CoNexus Centre

First Floor

The first floor is the main hub of the building and is designed to accommodate visitors of all ages and mobilities.
The layout draws users towards the central staircase and glass elevator that connects the space together.

First floor layout; annotated with details.
Initial first floor furniture placement.
A large, central staircase and round glass elevator were chosen as the central focus point of the building to draw one's eye and the importance of being connected.
The open collaboration space can double as a stage for events or as seating for events and studying.
Student's work is displayed along the walls and underneath the stairs in easily accessible areas.
A kids play area that takes notes from IKEA's Småland is incorporated to accommodate working parents who need a space to work, whether in a group or alone, while having someone watch their kids.
A pay-what-you-want style coffee bar is included to acknowledge that you shouldn't be cut off from things just because of your income status.
Keeping with the theme of removing income barriers, there are device lockers in the south east entrance that allow visitors to borrow a smart device while on site.

Second Floor

The second floor is where the private study spaces are located and connects to the 3 season rooftop patio.
The general layout is open in order to respond smoothly to the fluctuating needs of the ever-growing and changing community.

Second floor layout; annotated with details.
Initial second floor furniture placement.
The open study area on the second floor has modular furniture to be adaptable to changing needs.
Private study spaces are located upstairs where they can be further from the noise and allow privacy.
The wall on the open collaboration space is regularly used to digitally show off student work.
Natural light helps the space to feel airy thanks to the numerous windows and the skylight above the elevator.
The rooftop patio allows for extended studying space and events during the warmer months.

Materials

Warm colours and natural woods are used throughout the space to represent the need for low impact, natural products.
In addition, recycled materials and fabrics are used as wherever possible.

Planked Walnut
Canary Fabric
Teal Loop Pile Carpet
Feltworks FMT Mist Fabric
Vinyl Sheet Terrazzo
Red Fabric
Walnut Wood
Vinyl Sheet Concrete
Green Leather
Green Loop Pile Carpet
Feltworks FCN Cotton Fabric
Feltworks FBC Buttercup Fabric
White Oak Wood
Birch Wood
Blue Woven Fabric
Feltworks FWR Whisper Fabric
Black Fabric
Olive Acrylic Wall Panel
Green Acrylic Wall Panel
Lime Green Paint
White Fabric
Forest Green Paint
Orange Paint
Dark Blue Paint