Two suite types

Room Design Charrette

Starting a design

Understand building volume Understand building structure Understand STANDARD room

configuration Construct standard room Modify for your ideas, site, etc.

Modeling in SketchUp

1. Model the architectural volume2. Use Groups and Components to

isolate geometry3. Save Scenes of handy views4. Create interior partitions, etc.

Process

Choose a suite type and location Insert and scale standard room Create interior partitions Create and save different scenes Insert/create doors, ceilings,

lighting, etc. Paint Evaluate

Standard room program

King bed (or two doubles) with side tables

Seating area 3-fixture bathroom Closet TV and bureau Art/wall decoration

Designing a guest room (from Michael Fior)

Relaxation Zone – Lounge chairs, accent/reading light, ability to view television, occasional table(s)

Work Zone – Lounge chairs(s) at an appropriate height for

desk work may eliminate the need for a desk chair.

Consider a roll-out computer stand under the desk – better

height for PC work, more workspace when needed.

Requires task lighting, power, phone & internet outlets

Sleeping Zone – Most often double-double or queen-sized.

Queen-queen and king are more luxurious options. Note in this

example the desk lamp does dual duty as a bedside lamp.

Dressing Zone - Clothing storage – hanging and drawers. Storage for emptied luggage. Possible full-length mirror, or mirrored closet doors. Potentially secured storage for valuables.Consider the newer, combined storage concept for a more residential look

Bathing Zone – designs should

increase lighting quality; enlarge the

countertop and mirror. Compartmentalize

the toilet and/or tub/shower`

Connecting Door – only if this unit can form part of

a suite

Entry – may be shared with other rooms, and may be recessed or flush

1-bedroom suite program

King bed with side tables Seating area 3- or 4-fixture bathroom Closet TV and bureau Desk and chair

Additional items

5-fixture bathroom Office 2nd and 3rd bedrooms 2nd bathroom (1/2, ¾ or full) Kitchenette Dining area Balcony

2-bedroom luxury suite

Bathrooms

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Structural module

Ignore Adapt a standard room dimension

Evaluation criteria

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