AMANDA REHM Interior Design Portfolio
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about me
About Me
My inspirations are grounded in nature and its beautiful creatures. I was born and raised in Redding, CA. I grew up on a small farm and had many pets growing up. I went to Shasta College and became a Veterinary Technician. I then moved to a small beach town, San Luis Obispo, CA and lived there for seven years where I became a pet stylist and got married to my high school sweetheart. My creativity florished there where I could give lion cuts to cats and dye tiger stripes on dogs. My husband and I moved to the Bay Area in 2013. I wanted to take my creativity and turn it into something for the built environment so I went back to school for Interior Design. My passion runs deep in textiles and furniture selection.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
TENANT IMPROVMENT GOPRO
DESIGN CHALLENGE To design a tenant improvment for an existing high tech/ social media company in the Bay Area and provide a biophilic environment for different generations. The building is 34,000 sq ft and is required to fit workstations for 150 people. DESIGN SOLUTION The founder of GoPro created the high tech camera becuase he wanted to capture the life of surfing so this biophilic design concept evolves around water and their mission statement of live, work, and play. SOFTWARE USED AutoCad, Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator
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SITE ANALYSIS
Location: San Mateo, California MISSION STATEMENT Nick Woodman founded GoPro, Inc in 2002 after he saw a need for portable, durable, high definition cameras to capture surfing footage. Everything we do is geared to help you capture life as you live it, share the experience and pass on the stoke. We believe that sharing our experiences makes them more meaningful and way more fun. LIFE AT GOPRO - Celebrate diversity - Practice inclusion - Foster belonging - Demand equality - Live, work, and play
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Tenant Improvment 09 DESIGN CONCEPT The concept is drived from “The search of the perfect wave.� It started with a 35mm camera and a wrist strap made from old wetsuits. The founder of GoPro - a surfer, skier and motorsports enthusiast was in search of a better way to film himself surfing.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
MATRIX
The goal of the design was to create a fun environment where people can work and also practice team building skills by taking part in the adventourous activities such as rock climbing and yoga around the office.
THREE WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOR GOPRO LIVE
For face-to-face connection and recreation
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For team work
PLAY
WORK
For high concentration work
Open shelter wave with cantilever overhead to help reinforce focus and escape from the noise of the open workstations
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PLAY rock climbing wall, yoga, pool tables
9TH FLOOR
WORK benching, conference rooms
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10TH FLOOR Tenant Improvment
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The material palette for this project includes natural tones with a pop of lime green to highlight the playful adventurous vibe. The furniture for this project includes a benching system and bar stools from Herman Miller and lounge pieces from Coalesse.
GoPro headquarters main front desk and lobby with rock climbing wall
Townhall meeting area designed to look like the ocean floor with the wave ceiling hanging above
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Tenant Improvment
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Cafe/ break area inspired by a half pipe wave - equipped with microwaves, full fridge, and multiple coffee machines
LIGHTING DESIGN NOLIA
DESIGN CHALLENGE To design a light fixture inspired by an Architect or fashion designer and physically build the fixture. DESIGN SOLUTION The Architect I chose for inspiration was Zaha Hadid. I was inspired by the soft movement of a magnolia trees leaves moving in the wind. The leaves of the light fixture make is seem weightless which the brass material make is seem heavy and strong similar to Zaha Hadid’s buildings. SOFTWARE USED Modo, Photoshop
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT ZAHA HADID
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY She took the strongest materials in the world and manipulated them to form objects that appear soft and sturdy at the same time.
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Lighting Design 23 DESIGN CONCEPT The concept is based after a magnolia leaf. I chose this becuase I wanted the design to have fluidity, look soft and organic yet have a heavy industrial feel with the chosen materials like Zaha Hadid’s buildings.
Section
Plan 24 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The brass patinaed leaves covering the outside help dissue and reflect the light, while the mesh still allows the viewer to see the light bulb.
