POR A JOURNEY TO FIND A HOLISTIC DESIGN ALESSANDRA POMA INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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G r e e t i n gs ! Being from Lima, Peru and having lived in Jacksonville, Florida for most of my life, I am consumed by curiosity about our built environment, our place in it, and the lens through which we view the world. Becoming fully-engaged in our studies at Florida State University about the history of our craft, the rendering process, and the personal connections needed to make any space a home is what drives me to continue to design for the future. Needless to say, the past few years in the interior design program has taught me so much about our role as (future!) designers and has been nothing short of amazing. It astonishes me how our ideas affect the past, present, and future of businesses, leaders, communities, and more. Previous construction methods have also taught me how we can dig deeper and truly find more innovative ways to sustain a unique and delightful atmosphere. I believe it is our responsibility to use our education to provide for communities and its residents, providing a holistic balance for those who may not be able to find it themselves. I believe our efforts will allow the future to continue to grow strong towards a more sustainable, cohesive, and amiable world. It is not enough to design a creative structure but to find innovative ways in which every consumer is thought of, represented, and fully-immersed. I once heard that if you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room. I intend to stick to this saying as I would love to continue to learn in the field, university, internships, and work someday. Teaching at one point in my life would be the ultimate goal, but learning as much as I can is what I aspire to do! I am Alessandra Poma and the lens through which I design is one that facilitates community and one through which I may continue learning and growing for the entirety of my career.
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Florida State University (August 2016 - May 2020) Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Department of Interior Architecture and Design CIDA Accredited Tallahassee, Florida GPA: 3.9
Wo r k Ex p e r i e n c e
MLD Architects | Interior Design Intern | Tallahassee, FL (August 2019 - Present) » Developed the materials and finishes selections for ongoing commercial projects. » Worked on providing concept development schemes and renderings for clients. » Assisted in the creation of project proposals upon request from clients. Walt Disney Imagineering | Interior Design Intern | Orlando, FL (May 2019 - August 2019) » Worked closely with interior designers in the design, documentation, and specification of products for renovations and new projects. » Assisted in site visits with ongoing renovations, noting areas that needed attention. » Produced and edited construction documents for existing projects.
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Interior Architecture & Design Mentor (2018-Present) » Served as a mentor for first-year students as a method to introduce them to the program and help on projects and development when needed. » Served as a guide to speak to students thinking about choosing the Florida State University Interior Architecture & Design Program. Interior Design Student Organization | Member (2016 - Present) | Secretary (2018 - 2019) » Responsible for re-applying the Interior Design Student Organization as a Registered Student Organization on Florida State University campus. » Maintained accurate roster and agenda for each officer and general body meeting. » Created design posters for organizational events and workshops. » Served as a mentor for first-year students as a method to introduce them to the program and help on projects and development when needed.
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Peruvian Student Association | Member (2016 - Present) | Secretary (2017 - 2018) » Responsible for reserving rooms for officer and general body meetings throughout the year. » Created and sent event and food permits for general body meetings and events.
Honorable Mention in Design Charrette | 2018 Department Annual Student Charrette Group Effort | Invisible Cities
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DJMT O’Brien Scholarship | Spring 2019 | April 9, 2019 Chosen by FSU Interior Design Department faculty.
