The place I chose to navigate is the JC Raulston Arboretum which is essentially a research garden under the purview of NC State while still being a separate entity. It is easy to see the influence of NC State here, both with the prevalence of bricks in the paving and building of the walkways and…
For our navigating space assignment I took a trip to the North Hills shopping center. While being there I noticed immediately that it is well kept and maintained regularly. The overall warm and bright feeling I got while being there is evident in the design style they chose. Looking at the pictures I took while…
I visited the Brevard Zoo in Florida. While it is not as large as the NC Zoo, I like that it is easy to visit in a shorter period of time. The semi-tropical setting is pleasant too. There is a large diagram of the zoo on a sign at the entrance. It gives a good…
When looking for a nice study spot, Stafford Commons is a top pick for many students. The large grassy area provides optimal sun exposure for those looking to absorb some good rays, but the option of shade coverage near Talley Student Union is also available for those who just want to enjoy the weather. When…
North Carolina Museum of Art’s Museum Park integrates sculptures and art within the natural landscape in Raleigh. The designers of the Museum Park’s choice to leave as much of the land, plants, and animals undisturbed is clearly communicated and emphasized throughout the park. In addition to posting signage about the artwork, designers included posters and…
Walking through Stafford Commons, right outside of Talley Student Union, I feel a sense of calmness. On a nice, warm day there will be students all around swarming the grass areas with spike ball and picnics and sometimes even little concerts. This area is the perfect place to study and hangout with friends. When…
The atrium is a dining location for on and off-campus students that utilize a meal plan or Grubhub. I have frequented this place during my time here, and have come up with an analytical observation of the environment at Atrium during my last visit. Atrium is loud and bright, a favored environment for the…
North Carolina State University offers a public gymnasium on Main Campus. Open daily, Carmichael Gym is busy with students as they go to get their workout in. Because it’s such a hot spot for so many people throughout the day, it’s essential that the environmental design considers elements of appeal and the ease of navigation.…
In June of 2021 I went to Las Vegas, Nevada for my third time. I went in celebration of my high school graduation. While I was there, I went to the Gucci store at The Shops at Crystals. The Gucci store was located right by one of the entrances to the shopping mall and on…
The space I chose to investigate is the Arts Village lounge, open to anyone during the day. It consists of artwork and space to work on projects or create new things. It also has a piano area and a space for watching TV on a couch. The lighting in the room can change with switches,…
The spatial design at Pullen Park is very open and fun. It is almost designed as if they don’t want people to be persuaded to go a certain way. It is very free and like an adventure. There are many paths to take and each leads to a different attraction. This park is meant mainly…
Amongst many of the Universal Orlando Theme Park’s attractions that feature a detailed queuing experience, that of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is particularly notable for numerous reasons. Through multiple choices in the queue’s spatial design, the environment immerses its inhabitants in settings from the Daily Bugle, the newspaper at which Peter Parker (Spider-Man) works.…
For this assignment, I chose to write about Cha House—a boba shop cafe on Hillsborough. Despite my biased long-time love for boba, I really do enjoy this place. The space is open with high ceilings which gives a really free and welcoming feeling. The shop has a white, pastel color palette, giving very calming and…
For my ‘space design’, I chose to write about James B Hunt Library on centennial campus, here at NC State. The images taken above are from the second floor, which is a very inviting and open seating area for all. The white based interior really allows the presence of any and all color within the…
Hunt Library is one place on NC State’s campus that I truly enjoy. There are many unusual types of spatial configurations in the building as well as the outside architecture. Hunt Library is a necessary location for students whether they have class on Centennial campus or not. This large library is so enticing, especially for…