CHRISTINE WAHL
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17 library redesign 19 sketches 21 little bits office 23 retail 25 bauhaus panel 27 parisian flat
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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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Private Tutoring Enclaves
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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,
sustainability
features
and
overall design environment. The space included statements such as reindeer moss walls, multiple lounge areas and acoustic lighting features. Sustainably sourced materials and products were used throughout the space to create a space that is environmentally conscious. The Tutoring zone (Shown on 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. View of Reception
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Left to Right: Cafe Seating with Attached Bench, Bench Study Tables with Reindeer Moss Feature Wall 5 Library Redesign
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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 On 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 9 pieces, all of which I have a
strong
connection
to
Right: Hand-Drawn Wassily Lounge Chair, Marker & Pen 11 Hand-Drawn Sketches
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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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Right: Hand-Drawn Indoor Plants, Marker On Sketch Paper
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educational toy company headquarters 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. Louis, Mo, the office sits on the Mississippi River and has direct access to parks and restaurants. The design for the office is expressive, eye-catching, and out-of-the-box; a space that is as unique and innovative as the company itself.
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Workstations
Work cafe
Coffee bar Soft seating Offices
Staff training
Reception
enclave Conference First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
Workstations
Conference
Long term Enclaves Offices
Seating
Collab Station
Workstations
Enclave IT
Second Floor Rendered Floor Plan
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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
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Re-imagining the workplace The office headquarters for Little Bits focuses on prioritizing employee health, comfort and overall well-being 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.
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View of Work Kitchen & Coffee Bar
Hallway Elevation
View of Work Cafe
View of Work Desks
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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 out-of-the-box; a space that is as unique and innovative as the company itself they work.
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beyond the box - big 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 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 clinic. These spaces will offer new opportunities to individuals and families in the Tallahassee community.
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Shown Left: Reception and Lounge Area at the 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.
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CAREER ASSISTANCE 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.
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madras jewelry co. 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 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.
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Sales floor
Cash wrap
Restroom
Employee area
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
Open to below
Ramp Coffee & tea bar
First Floor Rendered Floor Plan
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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 consultation. The Coffee and Tea Bar at Madras Jewel Co features a wide range of local beverages native to India. Customers can browse jewelry collections while sipping on some of their favorite beverages.
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Pictured: Madras Jewelry Store Mezzanine Floor Coffee & Tea Bar 39 Madras Jewelry Co
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bauhaus inspired wood panel 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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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.
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Vignette of Kitchen
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Vignette of Dining Room
Vignette of Window Seat
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