The Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas(HHCTX) has opened new adminisrtative offices at 110 Broadway. The Center's mission is to champion Hispanic Heritage and legacy from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries in Texas.
In January 2014, HHCTX commissioned Texas Tejano.com to create architectural drawings and renderings. At the start of this process, we were provided inaccurate floorplans and dimensions from the building's owners. We then went in to measure for ourselves. From that we created new architectural floorplans and furniture layouts. The next step was to create elevations of every wall since there would be so many pieces hanging on the walls. We later designed all of the art that would go on the walls. I created all floorplans and elevations in Adobe Illustrator on an imac. Architectural direction provided by Rudi Rodriguez.
This was the first time I'd ever done anything like this. The experience of choosing wall and carpet colors/finishes was great. I also helped develop a budget for the furniture, then founf, chose and purchased the furniture.
Floorplans
Architectural Floorplan
Furniture layout
Interior Elevations
Entry//Reception Room
West Wall of Reception.
This is essentially what you would see as you walk in.
The chairs ended up being a different style and color.
North Well
As you enter, this is what you would see when you look to the right.
South Wall
This is what you'd see as you enter looking to the left.
East Wall
This is what you would see as you exit the offices.
Hall of History
Hall of History West and East Walls
The hall of History tells the story of Tejanos beginning in 1690.
Hall of History South and North Walls
The South Wall features a large photographic calendar of events for the 2014 calendar year.
Executive Director's Office
West Wall
This is essentially what you'll see as you enter from the Hall of History. The shelf on the right was moved to a different office in the final layout.
South Wall
This is to the left as you enter. the portraits are huge but very interesting to look at. Ultimately, the chosen chairs were a different style and color.
North Wall
This is to the right as you enter.
South Wall
This is what you'd see as you exit the ED office
Micro Museum
HHCTX wanted a space to show some history in, so they used the largest room to do this, effectively creating a micro museum. The museum features 6 freestanding exhibit panels which tell the history of Texas. In addition, the pieces on the walls tell the HHCTX's story and goals.
West Wall
This is what you'd see as you enter.
South Wall.
This is to the left as you enter. We changed some of the images on the walls as you'll see in the photos.
North Wall
This is to the lright as you enter.
East Wall
This is what you'd see as you exit the micromuseum space
Offices
The office space is divided into areas for staff to work.
West Wall
This is what you'd see as you enter the offices.
North Wall
This is to the right as you enter.
North Wall.
This is to the right as you enter.
East Wall.
This is what you'd see as you exit.
This is what you'd see as you exit.
Photos
Reception
Hall of History
Executive Director;s Office
Micro Museum
Offices
