Portfolio 2020-2024

INTERIOR DESIGN ABBY BUCHMANN

2020-2024 PORTFOLIO

ABOUT ME

ABBYBUCHMANN@ICLOUD.COM

LINKEDINCOM/N/ABBY-BUCHMANN-36193A261

SENIOR AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR’S IN INTERIOR DESIGN, MINOR IN STUDIO ARTS

EXPERIENCE IN SKETCHUP, REVIT, ENSCAPE, CANVA, MICROSOFT, PHOTOSHOP, INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, AND CET

TRAVELED TO ENGLAND AND OTHER U.S. FIRMS TO GAIN A BETTER GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN.

INTERIOR DESIGN IS IMPORTANT TO ME BECAUSE I CAN CONNECT WITH PEOPLE THROUGH CREATING A SPACE THAT IS ACCOMODATING AND IS VISUALLY APPEALING FOR ALL USERS.

INDEX 01 KOSELIG HOTEL HOSPITALITY 02 03 LABOR & DELIVERY HEALTHCARE 04 2D SKETCHES HAND SKILLS COWORKING OFFICE COMMERCIAL GROUP PROJECT GROUP PROJECT GROUP PROJECT INDIVIDUAL

KOSELIG DESIGN HOTEL

Koselig, the concept and name of the hotel, is a Norwegian word that means a feeling of deep contentment provided by a place or atmosphere. Deriving a hotel name and components from this culture and the surrounding land helps to create a lasting connection.

Downtown Sioux Falls lacks innovative strategies that welcome a large demographic. As the city continues to expand and evolve, urban adult residents and travelers will look for experiences that push the boundaries of personal well-being, sustainability, and inclusivity. Transforming the existing U.S. Bank office building at 141 North Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD into a boutique hotel was the primary goal. This hotel incorporates Scandinavian cultural motifs and the South Dakota land to establish a relaxing atmosphere for guests to experience. Sioux Falls has a large population with Scandinavian ancestry. To ensure the hotel reflects Sioux Falls people, the design will pull inspiration from Scandinavian design. Simplicity, rounded curves, natural wood, and stone are some Scandinavian design factors implemented.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITES WELLNESS CENTER GUEST ROOMS GUEST ROOMS GREENHOUSE BISTRO + BAR RESTROOMS BACK OF HOUSE

PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY

Selecting LEED approved materials, utilizing locally sourced materials, integrating passive thermal tactics, and maintaining natural light.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Including simple materials that are natural to make the space feel scandinavian, having park-inspired guest suites that attracts residents, being a social place to gather, and displaying local art and artifacts to enhance pride for the community.

REFLECT LOCAL GEOGRAPHY

Creating forms and mass inpsired from topography of the falls, having a color saturation gradient to mimic the state soil, designing meandering circulation to reflect the big sioux river, and using native plants.

WELLNESS + CONNECTION TO NATURE

Designing a greenhouse to bring life to winter, selecting light finishes to create a refreshing urban oasis, and integrating curvature to replicate natural forms

To compete with hotels in the area, multiple components were considered. Emerging forms of technology help day-to-day operations and benefit the welfare of the guests. Kiosks in the entry, digital menus, and digital keys to rooms help reduce paper and make the hotel more accessible. It quickens the time of guest check-ins and, therefore, increases productivity. Cost-saving technology incorporated in this design helps management and budgeting for the hotel. Low-flow fixtures and Energy Star equipment help productivity rise while being conscious of the environmental impact. Curtains in guest rooms and window film help reduce thermal energy gained through the vast amount of curtain walls. Occupancy and daylight sensors for light fixtures reduce unnecessary energy use. All of these factors influenced the design of the hotel to reflect the concept and focus on the guest’s wellbeing.

UP UP UP 137 SF MASSAGE 911 900 901 45 SF SHOWER 77 SF STRG LAUNDRY 903 233 SF 904 907 88 SF ADA SHOWER ROOM 909 ADA SHOWER ROOM 908 327 SF ELEVATOR LOBBY 913 912 NIC NIC NIC PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 914 417 SF PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 251 SF MECHANICAL 916 373 SF SINGLE KING 917 224 SF SINGLE KING 918 258 SF BEDROOM 915A 258 SF BEDROOM 914A 905 124 SF FITNESS STUDIO UP UP 288 SF 303 241 SF HOUSEKEEPING 300 DOUBLE QUEEN 304 DOUBLE QUEEN 308 NIC NIC NIC 246 SF SINGLE KING 301 302 DOUBLE QUEEN 306 DOUBLE QUEEN 305 DOUBLE QUEEN 307 260 SF SINGLE KING 310 225 SF SINGLE KING 311 457 SF SINGLE KING 346 SF MECHANICAL 312 1112 SF ELEVATOR LOBBY UP MANAGER'S OFFICE VESTIBULE 107 MECHANICAL 115 NIC 1748 SF GREENHOUSE 102 1623 SF BISTRO BAR 103 VESTIBULE 100 103B 2031 SF LOBBY RECEPTION 101 UP 200 245 SF SINGLE KING 201 203 313 SF DOUBLE QUEEN 340 SF DOUBLE QUEEN 430 SF DOUBLE QUEEN 208 339 SF MECHANICAL 210 211 NIC NIC 281 SF ELEVATOR LOBBY 213 246 SF SINGLE KING 340 SF DOUBLE QUEEN 209 334 SF DOUBLE QUEEN FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR NINTH FLOOR

LABOR & DELIVERY

Seattle, Washington is a densely populated area that lacks a healing space that welcomes all mothers and families. The idea of a bespoke labor and delivery unit focuses on creating a welcoming environment with natural colors, fostering a sense of calm and connection to nature. We prioritize sustainability, accessibility, and patient welfare to redefine the childbirth experience and provide holistic, inclusive care for all mothers and families. This space will be the bridge between the patient and the natural processes of life.

