2015-2016 Design Scenario
Interior Design STAR Event
“The Pocono’s Children’s Camp”
Developed with input by professional members of The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Project Overview and Client Profile
Situated on 1,200 acres high in the northeast Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is the location for a new sleep-over camp activity center. The campus is surrounded by a preserved forested landscape and sleep-overlooks
picturesque streams, a private lake and miles of enchanting mountain vistas. The new-construction facility on the first floor will house an open and friendly activity center for campers aged 8-14. On the second floor of the activity center which will be accessed by a stairway and an elevator is a private residence of 1,100 square feet and an office and conference room.
Kris Chapman is the Camp Director who will be living in the 1,100 square-foot residential space above the activity center. The director will need an environment that is relaxing and soothing after spending the day with high-energy children. The conference room will be used for private consultations and presentations. The office is utilized for administrative functions performed by Chapman.
As the student designer you will be designing the second floor space. The building shell, first floor activity center, stairs and elevator are designed by others. You will be presenting your design presentation to the Camp Director and two Board Members.
Building Location and Description
The free-standing new-construction building is one component of a large compound. The exterior is constructed of quarter-sawn timbers with a 3’- 0” high river rock masonry base. The building has an entrance located on the north side of the building. A covered balcony with four rough-hewn timbers defines the entrance. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units are located in a crawl space.
The interior walls are ½” gypsum wallboard. Refer to the plan for all window widths and heights. Windows are operable casement rollout with handles. The ceiling height for the activity center is 10’- 4”. The ceiling on the second floor is 9’-0”.
Scope of Design Project
The student designer will develop a floor plan to include the following second floor spaces: I. Public Spaces
A. Lobby (200 sq. feet)
1. Access to elevator and stairway, conference room, executive office, ADA bath and second floor residential space
2. A welcoming and friendly first impression for guests as they enter the lobby 3. Waiting area with seating for four, with a water fountain
4. Include a visual barrier and/or signage to create privacy for the residential entrance B. Conference room – 225 – 250 SF/Square Feet
1. Access to lobby, elevator and stairway. 2. Adjacent to executive office
3. Conference table with seating for 8-10 4. 5’ x 2’ x 30”H Credenza
5. Audio and video conferencing equipment (for conference calls, video conferencing, and webinars)
C. Director’s Office – a 12’ x 12’ space
1. Adjacent to executive conference room 2. Access to lobby, elevator and stairway 3. Executive desk with return
4. Ergonomic desk chair 5. Guest seating for two 6. Computer and printer 7. Decorative artwork D. ADA Accessible Toilet Room
1. Accessible by the staff and the visitors to the conference room and lobby
2. It will serve as a powder room for guests visiting the director’s private residence 2. It will be barrier free with a wall hung sink and toilet
3. Only include adult fixtures 4. Must be ADA compliant
II. Second Floor Residential Space – 1,100 square feet/SF. A. Living room
1. One sofa and a pair of comfortable reading chairs 2. Appropriate end, cocktail or sofa table for lamps 3. Medium-size, wall mounted, flat screen television 4. A china cabinet for storage and display
5. Green plants and decorative artwork B. Kitchen & Eating Area
b. Dishwasher – 24” typical width
c. Refrigerator – 32” width - allow a 36” space in width and 4” behind the refrigerator to the wall
d. Counter depth – 24” in depth. e. Kitchen Sink – 30”
3. Eating area – seating for six
4. Visibility into kitchen from dining area C. Director’s Bedroom and Full Bathroom
Bedroom
1. Queen-size bed with two nightstands 2. Closet – 2’-0” deep
3. Chair with side table
4. Window required, see programming requirements Bathroom
1. All plumbing is to be on the same wall. 2. Toilet centered in a 36” wide space
3. Tub 5’-0” long by 32” wide – the tub will be used for showering and bathing 4. 4 feet of lineal counter space with sink, counter 21” in depth.
