INTERIOR
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
FAY JONES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
EXPECTED GRADUATION: SPRING 2025
PORT PORT FOLIO FOLIO
HELLO
As a first-generation student from a Hungarian family, my journey into design has been shaped by hard work and rich cultural experiences. Learning English and navigating a new landscape from a young age revealed the diverse perspectives that influence our interaction with spaces.
This belief in the power of culture and travel fuels my commitment to design. Balancing three jobs during college allowed me to support myself while pursuing two study abroad experiences and different state internships, deepening my understanding of meaningful spaces and highlighting that thoughtful design stems from the diverse experiences of those who inhabit them.
Working as an art curator in Florence and collaborating with Italian designers reinforced how cultures and histories impact our well-being, further strengthening my passion for creating spaces that function well and resonate with the human experience. .
To me, design is a way to express passion, creativity, and individuality. It’s a flexible process that aligns naturally with my values, transforming any space into one filled with inspiration and possibility. My approach starts with in-depth research and a deep dive into the surroundings, allowing me to capture the true essence of the space.
I’m dedicated to creating designs that resonate with different people, often identifying opportunities for fresh ideas where they’re needed most. From there, I develop a strong concept that flows through every part of the project, ensuring a seamless experience for anyone who interacts with the space.
ANNA OROSZ WORK EXPERIENCE AWARDS
aoroszz@yahoo.com
(417) - 616 - 1519
English - Fluent, Hungarian - Native www.linkedin.com/in/annaoroszz
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas
Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design
Bachelor of Sciences in Interior Architecture & Design
Design Internships
CORGAN Chicago, Illinois
Assisted in the creation of construction documents for two key projects, enhancing my technical skills and attention to detail.
Collaborated on the design, architectural elements, and construction documentation for the expansion of Corgan’s Chicago office, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure project success.
Contributed to client presentations by researching and selecting finishes and materials, effectively communicating design intent and options.
F&M ARCHITECTS Aspen, Colorado
Conducted site visits to gather dimensions and assess project conditions, ensuring accuracy in design implementation.
Created and modified floor plans in Revit, gaining proficiency in the software while supporting project development through precise documentation.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Revit Course University of Arkansas
Assisted students in mastering Revit software through one-on-one guidance and group workshops, enhancing their technical skills and understanding of architectural design.
Developed instructional materials and resources to support learning, including example projects that facilitated hands-on experience with Revit features.
Wood Lab University of Arkansas
Fay Jones RISE Exhibition Honoree
Selected project works got displayed at a museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.
NEXT Steelcase Competiton
Coursebook Honoree
NEXT Steelcase Competition specifically for Workplace Interiors recognition at Fay Jones School of Architecture and Interior Architecture.
Fay Jones Study Abroad Grant
Semester grant for study abroad in Rome, Italy to be able to work with fellow Italian designers and professors.
Sophomore Advantage Scholarship
Sophomore scholarship to recognize work ethic, GPA of 3.8, showing leadership, and also being recognized for hard-work and dedication.
SKILLS
MODELING
Revit, Rhinoceros, 3D Printing, Laser Lab Fabrication, Wood Lab
GRAPHIC
University of Arkansas Rome Center
Study Abroad: Interior Architecture
Fall Semester 2024
INVOLVEMENT
ASID
CIS Abroad
Study Abroad/Internship: Art Curator
June 2023
Official member of ASID
Volunteer January 2022 - Present
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Supported the safe and efficient operation of the woodshop by maintaining tools and assisting with project setup and materials preparation with students and faculty. Fall Semester 2023
Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bluebeam
Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, Hand-Sketching
OTHER
Student Construction Documents:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3e881c41-b32639d8-b348-f27d3fbbd387
FALL 2024 - STUDY ABROAD
STUDIO VII
October - December
SPRING 2024 - STUDIO VI
January - May
01 WORKPLACE
ROME, ITALY
TWO - PERSON PROJECT
Testaccio is a vibrant, historically rich district in Rome, known for its authentic Roman atmosphere and food scene. Once industrial, it’s now a blend of tradition and modernity. Famous for its Testaccio Market, the area offers a mix of cultural heritage, lively nightlife, and a strong community feeling. The project site is located in the former slaughterhouse area, adding to the district’s unique historical character This center provides a nurturing space for autistic adults with medium-functioning autism to develop skills through the art of baking and gardening preparing them for employment and fostering confidence. They are able to engage in real-life scenarios with all the spatial functions, while still receiving support and operating within controlled environments.
