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L I O ANNA HELSEL

Hello My name is Anna Helsel and I recently graduated from the Corcoran School of Arts & Design at the George Washington University with a master in Interior Architecture.

Art has always been a creative passion and I’ve always wanted to be a designer. However, it wasn’t until adulthood when interior design sparked my interest. As a veteran spouse, I’ve moved over ten times across the country and overseas. Every move challenged me to create a functional space that fit with the local aesthetics, while still making it feel like a home. It was challenging at times, but I loved the process and was very satisfied with my results. I was also fascinated with how the same piece of furniture can look and feel different in a different space.

I am passionate about sustainable design and healthy buildings focusing especially on human wellbeing. To support my passion, I have earned the LEED Green Associates certification and am in the process of studying for the WELL AP exam.

I am extremely grateful to be a part of this amazing and aspiring design community. I am very excited to make a positive impact by applying what I have learned to create spaces that not only solve problems, but also are functional, inclusive, and mindful of sustainability and the wellbeing of people.

HAYAN ANNA HELSEL

Interior Archicture & Design Architecture & Design

616-856-2212 annahelsel@gmail.com annahelsel

EDUCATION

PROFILE

MFA Interior Architecture George washington University Graduation: May 2023

An enthusiastic and ambitious student pursuing MFA Interior Architecture at George Washington University. Passionate about sustainable design and healthy buildings focusing especially on human wellbeing and productivity. Proficient in Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

BSBA Finance & Business Analytics Old Dominion University May 2012

SKILLS Revit Enscape Model Making Hand Drafting Sketching Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Construction Document Microsoft Office

LANGUAGES English | Fluent Korean | Fluent

CREDENTIALS & AWARDS LEED Green Associate IIDA Premiere Student Design GWU IA Juror’s Choice Award GWU ShareFund Scholarship

INVOLVEMENT ASID - Student Member NEWH - Student Member GWU IASG - Treasurer CNP (US NAVY) - Ombudsman

EXPERIENCE Member Service Representative | Washington, DC Navy Federal Credit Union | OCT 2015 - JUL 2016 • Comprehensively managed all members’ needs, providing outstanding customer service in monetary transactions, consumerloans, and notarizations • Audited and resolved problems with incorrect or unknown charges from account • Promptly resolved members’ financial issues and answered financial questions • Recommended personal and business products based on customer’s financial need Finance Internship | Virginia Beach, VA Dr. Lucy’s | JAN 2014 - MAY 2014 • Developed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for all departments identifying and prioritizing risks in expanded levels of detail • Reviewed and updated OSHA safety protocols • Advised management team to select improvements that resulted in the highest positive impact • Researched daily blog topics and organized information English Teacher | Pohnag, South Korea Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) | AUG 2008 - JUL 2010 • Created presentations to detail curriculum and class activities for superiors • Coordinated different groups of students by grade and provide one-on-one training • Organized class activities and curriculums Assistant Manager | Grand Rapids, MI AA Beauty Supply | MAY 2006 - JUL 2008 • Handled money control system sales • Supervised inventories and the stocking of supplies • Managed schedule and trained employees • Collected and corrected tie cards for payroll • Exceeded sales goals

CONTENTS

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ELEMENTAL HEALTH *Capstone Project ROCKVILLE, MD Studio 5 | Individual Work | 12 Weeks Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator | Procreate GWU IA MFA Juror’s Choice Award 2023

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HOTEL FIGURATI FLORENCE, ITALY Studio 3 | Individual Work | 7 Weeks Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator IIDA Premiere Design Student Award 2023

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The Children’s Inn BETHESDA, MD Studio 4 | Team Work | 2 Weeks Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Procreate

NEXT (Steelcase Student Competition) BOSTON, MA Studio 4 | Individual Work | 8 Weeks Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator | Procreate

STACKED Studio NEW YORK, NY Studio 2 | Individual Work | 4 Weeks Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator

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ELEMENTAL HEALTH • EVIDENCE BASED • HUMAN-CENTERED • HEALING ENVIRONMENT • The Elemental Health Outpatient Chemotherapy Center will improve patient outcomes with design. The Center will incorporate clean, soothing colors, and evidencebased design with WELL Certification standards that emphasize human health to create a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment that helps to reduce stress for patients, visitors, and employees.

