Emilie Luce 2025 Interior Design Portfolio by Emilie Luce

E LEMILIE LUCE

University of Arkansas

Interior Architecture and Design

Expected Graduation - May 2025

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My name is Emilie Luce and I am a fourth-year Interior Architecture + Design student, from Dallas, Texas. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, and am eager to share my passions for design.

From a young age, I have had a creative mindset and admired the small details in the world around me. I found myself exploring this passion through creative drawings, art, and design classes. These activities allowed me to express myself and explore my creativity within. Since discovering this passion, I’ve wanted to use these traits in my future career for a purpose greater than myself.

After studying interior architecture and design for the past three and a half years, my passion for imaginative and innovative thinking has only grown. I have been able to refine my creativity to curate spaces that focus on functionality, cohesiveness, and attention to detail. While improving in these areas, I have developed an interest in the user experience and how designs can affect day-to-day life. My desire is to use these skills to assist clients in realizing their visions by creating user-focused spaces that improve lives.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my work,

Emilie

Luce

CONTACT

EMILIE LUCE

EXPERIENCE

CONTACT

940-600-0911

CONTACT

940-600-0911

luceemiliea@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eluce @emlucedesigns

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eluce

@emlucedesigns

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

January 2025 - Present

ACHIEVEMENTS

January 2025 - Present

Teaching Assistant

in May - August 2024

EDUCATION

Fayetteville, AR

Metropolis Future 100 Award 2025 Recipient

Bachelor of Interior

Architecture & Design

University of Arkansas - Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design

Architecture & Design

Bachelor of Interior

August 2021 - May 2025

GPA: 3.8

Fayetteville, AR

Course assisting for History of Interior Design class at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. Assisting professor through lessons and grading, helping students with assignments and study sessions, and ensuring students are learning material

May - August 2024

HOK Interiors Intern

Architecture & Design

University of Arkansas - Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design

August 2021 - May 2025

GPA: 3.8

August 2021 - May 2025

University of ArkansasFay Jones School of Architecture & Design

University of Arkansas - Study Abroad Rome Center

GPA: 3.8

May - June 2023

University of Arkansas - Study Abroad Rome Center

May - June 2023

Honors Courses

Study Abroad Courses: Design Tours

IARD 2823H - Honors

Interior Design Materials

Modern & Contemporary Rome

IARD 2883H - Honors

SKILLS

EDUCATION SKILLS

REVIT

Modern & Contemporary Rome

History of Interior Design

University of ArkansasStudy Abroad Rome Center

REVIT

ENSCAPE

RHINO

May - June 2023

RHINO

ADOBE SUITE

ILLUSTRATOR

PHOTOSHOP

Study Abroad Courses: Design Tours

ILLUSTRATOR

PHOTOSHOP

INDESIGN

Modern & Contemporary Rome

INDESIGN

VIRTUAL REALITY

MODEL MAKING

SPACE PLANNING

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

ACHIEVEMENTS

Steelcase Next Design Competition Submission Finalist - 2023

U of A Major Greek 2025 Recipient - Academic Recognition by Chapter Chancellor’s List: Spring 2023, Fall 2024 Tau Sigma Delta Top 20% Honor

2024-2025 Dean’s List: Fall 2021 - Fall 2024

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum

December 2023 - Present

ASID Membership Chair

University of Arkansas Student Chapter

Dallas, TX

Interned with HOK Interiors team, participated in government, healthcare, and sports/recreation projects, created space plans, construction documents, furniture packages, material boards, and schedules, communicated with vendors, and toured furniture and material showrooms

ASID Membership Chair

Fayetteville, AR

INVOLVEMENT

Chi Omega Psi

99 Balloons Organization

Serving ASID student chapter by encouraging participation, accounting for all active memberships, planning events and meetings, communicating ASID opportunities to Fay Jones student body, and assisting fellow officers