FSU Interior Architecture & Design Furniture Showcase | Exhibitor | 2018 Florida State University President’s List | Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 Florida State University Dean’s List | Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 / Fall 2017 / Spring 2018
Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Revit Concept Development FF& E Design
Graphic Design Hand Rendering Material Selection Microsoft Office Suite Space Planning Spanish
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Genuinely Cosmetics Pgs. 10 - 13 Spring 2019 Tallahassee, FL Apr. 8, 2019 - Apr. 27, 2019 Commercial Design
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Canopy Care Shelter Pgs. 6 - 9 Fall 2019 Tallahassee, FL Oct. 1, 2019 - Oct. 28, 2019 Commercial Design
SockWell Office Design Pgs. 6 - 9 Spring 2019 Chattanooga, TN Jan. 7, 2019 - Apr. 5, 2019 Commercial Design
CO CONTE N T ENTS N TS EDUCATION Strozier Library Re-Design Pgs. 10 - 13 Fall 2018 Tallahassee, FL Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2018 Commercial Design
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RENDERINGS Renderings & Other Pgs. 26 - 27 Fall 2017- Present Tallahassee, FL Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2018 Graphics
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Aging In Place Pgs. 14 - 17 Fall 2018 Portland, OR / Charleston, SC Aug. 2018 - Oct. 2018 Residential Design
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DURATION: OCT. 1, 2019 - OCT. 28, 2019 (4 WEEKS) LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA SQUARE FOOTAGE: 52, 132 SF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Beyond the Box adaptive reuse project asked designers to develop concept and design developments for an abandoned big-box store such as Toys-R-Us. Taking the Tallahassee community into consideration, designers were to develop an architype for a possible reuse that would allow residents of all ages to come and enjoy the space. Efficient community design, sustainability, and wellness were used to cultivate a design solution. The proposed design for the vacant Toys-R-Us in Tallahassee, Florida presents a valuable opportunity to engage with the community and benefit current as well as potential animal owners on caring for their beloved pets. The scale of the project will also encompass the need for a community getaway and therapeutic stress relief for all users. The design of this animal care facility will provide a space for community engagement ranging from locals, stressed out college students, to residents of nearby counties or states seeking to take home a well-rounded adoptable pet. Tallahassee is abundant with animals in need of a home, and animal owners in need of capable services. The facility will create a solution to be a self-sustaining temporary home for every local furry friend as opposed to the current facility operating out of foster homes.
GROUP EFFORT: IN COLLABORATION WITH WENDIE DUNCAN & LAURA GREENWOOD SKILLS UTILIZED: ADOBE INDESIGN, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, AUTODESK REVIT, & LUMION CONCEPT: The expansion upon the Leon County Humane Society brings forth the idea of renovation and change while mitigating anxiety for pet inhabitants and staff members themselves. Known for their use in hot stone therapy, basalt stones provide a calming experience when going in for a massage. Warmth, healing, bouncing back, and relief encompasses what the small stones can accomplish within a mere hour. Similarly, expanding into a new facility brings forth stepping stones into a future for the revitalized space for future pets and staff. The Zen connection to nature may bring a biophilic environment without necessarily making natural elements too apparent, to not confuse pets within the space. The curvilinear shape and form may influence the interior architecture and ceiling designs, providing a nice, clear, and logical flow between spaces. Though small, the stones are durable and can take in heat, echoing the expected high traffic use every day. For this reason, durable materials are needed throughout the space whether visitors are in the adoption area or stress-relief zones. The color palette will showcase muted colors, with pops of monochromatic colors throughout. These aspects could influence lighting design, signage, and circulation features. The promoted environment will foster an environment of relief, comfort, and happiness for staff members, visitors, and of course the pets themselves.
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The Canopy Care shelter holds a variety of areas that are meant to provide self-sustainable service so as to not solely let the shelter rely on donations. The lower left portion of the first floor brings forth areas such as agility, service training, grooming, and day care to allow for revenue.
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Each street has bench seating so visitors can observe the dogs, or rest. The seating and plants also give dogs a calming view rather than to other dogs. Glass doors allow direct views to animals with house numbers located on the front and treat mailboxes to the left. There are separate meeting areas (around the corner) for adoptable pets and potential owners.
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The cat area includes enclosed biophilic meeting rooms to visit with cats and potentially adopt after play. Vines climbing up against a curtain wall, visually allows for a sense of privacy and verticality. Hanging egg wicker chairs provide therapeutic seating for both pets and visitors. This allows for visitors to spend more one-on-one time with the adoptable cats. The space also includes wooden cat climbing structure for cats to climb with an acrylic flower encasement, providing different methods of play throughout the day. The double-sided cat super graphics supplement wayfinding from the level below. This view can easily be seen from the stairwell and dog dwelling areas.
