Allison Kovarik Portfolio

allison kovarik

interior design portfolio

Certified Interior Designer with over 8 years of experience in the architecture & planning industry. Empowers her team to deliver innovative solutions in corporate and commercial design projects focusing on functionality, adaptiblity, and client goals. Skills in Revit and AutoCAD support collaboration with mulitdisciplinary teams to enhance implementation. In-depth knowledge of all project phases from project feasibility, conceptual planning, documentation, FF&E selection & procurement, construction administration, to project close-out. Collaborates closely with entire project team to ensure the concept and objectives are fully realized, delivering cohesive and well-excuted interior spaces.

2025 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC.

Plantation, FL Ground-up Office & Lab Building | 90,000 SF

• Lead & Managed design efforts - Planning, Schematic, & Design Development

• Developed & lead presentations with clients & account managers.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, FF&E.

• Prepared construction documentation in Revit.

• Vendor & Consultant coordination.

• Construction Administration

• Managed FF&E Vendor & Coordination.

2024 GRUMMAN BUTKUS ASSOCIATES *ILREJ 2025 FINALIST*

Evanston, IL Office Tenant Improvement | 22,000 SF

SKILLS OVERVIEW

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Iowa State University

CIDA Accredited

EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer III - Wright Heerema Architects

Chicago, IL

February 2025 - Present

Interior Designer II - Wright Heerema Architects

Chicago, IL

November 2022 - February 2025

Interior Designer II - JPC Architects

Bellevue, WA

December 2020 - October 2022

Interior Designer - JPC Architects

Bellevue, WA

September 2018 - December 2020

Interior Designer - Magellan Architects

Redmond, WA

July 2017 - September 2018

◊ Manage, Develop, & Execute Full Design Packages

◊ Create & Lead Visioning and Finish Presentations

◊ Research & Create Programming and Space Plan Documents

◊ Prepare Full Set of Construction Documents

◊ Lead Design Development & Construction Documentation

◊ Execute & Coordinate Construction Administration

◊ Execute Comprehensive FF&E Specifications

◊ Manage FF&E Vendor & Coordination Processes

◊ Lead Client, Consultant, End-User, and Internal Meetings

◊ Manage & Oversee Design staff project work

◊ Research & Specify Materials and Finishes

◊ Translate 2D project into 3D Renderings

◊ Execute LODs & BOMA Calculations

CERTIFICATION

NCIDQ Certified Certificate No. 407149

allisonskovarik@gmail.com

847.471.6205

• Lead & Managed design efforts - Planning, Schematic, & Design Development

• Collaborated with clients, end-users to guide & meet project requirements.

• Developed space planning diagrams and process drawings.

• Developed & lead finish presentations with clients and end-users.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, & FF&E.

• Prepared contruction documentation in Revit.

• Construction Administration & Consultant coordination.

• Managed FF&E Vendor & Coordination.

2024 | PRUDENTIAL PLAZA

Chicago, IL Amenity Floor | 72,000 SF

• Lead design efforts - Visioning, Schematic, & Design Development

• Developed space planning diagrams, process drawings and renderings throughout all phases.

• Developed & lead presentations with clients & stake-holders.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, furniture & lighting.

• Executed 3D renderings in Revit, Enscape, & TwinMotion softwares.

• Prepared construction documentation in Revit.

• Vendor & Consultant coordination.

• Construction administration.

2024 | CODINA PARTNERS

Doral, FL | Lobby & Amenity & Conference Center | 15,000 SF

• Managed & Lead design efforts - Visioning, Schematic, & Design Development

• Developed space planning diagrams, process drawings and renderings throughout all phases.

• Developed & lead presentations with clients & stake-holders.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, furniture & lighting.

• Executed 3D renderings in Revit, Enscape, & TwinMotion softwares.

• Prepared construction documentation in Revit.

• Vendor & Consultant coordination.

2024 | 222 S RIVERSIDE *ILREJ 2025 FINALIST*

Chicago, IL | Lobby & Amenities | 20,000 SF

• Lead design efforts - Visioning, Schematic, & Design Development

• Developed space planning diagrams, process drawings and renderings throughout all phases.

