grace koerber: interdisciplinary design
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Design that creates meaningful relationships between people, experience, objects and place.TRANSCRIPT
Interdisciplinary design that creates meaningful relationships between people, experience, objects and place
ContentsTHESIS: The Boundary Crisis
MUSIC: Classical + Underground
HOSPITALITY: Velo
RESIDENTIAL: Soft Nest
OFFICE: Work Ecology
FURNITURE: Lucy Table
OBJECTS
BUILT PROJECTS
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THE BOUNDARY
CRISIS
THE BOUNDARY
CRISIS
THE BOUNDARY
CRISIS
Intermediary space as a place of attachment/detachment between our exterior techspace and our interior bodyspace.
A parklet tests the body/tech balance through body wall of detachment and a membrane of coexistence.
Pratt Institute MS Thesis 2015
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This inability to distinguish oneself from the environment — this boundary failure — leads to a condition of crisis… The condition is problematic because identity depends on an organism’s ability to distinguish itself from its surroundings.”
— Neil Leach in Camouflage
With power shifting to a networked form, our relationship to space changes... we are faced with unceasingly shifting boundaries cutting across physical and social contexts.”
— Deleuze discussed by Varnelis in “Modulated Cities”
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PARKLET AS ATTACHMENT: Acts as intermediary between existing interior spaces and exterior conditions
SITE: 731 Franklin Ave RELATED: 747 Franklin Ave RELATED: Veggies Juice Bar RELATED: Bob & Betty’s Food MarketRELATED: Brooklyn Yoga Collective RELATED: Eastern Parkway Bike Path
RELATED: Chavela’sRELATED: Little ZeldaRELATED: Crown Inn RELATED: Cent’ Anni RELATED: Yogu Moo
RELATED: Eastern Parkway Bike Path
RELATED: Mayfield’sPARKING SPACE
PARKLET DOCKS
Franklin Ave.Atlantic Ave. Franklin Ave.
NE IGHBORHOOD SUN ANALYS IS Crown HeightsProspect Ave to Eastern Parkway on Franklin
Until recently, the main thoroughfares of Crown Heights — which stretched between quiet blocks of historic brownstones — were bleakly dotted with discount stores and shuttered retail spaces. But today, the area — particularly Franklin Avenue and the surrounding streets, which are serviced by the A, C, 2, 3, 4 and 5 subway lines — is evolving into a new foodie mecca, complete with rustic Italian restaurants, bustling bars and even shops hawking locally made cheeses. — NYTimes
Franklin Ave Circulation
Atlantic Ave
Eastern Parkway
CARS BIKE PARK WALK SELLSELL WALK PARK
Thresholding
Landscaping: Docked Parklet Thresholds: Docked Parklet Circulation: Docked ParkletLandscaping: Undocked Parklet Thresholds: Undocked Parklet Circulation: Disconnected Parklet
SITE SITE
SITE SITE
STREET STREET
STREET STREET
Winter
Summer
Spring
Fall
SUN SUN
SUN SUN
Prospect Park
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PLAN: ParkletScale:5/32” =1’
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DiagramBody and Tech Interaction
BODY WALLCharging Stations for Technology RechargeEnergy collected through the membrane refuels tech of pedestrain, cyclst and cars
MEMBRANECharging Stations for Technology Recharge
INTERIORErgonomic Wall
for Body Recharge
PARKLET PLAN
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Charge TimesDuration of tech charge provides window for simultaneous body recharge
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RESPONS IVE INTERACT ION
SECTION A: ParkletScale:1/4” =1’
SECTION B: ParkletScale:1/4” =1’
SECTION G: ParkletScale:5/32” =1’
ELEVATION: StorefrontScale:5/32” =1’
Shifting Pattern and Ventilation
Pattern shifts based on human presence and movement occurs on all faces of ventilating membrane
Shifting Pattern and Sun Exposure Blocking
Pattern shifts based on human presence and movement occurs on ventilating sides