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R EC E PT I O N The reception area is meant to bring about a revitalizing and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, and pets staying within the shelter. The various seating options accommodate all ages and abilities while wide paths of travel allow for easy circulation. This is especially helpful when walking dogs up for adoption. Whether a visitor comes in to adopt or to groom their pet, the reception area is set up to make the visit easier for all parties. The desk center is divided into two with the front being dedicated to adoptions and general questions and the back is dedicated to retail and grooming.
G RO O M I NG The grooming area provides grooming, bathing, and drying stations of various sizes to accommodate all dogs. At the Canopy Care Shelter, grooming is offered to pet owners and used to provide funding for the shelter animals. The window walls allow visitors to look into the space, making for another point of interaction between the community and the shelter. The stairwell area can be seen from the grooming area as well. The stairwell leads users upstairs to the cat areas. The planters and seating area under the stairs allow visitors to have a rest area if needed while also being able to look into the Dog Dwellings area. The view shows the entrance into the puppy therapy room and how the dog and cat areas interact with each other from the upper to the lower level.
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AG I L I TY The agility area shows a variety of courses available for shelter and visitor pets. The space brings forth natural elements through a living plant wall system, allowing users to feel as if they are outdoors. The biophilic use of plants, turf, a stone wall, and soft woods allow for a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. A variety of seating is placed within the space for users waiting or watching their pets, along with televisions to see their pets’ scores. Not to mention, an exit to a daycare area towards the exterior.
CAT GA R D E N The cat area on the upper level allows visitors to play, watch, and mingle with kittens and cats in a variety of settings including their Cat Condos, cat enclosure, and plant areas. The space gives visitors options to decide their task and the therapeutic ability to play with the shelter pets. The natural light coming in from the skylight highlights the natural elements throughout the space which allows pets up for adoption to have revitalizing views from their own homes. The organization and layout of the condos allow visitors to easily transition down the “streets� to allow visitors to see all the available pets that are up for adoption. Safety is key throughout this area as the adoptable cats are able to roam freely. This is dealt through the use of a two door system.
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2 A Sockwell Office Design Fe e l B e t t e r i n S tyl e
DURATION: JAN. 2019 - APR. 2019 (12 WEEKS) LOCATION: CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE SQUARE FOOTAGE: 12,000 SF (L1 - 6000 SF / L2 - 6000 SF) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The corporate office design consisted of creating an office space for a select well-being company in which branding, circulation, and personalization is to take place. The design references the various modes of workers coming into the office every day, as well as nomadic workers and board members. Through this, the importance of the end user was paramount. Taking climate, the local vernacular, and city life into consideration, the designer chose the most suitable location for the Sockwell Headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Previously known as Goodhew, the Sockwell brand was looking to expand into a larger space in their hometown where the design team and analytics staff could work together in a collaborative space. The journey throughout the space is one that should reference the city and the story of the growth in Chattanooga and Sockwell as a whole. The design solution created an all-encompassing workspace in which staff can work together in a balanced, holistic, and energizing space.
SKILLS UTILIZED: ADOBE INDESIGN, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, & AUTODESK REVIT CONCEPT: Once considered as one of the most polluted cities in 1969, Chattanooga has transformed into one with the cleanest within 50 years. Through political and social change, the Chattanooga population revitalized their ecosystem for the future. Similarly, Sockwell is a company that stresses the importance of having a sustainable environment; one that supports a more homegrown and natural process of making. With this in mind, the concept of a vision for the future made possible by “Homegrown Revitalization” was chosen to inspire the upcoming design. The surrounding city’s change from such a negative ecosystem to a sustainable community regarding human action goes with the sustainability aspect that Sockwell pushes in its brand. The concept is meant to show a synthesis of human interactions with the environment that has led to its rejuvenation and total turn around within the ecosystem, workspace, and themselves.
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The Bivy consists of the executive offices in the SockWell Office. Located throughout the second and third floors, the Bivy relates to its namesake as it relates to a smaller enclosed space used for protection. Though not private office, executive officers still have their own room where staff should feel welcome and integrated with from the outside.
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The New Leaf Cafe is on the third floor of the SockWell Office and has views looking out onto Finley Stadium. Named after one of the product lines for SockWell socks, the New Leaf Cafe is a communal space where all staff can come together to relax and have the options of working as well. With plenty of seating arrangements and views towards the outside, the cafe brings forth what the company focuses on people.
