Bubble Diagram

After finishing the boards for my inspiration, I got rollin on the bubble diagram. This took me alot longer than normal. I think possibly because there are so many things to incorporate into the building and its hard to plan all the spaces, and even what spaces i need, without a guideline to go by. i got the bubble diagram for the main building done. I decided to keep the lobby, spa and restaurant in the original building and leave the hotel itself for the lot next to it. Hopefully that will work out well, i dont really know how the walkway between the hotel will work out. I'll have to do some more research on that.

Bubble Diagram (really proud of my retro circles by the way!!):

Inspiration Boards

Finshed inspiration boards. a bit late in the process but i feel like now i can really run with my ideas! Let me know what you think please? Likes and dislikes!

NEW IDEAS!!

Finally, I have figured out which direction I would like to go in. Unfortunately, I feel like im back at square one. I have decided to go with a Classic 50's theme:

-the restaurant: more like a modern 50's diner, named "Vette City Lounge", using reds, oranges, and yellow to match the brick exterior (and interior walls).

-the hotel: a classy 50's style, incorporating art deco elements and modern textiles to enhance the atmosphere of the hotel lobby and hotel rooms themselves. Named "Starlite Hotel". The colors for the hotel are relaxing blues and greens.

-the spa: named "Atomic Betty's" this will convey the feeling of a typical 50's style salon. light pinks and greens are to be incorporated and hopefully i'll be able to find some funky furniture and spa fixtures to use.

Overall, i feel like i have a direction to go in, names for the different sections of the building and lots of searching for 50's style elements ahead!

I'm excited! :)

Critiques

Today we critiqued each others work in class. Everyone had really great ideas and concepts. I still feel like mine is kinda out there in left field. I am not too happy with it. Not that i dont like the inspiration that i have but i still dont have a name, or a strong concept of design. Today was helpful though, i realized that I need to get my brain cranking on this issue and get something set in stone.

Snow Day!!

Today was a snow day.. I was a little productive. I am still working on the direction I am going with this project. Right now I am still looking for inspiration. Originally i wanted to go with a streamline design, then it went towards a more futuristic design incorporating modern elements and classic styles. Then to art deco. I am lost in a midst of ideas and things i love, but at the same time, i still have no set direction.

Critiques are monday so i'll be working on things to show this weekend and hopefully come up with something i like.