Monday, February 6, 2012

rEfLection.. fReelon gRoup


Visitors Reflection
            The field trip to the Freelon Group in Durham was a great experience. I’ve always been eager to see the inner workings of a real firm, especially since my graduation day is rapidly approaching. I’d be lying if I said going into architecture is exactly what I have planned for myself but I’m not shutting that door just yet. What intrigued me the most were how similar their offices and work areas were to ours here in Gatewood, on the fabulous third floor. The open cubicles and pin up boards felt just like home. I was extremely impressed with the fact that they construct all their scale models by hand. I would definitely say one of my strengths is modeling so this fully sparked my interest. I’m excited about the hands on experiences in my design life. The design build experiences and projects. I was a bit disappointed to learn that they don’t necessarily partake in these types of activities.
            This firm compared to TVS with Paula Carr was different. To me, TVS seemed a lot more laid back in atmosphere than the very sophisticated impression that the Freelon Group left with me. I enjoyed that TVS designs traveled more and was involved in more international designing experiences. With both firms the sense of family and connection was very strong and important. Not only were they colleagues and co-workers, but a close-knit group of friends.
            The discussion and visit informed me as a designer that, maybe architecture is not my calling. I hate to admit it, but at times I found the discussion and information to be rather boring. Certain aspects grasped my attention and curiosity but none of those had much to do with the actual work they did. It was more so about the dynamics of the firm’s employees. Overall, both TVS designs and the Freelon Group firms performed well at what they do.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

sKetch sEries FiVe.FiVe.. [[pOwer, dAta + cOmmunication pLan]]



Conference Third Floor | Room 303



Power, Data and Communication Plan-----------------

sKetch sEries fiVe.. [[rEflected cEiling + LiGhting pLans]]

Conference Third Floor | Room 303



Reflected Ceiling Plan----------------------------



Lighting Plan--------------------------------------

Thursday, October 13, 2011

sKetch sEries fOur.. [[tYpes oF LuMinaries + iMprovements]]


1. Staircase (Gatewood Studio Arts Building)
a. Type of Luminaire: Semi-direct.
b. Mounting Type: Surface mounted onto walls.
c. Lamping: 2 lamps, fluorescent, F32T8, Medium Bi-Pin
d. Construction: Length: 48in, Diameter: 1in, Shatter Resistant.
e. Manufacturer: TCP
f. Photometrics: Lumens: 3,400(initial); 3,200(mean); Color Temp. 4100K, CRI: 85
g. Material and finish: Acrylic, Plastic
h. Lensing: Acrylic
i. Function: fixed
j: Ballasts: specific voltage, non-dimming, program start, thermal fuse, internal to luminaire.
k: Environment: Dry
l: Shielding:  Plastic covering, no baffles or louvers.







a. Purpose of space: Stairway, emergency egress.
b. Purpose of lighting: vertical navigation through space.
c. Effect of luminaire: Accent lighting during daylight hours, nighttime it illuminates the stairway.
d. Recommendation for improvement: change bulbs for proper usage.





2. Yankee Candle Company (Friendly Shopping Center)

a. Type of luminaire: Flood Light: Down lighting; MR-16: Directional down lighting.
b. Mounting Type: FL: Recessed; Mr-16: suspended track lighting
c. Lamping: FL: 6 lamps (med. size) Halogen 2850K, 1100 Lumens; MR-16: 45 adjustable halogen lamps, 3000K
d. Construction: MR-16: Multi-layered Titanium Oxide, Dichroic Reflector
e. Manufacturer: FL: Plus Rite; MR-16: Ushio
f. Photometric: FL: Beam of 40 degrees, 6 lamps with 75 watts each; MR-16: Beam angle of 36 degrees, 2000(CD) 45 lamps 50 watts each.
g. Material and finish: FL: cool white; MR-16: Titanium oxide coating, UV cut halogen axle.
h. Lensing: FL: Acrylic diffuse; MR-16: Acrylic UV Stabilized
i. Function: FL: fixed; MR-16: adjustable wall wash
j. Ballasts: FL: 130 volts, non-dimming, instant start, internal ballast; MR-16: 12 volts, dimming, instant start, internal to luminaire.
k. Environment: Dry
l: Shielding: No shielding





a. Purpose of space: Candle shop.
b. Purpose of lighting: To showcase merchandise.
c. Effect of luminaire: Spotlight on products to highlight new arrivals over older items.
d. Recommendation for improvement: More lighting incorporated in center.




3. Red Mango (Friendly Shopping Center)

a. Type of Luminaire: Flood Lamps: down lighting; MR-16: task lighting
b. Mounting Type: FL: recessed; MR-16: suspended track lighting
c. Lamping: FL: 31 lamps, med. size (E26), halogen, 2850K, 1100 lumens; MR-16: 18 adjustable halogen lamps, 3000K
d. Construction: MR-16: Multi-layered Titanium Oxide, Dichroic Reflector
e. Manufacturer: FL: Plus Rite; MR-16: Ushio
f. Photometric: FL: Beam of 40 degrees, 31 lamps with 75 watts each; MR-16: Beam of 36 degrees, 2000 (CD), 18 lamps with 50 watts each.
g. Material and finish: FL: Cool white, MR-16: Titanium oxide coating, UV cut halogen axle.
h. Lensing: FL: Acrylic diffuse; MR-16: Acrylic UV stabilized
i. Function: FL: fixed; MR-16: adjustable wall wash
j. Ballasts: FL: 130 volts, non-dimming, instant start, internal ballast; MR-16: 12 volts, dimming, instant start, internal to luminaire.
k. Environment: dry
l. Shielding: No shielding






a. Purpose of space: Frozen Yogurt shop

b. Purpose of lighting: To liven up the space for yogurt eaters.
c. Effect of lighting: suggests a sterile environment, showcases toppings available, friendly open space.
d. Recommendation for improvement: reduction in amount of lamps to reduce brightness a bit