Bethany Miles - Interior Design Portfolio - Virginia Tech 2023

Introduction

Hi! I’m Bethany Miles and I am a third-year Interior Design Student at Virginia Tech. I have always been passionate about design and creating spaces that enhance the quality of people’s day-to-day lives. I also enjoy collaborating on projects with others to create high quality, sustainable and one-of-akind structures that welcome anyone and everyone.

SYNERGY

Coworking Office

Fall 2022 | 6 weeks

Roanoke, VA

This design creates a healthy and active communal workspace that incorporates both warm and cooltoned colors, while using natural materials to assimilate “bringing the outside in”. The lights are utilized to draw attention to the striking organic flow of the furnishings and wall structure. This space visually invites the occupant, creating a refreshing juxtaposition of the natural environment against the comfortable interior co-working space.

PLANS

Fitbit Reception Area

The tech company I chose to base my design around was Fitbit. Fitbit is an electronic fitness tracking company that monitors any type of movement such as walking, running, sleeping, etc. I wanted to design a space that emphasizes movement, whether it be from the curvilinear shapes of the hot desks to the treadmill stand-up desk. Being active is an important mission of the company to stay healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Process Work

My first thought when designing a coworking office was to create a space that evokes movement. Ocean waves create a great sense of energy, zen, and flow.

Conference Room

Fitbit Office

Stand-Up Hot Desk

Rendered Second Floor Axon

4. White Quartz

3. Oak Wood

1. Wood Louvers

2. Loop Pile Carpet

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DJIGUI

Refugee Shelter

Fall 2022 | 1 Week

Burkina Faso, Africa

IDEC Sudent Desgin Competition in collaboration with Kierstin Godfrey, Abby Kelican, and Nicole Castro

Djigui is a refugee shelter that evokes safety, security, and wellbeing for the Burkinabe people. The overall design is based on a modular system centered around the continuity and connectivity of elements, that is representative of the people of Mossi and their strong community values. Djigui aspires to bring security to its occupants by creating a strong sense of privacy through visual disclosure while working with the separation of public vs. private sectors. This minimal and simplistic design allows for adaptability among an area of uncertainty.

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Space Planning

Site Analysis

Burkina Fasto is located in West Africa, roughly around 105,900 square miles. It is a low-income area with a limited amount resources. More than 40 percent of the population in Burkina Fasto are below the poverty line. Because of this, we wanted to design a space that was cost efficient, and adaptable, while still having a sustainable mindset.

Spatial Diagram Parti Diagram Airflow Diagram

Privacy Diagram Roof Slope Diagram

Shelter Floor Plan

Mossi and their strong creating a strong sense of public vs. private sectors. uncertainty.

FLOOR PLAN

Key

Mudbrick (used for overall structure)

1. Galvanized Steel Sheets (used for doors and roof)

2. Fire Burning Stovetop (low level stove common in Burkinabe culture)

3. Sitting/ Eating Area (woven rug and floor cushions)

4. Built-in Shelving (used for pots and woven baskets)

5. Shared Bathroom (easily accessible to all tenants)

6. Bunk Beds (space saving)

7. Larger Bed (for mother or other adults)

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1. Entrance

2. Kitchen/ Cooking Area

3. Sitting/ Eating Area

4. Shelving

5. Restroom

6. Bunks Beds

7. Master Bed

N.T.S.

Perspective of Kitchen Area

Cooking Area Perspective

Perspective of Living/ Sleeping Quarters

Mud Brick

Corrugated Metal

Perspective of Living/ Sleeping Quarters

Burkinabe Painting Style (used on inner walkway walls)

Scrap Metal (used for doorways and roof)

Mudbrick (used for overall structure)

Bunk Bed/ Master Bedroom Perspective

Burkina Fasto Paint

Burkina Fasto Carpet

Ivy’s Place

03 Soup Kitchen Re-imagined Spring 2022 | 4 Weeks

Ivy City, Washington D.C.

In the past, Ivy City was known for being an industrial park area, therefore I wanted to implement a rustic and industrial feel to the space to create a natural and organic feel. Implementing warm lighting to the resturant helps with creating a cozy and comfortable space. The glass used to create a sleek appearance and sophistication. Using dark wood furniture and other natural materials allow the customers to feel connected and comfortable, with the space to enjoy good company.

FLOOR PLANS

1. Main Entrance

2. Main Dining Area

3. Host Stand

4. Stairs

5. Medium Noise Dining Area

6. Individual Bar/ Dining Area

7. Quiet Dining

8. Booth Seating

First Level & Mezzanine

9. Emergency Exit

10. Gender Neutral Restrooms

11. Elevator

12. Kitchen Access

13. Electrical Panel

14. Waiting Area

15. Therapy Offices

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Mezzanine Perspective

Baselite Rustic Wood Beam Chandelier

Harper FlorenceWood Basket Chandelier

Bella Depot Wall Sconce

N.T.S. Crossection

Brick

Textured Fabric

Concrete Glass

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Interion Black Leather Sofa

Benchwright Wooden Dining Table

PB Comfort Dining Chair