Ellie Polk Portfolio

Portfolio Elli e Polk

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Table of Contents 01

The Raffles Hotel | Singapore

Hospitality Design | Fourth Year Fall

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Jean Georges | Napa

Restaurant Design | Second Year Spring

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HermĂŠs | India

Retail Design | Second Year Spring

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TikTok Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia

Commercial Design | Third Year Spring

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Elle Boutique

Hand Rendering | Second Year Fall

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Graphic Design

Graphic Design | Third Year Summer

The Raffles Hotel | Singapore AutoCad | SketchUp | Podium | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign

The intention behind the re-design of The Raffles Hotel is to create an experience that stands out among the extravagance of Singapore – because sometimes it is best to elegantly embrace history instead of trying to make history. Many things come and go, making their marks on the timeline of the past. So, in order to stand the test of time something has to embrace history, rather than trying to make history. The hierarchy of nobility system is something that has done well with this idea and has, in turn, stood the test of time. This system is a hereditary status that and communicates wealth, strength, and power. Dynasties have been brought to life and held power for hundreds of years because of this system, and it continues on. Today, the hierarchy of nobility system has been not only embraced, but reinvented, and the Raffles Singapore takes this reinvention to another level.

Site Analysis Diagram

Denotes a radius 1mile + from The Raffles Hotel

ATTRACTIONS

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Orchard Road | Shopping 18 minute walk | 5 minute drive

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A s i a n C i v i l i z at i o n s M u s e u m 18 minute walk | 5 minute drive

M a r i n a B ay S a n d s 18 minute walk | 5 minute drive

The Raffles Hotel

Sun Path Diagram

First Floor Plan

Lobby Rendering

D I N I N G

The Lee Society

The 430

The House

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Yuan The Lee Society Bar

The Lee Society Front Right Bar in Plan This bar is named The Lee Society, a is a tribute to the current reigning dynasty in Singapore. All of the art in this bar is from the Lee Kong Chian personal art collection. This bar, keeping the original tradition of Raffles alive, serves the famous Singapore Sling, and welcomes the public to experience the redefined past that Raffles has embraced.

The Lee Society | FF&E Selections and Concept Image

The Lee Society Bar | Night Scene

The 430 Back Right Restaurant in Plan

The 430 | Restaurant Bar

The 430 | Restaurant Seating

FF&E Selections and Concept Image

There are two restaurants in Raffles, The House of Yuan and The 430, both named after the founding dynasties of Singapore. There are 430 ships in a fleet and this restaurant is named after the Nanyang Fleet, which is a branch of the Qing Dynasty that created a trading hub on the land that is today known as Singapore.

The design of this restaurant has a slight nautical influence as a tribute to this founding fleet.

S U I T E S

Orang Suites 524 Square Feet 6 Suites on Second Guest Level

Besar Suites 691 Square Feet 14 Suites on Second Guest Level

Sida Suites 806 Square Feet 14 Suites on Second Guest Level

P erdana Suites 815 Square Feet 17 Suites on Second Guest Level

Mentiri Suites 691 Square Feet 6 Suites on Second Guest Level

Kaya S uite 815 Square Feet 1 Suite on Second Guest Level

Second Floor Plan | Guest Suites

Orang Suite

Besar S uite

Sida Suite

K and QQ Connecting Typical

K and QQ Connecting Typical

K and QQ Connecting Typical

Perdana S uite

Mentiri S uite

Kaya S uite

K and QQ Connecting Typical

K and QQ Connecting Typical

Two Bedroom Typical

Courage Suites The first level guest room option are the commanding suites, which include three different suite types. These suites are each named after the commanding officers, who are fourth in line in the hierarchy of Singapore nobility. All guest rooms named in Maylay, which is the national language of Singapore. The design intent with this scheme, and the ones to follow, are to enforce the qualities of the elite that pair with the hierarchy of nobility. The Commanding Suites emphasize strength, which is enforced through the gray color scheme.

