Architect Seven: A Re-design of Mira Loma High School’s Cafeteria
This is the more improved sketch up design we have. As you can see the structure on the far left is the first floor. It contains Storage for the kitchen and for tables and chairs. It has an office as well as an elevator. It has a girl and boy bathrooms. In the middle is the structure for the second floor. it also has another storage space for the second floor. It has more seating and also more space for students to sociallize. The outer part of the second floor is a balcony and also more seating for students to get fresh air. The structure all the way to the right is the third floor and will be a Garden. It has solar panels on the side. On the second and third floor there will be skylights. Also the front of the building on the first floor will be mostly all windows. Please comment if you have any questions!
As far as the community garden, it will be on the roof. We will have fruit and vegetable plants in planters. The reason for fruit and vegetable plants is, one of the concerns about the cafeteria remake was the produce cost. Ms. Dunn Goligowski said that produce is very expensive, so that is the reason behind it.The community is involed with the school being able to fundraise and sell the food they produce, also people from the community can buy a spot to plant they're own plants and donate to the school.
Comments
What more information can you provide? Entrance, surrounding buildings, landscape, interior?
Great progress so far! I agree with the above comment. There needs to be some context, not only to help you design but for people to understand the surroundings.
I took some time and found some precedents that may help you further your design:
http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/mensa-moltke/151/
http://www.archdaily.com/187671/the-kensington-creative-and-performing-a...
http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/exeter-school/8443/
Enjoy!
What you see above is just the basics of our design. At this moment we are adding windows, doors, and the 2nd floor. We haven't quite decide on the landscaping surrounding the building but we do have some ideas of what to insert into the design plan. We will get started on that very soon.
Thank You,
Architect 7
I look forward to the new design. Until then its really hard to see how you are moving forward with this redesign.
This tab is for COLLECTING INFORMATION. You'll need to revise the information on this tab to improve your grade. Your architects need context--that's what this tab is for.
You need to get answers to each of your Director Assignment questions on pages 16 & 17 of the packet. Here are the unanswered questions you need to address in this tab:
Director of Exterior Building Design:
1. What are the problems with the exterior of the cafeteria?
2. What was the original intent for the space where the cafeteria exists?
Director of Interior Building Design:
1. How many students can be seated and served at one time in the cafeteria?
2. What kind of flooring, windows, and ceilings does the current cafeteria have?
Director of Interior Decor Design:
1. What types of seating are used in the cafeteria?
2. What type of lighting is used in the cafeteria?
3. What types of window treatments are used?
4. How is artwork displayed in the cafeteria?
Director of Landscape Design:
1. What types of plants are in and around the cafeteria?
2. According to administration, what costs the most for landscaping?
3. How would a community garden and a water feature benefit the cafeteria?
Director of Community Relations:
1. In what ways could the cafeteria become a small community center for residents after school hours?
2. According to administration, what kinds of expenses do you have to consider when opening the existing spaces to outside community groups?
3. In what ways can the community help to maintain the space?
Director of Sustainability & Energy
1. How is government involved in Green Building Standards on school campuses?
2. What does Mira Loma do to reduce their "carbon footprint"?
3. What does the San Juan Unified School District do to save energy and resources?
4. What kinds of local utilities can you partner with to support sustainability and energy efficiency?
Get these answers to improve your grade on this tab.
Progress looks great! You guys are really starting to think about form. I know you guys are still at the beginning stages of your design and you are figuring out your program and floor plans. But further into the design, please consider structure and the thicknesses of your interior walls. Your walls look a little too thick but I could be wrong. Maybe it's for acoustical reasons? Looking forward to further development of your design!
Thank you for your comment. We are still trying to figure out how to use Sketch Up, thick walls were not in our plans but we will thin them out as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Architect 7
Please take a look at the edited information on the third picture of the Collect Info tab! I re-edit it and added more information about my part.
Thank you,
Director of Interior Decor Design
(Ikram Magzoub)