To start off my work experience, I spent the day with Ms. Clarkson at Cary Academy. We visited the three most recent renovations in the Upper School: the collabalounge, US office, and U105. These three places are often overlooked and taken for granted, but Ms. Clarkson and I were able to discuss the intricate design plans that took months, perhaps years, to fabricate. The main task that I tackled today was a CA-Themed design challenge. All of the US classrooms have gotten new furniture by now, except for U126. U126 is located in the far corner of sophomore hall and serves as a history classroom. Because of all the new furniture that will need to be purchased for the new STEM building, no new furniture can be purchased for U126. However, there are several leftover tables from the original ‘pilot’ furniture that can be used. With 4 Fusion tables and 6 ThumbPrint tables, I was tasked with brainstorming various layouts in which the room could be arranged. In addition, I researched the effects of different paint colors on mood (i.e. stimulating, soothing, etc.), and I began to research their effects on brain function. Below, are images of some of the layouts I created and a snip-it of my research on color.
