Wright Connection Coworking Space

Allison Cashman

Industrial Design, 2022

The Wright Connection Coworking Hub offers a communal work space in the urban downtown setting.

The National Aviation Heritage Area presented Ohio State's Desis Lab with the opportunity to create a coworking space on their property in the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio. The objective was to create a space that invites community members from all socioeconomic landscapes to gather in a space, reminiscent of the Wright Brothers, that supports productivity and connection.

The site presented a large opportunity for design implementations for the three students to address hand-in-hand; the solution consisted of the designs of an expanded walkway, designed working furniture, a noise absorption structure (Mae Welty), and a weather management design (Kate Belliveau). Wright Connection brings purpose to the site while also providing the local businesses, neighbors and downtown professionals a space to gather, work together, and join in the community celebrating the history of the historic lot.

Allison Cashman project image 2 — This design uses the same tile used on the street, so the two spaces are not broken up, but are one cohesive space.

Allison Cashman project image 3 — User scenario of how space can be accessed as well as how different design elements are utilized.

Allison Cashman project image 4 — Aerial view of property with emphasis on how seating is covered by weather shades (Kate Belliveau).

Allison Cashman project image 5 — Collaborating at the smaller tables can mean having more private meetings between professionals.

Allison Cashman project image 6 — Three different sizes of tables and two different seating options for different types of collaboration.

Allison Cashman project image 7 — Powder coated carbon steel frame crossed underneath table with four outlets on each side of the table allow all users to charge several devices.

Allison Cashman is an industrial design student, born and raised a Buckeye in Columbus. She is the former junior class President of OSU's chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and a member of a Scholars program that specializes in the study of Humanitarian Engineering. Her design is driven by her passion for sustainability, helping people and bettering the lives of under-served communities. She is also passionate about women's health and interior space planning.

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