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Ellie Tuohy
ABOUT
Hello! My name is Ellie and I am a determined and innovative Interior Architecture and Design Student at Birmingham City University. I have a passion for combining my interests of media and design. Since beginning my studies, I have learnt many software’s, improved on my computer literacy, research and communication skills.
I have much experience unpicking and responding to a brief, designing in mind for a specific audience since studying Media from GCSE to A-Level which I have carried on into my degree.
I am a firm believer that human experience and well-being should be at the forefront of a design, something that I strive to incorporate into each project.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Interior Architecture and Design
Birmingham City University (2020-2023)
Level 6 (Third Year)
A-Levels
Park Hall Academy Sixth Form
Media Studies
History
English Literature
Extended Project
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Auto CAD
Rhino
Sketch Up
Enscape
SKILLS
Sketching
CAD drawings
3D Model making
InDesign
Photoshop
Premier Pro
Illustrator
CERTIFICATIONS
Video production
Rendering Model Making
Communicating Presenting Analytical thinking
A B B A*
The National Conference Centre, Bickenhill, SolihullBanqueting Waitress
2018 - Present
- Assist in setting up conferences and wedding venues for over 700 guest capacity
- Experience of working quickly and efficiently within a team
Student Representative
2020-2021
Work Placement at Scruffy Dog Creative Group
September 2022 (1 week)
- Experience within the Experiential design Industry
Chair of Governors Sixth Form Progress Award
2019
Sixth Form Academy Colours Award
2019
C V E L L I E T U O H Y
C O N T E N T S 01 / D E S I G N I N T E G R A T I O N ‘IN TOUCH EXPERIENCES’ EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN COMPANY J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 3 04 / T R A N S F O R M I N G S P A C E S 1 ‘HYBRID EXPERIENCE CENTRE’ J U N E 2 0 2 0 02 / T R A N S F O R M I N G S P A C E S 2 “COME TO YOUR SENSES” M A Y 2 0 2 2 03 / I N T E R I O R S T R A T E G I E S ‘THE SECOND LIFE STORE’ D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 1 ..................................................................... 01-05 ................................................................ 06-07 .................................................................... 08-10 ................................................................ 11-12
I N T E R C O N N E C T I V I T Y A C C E S S I B I L I T Y
/ DESIGN INTEGRATION -
JANUARY 2023
‘IN TOUCH EXPERIENCES’ OFFICE SPACE
Designing an office space for ‘In Touch Experiences’, a proposed experiential design company as well as space for a cohabiting company.
Both floors are separate to give a sense of identity to each company, however are connected vertically through the central spiral staircase which features integrated seating. This is to encourage collaboration and interconnectivity.
KEY FOCUS:
Identity, user experience, collaboration, Interconnectivity, hybrid spaces and well-being.
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RESOLUTION INFORMAL MEETING AREA 0 Scale 1:200 5 10 20M MEETING ROOM SECOND FLOOR 1:200 WATER TANK 2 02 EXTERIOR FIRE EXIT KITCHEN AREA MEETING ROOM SOCIAL HUB RELAXED WORK SPACES OUTDOOR BALCONY TOILETS LIFT 81 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 GF FF SF A SOUTH SECTION 1:200 4402.1139 3145.5032 3513.2264 198.4127 4589.9450 1 01-01 EQUILIBRIUM DISEQUILIBRIUM FIRST FLOOR 1:200 0 Scale 1:200 5 10 20M WATER TANK 2 01 01-02 EXTERIOR FIRE EXIT FLEXIBLE WORK SPACE/ SEATING AREA FOR EVENTS OUT RELAXED SPACE WITH KITCHENETTE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 EQUILIBRIUM DISEQUILIBRIUM 81 FIRST FLOOR 1:200 0 Scale 1:200 5 10 20M WATER TANK 2 01 EXTERIOR FIRE EXIT LIFT FLEXIBLE WORK SPACE/ SEATING AREA FOR EVENTS OUT WORKSPACE FOR COHABITING COMPANIES 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 RESOLUTION 0 Scale 1:200 5 10 20M SECOND FLOOR 1:200 WATER TANK 2 02 EXTERIOR FIRE EXIT OFFICE WORK SPACE SUSTAINABILITY/ UPCYLING WORKSHOP WITH MATERIALS LIBRARY 81 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 GF FF SF A SOUTH SECTION 0 Scale 1:200 5 10 20M 1:200 4402.1139 3145.5032 3513.2264 198.4127 4589.9450 1 01-01 01
BASEMENT INFILL 4402.1139 198.4127 3145.5032 3513.2264 FF 198.4127 4589.9450 SF GF LONG SECTION 1:100 01-03 2m 2m 4m 6m 8m 10m 1:100 02
The staircase creates vertical connections between the first and second floor with a integrated seating area in between.
Represents the balance within the building as it is the ‘middle ground’ where both companies converge and the barrier between the different floors is more relaxed.
Seating areas are on each level to encourage users to gravitate towards the staircase and associate it with socialisation and collaboration.
FEATURES:
- Acoustic timber pannels
- Integrated seating
- Embedded LED nosing
- Biophilic design
Inspired by Paul Cocksedge’s ‘Living Staircase.’
