Attachment 5_ACN Concept design Nairobi.pdf

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June 13, 2017

AMERICAN CENTER NAIROBI

PHASE 5 FINAL SUBMITTAL

[Nairobi, Kenya]

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Multi-Purpose Room

Lobby Reception

A/V (Existing)

Storage (Existing)

Storage

Storage (Existing)

Flexible Lounge

Main Program Space

Maker Lab

Workroom/ EducationUSA

Staff Office

Circulation/ Information

ENTRANCE

Overall Aerial View of the American Center, Nairobi

Current design keeps the entrance in its exis ng loca on

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Aerial View of the American Reference Center - Classroom Layout

A mobile recep on desk provides a fi rst point of contact to check-in visitors, while keeping the space fl exible for diff erent uses

An iPad bar and digital signage inform visitors of the current ARC schedule and upcoming events

A folding glass par on allows mul ple programs to occur simultaneously, while maintaining an open and connected feel in the space

New storage closet built in front of exis ng wall. New wall placement should be sensi ve to adjacent door clearance under the ADA

Removing REPS Offi ce and exis ng recep on desk opens up the front of the ARC for events and collabora on

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Aerial View of the American Reference Center - Workshop Layout

Glass par ons create an open and invi ng environment, connec ng a space that can feel disjointed with solid walls

Modular lounge sea ng can be confi gured for small group conversa ons or independent reading

Flexible furniture on casters allows for programma c versa lity

When fully open, the Maker Lab can spill into the main program space for ‘Maker Fair’ events or large group demonstra ons

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Aerial View of the American Reference Center - Program Layout

During events, the recep on desk and screen can be moved against the wall and used as a table for refreshments

Simple art rail allows staff to change gallery wall displays frequently without having to patch holes

Lightweight stacking chairs can be used for a variety of programs, like lectures or fi lm screenings

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Perspec ve View from Entry iPad bar with storage cabinets below

Applied vinyl graphic

Pendant ligh ng

New gypsum ceiling

Digital signage displaying AC Nairobi schedule or event photos

Note: Color theming used in the AC Nairobi primarily features reds, white, and blues with addi onal accent colors from Kenyan fl ag

Flexible, counter-height recep on desk/work table

Hinged screen feature wall can be opened (as shown) as a backdrop for the recep on desk or closed against the wall to allow for more space during events

Wood-look resilient fl ooring

Paint exis ng gypsum ceiling to help lead visitors into the space

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Perspec ve View of Flexible Lounge

Mobile whiteboard

Computer sta ons with built-in storage

Manual blackout shades

Paint exis ng wall

Printed high-resolu on graphic on wall-mounted panel

Modular lounge furnitureNew carpet le

New glass par on with applied vinyl graphics

Paint exis ng wall

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Perspec ve View of Workroom/Educa onUSA New book shelving

Applied vinyl wall graphic

New glass par on and door

Pendant ligh ng

Remove exis ng le ceiling

Digital monitor with Skype capability

Vinyl Educa onUSA branding wall graphics

Storage cabinets

Applied vinyl graphics on glass par on

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Perspec ve View of Flexible Lounge - Open

Gallery railing

Track Ligh ng Painted pa ern on exis ng wall surface completes geometry of screen when closed

Vinyl signage and wall graphics

New gypsum ceiling

Paint ver cal wall surface

Paint exis ng gypsum ceiling

Flexible, counter-height recep on desk/work table

Wood-slat shelving system for magazine display

Self-checkout kiosk for library materials

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Perspec ve View of Flexible Lounge - Recep on/Event

Painted pa ern on exis ng wall surface completes geometry of screen when closed

Work table can be used for refreshments during events

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Perspec ve View towards Entry

Paint exis ng wall surface Digital display to announce upcoming events

Vinyl ‘Welcome’ signage

Paint exis ng gypsum ceiling iPad bar with storage cabinet below

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Perspec ve View towards Entry - Wood Slat Display Shelving

Adjustable wood slat display shelving

Self-checkout kiosk for library materials

Applied vinyl le eringPaint exis ng wall surface to match iPad bar counter

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Perspec ve View of Workroom/Educa onUSA

