INTD 51 rough floor planning

after the pre-planning process is complete, it is time to develop a floor plan that satisfies the needs mapped out through: program criteria matrix bubble diagram block plans

getting started need the building shell and the block plan at the same scale use trace or computerized overlay to coordinate the two drawings remember there is not just ONE solution—this is a rough draft so be open to changes

construction reality rough floor plan should be realistic dimensional inaccuracies make the plan impractical and unworkable at a later stage wall thicknesses (4-6 inches typical) door widths & swings— don’t lose sight of door swing conflicts throughout entire planning process instead of waiting until later

start with plumbing start the process with the dimensionally demanding and plumbing-system-bound spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and restrooms sizes and possible locations within the shell are the least flexible

start with plumbing

major spaces next good to work with the unusually large or functionally dominant spaces next critical importance to function only fit in a limited number of locations

major spaces next

circulation studies often not well-defined in bubble diagrams or block plans can be deceptively space-consuming very demanding building code requirements two remote means of egress maximum length of travel to an exit corridor widths dead end corridors corridor obstruction

circulation studies

basic room allocations proceed with the remainder of the basic room allocations keep program requirements in mind— include appropriate priority for spaces that demand light and air, privacy, and acoustic control

basic room allocations

furniture and equipment placement of basic furniture and equipment should be addressed next in order to make sure program requirements are met it may be discovered due to size and/or configuration (room shape, door and window locations etc…) that rooms cannot be used for planned purpose

furniture and equipment remember most furniture and equipment requires adjacent space for appropriate use appliance/cupboard door swings filing cabinets/drawer clearances dining/conference table and chairs bed (being made easily) sofa too close to a coffee table

furniture and equipment

spatial quality remember the third dimension! how do the spaces feel to people moving through them? are the size, scale, and proportions of the space appropriate to the number of people who will pass through it?

spatial quality spaces run the gamut from intimate to public does the scale of each space appropriately reflect its use? has the potential of the spaces with ceiling height been taken advantage of? have spaces been made visually varied and interesting? changing ceiling heights? soffit areas? are rhythmic or sequential spatial experiences provided?

spatial quality

review requirements a basic review is extremely valuable self-review using objective criticism check the plan for the following points: program requirements code requirements barrier-free requirements detailed requirements

review requirements

revisions make revisions in an ongoing effort to create the best possible solution continue to use the objective criticism method—working with a team or impartial critic may help

revisions

PARTICIPATION ACTIVITY: rough floor plan …using the information from last week (program, shell, criteria matrix, bubble diagrams, and black plans) create a rough floor plan of the community center including all required spaces and circulation space …it may help to use the planning rules of thumb for space requirements …discuss your space planning choices with the instructor

BINDER ASSIGNMENT: Section 11 rough floor plan …using the information from last week (program, shell, criteria matrix, bubble diagrams, and black plans) create a rough floor plan for your client including all required spaces and circulation space …it may help to use the planning rules of thumb for space requirements …discuss your space planning choices with the instructor