Material Charrette

When entering the lodging area lighting along with storage were some of the main criteria that were focused on, To resolve this the walls are covered with a 3form resin wall with a wood veneer and back lit to bring in some soft lighting to the space. The beds provide storage under the bed in the form of drawers as well as an additional shelf at the end that can store smaller items and a shelf atop that. Refinishing the existing concrete flooring as well as adding a cork flooring down the center not only help with slip resistance but helps lengthen the room and bring focus to the bathroom area that features an outdoor garden feel.

The lobby area provides seating for various users from the group to the individual. The space still uses the existing sliding barn door, but instead of it being fully closed the door is instead have opened to give the feeling of movement. The space between the brick and the wood door is filled with bulletproof glass for additional security. The furnishing are in soft neutral color of blues and greens which accents the wood and brick surfaces.

The office space uses 3form to bring in the light from the exterior while still providing privacy for meetings. The floor is refinished bringing out the multiple colors of the existing wood floor. The corners of the wall use glass to further incorporate lighting in to the space.

The outdoor patio space provides outside dining as well as a another place to gather for meetings. It uses Trex that resists the wear and tear of the outdoor elements. In addition to the spacious dining area the deck provides shading to the level below. There will have to be some type of water barrier in the form of umbrellas for the days that it is rainy.

The basement area takes advantage of the slits of glass from the upper floor not only providing addition lighting but adds visual interest and way finding through out the space. The curved walls incooperate the support beams and double as seating through out the space. The far wall provides a space where artifacts and additional items from the mills history to be displayed.