GW Corcoran School of Arts and Design IA MFA Juror’s Choice Award

Project QR Code

ELEMENTAL HEALTH Outpatient Chemotherapy Center CONCEPT

SITE ANALYSIS

NESTED ENCLAVES:

CONCEPT MODELS:

‘a separate space or group within a larger one’ Enclaves in the space can: • • • •

Accommodate a patient’s privacy Give a sense of protection Give control of a space Can provide a diverse range of space

PARTI DIAGRAMS:

Maryland

Fully nested enclave

Enclave with a dropdown ceiling and defined floor

Corner enclave

Rockville

Montgomery County

AQUILINO CANCER CENTER 9905 Medical Center Dr. Rockville, MD 20850

SKETCHES:

Medical Center Doctor’s Office Children’s National Health System

Emergency

Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation

Advanced Pathology Association, Inc.

Plan

AHSG Medical Center

LIFETIME CHANCE OF GETTING CANCER

Center for Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine

Parking Garage Aquilino Cancer Center

Elevation

1 in 2 for men

1 in 3 for women

in America

1 in 5 before 75

Nearly 40% of Americans will develop some kind of cancer during their lifetimes and chemotherapy is one of the most popular and common types of cancer treatment. Chemotherapy delivers medicine through an IV infusion or injection with a syringe; the treatment can take up to eight hours. Therefore, it is important to create an environment that feels safe, protected, and fosters comfort and calmness.

Section

Site Model

Sun Study

The site is located on Adventist Healthcare’s Rockville Campus, adjacent to Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Montgomery Country, Maryland.

USERS

PATIENT JOURNEY

PLANS & RCP

14,500 SF

20,800 SF

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Parfait-YOU Cafe

View from Cafe Enclave

Entrance View

Grab-A-Book Corner

View from Main Corridor

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Lab Waiting Enclave

Pharmacy

Blood Lab

Serendipity Boutique

Conference & Multi-Purpose Room

Level 1 Staff Lounge

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Quiet Room

Chapel

Quiet Room

Chapel Entrance

Level 2 RENDERED IMAGES

2nd FL Waiting Area & View to Downstairs

Semi-Private Cubicals, Single

View from Nurse Station

Elevator Corridor

Private Room, Bed

ADA Private Room

Level 2 RENDERED IMAGES

Nurse Station

Open Bay

Semi-Private Cubicals

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HOTEL FIGURATI • RELAX & REFRESH • A proposed five-star boutique hotel located in the Piazza della Signoria, allowing easy access to the city of Florence, Italy. The hotel is influenced by nature; its atmosphere will serve as a place to “relax and refresh” during an active trip. With amenities like a luxury spa, fitness center, gourmet restaurant, and 24/7 concierge services, guests can fully relax and enjoy their trips.

IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter 2023 Premiere Design Student Award

CONCEPT

SITE ANALYSIS

SUSPEND:

ITALY

hang / drape / string

USER ANALYSIS

TUSCANY

FLORENCE

DEMOGRAPHIC • Age: mid-forties to late-fifties • Education level: graduate degrees • Income: $150k+/year • Family status: empty nesters

Florence is known for its Chianti wine, which is made from Sangiovese grapes that are endemic to surrounding Tuscany.

INTERESTS & TRENDS

My concept is inspired by the way grapes appear to

• Wants a more relaxed trip • Desires authentic, local experiences • Enjoys walking around cities • Appreciates culture and cultural atmospheres • Likes to explore and shop at local boutiques • Seeks out fine dining & wine tasting • Length of Stay: 4-5 days

be in a state of suspension from the ground and the propitiously similar way that wine glasses are stored, suspended from a rack.

