Upholstery

Upholstery

Company: Pottery Barn

Style: Pearce Collection

Fabric: Leather

Colors: White

Soil/Stain Protection: Yes

Upholstered Furniture Care & Cleaning Instructions
Blot spills immediately with a clean colorfast towel or sponge (see specific Spot Clean Instructions below for your fabric type.) To prevent fading, keep fabric out of direct sunlight. Rotate cushions and vacuum beneath them regularly. Clean all pieces simultaneously to prevent any variances in color. Professional upholstery cleaning.

Cost Calculation:

Reception Room-
                                                            Cost                                     Fabric (yds)

                Left Armchair-                   $829.00                               5

                Right Armchair-                 $829.00                               5

                Corner Wedge (2)-          $929.00                                  2.5

                Armless Chair (5)-            $779.00                                  4

Offices

                Armless Chair (4)-            $779.00                                 4

                                                                Total-    $9,047                 51          

Carpet: Red and Black Carpet Tiles

Carpet Tiles

Company: FLOR

Style: Take a Ribbing

Colors: Black and Red

Product Number: 211070

Soil/Stain Protection: No (but can be treated)

Construction: Cut Pile

Dye Method:  100% Solution Dye

Post- Industrial Recycled content: 41-45%  

 

Standard Backing: GlasBac Tile

Foot Traffic: Medium

Tile Size: 19.7 in x 19.7 in

Maintenance:  Vacuum weekly, spot clean when needed

Cost Calculations:

12’ x 12’ Office-                                                60 Tiles

12’ x 12’ Office -                                               60 Tiles

12’ x 24’ Conference Room-                     119 Tiles

12’ x 24’ Reception Room/ Coffee Bar-  119 Tiles

                                                Total Tiles-        358

                                                Cost of Tile-      $12.99

         Total Cost-        $4650.42



Finishes

Final Project Rendered Floor Plan

What I learned from this course!

From the first day of Interior Materials, I was extremely excited to see what the semester held from me in this class. From the very first minute, I knew I would love this class. I saw a lot of familiar faces from the previous semester class.  The one assignment that I learned most from was the swatch kit.  Learning everything from the construction, the uses, and the fiber content and of course the name really broadened my horizons on all of the different types of fabrics that are used in interiors.

                The field trip that really interested me was the one to All About Looks. This store was amazing and had examples of fabrics that I have never even seen or heard of! It really took me back seeing that they had an upholster on staff. My grandfather used to upholster old chair for us and it was made me start to love furniture. That was not the only thing that made me love this field trip, it was truly how sweet and helpful the ladies were and how they gave me a new perspective on fabrics and all of their different uses.

                My favorite in class assignment that I plan to learn the most is in the LEED presentations. After being a summer intern at an amazing engineering firm where I had truly discovered what LEED is all about, I expect to learn a lot about how interior materials can help increase LEED points. After doing my project alone I learned all about the renewable energy sources that can help make a building more energy efficient. But even after I was done with my project, I still like to research all the amazing discoveries and ideas that LEED bring to the design table.

Granite!

Collins Tile and Stone is Located in Lubbock, Texas and is one of the prominent Stone and Tile dealers in the area. The company, started in 1984, is successful in both the commercial and residential businesses.  Luckily, last Tuesday we were invited into their showroom and given a tour.

One popular product that seemed interesting was granite. These days anyone can use granite in so many different ways. From counter tops to memorials, granite is a popular choice to those who want a durable and attractive stone. Granite is an igneous rock that is formed all around the world. Some of the most beautiful granite comes from, Chile, Canada, India and even the United States.

Granite is an excellent choice for countertops in a residential setting.  On Dr. Gaines list of most durable countertops and backsplashes, granite comes in at number 2. Granite can withstand heavy use and can resist heat and scratches as well as stains. Granite also needs periodic sealing to upkeep the look and feel of the counter top. But the big downfall of granite is that the slab can differ tremendously from the sample. Granite can also be expensive to install and has an average cost of $2200-$5500 for a whole kitchen.[1]

Going to Collins Tile and Stone was a great learning experience. Our class got to see different types of stone and tile that they frequently sell to buyers in the South Plains market. Not only did our class get to see the types of stone, we were shown the machinery that cuts the granite to make it the sizes specified.

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[1] Class Notes October 25, 2011

PSC

Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, also known as PSC, is an engineering and architectural design group located all around Texas. Our class got to visit the location in Lubbock, Texas. This location was founded in 1945 shortly after World War I. Today, PSC has come a long ways from its beginning and now has locations in Amarillo, El Paso, Midland/Odessa, Las Cruces and Lubbock. It has grown from 3 people to 250+ people current day. Today, it is known as an amazing green or environmental friendly firm.

            PSC is not only an amazing company; the two buildings they have here in Lubbock are beautiful and green at the same time.  We started off in the oldest building, meeting in the conference room, where our guide explained to us some of the things we would be seeing throughout our tour. Our guide knew what he was talking about because he was the former IIDA/ASID Texas-Oklahoma chapter president.  The first building was beautiful and well worth the trip.  But across the street, the first green roof in West Texas awaited us.

