PROJECT TWO | part two

We are now beginning to develop a concept for the project. We decided to create a list of words that could potentially be the concept:

Hidden
Exposed
Seen
Unseen
Dynamic
Winding
Spiral
Ambiguous
Opaque
Abstruce
Enclosure
Assimilate
Peripheral
Core
Aware
Innovative
Jewel
Mend
Restore
Resemble
Parallel
Precious
Gem
Notice
Manage
Modification
Edifice
Vary
Transform
Revolutionize
Nota Bene

We chose Nota Bene as our concept. It is a Latin and Italian phrase meaning to “note well”. It is in the singular imperative mood, instructing one individual to note well the matter at hand. In present day English, it is used to draw the attention of the reader to a certain aspect or detail of the subject on hand, translating it as “pay attention” or “take notice”.


We then had to establish the essential Nature of the Problem:

The essential nature of the problem or situation of this building is the respectful connection between the Historic downtown of Durham and the fresh and innovative products and innovative products and ideas coming from Carolina Business Interiors. The company does want to be noticed, but in a tasteful manner in relation to the downtown area. We also must address the problem that CBI wants to create an inviting space, but without encouraging walk in customers. The working showroom is the heart of this project being able to relate modern furniture into a historic atmosphere is challenging, as well as creating a showroom for clients and a working environment for employees.

While developing our concept we created a few sketches/images:



We then took our ideas and made two physical models to represent Nota Bene: