CORPORATE DESIGN
W.W. GAY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS HEADQUARTERS ................
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS .....................
HEALTHCARE DESIGN
BAPTIST
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Good design marries beauty and function. However, it is not enough to simply arrive at this union. Great design must mirror the human heart. Design holds the power to shape attitudes and behaviors, and so should be used with skill and care. As we breathe into a space it can breathe life, inspiration, and happiness into us. An effective designer recognizes this connection and relies on creative thinking to elevate a space beyond aesthetics, creating a sanctuary. This place of refuge empowers and changes us. Design’s transformative nature is key to inspiring the human spirit.
NEW CONSTRUCTION | 50,000 SQFT
JACKSONVILLE, FL
One of the leading mechanical contractors in Northeast Florida, W.W. Gay has been an iconic part of the Jacksonville community since 1962. In the midst of a renovation design, a fire destroyed a portion of the old office, and the project direction changed to provide W.W. Gay with a new 50,000 SF office building. The design leans heavily on industrial cues, with exposed ceilings throughout, raw wood looks, stained concrete, and dark, masculine colors. Previously, their offices had been a maze of long corridors, and the new design took great care to incorporate wide passageways that double as public gathering and collaborative spaces. The floor plan was designed to encourage chance encounters along a central spine, to increate workplace community and connection.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed 2023
PROJECT ROLE: Lead Interior Designer
CONTRIBUTIONS: Programming, Conceptual & Schematic
Design, Design Development, Material Selections & Specifications, Furniture Specifications, Engineering
Coordination, Construction Documents, Contract Administration
W.W. GAY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS HEADQUARTERS
DIAGRAMMING:
The users reviewed over seven diagrammatic options for the overall layout prior to finalized interior floor plans. As the group had been in makeshift conditions for many years, the team spent countless hours working through programming to develop space needs alongside the users. The end result was a quadrant- based layout, where enclosed office surrounded open office space. All spaces were connected with a central “spine” through the building. Here color was overlayed on the plans to show users seating counts and grwoth potential for the new office.
TEST FIT DIAGRAMS
OPEN OFFICE RENDERING
CONFERENCE ROOM RENDERING
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS HEADQUARTERS
NEW CONSTRUCTION | 60,000 SQFT
JACKSONVILLE, FL
With the re-development of the downtown Jacksonville Shipyards, the historic waterfront will welcome a new office building – home to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars will occupy three floors in the building for the team’s business operations. Maximizing growth potential and providing ample collaborative space were key components to the space plan. Through the application of forms and materials in a minimal backdrop, we experience bold moments, light, and movement. The interiors are active, inciting, and speak to the power and prowess of the Jaguars. The new office offers an open, and flexible workspace that keeps up to the Jaguars fast-paced team approach to working. The result is an energetic collaborative environment that brings the excitement of game day to the workplace every day.
PROJECT STATUS: To Be Completed 2026
PROJECT ROLE: Project Manager, Lead Interior Designer
CONTRIBUTIONS: Programming, Conceptual & Schematic
Design, Design Development, Material Selections & Specifications, Furniture Specifications, Engineering
Coordination, Construction Documents, Contract Administration
ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS
PROGRAM SUMMARY
INTERIOR DETAILING
SAMPLE FINISH PALETTE
WELLS FARGO BUILDING LOBBY & FITNESS
RENOVATION | 19,800 SQFT
JACKSONVILLE, FL
A prominent feature of the Jacksonville skyline, the Wells Fargo building is home to many professionals in the downtown area. In need of a refresh, the project team was tasked with bringing new life to the main building lobby and atrium. The design included an overhaul of interior finishes and the addition of a main security desk, coffee bar, public gathering spaces, café, and gymnasium. The design is light, airy, and welcoming. Wood feature walls incorporate warmth and elevate the interior palette. Once the building re-opened after the Coronavirus pandemic, users can be found taking calls and working remotely from the lobby. The adjoining gym space was added as an amenity for building tenants and includes a spacious locker room and shower area. Although the gym was ultimately unbuilt, the project was carried through full Construction Documents.