• Developed & lead presentations with clients & stake-holders.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, furniture & lighting.

• Executed 3D renderings in Revit, Enscape, & TwinMotion softwares.

• Prepared construction documentation in Revit.

• Vendor & Consultant coordination.

• Construction administration.

2023 | PITCHBOOK SEATTLE

Seattle, WA Office & Amenity Build-Out | 17,000 SF

• Developed & Lead Full Design Package

• Collaborated with Pitchbook Facilities Director & end-user teams to create program & space plan based off expansion needs.

• Developed & lead presentations with client & end-users.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, and FF&E.

• Executed 3D model & renderings in Sketchup.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in AutoCAD.

• Participated in contractor bidding process.

• Managed Construction Administration & Consultant coordination

2022 | PITCHBOOK NEW YORK

& Amenity Build-out | 14,000 SF

• Developed & Lead Full Design Package.

• Developed & executed spatial planning & program.

• Developed & lead presentations with client & end-users.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, lighting, & furniture.

• Executed 3D model & renderings in Sketchup & Enscape.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in AutoCAD.

• Managed Construction Administration & Consultant Coordination

2021 MICROSOFT B50 LABS

Redmond, WA Office & Lab Tenant Improvement 33,000 SF

• Lead Design Efforts - Visioning, Schematic & Design Development

• Lead & developed furniture selection & packages.

• Collaborated with MS facilities & end-users to understand needs.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, lighting, and furniture

• Developed & lead finish presentations with client & end-users.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in Revit.

2022 | McQUEEN CHAMPAGNE BAR

Woodinville, WA | Restaurant & Bar Build-Out 6,000 SF

• Lead Design Efforts - Schematic & Design Development

• Developed & executed spatial planning & program.

• Collaborated with client in material & finish selection.

• Prepared permitting documentation & Health Department permit.

• Managed Construction Administration & Consultant Coordination.

2021 | TWITTER SEATTLE

Seattle, WA Office Tenant Improvement | 15,000 SF

• Lead Design Efforts - Visioning, Schematic & Design Development

• Collaborated with Twitter facilities & end-users to understand needs

• Developed & lead finish presentations with client & end-users.

• Executed 3D model & renderings in Sketchup & Enscape.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in AutoCAD.

• Construction Administration

2020 | JACOBS ENGINEERING

Bellevue, WA Office Tenant Improvement | 60,000 SF

• Lead Design Efforts - Design Development

• Collaborated with Jacobs design team to execute vision.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in AutoCAD.

• Construction Administration & Consultant Coordination.

2019 TIMBRE & LYNX APARTMENTS

Kent, WA | Multi-Family Amenity Tenant Improvement 10,000 SF

• Lead Design Efforts - Visioning, Schematic & Design Development

• Developed & lead spatial planning & finish presentations with client & end-users.

• Researched & specified materials, finishes, lighting, and furniture.

• Executed 3D model & renderings in Sketchup & Enscape.

• Prepared permitting documentation in AutoCAD.

2019 EXPEDIA LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV Office Tenant Improvement | 50,000 SF

• Developed Full Design Package

• Spatial planning & finish presentations with client & end-users.

• Executed 3D model & renderings in Sketchup & Enscape.

• Prepared permitting & construction documentation in AutoCAD.

• Managed Construction Administration & Consultant Coordination.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

2021 PTICHBOOK SAN FRANCISCO

2021 COLDSTREAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT BELLEVUE, WA

2019-2022 COLMAN BUILDING MANAGEMENT SEATTLE, WA 2019 ARENANET HQ REDMOND, WA

2019 MICROSOFT MARKET @ MILENNIUM F | REDMOND, WA

2018 MICROSOFT SURFACE HUB CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER | REDMOND, WA

2018 PINEAPPLE YOGA & BARRE STUDIO SNOQUALMIE, WA

2018 FUJI STEAKHOUSE | BELLEVUE, WA

01 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

ROLE | LEAD DESIGNER

End Users Critical Communication Engineers

Look & Feel | Futuristic Florida

Plantation, FL 90,000 SF

NARRATIVE

Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI) designs and builds critical communication devices and networks. The historic Plantation, FL lab and team required a new ground-up building, custom tailored to their needs and design aesthetic. Leading the design services, I envisioned a space that reflects MSI’s highly innovative, ever-evolving technology, while mixing in Florida’s local textures and color palette. The strategy was to designate perimeter office, conference, and lab spaces “bright & tropical” and the core elevator lobby, coffee bar, and copy/print spaces as “sleek & high contrast.” Lighting also played a major role to ensure the desired mood while still achieving required light levels for the engineers device testing.

