ID 3311 Final - Fall 2011

Solution Statement

            When choosing materials for the Personal Financial Planning Red to Black office suite project, the design to make the clients feel comfortable and safe to discuss very personal problems and needs was established. Also a Starbucks, coffee bar concept was established. These concepts are seen through the different colors and textures in the selected wood, carpet, countertops, and furniture selected. Each material gives a comfortable feel that is appropriate for a high traffic environment that has the necessity of durability and sustainability. In addition, the budget for this project is low and so cheaper furniture and materials are needed in order to stay within this budget.

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Schedules

Finish Schedule
Material	Product	Color	Size	Unit Price	Total Price
Hardwood Flooring	Artic Ocean by Floorcraft Hardwood Oak Flooring 3275937	Homespun	3”W X 0.38” thick	$7.64 per sq ft	$2,590.53
Carpet	Adventure by Floorcraft Carpet 6622695	Deep Waters	12’ roll	$4.90 per sq ft	$1,471.47
	Special Delivery Plus by Floorcraft Carpet 6755511	Glorious	12’ roll	$2.10 per sq ft	$665.28
Paint	Valspar Paint 6001-1C	Grandma’s Linen	Gallon	About $35 per gallon	$140
	Olympic Paint C58-4	Aqua Smoke	Gallon	About $35 per gallon	$70
Countertop	DuPont Corian	Bronzite		N/A	N/A
Upholstery
Leather	basyx™ by HON HVL871	Black	6 yards	$915	$6,405

Finish Overview
Room	Floor	Walls	Countertop
Conference Room	Adventure by Floorcraft Carpet 6622695 – Deep Waters	Valspar Paint C58-4 – Aqua Smoke	N/A
Reception Room	Artic Ocean by Floorcraft Hardwood Oak Flooring 3275937 – Homespun	Valspar Paint 6001-1C – Grandma’s Linen	DuPont Corian – Bronzite
Advising Offices	Special Delivery Plus by Floorcraft Carpet 6755511 – Glorious	Valspar Paint 6001-1C – Grandma’s Linen	N/A

Materials and Calculations

Material: 3” Hardwood Solid Flooring

Company: Arctic Ocean by Floorcraft

Product Number: 3275937

Color Number: Homespun

Species: Oak

Form: plank

Size: 3”W X 0.38” thick

Gloss Level: Low

Finish: Smooth

Edge/Detail/End: Eased

Space Used: Reception

Sustainability:

Made of all Oak wood.

Installation:

Floating, Glue, Nail

Maintenance:

Routine Care (daily)

Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum to remove any grit or debris that could scratch the floor.

Do not use oil-treated dust mops

Periodic Care (weekly-monthly)

Buff the floor using a medium high speed buffer (175-750 RPM) and white/buff colored buffing pads

Calculations:

Cost = $7.64 per sq ft

Reception Room: 24’ x 12’ plus 4-1/2’ x 4-1/2’ = 308-1/4 sq ft

Plus 10% addition

308-1/4 + 30.825 = 339.075 sq ft

339.075 x $7.64 = $2,590.53

Total Cost = $2,590.53

Material: Carpet

Company: Adventure by Floorcraft

Product Number: 6622695

Color Number: Deep Waters

Construction: tufted

Fiber: SmartStrand

Backing: Actionbac

Tufted Height: 0.563”

Warranty: 4 star

Space Used: Conference

Sustainability:

Made of SmartStrand which is derived from corn.

Installation:

Good or premium cushion or a glue down (no cushion) installation.

Maintenance:

Daily vacuuming and periodic professional steam cleaning.

Calculations:

Cost = $4.90 per sq ft

Conference Room: 21’ x 12’ plus 7’ x 3’ = 273 sq ft

Plus 10% addition

273 + 27.3 = 300.3 sq ft

300.3 x $4.90 = $1,471.47

Total Cost = $1,471.47

Material: Carpet

Company: Special Delivery by Floorcraft

Product Number: 6755511

Color Number: Glorious

Construction: tufted

Fiber: Nylon

Backing: Standard

Tufted Height: 0.66”

Warranty: 3 star

Space Used: Advising Offices

Sustainability:

Installation:

Good or premium cushion or a glue down (no cushion) installation.