            Our guide gave us some amazing facts about both the first and the second buildings that belonged to PSC and its workers. He told us that the newer and greener building lead to less sick day in those who worked there over those who worked in the older, original building.  Everywhere in the building where you could see the greener changes, all of them had explanations nearby that help you understand how much effort it took to make the building LEED certified. Even though my class didn’t get to go up on the Green Roof we were able to see cameras that showed us what it looked like (even though in dry and unpredictable November weather did not allow us to see the roof’s full beauty.)  We ended at the best place to end, which was overlooking the grass parking lot that helped with rain and flooding, and of course getting to see the LEED certified seal in person!

Learning Lunch

Learning Lunch

This year the keynote speaker at the IIDA Design Expo Learning Lunch was Brian Graham. This was not Brian Graham’s first year visiting Texas Tech. Last year, he came and gave a very interesting presentation. This year was another excellent presentation about his design process and how the details can affect the larger picture. But before we get into his design process, let me give you some background information on Brian Graham.

Brian Graham was born and raised in Southern California. He received a BFA in Interior Architectural Design from California State University, Long Beach. He currently resides and works in San Francisco. Some of his most famous work is with the company Knoll. Mr. Graham has created an amazing collection that can be used in many different spaces, but the most popular product and what he is known for are his case goods.

                As Mr. Graham was speaking about his design ideas, a lot of it really resonated with me. He went through his process which included drawing out his many ideas in a sketch. One thing that Prof. Collier always seems to harp on is consistency, which Mr. Graham restated that idea by saying that if you were to mess up and make a straight line wavy you might as well keep the other lines wavy to keep the idea consistent and make it flow better.

                One thing that I was truly amazed by was Brian Graham’s design process. It was truly magical to see, in his eyes, how he started with just a simple idea or statement and come up with a well thought out, innovative design. He even brought samples of his chairs with him, and as he was talking about them, you could see his eye for detail and making the simple idea of a chair more sustainable, and ready for use in this fast moving, design changing world.

Cork Flooring

In the above picture which flooring is cork?

That is a trick question! Both are! This picture shows the variety of this material! Instead of just using the material in its natural state, it can be stained to look like real wooden floors.

 Cork is an impermeable piece of bark that can be transformed into everything including wine bottle stopper, to pillow and of course flooring. Cork Flooring is new and innovative flooring that is becoming more and more of a trend in residential flooring.  Cork Flooring is a great substitute for wooden floors. It is a strong, durable substance that comes from the bark of a tree.  Cork floors come in a different variety of shapes and sizes. They come in planks and square tiles.

But of course, cork does have its downfalls. Because it is a natural element, when lying down a cork floor room must be left because the flooring does expand and contract in certain environments. Much like the gentleman who gave us a tour of the Leftwich Chapman Flooring store located in Lubbock, TX, said that they typically bring the floors to the house a few days before they install it, in order for the material to breathe and get accustomed to its new environment.   Cork floors will also fade with natural sunlight over time because it does have natural pigments that are sensitive to light. Cork floors and wooden floors are both natural materials therefore they do have very similar care instructions.  Natural floors require sweeping, mopping and occasionally vacuuming. Natural floors also seem to look better with age, after a few years of having cork floors they look will change looks.

Source:

http://www.efloors.com/cork-flooring.asp

Intresting Interiors

The picture is an example of Tel Aviv's based Nofar Architect and Urban Planners. This corridor brings new light into what people expect of a passageway. With the large windows, it brings light into the corridor, but that is not the only thing interesting about this picture. This picture has so many examples of the elements and principals of design.

This picture has many types of Interior Design elements. The most noticeable one is lines. Straight lines, horizontal lines, curvy lines, all of these lines are incorporated in this picture. An obvious choice for another element is space. Even though this has high ceilings, it is an enclosed space with both positive and negative space. This photo has so many different shapes in all different sizes which gives the photo more depth. The photo also has a lot of visual texture. From the ceilings to the floor, and even the stairs all of them help the 2 dimensional photo feel 3 dimensional. The last two design elements are truly the most noticeable in this picture. The light and color scheme in this space are extremely emotional. The large windows and a sunny day can make an impression on someone.

This picture not only has elements of design it covers a lot of principles of design also. Even though the room may not be symmetrical, it seems to be very balanced and have equal proportion. (Another Principle of Design) The room also seems to have a lot of rhythm with the staircases to the large windows and high ceilings. Even though the finishes have a lot of different variety, it creates a lot of unity throughout the room, which creates harmony in the large and in charge space.

Unusual Materials

Unusual Materials are two words that is becoming more and more prevalent these days. It seems like everyone is trying to go “green, “and finding new ways to reuse materials without leaving behind the innovative ideas. Everything from old tires to recycled metal is being used in unconventional ways to create new and exciting products.  While searching online, one can find endless example of recycled and reused materials that are being used in ways that wasn’t the intended to be used on the first place. Since people today have more and more things that are invented daily, things get used once and thrown out. But thanks to certain individual’s talents and interesting ideas the saying that are some people’s trash are now other people’s treasure is becoming true.

