Ampléxus
Academic Year SP/2021
Client: UN DISD (United Nations Division for Inclusive Social Development)
Location: 500 Park Ave. NY
Workspace design project focusing on representing the idea of equality for showing the ethos of United Nations. The main part of 'Amplexus' is the auditorium located on the center of the space, connecting the workers and the visitors. The idea was inspired by UN's logo and the amphitheater of Athens, who emphasized on knowledge and the equality among people.
Workspace as the space for creation.
Since the pandemic, the meaning of office evolved from mandatory designated space for daily work to an optional space complementing one's home, ideal for focused work, attending meetings, and engaging collaborative works with others.
The major design elements constitute the foundational components chosen for the hybrid office design for UN DISD, which led to the generation of creative ideas.
1.
Open working space encouraging collaboration
2.
Various working environment fostering creation of innovative ideas
3.
Reading areas for both visitors and workers to provide various information
4.
Central auditorium and working environment making discussion to be easier and interactive
5.
Enclosed working space to boost the concentration of workers which cannot be achieved at home
Floor plan
1. Elevator
2. Gender Neutral Toilet
3. Hand Wash Station
4. Mechanical Room
5. Fire Staircase
6. Fire Staircase
7. Information Desk
8. Lobby
9. Kiosk
10. Open Auditorium
11. Library
12. Meeting Room
13. Huddle Space
14. Open Working Area
15. Enclosed Working Area
16. Huddle Space
17. Reading Area
Kiosk Machine
With the absence of designated desks, employees want to assure that suitable workspace will be available when needed. To help with this, they can use company websites or kiosk machines to check desk availability and make reservations. While employees using the machines, kiosks will check their temperature.
Auditorium
Auditorium is the central space which divides the public and private area. This division between workers and visitors is required as the works in UN DISN are credential. The pathways of workers to the private space are designed to go around the auditorium, as the workers who are working for the equality and peace of people (visitors) are embracing them.
ADA Compliance
In alignment with UN DISD's commitment to promoting equality, the ramp design ensures universal access to the auditorium for all individuals. In addition to the staircase, the ramp provides an inclusive pathway, facilitating wheelchair accessibility to the auditorium.The overall widths of the pathways within the auditorium are carefully designed to accommodate wheelchair throughout the space.
