CHRISTINE C.WAHL INTERIOR DESIGN
2021
01 the clinic of chicago 11 strozier library redesign
table of contents
19 sketches 29 little bits office hq 37 big-box store remodel 45 madras jewelry store 53 bauhaus table & panel 57 parisian flat
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Waiting Room
the clinic of chicago
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Check In/Out
Administrative Rooms
Administrative Office
Breakroom Practitioner Workroom
5,600 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 2 m.o. This project focuses on the design of a primary care clinic located in Chicago, IL on 875 North Michigan Avenue. The downtown clinic is located
Nurse’s Station
on the 14th floor of an existing structure, and has a suite footprint of 5,900 square feet. Expansive, east-facing windows gives the medical office
Exam Rooms
direct views of Lake Michigan and surrounding buildings in the downtown Chicago Area.
RR Storage
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reception & coffee bar A rounded planter works as a privacy barrier between the entrance and the waiting room. User’s sitting by the entrance feel more protected which will lower stress levels while waiting for an appointment Pictured Right: Cafe Seating with Attached Bench, Bench Study Tables with Reindeer Moss Feature Wall
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waiting room After
pouring
a
cup
of
coffee,
patients can grab a magazine off the bookcase and relax in a lounge chair before their appointment. Pictured Right: Cafe Seating with Attached Bench, Bench Study Tables with Reindeer Moss Feature Wall
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the nurse’s station 7 The Clinic
The nurse’s station provides an entrance point into the exam room hallway. Having a centralized workstation allows nurse’s to work efficiently and monitor patients. The hallway leads to the exam rooms and uses bench seating to break the corridor up into two parts. Seating is functional and makes the hallway feel warm and welcoming.
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The practitioner workroom is a space for doctors to work in between visiting with patients. Individual work stations and plenty of storage allow practitioners to be productive throughout the day.
The exam rooms were designed with the intention of creating a space that made patients feel comfortable and welcome. Natural materials and neutral tones were chosen to break up the coldness of the white walls.
Pictured Left to Right: Exam Room typical, Practitioner Workroom
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strozier library redesign 4,000 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 1 m.o. This project focused on redesigning the entire first floor of Florida State University’s Strozier Library. The goal was to create a destination on campus where students could go to study and relax. This was a group collaboration with Molly Pearce and Alexia Protopapadakis.
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sustainable design The design for this project was inspired by Copenhagen, Denmark. The design took cues from the city’s organizational structure, sustainably
features
and
overall
design
environment. The space included statements such as reindeer moss walls, multiple lounge areas and acoustic lighting features. sourced materials and products were used throughout the space to create a space that is environmentally conscious. The Tutoring zone (Shown left) was one space in the design that was given a lot of attention. Before the redesign, this space was in the middle of the library and was distracting to students studying and working quietly. The new tutoring space is located on the left side of the library, out of the way of the studying areas, and features individual tutoring stalls. Numbers above the booths turn green or red to show if they are vacant or in use. Pictured Left to Right: Tutoring Booths, Reception Desk with Lounge Area
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Pictured Left to Right: Cafe Seating with Attached Bench, Bench Study Tables with Reindeer Moss Feature Wall
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Pictured Above: Library Lounge Seating and Reading Nook
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hand-drawn sketches Sketching is my go-to way to express my design ideas. Since starting design school, marker renderings have always been one of my favorite things to do. As a designer, I think building up sketching skills are important, even though many drawings are now done in cad. I see hand drawing as a skill that will always be useful to me, and that will help me to organize my thoughts. Pictured Right: Hand-Drawn Residential Formal Sitting Room, Marker & Pen
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chair study I have a passion for furniture design, and there’s nothing that strikes my interest more than well-designed, handcrafted furniture. This study of iconic chair designs is a hand-rendered collection of my favorite furniture pieces. The collection includes nine pieces, all of which I have a strong connection to. Pictured Right: Hand-Drawn Wassily Lounge Chair, Marker & Pen
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Left to Right: Barcelona Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe, Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, CH25 Easy Chair by Hans Wagner
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Left: Hand-Drawn Residential Living Room, Marker On Sketch Paper
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Sketches
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Right: Hand-Drawn Indoor Plants, Marker On Sketch Paper
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Workstations
educational toy company headquarters
Work cafe
Coffee bar Soft seating Offices
Staff training
Reception
enclave Conference
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
10,000 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 3 m.o. Little Bits is an innovative, hands on company that specializes in the creation of mechanical building blocks. Located in St.
Workstations
Conference
Long term Enclaves
Louis, Mo, the office sits on the Mississippi River and has direct access to parks and restaurants. The design for the
Offices
Seating
office is expressive, eye-catching, and out-of-the-box; a
Collab Station
space that is as unique and innovative as the company itself.