PROJECT STATUS: Main Lobby Completed 2021, Gym Unbuilt
PROJECT ROLE: Interior Designer
CONTRIBUTIONS: Material Selections & Specifications, Construction Documents, Detailing
GYM LIFE SAFETY PLAN
ELEVATOR VESTIUBLE RENDERING
GYM RENDERINGS
ELEVATOR VESTIBULE DETAILING
STELLAR HEADQUARTERS
RENOVATION
RENOVATION & PROTOTYPES | 16,000 SQFT
JACKSONVILLE, FL
In a post-COVID19 market, Stellar Design-Build Construction Company aimed to reimagine their corporate headquarters for greater employee engagement and retention in the returnto-office. After more than two years of fully remote work, the project would require a full interior demolition of the existing spaces to provide for employee needs in today’s job market. The design focused on providing a balance of personal and public spaces to encourage employee collaboration, while also offering the comforts of work-from-home. The project featured a brandnew employee hub social space and prototype designs for the remaining (3) floors of office space. In reaction to shortcomings of past open office concepts, additional private and enclosed flex spaces were provided to meet a growing demand for better acoustic performance and focused environments within the office. This flexible balance of shared and individual space better served the needs of the company for retention of existing staff and attraction of new up-and-coming talent.
PROJECT STATUS: 16,000 SF Completed 2024, Remaining Floors Unbuilt
PROJECT ROLE: Project Manager, Lead Interior Designer
CONTRIBUTIONS: Conceptual Design, Material Selections & Specifications, Construction Documents, Detailing, Engineering and Client Coordination, Contract Administration
BRAND IDENTITY:
Key to the success of the project was brand implementation. A overall subtle palette with pops of bold color represented the balance of traditional company values that also celebrate of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Ceiling and lighting design play large roles in bringing interest to the design, and additionally help to ground otherwise large open spaces. Strong clean lines in the design speak to the strong company roots and nod to their celebration of forward-thinking attitudes.
OPEN OFFICE RENDERING
SOCIAL HUB RENDERING
FEATURE WALL DESIGN ELEVATIONS
SOCIAL HUB FLOOR PLAN
BAPTIST HEALTH PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
NEW CONSTRUCTION ADDITION | 8,600 SQFT
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE, FL
This Pediatric Emergency Department was an interior buildout of existing shell space with a dedicated pediatric lobby addition. The design of the project was driven by two existing sites - the Freestanding Emergency Department at the St. Johns Town Center and Wolfson Children’s Hospital in downtown Jacksonville, FL. These two facilities represent the client’s commitment to bring convenient emergency services into local communities and provide high-quality children’s services.
Architectural cues were borrowed to develop a unique design with a strong shared brand identity. The interior concepts were driven by Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s brand connection with aquatic life, bringing bright color, flowing lines, playful lighting, and ocean imagery to the space. Speed to market was of upmost importance to the client. A fast-paced process was implemented that took a high level of collaboration and coordination with the client, contractor, and consultants.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed 2019
PROJECT ROLE: Lead Interior Designer, Lead Interiors CA
CONTRIBUTIONS: Conceptual & Schematic Design, Design Development, Material Selections & Specifications, Furniture
Specifications, Interior Rendering, Construction Documents, Contract Administration
MATERIAL PALETTE
EXTERIOR RENDERING
BLURRING BOUNDARIES:
The site landscape was highly connected to the interior concepts to create a cohesive package between interior and exterior. A river rock and concrete sidewalk design took direction from the floor pattern plan within the lobby space. The design becomes reminiscent of waves lapping upon the shore as you move from the parking lot into the vestibule space. Early conceptual sketches show the development of ideas that ultimately helped drive the landscape design. As a designer, one’s impact is not limited to the interior of the building, and a holistic approach creates thoughtful and interesting design throughout.
BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE PROTOTYPE FACILITIES
NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS | 8-12,000 SQFT
7 LOCATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FL
Based on the Baptist Heath System Primary Care prototype, a total of 3 new facilities and 4 renovations have been completed to date. The primary care layout features large waiting areas, centralized clinical staff space, and prototypical patient exam rooms. Each facility varies in overall size and layout and the program is unique to both new builds and renovations. The design is clean and modern, a welcome change from healthcare facilities of the past. A driving factor of the client’s design is standardization, not only in materials, but overall function and format. The project employs modular casegoods and flexible furniture solutions over traditional built casework to allow for better adaptability to ever-changing healthcare practices.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed 2021-2023
PROJECT ROLE: Lead Interior Designer, Lead Interiors CA, Project Manager for Renovation Projects
CONTRIBUTIONS: Material Selections & Specifications, Engineering Coordination, Construction Documents, Contract Administration
PROTOTYPE FLOORPLANS - BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE JULINGTON CREEK
CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE SKETCH
PROTOTYPE EXTERIOR RENDERINGS - BAPTIST
BAPTIST HEALTH ADMINISTRATION & LOBBY
NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION | 75,000 SQFT
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE, FL
A new administrative suite and main lobby upgrade were started as part of the interior build-out of the newly constructed patient bed tower at Baptist Medical Center South. Administrative offices moved to the first floor of the new tower and the space was designed to reflect the health system’s move towards clean and modern aesthetics. The Board Room and open office reflect a corporate office feel with crisp colors and sharp lines. Individual private offices standards where re-evaluated and new furniture packages were selected to suit administrator’s needs for collaborative space and additional storage. The large twostory lobby underwent extensive renovation to replace finishes, upgrade millwork, re-design the servery, and relocate support spaces. The new lobby created a new identity for the hospital reflecting Baptist Health’s desire to provide the highest quality patient experience in their facilities.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed 2020
PROJECT ROLE: Interior Designer, Lead Interiors CA
CONTRIBUTIONS: Millwork Design, Construction Documents, Furniture Specifications, Contract Administration
RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE AWARD WINNER
STUDENT WORK | 12,000 SQFT
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, STUDIO LEVEL 3
This store prototype was developed for the 2016 Retail Design Institute’s International Student Design Competition. Winning 1st Place, this project exemplified the project goals of developing a conveinience store brand that followed current market trends. Convenience brands are beginning to shift towards more consumer-friendly environments. The FÜEL UP brand is especially interested in the promotion of well-being, brand trust, and shopping experience satisfaction. With recent convenience store trends turning towards healthier options like made-to-order meals and fresh snacking choices, the concept of a farmers market was chosen for the store prototype. Farmers markets have traditionally been an arena for community engagement, local pride, and wellness efforts. In a similar way, FÜEL UP will act as a local hub for quick, healthy shopping that will work to promote a friendly environment. The incorporation of a café and local produce section will encourage users to pursue better food selections. The FÜEL UP store will work to set a new standard for the convenience store experience that promotes a holistic approach to healthy living.
TOPICS: Retail Trends, Wayfinding + Signage, Consumer Habits, Brand Identity, Technology in Interiors
TOOLS: Revit Wireframes, Photoshop
A HEALTHY ATMOSPHERE:
Consumers have become increasingly aware of health and vitality, but the convenience market is behind in this trend. The new FÜELUP retail environment will cater to these needs by providing freshly made meals, options for all dietary needs, a clean environment, and opportunities to make healthy food swaps. A business model that encourages consumer trust and employee satisfaction will create community pride.
FÜELUP Convenience Markets strive to be simple to use, easy to clean, and healthy for all.
SMOOTHIES
CASH WRAP
FÜELUP
SKETCHING & PERSONAL ARTWORK
This page contains samples of hand sketches and personal artwork. I have always been drawn to visual expression and enjoy creating art with both traditional and digital media. In my free time I paint and illustrate characters from books, movies, and my own imagination.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Emily Haynes is an award winning registered Interior Designer in Jacksonville, FL.
She graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelors of Science in Interior Design in 2017 and has 7 years experience in commercial and healthcare design. In her current role, Emily manages and leads interior design projects from programming to move-in day. She believes that built environments have great potential for happiness and enjoys bringing thoughtful design to the user experience.
Emily’s interest in design stems from a lifelong love of art and creativity.
In her free time, she enjoys digital illustration, painting, and spending time with her husband, Jacob, and their two cats.