LUUM GREEN FABRIC
LUUM YELLOW FABRIC
LUUM BURNT CLAY FABRIC
NUWUD LIGHT OAK
INTERFACE CARPET
SHERWIN WILLIAMS SAGE
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
YELLOW
TONES OF TERRACOTTA
MEZZANINE
ATRIUM
EAST SIDE LONGITUDE
SECTION: NTS
COLOR COORDINATING EXTERIOR
WINDOW SYSTEM WITH BRACKETS CONNECTING TO
ATRIUM SECTION: NTS
BAKING STUDIO SECTION: NTS
THE COMMUNITY CAFÉ IN OUR BUILDING SERVES AS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR TEACHING SOCIAL AND WORK SKILLS TO THE STUDENTS OF OUR CENTER, PROVIDING THEM WITH REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND RESPONSIBILITY IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. NOT ONLY DO THEY GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE, BUT THEY ALSO BEGIN TO EARN THEIR OWN INCOME, BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAFÉ IS CLOSELY CONNECTED TO OUR BAKING STUDIO, WHERE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE FIRSTHAND HOW THEIR OWN BAKED GOODS ARE ENJOYED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN TESTACCIO. THIS CONNECTION TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOSTERS A SENSE OF PRIDE, AS STUDENTS WITNESS HOW THEIR CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTRIBUTES TO THE VIBRANT CULTURE OF THE AREA, REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF BOTH THEIR SKILLS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY CAFE
THE BAKING STUDIO IS A HANDS-ON SPACE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS AT THE CENTER BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR JOBS IN TESTACCIO, A NEIGHBORHOOD KNOWN FOR ITS VIBRANT FOOD SCENE. THE STUDIO IS THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE FOR AUTISTIC STUDENTS, WITH A SIMPLE, CLEAR LAYOUT THAT MAKES IT EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND STAY ORGANIZED. EVERY DETAIL IS CONSIDERED TO CREATE A CALM AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT, SO STUDENTS CAN FOCUS ON LEARNING AND GAINING CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITIES. A LARGE WINDOW CONNECTS THE BAKERY TO THE CAFÉ, MAKING IT EASY TO PASS FRESHLY BAKED GOODS DIRECTLY INTO THE CAFÉ. THIS SETUP NOT ONLY CREATES A SMOOTH WORKFLOW BUT ALSO GIVES STUDENTS A SENSE OF PRIDE AS THEY SEE THEIR WORK SHARED AND ENJOYED BY OTHERS IN REAL-TIME, HELPING THEM FEEL CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY.
BAKING STUDIO
THE MULTI-PURPOSE WORKSPACE & SOCIAL STAIR AT THIS CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER ROMA TRE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS, CREATING AN INVITING SPACE FOR COLLABORATION AND CONNECTION. WITH A VARIETY OF SEATING OPTIONS, THE STAIRS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES—WHETHER IT’S GROUP DISCUSSIONS, FOCUSED WORK, OR CASUAL BREAKS—MAKING IT A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE. LOCATED NEXT TO THE RECEPTION, THE STAIRS NATURALLY DRAW PEOPLE INTO THE HEART OF THE BUILDING, SERVING AS A LIVELY HUB THAT BRIDGES DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES. ON THE LOWER LEVEL, AN ATRIUM DOOR OPENS TO AN OUTDOOR SPACE WITH BENCHES, OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL AREA FOR INTERACTION OR QUIET REFLECTION. THE ATRIUM EXTENDS THROUGH THE ROOF, ENHANCING AIR CIRCULATION AND BRINGING IN NATURAL LIGHT, CREATING A BIOPHILIC CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS. THIS THOUGHTFUL DESIGN FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND A STRONGER SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG ROMA TRE STUDENTS.
MULTI-PURPOSE WORKSPACE & SOCIAL STAIR
THE ATRIUM IS A TRANQUIL OASIS, THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO FOSTER A DEEP CONNECTION TO NATURE AND PROMOTE WELLBEING, WHILE OFFERING A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL SPACE. AT ITS HEART IS A SERENE REFLECTIVE POOL, WHERE STILL WATERS MIRROR THE SURROUNDING ARCHITECTURE AND NATURAL LIGHT, CREATING A CALMING, MEDITATIVE EFFECT. SURROUNDED BY TREES AND LUSH SHRUBBERY, THE SPACE BRINGS NATURE INDOORS, ENRICHING THE ATMOSPHERE WITH VITALITY AND LIFE. THE OPEN, AIRY DESIGN ALLOWS FOR PERSONAL MOMENTS OF SOLITUDE OR MINDFULNESS, PROMOTING EMOTIONAL CLARITY, REDUCING STRESS, AND NURTURING A SENSE OF TRANQUILITY. THIS HARMONIOUS BLEND OF WATER, GREENERY, AND SPACIOUS LAYOUT PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY WILL ENCOUNTER BEYOND THE FULL OF FLOUR CENTER, OFFERING A PEACEFUL RETREAT TO PAUSE, REJUVENATE, AND RECONNECT WITH NATURE IN THE MIDST OF A BUSY WORLD.
