Katarina Backo Capstone

I always dreamed of becoming an architect. My Capstone process was supposed to reflect how an architect gets an idea and goes from the idea to the design of the building. First step is to find who needs the design and what needs to be designed. When the need is identified next steps involve choice of tools and personalization according to the clients’ needs. Finally, design choices should be made such that design looks pretty, but it is also functional, safe and realizable.

 

I thought that interning in architectural company would give me a better idea for all the steps in the project. In parallel with finding the internship I researched the designs, tools, and ideas for my project. I was surprised that neither internship nor research were the inspiration for my final idea, but rather a lunchtime conversation.  I learned that my friends wished for more quiet places at SLA. Therefore, I decided to make redesign of my school's building as my Capstone. Instead of an internship I read a lot of architectural books and websites. I decided to use Floorplanner software, did a lot of editing and redesigning things over and over again. I made a survey for students and teachers to understand what they all wanted in our school.  My Capstone taught me that I have to be open to different possibilities and not always take the path that everyone else follows. If I had the chance to do it again, I would enjoy the process more.


Bibliography:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IK6z0cjX6TqARZIckIcS3g_NAwtkSyi2cv-VnYM88ko/edit#heading=h.7xo9c5vk8icl



First Floor
First Floor
Entrence
Entrence
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Office
Office
Office
Office
Principal's  office
Principal's office
Kichen
Kichen
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
Lounge
Lounge
Second, Third, Forth, and Fifth Floor
Second, Third, Forth, and Fifth Floor
Hallway
Hallway
Classrooms
Classrooms
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Staff Bathroom
Staff Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Sixth Floor
Sixth Floor
Nurse's Office
Nurse's Office
Game Room
Game Room
Game Room (Pool and Hokey)
Game Room (Pool and Hokey)
Game Room (Games and Chess)
Game Room (Games and Chess)
Game Room (Football Tables and TV Section)
Game Room (Football Tables and TV Section)
Library and Stage Room
Library and Stage Room
Library
Library
Drama Studio with Piano
Drama Studio with Piano
Seventh Floor
Seventh Floor
Gym
Gym
Gym
Gym
Locker Room
Locker Room
Showers and Bathroom
Showers and Bathroom
Pool and Changing Rooms
Pool and Changing Rooms
Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool

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