INTERIOR DESIGN
POR T F O LI O ANASTASIA CASTRO
HOLA! I AM
ANASTASIA CASTRO RAISED WITHIN A FAMILY OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE. I ENJOY EXPERIMENTING NEW IDEAS AND CHALLENGING MYSELF, BELIEVING THAT SUCCESS IS THE RESULT OF PERFECTION, HADWORK, PERSISTENCE AND LEARNING FROM FAILURE.
CONTENTS
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3
TIERRA DE GRACIA | LIVE AND WORK
REFLECTION | CO-WORKING
THE FITZROY | RESTAURANT AND RETAIL
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5
6
COQUI | RETAIL
AQUI Y AHORA | RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
PROPHET OF BLOOM | RESIDENTIAL
7 SOLUDOS | RETAIL
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TIERRA DE GRACIA
A SPACE THAT OFFERS A LIVE AND WORKSPACE WITH A RETAIL WHERE THE VENEZUELAN YOUTH WILL BE ABLE TO SHOW THE COMMUNITY WHAT ARE THEY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY OF DEVELOPING THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND BECOMING INDEPENDENT YOUNG ADULTS. IT WILL BE THE FIRST BUILDING IN THE COUNTRY WITH A LIVE | WORK CONCEPT.
LOCATION
HOTEL GUAPARO INN VALENCIA, VENEZUELA
BECAUSE OF ALL ITS BEAUTIES AND PARADISES, VENEZUELA IS NAMED BY ITS PEOPLE AS “TIERRA DE GRACIA” MEANING LAND OF GRACE. VENEZUELA HAS THE HIGHEST UNINTERRUPTED WATERFALL IN THE WORLD NAMED AS “KEREPAKUPAI MERU” MEANING “WATERFALL OF THE DEEPEST PLACE”. IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS “THE ANGEL FALLS”. THE WATERFALL IS FORMED BY THE UNION OF FOUR RIVERS AND ITS CONSIDERED TO BE A PLUNGE WATERFALL TYPE HAVING FAST MOVING WATER DESCENDING VERTICALLY AND LOOSING CONTACT WITH THE ROCK MAKING IT THE MOST DANGEROUS WATERFALL IN THE WORLD. IT IS VERY HARD FOR VENEZUELANS TO SEE THEIR COUNTRY FALLING APART, WITH THE YOUTH LEAVING. KEREPAKUPAI MERU, IS AN INSPIRATION FOR VENEZUELANS TO STAY IN THE COUNTRY REPRESENTING THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING THROUGH THE UNION OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE FEELING FEAR FOR THE FUTURE.
CONCEPT
UNION
BEGINNING
FEELING
PROBLEM THE LACK OF INDEPENDENCE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ADULTS.
CONSEQUENCE DECREASE OF QUALITY ON PUBLIC SERVICES FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE COUNTRY STOPS EVOLVING.
SOLUTION CREATION OF A BUILDING THAT WILL OFFER LIVING|WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN VENEZUELA.
economy
lack of opportunities
youth migration
ISSUES
ORGANIZATION THE SPACE WILL BE DIVIDED IN THREE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES THAT REPRESENT THE PATH OF THE WATERFALL STARTING ON THE TOP AND FINISHING ON THE BOTTOM WHERE THE SUCCESS WILL BE DEVELOP. EVERYTHING STARTS ON THE UNION FORMED BY THE FAMILY AND FRIEND IN THE RESIDENCE SPACE WHICH WILL BE LOCATED FROM THE 3RD FLOOR TO THE TOP LEVEL. GOING DOWN IS WHERE EVERYTHING STARTS HAVING THE WORKSPACE REPRESENTING THE BEGINNING ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FINALLY THE CLIENT ATTENTION IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WHERE THE ENTREPRENEURS WILL FEEL THE EMOTION OF HAVING SUCCESS.
LEVEL I
AXON LEVEL III
LEVEL II
LEVEL I
LEVEL II
LEVEL III
FLOOR PLANS
the reception is the first space users will experience when then arrive. the space is composed by a reception desk with the logo of TIERRA DE GRACIA AND A DIRECTORY TABLE WHERE PEOPLE CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE MAPS OF THE SHOWROOMS. THE SHOWROOMS CAN BE NOTICE BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE RECEPTION.
RECEPTION
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SHOWROOMS
SHOWROOMS the showrooms are characteristic for following the shape of the concept. the feature wall on the left is a branding opportunity for the users to advertise their work having the showrooms on the right with advertisement of the brands that will be that they in the showroom. these can be noticed when users are standing at the beginning of the hallway. the led light on the floor are used as a path finder and division of flooring materiality.
the floating offices are designed for the users to have the experience of prepare for the clients with the inspiration of the waterfall. the design presents a smoked glass that covers a quarter of the offices to give a sense of privacy with an acoustical panel on the back with the diagram of the concept.
OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM
this space is dedicated for the users to have the best presentation of their work. the structure of the conference room follows the concept having the feeling of being inside a waterfall. the structure is covered with acoustical felt to ensure the noise control in the space. the conference room is the focal point of the client meeting area.
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STUDIO
the apartments present an studio concept with a hanging bed that hides mechanically. the space is very flexible and easy to re-arrange. the apartment includes a kitchen with a dining set and furniture for living room that can be arrange when the bed is hidden.
APARTMENT
2 REFLECTION Reflection is a commercial project located in Savannah, Georgia. The project consists on the creation of a co-working space that can be use for self-employed people and companies. The design is inspired on three main companies that reflect their origins on the design of their products. The reflection concept is focused on the distorted effect that reflection creates which is represented through out the design of the space. The co-working offices include a reception, a event and retail space, a coffee shop and a variety of offices that can be used according to the needs of the client.
CLIENTS KATHY ASLAN
Reflection is a consequence of arises from something else. The co-working space will represent how companies reflect specific characteristics, personalities and origins through their work. The effect of reflection causes a distortion on the original object. This effect would be represented through out the space creating the perfect environment for any company.
CONCEPT
OROPENDOLA
ELINA LINARDAKI
SCHEMATIC PLAN
FLOOR PLAN SCHEMATIC PLANS Not to Scale
Public Private Semi-Private
The Reception and Lobby area is a modern space with the purpose of welcoming employees and guests to the space.
RECEPTION
WORKSPACE The workspace is composed by working stations. The space presents two different types of desks having the high and low desk that can be chosen by the workers according to their needs. The space is meant to create a collaborating working space where the employees have their own space but at the same time are close to their co-workers. The workspace also has a break area where employees can rest with a creative wall made out of white board and cork.
The Phone booths are located on the workspace. These are small cubicles designed for one or two people that can be having an important call or conversation. It is a semi-private space that is equipped with a small screen to do video calls and power sources.
PHONE BOOTH
The Coffee shop is a space for the workers to get away from the work and have a relaxing lunch or snack. The Coffee Shop offers a coffee bar and a snack bar where employees can come to have lunch with their co-workers.
COFFEE SHOP
3 THE FITZROY Inspired by the song “All for you” by Australian band Cold Chisel and Australia’s laid back lifestyle, this dining experience will immerse its guests into a modern take on Australian pubs. 80’s grunge will peak through modern design inspired by Australia’s vibrant culture in this memorable venue. The dress-code is come as you are, welcoming people from all over the world that travel to this gem of a city.
LOGO Inspired by the song “All for you” by Australian band Cold Chisel and Australia’s laid back lifestyle, this dining experience will immerse its guests into a modern take on Australian pubs. 80’s grunge will peak through modern design inspired by Australia’s vibrant culture in this memorable venue. The dresscode is come as you are, welcoming people from all over the world that travel to this gem of a city. I’ll take you out, we’ll find a place to eat Somewhere small, with a view Later on, we’ll go dancing And it’s all for you, all for you mood board
CONCEPT
FLOOR PLANS
UP
LEVEL2
UP
LEVEL1
LEVEL2
AXON LEVEL1
DINING
ELEVATION
BAR The space “Feels so good to be alive� is formed by the bar and part of the dining area of the restaurant that has a communal table in the middle with a cozy chimney and the beautiful antique bar that came with the building. This area is meant for the users to enjoy their time.
STAIRS
The space “Come as you are� is where the people will feel welcome to the restaurant, having different features that they can interact and experience by themselves. This space connects the first and second floor.
ELEVATION
ROOF TOP For the “Rain is gone, the night is new� the roof top of the restaurant can be found, presenting an outdoor bar with high seating arrangements where people can enjoy the view of the city.
The space “The constellations are coming out again” is a closed dining that can also be used for a big party having a movable bar. The design of the space brings the 80’s grunge feeling with the gallery wall.
ELEVATION
DINING ROOM
4 COQUI Agua & Sal is a collaboration project with Fashion Marketing creating a retail for a new brand inspired on the aesthetic of European Beaches. The project mainly represents the features of Greece having white and stoned walls. Different textures and nature are incorporated in the project in order to create the experience of being at the beach. The design is focused on union of beach and health sailing beach clothe and accessories including a yoga room upstairs that can be enjoyed by the users.
