JEK Design Studio

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T08:14:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T08:12:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:38:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:30:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:26:00.002-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:26:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book Continued

2010-04-23T07:08:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Book

2010-04-23T07:04:00.001-07:00

Oneida Mills Final Presentation

2010-04-23T06:54:00.000-07:00

Commercial Perspectives

2010-04-01T10:23:00.001-07:00

Residential Axons

2010-04-01T10:22:00.001-07:00

Residential Perspectives

2010-04-01T10:16:00.000-07:00

Commercial Flooplan Perspectives

2010-04-01T10:14:00.000-07:00

Building Floorplans (Floor 1 and 2)

2010-04-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

Residential Floor Plans 1 and 2

2010-04-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

Plan Circulation

2010-04-01T10:08:00.000-07:00

Oneida Mills Space-Blocking Diagram

2010-02-22T18:08:00.000-08:00

Oneida Mills Conceptual Allocation of Space and Matrix

2010-02-22T18:00:00.000-08:00

Oneida Mills Conceptual Images and Context

2010-02-22T17:44:00.000-08:00

Endurance for Oneida Mills

Introduction:

The building calls for an insertion plan of design because it needs a dialogue between the old and new. The building originated as a beautiful form and had such an impact on the city for the people who worked there. It deserves a much needed respect that it has not received for the last four decades. With its original moldings, apertures, and such attention to detail, it is clear to see that the designer was diligent in providing a unique space for work. The ultimate goal for redefining this building would be to bring back a sense of community and help reinvigorate the town and its pride for the people who live there. The following four categories describe the conceptual direction for design and function that Oneida Mills will take.

1. Forms and Structure:

The duality of words that emerged from this section was Structure and Construct. In drawing inspiration from the form and structure of the human body, it is important to do an analysis of the systems that make up the body. The most appropriate image to depict Structure was The Vitruvian Man, which is a world-renowned drawing, created by Leonardo Da Vinci around the year 1487 and is based on the correlations of ideal human proportions. “Vitruvius described the human figure as being the principal source of proportion among the classical orders of architecture. Other artists had attempted to depict this concept, with less success. Leonardo's drawing is traditionally named in honour of the architect.” This building will draw upon the human body for ideas of form and structure. The image on the bottom shows an architectural abstraction of da Vinci’s drawing with linear forms converging to show a construct of the human systems and bring about a distinct form. Oneida Mills will draw upon this particular analysis of the human body for ideas of form and structure.

2. Histories and Function:

The duality of words that surfaced from this section was Grace and Agility. Continuing the analysis of the human body it was important to catch a glimpse of how the body was portrayed in history. The image of the Winged Victory of Samothrace carries the essence of grace, which is the very substance that Oneida Mill’s original architecture once had. The second image shows an abstraction of the famous statue that expresses its movement and texture that encapsulates the direction that the Mill will take. Oneida’s formal function was to be agile. It needed to be a space that conducted smooth productivity and allowed for the workers to be energetic and effective. In terms of agility for the future, Oneida Mill’s will be a space that pays tribute to the early function, however it focus more on the behavioral agility of the humans that will inhabit it. Instead of giving priority to just profitability alone, the new design will pay more attention to the needs of the user in the sense of organic elements and human comfort.
3. Contexts and Environment:
The duality of words that unfolded from this section is Endurance and Power. Endurance not only comes from the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems working together for the body, it comes from the general willpower and mind. The artistic interpretation found in the image depicting the skin, muscle, and skeleton of the human body is in representation of the Endurance and Power duality. It is amazing what the body can endure when it has been trained through conditioning and strengthening. Just like the human body, buildings can withstand a lot of weathering, beatings, and embarrassments. In the case of Oneida Mill and its unfortunate metal sheathing slipcover, the years of wear and tear, and the community’s neglect as a whole, it is time for its rebirth. The second image portrays the movement and power that the building still has beneath its surface. Oneida Mills is a perfect example of a building that has endured a lot and still has the power to move forward and become something functional and beautiful again.

