Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Parsons School of Design
Design Studio (3), Fall 2023
Team Project with Mohammad Valizadeh & Freni Sahah
Concept Design, Render : Soyeon Kim

The mission statement of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Their key mission, ‘Global Inclusive,’ serves as our main design concept. The cove lighting design of the main entrance floor, integrated with the multi-function area, features the outline of the continents of a global map. This design is applied throughout the entire floor, creating a sense of inclusivity and space as people move around.

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Mock Up 1

Mock Up 2

We conducted three different mock-ups for this ceiling using LED tape light: a straight line (Option B), an exact replication of the design (Option C), and a rough line following the main design (Option A). After experimenting, we decided to proceed with mock-up Option A. It required less tape light,
reducing expenses, and also showcased a smoother line along the cove compared to Option C. Option B was not considered as it did not align with the shape of the cove.

Mock Up 3

Final Mock Up with 3

Entrance Floor Rendering

Entrance Floor Renderings

Office Floor Renderings

Office Floor Corridor Renderings

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