With the lights off, the Nolia pendant with its amber edison bulb softly lights up the room
HAND BUILT MODEL
MATERIALS
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Hanging pendant lights featured in an Art Deco style bar area of a restaurant
AUGMENTED REALITY SEASONS
DESIGN CHALLENGE To explore augmented and virtual reality by designing a future flex space for the firm Oculus. The workspace/meeting pod should transform in someway to accommodate different programs and allow for multiple modes of being in the workplace. DESIGN SOLUTION The design concept is how humans, plants, and animals have to adapt to their environments to thrive during seasonal changes. Plants change leaf geometry in order to survive and arctic foxes coats changes color during the seasons to act as camouflage. Viewers can interact with the pod as its fur changes color, grows, and retracts, with their touch as it transforms throughout the year. GROUP PROJECT In collaboration with Chanell Ortillo 28
SOFTWARE USED Modo, Photoshop, Unity and 8th Wall AR, Sketchfab VR
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CLIENT & RESEARCH
Location: Menlo Park, California FACEBOOK OCULUS AR/VR They build the virtual reality hardware and platform that lets you experience anything, anywhere, with anyone. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and they’re just getting started.
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Augmented Reality 31 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Taking the shape of an igloo to represent winter, the cell structure of a plant for spring, and the changing fur for adaptation creates the future meeting pod for commercial offices.
PHYSICAL MODEL
Arctic foxes have beautiful white coats that act as very effective winter camouflage. The natural hues allow the animal to blend into the tundra’s ubiquitous snow and ice. When the seasons change, the fox’s coat turns as well, adopting a brown or gray appearance that provides cover among the summer tundra’s rocks and plants. Winter Coat
SEASONAL DIAGRAM
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Summer Coat
Using VR to view the meeting pod on site at Facebook Oculus
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The Winter meeting pod with its long fur dampens sound to create an acoustic environment for a semi-private conference space
The Spring meeting pod allows people to move around comfortably and relax within it
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Augmented Reality
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The Summer pod creates a semi-enclosed space that allows natural light to come through
The Autumn meeting pod has medium length fur that act like acoustic wall panels
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Augmented Reality
3D PRINTED WEARABLES MYSTÈRE BLOOMS
DESIGN CHALLENGE To create and explore the 3D printed fabrication of double curvature structures while incorporating fashion design. The idea is to create a catalogue of geometries and work with the forms to focus on how the human body interacts and connects with what we wear, with other people, and with the broader environment. DESIGN SOLUTION The design of the wearable sculptures stemmed from research-based design and blossomed into a familiar form from nature. Each wearable is made to feel delicate, feminine, natural, and organic. GROUP PROJECT In collaboration with Daisy Ma and Jaqueline Cameron
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SOFTWARE USED Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop
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RESEARCH
3D WEARABLES TECH + DESIGN BEHNAZ FARAHI She explores the potential of interactive environments and their relationship to the human body. She focuses on fashion, architecture and interactive design and how materials can become alive or dynamic through studying natures intelligence and implements it with emerging technologiesÂ
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3D Printed Wearables 45 DESIGN SKETCHS Inspired by organic but structured shape and blooming forms that frame the face.
Bunny The bunny was created with perpendicular planes
The base was minimized to created the hanging ears
The top was extended and center more enclosed
A hexagon center with symmetrical extensions create the
It was duplicated and raised to create an enclosed
Planes were added to the outside of the horns to creating a flare
Planes were arranged symmetrically to create the wave
Then duplicated and stacked, and oriented in the opposite
A vertical center plane was added and planes on the top as well
A base and top is added with a center void
Base and top removed with boxes added to the middle
Trumpet
Wave
WEARABLES CATALOGUE mystère blooms
Flower Bomb A quad of voids stacked in different orientations
SS20 COLLECTION
Saddle The top and base were extended to create a wider surface area
Using voids in boxes we created a layered tunnel shape
Additional boxes were added for layered height
A plane was added to the boxes to create a different base
A portion of the top and bottom has been extended
Rectangles and angles created our first iteration of armor
The center area was changed for openings on opposite sides
Voided rectangles were added to create a another layer
The center was shortened and then duplicated above
One box with voids created the tube
The box was then duplicated to create an oblong shape
The shape was then duplicated and voids were added
We then changed the orientation and adjusted the height
Walnut The center plane orientation was changed to horizontal
3D Printed Wearables
Armor Connections were made between the flares of the horns
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Initial clover created with symmetrical quadrant voids
Vertical portions added creating separation between
The quads were further separated to emphasize the petals
The tops of the quads were opended further
INITIAL GEOMETRY
The name’s Latin origins means “I blossom” or “ I flourish.” The outer form of the geometry is compared to the petals of a flower that are held in place by the twig-like interior structure. The design of the wearable sculpture stemmed from research-based design and blossomed into a familiar form from nature.