Orang Suite Courtyard View ADA and Assistive Listening Options

Besar Suite Courtyard View Walk-In closet ADA and Assistive Listening Options

Sida S uite Foyer Entry Secondary Entrance Private Veranda Besar Suite King Typical

Courage Suite King Headwall Typical

FF&E Selections

Courage Suite Vanity Elevation

Courage Suite Tub Wall Elevation

Wisdom Suites The next set of suites are the wisdom suites. These suites are each named after the Prime Minister positions, who are third in line in the hierarchy of Singapore nobility. These suites represent the wisdom quality of the elite, which is mirrored in the qualities expected of a Prime Minister. This is subtly enforced through the blue color scheme that also symbolizes wisdom. The wall covering in this design was chosen because of the meaning it holds. It is covered in lotus flowers, also representative of wisdom. This room scheme juxtaposes an edgy theme with an innocent trait and position of nobility due to the modernity and dark colors paired with the wall covering.

Perdana Suite Courtyard View MGarden entiri S uite and Courtyard View Separate Makeup Vanity Larger Closet

Perdana Suite King Typical

FF&E Selections

Door Design

Wisdom Suite Concept Image

Corridor Design

Perdana Suite King Headwall Typical

Nobility S uite Kaya Suite

The final scheme is dedicated to the presidential suites, named the Kaya Suites. This scheme represents the nobility. The nobility are at the top of the hierarchy because although the royal families rule, they are controlled by the wealth of the nation. The Kaya Suites have a dominating green and gold color scheme to emphasize their extreme wealth. This suite includes a gold leaf detail on the wainscot, but also has a gold wall covering inlaid. The wall covering is meant to symbolize bamboo, which is known for its strength and good fortune. Again, like in all the prior room types, the arch is used to reinvent coat of arms, something that has stood the test of time.

RELAX Wet Bar with Refrigeration Nespresso and Tea Set Pantry Dining Area for 8 Game Table Living Area for 6+

REJUVENATE King and QQ Option Down Duvet and Pillows Daily Linen and Towel Changes Turn Down Service Nightly Private Parlor in each Bedroom

REFRESH

Acqua di Parma Bath Products Turkish Cotton Towels and Robes Steam Shower Powder Bath

Kaya Suite Two Bedroom Typical

Kaya Suite QQ Headwall Typical

FF&E Selections and Concept Image

Kaya Suite Tub / v.. Bathroom Elevation

S uite Art P ackage

Injury

by Krisztiรกn Tejfel

Wisdom Suite Art Package

My Beautiful Dark Soul II.

by Krisztiรกn Tejfel

Landscape, Villagers on the River

by Cheyong Soo Pieng

Moon Glow

by Helen Bellaver

Courage Suite Art Package

Legend

by Helen Bellaver

Jean Georges | Napa Revit | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator

Jean Georges Napa is a place where patrons can come for lunch to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the California countryside, or for dinner to share an intimate meal with the ones who make their life important. The design intent is to create a different experience for those who come to dine during the day and those who come in the evening. The experiential transformation in the atmosphere of the space is seen throughout the contrast of the renderings between the different times of occupancy. The goal of Jean Georges Napa is to design a place that promotes a sense of freedom and individual importance through seamless transitions inside coupled with intimate spaces.

Floor Plan

FF&E Vignette

Art Package

Bar and Upstairs Seating

Booth Seating Elevation

Downstairs Seating Elevation

Upstairs Seating View from Bar

Back Bar Elevation

Hermés | India AutoCad | Sketch-Up | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator

The intention behind the design of this Hermés, located in New Delhi, India, is to create an environment where women can come to feel empowered. The goal of the design is to carry on the classy elegance that the brand Hermés perfectly portrays, through simplicity and intentionality. In India, orange is representative of celebration and expression, two things that are valued in the Hermés community.

Floor Plan

View from Accessory Display

Accessory Display Elevation

Jewelry Display Elevation

Clothing Display Elevation

T ikT ok Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia AutoCad | SketchUp | Podium | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign

The intention behind the design of the new TikTok headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, was to create an environment that emphasized TikTok’s mission: to capture the world’s creativity, knowledge, and precious life moments. In order to do this, we implemented design details such as ample windows to capture the views and secondary workspaces scattered throughout the building in order to encourage team building. When tasked with this project, my group was excited to get to spend the semester working on such an energetic space.

One of the biggest challenges we faced upon starting the process was daylight. Tallinn, Estonia experiences dramatic changes in the amount of daylight throughout the year, ranging from about six hours in the winter to eighteen hours in the summer. In order to compensate for this and promote the health and wellbeing of the TikTok employees, we knew the design would have to allow controlled natural light. Working on this project heavily reinforced the steps of the design process - Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation - and we were able to see the importance of the whole process.

