CHRISTINA VAN METER
Virginia Tech Interior Design Portfolio 2022
CHRISTINA VAN METER
ABOUT ME
My name is Christina Van Meter and I am a fourth year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Leadership.
I am an equity-oriented Interior Design student with a passion for inclusivity, innovation, and solutions while fostering a collaborative environment. I strive to serve others in everything I do. Understanding and valuing a community’s wellbeing, health, and culture is at the forefront of each of my designs.
I am from Springfield, Virginia and I frequently dedicate my time towards reading, exploring the natural landscape surrounding Virginia Tech, and volunteering throughout my community.
DISSOLVE
Coworking Space | PG 04-11 02 CROSS
STUDIO
Najavo Artist Studio | PG 12-17 03 THE
CROSSING
Artist Atelier | PG 18-23 04
UNCONTAINED
Paper Models | PG 24-29 05 MODEL
DEVELOPMENT
Paper Models | PG 30-31
CONTENTS 01
Art Gallery
6 Weeks | Fall 2022
Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
The interior space creates an attractive oasis for creative thought and deeper understanding through opening conversation by gradually dissolving context from the surrounding environment. By understanding the broader context of the art installations, the art can speak to one another to play off the larger story of the space. The context within the art provides visual links that help fully understand the meaning of the piece. By dissolving architectural elements, the space immerses the user in a two-way conversation.
Through physical and imaginative entry spaces, intentional sightlines, immersive pathways, and focused direction, the user is intrigued to further explore the space on a guided path. The space caters to flexibility of all art forms such as paintings, sculptures, immersive galleries, and moveable displays.
The space’s materiality is dedicated to moving images that speak for themselves. The texture of the architectural elements slowly dissolves to have the texture of the art forms become the focal point of the space.
Tunnel Sculpture
The rounded hallway the user in the surrounding
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4 | DISSOLVE
hallway creates an immersive dissolving experience as the ceiling and wall partitions dissolve into one component to encompass surrounding 2D and 3D art. The moveable wall partitions allow for flexibility in size of the art pieces.
Sculpture Gallery Perspective | NTS
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2 2 D 2 3 3 D 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 5 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 3/32” = 1’-0” FIRST FLOOR RCP 3/32” = 1’-0” 1. Downlight - Recessed Can 6” Incandescent - 120V 2. Pendant Lamp 3. Statis Cooper Halo 4. Suspended Cooper Corelite 5. Iridium i2 Frosted Lens 6. Linear Cooper LED Line .75 Symmetric 7. Reed 17 in. White LED Adjustable Picture Light, 3000K 8. Cooper Exit Sign 6 | DISSOLVE 1. Gallery Entrance 2. Reception Desk 3. Gallery - Sculptures 4. Gallery - Small Sculptures 5. Gallery - Paintings 6. Water Fountain 7. Gallery - Sculptures and Paintings 8. Gallery - Paintings 9. Immersive Gallery 10. ADA Gender Neutral Restroom 11. Closed Temperature Controlled Storage Room
1. Reed 17 in. White LED Adjustable Picture Light, 3000K Lighting for wall mounted paintings on the first and second floor
2. Statis Cooper Halo Track lighting on the ceiling for both the first and second floor
3. Downlight - Recessed Can 6” Incandescent - 120V Lighting used in the entrance of the gallery and apartment
4. Linear Cooper LED Line .75 Symmetric Lighting utilized on the first floor gallery
5. Suspended Cooper Corelite Iridium i2 Frosted Lens Lighting utilized outside of the elevator on the first level
First Floor Immersive Gallery Perspective 7 Reception Desk Axon
First Floor Sculpture Gallery Perspective
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 3/32” = 1’-0” 8 | DISSOLVE Lecture Space Exploded Axon Lecture Space Kitchen Axon Upper Cabinets: Frosted Glass Lower Cabinets: White Laminate 1. Gallery - Paintings 2. Moveable Partitions 3. Gallery - Paintings 4. Storage 5. Storage 6. Executive Office 7. Kitchen 8. Storage 9. Lecture Space
8. Carini Cameroon Natural Made locally in New York, handmade 9. Cobalt Surfaces Arctic Katanga Glue Down LVT Contains non-phthalate vinyl, low-emitting, and recyclable 10. Fidelity
Garcia
Recycled
and environmentally
print materials Second Floor Lecture Space Perspective 1. Valley Forge Fabrics Raton Sheer 15 Cotton 2. Architessa Silk Stone Porcelain 3. Pollack Sheer Luck Frost 4. Cobalt
LVT Anchorage Contains
vinyl,
and recyclable 5. Architessa
Sand Stain
recycled
EPD 6. Fireclay
Tile,
tile,
7. Fireclay
Handcrafted
ingredients 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Wallcoverings
Bisque
materials, low-emitting, free of heavy metals, eco-friendly packaging,