Workstations
Enclave IT
Second Floor Rendered Floor Plan
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re-imagining the workplace
orange painted panel allows for privacy between workstations and booths
booths upholstered with a soft, quilted material provide a comfortable space to relax during the work day
The office headquarters for Little Bits focuses on prioritizing employee health, comfort and overall wellbeing within all of the design choices in the space. The design emphasizes the inclusion of collaborative, and individual spaces. Creating this type of differentiation allows employees to change their work environment at their leisure. Collaborative tables and private enclaves allow employees to take control of the way they work. View of Booth Sitting Area
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a closer look Out of the box thinking is what started Little Bits, and it is this same creative spirit that moves this company forward. Employees working for LittleBits
are
encouraged to
be creative and innovative. The space for this company reflects the same kind of creative spirit that LittleBits embodies. The design is expressive, eye-catching, and outof-the-box; a space that is as unique and innovative as the company itself.hey work. Pictured From Top-Bottom, Left-Right: View of Work Kitchen & Coffee Bar, Hallway Elevation, View of Work Cafe. View of Second Floor Typical Workstations
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Pictured: Little Bits HQ Reception & Lounge Area at entrance of the space 35 Little Bits Office
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beyond the box-store remodel 42,000 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 3 weeks This three week long project focused on redeveloping an abandoned big-box retail store to transform it into a space that could benefit the surrounding community. The idea behind this design was to create a space that could be useful for low-income families in Tallahassee, Florida. This building includes spaces like a work center, to help out-of-work individuals to find new career opportunities, temporary housing for others escaping negative living situations, affordable child care, a farmers market with locally grown produce, and an affordable
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
clinic. These spaces will offer new opportunities to individuals and families in the Tallahassee community.
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Pictured on Left: Reception & Lounge Area at entrance of the space
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farmer’s market The Farmer’s Market serves low-income families by offering organic, locally grown produce and food products at lower prices than surrounding markets. Low-income families in the Tallahassee region often struggle with obtaining healthy food, because of financial restrictions. Many neighborhoods within the area have community gardens which supplement the Farmer’s Market at Blue House, in addition to small farms in the surrounding area. Pictured on Right: Career Center Computer Lab
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career center The work center at Blue House serves as a place for individuals, struggling with unemployment, to find new jobs within the local community. Resume assistance and private interview rooms are some of the amenities offered to individuals. Right: Career Center Computer Lab
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Sales Floor
Cash Wrap
madras jewelry co.
Restroom
Employee Area
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
10,000 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 3 wks. Madras Jewel Company specializes in providing quality and ethically sourced gemstone and diamond jewelry without the traditional price markups of
Open to Below
competitors. The retail store for Madras Jewel Co. reflects the tastes and patterns of Indian culture, from where the gems are sourced. The design makes accessibility for all users a number one priority, by including ramp access to all parts of the store.
Ramp Coffee & Tea Bar
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
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Pictured: Madras Jewelry Store Sales Floor 47 Madras Jewelry Co
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consultation. The Coffee and Tea Bar at Madras Jewel Co -reference pages 41 and 42- features a wide range of local beverages native to India. Customers can browse the various jewelry collections all while sipping on some of their favorite beverages.
The sales floor at Madras Jewelry Co has a luxurious atmosphere with dramatic ceilings, gold arches, and sparkling pendant lights- all making the space feel glamorous and rich. Alcoves underneath the mezzanine floor provide a space for one-on-one
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Pictured: Madras Jewelry Store Mezzanine Floor Coffee & Tea Bar
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bauhaus panel & table Project Length - 1 m.o. The design for the panel and table took inspiration from the work of Bauhaus master Josef Albers. This piece was selected for display in the FSU Fine Arts Exhibit in commemoration of the Bauhaus 100 year anniversary. The panel was designed on AutoCAD and was cut out on a CNC router.
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Pictured: Bauhaus Wood Table Josef Alders Inspired Table -Wood & Acrylic
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haussmann parisian flat 1,900 SQ. FT. | Project Length - 3 weeks This Parisian apartment shows my first attempt at rendering with marker. This is still one of my favorite projects because of the bright, vibrant colors and the small architectural details within this Haussmann apartment building. This project helped me experiment with rendering and to develop a graphic style. My intent for this project was to go out of my comfort zone, which is my reasoning behind the multicolor design.
Parisian Flat
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Pictured From Left to Right: Vignette of Kitchen, Vignette of Dining Room, Vignette of Window Seat
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Pictured: Parisian Flat Sitting Room 61 Parisian Flat
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