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2014-2015 Design Scenario

Interior Design STAR Event
Living in a Pocket Neighborhood
Developed with input by professional members of
The American Society of Interior Design (ASID) and Interior Design Education Council (IDEC)

Living in a Pocket Neighborhood

A new Pocket Neighborhood is being built in your community and will be made up of twelve
Craftsman-style cottages ranging from 800-2000 square feet.
Information from www.pocket-neighborhoods.net/whatisaPN.html
Pocket neighborhoods are clustered groups of neighboring houses or apartments gathered
around a shared open space a garden courtyard, a pedestrian street, a series of joined
backyards, or a reclaimed alley all of which have a clear sense of territory and shared
stewardship. They can be in urban, suburban or rural areas.
In a pocket neighborhood, neighbors have a shared stake in the common ground they live next
to. Because of their watchfulness, strangers are taken note of. Therefore, children are free to play
as supervision is always at hand. Neighbors are on a first-name basis . These neighbors are the
first ones to call on in an emergency, and the closest to join you for an impromptu order of
takeout pizza.
Why are Pocket Neighborhoods important now? Many people lack networks of personal and
social support. Family members can be spread across the country, friends live across town, and
neighbors dont know one another. A listening ear or helping hand is not available when its
most needed.
Pocket neighborhoods can help mend a web of belonging, care and support. Their protected
setting encourages informal interaction among neighbors and lays the ground for caring
relationships. An elderly neighbor may need assistance trimming a hedge. Another needs help
looking after the kids while going for a short errand, or feeding a cat while away on vacation.
Nearby neighbors are the ones most available to respond to daily needs.All of these encounters
strengthen webs of support and friendship, which are the basis for healthy, livable
neighborhoods.

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Your Client + Design Problem

Your clients are a married couple, both are 50-something, baby boomers. They have no children.
They purchased early in the development of the neighborhood and received a preconstruction
bonus package which included free design services by the design team that created the models.
Because you have worked on the models as a student designer intern the past nine months, you
have been asked to work with the couple as they make decisions about their new home.
Your clients are educators at the local college. Over their fifteen year marriage they have taught
six semesters in four countries as participants in the education exchange program. They are
returning home from a year-abroad. In many communities overseas, they walked to local shops
for groceries; visited with neighbors at the local corner bakery; and often gathered for the train at
the subway stop on the corner. They knew the names of their neighbors and local business
owners and formed many relationships. The location of the Pocket Neighborhood is appealing
as they hope to own one vehicle and walk or bike to work. They are seeking a neighborhood
where people know each other and can easily interact daily.
They like the welcoming casual Craftsman-style of the neighborhood; the feeling of hospitality
and friendliness of the front porches and sidewalks; and the beauty of the gardens throughout
the neighborhood. They want to create a social environment in the living room, dining room,
and porch area that can be used year-round for guests and neighbors.
The couple frequently works at home and want a home office space upstairs. They have laptops
and share a printer/fax machine. They prefer traditional built in desk areas and want to close the
office door at the end of the day. They also want an upstairs work space with a large table.
They prefer natural light and a view from the office. They want a library upstairs for books and
collectibles. They want the upstairs terrace to be inviting for morning coffee and reading and as
a place in the evening to meet and discuss the day.
Scope of Design Project
The student designer will:
1. Develop a floor plan and furniture plan to include the spaces indicated by the client.
a. First floor spaces to include:
i. A year-round front porch room, enclosed with windows and/or screens
ii. kitchen/living/dining area
iii. bedroom
iv. bathroom with a full bath - shower and tub
v. back door access to a fenced backyard and detached garage
b. Second floor spaces to include:
i. an outdoor terrace
ii. office area
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iii. library
iv. master bedroom and bathroom no tub
v. a laundry area
vi. walk-in closet
c. other considerations
i. excellent storage
The clients want:

