STEELCASE NEXT










location
Washington, D.C.
client
NEXT University
project type
Education
year
Senior, Fall 2019
programs used
Revit
Photoshop
objective
Create a hub at NEXT University for students enrolled in online coursework to gather with others, adult learners to further their education while having affordable childcare, and professionals to gain knowledge and skills to stay relevant in the workforce.
concept
The conceptual focus of this project is to incorporate NEXT Hub’s mission. The spacial design is influenced by the urban nodes of the original planning of Washington, D.C.’s streets which were meant to guide people towards areas of landmarks and popular locations. Both floors contain key spaces, which were viewed as the main “nodes” based on the philosophy of active and diverse educational experiences. Natural tone colors were used to define zones in reference to their influence on feelings and emotions, and what kind of mental state and focus is needed in each area. Finishes and materials were chosen to follow this and keep each zone monochromatic with their designated color.