GSAPP Studio Survey Responses

Survey Questions

  1. What do you enjoy most about the current studio environment?
  2. What aspects of the current studio environment do you find limiting or challenging?
  3. If you could redesign the studio entirely, what would be your top changes?
  4. What elements are essential for an ideal studio space?
  5. How can the design better support collaboration and community?
  6. What's one specific innovation you'd introduce?
Program & Year Current Enjoyment Challenges Desired Changes Essential Elements Collaboration Ideas Specific Innovation
MSCDP
Year 1
Equipment, computers and printers, natural sunlight, storage space Cluttered and can be too much sunlight at times Change colors and materials for a more soothing environment, like the library Calming environment, cleaner storage areas, more organized wall space for art or announcements The fact we are all in one space and share tabletops and printers Curtains to obscure harsh light in summer, warmer lighting
MSAAD
2024-2025
Just the random stuff around me which basically belongs to me The desk space, zero privacy Better lighting, options of creating corners for ourselves, a fridge Lighting, layout, views Different layout where groups are not so far away from one another Change layout, randomize a bit
MSAAD
Year 1
The large windows Making desks not dedicated enough, cramped desk placements Spaces for model displaying, more organic layout with in-between spaces Lighting, Layout Create more organic spaces for interaction Break the uniformity, create levels
CDP
Year 25
T Miserable social interaction, no feeling of belonging, limited functionality Make different zoning based on function and program Round tables for conversation, coffee machine, closed spaces for safety Divided space based on programs, equipment for knowledge sharing Make it like a cafe
MSAAD
2025
Great natural lighting in all three floors Very constrained layout Make everything versatile with desks on wheels Open floor plan with moveable desks and pin up walls Different arrangements of desks and moveable walls Desks on wheels
CDP
Year 1
Accessible computer and printer, plenty of natural lighting Studio setup doesn't feel collaborative Large pin up space on walls, more open spaces Good lighting and view, mix studio layout with projector DIY space with pin up boards and common areas Gathering space within studio for students
MSCDP
Year 1
Interaction with other people, personal desk No counter space, no clear labeling, no display space Design boards, better lighting, less visual clutter Less visual clutter, better organization of wires and monitors Place to hang or display work Cable organization, natural woods instead of white
CDP
Year 25
Printing, randomly meet strangers Difficult to have eye-contact and conversation Reconfiguration of zoning, regular events, relaxation spaces As mentioned above As mentioned above Good coffee machine and free iced sodas
MSAAD
2025
People around Whiteness of space, inflexible cold lights Re-arrange for better community feeling Common shared spaces for relaxation or work Install music system Have intermediate spaces, not only for work
MArch
III
The People Not enough shelf space for books and models Add restocked depot of coffee and tea Stock of simple model materials Studio is VERY collaborative Better smells: coffee, linen, chamomile, incense