Emily J Wright // Design Portfolio

Emily J Wright

Design Portfolio B. Interior Architecture 2015

Good design is born from intention.

It is driven by a strong, underlying concept. It is shaped by a careful consideration of the user.

It is strengthened by a continued pursuit of thoughtful details. Good design is the ability to integrate and apply these principles to create a unique and meaningful experience through the built environment.

Emily Jayne Wright University of Oregon B. Interior Architecture 2015 ejw@uoregon.edu 541.401.1071

CONTENTS

STUDIOS

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8 PROJECTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

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COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT PREVIEW

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“The details are not the details.

They make the design.�

Charles Eames

Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

The Madigan

Portland, OR

Micro Living | Brian Murtagh | Fall 2013 | AutoCAD, SketchUp, Podium V2, Illustrator | Archived by the University of Oregon

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icro-living is a trend based around the idea of minimizing your physical living space by maximizing the utility of the available square footage. The goal of this studio was to investigate these trends in small space living by inserting a multi-unit, mirco apartment building into an existing urban structure. Focus was given to one of the 150 SF units, where the integration of storage, multi-use spaces, and a custom furniture design element could be applied at an extreme scale.

K-6303 VEIL WALL HUNGCHINA TOILET VITREOUS

NW Glisan St

circulation nodes

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NW 16th Ave

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Site Accessibility to Walking, Biking, and Public Transit

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Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

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Private Patio

Private Patio

Private Patio

6'-8"

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Floor to rafters in loft spaces

B VITREOUS WALL TOILET VEIL HUNGCHINA K-6303

Unit 3

Unit 5

375 sf - Accessible

Unit 7

250 sf

325 sf

Unit 1 150 sf

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ESTCODE VITREOUS WALL TOILET VEIL HUNGCHINA K-6303

14'-2" 11'-6"

Guest Unit

Entrance Lobby

Full height; finished floor to rafters

9'

170 sf

Floor to celing in hallways

K-6303 VEIL HUNGCHINA WALL TOILET VITREOUS

Laundry / Utility / Trash

7'

K-6303 VEIL HUNGCHINA WALL TOILET VITREOUS

Floor to celing under lofts

K-6303 VEIL WALL HUNGCHINA TOILET VITREOUS

Community Kitchen and Lounge

K-6303 VEIL WALL HUNGCHINA TOILET VITREOUS

Unit 2 236 sf

Unit 4 210 sf

Unit 6 350 sf

Community Patio

3'-8"

Unit 8 150 sf

1'

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Building Plan

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Ceiling Heights Diagram

Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

Open to Below

150 Sq Ft Micro Unit Plan

150 Sq Ft Micro Unit Loft Plan

Design Element Elevation and Section

Entertaining in 150 Sq Ft

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Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

The Bedroom Chair Furniture Design + Fabrication

Redesigning the Obsolete | Ryan Donohoe | Winter 2014 | SketchUp, AutoCAD

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urniture studio was a chance to take a design from concept to physical object, while gaining experience in construction and the constraints of materials. The theme of the studio was to take a furniture type from the past that could be considered obsolete and redesign it to be meaningful in the present.

This design took inspiration from telephone chairs and sought to find a contemporary addition to a chair. The Bedroom Chair combined a dresser with a chair and explored how the voids naturally created in a chair’s design could be utilized for storage. The piece is constructed from Baltic birch plywood and accented with jatoba hardwood.

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Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

elevate: red duck foods headquarters+ retail Eugene, OR

Working Drawings | Jenna Fribley | Spring 2014 | AutoCAD | Archived by the University of Oregon

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he objective of this project was to create an office headquarters for the local company Red Duck Foods in conjunction with a small, local foods retail shop. As a working drawings studio, the main focus was the creation of a drawing set using standard architecture conventions. This drawing set included plans, sections, interior and exterior elevations, custom designed cabinet details, door, window and skylight details, and a reflective ceiling plan. Door, window, lighting, furniture, and finish schedules were also included in the set.

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Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

universal design application Eugene, OR

Bridgeway House + Tamarack Wellness Center | Kyuho Ahn | Spring 2013 | SketchUp, AutoCAD, Podium V2, Photoshop

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n understanding of accessible design beyond access ramps and turning radii is vital to any successful project. This studio sought to make inclusive design a driving force behind all design decisions. The project was comprised of two parts, Bridgeway House, a school for children with autism located in a larger building complex, and Tamarack Pool, a community pool located on the same site. The main goal for each project element was to improve the building’s performance and usability for users with a range of abilities. This included application of ADA regulations, as well as the development of acoustic and visual design strategies.