safe, non-toxic
Glue Down
non-phthalate
low-emitting,
Silk Stone
resistant, 12% pre-consumer
content, greenguard gold certified,
Dove Gloss
Recycled
low-emitting
2” Hexagon Sheeted Tiles
tiles, all-natural 100% lead-free
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 3/32” = 1’-0” 1. Master Bedroom 2. Guest Bedroom/Den 3. Living Room 4. Master Bath 5. 3/4 Bath 6. Kitchen + Kitchen Island with Seating 7. Laundry Room with Storage 8. Dining Room 9. Deck *All Restrooms are ADA Accessible Kitchen and Living Room Elevation | NTS Master Bedroom Elevation | NTS Deck Exploded Axon 10 | DISSOLVE Guest Den Axon ADA Bathroom Callout | NTS
Carini Cameroon Natural Rug Made locally in New York, handmade Pollack Sheer Luck Frost Drapery Fidelity Wall coverings Garcia Bisque Recycled materials, low-emitting, free of heavy metals, eco-friendly packaging, and environmentally safe, non-toxic print materials
Third Floor Apartment Kitchen and Living Room Perspective at Sunset
Master Bathroom Perspective
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CROSS STUDIO
Artist Atelier
5 Weeks | Spring 2021
SketchUp, Photoshop
Cross Studio, an artist atelier in Chicago, uses sustainable design to improve the quality of life for the Chicago community and Lillie, a 30-year old ceramic artist. Lillie’s passion for ceramics grew at a young age and she utilized the art as a way of connecting with her surroundings.
Texture is the focal point of the atelier. The studio focuses on the connection between the hand and mind. The design intends to create a connection between the customer and the texture. The space will illustrate the interconnections within making ceramics and connecting back to the design process of the artform. The design reduces stress of work and is able to work through the creative process.
I explored the tools to create apertures in vases and create designs. The cross hatching technique creates the shape of the atelier to illustrate the overlapping connections within the artform. Visitors are encouraged to appreciate the green-lifestyle and bring a portion of it into their home.
The studio provides opportunities to work through the design process and encourages connections with the art. The studio works with the angles of the cube constraints to optimize the viewpoint of the Chicago sidewalks. The bedroom on the third level works as a getaway from everyday work.
Cross Hatching Technique Inspiration
Baseline for 12’ cube configurations and floor plan layout
Second view of cube configuration
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FLOORPLANS Cross Hatching
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Level One Floor Plan
NTS A. Outdoor Display Tables B. Multi-Slide Door C. Seating Area D. Storage 02
Level Two Floor Plan NTS E. Storage F. Bathroom G. Workspace H. Dining Area I. Kitchen 03
Level Three Floor Plan NTS J. Bedroom K. Storage L. Vanity M. Balcony
14 | CROSS STUDIO C D B A E G H I F M J K L
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East Facing Cross Section NTS
West Facing Cross Section NTS
Level One
Level
Two Level Three
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Workspace Perspective Staircase Perspective 18
Perspective Material Board 17 1. Oceanside Tourmaline Iridescent 926 Mosaic Tile 2. Concrete Flex 3. Versacork - Sustainable and stable material Highly elastic, low permability, low rates of heat transfer, slip resistant 4. Laminate Hardwood - Easily installed 5. Cardboard 1 2 4 3 5
Bedroom
THE CROSSING Roanoke
Coworking Space
5 Weeks | Fall 2021
Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
The Crossing, a coworking space in Roanoke, Virginia explores the intertwining relationship between the railroads and the natural landscape of the city in order to improve the quality of work for the visitors. The space aims to encourage visitors to appreciate the beauty of the unexpected balance of work and play that Roanoke has to offer.
Through circular movements, the visitors are able to find their way throughout the space. The Crossing offers a wide range of collaboration and private areas to account for the various needs of the society. Some amenities include: private phone booths representative of train carts, a central dining area that illustrates the railroad moving through the landscape, and multiple lounges to foster group work. All furniture is easily moveable and flexible to account for the needs of the clients.
The color palette pulls from the rebranding of Roanoke city. In 2017, Roanoke released new branding that focused upon the balance and stability of the city. The gray represents the dynamic culture and history tied to railroads while the green celebrates the natural beauty. Finally, blue alludes to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In almost every branding photo, the juxtaposition between city and landscape is illustrated.
