Rendered Floorplan

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Designer Biography

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Schedule

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Solution Statement

For this particular space it was very important to choose the right materials to convey a certain style and look. We have been learning all year the importance of materials selection so we really got to develop a nice space. My designer for this assignment is Warren Platner. He is an interior designer from the 1960s who is most famous from his line of furniture he designed for Knoll. He has is famous for many other spaces including the Windows to the World restaurant. This restaurant was covered in mirrors. I tried to embody many of Platner’s design preferences in my design. I did this by including a lot of metallic finishes, as many of his furniture pieces as I could, and lighting that I believed he would like in his own design. I also included some of his floral rugs and intricate lights as artwork throughout this design. By meshing all of these attributes into one office I believe that I succeeded in completing a design that mirrors one of Warren Platner’s.

Marble Flooring

Marble Tile Flooring

Material-

Product Number: 89487

Color/Model Number: BR2018181P2 (light tan/cream)

 Spaced Used: Throughout reception area, hallway, and paralegal areas

Sustainability-

These tiles are made of 70% recycled content and when properly maintained these products will last for a very long period of time. This product also contains to VOCs. The tiles are low maintenance and have a superior life cycle. When sealing the marble it is important to use a sealant that has a very low VOC level.

Installation/Maintenance-

The marble in my space is installed in tile form. The marble is secured in the ground with grout and then polished and sealed. It is important to seal the marble with a low odor, low VOC sealant. Once the marble is installed upkeep is easy. Marble is a very durable material and can be kept up by regularly mopping the areas with a low acidic cleaner. Every few years a marble expert can come out and hone and polish the marble to keep it looking the way you want it to.

Calculations-

Total Amount of sq. ft. Covered in Material: 1,550 sq. ft.

 Tile Size: 36”x36”

Number of Tiles Needed: 190

Individual Tile Price (including installation): $48.82

Total Price (including instillation) : $9,275

Carpet

Carpet

Material-

Product Name: Dolomite

Product Color: Tussock

Spaces Used: all over coverage in offices, conference room, and break room; rug in reception area

Sustainability-

This carpet is bought from an environmentally friendly manufacturer that uses all natural wools and no chemicals in their dye. This company offers a 100% natural, nontoxic soft floor-covering alternative that is also biodegradable. The carpets have an all-natural cotton backing as well as a rubber adhesive that is VOC free.

Installation/Maintenance

Installation of this product is fairly easy. It is installed just like other carpets. The installation includes no VOCs due to the natural adhesive backing. Maintenance is more difficult than other flooring materials because these carpets are made of wool. It is suggested to use a suction only vacuum and vacuum on a regular basis. It is also suggested to use a cleaner specifically used for wool if a stain appears. Do not be vigorous when cleaning the carpet.

Calculations-

Total Amount of sq. ft. covered in Material: 1,542 sq. ft.

Sold in lots of 12’x12’ squares

Lot Price: $39.99 (not including installation)

Lots Needed: 12

Total Price (not including installation): $479.88

Paint

Paint

Material-

Product Name: Benjamin Moore Classic Colors Collection

Color Name: French Quarter Gold/ 287

Spaces Used: conference room, offices, reception area, paralegal areas, break room

Sustainability-

Benjamin Moore offers paints in every color that have zero VOCs. Not only do they have zero VOCs but the new line of paint they now offer (called Gennex) is the first patented waterborne colorant

System. This system is the “greenest” paint option on the market. This is a very high performance, low emissions product.

Installation/Maintenance-

To make this material as effective as it can be you may want to coat several layers on the walls. Once the actual walls are completely painted maintenance is easy. Since this paint is very high performance, it is extremely low maintenance. Every several years the painted walls might need touch ups to make up for fading or stains. To remove stains simply use a wet rag or other cleaning material.

Calculations-

Total sq. ft. Covered in Material: 18,168

One gallon of pain cover 400 sq. ft.

Gallons Needed: 50

Price of Single Gallon: $35

Total Price: $1,750 (without price of labor)

Mirror Wall Panel

Mirror Wall Panels

Material-

Product Name: Dela Marve Mirror

Product color: N/A

Spaces Used: north corridor wall, eastern and western walls in conference room, and offices

Sustainability-

I could not find any especially sustainable or “green” mirrors but I found one company that made mirror wall panels that was a LEED certified company. By being a LEEd certified company you know that most of their operations are done in a environmentally friendly way. The company is focused on creating a low emissions building with a low carbon footprint.