Floor Plan

RESIDENT ZONE

MEETING ZONE TRANSITION ZONE

SOCIAL ZONE

BIOPHILIC ZONE

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Offers a wide range of connective technologies to support communication & collaboration of teams.

High contrast transition spaces,centrally located that offer work tools and shared materials. Bright, airy atmosphere for workstations & labs to promote every tasks, support experience, and communities to form.

A vivacious area to socialize, rejuvenate, and seek nourishment.

Biopihlia offers a lively separation from the high contrast corridors to the bright, airy pockets of office space.

Conference & Collaboration

Suspended acoustic pendant w/ custom felt stiching - aligning with corporate branding.

General Circulation

Suspended pendant offers direct & indirect lighting - creating optimal visual comfort & performance.

Break Room Accent

Suspended accent pendant with illuminated aluminum rings connected by colored threadaligning with MSI’s innovative nature

Island Pendant

Sleek, copper pendant provides soft horizontal beam of light.

Showcasing

Brand Identity

Motorola Solutions utilizes their “Batwing” logo within the company’s branding. We adpoted a diagonal motif throughtout several design elements for seamless incorporation of corporate branding.

PRELIMINARY RENDERING | LOBBY

RENDERED ELEVATION | COFFEE BAR

Reclaimed Terracotta Tiles Island Front

Copper Metal Laminate Coffee Bar Cabinets

Terrazzo Slab Coffee Bar Countertop & Backsplash

Warm Wood Look Cabinets Break Room

02 PRU PLAZA AMENITY FLOOR

ROLE | LEAD DESIGNER

End Users Multi-Tenant Top Talent: Fortune 500 companies to Boutique Brands

Look & Feel | Dynamic Dualism within Hospitality-inspired spaces

Pru Plaza, the prominent two-skyscraper development in the heart of the East loop, underwent a dramatic revitilazation effort. Reimagining the landmark’s amenity floor by creating a “link” between the buildings, connecting them for optimial access to the amenities. The edgy, expanded lounge, fitness center with Wilson-branded golf simulator space, and lockers for 1Pru, would be complimented by 2Pru’s sophisticated pre-function, conference center, and co-working spaces. The melding of each building’s style was critical. The intentional use of two-toned woods and mixed metals allow for a yin and yang effect, mimicking the buildings’ relationship to each other. Dense furniture and varied lighting give a hospitality feel for the new wave of Chicago’s thought-leading companies.

Yin: Moody & Grounded

Dark hues from the ceiling and bar offer a dramatic ambience. The dense furniture groupings create an intimate atmosphere for conversation or relaxation. Rich textures evoke feelings of comfort and familiarity, leading the user to linger.

1) RENDERING MAIN LOUNGE

Anchor Tenant: Wilson

Integral to the building, ownership prioritized a key anchor tenant, Wilson Sporting Goods, in several areas of the new amenities. The new golf simulator space will have custom, Wilson-branded casework displays, and a golf club fitting area for users to schedule a private lesson and build specialty clubs.

Yang: Luminous & Active

A sense of luxury and warmth invite the user into the more polished space. Walnut detailing lines the walls, encasing curated art and books. The light-filled ceiling and colorful furniture offer a playful sophistication for a multifunctional space.

Enlarged Plan - Banquette

RCP - 2Pru 11th Floor

4) RENDERING | ELEVATOR LOBBY

Ceiling Significance

To create a lasting impression, a custom laser-cut, bronze ceiling elevates the elevator lobby. Softly highlighted by cove lighting, it visually guides the user to the brand new amenity space.

