EMILY BENAVIDES
PORTFOLIO
CONTENTS
01
FOREMEMORY Healthcare
02
NEON BAR & LOUNGE Hospitality
03
A&D ART SUPPLY STORE Retail
04
CO-HOUSING APARTMENT Residential
05
EXTRAS
Other works
FOREMEMORY
Healthcare
01
HEALTHCARE Forememory is a long-term care facility, located in Newnan, GA, designed to provide comfort and support for individuals dealing with dementia. The colonial-style architecture found in the existing building celebrates the vernacular architecture of the region, with a design solution that adds modern amenities and services. A sense of community is fostered through access to a workout facility, hair salon, library, and sensory garden. Forememory is more than a facility; it’s a comforting space where individuals can navigate their unique journey with understanding and ease.
FLOOR PLAN | NOT TO SCALE
Library
Dining
Gym
Private Suite
Recreational room perspective
Sensory garden top view
NEON BAR & LOUNGE
Hospitality
02
HOSPITALITY The NEON bar and lounge, located in Seattle, WA, draws inspiration from Seattle’s vibrant urban landscape. Seattle’s cultural diversity sets the stage for an eclectic and contemporary bar. The use of neon yellow accents, as seen in the lighting and use of architectural materials, as focal points within the space. Colorful lighting, reflective surfaces, and geometric upholstery patterns create a captivating, modern ambiance that seamlessly blends artistic ingenuity with urban charm.
MATERIALS Flooring
Furniture Wallcovering
GENROSE tile
Leland rapson 39
Chilewich
Maya Romamanoff
Armstrong vct
iSiMAR paradiso table
Olivia + Poppy
Nora rubber
Mitchell Black
Haworth k700 stool
SHADED FLOOR PLAN NOT TO SCALE
BAR DETAIL DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE
Bar back wall
Bar section
Bar customer facing
Bar employee facing
Bar perspective
Bar & lounge perspective
A&D ART SUPPLY STORE
Retail
03
RETAIL A&D, a retail art supply store located in New York, is a creative hub adorned with gentle organic shapes, evoking a sense of calm and a connection to nature. Neutral tones and clean lines provide a canvas for artistic tools, offering a grounded and inspiring environment. Design details, from the architecture to the signage, are designed to create a haven for contemplation and creative exploration, inviting you to immerse yourself in the essence of design through the use of creative media.
MATERIALS
Textured ceiling treatment
Textured paint
Beam colorway
Textured paint 3form accoustic ceiling tile
Textured paint
Fireclay tile
Fireclay tile
Textured paint
SHADED FLOOR PLAN NOT TO SCALE
The A&D layout orchestrates a seamless journey for customers, guiding them through nearly every product on offer. Cleverly designed arches (as seen on the project page) subtly steer patrons, creating an inviting flow that draws them towards specific areas. The arrangement ensures a comprehensive exploration of the store’s offerings, making the shopping experience both intentional and engaging.
Entry / Exit
Cashwrap
Shelves Shelves
Shelves
Sales area Stock room
Sales perspective
Cashwrap perspective
CO-HOUSING APARTMENT
Residential
04
RESIDENTIAL Innovation meets accessibility for this co-housing development. The focal point is the strategic use of bright orange elements, contrasting with the walls and floors to aid families with visual impairments. This vibrant hue serves as a visual guide, enhancing navigation within the living space. Coupled with universal design principles, this apartment redefines inclusivity, creating a visually distinctive and supportive home for families with unique needs.
ELEMENTS FOR THE VISUALY IMPAIRED
Contrasting door frames
Contrasting step edges and handrail
Directional wall feature
RENDERED SECTION
Kitchen perspective
Living perspective
OTHER WORKS
Extras
05
EXTRAS In this chapter of artistic exploration, detailed realism meets boundless creativity. The canvas shifts between mesmerizing material paintings, capturing textures with precision for the stage. Marker renderings of living spaces and furniture. Additionally, graphite drawings that merge perspective, elevation, and plan of captivating locations in Italy. This captivating journey showcases a seamless blend of hyper-realism and creative depth, inviting audiences to experience the diverse facets of the artist’s vision.
SCENIC PAINTING
Brick
Marble
Wallpaper
Trompe l’oeil
MARKER RENDERINGS
Lines
Grayscale
Colored
Credenza
Reference photo
Bookshelf
DRAWINGS FROM ITALIA
Palazzo della Cancelleria
Piazza Trilussa
CONTACT
Phone: (609) 571-8833 E-mail: emilybenavides020@gmail.com