Top 10; design psychology
The top ten inspirations that I am incorporating into my design are Seattle and farmer’s market’s. First off, I have chosen Seattle as the location for my wellness center. I am also using design elements in the kitchen classroom specifically to mimic the Pike Place Market in Seattle. I will be using a brick veneer on some or all of the walls to give an older, raw, outdoor, farmers markety feel. One of the things I associate with farmer’s markets are the variety of textures, sounds and colors, which is why I think Plyboo will add character with its interesting color variation. Although this may be a blunt approach, I would like to have some sort of neon sign, or lighting as a decorative item and focal point, similar to the infamous signage used at the Pike Place Market in Seattle.
As for my overall color palette, my goal was/is to keep the entire facility feeling energetic and playful. I chose a combination of warm and cool colors, which can be specified either in gender specific areas or depending on the type of use in each space (i.e. yoga rooms=cool palette). I would classify my color choices as being complimentary; ranging from burnt orange to a light tint of teal. Although some of the colors are quite intense, they will be used in combination with natural or subdued finishes like wood, or Terrazzo in order to keep the space from being overwhelming. One source on color I found stated that the color red stimulates the body and mind and can help increase circulation. This is perfect for a cardio/work out area, however could easily be overdone. This however is the basic reasoning and thought behind my color and finishes.
Research Recap
Tours: Lifetime Fitness, UW-Stout Health and Fitness center, Cooks of Crocus Hill, Mississippi Market, UW-Stout H&T facility,
Interviews: Cooks of Crocus Hill and Damien Hanft (UW-Stout H&T program director)
I gathered a great deal of information from two main sources. One was an internet document that covered the entire programming phase of a health facility project, and the other is a book on recreational facility planning from the Stout Library. The book has provided great information on the various systems to take into consideration, such as plumbing, HVAC, and security systems. It also covers the various types of necessary equipment, circulation and space considerations, and adjacency needs (through diagrams and images) and even has details concerning pools and other specific space requirements. The online document was a thorough investigation of the client, the needs of the client and how to meet the needs. All of the spaces required for the completion of the project and everything needed for each space. This has helped me not to overlook any important part of my project.
How do I think it will help design mine?
The Cooks of Crocus Hill tour was very insightful for both aesthetic and functional purposes. The interviewer shared information on appropriate class sizes and what furniture accommodates for different types of classes; I will definitely take this into consideration when designing my kitchen space. Visiting existing facilities gave me a starting point to work off of and begin creating my own design solutions.
What was surprising?
Perhaps the most surprising thing has actually been how receptive people are to our interviews and tours. As far as the actual design of the spaces goes however, I haven’t discovered anything that has been especially odd or surprising.
What is the value of the research?
For me, research simply helps generate ideas. My understanding of the space is a bit more informed now and I continue finding more elements that are essential to my design, which I never would have taken into consideration before the research. I think that the more thorough my research, the more detailed and meticulous my design will be in the end.
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