Installation/Maintenance-

Installation of these panels is very easy because these mirror panels are very light weight (roughly 10 pounds each). You just mount them to the wall using wall mountings on the top and bottom of the panel. It is important to not install the wall panels until all dust from construction is gone. Since mirror panels are non-static it makes maintenance minimal. If smudges appear just clean with household glass cleaner. While the Mirror panel is very strong, a hard blow may dent the surface. Dings and dents can be removed with a hot air blower held approximately one inch above the surface and slowly move the blower back and forth. While a sharp instrument could penetrate the surface, the penetration will not run and the remainder of the surface remains undisturbed.

Calculations-

Total sq. ft. Covered in Material: 193 sq. ft.

Panel Size: 4’x10’

Panels Needed: 53

Individual Panel Price: $485.00

Total Price: $25,705

Ceiling Tiles

Ceiling Tiles

Material-

Product Name: Polyline Sustainable Ceiling Panels

Product Color: Sand

Spaces Used: all rooms/entire building

Sustainability-

These ceiling panels are ideal for LEED certification. They have a grade-A fire rating. This product is made out of 100% recycled materials. These ceiling panels are made of partly recycled materials and other natural products such as corn. By using these materials these tiles have extremely low VOCs and really help in earning points for LEED certification.

Installation/Maintenance-

These ceiling tiles are installed just as typical tiles. A metal grid is installed in the ceiling and the tiles are places in the grid. Maintenance is fairly as well. These tiles have a long life and only have to be replaced for aesthetic reasons. If the tiles get stained or discolored it is very easy to order single tiles and replace them.

Calculations-

Total sq. ft. Covered in Material: 2,975 sq. ft.

Single panel is 2’x4’

Number of Panels Needed: 376

Price of Single panel: $12.85

Total Price: $4,831.60 (without installation)

Window Coverings

Window Coverings

Material-

Product Name: Iris Solar Sunscreen Roller Shades (motorized)

Product Color: light grey

Spaces used: conference room, offices and southern most wall of paralegal areas

Sustainability-

Iris, the company that makes these blinds is a member of the U.S. Green Building Company which is the organization that came up with the developed LEED’s Green Building Rating System. This company did this by using materials that are recycled and “green”. These window coverings also help insulate the space by blocking the sun from entering the room. This helps regulate the temperature of the room and not let the sun’s heat penetrate the building.

Installation/Maintenance-

Iris, the company that makes these shades, includes installation in the price of the window coverings. It is important to have professionals install blinds because they can be very difficult to do. Since I am using motorized blinds in my space, this becomes even more important.  There are professionals in areas around America that can come to your house/building and install these shades. The materials that make up these shades are made of a very strong and fade resistant material. This means that the maintenance is very easy to keep up.

Calculations-

Total sq. ft. Covered in Material: 120 sq. ft.

One shade if 4’ wide

Number of Shades Needed: 30

Single Shade Price: $60

Total cost: $1,980 (including installation)

Principles of Design



This is a room I found in Elle Décor Magazine last month in an article about animal prints. This room was designed by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard for the creator of Jimmy Choo shoes. Since the interior designer’s client was also a designer it was important for him to really adhere to the principles and elements of design.

The designer of this space really emphasizes a symmetric balance. The balance starts with the architecture of the building. The two doors are spaced perfectly symmetrical with a fire place in between them. The two bold couches and coffee table are even spaced so that they convey a balanced look. This element of design is particularly attractive to me because the furniture looks evenly distributed. It seems natural and everything in the room seems to be in the correct place, nothing looks uncomfortable or awkward.

Another important design element Lawrence-Bullard uses in this space is emphasis. Most of this space is decorated in neutral colors except for the couches. Since the couches are covered in such a bright and bold hot pink fabric they really make a statement. It’s important that the designer realized that bringing these bold couches into the space would make a huge statement, otherwise they might become overwhelming. The designer picked up the pink on the couches and brought it out in the accents in the paintings and flowers. This makes the couches seem like they fit in the room and are not out of place in the otherwise neutral living room.

The designer also relies heavily on unity and variety in his design. The space seems to fit perfectly together as a whole, but incorporates a huge variety of different materials, patterns and textures. In this space, the designer incorporates metallics, velvets, satins, stones and metals. The patterns in the space include animal prints, solids, graphics, and bold stripes. When listed off, these finishes and patterns may seem like a lot, but when the elements of the room are placed together in the right way the space seems to fit together perfectly. The designer can do this because there is a unity in all of the colors used in the room. All of the elements have similar hues. Since all of the decorative elements have matching hues, the finishes just add a variety that does not confuse the eye. All together, the space has the perfect mixture of variety and unity.

When designing this space, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard really relied on all of the elements and principles of design. Since he followed them so closely and effectively, he ended up designing a very interesting and attractive space.