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PHYSICAL MODEL
- MDF 3mm thick
- Laser cut & etched
- Mount board
- Moss
- Sandpaper
- Paint
- UHU glue
- Superglue
- Recycled plastic
ACOUSTIC FOAM INSULATION CONCRETE TIMBER JOISTS TIMBER FLOOR BOARDS 150 177 20 TREAD 280MM NOSING 26MM HEIGHT RISER 150MM NOT TO SCALE EMBEDDED LED RISER TREAD NON SLIP CARPET STRINGER HANDRAIL NON SLIP CARPETED STAIR TREAD ALIMINUM STAIR NOSE WITH LED DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2 0 400mm 1:20 04
- Rhino - Enscape - Photoshop 3D RENDERED MODEL
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First floor Office space
Second floor Office space
TRANSFORMING SPACES 2
‘COME TO YOUR SENSES’
Repurposing existing derelict buildings and reimagining a future use and purpose for them.
Created for the lighting brand ‘ILANEL’ explores how light, being an object, can come alive and reconnect users to the space around them.
Created: Immersive lighting store with an exhibition to engage visitors and make more of an experience out of their visit.
KEY FOCUS: Reconnection, re-discovering the senses, immersive design, repurposing and reusing buildings, design for the future
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RENDERED SECTION
GF B SCALE BAR 1:50 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 12821.4 6864 3282 3282 2370.9 1781.8 GF B 10986.7 6864 3282 3282 2370.9 901.8 2449.3 179.1 SECTION A-A
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SECTION B-B
07 SKETCH OF EXISTING SITE
RENDERED SECTION B-B PROPOSED RENDERED EXTERIOR ELEVATION 08
STRATEGIES
‘SECOND-LIFE STORE’
Concept hybrid store for the fashion brand ‘Collina Strada.’
Features: retail store, exhibition space and a upcycling workshop.
Aim: To connect the visitors to the space and create a lasting experience.
RESOLUTION
SECOND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
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/ INTERIOR
SCALE 1:100 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 1661 2478 2786 927 2011 15219 2271 7748 3520 1258 3352 463 6165 927 254 1406 900 2668 3351 2125 3430 403 4238 3716 3209 440 8839 8844 2312 638 2661 2154 195 4050 Void in level. Looks down to ground floor 79 INTERIOR STRATEGIES SCALE 1:100 DRAWN Ellie Tuohy APPROVED CHECKED "The Second life store" UNIT millimeters DATE 08/12/2021 NOTES: First floor plan represents the DISEQUILIBRIUM Digital immersive exhibition featuring LED screens. It introduces the 'conflic of fast fashion within the industry and how the brand 'Collina Strada' is trying to 'resolve it.' Void This shape is cut out of both FF and SF to allow light from the skylight on the roof to enter the space. This void can be seen as an atrium space. Back wall windows on the right side, 4 windows have been removed as the aesthetic for this floor is to be dark to represent the disequilibrium. The facade windows are blocked by the new facade decoration which also makes this floor darker. Both fire exits and lifts have much space for circulation control in the event of an emergency, FIRST FLOOR
STORAGE SCALE 1:100 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 14888 4785 3425 1856 1870 2990 2186 2263 1997 2030 1910 4162 Ø4164 1013 2500 1000 650 385 5235 1050 254 1200 7013 8350 9433 1512 2209 5810 900 1600 3970 914 2354 4857 1050 254 3522 Cut out shape of the void for the floors above 4883 2420 4232 1280 9494 79 Mannequin display doubles as a catwalk for events Helix staircase from GF to SF 2543 2587 1270 4232 1211 609 3482 2290 1674 3015 5091 2155 2970 1614 1800 1285 165 2161 ENTRANCES INTERIOR STRATEGIES SCALE 1:100 DRAWN Ellie Tuohy APPROVED CHECKED "The Second life store" UNIT millimeters DATE 08/12/2021 NOTES: Ground floor plan represents an EQUILIBRIUM retail store for the brand 'Collina Strada.' Equilibrium showing a 'normal' and conventional' retail store that customers would expect. Revolving doors used to keep heat inside building. Disabled access door for customers unable to enter through revolving doors. Lifts for people unable to use stairs, fire exits on either side of building The layout of the ground floor retail space is relaxed and open plan so that circulation for customers is fluid and safe for any emergency exit Added exterior doors where the fire exits are located. Windows on the facade next to the catwalk/display have had the column between them removed so that customers can see into the building and view the catwalk events
DISEQUILIBRIUM
EQUILIBRIUM
SCALE 1:100 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 79 4072 2631 2631 6000 1200 682 603 1000 3147 4238 6920 2840 1847 971 1942 788 4740 4740 1200 1200 3380 3028 3970 914 913 827 1512 2199 568 531 690 1390 1526 782 820 748 913 737 716 1473 737 982 1965 737 1000 2929 5379 Workshop area for customers Work place for Collina Strada staff INTERIOR STRATEGIES SCALE 1:100 DRAWN Ellie Tuohy APPROVED CHECKED "The Second life store" UNIT millimeters DATE 08/12/2021 NOTES: Second floor plan RESOLUTION. The brand 'Collina Strada' teaches customers how they can give their wardrobe a 'second life' encourages upcycling old clothing instead of resorting to fast fashion The void goes through the SF as well as the FF. Allows natural light from skylight to enter through the floors and down to the GF Two sections on the floor the workshop area where customers create sustainable clothing, and a workplace with meeting rooms or Collina Strada staff to work. Toilets are also located on the SF as it will be an area where people will be spending a lot of time. Both sections have relaxing areas to make the atmosphere feel more welcoming and inclusive
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RENDERED SECTION 10
04 / TRANSFORMING SPACE 1 STORYBOARDING - USER EXPERIENCE 11
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