HumanResponds to human activity and movement through shifts in parametric patterning
Harness Sun Exposure
Cells open on sun exposed side to harness solar warming. On shaded sides, cells close to maintain stasis of ideal temperature condition
SunlightExposure and light levels work independently on each face of the parklet and window to either harness or block solar warmth depending on temperature conditions Block Sun Exposure
Cells close on sun exposed side to block solar warming. In shade, cells open to allow for ventilation of ideal temperature condition
Maintain
Parklet and window cells close to keep stasis of ideal temperature condition
TemperatureMembrane responds to external and internal temperature shifts, regulating intermediary environment
Ventilate
Parklet cells open to allow warming of parklet interior. Window cells open to allow cooling of interior environment
SECT IONS AND ELEVAT IONS
THE BODY WALL
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SECTION D: ParkletScale:1/4” =1’
SECTION E: ParkletScale:1/4” =1’
SECTION C: ParkletScale:1/4” =1’
ELEVATIONScale:5/32” =1’
SECTION F: Parklet & StorefrontScale:5/32” =1’
ELEVATION: ParkletScale:5/32” =1’
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135°
Movement: Plan, Section, ElevationsScale: 1 1/2” = 1’
Dual Identical Movement
Independent Movement
0° 45° 90° 180°
135° 180°90°45°
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THE MODULE
May 5, 2015: 5:20AM 5:32AM 5:55AM
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Classical + UndergroundMerging technique and technology for experimentation in music
The music conservatory is inspired from James Blake’s song “Retrograde”. Blake is an artist that blends his classical music training with base, reverb and looping of the electronic underground. This project began with a sound analysis, breaking it down into stacked classical and underground sound. Moments of penetration into the opposite sound space were diagrammed. This analysis influenced the development of architectural form and the penetration of different sound space.
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James Blake ‘Retrograde’2013, Republic
CLASSICAL: Vocals + chords Vocals Chords Loop Baseline
UNDERGROUND:Loops + buzz synths
nostalgic & mesmerized phantasmagorical enlightened heartbrokenspiritualFEELING
Buzz
MUSIC ANALYSIS
Merge
FORM
Theater in the Round
Black Box
CLASSICAL
EXPERIMENTATION
UNDERGROUND
PROGRAM
Communal + Circulation
Teaching + Studio
Performance
Practice
Pre/Post Performance
Admin
Music Analysis Form Program
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1. Reception2. Performance3. Cafe4. Green Room5. Percussion6. Practice7. Practice8. Practice9. Practice10. Practice11. Teaching12. Teaching13. Piano14. Rehearsal15. Classrooms16. Lockers
FLOOR 3: Classical + UndergroundScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
FLOOR 4: ClassicalScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
SECTION A: Library, Cafe, Media CenterScale: 1/12” = 1’0”
SECTION B: Large, Medium Performance, Practice RoomsScale: 1/12” = 1’0”
1. Performance2. Library3. Admin
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1. Storage2. Black box3. Media Center4. Screening5. Percussion6. Practice7. Practice8. Practice9. Practice10. Practice11. Teaching12. Teaching13. Recording14. Rehearsal15. Percussion16. Lockers
Final Model Study Models
FLOOR 2: UndergroundScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
SECTION C: Media Center Performance, StudiosScale: 1/12” = 1’0”
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VeloA culinary journey through Spanish culture in three acts
The restaurant reimagines the ritual of tapas hopping through three zones. By pairing traditional Spanish beverage and with specific food, guests have uniquely different experiences in each zone. The full experience can be enjoyed through one lingering visit, or over a series of return visits.
