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By: Alicia Corcilius
PORTABLE DESIGN OFFICEBUSINESS COMPLEX AND FURNITURE SHOWROOM
Wednesday, April 18, 2007Instructor: Limia ShuniaHarrington College of Design
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Who We Are:Our company is deeply rooted in its history. Since the very founding of the company in 1965 by EmmettFitzgerald proposed our current work ethic of innovation in furniture design, which is a reflection of ourcompany overall.
What We Believe:Modernity is a design aesthetic that we portray in all of our furniture designs, as we believe in thehonesty of materials and lack of ornamentation. Specifically, all Portable designs utilize naturalmaterials, such as rattan, bamboo, woven peel, solid teak, laced rawhide, and Oriental hardwoods. Each carefully designed piece is meant to be convertible from porch furniture to living room furniture.
Design: Our relationship with Designers in the field of Interior Design has helped aid in the progress of our creativity. They give our people a new insight to what furniture design can be.
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Innovation: Often not the design intent, innovation has been a part of Portable’s history. Our research and willingness to meet our customer’s needs drives our designs to change shape. We believe in taking risks and encourage each member of our design team to experiment with materials, and processes to design solutions to solve each problem given to them. Operational Excellence: The client’s needs are of great concern to us, as we try to maintain and organize our business. Our customers are not only concerned with manufacturing, delivery, instillation, and ongoing service; they are concerned with our reliability and their relationship with Portable. From our dealers, to our manufacturers, to our vendors, each and every division of our company puts the customer first.
What We Do:We study living environments and design and deliver products to make these spaces function better.
Where We Are:Our furniture is available to homeowners and companies worldwide. Our international retail store locations include both Paris and London. In the United States, we have retail store locations in Washington DC, Michigan, and New York, just to name a few. Our newest location is opening in Chicago, Illinois on Dearborn Street. Our trade showrooms are only open to design professionals, although the public is welcome to browse. These include showrooms in California, where our headquarters is located, New York, Illinois, and Washington.
Portable Design
One North DearbornIn analyzing my project and its spatial needs, I have
drawn conclusions on which of the proposed four floor plates I would like to begin planning in. I
believe that the One North Dearborn building will be the best area to plan in to fit McGuire’s office needs. The total square footage per floor is forty-five to fifty thousand square feet, which will provide for an open interior. One North Dearborn also has a more open
interior because there aren’t as many interior columns. Due to the fact that the building is in the
heart of the city, there is nearby transportation. Overall, the building fits in the fabric of the street and
what exists currently on Dearborn.
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Functions/Areas
Square Footage
Quantity Total Square Footage
1 Entrance 64 1 64
1 Reception 4,378 1 4,378
1 Furniture Showroom
11,087 1 11,087
1, 2 Lounge Area 2,259 2 4,518
2 Café 1,970 1 1,970
2 Gathering Space 3,197 1 3,197
3 Images Area 1,887 1 1,887
3 Game Room 2,288 1 2,288
3 Exercise Room 2,516 1 2,516
3 Music Listening Station
3,316 1 3,316
1, 2, 3 Bathrooms 80 3 240
1, 2, 3 Storage Room 50 2 100
2, 3 Supply Room 10 2 20
1 Employee Coats 20 1 20
2, 3 File Cabinets 27 2 54
SUBTOTAL 35,655
Circulation 40% 14,262
GRAND TOTAL 49,917 SF
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BridgeCreates connectivity within the space as it spans it.
Provides a point of interest or rest for people’s visual perception.
Landscape
Displays the age of the tree in the form of rings. The showroom would therefore impart knowledge to customers about the company’s growth.
Growth Rings
Moving Environment
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environment need a source of energy, of which, they receive from the sun. Light is a necessary element in any space, and can be applied here.
Daylight
(Interior stair that leads to each floor.)
CampgroundTents shelter one from the elements that occur in nature, such as rain and gusty winds. This area will provide a more private, temporary dwelling for workers to settle.
HerdLike animals, we tend to travel in groups, which helps us feel more social. This space will be a collaborative area for the company.
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APEyeVisual stimulation is an ever-present part of life. Putting together scenes from past experiences help aid in the creative process, which the workers here must encounter.
AmbienceIn general nature has an overall mood or tone. In this area, employees will be able to relax and enjoy their surroundings.
Image Area
PathIn nature animals flock and migrate towards various destinations. In the working world one must have trails to follow as well.
Love YurtFor most animals in nature mating is almost like a game to get noticed by a future mate. This room will be a place for social interaction to occur within the working environment.
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The entryway of Portable Design’s office space will be a bridge, which spans from the main entry doors to the reception desk.
First Floor
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In order to spark creativity, Portable Design’s office space includes a wall, which displays various images.
Third Floor
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Third Floor
Spread throughout Portable’s office space, Yurts similar to this one, will serve as a destination point for employees.
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YurtMany of these circular structures can be found throughout the building as they relate to the temporary gathering space that the employees utilize.
Image WallThis area of the building provides one of the many ways employees of Portable can get inspiration for their designs.
BridgeThis element of the office space demands attention as it occurs immediately as one enters the building.
Moving EnvironmentOverall one’s experience in this office environment is a nomadic journey. The passage between floors becomes this walkway, which guides the population. The width of this element will also allow for impromptu meetings if necessary.