Caroline Harris
Caroline Harris
Caroline Harris 662-321-0139
emilycaroline.harris@gmail.com
Education
Tupelo, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design CIDA Accredited Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi Graduation: August 2020 GPA: 3.5/4.0
Professional Experience
Design Assistant / Mays Proper, Interior Design May 2018 - August 2018 Tupelo, Mississippi Coordinated the designing of university dorm rooms Itemized invoices Designed custom furnishings and bedding Installed furnishings into the dorm room Fulfilled day to day operations related to large scale residential projects
Honors & Achievements
Silver Award, ASID Regional Competition, Hand Rendering / 2018 Third Place, Curtis Stout Portable Lamp Competition / 2018 Bronze Award, Workplace Solutions Design Competition, Conceptual Design / 2018
Job Experience
Sales Associate / Curio June 2019 - December 2019 Starkville, Mississippi Organized displays and merchandise to create a welcoming environment Engaged customers, assisted with selections, finalized purchases Administrative Assistant / Dean of Education’s Office August 2018 - March 2019 Mississippi State University Completed secretarial tasks and data input
Affiliations
Related Courses
Skills
American Society of Interior Designers / 2016 - Present Alpha Delta Pi Sorority / 2016 - Present Merchandise Chair / 2016 - 2017 Fashion Board /2017 - 2019 Secretary / 2017 - 2018 Textiles, Photography, Hand Rendering, Revit, AutoCAD, Furniture Design, Color & Lighting, Digital Design, Detail & Construction Documents, Principles of LEED Revit AutoCAD Sketchup Microsoft Office Hand Rendering Adobe Suites advanced
proficient
working
Table of Contents Hospitality Hotel Ezra pg. 3-20
Interdisciplinary Spirit Hill Farms pg. 21-34
Corporate Next HUB pg. 35-52
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Retail
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Product Design
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Creative
Betty & Jack pg. 53-66
Furniture Design pg. 56-59 Lighting Design pg. 60-61
Photography pg. 64-65 Design pg. 66-67
01 Hospitality Design
Hotel Ezra Hospitality Project / Studio V
Team of 4
Asheville, North Carolina
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Fall 2019
32,550 Sq Feet
Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, Physical Model
Responsibilities Concept development, research, branding, space planning, Revit model building, material selections, renderings, building physical model
Objective Design and brand a hotel, including a restaurant, spa, and rooftop bar
Concept A specific type of art called “appropriation art” combines traditional art pieces with new, bold artistic expression. This parallels Asheville, North Carolina’s traditional architecture and laid-back attitude.
Solution Appropriation art is shown in every aspect of Hotel Ezra through the different types of art. Local artists tie every concept back to Asheville as a whole.
First Floor Appropriation Art Appropriation art is the practice of artists using pre-existing objects or images overlaid with new artistic expression to transform the original into a new body of work. Seat Count
Main Lobby
Types of Appropriation Art Visual
Lobby & Guest Rooms
Literary
Restaurant
Musical
Rooftop Bar
Performing Arts
Spa
12
Lobby Bar
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Restaurant
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Rooftop Bar
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Guests are greeted with a painting by Asheville local, Kirsten Stolle. This piece of appropriation art is titled Mrs. Ezra Tipton, from which the name Hotel Ezra is derived.
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First Floor Legend
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Lobby
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Restaurant
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Lobby Bar
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Luggage Storage
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Office Space
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Restrooms
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Men’s Locker Room
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Spa Reception
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Treatment Rooms
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Quiet Room
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Exercise Room
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Women’s Locker Room
Lobby Views Bold flooring is offset with custom paneling on the walls to create an inviting reception area.
Lobby Bar Vanderbilt II Whiskey Bar is a masculine space influenced by the portrait of George Vanderbilt II. He was one of the architects that established the Biltmore Estate, an Asheville favorite. The materials used in the space create a dark and sophisticated atmosphere.
Lobby Restaurant The story “The Gift of the Magi� by Asheville author, O. Henry, influenced the design of Della and James. Illustrations seen throughout the story are showcased in the center and influenced the color palette of the space.
Spa Spa Alina is inspired by the holistic approach to healing that has been performed in Asheville for centuries. A halogenerator defuses salt into the air to reduce stress and improve overall health. The simplicity and texture of salt is shown in the wallcoverings and materials in the space. Also, green tones are seen throughout the client areas to enhance a calming atmosphere and reflect nature.
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The custom carpet shows bold lines and colors that are common in visual appropriation art.
Room Type Breakdown Custom built-ins are designed to look like wall paneling and houses closet space, a television, desk space, and ample storage.
