Design portfolio

Design portfolio. azra fifić I 2024

Azra Fifić Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina MAIL: azra.fific98@gmail.com WEB: linktr.ee/azrafific

PROFILE A friendly, reliable, and resourceful recent graduate with over six years of customer service and one year of interior design experience.

Her mission is to empower others by creating comfortable and expressive designs while keeping sustainable practices and her client’s needs at the core of every idea.

She is passionate about the health, safety, and wellbeing of those she works with, and always strives to maximize the positive transformative impact her designs can have on users and their environment as a whole.

EDUCATION M.S. in Interior Design University of Oklahoma (OU) I Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Aug 2021 - May 2023 Bachelor of Interior Design University of Oklahoma I Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Aug 2017 - May 2021 International Baccalaureate (IB) United World College (UWC) in Mostar Aug 2015 - May 2017

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SKILLS Drivers License

Class B - Europe, Class D - USA

Languages Bosnian (Native), English (Proficient ), German (Intermediate) Software design: SketchUp, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit workflow: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Notion visualization: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Procreate, V-Ray, Twinmotion, Enscape

WORK EXPERIENCE INTERIOR DESIGN Levity Breakfast House

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

OU Division of Interior Design

Aug 2021 - May 2023

Mister Robert Fine Furniture & Design

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Internship

Graduate Teaching Assistant Summer Internship

Norman, USA Norman, USA Norman, USA

OUTSIDE OF INTERIOR DESIGN Couch Restaurants Campus Cafeteria

Oct 2017 - May 2021

U-Motion Youth Leadership Camp

Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

Student Supervisor

Senior Counselor & Course Designer - IDEAS Summer Camp

Norman, USA

Changshu, China

RESEARCH & AWARDS OU Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Spring 2023 participant

OU Sue Williams Advocacy Award

Spring 2023 honorary recipient in recognition of my advocacy and support of the international student body during my time at the University of Oklahoma

I.D.E.A Symposium by OU Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Graduate student presenter of my thesis research

2022 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Regional Conference Participant and poster presenter of my graduate research titled: ‘Interior Design and Placemaking: Influence of Vernacular Design of Afghan Refugee Homes on Integration in Host Community During the Resettlement Process‘

Gibbs Design Activism Award (GDAA)

Inaugural grant recipient for my graduate research project ‘Interior Design and Placemaking‘ which was conducted in collaboration with Afghan refugees in Oklahoma City

LEADERSHIP President (2022/23) - OU International Advisory Committee (IAC), OU’s largest international student organization Lead Airport Student Welcome Worker (Jan 2023)- OU International Programming, department for event coordination Design Competition Team Member (Jan 2020)- US National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) student competition 2020

CONTENTS Apartment K

December 2023 - January 2024 I Landshut, Germany Rental-friendly apartment design p. 08 - 17

Apartment A

October 2023 I Sarajevo, B&H Minimalistic apartment design for a young family p. 18 - 25

Levity Breakfast House

October 2022 - July 2023 I Norman, OK, USA Adaptive reuse proposal for restaurant, fieldwork class project p. 26 - 33

Chiesa Diruta

January 2022 I Grottole, Italy Restauration team poject for architectural competition p. 34 - 43

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December 2023 - January 2024 I Landshut, GER

Apartment ‘K’ This comfortable apartment design was created for a career-driven young man who recently moved away from home and started living independently for the first time. It is an ongoing project currently being furnished in Germany.

Because it was his first time living alone and having a larger space to himself, the client was very involved in every stage of the design process in order to explore his tastes and lifestyle in detail to better identify the habits and needs his space has to accommodate.

This project had an existing kitchen, bathroom and furnished balcony, thus the scope was focused on the entry, living room, and bedroom spaces. In addition, the client already owned a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk he wanted to incorporate into the design.

Since the sofa and coffee table were dark, the client requested that the living room atmosphere stays within a moody color palette, which also helped separate the living and entertaining area from the cooking and dining area which was lighter in color. He also requested the incorporation of a bar into the space which could also double as a dining area for at least three persons due to his love for entertaining guests.

With the bedroom reliant on a single small window for natural light, the design prioritized maximizing daylight through the use of mirrors, glossy surfaces, and light finishes. The upholstered bed, rugs, and window curtains not only softened the room’s ‘feel’ but also addressed acoustic needs of the space.

Due to this design having to be renter-friendly, wall space for mounting purposes was only utilized in locations pre-approved by the client as to not damage the walls. The client also requested minimal wall finish and lighting changes, making this design one that could quickly be realized, allowing the client to move in as soon as possible.

Although the apartment originally seemed small, through effective space planning and careful client needs assessment, the design was able to compartmentalize the spaces so that different tasks/needs have their designated orating zones, fulfilling the client’s desires for a functional and aesthetically pleasing living environment.