18 | THE CROSSING
3 Reception Night Perspective Consultant Address Phone Address Address Phone Address Address Phone Consultant Address Phone Consultant Address Phone Unnamed Owner Project Name No. Description Date 3/32" 1'-0" Level 1 Mountains Railroads Roanoke NIC
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20 | THE CROSSING 1. Reception Area 2. Coat Rack 3. Kitchen 4. Lounge 5. Dining/Lounge 6. Collaboration Area 7. Private Booths 8. Business Center 9. Conference Room 10. Admin Office 11. Benching 12. Phone Booths 13. Conference Room 14. ADA Bathrooms 15. Lockable Storage 16. Tech Start Up Coffee Bar 17. Tech Start Up Lounge 18. Tech Start Up Conference/ Yoga Room 19. Tech Start Up Private Offices 20. Tech Start Up Printing Station 21. NIC Area Conference Room Teaching Layout Conference Room Town Hall Layout UP 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 Level 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 21 20 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’-0”
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North Facing Cross Section NTS
East Facing Cross Section NTS
Exploded Axon
22 | THE CROSSING
Perspective Private Offices and Collaborative Perspective 1. Blue Acoustic Felt 2. Ambra Artistic Tile 3. Oyster Sienna Flooring Benching QR Code 1 2 3
Benching
23 Tech Company Conference Room + Kitchen Perspective
Company Lounge
4. Garrett Leather Vintage 5. Alaska White Velour Brick 6. Dorado Crystal Springs Upholstery Tech QR Code 4 5 6
Tech
Perspective
IN FULL LOOM
[Un] Contained IDEC Competition 5 Weeks | Fall 2021
Maria Garlock - Site planning, research + concept, renderings
Makayla Rillamas - Research + concept, custom case work, renderings, landscaping Christina Van Meter - Research + concept, custom casework, renderings, landscaping
Roughly 1 out of 3 Americans experienced loneliness during the pandemic and post pandemic. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are often amplified in communiities of color and in individuals that feel disconnected from the community. 36% of businesses closed due to the pandemic. 70% of which were businesses run by people of color.
Inspired by the nuanced incorporation of Navajo history and experiences into their physical belongings, our concept revolves around seamless integration of the traditional into the modern. Drawing on the past of the Nation, our design represents the contemporary Navajo lifestyle by addressing community connection with a welcoming space for the public, while balancing the privacy and comfort needed for a home. It also considers the flexibility and technological needs of a business, which is imperative for a healthy live-work environment.
In Full Loom is a design solution for creating and selling handcrafted textiles in both the physical and online marketplaces while self-supporting Navajo textile artist living with a life partner who works as a photojournalist for the local newspaper.
Our site is in the heart of downtown Richmond, which is rich in culture, history, arts, and thrives on small owned businesses. This location is within the Jackson Ward neighborhood which is a mile from VCU campus, has an average bus ride time of 5-10 minutes to amenities, a walk score of 93, and a bike score of 79. This site is also a brownfield and meets all LEED requirements within 1/4 and 1/2 mile radius.
Site Health + Services Business School Park Grocery Bus Stop Historic + Cultural
24 | IN FULL LOOM
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Outdoor Entrance and Patio Perspective at
25 at Night
The commercial space is closest to the sidewalk and functions as a funnel into the space and onto the public deck, while the residential portion of the structure is set back to provide noise and social privacy. The initial layout of the space was an abstraction of the international travel and introuduction of new materials, patterns, and dyes to traditional Navajo weaving from Mexico and Spain, and even within North America from the Pueblo peoples.
1"
1 FloorPlan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 26 | IN FULL LOOM
= 10'-0"
PLAN 1’ =
1. Outdoor Space 2. Showroom 3, Office 4. Studio 5. Flex Space 6. Dining 7. Kitchen 8. Guest Bedroom 9. Guest Bathroom 10. Main Bedroom + Bathroom 11. Bike Rack 11
FLOOR
10’-0”
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Section
Exploded Axonometric
North
NTS South Section NTS
28 | IN FULL LOOM LOOM AWAY WITH US Commercial Space QR Code Showroom Perspective Studio and Office Perspective 1. Custom Professional Grade Rolled Tapestry Storage 2. Custom Lattice Yarn Storage 1 2 3
Outdoor Entrance and Patio Perspective during Daytime Bedroom Perspective 29 1. Turquoise Shipping Container 2. White Stone Wall Veneers 3. Black Metal Framing 4. Warm Wood 5. Warm Wood Flooring 2 3 4 5 1
CUBIC VOID
Summer 2020
Model illustrating a cubic space integrated above and below a datum line.
25 STRIPS
Summer 2019
Model built from 25 strips of paper exploring an upward pattern of intertwining soft and hard elements.
30 | MODEL DEVELOPMENT
SPACE CASES
Fall 2021
Model constructed of paper is composed of five distinct spaces that illustrate movement, hierarchy, and proportion. The model achieves unity and continous movement while retaining variety in each of the defined interior spaces.
INTERSECTIONS
Summer 2020
Model demonstrating and further studying the relationship between the intersections found within a pattern housed on a ceramic dish.
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Alvar Aalto inspired drawing based on the curvature methods in his arm chair designs
(703) 863-7437 | christinav@vt.edu
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