Team Concept
Frank Lloyd Wright: Rules for Living
Our concept began as an exploration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design philosophies, and imagining how he would
implement these philosophies today. Wright once compared the American home to a stomach, “ever hungry - for
ever more objects - or plethoric with over plenty”.1 He valued simplicity and efficiency, and designed homes to
discourage unnecessary overindulgence; attics and basements were omitted as Wright saw them as spaces for people
to hide junk. These were his feelings on American society in the 1940’s, and we couldn’t help but wonder how
Wright would design homes today.
Our design incorporates Wright’s values of simplicity and efficiency, as well as his values of unity and human
interaction. We felt strongly that the public areas - living, dining, and kitchen - required an open floor plan to
create a connected and social environment. For this reason, we chose to swap the public and private spaces
from the original floor plan to our proposed design. By relocating the public space away from structural aspects
of the building such as the fireplace, we were able to achieve an open floor plan. At the same time, this change
allowed us to experiment with lofted spaces in the areas which are now the parents’ and children’s bedroom.
By efficiently utilizing the 11’5” high ceiling, we were able to creatively accommodate for our client: a fourperson family with two daughters, aged 8 and 10, and their golden retriever.
1
Paul Greenhalgh, Quotations and sources on design and the decorative arts, (Manchester University Press, 1993), 139.
Team Bio
Alexandra Dobbs:
Senior Interior Design student at the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Alexandra comes from an architectural
background, having transferred to the Corcoran as a junior from the University of Miami School of Architecture.
Azuka Enkhbaatar:
Senior Interior Design student at the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Azuka also comes from an architectural
background, having come to the Corcoran after receiving her Associates Degree in Architecture from Northern
Virginia Community College.
As a team, we work well together; beyond our shared educational background, we also share similar design philosophies
and process. Our concepts are driven first and foremost by logic, and by thinking outside of the box. Simple and Efficient Living
in the age of instant gratification
MASTER BEDROOM LOFT
(SMALL OFFICE SPACE, ACCESSED BY
BUILT IN STAIRS WITH OPEN STORAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM
PUBLIC
PATIO
PATIO
MASTER
BATH
KITCHEN
(INCLUDES SHELVING,
OPEN HANGING CLOSET
SPACES, AND ADDITIONAL
PLATFORM TO SERVE AS
PLAY AREA, STUDY NOOK,
OR HIDE-OUT
LAUNDRY
Ground Floor
KIDS
BATHROOM
(not to scale)
PERSPECTIVE: KITCHEN
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FLOOR PLAN:
P R O C E S S : SKETCHES
1. Living Room
3. Master Bedroom
Loft Level
(not to scale)
PERSPECTIVE: SECTION-AA THROUGH BEDROOMS SHOWING KIDS LOFT
PERSPECTIVE: DINING
PERSPECTIVE: MASTER BEDROOM
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Furniture Fixutres and Materials Key
Our concept began as an exploration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design philosophies,
and imagining how he would implement these philosophies today. Wright once
compared the American home to a stomach, “ever hungry - for ever more objects
- or plethoric with over plenty”.1 He valued simplicity and efficiency, and designed
homes to discourage unnecessary overindulgence; attics and basements were omitted as Wright saw them as spaces for people to hide junk. These were his feelings on
American society in the 1940’s, and we couldn’t help but wonder how Wright would
design homes today.
Our design incorporates Wright’s values of simplicity and efficiency, as well as
his values of unity and human interaction. We felt strongly that the public areas
- living, dining, and kitchen - required an open floor plan to create a connected
and social environment. For this reason, we chose to swap the public and private
spaces from the original floor plan to our proposed design. By relocating the
public space away from structural aspects of the building such as the fireplace,
we were able to achieve an open floor plan. At the same time, this change allowed
us to experiment with lofted spaces in the areas which are now the parents’ and
children’s bedroom. By efficiently utilizing the 11’5” high ceiling, we were able
to creatively accommodate for our client: a four-person family with two daughters, aged 8 and 10, and their golden retriever.
Paul Greenhalgh, Quotations and sources on design and the decorative arts, (Manchester University Press, 1993), 139.
2. Kitchen
4. Kids Bedroom
PERSPECTIVE: KIDS ROOM
PERSPECTIVE: LIVING
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2
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LOFTED BEDS IN
KIDS ROOM
LIVING
FLOOR PLAN:
3
KIDS
BEDROOM
A
DINING
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A. Brunswick Sofa, 20-320-AS-L, Duralee
L. Riviera Love Seat, D26-42-9, Richard Frenier/Century
B. Slipstream Bar Stool, 3189B, Century Chair
M. Riviera Lounge, D26-12-1, Richard Frenier/Century
C. Slipstream Dining Chair, 3378S, Century Chair
N. Riviera Ottoman, D26-31-1, Richard Frenier/Century
D. John Ottoman, 3952, Century Chair
O. Mystique Two Piece Console, LA7116, Century
E. Omni Cocktail Table, 55H-610, Century
P. Epic Lounge Chair, LTD5200-6, Century Home Elegance
F. Riviera Barstool, D-26-57-9, Richard Frenier/Century
Q. Upholstered Platform King Bed, 339-156, Century
G. Riviera Bar Table, D-26-90-1, Richard Frenier/Century
R. Wall Sconce, SA8082, Grand Tour Accessories by Century
H. Nanjing Nightstand, 699-222-2, Century
S. Table Lamp, SA8145, Grand Tour Accessories for Century
I. Riviera Arm Chair, D-26-52-9, Richard Frenier/Century
T. Triangle Nest of Tables, LA7104, Century
J. Rhonda Ottoman, ESN200-12, Century Studio Essentials
U. Hiro Sofa, LTD5203-2, Century Home Elegance
K. Table Lamp, SA8177, Grand Tour Accessories by Century
Inspiration Images:
Lofted area for kids room
Opportunity for small office loft
Open shelving to discourage clutter
(Above) Duralee Fabric #72040 Multi
(Above) Duralee Fabric #20952 Blue/Green
(Above) Duralee Fabric #42190 Flamingo
(Above) Duralee Fabric #21043 Tangerine
(Above) Duralee Fabric #15236 Willow
(Above) Duralee Fabric #15209 Willow
(Below) Duralee Fabric #20829 Sea Green
(Below) Duralee Fabric #15504 Aqua/Green
(Below) Duralee Fabric #15480 Tangerine
(Below) Duralee Fabric #15299 Pearl
(Below) Duralee Fabric #15225 Stone
(Below) Duralee Fabric #15227 Linen/Charcoal
Early concept plan highlighting
intention to swap public and private areas
SKETCH:
C R E AT E D B Y:
Alex Dobbs + Azuka Enkhbaatar
SELECTED TOPICS:
Re-imagining Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope Leighey House
CORCORAN COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN:
BFA Interior Design