Pieces of appropriation art are hung above each bed to tie back to the overall concept.
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Guest Floor Legend
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Double Room
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Junior Suite
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Standard Suite
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Queen Room
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King Room
Standard Suite A custom wall covering is featured in every guest room and represents the visual art portion of the concept of appropriation art. This wall covering reflects the brush strokes and organic shapes seen in appropriation art.
Eighteenth Floor Seat Type Breakdown
Bar
24
Table Height
38
VIP Seating Prichard Park is located in downtown Asheville and has a centrally located stage where drum circles are held every Friday night, bringing hundreds of people together.
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Lounge
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Pinball machines are included in the design to add a nostalgic element and reference Asheville’s pinball machine museum.
A center stage mimics the shape and location of the drum cirlce in Prichard Park.
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Rooftop Bar Legend
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Bar
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VIP Booths
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Restroom
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Pinball Machines
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Stage
Rooftop Bar Weekly drum circles that are performed in Pritchard Park represent musical art. Along with bringing natural elements that are seen in the park, the culture of Asheville’s night life is seen in pinball machines and a craft beer bar. The stage is centrally located and multi-level to elevate sound.
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Interdisciplinary
Spirit Hill Farms Interdisciplinary Project / Studio V
Team of 11
Holly Springs, Mississippi
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Fall 2019
2,130 Sq Feet
Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
Responsibilities Research, concept development, space planning, Revit model building, material selections, rendered floorplan, and renderings
Objective Working with architecture and graphic design students, create a space to house students coming to Spirit Hill Farms during research studies while focusing on incorporating family history, durability, and natural materials
Concept The design unifies the students, nature, and the farm itself by focusing on functionality, conservation, and harmony
Solution The space is divided into areas where the users can connect with each other, connect with nature, or connect with the history of the site
First Floor
Stair and Mudroom Elevation
Mudroom and Kitchen Elevation
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Built in bunk beds allow space for 4 to sleep, with a wardrobe located in between beds for storage
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Materials were selected to reflect the aesthetic of the forest and farmland surrounding the barn
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A handmade dining room table provides a space for eating, studying, and socializing, all while connecting the current users to the history of the property
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Conversation areas are spread throughout the barn to encourage communication between the users
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Room Legend
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Bedroom
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ADA Bedroom
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Kitchen
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Living Room
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ADA Restroom
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Women’s Restroom
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Men’s Restroom
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Mud Room
First Floor
South Section
East Exterior Elevation
Opening the second floor creates a sense of community by combining the two floors
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Room Legend
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Lounge Bedroom
Desk space and a bookshelf allow space for studying
Entryway View Clerestory windows allow light to flood through the space. The color palette is derived from nature to make the transition from outdoors to inside a seamless one.
Lounge and Dining Multiple seating options provide different opportunities for connections between students. Large windows and glass doors connect the students to the pasture and pavilion outside.
Kitchen and Dining The brick kitchen flooring with an added wooden motif is recycled from the original barn to connect the past to the present design.
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Corporate Design
Next HUB Hospitality Project / Studio V
Individual
Washington D.C.
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Fall 2019
16,800 Sq Feet
Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator
Responsibilities Research, concept development, space planning, Revit model building, material selections, and renderings
Objective Design a center for an online university to use as a space for non-traditional students to gather, meet with faculty, learn, and create
Concept The design intent is to mix traditional with modern, providing space for differing types of learning styles, technology, and creativity
Solution Provide integrated technology as well as space for analog learning while using bold colors to stimulate the mind
Tenth Floor
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Tenth Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan
Research shows that adding new technology to a space can improve student achievement and keep them engaged
Mixing traditional and modern furniture in a space allows students to sit where they feel most comfortable
A workcafe in a central location gives students a space to grab refreshments while studying
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Room Legend
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Mother’s Room
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Hourly Childcare
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Restrooms
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In-Between Space
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Learning Commons
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Locker/Copy Resource
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Immersive Learning
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Computer Lab
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Tutoring Center
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Faculty Private Offices
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Faculty Open Connection Hub
Eleventh Floor
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Eleventh Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan
Including analog and digital learning styles helps students think critically
Research shows that different seating options create a choice and thus makes students feel empowered Flexible furniture allows space to be configured in many ways
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Room Legend
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In-Between Space
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Small Seminar Classroom
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Art Gallery Wall
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Active Classroom
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Makerspace
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Active Multi-Purpose Classroom
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Restroom
Learning Commons The custom wallcovering in the workcafe is reminiscent of a mural on the Culture House, an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The bold colors and organic shapes inspire creativity.