July 2022, January 2023

Shadowing

Interiors By Inspirations

University of Arkansas Student Chapter Interiors By Inspirations

Dallas, TX

Fayetteville, AR Dallas, TX

Shadowed designer for client visit, interviewed client, developed preliminary space planning ideas and finishes, and organized client notes

Attended Dallas Market with designer, observed process of wholesale market and selecting furniture, lighting, and materials

Community Against Cancer Habitat for Humanity

Beautiful Lives Boutique

Interior Design Mentor Support Leader Volunteer Volunteer Member Volunteer

SKILLS

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Society:

01 Next Design Office

Dallas, Texas

Workplace Design

Third Year Fall 2023

Individual Work

Softwares - Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite

The Next office is an architecture and design workplace project located in Dallas, Texas. This third floor office was designed for 46 employees that desired a younger perspective on workplace design, bridging the gap between in-person and remote working, integrating digital and physical work together, and encouraging community throughout the office. Through these needs, came the design concept of “ideation to creation” which stems from the actual process of design. “Ideation to creation” embodies the process of developing ideas and bringing them to reality. This concept was chosen to allow Next employees to feel inspired and motivated to generate design ideas and bring them to life. The design concept was integrated into every decision regarding space planning, programming, built-elements, furniture selections, and bright material palettes. The user needs were prioritized throughout the office to incorporate flexibility and amenities that could mold with Next. The concept and overall design of this office provided a space for Next to create innovative design, collaborate with one another, and ultimately find resolution and success within the company.

culture of dallas

built environment inside to out perspective

Project + Site Research

NEXT desires a focus on the wellness and mental health of its employees, as opposed to a previous primary focus on production.

PROJECT GOALS

NEXT needs a design that adapts to the gap between remote and in-person workers and finds a happy balance between these working styles.

NEXT wants a fresh and young perspective on what office design should incorporate that varies from their previous offices.

NEXT places a large focus on inclusivity and ensuring that their office will be adaptable to all the many needs of its users.

2601 VICTORY AVENUE, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75201

VICTORY STATION THE LOCALE HOTEL

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

Conceptual Design

IDEATION

CREATION

“Ideation to Creation” is the concept chosen for the design of the Next office. This concept indicates the intentions of designing a user-focused space for the purpose of bringing ideas into creation. This concept was derived from the focus of three main principles: collaboration, innovation, and resolution. These principles indicate the values of Next and the process of design from beginning to end. The “ideation” process represents the beginning steps of the design phase from brainstorming and precedent studies, to developing a strong preliminary design. The “creation” part of the concept represents the later steps of the design process and bringing the ideas to life. The “ideation to creation” concept allows for an innovative workplace that not only meets the needs of Next but enables them to successfully bring their designs t o life in a new way.

COLLABORATION INNOVATION

RESOLUTION

Floor Plans

LEGEND

Ceiling Plans

FINELITE CIRCULAR PENDANT

FINELITE HP2 PENDANT

FINELITE RECESSED CAN LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING MINA PENDANT

STEELCASE DECORATIVE PENDANT LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING ORBEL PENDANT

CUSTOM PENDANT LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING AKOVA PENDANT

FINELITE RECESSED LIGHT

Main Level Reflected Ceiling Plan

CUSTOM PENDANT LIGHT

FINELITE RECESSED CAN LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING SURFACE MOUNTED LIGHT LIGHTING LEGEND

TECH LIGHTING AKOVA PENDANT

FINELITE RECESSED CAN LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING SURFACE MOUNTED LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING AKOVA PENDANT

FINELITE HP2 PENDANT

TOM DIXON PENDANT

STEELCASE DECORATIVE PENDANT LIGHT

STEELCASE PENDANT LIGHT

TECH LIGHTING MINA PENDANT

Flexible Space Design

NIGHT-TIME WORK PARTY

DESGINING FOR USER NEEDS

This mezzanine was designed to offer complete flexibility to Next. The first iteration shows the day time function with a separated work cafe and training classroom. The second iteration shows a night-time variation allowing for employees to open up the north side of the mezzanine to accommodate for a larger meeting or work event. This mezzanine is able to serve many other functions such as a larger classroom or workshops, with the help of movable furniture pieces and an open design.