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azra fifić PRELIMINARY KITCHEN PLAN WITH EXPANDABLE DIING TABLE

OTHER PRELIMINARY BEDROOM SPACE PLAN OPTIONS

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SPACE PLANNING PROCESS SKETCHES - LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM

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MOOD BOARD & SKETCH FOR LIVING ROOM

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FINAL LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN DESIGN 15

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MOOD BOARD & SKETCH FOR BEDROOM

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FINAL BEDROOM DESIGN 17

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October 2023 I Sarajevo, B&H

Apartment ‘A’

This space, designed for a young family of four, represents a treny blend of practicality and aesthetics.

The warm and neutral color palette creates an inviting atmosphere, and in combination with a minimalist design style emphasizes balance, adaptability and functionality - all important to accommodate the growth of young families.

While muted hues ensure that there is always a certain level of calmness present, vibrant color accents, especially prominent in the children’s room, energize the space and encourage play, exploration, learning and collaboration in it.

The palette of colors and styles have been carefully selected to maximize both natural and artificial light, creating an impression of spaciousness. In addition to improving the functionality of the home, this change in the perception of space positively affects the occupant’s mental health, providing a sense of freedom.

With a special emphasis on adaptability, many components of the home are custom-made to be easily adjusted to the family’s changing needs over time.

This proposal offers a solution that not only reflects functionality and style, but also creates a home where the family can grow and adapt comfortably.

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LIVING ROOM

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CHILDRENS’ ROOM

KITCHEN

ENTRY HALLWAY

LIVING ROOM

BALCONY

BEDROOM

FLOOR PLAN 23

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CHILDRENS’ ROOM

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AXONOMETRIC VIEW 25

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October 2022 - July 2023 I Norman, OK

Levity Breakfast House Upon the completion of this iconic 1920s building restauration, Levity will soon bring a new, community oriented, and visually attractive meeting spot to the heart of Norman as its very first breakfast house.

The clients of this real-life project are small-business owners wanting to create a permanent home for their pastry business in the form of the town’s first breakfast house.​For their new address, they wished to adapt the pictured 1920 structure situated at an already histoically-signifficant location in the town centre.

The project scope included creating a spatial and conceptual proposal for both the interior and exterior spaces of the building. Final FF&E selection would be determined by the client and contractors.

The project was conducted as part of a graduate-level fieldwork class at the University of Oklahoma, and its design aimed to cater to local families and students who like to study in public spaces.

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POP-UP SHOP

OUTDOOR BAR + PATIO

QUIET DINING

TOILET

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CASHIER

OPEN DINING

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FLOOR PLAN

PRIVATE DINING

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CASHIER

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OUTDOOR PATIO

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EXTERIOR FACADE & LANDSCAPING PROPOSAL

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January 2020 I Grottole, Italy

Chiesa Diruta Originally created as an architectural competition entry, this design proposal transformed a historic site from being a ‘fallen church’ into the town’s versatile new heart.

This project was created for the 2022 edition of Reuse Italy, an international architecture competition and exhibition on the reuse of significant architectural works across Italy.

Our team consisted of two architecture and two interior design students, and the task was to transform this church ruin into a concert hall without compromising its existing structure.

All project visualisation was done by Kyler Murray.

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ROOFTOP PIAZZA

MEZZANINE BAR

CONCE

BOX OFFICE

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PROJECT INFORMATION & BUILDING SECTION

During our research into Grottole, its history, local culture and people, geography, and infrastructure, we noticed that despite being a tight-knit community, Grottole lacked an accessible and versatile meeting spot/ town square that could host larger events for the vibrant residents.

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This lack of a community space is the main identified problem our project’s concept aimed to address.

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OUTDOOR STAGE

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ng inspiration from Grottole’s bustling mix of ory and modernism, as well as the countless ze-like streets and caves spralwed across its tory, Chiesa Diruta’s new design has been mplimented with elements that will provide the mmunity with a layered, versatile, and engaging mmunity meeting point.

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BACKSTAGE & STORAGE

SABBATICAL UNIT

me of the abovementioned elements include: concert halls, a museum, a bar, a gift shop, bition spaces, and an extraordinary rooftop park rlooking the town and surrounding naure.

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MUSEUM

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The rooftop space acts as an open town square or ‘piazza’ in italian, an outdoor stage, and main scenic viewpoint overlooking the town of Grottole

The site‘s and town‘s rich history and local folklore are recorded in the third floor ‘s museum space, which an be accessed using the roofop’s scenic walkway only

An elevated mezzanine space with prime views of the indoor stage, offering visitors full bar service and cold snacks

Multipurpose monumental hall equipped with exhibition spaces, mobile seating, and a grand stage with Grottole‘s most striking view as its backdrop

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azra fifić LEGEND 1. Box office 2. Restrooms 3. Main staff office 4. Gift shop 5. Concert hall

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ROOFTOP PIAZZA VIEW - OUTDOOR STAGE SET AGAINST GROTTOLE’S BEST VIEW AS ITS BACKDROP

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Thank you! azra.fific98@gmail.com Web: linktr.ee/azrafific

‘Dal cucchiaio alla città’ - Ernesto Rogers ‘From the spoon to the city’