gen y: redefining interior design for a mobile generation

GEN YRedefining Interior Design for

a Mobile Generation

Kevin Fagan

Living in a small space is aneffective option for Generation Y

when internal and external factorsare present to support a healthy

and adaptable living environment.

GenY18-32years

80Million

Multi-tasking

House 2,700 sf

Condo

Apartment

SRO

House 1,000 sf

UKItalyFranceIrelandGermany

Japan 700 sf

United States

SOCIALhomeownership

CULTURALmobility

ECONOMYinvestment

Working

LoungingRenting

SharedExchange

Dining

Shared Possession

CollectiveHousing

Public 25 ft

Social 12 ft

Personal 4 ftIntimate 1.5 ft

GenY Residences @ 350 N. Huron

Atrium Development

22, 048 sfProgramLobby/ReceptionMail & Bike StorageIndividual & Group WorkstationsMaintenance Area

N

Lobby & Reception

22, 048 sfProgramAdministrative OfficesConference RoomsLaundry & StorageWorkout Room and Event Space

N

22, 048 sfProgramSingle Residences[ 350 & 400 sf ]Double Residences[ 800 sf ]Outdoor TerracesFlexible Outdoor Space

N

Terrace Area

18,452 sfProgramSingle Residences[ 400-500 sf ]Double Residences[ 800 sf ]

N

400 sf model room

22,514 sfProgramSingle Residences[ 350, 400 & 500 sf ]Double Residences[ 750 sf ]Lounge SpacesShared Dining & Conference Rooms

N

Parametric Wall System

350 sf model room

Shared Dining/Conference

21,994 sfProgramSingle Residences[ 500 sf ]Double Residences[ 800 sf ]Rental StationIndividual & group work stations

N

500 sf model room

21,483 sfProgramSingle Residences[ 450 & 550 sf ]Double Residences[ 800 sf ]Exchange KiosksLoung Areas

N

Parametric Furniture System

450 sf model room

Kiosk Center