PARTI DIAGRAMS:

LEGEND:

RETAIL SHOPPING

Site Location: Generali Building

High-End Luxury $$$

1/2 mile radius from site

Mid-Brand $$

1st Choice for Wealthy U.S. Travelers

RECOMMENDED PLACES Gucci Garden Salvatore Ferragamo Flagship & Museum San Lorenzo Market

Inspirational Images

Mercado Porcellino

Affluent Empty Nesters

Affluent US Families

First Level Floor Plan NTS

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Pomodorio Restaurant Kitchen Help Desk Lobby / Waiting Area Check-in Desk Staff Office

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7. Custodian’s Closet 8. Luggage Storage 9. Break Room 10. Restrooms 11. Business Center 12. Local Boutique Shop

Check-in Desk

Restaurant view 1

Hotel Lobby

Restaurant view 2

Mezzanine Floor Plan NTS 8

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1. Wine Bar 2. Suspended Lounge 3. Mezzanine Seating 4. Gym

5. Spa Entrance 6. Locker 7. Shower 8. Spa

Mezzanine Level offers amenities like gym, wine bar, and luxury spa for guests to fully enjoy and relax during their stay.

Wine Bar

Entrance to Suspended Lounge

Wine Bar 2

Spa Check-in

Spa

Second Floor Plan NTS 7

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1. Junior Suite 2. King

3. Double Queen 4. Luxury King Suite

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5. King Suite 6. Ice & Drink Bar 7. Custodian’s Closet

The Hotel Figurati offers a wide range of guest rooms from which to choose. All guest rooms are located on the second floor and a complimentary drink bar is located coveniently near the elevator.

Luxury King Suite

Luxury King Suite

Materials

Concept Model

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THE CHILDREN’S INN AT NIH • GROUP PROJECT: Anna Helsel, Zoe Nystrom, Roozana Petrosian• The Children’s Inn provides a free “place like a home” to children, teens, and young adults participating in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health. To help with its renovation and new extension, our studio class was asked to design a tower called “Beacon of Hope” and a courtyard. My team of three proposed a design that was inspired by a lighthouse as a symbol of hope for the patients, families, and staff of the Children’s Inn.

CONCEPT

TOWER AXON

TOWER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

CARVE:

INTERACTIVE SENSORY WALL:

Inspired by the courage and persistence of the patients and staff of The

1. ENESS

LiDAR INTERACTIVE “LUMES” WALL

Children’s Inn, this “beacon of hope” metaphor is realized in a lighthouse

Reacts to movement, time, light, + temperature

that identifies dangerous waters and is a beacon for sailors to navigate to safety. The rocky shore is carved by the presence of water, a consistent tide that always returns to make an impact on the shore. The healing power and

2. CUSTOM INTERACTIVE LIGHTS & SENSORY WALL

LED lights as wall sconces + sensory touch elements

strength of water prevails even in the toughest situations.

DIAGRAMS:

RENDERED FLOOR PLANS

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2ND

1ST Scale Inspirational Images

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Tower Entrance

Ground Level Activity Area

2nd Floor Sunken Seating

3rd FL Look Out & Interactive Wall

THE COURTYARD

DESIGN PROCESS:

SOLID

CARVED VOLUME

-multi-functional space

CARVED PATHS

-intersecting paths -easy circulation -encourage activities & movement

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL

-a range of seating options -tables to eat & play -creates a sense of community

PLAYFUL & CONNECTION

-lighthouse experience outside -carved paths around lighthouse -outdoor play (tic-tac-toe and shapes) -puzzled seating pieces & circled lounge from sixinch

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NEXT • COMPANION ROBOTICS COMPANY • STEELCASE STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION • NEXT Companion Robotics is a hypothetical company based in the Seaport District, Boston, MA. The Seaport District, also known as the “Innovation Hub,” is a place where American history meets modern industry and technology. It is also a place where locals and visitors go to spend their leisure time. This design concept was inspired by these overlapping natures and how they co-exist in one place.