Material Board

COMMUNAL WORK CAFE

The design of this cafe focused on catering to the various needs of its users. Featuring two sides separated by a centralized meeting room, the communal area (pictured above) offers an open layout for employees to eat and converse while the private side includes individual seating for working while eating. This dual-sided design allows for efficient use of the space and flexibility for the needs of this office.

Workcafe Axon

Workcafe Elevation

1/4’’ = 1’ - 0”

Vicaarbe Anchored Table

Steelcase Coalesse LessThanFive Chair

Steelcase Coalesse Marian 152 Stool

Blu Dot Table

Coalesse Lounge Chair

Design Director Office

Designed for a design director who leads their department projects and works closely with their teams and studio directors. These offices are located in the west “ideation” side of the building with access to workstations, other directors, and resource areas.

Managing Director Office

Designed for the managing director who oversees office productions, meets with clients, and helps other departments. This office is located in the east “creation” side of the building, with close adjacency to the reception for client access, meeting spaces, and the sustainability director.

Studio Director Office

Designed for a studio director who is responsible for staffing projects and ensuring they run smoothly. This office is located in the west “ideation” side of the building with close proximity to workstations and other offices for communication between departments.

Design Intentions

This archive room houses all previous projects, precedent studies, and study models, for employees to use as inspiration for new projects. This space represents the beginning point of the ideation to creation process as ideas start to come to fruition.

Early Concept Model

The centralized tree with arches and surrounding seating serves as a focal point in the space. With the tree representing the outside built environment, the surrounding bench and arches represent NEXT collaborating together to bring

Studio Director Office

Study Model Display

Work Surface

Table Saw

3D Printer

Laser Cutter

S cience Collection Technology Collection Engineering Collection M ath Collection

THE HUB

02 STEM Education Library

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Commercial/Education Design

Third Year Spring 2024

Individual Work

Software - Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite

This project involved turning an on-campus building in Fayettevillle, AR into a STEM education library. Unlike traditional libraries, this space focuses on creating an inventory of educational items for the community to reuse. The main goals for this library were to create a learning environment, unite the Fayetteville community, spark an interest for STEM, and encourage the act of reuse. The overall concept for this design was “mindful connection” which represents the potential to unite a community through interactive learning. In the early stages of this project, thorough research was done in all client groups, geography of the area, and surrounding site. Over five study models were completed in addition to numerous space plans to help orient the program of this library. Science, technology, engineering, and math collections were the main focus of the space to help invite guests to interact with the library’s inventory. A large focus was also placed on the outdoor landscape of the library to draw in the community and offer an interactive learning environment. In addition, custom shelving/built-ins, signage, and materiality were all carefully selected to bring together this user-focused education library.

95,230

Project + Site Research

29,222 Fayetteville student

[Fayetteville Community]

The library will strive to unite the community among families, friends, and all of Fayetteville’s diverse backgrounds. With the city’s rapid expansion, this library will be a vital piece of Fayetteville’s future.

[Fayetteville Student Population]

The student population of Fayetteville will play a large role in the design of the STEM library. The library will focus on inclusion of various learning levels, fields of study, and unique education needs.