03 CODINA PARTNERS

ROLE | LEAD DESIGNER

End Users Commercial Real-Estate Developer

Look & Feel | Refined Elegance

Doral, FL | 15,000 SF NARRATIVE

Codina Partners is a real estate investment and development firm driving the transformation of South Florida’s communities into more vital, prosperous centers for living, working, culture and commerce. Appealing to their high-profile clientele, Codina strived to elevate their most centrally-located building in Doral, FL and transform it into an elegant, fresh atmosphere. I reimagined the main lobby as an architectural statement, to inspire end-users. Around the corner, an exclusive amenity center awaits, complete with a coffee bar, lounge space, and confernce center. Through the use of earth tones, rich wood, and layered textures, the building feels rejuvinized.

Architectural Statement

The custom, backlit walnut slats create a seamless portal announcing the entry. The wood feature spanning 14’-0” high, combined with bronze detailing and granite slab flooring, allow the property to exude sleek sophistication.

PRELIMINARY RENDERING | RECEPTION

RENDERING | LOUNGE & COFFEE

Enlarged Floor Plan - Lounge & Conference Center

Enlarged RCP - Lounge & Conference Center

Florida

Finesse

The property’s amenities mirror its high-end clientle’s manner and needs. From the coffee bar, to the prefuction lounge, and adaptable conference center, this all-encompassing space captures the essence of corporate refinement.

Prefunction Lounge

Suspended kaleidoscopic elliptical pendant, encasing a delicate light orb., brings airy quality to the coffee bar.

Minimal, light-weight chandelier with ivory-frosted glass fixtures elevate the waiting space to the corporate conference center.

Calacatta Look Countertops Dark Walnut Wood Cabinets

Trim & Cabinet Pulls

Harvest Table

04 GRUMMAN BUTKUS ASSOCIATES

Grumman Butkus Associate leadership was beginning to transfer ownership to the next generation. An office upgrade effort was then initiated to increase overall employee attendance, retention, and recruitement. The energy-conscious engineers saught a “third place,” where employees can regularly gather, fostering a sense of connection and community. Custom crafted bookshelves flanking their 2-story atrium create a hub for team collaboration and socialization. Acoustic panels along the atrium walls absorb sound, allowing end-users to enjoy the newly refreshed amenities. Carefuly selected furnishings, and finishes bring warmth and character while addressing GBA’s sustainability initiatives.

FINAL PROJECT PHOTO | RECEPTION

Recycled Newspaper washed with color, repurposed into wallcovering.

Wood-look LVT flooring & matching Wood Veneer panels

Quartz Transaction Top

Dark Rolled Steel Desk Front

Enlarged Plan - Collaboration

FINAL PROJECT PHOTO | ATRIUM

Collab Modular Sofa

Luxurious soft sofa system offers great versatility, while simultaneously serving as a statement piece at the center of GBA’s new space.

Chair

A molded shell of high-quality polypropylene seat and frame are naturally integrated with the steel legs.

Table

With a durable steel base and clean lines, the collab table creates a streamlined look to compliment the surrounding details.

Acoustic Mitigation

GBA expressed the ongoing acoustic issues within the atrium. The solution involved layering acoustic strategies to achieve the best possible result. Bookshelves for physical barriers, obscured acoustic panels, and high performance acoustic pendants work together successfully.

Collab

Collab

ELEVATION ATRIUM BOOKSHELVES

Acoustic Pendant

05 ARENANET HQ

ArenaNet recently acquired another floor in their existing building and hoped to provide a respite from the employees’s overstimulating daily work of designing and editing their popular video games. All main spaces on this floor were set to simulate a breath of fresh air. Between the reflection pods, zen garden below the new integrated stair, and relaxation room, this new floor captured a natural escape. Hand drawn renderings demonstrate the thoughtful approach behind this design and the deliberate selection of materials enhance the users’s experience.

Reflection Zone

Off the beaten path, a reflection zone offers endusers space to seek respite before hopping into a meeting room or local collaboration space.

Floor Plan Study

Subtle Hint

The wood wall and moss installation to provide a cue to above floors of the zen environment below. Simply follow the moss river to the relaxation zone.

allisonskovarik@gmail.com

847.471.6205