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The Trek consists of the open workspace in the SockWell Office. Located throughout most of the second and third floors, the Trek relates to its namesake as it is an expedition or adventure that staff should feel like when they come into work everyday. Employees should feel invigorated and feel as if they are ready to start a brand new day.
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The Base is the entrance into the SockWell Office. Located on the second floor (first floor of the office), the Base relates to its namesake as it is a meeting point for all staff, clients, and other building tenants. In order for visitors to see staff and products, they must first ascend through the space and seek adventure just as SockWell’s product line is geared towards those who seek adventure. The entrance allows all to see the basis for the design of the entire office.
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The Summit consists of the conference rooms within the SockWell Office. Located at the entrance of the second floor and cafe of the third, the Summit is meant to be a touch down space where multiple members of staff can meet for a short or long time to get work collaborative work done. Multiple seating was installed in order to provide a variety of room variations.
STA I RW E L L T H E ASC E N S I O N The Ascension is the stairwell area into the SockWell Office connecting both the second and third levels. Located in the center of the office, the Ascension relates to the journey throughout the space and into the workspaces. Its namesake, another product line is meant to tie the staff into the company culture while having a relaxing and natural workspace. The journey created here along with the sense of mystery encourages what SockWell aims to do for its own customers.
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3 Genuinely Cosmetics A H o l i st i c B e g i n n i n g
DURATION: APR. 8,. 2019 - APR. 27, 2019 (3 WEEKS) LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA SQUARE FOOTAGE: 200 SF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Genuinely Cosmetics retail aisle is held within a local grocery market in which store owners wanted to change the grocery store shopping experience. The self-care brand highlights its own products through the use of makeup kiosks while also supporting local and similar brands that provide similar results. A calm and natural color palette will be used to appeal to teenagers helping them to feel more beautiful and sophisticated, but also appeal to an adult consumer group as the product is the ethical, sustainable, and most cost-effective brand. Being placed in a grocery store will allow convenience, but the architectural features will add a sense of luxury and originality. Together these elements will emphasize the progressive strides that society and the makeup industry are making.
SKILLS UTILIZED: ADOBE INDESIGN, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, AUTODESK REVIT, SKETCHING CONCEPT: As societal norms change, so too do consumers’ desires. Consumers, are increasingly wielding power that prompts brands to become more inclusive while still maintaining quality. The cosmetics industry, within the span of a few years, has been revolutionized with platforms such as YouTube, where critiques are readily available with just a push of a few buttons. Personal stories and backgrounds now play into a company’s success. With all of this in mind, the concept of building connections inspired the design due to its encompassing of sustainable practices, inclusivity for all, transparent manufacturing process, and effective marketing. The premise is to minimize perceptions of profitcenteredness and instead highlight how the brand caters to the consumer because it is the right thing to do. This would lead to improved connections between the company, their consumers, and by extension, society, and the planet.
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The dual vanity in the center of the Genuine Cosmetics aisle serves as a space where men and women can test selected products to see if they want to buy them for future purposes.
These include eyeshadow, eyeliner, and primers from a variety of brands that will give consumers options to mix up their makeup regimen.
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BUILDING STRUCTURAL FRAMING The joists shown are from within the grocery store and provide support for the entire building.
HANGING GRID CEILING SYSTEM The hanging maple grid ceiling system with the inclusion of Scindapus Pictus plants bring life to the cosmetics aisle and provide a sense of grounding. The Scindapus Pictus plants are ones that need to be minimally watered and thrive even without direct sunlight.
COSMETICS MERCHANDISE KIOSK The cosmetics kiosk will allow customers to have their skin looked at by innovative technology to direct them to the most appropriate makeup selections within the store.
COSMETICS MERCHANDISE The merchandise will include a variety of products for face, eyes, lips, and accessories for consumers to look at and buy when needed. These will also be available for testing purposes.
BACKSTOCK MERCHANDISE The backstock merchandise will be seen under the display shelves for use when staff needs to restock products that are out.. These will be hidden behind frosted glass and rarely seen.