a porch, dining, living room that is welcoming to others with seating for ten
a floor plan that specifically defines interior social, personal and private spaces
a design flow between exterior porch and interior spaces
a transitional-style throughout the porch, interior spaces and furnishings
use of current color trends that will endure time. They prefer minimal amounts of white,
cream, or beige on the walls. Color throughout the house will create a background for the
eclectic collection of items acquired while traveling i.e., accessories, area rugs, tapestries
and framed art.
want privacy for an overnight guest using the first floor bathroom while at the same time
available for guests who have dropped by. The clients do not want a bathroom door
opening directly into a social area or the guests to see directly into the bathroom. It
should include a shower and tub.
a general layout for the kitchen that allows for interaction with guests while minimizing
the number of individuals in the prep area of the kitchen
a master suite with a king-size bed and the guest room with a queen or king-size bed
a master bath with double sinks, a walk-in shower with a bench seat. No tub.
a laundry area with a stackable washer/dryer near the master closet
walk-in master closet

Note:

the plumbing walls cannot be moved but can be extended

window location has been determined by the architect and cannot be moved
the couple has opted not to have a fireplace
columns cannot be moved but walls and doors can be added or moved except for the
plumbing wall

Design Deliverables:
1. Homebuyer Profile - describe the characteristics of the 50-something baby boomers
2. Interior color palette that should create an atmosphere of relaxation and sense of
home.
3. Floor plan and furniture arrangement (1/4 scale) for the interior spaces and front porch
room which will appear on the design board.
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4. Furnishings, accessories and lighting for porch room, dining room and living room.
5. Finishes - The client is interested in high quality finishes and has requested to see samples
for the porch room and adjoining dining and living rooms. Samples should represent the
actual products, materials, and furnishings selected and are to appear on the sample
boards. It is optional to include kitchen finishes.
6. Elevation - The 2D elevation (1/2 scale) - the student designer will provide the client with
an elevation of a focal point wall in the porch room, living room or dining room. It is to
include the full width and height of the wall, architectural details, furnishings, fixtures
and colors.
7. Client Invoice The client has not established a budget at this time but has requested
reasonably priced new furnishings be selected for the porch room, dining room and living
room. The living room floor treatment and furniture have been ordered. Create an
invoice billing the client for these items. Note: the design service is complimentary with
the preconstruction bonus package and billable hours. Labor costs, installation, or
shipping and handling fees will not be billed. The construction, HVAC and electrical
work will be outsourced and should not be billed to the client. Calculate invoice tax
based on the states current tax percentage. Taxes will be calculated on furnishings and
flooring. Billable hours are a service and are not taxed. A sample invoice template can be
found in the FCCLA resources.
Note: the client has provided a floor plan (1/8 scale) for the student designer. This plan
may have readability issues when printed on 8 x 11 paper. Please use your
computers view/zoom feature if needed to obtain the correct floor plan dimensions.
Student designers should indicate a general layout of the kitchen and bath areas as part of the
function and efficiency of the home, but it should not be the emphasis of the design project. A
reliable source for clearances is the NKBA Planning Guide (Kitchen 8 & 9). NKBA provides
appropriate seating and traffic clearances for all eating areas. The NKBA Planning Guidelines are
available on the STAR Events Resources page on the National FCCLA Website. To order the
complete set of NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines call NKBA Customer Service at
1.800.The NKBA (800.843.6522).

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RESOURCES
Ross Chapin Architects http://www.rosschapin.com/index.html
Leading developers of new pocket neighborhoods
Sarah Susanka http://www.notsobighouse.com/
Architect and author .. Sarah Susanka focuses on houses arranged in a pleasant and organic
way, with common space and footpaths that encourage people to walk rather than to drive
everywhere. Susanka is the originator of the "Not So Big" philosophy of residential architecture, which
aims to build better, not bigger. Susanka has written nine books, one of the best known is The Not
So Big House (Taunton, 1998)

Industry resources available to designers may provide the opportunity to obtain materials not
available to the average consumer. Below are a few resources; there are many more to be
discovered online.
kohler.com
annsacks.com
ballarddesigns.com
deringhall.com
designermillworks.com
efaucets.com
onekingslane.com
restorationhardware.com
signaturehardware.com
smithandnoble.com
benjaminmoore.com
sherwinwilliams.com
calicocorners.com

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2014-2015 Interior Design STAR Event

Revised 10/06/14 FCCLA, Inc.

2014-2015 Interior Design STAR Event

Revised 10/06/14 FCCLA, Inc.