Final Depot Project

These are my final presentation boards for ID 203. For this project we were to take the old train depot in downtown Pullman, also known as the Pufferbelly Depot, and turn it into a bed and breakfast that was to have an 800 square foot apartment for the inn keeper and his wife. The only struggle/problem was that we had to keep the building's original structure and facade and could only change windows into doors and doors into windows and also had to keep the old ticket counter and basement stairs inside. The inn keeper's wife is also visually impaired so we had to take her disability into account when designing this B&B along with their residence. We also had to pay attention to the types of materials that we chose for the B&B because they had to be commercial and also ADA approved. Choosing materials and finishes for the inn keeper's residence was tricky because we had to make sure the materials were going to work well with her disability. Making sure we had materials like non-reflective surfaces, slip resistant flooring, non bright colors, contrasting colors and a good furniture arrangement to keep her from tripping had to be taken into account. My concept for the B&B is that we all perceive the human body as a universal structure that is unchanging and is the same amongst all people. It isn't until we take time to get to get to know the person inside and out that we see their individual beauty that shapes them entirely into a beautiful form. The inspiration for my depot were the hand carved wooden beams inside the WSU Visitor's Center. These beams along with Martin Blank's inspirational glass work is what helped me form my concept. Evereything in this depot from the floor, ceiling, walls materials, fabrics and finishes represent my artist and concept. This project will be reviewed by my future professors and also employers so alot of hard work was put into this project to show my potential. I am very proud of this project and have come a long way since last year around this time....I DID IT!!