Learning Commons A carpeted conversation area with more traditional style furniture creates a spot where non-traditional students might feel more comfortable. Acoustical properties such as carpet, ceiling panels, and baffles absorb sound to make the large space more private.
Makerspace White board walls and ample storage space allow students to use the room to be creative. Standing height desks allow them to walk up to work on projects.
Active Classroom Flexible furniture allows the room to be configured in different ways to keep up with the student’s needs. A glass curtain wall allows light to flow throughout the space.
Tutoring Center A grouping of tables provide a community feeling while closed rooms provide auditory privacy for one-on-one meetings or study sessions.
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Retail Design
Betty & Jack Retail Space / Studio III
Individual
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Fall 2017
2,000 Sq Feet
AutoCAD, Revit, Hand Drafting
Responsibilities Research, concept development, space planning, Revit model building, material selections, and hand renderings
Objective Design a flagship high-end accessory store and create branding that compliments the established luxury brand but also highlights the store’s individuality
Concept Inspiration is drawn from speakeasies in the 1920s, focusing on the excitement and rebellion found in the Roaring 20s
Solution A streamline layout is created and intertwined with whimsical design influences while art deco motifs combine the two together
First Floor
First Floor Planning
Second Floor Planning
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Custom shelving is used to hold as much merchandise in the most effective manner possible
9 A front kiosk allows shoppers to be greeted as soon as they enter the building
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First Floor Legend
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Vestibule Eyewear Jewelry and Watches Restroom
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Store Window Front Kiosk Wallets Receiving
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Elevator Fragrances Fire Stair
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Belts, Gloves, Hats Handbags Stock Room
Women’s Lounge and Cash Wrap
First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan
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Second Floor
Lighting Legend
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Men’s and women’s accessories are split between floors to create an easy shopping experience
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The men’s cigar lounge and bar is located by windows to combine an art deco aesthetic with exterior views of the city
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Second Floor Legend
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Elevator Entrance
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Men’s Cigar Lounge and Bar
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Fragrances
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Briefcases, Watches
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Luggage
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Women’s Furs and Outerwear
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Firestair
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Restroom
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Dressing Room
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Stockroom
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Men’s Outerwear and Accessories
Entrance Views Curved displays move shoppers around the space. LVT that resembles wooden flooring is juxtaposed with emerald glossy tile upon entering the building
Sunglasses and Jewelry Custom built glass boxes with a bronze structure showcase jewelry in an interactive way. Exposed brick is reminiscent of speakeasies’ exposed structures.
Second Floor Coats and furs are hung in custom built shelving with an art deco motif. Thick velvet drapery panels enclose the changing rooms. The cigar lounge and bar has exposed brick and custom cabinets.
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Product Design
Juncture Reclaim Project / Furniture Design
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Fall 2019
Objective In a group of two, design and build a piece of furniture using 95% recycled materials
Concept The design intent is to combine connections found in nature with the solidarity that also comes from time spent in nature
Solution This updated take on a park bench allows users to sit alone, or provides a space where two strangers might interact and establish a connection
Process Concept development, sketches, shop drawings, gathering of supplies, building base, adding chair backs, and lastly, covering cushions
The MOD 3D Printed Chair / Furniture Design
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Fall 2019
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Objective Follow the process of designing a custom piece of furniture
Concept Combining simple shapes to create a comfortable piece of modular furniture that can provide different seating options
Solution The two pieces of a low back settee can be taken apart and moved around to create a wide club chair. This creates a seating option for one or two people depending on the configuration.
Process Sketches, shop drawings, building in Revit, then printing with 3D printer
Cricket Coffee Lighting Project / Coloring and Lighting /
Fall 2018
Objective Design and build an energy efficient portable light fixture based on a source of inspiration. Use bought or found materials to create an operable lighting product.
Concept Part of the equipment for a hobby typically enjoyed by rural males - a mesh tin cricket box - and a sleek accessory for proper ladies’ coffee service - a glass carafe with brass stand - come together to create a light fixture that represents the perfect Sunday afternoon.
Solution Although drastically different, both aspects of the lamp and activities represented provide refreshment, energy, and renewal.
Process Gathered cricket box and coffee carafe from a local antique store; then purchased 60W LED vintage style bulb and wiring; stripped wiring to attach to bulb; and assembled all pieces together
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Photography
Hand Rendering
Caroline Harris
Thank you!
662-321-0139
emilycaroline.harris@gmail.com
Tupelo, Mississippi