LOGO
INSPIRATION
AXON LEVEL2
LEVEL1
FLOOR PLANS
RETAIL
THE RETAIL SPACE IS CHARACTERIZE FOR BEING A VERY FLEXIBLE SPACE WHERE THE USERS ARE ABLE TO RE-ARRANGE THE DISPLAYS AS THEY WANT. THE MIRROR ON THE WALLS IS DESIGNED FOR USERS TO BE ABLE TO TRY THE PRODUCTS AT ANY SPOT IN THE STORE
YOGA ROOM THE YOGA ROOM IS A SPACE FOR THE USERS TO ENJOY AND RELAX. IT HAS A FEATURE WALL WITH ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE BRAND AND ACCESIBLE YOGA MATS.
5 AQUI Y AHORA Aqui y Ahora is a retail project located in the famous Calle Ocho of Little Havana in Miami. This project was inspired by the past and present of Cuba, having a concept based on Nostalgia including two of the most important traditions in Cuban: drinking coffee and smoking cigar. The project has the purpose of taking Cuban natives back to those beautiful moments they have lived in Cuba and bringing them to the present while feeling the taste of the coffee and the smell of the cigar.
Second Floor
Lift Smoking Area
First Floor
Lift Stairs
Office
Eating area
Administration Space
Lounge
Stairs Second Floor
Nostalgia Display
Sitting Area
Bathrooms
Storage
Balcony
ENTRANCE
Sitting Area
Cigarros Nostalgia Display
Nostalgia Display
Food Preparation
Nostalgia Feature Wall
CafĂŠ Area
Retail Desk Standing Area
PROCESS
Nostalgia creates a recollection of memories through the sense of sight, smell, touch and taste. The most highlighted senses would be taste and smell developing spaces focused on El Cortadito (coffee) and El Cigarro (Cigar).With this project users will be able to experience the past and present of Little Havana through dynamic spaces that evoke these senses reminding people of the past while looking toward a better future.
CONCEPT
Employees space
Counter Nostalgia Display
Fumadores
Manager Office
UP
Employee Lounge
A39 -
A40 -
Tienda de Cigarros
DN
2ndlevel
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2
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4
5
Level 2 Finish Floor Plan 1 1/8" = 1'-0"
D Cafe UP
UP
A41 -
A42 A41 -
C B
Storage
DN
A
1st level UP
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3
4
5
Level 1 Finish Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"
FLOOR PLANS
CC A AF E F E The cafe has a very cozy effect where the coffee is the protagonist of the space. AN ABSTRACT OF COFFEE BEANS IS PRESENTED ON THE CEILING, HAVING THE TRADITIONAL CUBAN TILES TO EMPHASIZE THE BAR AND FOLLOW THE CONCEPT OF NOSTALGIA.
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SECTION
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R The space is formed by a Nostalgia wall at the entrance where users can experiment the feeling caused by memories.
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CAFE
6 PROPHET OF BLOOM HOME A home for the prophet of Bloom is a residential project located in the Cotton Sail Hotel of Savannah, Georgia. For the project’s inspiration the indigenous, free and adventurous spirit of the client India Flint was used. She is a very famous Fibers Designer from Australia and her work was represented on the design of this second home using earth tones and natural elements to make it be special for her.
India Flint is a Fibers designer and writer. Her work is base on the use of the nature to develop her printings and patterns. She has written a couple of books with poetry and sustainable methods of living. She also teaches workshops around the world and runs a blog under the name of “prophet of bloom�.
CLIENT India Flint is a passionate designer that works with fibers expressing her INDIGENOUS style through her patterns. She is the perfect description of a FREE SPIRIT that loves writing her experiences as poems and experimenting ADVENTURES every day.
CONCEPT
PLANS
The studio is the first apartment. The space the same time use it a
STUDI
t space users will see when getting into the is design for the client to her work and at as a showroom for her clients.
POWDER
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KITCHEN The kitchen is an open space where the client can spend time with her guests. The space is connected to the dining and living room.
BEDROO
BATHROOM
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The master spaces are very personalized for the user, the concept is reflected on the head board of the bed and the porcelain tiles of the bathroom have the client’s designs.
7 SOLUDOS Soludos is a small retail designed in collaboration with Xioana Berrios and students from Fashion Marketing. The design is inspired by Soludos’ shoes design, having a very boho and feminist style. The store is meant to welcome the users and create their own design for the shoes.
CLIENT
INSPIRATION
FLOOR PLAN
RETAIL
CUSTO
ENTRY
the entry is designed to welcome people. the space reflects nature with the grass on the floor, there is also a sitting area on the right and a bar where users can be attend.
the customize area is own shoes according the steps to follow.
OMIZE
s designed for the clients to create their to their personal style. the station shows
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