The designers of the Talley Student Union placed an emphasis on natural lighting in order to make it seem as welcoming and inviting as it could be. The materials used throughout the building make it appear modern to visitors which could be possibly used to reflect that NCSU as an institution is academically up to…
Analyzing the art forms found throughout this restaurant is no easy feat. This is due to the fact that there are so may different forms of art throughout the building and many different styles represented. The cubical structure over one dining area represents very geometric and sharp lines, whereas the blown glass wall represents abstract…
As an employee at our campuses gym, I spend a lot of time there. My position requires me to walk around all parts of the gym and assist guests when needed, and because it is such a huge space with a new building blended with a century old one. The newly added wellness and recreation…
First and foremost I would like to draw some attention to the obvious, in regards to the vibe of the space, it [The Strip, LV] comes off extremely overloaded or congested. Although, I wholeheartedly think that this is by design. The entire space is a tourist attraction essentially, and the constant pulling of attention from…
This past weekend I visited The Streets of Southpoint mall in Durham, North Carolina. Although I initially went there just to do some shopping, I ended up running across an interactive art piece titled the Prismatica Kaleidoscope Experience. This unexpected art piece consists of 25 six-foot holographic prisms that pedestrians are able to spin. Each…
I chose to take a trip to Crabtree Valley Mall in order to find an interesting space to explore. Crabtree Valley Mall is a large mall but there was only one store that caught my attention. I found Arhaus Furniture Store very striking. I have been to many other furniture stores but this one seem…
For my space, I selected one of the lounges at the clubhouse of the student housing complex, The Station. In the clubhouse, there are multiple areas where students can interact with other residents or go to do homework. It includes pool tables, seating areas with a fireplace, a small kitchen area with a…
An area I wanted to talk about was the NC State Court of Carolina. I love the Court of Carolina, as it has a very peaceful yet welcoming vibe. The court is quite large, and parts are paved with the classic red bricks NCSU is known for. These paths stretch from side to side but…
I’m writing on the design of Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, which was recently renovated from 2018 to 2020. Hayward Field is a big stadium dedicated to an early coach of the University of Oregon’s track and field team, which has had a lot of runners successfully earn spots on professional teams and continues to…
Originally built in 1901, Tompkins hall is a long brick building right on the edge of Hillsboro street. Fitted with computer labs and classrooms, my English 101 class is housed there, along with many other English classes. There are several entrances to the building that spit you into different areas — you can enter off…
The room hidden in the west wing of DH Hill is commonly referred to as the “Red Room” by many NC State students. This is a room I commonly go to study so I decided it would be interesting to analyze the design of the space. It’s important to note that I honestly do not…
For this navigating space assignment, I choose to talk about the overall design and feel of Wegmans. Wegmans is an American supermarket chain similar to places like Walmart or Publix. What I enjoy most about Wegmans is the interior and how it seems so different compared to other supermarkets. In other places, the color of…
For this assignment, I decided to analyze the spatial design of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum located in Washington, D.C. The first time I visited, this museum easily became one of my favorite buildings due to how intentional and thoughtfully designed it was, both inside and out. With such a serious subject matter, the…
I chose to do an ice rink and more specifically Wake Competition Center (WCC) because I am there pretty often and have always thought ice rinks have gave off a specific vibes over my years of playing hockey. To start, when entering an ice rink the design layout always has a cozy couch area and…
For the Navigating Space assignment, I decided to assess Costco Wholesale (specifically the one in Apex, NC). To start, the overall warehouse signage is great! When navigating here, you are easily able to read and recognize the location not only from the adjacent highway, but the near parking lots. It stands tall on the west…