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Emily J Wright | Studios | University of Oregon

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Circulation Classrooms Support Rooms Staff Restrooms Other Tenants

C` Reception/Admin.

B Lobby

Reception/Admin.

Main Entry

Guard Room ESTCODE

Family Changing Rooms

ESTCODE

ESTCODE

Classroom

Classroom

Zoning

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B

Commons

Break Room

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Pool Deck

Men’s Locker Room

Women’s Locker Room

Classroom

Classroom Classroom

R. Room ESTCODE

Break Room

Classroom Sensory Room

Classroom C ESTCODE

R. Room ESTCODE

Therapy Room

ESTCODE

Staff Lounge

MODELNUMBER PRODUCT MATERIAL TRADENAME

Circulation

MODELNUMBER TRADENAME PRODUCT MATERIAL

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Wayfinding Floor Pattern

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Furniture System Design

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esigned as part of my Bridgeway House studio project, this custom furniture piece was designed as a modular furniture system. In order to create an activated hallway space that could be utilized by students and teachers, I sought to create a furniture piece that could create smaller zones within the hallway, while still remaining flexible. One set includes five pieces that can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Any additional sets further expand the potential of the piece.

Possible Seating Configurations Using Two Sets:

Possible Configurations with Two Sets

Oregon BILDS: Entry Storage Casework Design and Fabrication

Design Details | Linda Zimmer | Spring 2014 In Collaboration with Diana Lee

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reonBILDS (Building Integrated Livable Designs Sustainably) is a design-build studio program that takes a house through conceptual design to full construction over the course of a school year. The Design Details course was a companion class that focused on the design and fabrication of custom interior casework. As a class, we worked to create a design vocabulary that could be carried throughout each individual element to create unity in the space. The concept of the entry feature was to provide adequate storage from the entry side, while also creating a screening element between the living room and the front door.

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Possible Seating Configurations Using Two Sets:

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ompahlos

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Luminaire Design and Fabrication 8”

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11”

3/4”

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1 1/2”

Photometric4 8”1/2”Distribution 11”

3/4”

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9 1/2” 8”

4 1/2”

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Environmental Control Systems II | Spring 2012 In Collaboration with Ali Johnston + Amber Turner Archived by the University of Oregon

mphalos (OM-fuh-luhs) was created as part of a larger term project that involved the complete renovation of an existing space’s daylighting, electric lighting, and acoustic design.

The goal behind this piece was to create a luminaire that would provide a soft, warm glow that would draw people to gather in the space around it. The piece consists of two main elements. The outer frame is built from wooden slats and aluminum spacers and suspended with cable from all four corners. The inner element consists of a custom shade suspended within the outer frame. These two layers, and the introduction of color to the interior, are what gives this luminaire its unique lighting qualities.

The "Can-do" Sukkah

Designing a Kit of Parts

Modularity and the Kit of Parts | Linda Zimmer | Spring 2013 In Collaboration with Amber Turner

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he “Can-Do” Sukkah is a conceptual design for a kit of parts that can be used to create the temporary structure used in the Jewish holiday Sukkot. The set of parts was designed to facilitate the use of standard soup cans to create the main structure. The kit contains seven unique parts to support the soup cans and to create functional pantry shelves in the corners. Including the soup cans, one structure uses 3,110 total individual pieces.

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1/16”

1 7/16”

2 1/2” 1’ - 8 3/4”

2 7/8”

1/8” 3/8”

1/2” 1”

7 1/2” 1’ - 4 1/2”

1” 2 1/8” 1”

4 3/16”

1 7/16”

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Emily J Wright | Projects | AHM Brands

AHM Brands: Environmental Design

University of Oregon Office of Stewardship Fundraising Launch Event | AHM Brands | October 2014 | SketchUp, AuctoCAD, Illustrator PROJECT

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Contact: Tyler James Creative Director

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s an intern at AHM Brands I was fortunate enough to be brought on to the team working on this exciting project. Working with a time line of just under four months, we were tasked with taking a 34,300 sq. ft. temporary structure and turning it into a high-end and memorable experience for nearly 700 guests.

