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            My hypothetical client is software design company, Maxis. The project will be located on Louisiana State University's campus. It is to be included as part of the 'Master Plan' adopted by the university in 2004. Maxis will be setting up an office in the new LETC (Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center) Building. Their office will employ students for internships and campus jobs. Within their space, the company will include lecture and classroom spaces for an education program that they have introduced to the University. At the entrance of the building Maxis will have a retail store displaying all of their products/software along with some of their parent company's games (Electronic Arts) to help advertise the company products. This location is ideal since their targeted market is between the ages 20 – 25 (college age). The store design will be inspired by MAXIS’ most recent game, Spore.  I will be focusing on lighting and circulation through the space.

Inside the office will be a small Kitchen area to accommodate hungry employees. This company will try to appeal to the green/community conscious trends in order to get a ‘LEED’ on the market. The daycare center, which is provided for the workers, will function for the public as well. As an added bonus for the company, the games can be tested in the children’s playroom. 

The LETC Building render:





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