Commercial Design Project

Art Hub in H Town Commercial Project


Commercial Design Project

The Commercial Design Project I worked on is located in a historic Houston, Texas building, notable for its brickwork, concrete construction, and coffered ceilings.

The envisioned interior includes spaces for an Art Exhibition, a Coffee Shop, Art Studios, and a Retail Shop. The design aims to bridge the gap between art and artists by offering a venue to exhibit and sell their creations to the public. Additionally, it seeks to establish a central hub for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, enriching the local area and cultivating a dynamic community. Moreover, this project strives to restore and rejuvenate the historical significance and original functions that once brought life to this unique structure.


Area of site

20,000 sqft

Status of the project

Proposed

Tools used

Revit, Enscape

Design Concept Statement and Research

Project Renderings

The concept for this commercial endeavor was to maintain an open space bathed in ample light for both visitors and art displays. We incorporated playful features into the coffee shop zone to draw visitors in and encourage them to linger, discovering the art throughout the gallery and the art retail store.

A rendering showing the Reception Area Elevation with part of the Coffeeshop and the spiral staircase in the background.
An Elevation of the Coffeeshop highlighting the feature wall adding depth and movement.
Rendered First Floor Perspective view showing the Spiral Staircase, custom made Reception desk, and part of the Art Gallery.
A rendered Third Floor ISO Plan locating the three Art Studios and the Retail shop.
A rendered perspective view of one of the Art Studios on the third floor, depicting the student work area and easels.
An illustration of the retail shop on the third floor, featuring the cashier's desk and a section of the art and supply area.