ID 311: Advanced Visual Literacy in Interior Design
The University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Art & Design, Fall 2008
Project
Project 1: Musical Studio - The Project Proposal
Project Description
You have been hired by your client(s) to design a studio residence. As
inspiration for this project, you will design the space according to the
client(s) favorite song. At your initial client intake meeting, you will inquire
about the client(s) mind-set and sentiment for the music in order to
properly translate the musical elements into the design of the space. This
will translate into the conceptual structure for the design of this project.
The purpose of this project is to design a downtown studio residence for
your client(s). The existing space is approximately 1828 square feet of
heated living area. You may not change any of the existing exterior walls
or features (e.g. windows, etc…). However, you may relocate the
entrance door to the building’s hallway and design the space as you
wish. Additional, the client has requested an upper level be added to
the space that does not interfere with the windows on the exterior walls.
The final layout should be detailed and accurate, include all built-in
features and FF&E, and incorporate proper space planning and
clearances. Please review the floor plan provided for construction
details. Creativity/validity of design will be reflected in grading!
Requirements
Floor plan should include:
2 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
Living area
Kitchen
Dining area
Office
Laundry area
Mechanical closet(s) for HVAC, electrical/data panel, & water heater
Each student will select an appropriate presentation board size and
orientation. Both boards must be the same size and include consistent
title blocks with the project name on the front, and the student’s name,
board number, course, date, and instructor’s name on the back. All work
must be presented in a digital format.
Board 1 Concept Board
To include concept statement or lyrics, concept sketches,
conceptual imagery and/or words of inspiration.
Board 2 Project Proposal
To include the proposed furnishings plan and dominant
FF&E. All drawings, images, and samples should be
labeled accordingly.
Grading
This project is worth 20% of your final course grade. Please refer to the
included evaluation sheet for the point system and evaluation criteria.
Deadlines
Presentation Boards Due Thursday, September 11th by 3:50 p.m. Boards
should be printed on glossy photo quality paper and professionally dry
mounted to foam core board. Each student will present their project
