A place to bathe- phase 1

Assignment: Select a distinct culutural bathing experience and research the aspects and elements of the experience. Creat and post a research synopsis on your blog. Research the requirements and recommendations for universal wheelchair access standards.


Indoneisan Splendor

During my freshman year in studio, I found an article dealing with Indonesian design. What i loved about the house that I found was that it incorporated natural materials such as woods and outdoor textures with prints and bright colors. This interesting combination proved to be a great one. Although very decorated, you get a taste of Indonesian design and you see where it gets its influences from.





Indonesia is a country known for its oriental design and Chinese inspired designs. One interior designer Leksmono Santoso decided to showcase the essence of Indonesia in his home, five house combined to create one huge estate. Indonesian design is greatly inspired by Chinese design and therefore can be seen in one of Santoso's rooms. Using the motto "more is more," there are 285 pieces in the Chinese Room. This room combines pieces from Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Throughout the house are brightly colored patterns and brightly colored painted walls. Mixed with Indonesian design is a Bohemian feel which can be seen in their Asmat room. The Asmat room is decorated wth tons of sculpted masks and bright colors. One color that is dominant throughout the house is the use of orange. Leksmono uses many traditional Indonesian style rugs . The purpose of his home is to tell a story of the Inodnesian history through patterns, colors, sculpted masks, and artifacts.

This is just some of the research that i found when it came to designing a bathroom/spa for the dissable.

The ADA and the ADA Approved Bathroom

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed July 26, 1990 and became effective on January 26, 1992. It is landmark federal legislation designed to open up services and employment opportunities to the millions of Americans with disabilities.
The ADA requires that all washrooms, whether they're newly constructed or renovated, must be usable by people with disabilities. The original law was composed of five titles dealing with different aspects of prohibiting discrimination against disabled persons, with Title III being the portion of the law that established structural accessibility requirements for design of the ADA compliant bathroom. These standards replaced CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992, which were adopted by many states.
The United States Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. They developed and continue to assess and evaluate the accessible design guidelines known as the ADA Accessibility Guidelines or "ADAAG". The ADAAG contains requirements for new construction and modifications to existing structures to ensure accessibility in accordance with ADA. The Board’s guidelines in and of themselves are not mandatory on the public, but instead serve as the baseline for a variety of federal agencies who do enforce the standards. View the original ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as amended through September, 2002. These guidelines have been subsequently revised and updated.
In July, 2004, the U.S. Access Board announced the release of new design guidelines. View the new ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as published in the Federal Register July 23, 2004 and amended August 5, 2005. The new design document is the result of a comprehensive, ten year review and update of the Board’s original ADA Accessibility Guidelines. The new document is more consistent with model building codes and industry standards, and has a new numbering system. It's more streamlined in structure and in the organization of chapters. The guidelines are more compatible and consistent with the level of access specified under the guidelines for Federal buildings under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968, which required accessibility of facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds. All information associated with the changes in the guidelines is available on the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines Homepage web site.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law over 15 years ago, yet there is much work that remains to be done. View the 15th Anniversary web site to obtain a glimpse of what has been accomplished, and what remains to be achieved.
ADA Grab Bar Requirements for Shower Stalls, Bath Tubs, and Toilet Stalls

Note: The source for the information below is the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as published in the Federal Register July 23, 2004 and amended August 5, 2005. If you would like to see the previous ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as amended through September, 2002, click here.

Grab Bars in Toilet Stall Requirements:
Side Wall - The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) long minimum, located 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum from the rear wall.
Side Wall
Rear Wall
Rear Wall - The rear wall grab bar shall be 36 inches (915 mm) long minimum and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches (305 mm) minimum on one side and 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on the other side.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. The rear grab bar shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum, centered on the water closet, where wall space does not permit a length of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum due to the location of a recessed fixture adjacent to the water closet.

Grab Bars in Shower Stall Requirements
Transfer Type Shower Compartments - In transfer type compartments, grab bars shall be provided across the control wall and back wall to a point 18 inches (455 mm) from the control wall.

Figure 608.3.1 Grab Bars for Transfer Type Showers
Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments - Where a seat is provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall opposite the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Where a seat is not provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on three walls. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from adjacent walls.

Figure 608.3.2 Grab Bars for Standard Roll-In Type Showers
Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments - In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from adjacent walls.

