Eliety Perez Portfolio

Eliety Perez University of Florida Graduating: May 2021

About Me Whether I am adding lighting that changes the mood of the space, choosing a piece of artwork, or specifying materials that will improve well-being, I always keep the users in mind and stay in tune with the feeling that I want to evoke in a particular space. Strong concepts are always a driving force in my designs, and I find myself regularly looking back at inspiration when I feel lost or indecisive. It is that driving concept that pushes designs to have a significant impact on the user experience. Interior Design allows people to communicate on a deeper level than most people realize, and the thought of visually seeing an emotion or feeling is one of the most wonderful things I have ever dreamt of.

I have found that my purpose is to help people express their most desired feelings and I always strive to make that sentiment clear through my design.

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01 02 “You are the greatest project you will ever work on.”

The Rohe Hospitality | pg. 4-13

La Palma Restaurant | pg. 14-21

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Shift Office

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Egleston Pediatric Hospital

Workplace | pg. 22-31

Healthcare | pg. 32-41

- Sonny Franco 03

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Hospitality Individual Project Location: Chicago, IL

The Rohe Hotel The Rohe Hotel focuses on a luxury relaxation experience.

It uses the existing forms of the architecture and blends it with modern design principles to create a space for pause and relaxation. The natural materials used throughout the design add warmth to the once criticized Miesian architecture thought to be cold and rigid. The analogous color scheme and geometry allows guests to focus on wellness and simplifies the sometimes-complex reality we live in. It provides an escape from the bustling city of Chicago. The art exhibited throughout the hotel showcases rich textures and concentrates on the idea of restoring the mind and body through abstraction.

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RECEPTION LOBBY

15th Floor:

16th Floor:

A blend of Luxury and Comfort

LOUNGE SEATING

The Rohe Hotel has a variety of spaces to make guests feel comfortable and welcomed in this minimalist environment. All materials were chosen with luxury and comfort in mind to enhance the guest experience and elevate the hotel. A large marble slab separates private lounge seating from the very open reception area and connects both the 15th and 16th floor vertically.

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LOBBY SECTION

PROGRAMATIC ELEMENTS: 16th Floor: - Spa Lounge - Juice Bar - Massage Rooms - Group Meditation - Meditation Pods - Changing Rooms

16th Floor

15th Floor: - Reception Lobby - Private Lounge Space - Pool Lounge - Pool + Jacuzzi - Locker Rooms

15th Floor

14th Floor: - Luxury Suites - Standard Suites - Community Zones 14th Floor

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LUXURY SUITE

About the Logo Like these spaces, The Rohe Hotel Logo was developed by adding layers of color that work together in harmony and speak to the interior design.

Hotel Logo

BEDROOM

Furniture:

RESTROOM

Pirlo Pendant

Analogous Color Scheme:

Custom Solid Wood Nightstand

Colors in the same family create warmth and allow different textures to pop.

Lily Lounge Chair

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Pool + Lounge Furniture:

Private and Public Relaxation Barcelona Chair

Dillon Solid Wood Coffee Table

Claire Lounge Chair

WIT Pendant The hotel has many moments of collision for all types of people to interact. While some spaces, such as the pool lounge, are a bit more intimate, they are placed near central areas that are easy to reach and make the experience

POOL SECTION

POOL LOUNGE

POOL

JUICE BAR

Wellness within the Hotel The Rohe Hotel features many WELL strategies to improve the wellbeing of guests throughout their stay.

One large compnent of wellness is access to healthy food alternatives which are provided here in the juice bar and lounge area.

COUPLES MASSAGE Oak Wood

Concrete

Cozy Chicago Experience Within the walls of this hotel, guests are encouraged to utilize the spa which includes areas for couples massage, indivudual massage roooms, as well as group meditation and individual meditation pods. These features combined with the pool, jacuzzi, and juice bar make for a simple, and sophisticated relaxation experience where luxury meets comfort within the city of Chicago.

Ceiling Tiles

Dark Walnut

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Hospitality Individual Project Location: Gainesville, FL

La Palma A glimpse into rural Cuba, “La Palma” is the ultimate destination restaurant for those craving authentic Cuban cuisine and an enjoyable night out. The caves, waterfalls, and soil found deep in the palm covered mountains of Cuba are incorporated throughout the design through the use of rich colors and textures. The spices, harvested sugar, and famous coffee grounds that are sold here also embody the effortless beauty found on the country side. Customers are encouraged to come in groups as the restaurant offers a hotpot experience where they are able to pick their own ingredients to make Caldosa, a traditional Cuban meal, and dance the night away as they listen to live music.

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FRONT ELEVATION

Outdoor Furniture:

Hula Outdoor Barstool

Mavis Couch

Outdoor Pendant

Enjoy a drink while you play Dominoes

OUTDOOR BAR

This outdoor area was based off of my personal experiences growing up in a Cuban household where a game of Dominoes could last the whole night. Large garage doors open up the dance floor and bar to blend the interior and exterior environment. The architecture resonates with that of vernacular Cuban architecture in its simplicity and materiality, together creating an inviting atmosphere that anyone can enjoy.

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OUTDOOR ELEVATION

Keyed Floor Plan 1. Entrance 2. Bar 3. Banquette Seating 4. High-top Booths 5. Dance Floor

6. Outdoor Bar and Dominoes 7. Hotpot Experience 8. Back of House 9. Restrooms 10. Flower Shop

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PALMA BAR

Bar seating inspired by drums..

Custom furniture design is based on traditional Cuban drums, which once again draws on the theme of music and dance.