The Emerald Beacon Labor and Delivery Unit wants to create a welcoming space for all to feel comfortable and safe in. Leading to the concept being bespoken, which means customized to perfection. It provides tailored solutions catered to the unique requirements of individuals and specific purposes. Located near the industrial district with mixed land use and good accessibility. The builing highlights existing infrastructure, community context, and potential for future development. An abundance of green space around campus buildings. The Labor and Delivery Unit was named Emerald Beacon due to the road running adjacent to this building being called Beacon road, and Seattle being called Emerald City.

Based on insights from healthcare professionals, the design for incorporates several key features to enhance user experience. These include a variety of comfortable seating options, versatile furniture arrangements to accommodate different activities, designated collaboration spaces throughout the facility, improved wayfinding to aid navigation, and an updated cafe space for a more inviting dining experience. By integrating these elements, Emerald Beacon aims to create a user-centric environment that promotes comfort, flexibility, collaboration, and overall well-being for its occupants.

For the Emerald Beacon Unit, two key design theories, biophilic design and positive distraction, are employed to create an optimal environment for users. Biophilic design principles are integrated to incorporate natural elements into the built environment, such as indoor plants, natural light, and views of nature. This helps to foster a connection with the outdoors and promotes well-being and productivity. Additionally, positive distraction theory is applied to introduce engaging and aesthetically pleasing elements into the space, such as artwork, interactive installations, or visually stimulating features. This helps to reduce stress to allow for shorter stays. By incorporating these theories, Emerald Beacon aims to create a workspace that not only meets functional needs but also promotes user well-being, creativity, and productivity through a harmonious blend of natural elements and engaging design features.

SUSTAINABILITY

Including daylighting strategies to reduce thermal heat gain and incorporating energy-efficient approaches in fixtures and equipment. Researching and utilizing durable and easy-to-clean products and being economically aware by using recyclable products.

PATIENT CARE

Incorporating positive distractions to improve psychological & physiological health and providing relief through places of respite. Introducing a calming color palette to improve the mood and having access to outdoor views for mood and recovery improvement.

ACCESSIBILITY

Applying flexible seating options to create a welcoming environment and utilizing way-finding strategies for ease of circulation. Implementing clear signage by focusing on clarity and contrast and using technological features that are easy for users to utilize.

COWORKING OFFICE

LINK Coworking in Sioux Falls, SD, aims to create a dynamic workspace that encourages collaboration, boosts performance, inspires creativity, and adds an element of fun. Key features include flexible work spaces, dedicated collaboration zones, wellness areas, inspiring décor, tech enabled infrastructure, recreational amenities, event spaces, communityfocused initiatives, sustainable practices, and accessibility. By integrating these elements, LINK Coworking seeks to provide a vibrant and inclusive environment where entrepreneurs can thrive and succeed in their ventures.

The design for LINK Coworking draws from three key theories: the Living Building Challenge, Herman Miller Living Office, and Salutogenic Design. It prioritizes sustainability by using recycled materials and energy efficient fixtures. Inspired by the Living Office concept, the layout encourages collaboration with sociopetal arrangements and includes a central space for relaxation. Additionally, salutogenic dsesign principles are applied to enhance indoor air quality and promote well-being. Overall, the workspace aims to be environmentally responsible, user-centric, and health-promoting, fostering productivity and a sense of community among its occupants.

PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT

Utilize acoustic treatments to reduce the amount of unwanted noise throughout the spaces and incorporate a sense of privacy through partitions in individual work zones for users to work without crowding. Use natural daylight to boost mood and productivity, integrate boundaries between spaces for mental transition with the physical transition, and insert proper lighting in work zones to eliminate eye strain.

SUSTAINABILITY

Choose durable materials with recycled content to minimize the impact on the environment now and in the future and use existing finishes to reduce waste and respect the history of the site. Utilize low-flow fixtures to diminish unnecessary water usage, integrate sustainable lighting strategies to conserve energy, and enhance indoor air quality with plants and materials with low VOC.

COLLABORATION

Incorporate sociopetal spatial arrangements to encourage communication between patrons and insert Herman Miller Living Office arrangements to meet user’s physical and mental needs. Integrate a central shared restorative space for users to interact away from work, have shared workspaces that promote innovative problem solving between users, and utilize inclusive furniture so all people can use the space freely.

SALUTOGENIC DESIGN

Split open office areas into two zones to minimize the crowding of people and space and utilize ergonomic furniture so occupants feel comfortable and are healthy. Designate lounge spaces for rejuvenation and an escape from work, utilize solar shades for user control over natural light, and apply colors to spaces for wayfinding and to increase mood.