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Graduation: May 2023

MFA Interior Architecture

The George Washington University

ANNA HELSEL

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HAYAN ANNA HELSEL

Interior Archicture & Design

Architecture & Design

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EDUCATION

MFA Interior Architecture

George washington University

Graduation: May 2023

BSBA Finance & Business Analytics

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.

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

PROFILE

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.

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

01 02 03 04 05

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

HOTEL FIGURATI

FLORENCE, ITALY

Studio 3 | Individual Work | 7 Weeks

Revit | Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator

IIDA Premiere Design Student Award 2023

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

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

NESTED ENCLAVES:

‘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

CONCEPT MODELS: SKETCHES:

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.

nested enclave Corner enclave Enclave with a dropdown ceiling and defined floor

USERS

PATIENT JOURNEY

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Parfait-YOU Cafe

View from Cafe Enclave

View from Main Corridor

Entrance View

Grab-A-Book Corner

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Pharmacy

Serendipity Boutique

Conference & Multi-Purpose Room

Level 1

Staff Lounge

Blood Lab

Lab Waiting Enclave

Level 1 RENDERED IMAGES

Quiet Room Chapel

Quiet Room Chapel Entrance

Level 2 RENDERED IMAGES

2nd FL Waiting Area & View to Downstairs

Elevator Corridor

Semi-Private Cubicals, Single View from Nurse Station

Private Room, Bed

ADA Private Room

Level 2 RENDERED IMAGES

Nurse Station

Semi-Private Cubicals

02

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

SUSPEND: hang / drape / string

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

My concept is inspired by the way grapes appear to 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:

SITE ANALYSIS

LEGEND:

Site Location: Generali Building

1/2 mile radius from site

USER ANALYSIS

DEMOGRAPHIC

• Age: mid-forties to late-fifties

• Education level: graduate degrees

• Income: $150k+/year

• Family status: empty nesters

INTERESTS & TRENDS

• 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

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

1. Wine Bar 5. Spa Entrance

2. Suspended Lounge 6. Locker

3. Mezzanine Seating 7 Shower

4. Gym 8. Spa

Wine Bar 2

Wine Bar

Entrance to Suspended Lounge Spa Check-in Spa

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.

1. Junior Suite 5. King Suite

2. King 6. Ice & Drink Bar

3. Double Queen 7. Custodian’s Closet

4. Luxury King Suite

Luxury King Suite Concept Model

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:

Inspired by the courage and persistence of the patients and staff of The Children’s Inn, this “beacon of hope” metaphor is realized in a lighthouse 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 strength of water prevails even in the toughest situations.

DIAGRAMS:

INTERACTIVE SENSORY WALL:

1. ENESS L iDAR INTERACTIVE “LUMES” WALL R eacts to movement, time, light, + temperature

2. CUSTOM I NTERACTIVE LIGHTS & SENSORY WALL LED lights as wall sconces + sensory touch elements

RENDERED FLOOR PLANS

Inspirational Images

RENDERED IMAGES

THE COURTYARD

DESIGN PROCESS:

SOLID CARVED VOLUME

-multi-functional space CARVED PATHS

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL

PLAYFUL & CONNECTION

-intersecting paths

-easy circulation

-encourage activities & movement

-a range of seating options

-tables to eat & play

-creates a sense of community

-lighthouse experience outside

-carved paths around lighthouse

-outdoor play (tic-tac-toe and shapes)

-puzzled seating pieces & circled lounge from sixinch

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

101 Seaport Blvd. Suite 600 Boston, MA 02210

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%

FLOOR PLAN

Parks & Green Space Cultural

* The Building is facing NE with a great view to the harbor

* SE and SW facing offices will generate the most sun

WORKSTATIONS & TEAM SPACE

Engineering Team Space (with acoustic hanging panels)

Product Management & Development Team Workstations

Engineering Team Workstations Guesture Chair Sketch

Engineering & Design Team Collaboration (without acoustic hanging panels)

AXONOMETRIC VIEW

Green Wall improves air quality and provides a sense of connection with nature

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.

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.

Home Office Lab

Coffee Bar

Reception

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

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.

PARTI DIAGRAM:

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Ways to Maximize Space:

Floor Plan

Section 1

Section 2

Use Stackable Furniture

Use Multi-Functional Furniture (Murphy Bed)

Use Adaptable Furniture

Use Wall & Vertical Space

Use Mirror Use Vertical Storage

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.

Fully Functioning Kitchen

Sliding Wood Wall Partition Divides the Space

Drop-Leaf Table and Stackable Stools make Gatherings Possible