Inspiration

DANCE FLOOR

Dance Floor Furniture:

BAR ELEVATION

Palma Pendant

Tucker Dining Chair

Custom Dominoes Table

A Cuban restaurant could not be complete without a dance floor. Since dancing is such an important part of the culture, La Palma integrates live music and dancing into the dining experience. When the dance floor is not being used, furniture can be taken out of storage to provide more seating arrangements.

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“La Vida es un Carnaval”

“Life is a Carnival”

- Celia Cruz

Wall Covering

Upholstery

Leather

Tile

Motifs are dispursed around the restuaraunt to provide an authentic and holistic experience. Plants, coffee beans, and sugar are also sold and part of the user experience. Visitors are even encouraged to buy flowers from local vendors on their way out.

BANQUETTE SEATING

Custom Wall Art

HOT POT DINING EXPERIENCE

RECEPTION

Shift Office

Workplace Group Project Location: Atlanta, GA

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Our design for SHIFT seeks to provide dynamic dualities, such as the merging of the natural with the industrial to foster adaptability and evolution through the coexistence of opposites. We hope to impact company culture and to inspire collaboration, creativity and productivity through dual modalities. The materials and finishes support the codepence of new versus old and natural versus man made environments.

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Keyed Floor Plan 1. Elevator Lobby 2. Reception 3. Restrooms 4. Idea Gallery 5. Informal Community Zone 6. Food and Beverage 7. Small Group Workshops (2) 8. Project Team Work Zones (8) 9. Recharge Spaces (2) 10. Open Office Space 11. Private Offices (10) 12. Large Group Innovation Space 13. Mail/Copy/Print/Production

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Reflected Ceiling Plan 25

Community Zone Furniture:

Muna Chair

Lagunitas Couch

Kobe Barstool

The informal community space is a gathering space for all employees to interact and take a break. It fosters healthy communication and improves well-being in the workplace. Naturual lighting and biophilic principles also improve productivity and energy.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

A focus on Community Engagment

INFORMAL COMMUNITY ZONE

WORKSTATION

Recharge and Relax

RECHARGE AREA

Upholstery

Concrete

Individual Focus Spaces While collaboration and community engagement are necessary in a workplace environment, it is important to include spaces where individuals can relax and recharge. Our SHIFT floor plan has several spots for relaxation and private focus. These are located between workstations and group workshops so that employees can “step out” of the office and take a moment to themselves. Each of these areas also include biophilic elements to reduce stress.

Laminate

Upholstery

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Group Workshop Furniture:

Massaud Chair

Never Stop Learning Media Scape Table

FrameOne Table

SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP

SHIFT offers a variety of spaces for continued education purposes. Everyone is encouraged to grab a seat and collaborate and bring forth creative ideas. Each workshop space has a different level of intamacy to provide the best collaborative effort.

Technology is also incorporated throughout the office for ease of communication and visual aids.

LARGE GROUP WORKSHOP

RECEPTION

Egleston Pediatric Hospital Our concept focuses on the idea of travel and exploring different parts of the world. We wanted to give children various environments where they could immerse themselves in an exciting adventure. Another key point to this concept was to allow them to have an escape from reality - to jump on a plane and go wherever their heart desired. While a hospital will still always be a hospital, we wanted patients and visitors alike to feel a sense of wonder and curiosity as they travel through the spaces. Pulling from evidence based design research, Egleston Children’s Hospital of Atlanta gives patients the best experience on their journey to recovery.

Healthcare Group Project Location: Atlanta, GA

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Reception

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Airport Fiji Peru Italy Japan South Africa Staff Circulation Patient Circulation

Keyed Floor Plan 1. Reception 2. Nurse Station 3. Patient Rooms 4. Staff Lounge 5. Diagnostic Rooms

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6. Rehabilitation Gym 7. Children’s Play Area 8. Exterior Rehabilitation 9. Dining and Dayroom 10. Parent Area

5 zones within the hospital

RECEPTION LOBBY Digital Screens provide a positive distraction for children as they wait to go into the clinical area.

Parents and family are encouraged to sit nearby as they watch TV or watch their children.

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NURSE STATION

Wall Covering

Wood

Patient rooms that feeel like a tropical escape.

There are three primary zones within each patient room to facilitate staff, patient, and family interation. Each zone has accomidating equitment for comfort and efficiency.

Nurse Zone Flooring

PATIENT ROOM

Patient Zone

Family Zone Leather

Patient rooms are designated both by numbers and by images of sea creatures. This dual form of way-finding can be beneficial for small children who haven’t yet learned numbers and provides a unique feeling of personalization within the hospital setting.

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Reindeer Moss

Natural and Authentic

Hypoallergenic

High-Class Sound Absorber

Fire-Resistant

Environmentally Friendly

Maintenance Free

Dining Furniture:

Cubb Chair

Enea Lottus Table

Embold Chair

Rise, Grow, Heal Digital Screen Elevation

The children’s play area shown to the left represents the steps that one might encounter in Machu Picchu.

These steps are meant to provide a positive distraction while encouraging physical rehabilitation. Biophilic elements and natural daylight are also known to have healing properties and are included throughout the design of the hospital.

DAYROOM AND DINING

PLAY AREA

OUTDOOR REHABILITATION

Outdoor Furniture:

Bross Break Barstool

Together Couch

Enea Lottus Table

“Stronger than yesterday” Outdoor equipment was specified for rehabilitation purposes along with durable waterproof materials that are safe for children to play on. This outdoor space also provides seating arrangements for patients and family members to sit and enjoy the views or take in some fresh air.

TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC Diagnostic and treatment area designed to alleviate anxiety through color considerations.

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