ATRIUM
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Grounded in the essential role of tools as the building blocks of our world, this three-story interactive library celebrates them through a series of cubic forms that stack and support one another, embodying both strength and interconnectedness. Each cube functions as a unique space, held up by structural elements—beams, columns, and adjacent cubes— forming an intricate, interlocking design. Like tools that rely on one another in daily life, these cubic forms create a dynamic architectural ensemble, where each element supports and elevates the next. This innovative structure invites visitors to explore the symbiotic relationship between tools and human life in an immersive, enriching experience
VOID AND FORM DIAGRAM
CREAM POLISHED CONCRETE
COLORED FROSTED GLASS
OAK POLISHED WOOD
BLUE FABRIC
CUSTOM CARPET
CUSTOM CARPET CUSTOM CARPET
LEVEL TWO INTERACTIVE OPEN LOOKOUT CORRIDOR
FABRIC PERFORATED METAL
LEVEL ONE MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE
WITH THE LONGITUDINAL SECTION, THERE IS CLEAR REPRESENTATION HOW THE CUBIC SPACES ARE STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OR HELD UP BY EACH OTHER LIKE BUILDING BLOCKS. THIS DESIGN IS ALSO BEING STRUCTURED BY ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO KEEPING ALL THE SPACES UP AND BALANCED.
PEACH FABRIC
WALNUT POLISHED WOOD
02
DESIGN FIRM DALLAS, TEXAS
NEXT is a global architecture firm based in Los Angeles, California. The corporate culture emphasizes a welcoming experience for both hybrid and remote employees. Core values focus on humanity, collaboration, innovation, and connections, prioritizing a work environment where everyone feels engaged and wanted. Using the Design Arts District’s sculptures as partitions and the city’s vibrant colors, the client and I implemented color coordination for wayfinding. These colors are integrated into acoustical ceiling treatments that reflect NEXT design principles: collaboration, blending digital and physical spaces, open yet strategically enclosed areas, and flexibility for future workplace expansion.
ONE FLOOR PLAN - NTS
Supports team and individual work through adaptability between synchronic and antisynchronic employees.
mobile spaces to support multiple work modes and flexibility.
Individualism shown in spaces that allow for a variety of privacy, comfort, and control.
Inclusive collaborative experiences for those remote and physically present through technology.
CAFE
WAITING AREA AND SOCIAL STAIR PERSPECTIVE
CALM
+
HARMONY
THE STAIRCASE INCLUDES AN OPEN + ENCLOSED DESIGN PRINCIPAL WITH THE ACOUSTICAL CEILING ELEMENT THAT CONNECTS WITH THE METAL STRUCTURE FROM THE RECEPTION AREA INTO THE RAILINGS OF THE STAIRCASE.
FOCUS STIMULATES THE BRAIN
HUDDLE ROOMS AND PHONE BOOTHS ARE ALSO IN THE STAIRCASE ITSELF TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS FOR COMFORT, FLEXIBILITY, PRIVACY, AND SOCIAL COLLABORATION.
SOCIAL AND COLLABORATIVE
WITH SEATING IMBEDDED INTO THE STAIRCASE HELPS EXPAND THE VARIATIONS OF THE SEATING TYPES AND PROVIDES ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE IN A WHEEL CHAIR,
SPACE MATERIALS
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
EDUCATION SECTOR WORKSTATION PERPSPECTIVE
LEARNING + INNOVATION
THE EDUCATION SECTOR WORKSTATION, LIKE THE REST OF THE WORKSTATIONS, INCLUDE THE CONCEPT OF A METAL STRUCTURE WITH GLASS BRICKS TO ASSURE AN OPEN + ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT. THE ME + WE DESIGN PRINCIPAL IS ALSO VALUED HERE THROUGH THE HUDDLE AND MEETING AREAS CLOSE BY. COLOR COORDINATION WAY-FINDING THROUGH YELLOW FELT ACOUSTICAL CEILING ELEMENTS ALSO PLAYS A KEY ROLE.
SOCIAL AND COLLABORATIVE
THE FURNITURE IS HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE WHICH CREATES A FIXED + FLUID DESIGN PRINCIPAL; THIS IS GREAT FOR STANDING OR SITTING.
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
B-TAB
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PERSONAL PRODUCT DESIGN
The B-Tab stands as a testament to sustainable design and reuse development. Crafted entirely from reclaimed wood sourced from discarded pieces in the woodshop lab here at our own school, it embodies the ethos that everything can find new life through creative recycling. Beyond its environmental impact, this innovative bed table serves dual functionality, enabling students to conveniently work from their own beds. This potentionally enhances productivity - a notion supported by research indicating a 12% increase in work ethic with remote work setups that prioritize comfort and functionality beyond traditional constructs. Good table design encompasses versatility and ergonomic considerations.
CIRCULAR SAW
TABLE SAW
SAW
ROME, ITALY
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