4. Proposed Function:

The final duality chosen for this section is Reinvigorate and Finesse. The Context and Environment category sets up the relationship for this duality because it describes the nature of the Mill’s condition. In other words, the rough context and environment that makes up the Mill currently makes it clear that it needs to be reinvigorated in order to establish a functionality and community that the citizens of Graham can be proud of. To start, the buildings have the potential to be a really interesting and unique moderate-income residential loft unit. Instead of just one level unit it would be beneficial to play with the verticality that these buildings offer. In addition for the commercial space it would be intriguing to see a dance studio. During the day it could be a space that is dedicated to teaching the several genres of dance. At night the space could turn into an entertainment space where people can practice what they learned. For example this space can host swing dance parties or salsa dance discos.

Oneida Mills Haiku

2010-02-22T17:32:00.000-08:00

Reinvigorate
Unite and condition for time
Strengthen and endure

Project 3 - Fired Up ... A Personal Training Facility

2009-11-20T06:44:00.001-08:00

Final Presentation of CBI - Durham

2009-11-19T16:50:00.000-08:00

Project 2 - Little Footprint, Big Impression

2009-11-19T16:33:00.001-08:00

The following are conceptual drawings of the Carolina Business Interiors future satellite showroom in downtown Durham. CBI is a contract furniture company that is an exclusive dealership of Knoll furniture. Throughout the history of Knoll there has been classic and timeless pieces that are iconic in today's society. For example, the Barcelona chair, a masterpiece of Mies Van Der Rohe has been a symbol you see in movies, television, and some of the most elite spaces in the world. Knoll creates an impression and it is CBI's mission to make it a lasting impression. Through the design of the space it is important to portray the history of Knoll, while exemplifying the true beauty and functionality that it is known for. The concept for this space is Little Footprint, Big Impression. While the space offers a small footprint in downdown Durham, the mission is to create a long lasting impression on it's clients. Initially, the intention was to play off of the 1930's classic Hollywood style to help portray the era of Knoll's beginnings while catching snapshots of Knoll's history thoughout. The building wants to tell the story of Knoll and CBI wants to be the business that does this. From this foundation, the design has grown into so much more.

Response to Renee Wilson's Schematic Design

2009-09-30T07:56:00.000-07:00

Renee Wilson’s concept is based off of three words coming together: Work, Move, Play. Renee has some very interesting ideas to combine the old historic aspects of the building with her new contemporary ideas. On the exterior she wants to bring back the original shop window, which was on the Orange street façade. It is a great idea because it brings in more natural light. In addition she wants to restore the old windows on the first floor that are also on the Orange street façade. These windows will be lined up with the windows from the second floor. Again, this will help to bring in more natural light and help create more alignment and cohesion. On the interior Renee wanted to integrate showroom and workspace. This is another great idea because it will save space for this small footprint. It will also show clients how people actually work in these typical workstations. There are three different furniture systems that Duke has on their standards list. These will be showcased in the showroom and the textiles on the panels will be magenta, steel grey, and black. I am not sure about this choice of colors since it may be more appropriate to use the colors that Duke will use. This way their customers will be able to see exactly what type of product they will receive. The only other concern that I had deals with the second floor. Renee wanted to remove the second floor all together. Although this will help open up the space, there is not enough square footage to support the needs of the programming. Overall there are some solid ideas however it needs to be developed further to help tie in the concept and other issues of concern.

Project 1 - Final Submission

2009-09-16T08:50:00.001-07:00

Project 1 - Developing Space Spiral

2009-09-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

PLAN

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

The spiral geometry of the shell inspired the curvilinear shape of the roof and window structure. The overall shape of the dwelling widens as it approaches the entry way. The many horizontal surfaces and vertical planes resemble the layered element of the spiral shell.

Project 1 - Developing Space Coral

2009-09-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

PLAN
INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Here are developed spaces influenced by the geometry of the coral. Coral is organic in shape and is made up of many cellular sub-particals. These cells have inspired this inhabital space. Focusing on one cell, this volume is a haven for individual study and reflection. It is open to the natural world through the curvilinear windows which mimic the structure within the coral. The two bridges represents leaving behind distractions and achieving complete solitary comfort.

Project 1 - Photographing Inspiration

2009-09-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some great images that I captured from my shells. I loved the ridges, rhythm and shadows they possess. Their natural beauty is a great inspiration for the merging of spaces in a built environment.

Project 1 - Sketching Inspiration

2009-09-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

Today we brought in found objects of nature to analyze. We did quick sketches to observe symmetry, composition, texture, color, and intersections on the objects. There was a natural harmony and equilibrium portrayed in the shells that I analyzed. Here is an example from my sketchbook.