Megan Fliehs, Reilly Jorud, Maggie Opatril, Nyla Teigen

Project

Summit Rising

11:15am | Friday, April 24th

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Project Background

Summit Rising will be a multi-use building offering an all-inclusive retreat for corporate companies with a focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and positive well being. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate workers have lost the aspect of team bonding and corporate collaboration. However, research has shown that social interaction with others cannot only positively affect people mentally but also physically (Martino et al., 2015). The interior design process is crucial for designing a building with various amenities to create a space for corporate workers and other hotel guests that will encourage socialization and a sense of community. By emphasizing inclusivity, security, and an Avant-garde aesthetic, Summit Rising will unite individuals through bold design and shared experiences. Extensive research and sampling will shape an evidence-based solution, culminating in detailed construction documents and presentation materials. Ultimately, Summit Rising aims to uplift corporate workers and the community through amenities and opportunities that strengthen collaborative well being.

Through focused research, our interior design team will create Summit Rising, a project centered on social interaction, community, and overall well being. Guided by studies on mental and physical health, biophilia, inclusivity, safety, universal design, and ADA standards, we will design a space that supports users at both macro and micro levels. Broadly, the environment will bring people together, boost productivity, and foster collaboration; more intimately, it will offer specific areas that help individuals feel connected and supported.

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Summit Rising, located in the heart of Boise, Idaho, is a multi-use building designed to promote collaboration and socialization among corporate workers and the surrounding community. This corporate retreat will be created for companies to spend time away from work to encourage more productivity and community among their employees. In all, each level averages 13,000 square feet, with the exception of the eighth level having 8,200 interior square feet.

There are three main sectors of the building in which we will be designing which includes the vendor market and bistro, hotel rooms, and event and collaboration spaces. The vendor market and bistro will be located on the main level so both hotel guests and the public have access to the local vendors’ stores. The hotel check-in will be located on the first level as well and the hotel rooms will be located on levels three through seven for guests to enjoy themselves and relax while staying at Summit Rising. To provide a full view of the hotel rooms, a typical for a double queen, king, and suite will be designed.

The event and collaboration spaces will expand across both the second and the eighth level with the second level providing open office and collaboration areas and the eighth level providing a large ballroom with a cocktail lounge. The second level will have allocated space for a fitness center for guests to use. Collaboration and event spaces can also be used by the community to host seminars or do every day work when it is not being rented for a corporate company.

Interior Design

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