Interior Design Portfolio

AMANDA KLOS Interior Design Portfolio

klosamanda@gmail.com 314.420.3054 SKILLS Revit Enscape Blubeam InDesign Photoshop AutoCAD SketchUp EDUCATION Maryville University St. Louis, MO - 2024 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interior Design Minor: Psychology CIDA & NASAD Accredited ACHIEVEMENTS IIDA Dean’s List Honor Roll Barat Scholarship Recipient National Society of Leadership and Success

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hastings + Chivetta Architects - Interior Design Intern St. Louis, MO 05/2023 - Current Selects and orders materials Organizes material library Completes tasks for projects in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Excel, and Photoshop Schedules rep meetings

Vera Bradley Outlet -- Manager St. Louis, MO 10/2021 - 08/2023 Accomplished managerial responsibilities Performed duties of a sales associate Provided leadership and training support Managed inventory and registers Customer service skills

Vera Bradley Outlet -- Sales Associate St. Louis, MO 06/2018 - 10/2021 Communicated with coworkers and management Handled cash and credit transactions Resolved customer complaints Provided a welcoming environment for customers

VOLUNTEER Feed My Starving Children -- Volunteer St. Louis, MO 10/2016 - Current Participated in food packing and planning process

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 NEXT Interior Design & Architecture Firm

02 Restore Pediatrics

Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

03 Renewal Room IDEC Student Competition

04 Parkway Plaza

Microapartment Building

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NEXT FALL 2023 8 WEEKS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 11,000 SQUARE FEET REVIT, ENSCAPE & PHOTOSHOP PROJECT OVERVIEW NEXT is a global architecture and interior design firm with a new building in Texas. Gen Z is reshaping the workforce and will make up 30% by 2025. It is essential the design enhances employee work, allows for collaboration with teammates across the globe, and is a place where NEXTERS are proud to invite friends and family. NEXT is committed to a healthy work/life balance because that is what is important to Generation Z. DESIGN CONCEPT Balance means having a sense of harmony in everything we do and achieving a state of equilibrium. NEXT workspaces will have quiet and social zones to allow for balance in the workplace. NEXTERS will always be comfortable and have spaces to go, whether they need to recharge or collaborate. NEXT will be a space that enhances NEXTERS ability to be creative thinkers because of its symmetrical and harmonious design.

THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SCALE: NTS

MEZZANINE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SCALE: NTS

RECEPTION

WORK CAFE

OFFICE WORKSPACE

PRIVATE OFFICE

CONFERENCE ROOM

OPEN WORKSPACE

DESIGN LIBRARY

CONFERENCE ROOM

OPEN WORKSPACE

STAIRCASE

OPEN WORKSPACE

TRAINING CLASSROOM

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RESTORE PEDIATRICS FALL 2023 5 WEEKS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 3,267 SQ. FT. OUTDOOR AREA 272 SQ. FT. REVIT, ENSCAPE & IN-DESIGN PROJECT OVERVIEW Pediatric Primary Care Clinic located in Baltimore, Maryland. Provides care to children from birth to age 18 with accommodations to treat behavioral health issues. Supports healing, evokes confidence and trust, and provides seamless interaction for patients and families.

CONCEPT STATEMENT Welcome to Serene Pediatrics! This pediatric center was designed with the intention of creating a space that is refreshing, relaxing, and rejuvenating for children, their caregivers, and staff members. Heightened nerves and anxieties will be mitigated, and occupiers of the space will be overwhelmed with a sense of peace and playfulness.

Intuitive Way finding

Include Flexibility

Consider Acoustics

Positive Distractions

Consider Privacy

Instill Comfort

Promote Interaction

Integrate Technology

Color Theory =Use of Blue Because of its calming features

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THE RENEWAL ROOM FALL 2023 2 WEEKS GROUP PROJECT 540 SQUARE FEET REVIT, ENSCAPE, IN-DESIGN & PHOTOSHOP

Butterfly symbolizes renewal & two letter R’s form the butterfly wings

PROJECT OVERVIEW There is a need on Maryville Universities Campus for a sacred space for women in a restorative environment to promote female mental health.

CONCEPT STATEMENT The Renewal Room was designed to evoke feelings of balance, peace, comfort, and tranquility through a nature-inspired refuge. Health spas, workplace wellness rooms, and biophilic design were the inspiration for the design. A soothing atmosphere was created through a calming neutral palette and soft earth tones, organic shapes, and natural elements.

Water fountain providing soothing sounds Sleep pods with privacy curtains, light switches, and shoe cubbies Brise Soleil to control lighting

Therapeutic sand wall with flowing water for meditation

Privacy curtains around lounge chairs facing healing garden

Outdoor mesh lounge overlooking healing garden

RENEWAL ROOM INTERIOR

RENEWAL ROOM INTERIOR

ENTRANCE

EXTERIOR & OUTDOOR SPACE

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PARKWAY PLAZA MICRO APARTMENTS SPRING 2023 8 WEEKS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 19,000 SQUARE FEET AUTOCAD & SKETCHUP PROJECT OVERVIEW Young working adults are drawn to the city for many reasons and are seeking out a place to live that promotes social interaction. An existing building at Forest Park Parkway and Boyle in St. Louis is being renovated into micro apartments for these individuals.

CONCEPT STATEMENT Individuals will find themselves feeling relaxed and rejuvenated in Parkway Plaza Micro Apartments. The design is refreshing because of its contrast between bright and subdued spaces. Each space offers something new and allows occupants to venture to an area that will meet their current needs. Additionally, tenants will feel confident this space is suitable and functional for their lifestyle because of transformable furniture and ample storage space.

WELL Building Considerations

AIR

WATER

NOURISHMENT

LIGHT

FITNESS

COMFORT

MIND

Research & Design Trends

Square Footage

One Occupant

Between 200-400 square feet

Designed for one occupant only

Multi-Use Furniture

Double duty furniture able to transform or expand

Storage

Mirrors

Platform bed, ceiling & floor comparments, built-ins

Help space feel larger

SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN MICRO APARTMENTS - 20 TOTAL SCALE: NTS TENANTS - 20 TOTAL ADA APARTMENT: 1 305 SF APARTMENTS - 4 400 SF APARTMENTS - 15

KITCHEN AND DINING AREA

LOUNGE SPACE AND CORRIDOR

400 SQ. FT. MICRO APARTMENT

EXTERIOR ELEVATION

INTERIOR SECTION

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