Employee Kitchen

Floor Plan Second Floor

Collaborative Workspace

Financial Services Department

Indoor Patio

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES

TRAINING MEETING AREA AREA

KITCHEN & EATING AREA

KITCHEN & EATING AREA

SEATING AREA

COLLABORATIVE SPACE

V E RT IC A L EG R E S S

LOUNGE AREA

MEETING AREA

V E RT IC A L EG R E S S

WORKOUT AREA

V E RT IC A L EG R E S S

CONTENT CREATION STUDIO

Home

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

LOBBY

Discover

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

OPEN TO BELOW

MEETING AREA

LEVEL 3

MEETING EXECUTIVES AREA

TOUCHDOWN AREA

FINANCIAL SERVICES

OPEN TO BELOW

LEVEL 2

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

MEETING AREA

COMMUNICATIONS

MEETING AREA

EVENT PLANNING

LEVEL 1

Inbox

Touchdown Area Kitchen

Me

Stacking Diagram

Restrooms

Graphics and Design

Game Room

Touchdown Area

Sunset: 3:20 PM

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Dec. 21

Touchdown Area

Sunset: 10:10 PM July 21

Sunrise: 4:45 AM July 21

Sunrise: 9:20 AM Dec. 21

Axillary Matrix

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Retail Design Hand Rendering

The intention behind the design of this boutique, is to create more than a quick place to grab a missing wardrob link- the intention is to create a shopping experience. This company highly values each indivudual, and the intentionality behind the design of this boutique further supports this company mission statement. Everyone who walks through these doors on Madison Avenue is going to leave feeling valued. The goal is to create a story that is impossible to forget.

Blouse Display

Gown Display

Fitting Rooms

Front Entry

Facade

Checkout Lounge

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign

Included are a few of the graphic design projects I completed when getting my minor in Industrial and Graphic Design during the summer of 2020. Our learning included much about layouts and hierarchy, but there was an emphasis on typography - the origins, pairings, and terminology.

P oster Design

The goal of this project was to create basic layouts that could be used as templates for poster design or other layouts.

Each of these layouts were created to be a template to incorporate typography and imagery, in order to communicate the desired message or idea.

Repetition

The purpose of this project was to create a singe pattern with the intention of repetition, where the original pattern would unknown at a larger scale. This technique would be very useful, for example, with textile design.

This project advanced the concept of poster design. The purpose was to create a balanced composition that What is attention to all the elements and creatively represented Lunch Learn: commanded a current&event.

The poster to the left is designed Contemporary Houseplants 101 for a MoMA exhibit featuring contemporary art, and the poster to the right is for a lunch and learn at the botanical Art? gardens.

What is contemporary art? In this course, you’ll consider this question through more than 70 works of art made between 1980 and the present, with a focus on art from the past decade. You’ll hear directly from artists, architects, and designers from around the globe about their creative processes, materials, and inspiration. Come along as artists invite us into their studios, out into their neighborhoods, and to experiment with the materials they use.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Museum of Modern Art 11 W 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 moma.org

Houseplants are a wonderful means of livening up your indoor spaces, and Caitlin Hastings, owner of Birmingham houseplant shop Botanica, has tips to ensure your indoor foliage stays bright and lush.

Join us for this free informational session to hear from Caitlin on what it takes to make your houseplants thrive and look as good as the day they were purchased!

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Birmingham Botantical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, AL 35223 https://bbgardens.org/ houseplants-101.php

B O D O N I S T A N D A R D B O O K

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This project emphasized knowledge of typography. We were given six different fonts and were tasked with creating a composition that pushed the eye to read the entirety of the word “typography”. The challenge came with this project because we were tasked with using only partial letters and allow the brain to understand the implied meaning.

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Hierarchy

The goal of this project was to create a primary, secondary, and tertiary level of hierarchy using type and image. We were tasked with finding an image that included a letter form, and then pairing that image with a quote. We had to include the image, the letter, the quote, and the typeface into the layout in a way that directed the viewers eye from the highest level of hierarchy all the way to the last level of hierarchy.

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