5. Linen closet or storage for linens within a cabinet 6. Decorative artwork and towel bars
D. Laundry
1. Stack washer and dryer 2. Storage area for supplies 3. Could be a separate room Programming Requirements:
• Materials should reflect a calm atmosphere and incorporate elements from the surrounding natural
environment
• Emphasis should be on creating a green/environmentally friendly space
• Requirements include a spacious living room to entertain a few guests and read while enjoying the view of
the mountains
• ALL furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) are to appear on the floor plan – this includes all appliances
• Draw all walls, doors, door swings and other components that are part of your floor plan
• ALL spaces must meet the minimum square footage where specified
• Label FF&E only when it provides clarity to the evaluators
• Flooring in ALL bathrooms MUST be slip resistant
• A sleeping room MUST have an operable window
• For commercial areas all contract fabrics for upholstery and window treatments need to be fire retardant
• See the FCCLA Resources for diagrams for ADA requirements for:
o A 5’-0” turning radius for a wheelchair in an ADA accessible bathroom
Design Deliverables:
1. Interior Color Palette – complimenting the Pennsylvania Poconos 2. Floor Plan and furniture arrangement for second floor (1/4” scale)
3. Furnishes, accessories and lighting for Lobby and Living Room. The design solution must include all required spaces with the minimum square footages specified.
4. Finishes – The Camp’s board is interested in quality finishes and has requested to see samples for the Lobby and Living Room. Samples should reflect the actual products, materials, and furnishings selected and are to appear on the sample boards. Additional finishes are optional and may be included if space permits on the design boards.
5. Elevation – a 2D elevation (1/2” scale) will provide the client with an elevation of the lobby. It is to capture the welcoming and natural environment of the camp when entering. Include the width of the area and ceiling height of the lobby, as well as all treatments for floors, walls, windows; architectural details; furnishings and materials, fixtures, and colors as is appropriate.
6. Client Invoice – The camp’s board has not established a budget at this time but has requested
reasonably priced new furnishings be selected for the lobby and the living room. Create an invoice billing the client for five different furnishings and flooring that have been ordered for a particular space and the time involved for coordinating the order. As a student designer your billable rate is $50 per hour. Labor costs, installation, or shipping and handling fees will not be billed. The construction HVAC and electrical work will be outsourced and should not be billed to the client. Calculate invoice tax based on your state’s current tax percentage. Taxes will be calculated on furnishings and flooring. Billable hours are a service and are not taxed. A sample invoice template can be found in the FCCLA resources.
Note: the client has provided a floor plan. This plan may have readability issues when printed on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Please use your computer’s view/zoom feature if needed to obtain the scale according to the designated floor plan dimensions.
Student designers should indicate a general layout of the kitchen as part of the function and efficiency of this space. The design of an ADA toilet room is emphasized in this scenario.
A reliable source for clearances if the NKBA Planning Guide (Kitchen 8 & 9). NKBA provides appropriate seating and traffic clearances for all eating areas. The NKBA Planning Guidelines are available on the STAR Events Resources page on the National FCCLA website. To order the complete set of NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines call Customer Service at 1.800.The.NKBA (800.843.6522).
For more information on American Disabilities Act requirements for residential and commercial bathrooms information can be found at in Chapter 6: Plumbing Elementary and Facilities,
INDUSTRY RESOURCES:
Industry resources available to designers may provide the opportunity to obtain materials not available to the average consumer. Below are a few resources; there are many more to be discovered online.
Plumbing kohler.com annsacks.com efaucets.com
Residential Furniture – Accessories – Lighting - Rugs ballarddesigns.com deringhall.com onekingslane.com restorationhardware.com Millwork designermillworks.com Hardware signaturehardware.com Window Treatments smithandnoble.com Paint benjaminmoore.com sherwinwilliams.com Wallcovering yorkwall.com
Contract Furniture for Offices gunlocke.com hermanmiller.com Contract Fabrics robertallendesign.com/contract kravetcontract.com Flooring Daltile.com mohawkgroup.com millikencarpet.com mohawkflooring.com Cabinetry kraftmaid.com wood-mode.com