The design of the space will support the company’s goal of being an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative organization by offering a user-centered, multi-functional, and adaptable space.

SITE ANALYSIS

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101 Seaport Blvd. Suite 600 Boston, MA 02210

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Parks & Green Space

LOCATION SCORE - Very walk-able (walk score 78) - Rider’s paradise (transit score 92) - Very bikeable (bike score 74) SUSTAINABILITY - LEED Platinum Certified - Triple glazing curtain wall - Has rainwater reuse system - Achieved energy reduction by 30% - Achieved water reduction by 40%

Cultural Points

Tech Companies

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Sun Study

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FLOOR PLAN

50 FT

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Reception Inclusive Design Lab Retail Mock-up Home Design Lab Large Meeting Room Social Hub Work Cafe Coffee Bar Retail & Visitors Workstations Materials Workstations Project Room 1 Product Mgt & Dev. Team Space Product Mgt & Dev. Workstations Private Office 1

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Private Office 2 Project Room 2 Product Storage Test/Prototype Workstations Engineering Workstations Engineering Team Space Phone Rooms Design Team Space Design Workstations Private Office 3 Wellness Room Mother’s Room Phone Room

WORKSTATIONS & TEAM SPACE Humanity Centered

Purpose Driven

Think Big & Be the NEXT

CORE VALUES Foster Connection

Be Authentic, Be You

Act with Integrity & Excellence

Engineering Team Space (with acoustic hanging panels)

Product Management & Development Team Workstations

Engineering & Design Team Collaboration (without acoustic hanging panels)

Engineering Team Workstations

Guesture Chair Sketch

AXONOMETRIC VIEW

Green Wall improves air quality and provides a sense of connection with nature Home Office Lab NEXT-ie (NEXT-Integrated Escort) Companion robots are designed to enhance well-being, quality of life, and independence by providing service and companionship by assisting with daily life.

Reception

Coffee Bar

NEXT Cafe is a multi-faceted and multi-purpose space that serves as an alternative work area and/ or meeting space during non-peak mealtimes. This space is large enough to accommodate all NEXTers and their visitors as well as NEXT-ies.

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STACKED STUDIO • MICRO-UNIT APARTMENT • The STACKED Studio is a diagrammatic study of a house where the main objective was to design a living space intended for one or two users in a small volume space known as a “micro-unit.” The total volume of this space is 270 SQFT.

PLANS

CONCEPT

FLOOR PLAN & SECTIONS

STACK

PARTI DIAGRAM:

layer / pile / tower / put together Micro-units are very small apartments, typically less than 350 square foot, with a small bathroom and kichenette. Micro-units are a great choice for young professionals who want to live close to a city center without spending too much money. In a microunit apartment, the ability to optimize space is crucial. My concept was inspired by various methods of maximizing small space and utilizing vertical storage.

Floor Plan

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DESIGN SOLUTIONS Ways to Maximize Space:

Section 1

Use Stackable Furniture

Use Adaptable Furniture

Section 2

Use Multi-Functional Furniture

Use Vertical Storage

(Murphy Bed)

Use Wall & Vertical Space

Use Mirror

Use Partition to Define Space

RENDERED IMAGES STACKED Studio Fully furnished micro-unit / 270 SQFT Living in a smaller apartment doesn’t mean compromising on quality. STACKED Studio is equipped with a queen size murphy bed, built-in desk, stackable stools, and a drop-leaf dining table. The STACKED Studio is conveniently located in a city center and each unit has ample storage.

Sliding Wood Wall Partition Divides the Space

Fully Functioning Kitchen

Drop-Leaf Table and Stackable Stools make Gatherings Possible

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Graduation: May 2023

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