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The space evokes a sense of nature and playfulness while conveying how the store’s makeup brand aligns to the overall ethical standards of today’s society. The design intends to make consumers more conscious of the products that they use everyday by only allowing approved brands to sell within the store. Consumers should feel more connected to nature, the store, and each other as they shop for their daily needs.
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The design will be guided by the use of clear sight-lines and way-finding features through ceiling and flooring changes, but also visual cues marking products. A calm and natural color palette will be used to appeal to teenagers helping them to feel more beautiful and sophisticated, but also appeal to an adult consumer group as the product is the ethical, sustainable, and most cost-effective brand. Light wooden features will be used as a way to relate the consumer and products back to the planet and nature, while product branding will bring in pops of color.
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Shoppers will make their way through the cosmetics aisle and have the option to test possible makeup purchases at the central testing table. Customers will also have the option to be directly aided in their cosmetics purchases with the use of a kiosk installed to match shoppers with their very own, personalized, ethical, and effective makeup brands and products.
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4 Special Collections & Library A Revo l u t i o n i n T i m e
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2018 - DEC. 2019 (5 WEEKS)
LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA SQUARE FOOTAGE: 14,000 SF (SC - 7000 SF / L - 7000 SF) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The library design project focuses on Strozier Library, Florida State University’s campus library and its redesign for future faculty, student, and visitor use. The two major spaces designed in this project include the Special Collections area and Library of the Future space, including both single-use and collaborative areas. Through the use of research and collaboration, the project was completed with two other students and was influenced by Napoleonic artifacts and the evolvement of time. This would lead to a project that uses FSU’s color palette and architectural features but uses modern technology to enhance the user experience and promotes overall interactive wellbeing. Students were asked to create an innovative redesign for the FSU main campus library where students, staff, and visitors will use the space for years to come. With the help of Strozier Library staff, specific user tasks were to be incorporated into the design in order to design for a futuristic learning space. The goal for this project was to create two spaces for future students, faculty, and visitors to use efficiently while maintaining the Florida State identity. Though technology was used, users were encouraged to interact more with the space without technological help.
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GROUP EFFORT: IN COLLABORATION WITH WENDIE DUNCAN & LAURA GREENWOOD SKILLS UTILIZED: ADOBE INDESIGN, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, AUTODESK REVIT, & HAN RENDERING CONCEPT: A revolution of both time and space will take place within Strozier Library, producing an interior that transforms traditional use into an environment easily adaptable to evolving methods of learning. This concept will allow for a comfortable retreat from the chaos of college, while aiming to spark minds with ingenuity and offer the ability to focus. Historical architectural features will still hold true, referencing back to the prestige of the building and surrounding campus. Books will be available and remain a key factor, of course, they will simply be retrieved more so digitally. It is important to note that this space will not rely entirely on technological advances; rather, minds of students will be strengthened within the space, and encouraged to exercise daily functions without consequence of technological crutches. The concept of revolution in time will influence the color palette of the library to hold true to its campus color, garnet, as well as maintain a neutral backdrop in the Special Collections area with a wood flooring that breathes warmth into the space. And furniture selections will transition into ergonomical shapes that better enhance a student’s study experience. Both the Special Collections and library of the future will revolutionize the way students interact within a library, intertwining traditional aspects with the future of student study spaces.
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The Blank Slate: Library of the Future Plan highlights various modes of study and work including private study rooms, single booth spaces, individual seating, lounge room, technology areas, relaxation space, collaborative spaces, and media rooms in order to provide options for various modes of work required for students.
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The Blank Slate: Library of the future was designed to be a space where students would be encouraged to look choose their mode of study with a wide use of seating and arrangements. Whether collaborative or more private space is needed, the renovation upon the library offers a wider variety and more efficient use of seating throughout.
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& RENDERING The Blank Canvas: Special Collections Plan highlights efficient circulation and inclusion of more storage and seating as current staff noted that current methods of storage for students are not used. Having a large and central reception desk also enabled faculty to have clear sight-lines of all users whether in the gallery or reading room.