Maintenance:

Daily vacuuming and periodic professional steam cleaning.

Calculations:

Cost = $2.10 per sq ft

Advising Office 1: 12’ x 12’ = 144 sq ft

Advising Office 2: 12’ x 12’ = 144 sq ft

Total square footage = 288 sq ft

Plus 10% addition

288 + 28.8 = 316.8 sq ft

316.8 x $2.10 = $665.28

Total Cost = $665.28

 

Material: Paint

Color Number: 6001-1C

Color Name: Grandma’s Linen

Color Family: Browns/Tans

Color Group: Neutral

Brand: Valspar

UPC Code: 42397032837

Space Used: Reception, Advising Offices

Sustainability:

Cheap and will last a long time

Installation:

Apply with a rolling brush and/or paint brush.

Maintenance:

May need to be reapplied years later

Calculations:

Cost = about $35 per gallon

About 4 gallons are needed

4 x $35 = $140

Total Cost $140

Material: Paint

Color Number: C58-4

Color Name: Aqua Smoke

Color Family: Grays

Color Group: Muted

Brand: Olympic

UPC Code: 715195038645

Space Used: Conference

Sustainability:

Cheap and will last a long time.

Installation:

Apply with a rolling brush and/or paint brush.

Maintenance:

May need to be reapplied years later

Calculations:

Cost = about $35 per gallon

About 2 gallons are needed

2 x $35 = $70

Total Cost = $70

Material: Countertop

Type: Solid surface

Brand: Dupont Corian

Color: Bronzite

Finish: Matte/Satin

Sustainability:

Has a long term warranty

Installation:

A trained professional must install Corian®. DuPont has a network of trained, certified fabricator/installers nationally.

Maintenance:

Routine Care

Soapy water, ammonia based cleaners (not window cleaners as they can leave a waxy build up that may dull the surface) or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove most dirt and residue from all types of finishes. Stubborn residue will require a little stronger cleaner.

A key to keeping your countertops looking good is to thoroughly rinse and wipe completely dry after cleaning.

Material: Leather for Upholstery

Collection: basyx™ by HON

Model Number: HVL871

Dimensions: 33”W x 32”H x 28-3/4”Dep.

List Price: $915

Material for Upholstery: Leather

Color: Black

Upholstery Amount: 6 yards

Sustainability:

Leather is made from animal hide which makes in sustainable.

Maintenance:

Water based cleaning agents and pure water-free solvents may be used.

Blot spills immediately with a clean towel or sponge. To prevent fading, keep fabric out of direct sunlight. Clean all pieces simultaneously to prevent any variances in color. Professional upholstery cleaning.

Calculations:

Takes about 6 yards of leather to upholster one chair and each chair costs $915. Seven chairs are needed so 42 yards of leather are needed and that would cost $6,405.

Total Cost = $6,405

Material	Total Cost
Hardwood Flooring	$2,590.53
Carpet	$1,471.47
	$665.28
Paint	$140
	$70
Countertop	N/A
Leather	$6,405
Total Cost	$11,342.28



What I have learned from this course



            From my class that teaches about interior materials, I have learned a lot about interior design. I have learned about different fibers and yarns, fabric structure and designs, color application, finishing and treatment, performance testing, and fabric applications. Along with those, I also learned about countertops, backsplashes, flooring, walls, and ceilings. To learn more about and better understand these topics we went on many field trips to different places which were so cool and interesting.

            When learning about fibers and yarn, we learned about natural fibers, man-made fibers, staple fibers, and filament fibers. There are two types of natural fibers: cellulosic fibers and protein fibers. Cellulosic fibers are fibers from plants such as cotton and linen. Protein fibers are from animals such as silk and wool. In man-made fibers there are two types: natural man-made fibers and synthetic man-made fibers. For fabric structure, there are three types of basic weaves: plain weave, twill weave, and satin weave. There are many different names of designs that use these three basic weaves.

            There are two ways to applying color: printing and dyeing. Printing and dyeing both have different methods that can create different designs and patterns onto fabric. Finishing and treatment includes everything that is done to a fabric once it is produced. After that the material usually has to go through performance testing that is evaluated according to durability, color fastness, and flammability. Fabric applications include seating, window covering, wall covering, panel systems, floor covering, and fiber-based art.