Surrounding Site Map

analyzing surrounding businesses to take note of the amenities clients will have nearby

locating nearby schools to analyze walking distances and studying student demographics

studying the sun path to help space planning/programming to avoid harsh light and heat

constructing the topographic landscape to help design the outdoor site of the library

Conceptual Design

Mindful connection represents the overall concept for this library and represents the potential for STEM to unite people through learning and engagement. Within this library, mindful connection is implemented through collection spaces, designated labs for experiementation, group study spaces, workshops, and interactive learning spaces. By opening up to the community and providing access to the benefits of STEM, connections can be made by bringing users’ mind to places they did not know they could reach. creating a learning environment uniting the community sparking a passion for STEM encouraging the act of reuse

Space Planning Diagram

Space Planning

Collections

Hospitality

Collection Hospitality

Retail

Check In/Out

Collections

Hospitality

Retail

Check In/Out

STEM Labs

Storage/Systems

STEM Labs

Storage/Systems

Restrooms/Nursing Room

Study/Learnings Areas

Study/Learning Areas

Circulation Zones

Restrooms/Nursing Room

Admin/Volunteer Staff

Study/Learnings Areas

Circulation Zones

[EXPLORE.

Admin/Volunteer Staff

This conceptual space plan highlights the process of zoning to ensure mindful connection was provoked throughout the space. Programming was placed from west to east sides of the building to help guests in terms of way finding and circulating the library in a practical manner.

Preliminary Space Design Sketches

Circulation

Floor Plans

ENTRANCE/CHECK OUT

HOSPITALITY CAFE

RETAIL SHOP

FLEXIBLE WORKSHOP AREA

ADMINISTRATION

ENTRANCE/CHECK

The entrance/reception area is the main welcoming point and first impression of the STEM library. There are 2 main entrance doors located on the west and south side of the building allowing access from the street or outdoor learning area. The focal point of this entry is the custom reception desk. This piece was designed to best fit the circulation of the space and assist guests from multiple angles. The desk features varying heights to accomodate accessibility needs as well as cove lighting to add an ambience to the space. To the right, a physical model and construction plan drawing can be seen that aided in the design process and decision making of this millwork piece.

FLEXIBLE WORKSHOP SPACE

BUILT-IN SEATING ELEVATION

S cience Collection

LIBRARY INVENTORY Technology Collection

Engineering Collection M ath Collection

TECHNOLOGY

COLLECTION

WEST ENTRANCE EXTERIOR

OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE AXONOMETRIC

The outdoor landscape was one of the main focuses when designing an interactive STEM library. Located right off of West Avenue, it is surrounded by lively restaurants and shops. An outdoor amphitheater for community events and speakers, interactive learning elements, outdoor seating and swings, and bike storage were implemented into this outdoor area. The building facade was also modifed to incorporate a large skylight and window louvers to combat the harsh south-facing sun.

OUTDOOR MATERIAL BOARD

LONGITUDINAL SECTION PERSPECTIVE

03 Senior Living Center

Paderborn, Germany

Hospitality Design

Second Year Spring 2023

Individual Work

Software - Revit, Adobe Suite

New Haven Living

With this 100,000 square foot adaptive reuse project, New Haven

Living center was created. This historical monastery located in Paderborn, Germany was converted into an active adult living facility catered towards clients 55 and above. New Haven offers a new season of life for residents to enjoy relaxation, community, and contentment. The building features residential suites, a restaurant, bar and cafe, game room, pool, fitness center, library, performance space, rooftop garden, and courtyard. The programming design was fixated on encouraging community and togetherness. Focal points such as the courtyard, restaurant, and reception area create innovative spaces for socializing and interacting within the Paderborn community. This project strives to break the stigma of typical facilities, by offering a contemporary environment for residents to enjoy their finer years and indulge in what brings them joy.

Conceptual Design + Space Planning

Space Planning Diagrams

RECEPTION ENTRANCE

Incorporating semi-outdoor spaces was focal throughout this project. The existing building included many apertures that were taken advantage of to connect residents to the outside. The reception area included many curved elements to emphasize the concept of community between residents. Surrounding the top of the reception area is a dome-shaped glass roof. This piece gave a hierarchy to the reception, allowed for a vertical connection between all levels, and cultivated a unique experience upon entrance to the building.