Figure 608.3.3 Grab Bars for Alternate Roll-In Type Showers
608.4 Seats. A folding or non-folding seat shall be provided in transfer type shower compartments. A folding seat shall be provided in roll-in type showers required in transient lodging guest rooms with mobility features complying with 806.2. Seats shall comply with 610.
Grab Bars in Tub Requirements
Bathtubs With Permanent Seats
Back Wall. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and the other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.
Control End Wall. A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

Figure 607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats
Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats
Back Wall. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.
Control End Wall. A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
Head End Wall. A grab bar 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

Figure 607.4.2 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Removable In-Tub Seats
Controls. Controls, other than drain stoppers, shall be located on an end wall. Controls shall be between the bathtub rim and grab bar, and between the open side of the bathtub and the centerline of the width of the bathtub. Controls shall comply with 309.4.

Figure 607.5 Bathtub Control Location
ADA Shower Seat Requirements
Note: The source for the information below is the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as published in the Federal Register July 23, 2004 and amended August 5, 2005. If you would like to see the previous ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as amended through September, 2002, click here.
Shower Compartment Seats - Where a seat is provided in a standard roll-in shower compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be installed on the side wall adjacent to the controls, and shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. Where a seat is provided in an alternate roll-in type shower compartment, it shall be a folding type, shall be installed on the front wall opposite the back wall, and shall extend from the adjacent side wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. In transfer-type showers, the seat shall extend from the back wall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compartment entry. The top of the seat shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the bathroom finish floor. Seats shall comply with 610.3.1 or 610.3.2.

Figure 610.3 Extent of Seat
Rectangular Seats - The rear edge of a rectangular seat shall be 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. The side edge of the seat shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall.

Figure 610.3.1 Rectangular Shower Seat
L-Shaped Seats - The rear edge of an L-shaped seat shall be 2 1/2 inches (64 mm) maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inches (405 mm) maximum from the seat wall. The rear edge of the "L" portion of the seat shall be 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the wall and the front edge shall be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the wall. The end of the "L" shall be 22 inches (560 mm) minimum and 23 inches maximum (585 mm) from the main seat wall.

Figure 610.3.2 L-Shaped Shower Seat
Structural Strength - Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure.
ADA Mirror Requirements
Note: The source for the information below is the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as published in the Federal Register July 23, 2004 and amended August 5, 2005. If you would like to see the previous ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities as amended through September, 2002, click here.

Mirrors - Mirrors located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches (1015 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Mirrors not located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches (890 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

Finalized Views

Assignment: We had to put one of our first year projects in sketch up. These are the finalized views.

Structural Individual Togetherness- Dining Room Assignment

Structural Individual Togetherness


The objective of this design is to create a fresh and innovative approach to the traditional dining room. The concept behind my design was structure, material, and color. These three elements have combined to create a fresh and funky dining room that still holds true to some of its traditional elements.

Inspired by the arrangement of restaurants and such modern designers as Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, the idea of structural individual togetherness can be seen in the design of the table and color scheme of the room. Incorporating the individual tables of restaurants and materials of the modern era, the table is broken into three individual tables while being joined together by a long metal strip to create the illusion of one long table.

The combinations of materials and colors join together to create a funky yet inviting dining room area. The use of metal with the mix of houndstooth curtains and a splash of blue chairs makes for a fresh innovative environment. While such furniture pieces as the dining table and side table provide a small sense of tradition by keeping such standard pieces in the room.

Tear Sheet of Furniture

Panton Chair

Verner Panton's cantilevered stacking chair (1960) was the first single-material and single-form chair to be made and has been produced by Vitra through three decades of development in plastics technology. This version consists of a single piece of strong, flexible polypropylene with integral color that will not fade over time. As striking as modern sculpture, this classic piece is appropriately durable and easy to clean in cafés or restaurants, and is comfortable enough to use as an occasional chair in an office or residence.


Measurements:H 33" W 19" D 22.75" Seat Height 16.5"Materials:Polypropylene.
This chair will be the main chair in the dinner room. As it will be the seating at the dinning table.

Designer Chair - Model No. DD102M

· Designer Chair upholstered with Blue or Grey Fabric Leather.
· Chair Dimensions (W / D / H) - 57 / 58 / 67 cm.
· Complement this Designer chair with one of our Side Tables.
· Delivery Time: 2-10 weeks subject to stock availability.

This chair will be placed on the north wall of the room in between the two windows.

FF&E w/ specifications

Sketchup Project

Assignment: Use on of your projects from first year and draw it in sketchup. Take pictures of the different views and place on your blog.