TRANSFORMATION
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Back Piece
Arm Band
Arm Band
Arm Band
Arm Band
florence SS20
florence SS20
SCULPTURE MATERIAL
3D Printed Wearables
BIOPHILLIC ELEMENT
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INITIAL GEOMETRY
Satine is a face mask combatting the novel coronavirus. The messenger of social distancing can be seen from the growing spores from her face. As the spores populate they increase in sizes ranging from small, medium, and large.
GROWTH
AGGREGATION
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satine SS20
satine SS20
SCULPTURE COLOR
3D Printed Wearables
BIOPHILLIC ELEMENT
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HEALTH CARE PARADISE STRONG
DESIGN CHALLENGE To design a sustainable modular health care center for the city of Paradise to help them heal after the devastating Camp Fire. DESIGN SOLUTION The health care center is designed to show strength with its strong brick exterior. The interior is meant to be soft and comfortable. The goal was to create a space that could heal people and the earth through art and sustainability, SOFTWARE USED Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop
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SITE ANALYSIS
Location: Paradise, California ABOUT PARADISE Paradise is located on a ridge with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 2800 feet above sea level. At the time there were over 26,000 residents that enjoyed tall pines and majestic oaks, cooler summer temperatures, and occaÂsional winter snowfalls. The Camp Fire started November 8, 2018 and was one of the most destructive wildfires in California. It destroyed 153,336 acres and almost the whole town was completely gone.
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Health Care 59 DESIGN CONCEPT It is centered around a fire poppy and its beautiful resilience for regrowing after a fire. The brick fireplace with the mural painted on it was the only thing left standing after the Camp Fire. The brick is used throughout my project and is a symbol of strength. The green roof is used to show regrowth.
The goal of the design is aimed towards making people feel more hopeful and healed through art and dance, colorful wall murals, natural light, soft materials, and a roof top community garden with solar panels.
PROJECT GOALS
1. Sensitive design: aimed towards making people feel more hopeful and healed 2. Providing a safe space: through use of colorful murals, natural light, and soft materials 3. Sustainability goals: provide green roof which can support community gardening
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4. Solar panels: to provide shade and reduce emissions 5. Resilient design: incorporate materials and products that are green, durable, have low VOCs, and are recyclable
THREE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR PARADISE STRONG HEALTH CARE RECUPERATE
For regaining health and healing the people of Paradise
RELAX
For taking time to breath and relieve stress
REHABILITATE
For restoring strength and focus
Dance studio can be converted into a physical therapy area to promote rehabilitation
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RELAX art studio, natural light, soft materials
GROUND FLOOR
REHABILITATE physical therapy and dance studio
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MEZZANINE
The broken corner facade mended by glass, the farmer’s market tents, and green roof with flower shaped solar panels bring the community a sense of hope
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Health Care
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The material palette for this project includes natural earthy tones with a splash of poppy red. The exterior features resilient brick while the interior has a soft delicate feel with with blush, sage and birch tones.
Waiting area features soft textiles from Maharam and HBF
Hallway to the dance studio and feature brick wall with a fire poppy mural
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The furniture for this project includes a Herman Miller sofa, Geiger and Coalesse lounge chairs, Blu Dot side tables, and a Connection coffee table. These furniture pieces are durable and bring a timeless vibe to the waiting areas to help people feel calm and comfortable.
AMANDA REHM amandarehm05@gmail.com