            Countertops, backsplashes, flooring, walls, and ceilings are all things that complete a design in a room. There are many types of stone, natural and man-made, that can be used for countertops. Many different kinds of tiles can be used to make backsplashes such as glass. There are several kinds of flooring that can be used. These include carpet, wood flooring, and tiles. There are many different ways to decorate a wall such as paint, glass block, wall coverings, concrete, and stone. Ceilings are also important in designing a room but sometimes designers neglect the ceiling.

            Going on the field trips made this course more fun and interesting. It really tied everything together and made the topics we learned about easier to understand. I have a much better idea about interior design and how to apply materials. This course was a great learning experience for me and I thank my teacher, Professor Gaines, for that.

Parkhill Smith & Cooper



            Parkhill Smith & Cooper (PSC) is a full-service design firm that provides engineering and architectural design primarily in the public sector or with public entities. Such include municipal infrastructure, education, healthcare, and transportation. PSC was established in 1945 in Lubbock. They have other locations in Amarillo, El Paso, Midland//Odessa, and Las Cruces. PSC currently has a staff of over 250 professional, technical, and support personnel. Parkhill Smith & Cooper promotes sustainability and green design. PSC is LEED certified due to their sustainable designs. PSC is consistently ranked among the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

            John Bard is an employee of Parkhill Smith & Cooper who showed us around the building. He told us about his story as a designer. He is a graduate of the Interior Design Program. He first graduated with a degree in architecture then he went back to school to get a degree in interior design. He talked about sustainable design and sustainable materials. He then showed us around the building.

            The two buildings of Parkhill Smith & Cooper have an industrial look that has a sustainable design. They have a sock ventilation system that collapses at night when it is not in use. They also have dry erase wall paint with a level five sheet rock in the conference rooms. They also have acoustical tile made out of recycled paper content. In the conference rooms there are also fabric boards that are sustainable and self-extinguishing.

            Parkhill Smith & Cooper is a company that has joined the green revolution of sustainable design. This green revolution is involving and many design companies are joining. Green design is a way to help our environment and helps us to live a better, healthier life.



Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction

            Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction designs and builds homes in an innovative way. They do all of their own concepts and designs. This includes performing the entire design process and creating custom made furniture and re-upholstery, and using authentic materials. Abby Carter is one of the designers who works with Jeff Seal and the rest of his team. She is a graduate of the Texas Tech Interior Design program. She designed a house that had a French influence throughout the home.

            Abby Carter designed the custom front doors with an intricate French style design. When walking into the house, you see a groin vault and a small chandelier in the entry way. When stepping outside into the courtyard, one sees an outdoor fireplace and a fountain that will be placed there. Up on the roof of the house, authentic clay tile is used. Inside are oak wood floors that are hand scraped with a flush look and fireplaces that are uniquely and originally designed. These characteristics produce harmony between the inside and the outside of the house.

            In the kitchen are custom cabinets and a custom vent. Jeff Seal is using the client’s table but refinishing it so that it goes with the rest of the house. The kitchen also has a bar top and a farmhouse sink. They are working on getting the light fixtures over the bar top to match with the French influence of the house.

            The chandeliers that are used throughout the house are by Currey Company. The windows are especially designed with a French influence and a Gothic arch sunburst pattern. These custom-made starburst windows are found in the formal dining room. The windows even go with the chandelier used in the formal dining room.

            The railing on the staircase is custom. It is stained for an aged look, and it has iron detail which makes it authentic. The hallway upstairs has a barrel ceiling, making the hallway open and airy. The doors have a customized trim work, except for the doors that lead into the theater room. There is one bedroom that has a 16’ ceiling and windows that crank out and lead out onto a small balcony that can be used for planting pots and flowers. The master bathroom has heated floors while the closet is a safe room with a steel door.

            This house costs close to a million dollars. This French house is custom built for the clients who asked them to build this house. Although Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction does custom work, they also sell houses during the construction process and some after completion. Jeff Seal designs houses that are mostly European influenced or “old world”. Jeff Seal is one of the few who does the entire design process. His beautiful homes will last for a long time and will continue to pop up around the Lubbock area and other cities.