Act 1: Sherry + Tapas Act 2: Wine + Mains
Act 3: Cava + Treats
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Velo = veil Tapar = to cover
INSPIRATION:un velo le tapaba parte de la cara
a veil covered part of her face
The Veil
Crochet Panels
Metal Frame
Wood Base
ASSEMBLY:
Velo = veil Tapar = to cover
INSPIRATION:un velo le tapaba parte de la cara
a veil covered part of her face
The Veil
Crochet Panels
Metal Frame
Wood Base
ASSEMBLY:
Velo: West Village Activity
Weekday
Weekend
LUNCH
BRUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
Sherry + Tapas Wine + Mains
Cava + Treats Inactive
Velo: West Village Activity
Weekday
Weekend
LUNCH
BRUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
Sherry + Tapas Wine + Mains
Cava + Treats Inactive
Velo: West Village Activity
Weekday
Weekend
LUNCH
BRUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
Sherry + Tapas Wine + Mains
Cava + Treats Inactive
Velo: West Village Activity
Weekday
Weekend
LUNCH
BRUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
Sherry + Tapas Wine + Mains
Cava + Treats Inactive
Velo: West Village Activity
Weekday
Weekend
LUNCH
BRUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
AFTERNOON
DINNER LATE
Sherry + Tapas Wine + Mains
Cava + Treats Inactive
The Veil Velo: West Village Activity
INSPIRATION:
un velo le tapaba parte de la cara
a veil covered part of her face
The veil was developed as a design tool to separate the 3 zones of the restaurant. As guests progress through the journey, they become more immersed within the veil — bar + sherry: outside; wine + dine: overhead; sherry + treats: fully surrounded. The veil was prototyped from model scale to full scale in crocheted clothing line.
WEEKDAY
WEEKEND
Velo - veil Tapar - to cover
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dinner
Afternoon
Afternoon
Late
Late
ASSEMBLY:
Crochet Panels
Metal Frame
Wood Base
PlanScale: 1/16” = 1’0”
RCPScale: 1/16” = 1’0”
1. Host2. Sherry Bar3. Dining4. Lounge5. Cava Bar
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SECTION A: Host, BoothsScale: 3/16” = 1’0”
SECTION C: Cava BarScale: 3/16” = 1’0”
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SECTION B: Cava Bar, Dining, Sherry BarScale: 3/16” = 1’0”
SECTION D: Sherry BarScale: 3/16” = 1’0”
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Cava Pendant
(2) 1/2” x 2’ Copper Type M Hard Straight Pipes
(2) 25-Watt Tubular Light Bulbs
(2) Westinghouse Keyless Sockets
(1) Westinghouse Cord Set
(2) 1 “ x 3/4” Copper 90 Degree Elbows
(2) 3/4” x 3/4” x 1/2“ Copper Pressure Reducing Tees
(2) Cava Bottles
Parts
Process SketchesThe Veil + Prototyping
Cava Pendant + Prototype
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Soft NestA respite from urban hardness
The residence, located in a Meier building along the West Side Highway, deals with the condition of public/private life inside a glass box. The design was arranged along a privacy gradation, with the most private activities at the core, and the most public activities along the perimeter of the residence. The core serves as a protective barrier to the more intimate space of home.
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Plan: LowerScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Elevation: KitchenScale: 1/4” = 1’0”
Section A: Dining, Living, Office, LibraryScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
LOWER
1. Entry2. WC3. Kitchen4. Casual Seating5. Formal Seating6. Grandpa’s Room7. Grandpa’s Bath
UPPER
1. Child’s Room2. Child’s Bath3. Office4. Parent’s Room5. Parents Bath
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Plan: UpperScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Section B: Kitchen, Lounge, Office, Kid’s RoomScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Section C: Master Bed 1, Master Bed 2, Stairs, Living RoomScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Elevation: Master BathroomScale: 1/4” = 1’0”
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WorkEcologyA diverse and adaptive work habitat for a creative mind and an active body
The goal for this advertising agency was to create an ecosystem that encourages innovation and exchange between employees, clients and managers. A series of communal spaces (secret and social), encourage exploration and movement of employees between places of collaborations and spaces of concentration. The variety of spaces stimulate creativity and fulfill different needs, creating a “cross pollination” between employees.
