ONE BIG IDEA

Judging by the comments of the class, it seems that there is a great need at the Ontario College of Art and Design for some shape or form of social outlets; that is hotspots in the school in which students can retreat to for social or relaxative purposes, escaping the harsh confinements of the classroom. From my previous travels and experiences at other schools, I have observed that the majority Universities in Ontario both have a main coffee shop, and a main pub; both of which act as landmarks for social interaction or relaxation. Some places even have several of these, and I feel that these are absolutely essential to one’s University experience. They fulfill the needs of all different types of students, from the caffeine-crazed mochaholics, to the professional party animals looking for good times to be had, and then of course, everyone in between. Therefore, I plan on constructing some sort of hypothetical solution to this huge problem here at OCAD, by finding locations for these places, and overseeing all aspects of their design according to research conducted from similar establishments, and also from my own hands-on experiences. More info soon to come!