SVA Interior Design: workstation

VISION STATEMENT

"The vision for the newly renovated Interior Design Department at SVA is to create a professional interior design office atmosphere using the atelier, or workshop, as a model. There is nothing quite as beautiful as the true artisan’s or craftsman’s workshop, an unpretentious space made for the purpose of imagining and creating. What comes to mind is the timeless beauty of sustainable, simple materials, such as wood, paper and paint – worn from use, care and love by passionate individuals fully engaged in their work.”
-- Jane Smith, Department Chair

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

New Workstations

The new workstations are now almost complete. Students will now have much more functional personal storage space and ample room to maneuver around their desk areas. The overhead storage is just low enough to maintain the openness of the space and still promote communication between students while working in the studio.

SVA IDD Workstations

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

NEW WORKSTATION MOCK-UP

The millworker has created a full scale, mock-up section of the new workstations The worksurface material used is manufactured by "Richlite." This "indestructible," charcoal colored solid surface material began its life as a material used to build skate parks. It is created by bonding layers of paper together which are then soaked in resin and cured in stages. During manufacturing the layers gradually bond to create an extremely durable surface that still maintains the natural look of stone. The base and shelving will be built with "Appleply," a premium quality birch/alder veneer core panel. A clear coat of water-based polyurethane will be applied to protect the surface and maintain the natural color of the wood and exposed edging.

NOTE: Sketch of workstation added to gallery 7/21

SVA IDD New Workstation Mock-up

INTRODUCTION

We have spent many long hours working hard for the SVA Interior Design department and now, come September, our space will be working hard for us. Updated workstations with increased functionality, ample counter space and display capabilities, new storage options, a really great student lounge and better work flow are just some of the important elements of the new design. This blog will enable you to watch all of these ideas come together from demolition through furniture installation. Please check back weekly as we post more news on the progress of the SVA Interior Design Department 2008 renovation. Enjoy!