T H E B L A N K CA N VA S The Blank Canvas: Special Collections Area was designed to be a space where students would be encouraged to look and learn about exhibited artifacts. With technology to lead them to site information in the gallery space and a selfie-taking location, users were encouraged to interact with the space in order for visitors to learn more about the collections.
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5 Aging in Place Residences B r i d g i n g i n t o t h e Fu t u r e
DURATION: AUG. 2018 - OCT. 2018 (8 WEEKS) LOCATION: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA & PORTLAND, OREGON SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,F00 SF PER RESIDENCE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Aging in Place residential project consisted of choosing designs for two distinct locations, a summer and winter home, in Portland, Oregon, and Charleston, South Carolina, respectively for a soon to be retired couple. The clients asked to have the same floorplan with different color palettes and influences from local vernaculars. The spaces emphasized and made use of universal design, aging in place, accommodation of visitors and hobbies. The goal for this project was to create a functional, effective, and comfortable space suitable for the clients and guests.
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SKILLS UTILIZED: ADOBE INDESIGN, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, AUTODESK AUTOCAD, AUTODESK REVIT, & HAND RENDERING PORTLAND CONCEPT: The concept of bridging the future will enable the space to be modeled after one of the most popular bridges in town; with the Hawthorne Bridge being in Portland, Oregon. Bridges are strong, functional and aesthetically fitting in the landscape. The desire for an open floor plan is cohesive with the bridges that the home design will take inspiration from, as these bridges have various openings and an airy feel. Furthermore, the detailed nature of bridges will be heavily considered on the exterior in the “bridgetown� of Portland as the Arts and Crafts style allows for a more defined and structural appearance which will include linearity, defined forms, distinct values throughout the home, a distinct but cohesive design throughout the home indicating rhythm, and an emphasis on proportionality with the furniture pieces being used. Hence, the Portland home will include wood and steel elements mimicking the bridge and landscape exteriors. This may include the use of metal in place of the wooden beams and architecture on the exterior of the home. The interior may reflect the concept with a variety of windows and natural lighting to reflect the openings, pointed doorways to reflect the spaces in between the trusses, and accents of light blue color to reflect the ongoing changes to the paint of bridges in general. The design will kindle a sense of stability and openness while keeping the local vernacular at the forefront.
PORTLAND EXTERIOR ELEVATION:
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KEY PLAN: 1. Front Porch 2 . Foyer 3. Guest Bedroom
A. Bench Seating B. Double-sided
C. Microwave
5. Guest Bathroom
D. Dishwasher
6. L iving Room
E . Vent
7. Kitchen
F. Regrigerator
8. Dining
G. Lower Cabinets
9. Covered Patio
H. Grill
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The floor plan highlights ADA design as it includes minimal flooring changes in the major transition areas only, 5-foot turnarounds in all rooms, and lowered applications to make circulation easier for the clients.
INTERIOR
ELEVATION
K I TC H E N The kitchen shows a use of ADA guidelines such as open space under the sink, pull-down upper cabinets, lowered upper cabinets, and ADA accessible counters.
5 RENDERINGS PO RT L A N D
INTERIOR
Nestled on the edge of the Northeastern United States, Portland, Oregon is known for its consistent rain. Many consider Portland an ideal climate with a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer, low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter, and crisp and breezy air throughout the year. These factors are important considerations for the construction materials, exterior finishes, and interior flooring options.
C H A R L ESTO N
The Charleston home is inspired by a visual and tangible bridge but the idea of bridging the future, not only for the couple, Karen and Bob Zielaskowski as they start looking for a home that is adaptable to their needs and future living situation, but also for the aging population to receive the design considerations they need. The concept of bridging the future will enable the space to be modeled after one of the most popular bridges in town; with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge being in Charleston, South Carolina.
R E N D E R I NGS & MORE
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LEFT: The images to the left are a photograph and a hand rendered reproduction of its image to the left. This project was created using both Prismacolor markers and pencils, Copic pens, and a white pen.
RIGHT: The images are hand rendered material simulations of a pendant fixture, Mother Teresa, a golden door knob, a sofa, a metal jar, and jar)using Prismacolor markers, pencils, and a white pen.
SKILLS UTILIZED: HAND RENDERING
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