There is one individual that seems to stick out the most in the use of unusual materials.  His name is Benjamin Rollins Caldwell. He is tad eccentric to say the least.  His motto is re-think, re- purpose, re-invent. This is truly an understatement of his work.  Benjamin Rollins Caldwell uses the most unusual, weirdest materials in his works of art.  They are more than just pieces of furniture; they are truly works of art.  One of his creations is an interesting use of bicycle parts. It was a rocking chair and the parts you would expect him to use were nowhere to be found. The rocking chair was made out of recycled bicycle chains and recycled bicycle tires. Even though these may not seem like sturdy materials, they are supported by a 98% recycled steel frame. This chair’s base is made out of the bike tires and the sling that you sit is made up of the bicycle chain. Though these may seem impractical and uncomfortable but it makes a beautiful piece of art. These two materials, recycled bicycle tires and recycled bicycle chains, are even unusual to be unusual materials. The most common recycled materials are car tires and industrial chains. These materials have been evolved into many different things and hopefully through the visions of Benjamin Rollins Caldwell bicycle parts will be used more often.

Design Expo 2011

Design Expo, on October 4, 2011, was such a great experience.  Even though Lubbock, Texas is not a prime design place, many companies flock to the city during the Design Expo. It gives them a chance to talk to students who are potential clients or potential employees.  Not only do students come to the Expo but also many companies in West Texas who want a close to home consultation with companies.  The Design Expo draws many different companies from chair manufacturers to tile. One of the most interesting companies that was at the Design Expo this year was Takeform. Take form is an architectural graphics and signage company.

Takeform is an extremely technologically forward company. They were showing off their new touchscreen computers that are bound to be everywhere in the near future. Though they may not be the first company to think of this, note the uWink café located in Los Angeles, they may be the ones to perfect the idea.  In the demonstration video, it showed how it could be helpful in restaurants.  Not only can you order and pay without waiting on a waiter/waitress, but you can add food to your check as you go along, even if the waiter/waitress has disappeared (which happens A LOT when a restaurant is busy).

Another amazing use of this table top touchscreen computer is the fact that it can entertain you too! All of the computers can entertain either yourself or your children with interactive games. Not only do these have games but they can be spilt into separate screens so multiple people can use it at the same time.  This would be great if you have multiple children so they do not fight over the touch screen. Not only will the touch screen have games, it will have internet so you are able to check your Facebook or your other email or other life essentials in our fast moving, technologically advanced world!

One downfall of this idea though is the loss of jobs.  Many are concerned that with the influence of technology, many people will lose their jobs and their livelihood. Though it is not ideal that people lose their job to technology, some view it very necessary.  Because Technology can reduce the amount of human mistakes which therefore make the process of going into a restaurant more efficient.  The jury is still out though of what people really think of this idea because though this technology isn’t new, the idea of using it in this way is.

If y’all have time you should check out the link to the demo video!! Here it is!

http://tapcode.net/

Sources:

http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2007/sb20070123_902747.htm

Blog Post #4

The assignment was to go find the six (6) major uses of fabrics. They are seating, window coverings, wall coverings, panel systems, floor coverings and fiber based art. After gathering pictures from around the Texas Tech campus and researching information about all six (6) of the uses for these fabrics, here is a summary of all the information that was found.

SEATING

Seating is the most common applications for all fabrics.  Here at the Student Union Building (SUB) is a velvet chair that has obliviously taken a lot of wear and tear. One thing we have learned about velvet though is that it is a fabric that is wonderful for seating because of its high durability. The velvet chair at the SUB did have obvious wear marks but the chair itself was in excellent condition and was still very comfortable!

                                       

Window Covering

                                      

Another highly recognized and common use for fabric has to be window coverings. Window coverings, whether they come in the form of drapes or curtains, etc, can highlight a room’s beautiful natural light source. All window coverings are not cookie cutter, they come in many different sizes and shapes but all are beautiful in their own way.

One fabric application that is not as common is wall coverings. Fabric wall coverings were so 70’s with the bright colors and ugly prints, but, new chic and durable wall coverings are quite popular especially in high traffic areas. The wall covering in the picture above shows a wall covering that was used in the Student Union Building. I am not really sure what type of fabric it was but it seems to be extremely durable and did not have and noticeable wear marks.

COVERING

PANEL

One less common use for fabric is panel covering. Most panels are used in offices as cubicle walls, or as in this case a panel covering system.  This panel system is in the University Library and in this case, it is used as more of a sound barrier as well as a room separator. Most panel coverings are gray and nylon, so they are not the most attractive of all the fabric applications, but they are helpful when studying during finals with a lot of other students.

Coverings

Floor

Floor Coverings.  They come in all different shapes, sizes and even colors.  They endure the nastiest, dirtiest things that people barely even think of.  Floor coverings have to be durable and decorative. Current day consumers care a lot about the appearance of floor coverings because they are an important to the design of a room.

FIBER BASED ART

 Fiber based art seems hard to come by these days with all of the digital printing going on. The fiber based art that we see mostly these days are flags. Most flags are made out of nylon and waterproofed giving them a not so soft feeling. These flags are a great example of fiber based art. They are made of durable fabric and can be used in either indoor or outdoor.