. In the current building, branches suspend from the ceiling and their work is then hung from them. I wanted to keep this in my design.
The classroom perspective features a large whiteboard wall and an area for pin ups. It also shows the observation booth - an area for students attending SDSU and parents to observe children anomalously. Under the 360 observation booth is custom cabinetry for seating and storage.
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