Reception Axonometric

With community as a driving factor throughout this project, the communal courtyard is where this idea fully came to fruition. This existing aperture became the central spot between all residence suites after programming was selected. To create a community space that would draw residents out of their suites, the courtyard was partially infilled to include multi-level common spaces. This design feature was integral to making New Haven Living an interactive community connected to the outside world.

Haworth Orla Armchair TechLighting Pendant Haworth Janus Sofa Haworth Mex-Hi Tables

Courtyard Axonometric

SECOND-LEVEL RESTAURANT

Rooftop Garden

Single Suite Plan + Elevation

Single-User Design

The main focuses were connectivity and brightness. Through an open floor plan users can easily circulate between the private bedroom and living area. Materials and furnishings create a

light to travel into the entry spaces, while material selections such as woods, blues, and greens promote a tranquil environment.

THE WRAPPED LOUNGER

04 The Wrapped Lounger

Interior Sculpture Advanced Studio

Furniture Design

Fourth Year November 2024

Individual Work

Methods - Rhino, Woodworking

During this interior sculpture studio, we were tasked

with envisioning a unique piece of furniture and fabricating it by hand in the woodshop. With a little over a month to complete this process, developing an innovative design was strategic and decisive. The main focus was to create a unique piece of furniture that could serve different purposes all while combining diverse design features such as curved and angled elements. Inspiration was drawn from Hans Wegner’s designs and specifically, his chairs with curved backs. Once the design was completed and calculated, the type of wood was selected and purchased. The process of dividing the chair into parts and identifying points of joinery, was a new challenge but created a deep understanding into the process of furniture production and techniques of woodworking. With the wrapped lounger completed, I was able to take away an appreciation for hands-on construction, detailed furniture design, and ergonomic understanding.

Process Sketches

Curved Back Layering Process

THE WRAP PED LOUNGER

The final product of the Wrapped Lounger has a modern edge that is softened by the warm oak wood and blue cotton wrap. The construction of this chair was a complex process. With the curved back and angled legs many joints and tedious cuts were needed. The curved back required three layers of angled seams and took multiple weeks to cut, secure, and shape. Joints were put into the back, the legs, the supports, and connecting dowels. Assembling the chair became challenging with the angled profile and floating backrest. The frame was secured first, and then the dowels were drilled to allow for connection with the back rest. After, the seat was dropped in and screwed through the supports for extra security. Finally, the recycled cotton yarn was wrapped around the back for extra comfort and added color.

Overall, the chair rendered true to its design and intentions. This chair can fit many different needs and wrap around each user!

05 Technical Drawings

Construction and Detailed Drawings

2023 - 2024

Individual Work

Software - Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator

Construction Plans

Ceiling Plan

Accessibility Drawings

Millwork Construction Drawings

Detailed Elevation Detailed Sections Construction Detail

All millwork construction shall comply with the current edition of the building codes and regulations and all other applicable codes, ordinances and statutes.

The millwork contractor shall investigate, verify and be responsible for all conditions and dimensions of the fixtures and shall notify the Interior Designer about any condition requiring modification or change.

Millwork contractor to submit shop drawings to designer for review prior to fabrication or installation

Entrance Desk Detailed Plan

All written dimensions shall have precedence over drawing scale. All dimensions shall be verified in the field before proceeding with work. The designer shall be notified of any errors or dimensions requiring correction. All dimensions are to grid line, face of masonry, centerline or face of stud, unless otherwise noted.

Contractor shall be responsible for adequately bracing and protecting all work during construction against damage, breakage, collapse, and misalignment.

Details shown are for appearance purposes only and are not intended to supersede fabrication methods

Architectural woodwork shall be manufactured and / or installed to meet or exceed the criteria in the current

for custom grade

06 Creative Works

Hand Drawings and Creative Projects

2020 - 2024

Individual Work

Medias - Sketching, Watercolor, Marker, Modeling

Creative Drawings

Studio Project Drawings Expressive Bodies

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