Collins Tile and Stone

            Collins Tile and Stone is a place where you can buy many different types of tile and stone for your flooring, countertops, and walls. They have been doing tile since 1984 and stone since 1987-88. They bring in many types of different stone from all over the world including Norway, Brazil, and other foreign places.

            Their primary stone that they sell is granite. It has become very popular in the past few years. Granite is an igneous rock made from molten formations. The granite rock is created from cooling under heat and pressure. Some granite has movement. The different minerals create the different colors found in granite. Granite comes from all over the world. Granite is typically used in kitchen applications. There are several different finishes such as a polish finish. Due to new technology, a leather finish has been created and used.

            Another popular stone is marble. Marble is a metamorphic rock that. Under heat and pressure, rock is transformed into marble. Marble has a vein look. It is softer than granite, easier to scratch, and absorbent. Marble is typically used in bathroom applications and sometimes kitchens.

            Travertine is a stone typically used for flooring. It is usually cut into tiles. Travertine has little holes in it that have to be filled before used.

            Limestone is a stone that is seabed based. Limestone is used for tile and countertops. It has a loose granular look to it. Sometimes you can even find fossils embedded into the limestone!

            Cambria® is a domestic manufacturer that sells countertop material. They sell countertops that look like different types of stone, but it isn’t really stone. They even have countertops with movement and color in them.

            Corian® is a solid surface material that’s plastic. It is typically used in food service and hospital applications because it is a sanitary top. A chemical welding process is what makes Corian®. Corian® is a seamless countertop. It was very popular in the late 80’s, early 90’s, and used a lot, including in homes.

            All these different types of countertop and stone material are all very good to use in your homes and even commercial use. The stones that Collins Tile and Stone sell come in so many different types and colors.



Leftwich Chapman



            At Leftwich Chapman, they sell tile, carpet, and hardwood flooring. They have fantastic customer service and will work with you to find what you’re looking for. They have samples of carpet and tile and of the hardwood flooring that they sell. They have samples of the wood flooring on the floor so that the customer can get an actual feel for the look of the hardwood.

            Wood flooring is very strong and popular in the design world. Hardwood is about 65-70% of Leftwich Chapman’s business, whereas carpet is only 30-35% of the business. Solid wood flooring is rarely done anymore, because they have engineered wood. It’s like engineered glue to put wood on a concrete slab. It’s veneered wood glued together. The cross plied wood creates a stable product. Not only does Leftwich Chapman sell wood flooring but also leather, cork, and bamboo flooring. Leather flooring can come in skin looks recycled from purses and belts. If you took a quarter and scraped it across the leather flooring, nothing would happen. This is why it is used for heavy residential use. Cork is used on the backing. Different types of cork are used for different types of product. Bamboo is a very green product because it grows very quickly. The bamboo is heated and compressed together to become hard. Humidity and moisture causes it to start cracking and open up. It has to be in a house for at least a week to get it used to the environment before it can be installed in.

            Carpet is mostly made out of nylon. Nylon is the most dominant fiber. The next in line would be wool. Smartstrand is a new product used in carpet. It is a product of corn and makes carpet soft. It is a green product and recycled.

            Tile is usually expensive. There is a movement into HD tile and pattern in tile is very popular. All natural stone has to be sealed. One should never skimp on sealer, always buy the good sealer. Sometimes the sealer will enhance the natural stone.

            Whether it’s hardwood, tile, or carpet, Leftwich Chapman is a reliable source for tile, hardwood, or carpet to be used in people’s houses. Check them out and see what they are all about!

The Elements and Principles of Design

            In the picture above there are several principles and elements of design used to design this entry hall with a grand staircase.

            The elements of design used include horizontal lines, curvy lines, color, light, space, and pattern. The stairs on the grand staircase represent horizontal lines. The staircase railing and the arches of the doorways in the background represent curvy lines. There are mostly neutral colors but the chandelier and the small part of the ceiling are orange which gives the room a pop of color. There is a lot of natural light in the room. The space is open. There is also a pattern on the floor of the entry way.

            The principles of design used include balance, rhythm, emphasis and proportion. There is balance in the room that is symmetrical. The rhythm in this room is repetition. There is repetition in the stairs. There is emphasis in the room. The entry way or the chandelier is the focal point of the room. Mostly everything is in good proportion to one another.

            Every room that is designed has elements and principles of designed applied to it to make it a room with good design.