Forerunner Mentoring

Office spatial planning and interior design for a nonprofit organization that moved to a new space in Dallas, TX.

Programs Used: SketchUp, Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator

Created With: SketchUp, SketchUp Diffusion, & Photoshop

Company & Project Background

Forerunner Mentoring is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization devoted to empowering boys growing up without a father figure by providing one-on-one counseling, after-school clubs, and holistic family support. They are seeking a new office space design for three rooms in their building that can accommodate their growing team and flexibly support the following spatial functions:

One-on-one conference space
Longer-term office cubicle seating
Seasonal/temporary employee office space
Large conference room space with a projector screen setup
Fun & safe waiting area for kids in the program
Storage for all printing/office supplies

Priorities & Restrictions

1 SPACE UTILIZATION

Coordinators & Mentor Leads need monitor & storage space in side rooms (3 in Side Room 1, 4 in Side Room 2).
Site Leads will be in the center room and need space/options for collaboration opportunities.
All office and printing supplies must be moved from the other conference rooms to these 3 rooms.
Be sure to create enough space for walkway OSHA requirements and easy access to the Fire exit.
Keep in mind that children will be in and out of the spaces.

2 FURNITURE UTILIZATION

Re-use as much furniture as possible (cannot remove more than $500 of piece types from the space).
All office and printing supplies must be moved from the other conference room.
Re-use the current large table and find a new one for the new larger conference room.

3 BUDGET & TIMELINE ADHERENCE

The space should be completed before June 2nd.
The total budget should remain under $2,500.
Depending on what money is left over, consider what other decor can be added to the space.