Portfolio_Delaney O'Brien

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DELANEY M. O’BRIEN

dobrien6@vols.utk.edu 443.239.1842 @delaneyobriendesign

D E LANE Y M . O’ B RI E N University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelors of Science in Interior Architecture Anticipated Graduation May 2023 Spring 2022

CONTENTS Residential Weaving Residency; Knoxville, TN Spring 2021 Commercial Mixed Used Office Space; Chicago, IL Fall 2021 Commercial Mixed Used Maker Space; Knoxville, TN Fall 2020 Commercial Building Reuse; Atlanta, GA Summer 2021

01 Knox Roots 02 Dew 03 Lifestyle 04 Murphy’s Crossing 05 Process & Hand Drawings

01 Knox Roots Knoxville, Tennessee

The artist opens their large, wooden door into the comfortable yet sophisticated space that is Knox Roots. The space within Knox Roots intertwines warm wood tones with greens and greys of the soft, comforting forests located along the Smokey Mountains. There is a modern yet soft industrial look to the space, very similar to the rest of Knoxville. Local materials such as timber and marble bring in design aspects that are unique to Knoxville.

Beautiful wood ceiling treatments in the studio space and open concept kitchen and living area blend into the painted concrete ceiling, giving a faux increase to the height of the space. The kitchen, living, and dining are the focal point of the room, with a bedroom and maker space off to the side, both sunken into the floor, showing their importance in the roots of this space. The goal is to make the resident feel at home, but with a new sense of Knoxville being home. The warm welcoming design paired with local history, pieces from artists, and materials, will make the user feel at home and inspire them in new ways.

Second Year Spring 2021

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//section A 3/8” scale

tile

bamboo cabinets

cork wrapped acoustic ceiling & lighting treatment

02 Dew

Chicago, Illinos Throughout, there is the ability to interact with the built space and become a functional member of this internal community, benefiting from the whole. Both internally and externally, the line between the natural and synthetic is thin, even in a big city. This building gives off a feeling of a living, breathing organism, providing energy to those inside while taking natural energy from the outdoors. Spatial conditions and naturally designed forms will serve as a home for natural tenants, while housing is also provided for human tenants. A central courtyard becomes the heart of this organism, growing and changing with the seasons and the times. Both human and natural tenants enjoy this space and use it as flexibly as needed on a dayto-day basis. This ecosystem feels like an extension of the city itself. The extension connects together both human and nonhuman tenants with shared wall and floor space, creating endless texture throughout.

Each tenant receives its own space that fits its needs. Furthermore, this live-work space is designed with flexibility in mind.

Flexibility to grow and change over time, working with the ever-changing world we live in.

Third Year Fall 2021

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01_existing site 02_parking garade 03_floor slabs 04_ethylene tetrafluoroethylene panels 05_steel structure

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05 ATRIUM ROOF 80’0”

GLASS AND STEEL STRUCTURE

04 PRIVATE WORK AREA 36’0”

03 WORK PUBLIC AREA 24’0”

02 WORK+HEALTH PUBLIC AREA 12’0”

01 PARKING GARAGE 0’0”

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YOGA DANCE FITNESS MEN’S LOCKER ROOM

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03 LifeCycle

Knoxville, Tennessee Second Year Fall 2020

LifeCycle

LIFECYCLE is a multiuse makerspace in the historical Cal Johnson Building. There is a retail area, lounge area, private room, cosmetology space and makers space. This project was designed and researched to target the needs of Black makers in the Knoxville community. To better understand these needs, I interviewed three Black makers in Knoxville. This space was designed with the goal of being a third place for anyone that may need it, and create a comfortable and inviting space.

04 Murphy’s Crossing Community Center Atlanta, Georgia Murphy’s Crossing + Atlanta Beltline creates a fun and inviting environment with walkable amenities for the surrounding neighborhoods. Currently, Murphy’s Crossing is lacking a space for connection and engagement. This project proposal creates that. With housing, grocery, a multi-use pavilion, community center, public library, and lots of green space, there are endless ways the Murphy’s Crossing community would benefit from this proposed plan. This plan uses sustainable practices to keep existing structures but make them beautiful again.

The project is largely inspired by the broken pieces of metal on the buildings, leaving exposed structural components.

Recycled glass pieces put back together what was once broken, and makes it colorful and beautiful. Come connect, grow, engage, play, and be inspired at Murphy’s Crossing.

Summer Mentorship 2021

05 Graphic Design & Hand Drawing

D E L A N E Y M. O ‘ B R I E N dobrien6@vols.utk.edu 443.239.1842