New book shelving

Paint exis ng wall

Paint exis ng gypsum ceiling

Felt feature pendant lights at informa on deskApplied vinyl graphic con nues onto exis ng wall surface

New carpet le

Accent carpet le

New glass wall with applied vinyl graphics

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Aerial View of Staff Offi ces and Informa on Desk

Informa on desk

Lockable storage for check-out equipment

Wall-mounted Chromebook charging cabinets

Tackable wall surface

Par al height privacy dividers for management worksta ons

Worksta ons include mobile locking storage for each staff member

Exis ng copier

Exis ng shelving

Painted whiteboard surface

Con nuous counter for staff worksta ons

Par al-height wall provides privacy to staff space and serves as backdrop for informa on desk

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Perspec ve View of Informa on Desk

Sea ng banque e with storage below

Felt feature wallVinyl graphic signage

Paint exis ng wallApplied vinyl wall graphic on new par al-height wall

Wall-mounted Chromebook charging cabinets

Informa on desk Lockable storage cabinets for devices and equipment

Felt feature pendant lights

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Perspec ve View of Informa on Desk

Brochure shelving

Tackable wall surface

Felt feature wall

Lockable storage cabinets

Felt feature pendant lights

Wall-mounted Chromebook charging cabinets

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Perspec ve View of Main Program Space - Workshop Layout

Folding glass par on with applied vinyl graphic signageLow shelving provides addi onal storage below windows Painted whiteboard surface

New carpet le Trapezoidal tables on casters and lightweight stacking chairs

Paint exis ng wall surface Manual blackout shadesProjector and drop-down projec on screen

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Perspec ve View of Main Program Space - Classroom Layout

Sea ng banque e with storage below

Trapezoidal tables on casters and lightweight stacking chairs can be easily reconfi gured for a variety of programs

Projector and drop-down projec on screen

Manual blackout shades

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Perspec ve View from Main Program Space towards Entry

Paint exis ng wall surface

Paint exis ng gypsum ceiling

Vinyl wall graphic

Paint exis ng wall

New storage closet

Whiteboard doors can func on as a “Talkback Wall” for the Center where visitors can answer a ques on of the week, or provide program feedback and reac ons

Vinyl graphic “Quota on Wall”

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Perspec ve View towards Maker Lab

Painted whiteboard provides writable surface for brainstorming and collabora on

Folding glass par on

High-resolu on vinyl wall graphic

Wood-look resilient fl ooring New carpet le

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Perspec ve View towards Maker Lab - Workshop Event

Folding glass par on (stowed)

Maker Lab display shelving and storage

Maker Lab computer sta ons and storage

Vinyl wall graphic and signage

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Perspec ve View of Maker Lab

Tackable wall surface

Painted whiteboard surface

Paint exis ng wall surface

SMART Board Maker Lab equipment shelving/displayVinyl wall graphic

Built-in counter for computer worksta ons

Lockable storage for equipment and materials Display shelving and storage

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Perspec ve View of Maker Lab

Pull-down green screen for video produc on and edi ng

Vinyl wall graphic

Pendant ligh ng

Trapezoidal tables and lightweight stacking chairs

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Aerial View of Mul -Purpose Room - Classroom Layout

Vinyl graphic applied to wood panel door and wall

Exis ng digital screen to remain

Paint exis ng wall surface under windows

Manual blackout shades

Addi onal shade or applied nt for studio window

Exis ng carpet and curtains to remain

Storage for lightweight stacking chairs or trapezoidal tables

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Perspec ve View of Mul -Purpose Room - Classroom Layout

Exis ng curtains to remain

Vinyl graphic applied to wood panel door and wall

Exis ng projec on screen to remain

Paint exis ng wall surface under windows

Trapezoidal tables and lightweight stacking chairs allow for programma c variety

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Aerial View of Mul -Purpose Room - Lecture Layout

When not in use, trapezoidal tables can be placed into storage to free up programming space

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Perspec ve View of Mul -Purpose Room - Lecture Layout

Lightweight stacking chairs can be arranged in rows for lecture-style programming or a fi lm screening