The main design goals of the project revolved around making sure that this event space did not feel temporary. In order to accomplish this while staying within the budget, principles like modularity and waste reduction became key to the design development process. This became one of my major responsibilities, as well as generating drawings for our sub-contractors who would be producing many of the elements off site.

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North Elevation of Tent Interior

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TENT SECTION 1” = 10’-0”

Emily J Wright | Projects | AHM Brands

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TOPO MODULE PLAN 1-1/2” = 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE FRONT ELEVATION 1-1/2” - 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE RIGHT ELEVATION 1-1/2” - 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE BACK ELEVATION 1-1/2” - 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE LEFT ELEVATION 1-1/2” - 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE AXON NTS

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TOPO MODULE SEPARATED 1/2” - 1’-0”

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TOPO MODULE PATTERN DIAGRAM PLAN NTS

COMBINATION OF 2X8, 2X10, AND 2X12 LUMBER TO REDUCE WASTE 2X8 - 2 BOARDS 2X10 - 6 BOARDS 2X12 - 8 BOARDS

270 DEGREE ROTATION PATTERN

Wood Topography Feature Module Design 2

TOPO MODULE ELEVATION BEFORE CUTTING 1-1/2” = 1’-0”

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he integration of audio and visual components was another key element of the project. The concept for the presentation portion of the event was to create an immersive experience. This included ten projection screens surrounding the seating area and centered stage, as well as cloth drop ceilings which would allow for lighting effects to be projected on them. To have these elements work successfully, it was crucial to work with each company to fully communicate our design intent in order to integrate their needed infrastructure in a visually appealing way.

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LED STRIP LIGHT

4’-0” 3/4 PLYWOOD, BLACK PAINT ON BOTH SIDES

2X4 LEDGE, BLACK PAINT

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SECTION DETAIL 3” = 1’-0”

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WALL MODULE PERSPECTIVE NTS

The main design element that needed to be fully integrated was the wall modules that separated the seating area from the perimeter circulation.

It was these modules that encased the trussing for the projection equipment. On the back, lumber was used to create a pattern evoking the feeling of a forest. The front became a display for specially crafted planks to honor the donors of the event.

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3/4 PLYWOOD, BLACK PAINT ON BOTH SIDES

FEATURE PLANKS, UNDULATING PATTERN

LEDGE FITS UNDER TRUSS WORK 1-1/4” ANGLED BLOCKING

2X8 SILL PLATE

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WALL MODULE SECTION 1-1/2” = 1’-0”

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WALL MODULE FRONT ELEVATION 1-1/2” = 1’-0”

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WALL MODULE SECTION W/ TRUSS 1/2” = 1’-0”

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Emily J Wright | Photography | University of Oregon

Colors Pat t e r n s T e xt u r e s Lighting Forms

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Emily J Wright | Photography | University of Oregon

In constant search for inspiration in the world around me.

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Emily J Wright | Comprehensive Project Preview | University of Oregon

Rethink: a coworking office community 200 SE MLK Blvd., Portland, OR

Interior Architecture Comprehensive Project | 2014-15 | In Progress |

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he way in which people live and work is continually changing. This has never been more true with regards to how people find work and support themselves in this place in time. The job market, especially for young professionals, has often been unpredictable and unreliable. This, along with advances in technology and changing views in the balance between work and life, has created a shift in popularity towards self-employment. It is now easier than ever to start your own business and become your own boss. Despite the empowerment, the self-employed can also face challenges in the everyday operation of their businesses that are very different to those experienced by larger companies.

One such challenge is finding a place to work that is both affordable and conducive to productive work. In search of alternatives to the home office or working at coffee shops, a new model for office design has emerged. These open-plan, communal work spaces are referred to as coworking offices.

ReThink is a proposed coworking office space for Portland, Oregon that will feature a variety of work space types that will serve to support and contribute to the creative and collaborative spirit of the establishment. This project provides the perfect platform for the investigation of the contemporary office space in the context of shared spaces and diverse user groups. It will also look at the challenges of creating productive spaces for individuals, as well as promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking. The project also seeks to test different scenarios for retail and a food oriented establishment alongside the ReThink coworking community and how these elements will further support the goals of the project.

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Emily J Wright | Comprehensive Project Preview | University of Oregon

Winter Final Review

Winter Final Review

Spring Midterm Review

Winter Final Review

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Thank you Emily J Wright | ejw@uoregon.edu | 541.401.1071