The epicenter of circulation is around the kitchen/dining/lounge area — borrowing “kitchen as hub” from residential design.
The two floors are structured for different types of working conditions. The second floor contains an open office with permanent seating. The first floor is an adaptive office that can be restructured and reconfigured as new project come in or as demand for certain phases of production can is high. This floor contains the tools for concept brainstorming, image research and art production.
Social Space: Stair Seating, Cafe
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Plan: Floor OneScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
Plan: Adaptive OfficeScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
Plan: Floor TwoScale: 1/32” = 1’0”
Movement through Space Planning
CIRCULATION
CROSS POLLINATION
1. Cafe2. Game Room3. Stairs + Social Area4. Small Conference5. Spray Booth6. Adaptive Office7. Library
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Focus
Social
Adaptive
Open
Communal Space
Work Space
1. Partners Lounge2. Cafe3. Large Conference4. Upper Lounge Area5. Small Conference6. Video Cave7. Open Office8. HR Office
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Floor Two
Floor One
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Threshold: Lobby Work Space: Open Office
Section AScale: 1/16” = 1’0”
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Focus Space: Library Secret Space: Partner’s Lounge
Section B: Lobby + StairScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Elevation: Conference RoomScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Elevation: Coffee + BarScale: 1/8” = 1’0”
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Lucy TableThe speaker reimagined through resin fiberboard, joinery and bent metal legs
The Lucy Table is a reinvention of an old speaker cabinet. When I tested the speaker, I was surprised to find that it actually worked, and that the sound quality was quite good. This inspired me to reinvent the speaker by retrofitting the electronics for an iPhone input. I used the existing mesh from the front speaker and chipped apart the crumbling fiberboard. I cast the crumbled fiberboard in resin to create a new composite for the top and side panels. I added storage for books, records and objects on each side. I found straight, metal legs from an old couch on the curb. These metal pipes were bent and used as legs for the table. To hold all these pieces together, I invented a joint that allowed me to inlay or “outlay” panels a as needed into the frame.
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PLANScale: 2” = 1’0”
ELEVATION: FrontScale: 2” = 1’0”
ELEVATION: SideScale: 2” = 1’0”
DETAIL: JoineryScale: 2” = 3”
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GesturalLightA responsive lighting object
The kinetic light responds to human gesture, opening and brightening with proximity. The project is a result of a series of iterative prototypes, testing mechanisms and materials for their kinetic displacement and visual satisfaction of movement. The project also required physical computing. Proximity is sensed through an infrared sensor and translated to rotation of a servo motor. The servo mechanizes the rack and pinion that actualizes the linear motion needed to displace the light tubes.
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ElementsAbstract relationships between form and geometry
Proportion, scale and relationship of all elements are considered in these 3D studies. Design ideas are developed from initial 3D sketches through rounds of iterations exploring dominance and relationship of the elements in the composition. Final prototypes are cast plaster.
From top: Rectilinear, curvilinear, grouping, fragment
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11 La GrangeA rustic-modern home in Asheville, NC
I designed the interiors and consulted on the facade of this $1M spec home. I worked directly with the contractor on architectural elements, material and finishes, lighting and the execution of facade materials. In site visits, I checked quality and gave instruction to contractor for how to proceed with detailing and various task at hand.
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AvroKOMomotaro, Chicago
During my summer internship, I spent a major part of my time working on the finishing design items and art features for Momotaro. For the boardroom portrait feature, I designed the treatment for the images, developed a workflow and single-handedly executed it. I sourced and calculated correct letter sizing for the bar menus. I tested and screen printed the O banners for the basement bar and worked with the signage locations in rendered elevations. I also worked on the phone booth moment, doing image research, sourcing final image and visualizing in rendered elevations.
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