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IARC Studio V

 

Katherine Olson | Graduation Year: 2023 | Professor of Practice Michelle Wempe

Attune is the conceptual representation of the opportunities needed to create an environment fit for each and every individual that occupies the space. This concept is derived from the micro-climates found beneath tree canopies that allow for biodiversity to thrive despite climate change and pending extinction. These are all widely diverse conditions that are able to coexist in one cohesive space. The NEXT office uses this by creating “communities” that recognize the need for creating conditions for different productivity styles while also designing a collective whole. This project recognizes that each community/ job position has different spatial needs and personality styles, but doesn’t benefit from barricading them from one another. Rather, the office uses common spaces such as enclaves and meeting rooms as opportunities to have separate spaces bleed into one another. This is also applied in order to breach the authority gap between managers, teams, and executives. Touchdown spaces are included between these different positions to visually imply that these are supposed to be utilized by each and every individual, no matter the authority position.

Attune NEXT Beauty

Attune NEXT Beauty