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This upper level design studio introduces students to designing large commercial spaces. Students will be introduced to in depth programming and space planning techniques through commercial projects of varying scales. Emphasis will be placed on space analysis, user needs assessment, programming, interior architecture specific planning tools, human factors, building codes, ADA, spatial organization, and furniture and building systems.