Spokane Falls Community CollegeBuilding 17 RemodelThe Falls Lounge

April 9, 2013

HistoryIn 2010-11 a group of ten Interior Design Program students, guided by Tanja Huffman developed a new concept for the renovation of the student lounge space in Building 17.They went through an extensive design process which included: Surveyed current students and other user groups to determine likes and

dislikes about the current lounge space Gathered programming information to define the functional aspects of the

space Determined the conceptual and aesthetic appearance for the space Worked with a project team that consisted of: administrators, faculty,

facilities department, IT department, Sodexo, and students to develop and refine the final design solution

Worked with local vendors and suppliers to get pricing on materials, furniture and equipment to be used within the space

Worked with a local lighting designer to develop a new lighting design concept

Worked with local furniture dealers to select and specify new furniture for the space

Presented work in progress to Student Government for feedback and then incorporated these comments into the design

This work took place over a six month period of time and resulted in:

This work took place over a six month period of time and it resulted in:

Programming by function:

Information

Small Group Seating

Plug & Play

Dining

Seating/ Performance/ Gaming/ Fireplace

View from southeast corner:

View from northeast corner:

Details:

The Details...

The Information Center

The Signage

Materials and Finishes:

Wallcovering at perimeter walls

Vinyl “bamboo” flooring at eating area

Paint colors

Tile at fireplace