INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
RENDERING
ERICA VENTURA
EXPERIENCE
LEAD PROJECT DESIGNER, Phoenix Design One Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ (January 2024 - present)
EDUCATION
THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUNY
BFA Interior Design, Cum Laude 2019
ERICA FARRUGIA 1 SKILLS
Role focuses on specific buildings with client coordination and leading small/ medium projects with project manager supervision for large scale projects. Role includes all phases of design including schedmatic design, programming, design development, FFF&E, construction documents, permitting procedures, BOMA and area calculations, Construction Administration, MPE coordination, GC coordination and leasing assistance. Role also includes client proposals, contracts, and billing coordination
INTERMEDIATE PROJECT DESIGNER, Phoenix Design One Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ (January 2021 - January 2024)
Role included all phases of design including schedmatic design, programming, design development, FFF&E, construction documents, permitting procedures, BOMA and area calculations, Construction Administration, MPE coordination, GC coordination and leasing assistance
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, Krause Interior Architecture Inc.
Phoenix, AZ (January 2019 - September 2020)
Role included all phases of design under supervision of designers including Schematic Design and space planning, Design Development and FFF&E, VR and Renderings, Construction Documents and permitting procedures, and Construction Administration
RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN, TPG Architecture LLP
New York, New York (September 2018 - January 2019)
Assisted design team with Design Development packages, Photoshop Renderings, and VR video production and post processing, material and furniture specifications, finish boards, mood boards, and site visits/ verifications
HIGH END RESIDENTIAL DESIGN INTERN, Mark Cunningham Inc.
New York, New York (July 2014 - September 2014)
Assisted designers and project managers with CAD drawings, material palettes, mood boards, field verifcation, photo shoot styling, and managed the material library
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Summer 2018 Intro to Arch Portfolio
PRATT INSTITUTE
Interior Design 2012 - 2014
AWARDS
INDEPEPENT
1ST PLACE 2017 DCNY CENTENNIAL DESIGN AWARD
1ST PLACE 2017 CIDA EDUCATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
3RD PLACE NYPD 2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPETITION
NOMINATION FOR 2018 IDEC NYC SPIRITUAL SPACE COMPETITION
PROFESSIONAL
MAPIC AWARD: BEST OF RETAIL STORE DESIGN 2018
AUTOCAD
REVIT
SKETCHUP PRO
PREMEIRE PRO
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
DIGITAL RENDERING
VIRTUAL REALITY & 3D VIDEO WALKTHROUGH FFF&E
COLOR & MATERIAL PROFICIENCY
HAND SKETCHING & PERSPECTIVES
PHOTOGRAPHY
SITE VERIFICATIONS/ AS-BUILT
SPACE PLANNING & DIAGRAMS
IBC/ BOMA/ AREA CALCULATIONS
MPE AND STRUCTURAL COORDINATION
GC COORDINATION
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
MICROSOFT EXCEL
BLUEBEAM
MODEL BUILDING BY HAND/ LASER
DESIGN FOR LONGEVITY
A CHANGING PERSPECTIVE ON AGING
AGING AND ALZHEIMER’S
When is the right time to move to an assisted living facility? With design tools and modern architectural interventions, the home can be adjusted for aging in place safely and comfortably. The Abler Residence has been redesigned for this purpose. The residence is comprised of Richard, a film producer, his mother Margaret, an 85 year old alzheimer’s patient, and his 12 year old son. The design solution offers the family a haven; fitted with memory devices, tools for aging in place, and tailored furniture to nurture the aging mind and body.
Evidence Based Design:
YELLOWING OF THE LENSES CAUSES BLUE TONES TO GRAY
LACK OF DAYLIGHT ACCESS RISKS CONFUSION AND DEPRESSION
MEMBERS DIMINISHES
MEZZANINE MAXIMIZES NATURAL LIGHT
FLOOR RECESSED LIGHT AND EYE LEVEL
DISTINCT ARTWORK AND FURNISHING
FLOORING IS KEPT LIGHT AND UNIFORM, STAIRCASE UTILIZES A BLACK STRINGER
SOUND ABSORBITIVE CUT PILE CARPETS MEMORY RECALL
LACK OF DAYLIGHT ACCESS RISKS CONFUSION AND DEPRESSION
LACK OF DAYLIGHT ACCESS RISKS CONFUSION AND DEPRESSION
LESS LIGHT REACHES THE RETINA, CAUSING IMPAIRED NIGHT VISION
LESS LIGHT REACHES THE RETINA, CAUSING IMPAIRED NIGHT VISION
LESS LIGHT REACHES THE RETINA, CAUSING IMPAIRED NIGHT VISION
REPETITIVE DESIGN IS DISORIENTING TO THE ELDERLY
REPETITIVE DESIGN IS DISORIENTING TO THE ELDERLY
REPETITIVE DESIGN IS DISORIENTING TO THE ELDERLY
FLOOR PATTERNS ARE PERCEIVED
AS A CHANGE IN ELEVATION
FLOOR PATTERNS ARE PERCEIVED AS A CHANGE IN ELEVATION
FLOOR PATTERNS ARE PERCEIVED AS A CHANGE IN ELEVATION
LOUD HOUSEHOLD ACCOUSTICS FRIGHTEN AND DISTRACT PATIENTS
LOUD HOUSEHOLD ACCOUSTICS FRIGHTEN AND DISTRACT PATIENTS
LOUD HOUSEHOLD ACCOUSTICS FRIGHTEN AND DISTRACT PATIENTS
DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS DIMINISHES
DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS DIMINISHES
DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS DIMINISHES THE USE
DOUBLE STORY LIVING ROOM MEZZANINE MAXIMIZES NATURAL LIGHT
DOUBLE STORY LIVING ROOM MEZZANINE MAXIMIZES NATURAL LIGHT
DOUBLE STORY LIVING ROOM MEZZANINE MAXIMIZES NATURAL LIGHT
FLOOR RECESSED LIGHT AND EYE LEVEL LAMPS WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE
FLOOR RECESSED LIGHT AND EYE LEVEL LAMPS WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE
FLOOR RECESSED LIGHT AND EYE LEVEL LAMPS WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE
DISTINCT ARTWORK AND FURNISHING BECOME ROOM INDICATORS
DISTINCT ARTWORK AND FURNISHING BECOME ROOM INDICATORS
DISTINCT ARTWORK AND FURNISHING BECOME ROOM INDICATORS
FLOORING IS KEPT LIGHT AND UNIFORM, STAIRCASE UTILIZES A BLACK STRINGER FOR VISUAL AID
FLOORING IS KEPT LIGHT AND UNIFORM, STAIRCASE UTILIZES A BLACK STRINGER FOR VISUAL AID
SOUND ABSORBITIVE CUT PILE CARPETS WILL MINIMIZE AUDIBILITY
SOUND ABSORBITIVE CUT PILE CARPETS WILL MINIMIZE AUDIBILITY
FLOORING IS KEPT LIGHT AND UNIFORM, STAIRCASE UTILIZES A BLACK STRINGER FOR VISUAL AID SOUND ABSORBITIVE CUT PILE CARPETS WILL MINIMIZE AUDIBILITY
FAMILAR PHOTOS WILL FACILITATE MEMORY RECALL
FAMILAR PHOTOS WILL FACILITATE MEMORY RECALL
FAMILAR PHOTOS WILL FACILITATE MEMORY RECALL
RENDERING BY ERICA FARRUGIA
PROJECT LOCATION: 151 W 34TH ST. NY, NY 10001
A Private collection designed for Macy’s, Sirena is a brand of bold and dramatic shoes that are made from natural materials. Designed for an influencer world; the new logo and brand identity epitomize the adventurous modern woman.
Inspired by the canyons of the Sountwest, the design concept features curved and concave custom fixtures with striking stone features walls and a custom mirrored center hub for try-ons. The cascading ceiling with a series of cove lights create natural ripples of light; simulating the shadows cast by the morning sun reaching into a canyon. The hand cast natural bronze cladding on the shoe fixtures is a striking motif that is repeated in subtle design elements, such as hardware and accent light fixtures.
TOTAL SF: 9,750
Owned by the heirs to the Campbell’s soup legacy and fortune, “DMB” is a renowned real estate development firm with a reputation for success. Their new headquarters in the stunning Scottsdale Forum Building was designed as a visual icon of their name and status in the valley. The palette is muted with pops of warmth, natural stone, wood, and modern cove lighting as a sleek backdrop to the client’s unbelievable fine art collection and Hermès furniture. At the private south entrance to the suite, the company’s foundation “DFE” is displayed with a brass logo embedded in ribbed stone. The custom design is constructed from 8 flawless slabs of luxurious Italian marble.
phases of design:
PROJECT LOCATION: 110 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX AZ 85004
PROJECT TOTAL SF: 41,768
THE MISSION OF NOVEL COWORKING
Is to provide an amenity-rich hub where energetic bussinesses can thrive. They have a recognizable “brand identity” that sets the design tone for all of their spaces. However, when they aquired the historic “Heard Builiding”, they wanted to preserve the character and richness of the architecture while also making it theirs.
Being the first high rise building ever constructed in Phoenix, the building represents over a century of development. We started from the outside; restoring the windows that had been previously removed, and transforming the 2nd floor rooftop into a large and vibrant balcony space for events. Then we worked floor by floor on the spacious mezzanine and the many suites, conference rooms, break areas, and ancillary spaces. The result is signature to Novel but also distinct to the city of Phoenix with nods to the Southwest; the ultimate co-working experience of Arizona.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW KRAUSE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW KRAUSE
FLOOR PLANS ROOFTOP
The new exterior rooftop balcony is designed to be a central break space for second floor tenants, and will serve as a lively event space for happy hours and celebrations for the whole building. The space is ADA accesible through a hallway ramp to the exterior vestibule and can also be accessed through the custom sliding panel door system which joins the adjacent conference room to the balcony. At night, the bistro lights and sconces come alive and the view of the surrounding city skyscrapers is illuminated.
RENDERING BY ERICA FARRUGIA
PLANS BY ERICA VENTURA
PLANS BY ERICA VENTURA
ERICA FARRUGIA
ERICAROSEFARRUGIA@GMAIL.COM
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