Grace Buron Professional Portfolio

interior architecture portfolio Grace Burton 2021-present

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Name

Grace Burton

Email

gracecburton.2002@gmail.com

Location

about me

Phone

Lawrence / Kansas City 913-333-7771

about me Thank you for considering my application. I believe that good design should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also contribute positively to the lives of those who inhabit the space. This personal philosophy drives my passion for interior architecture and my deep interest in how design enhances human well-being. Currently studying at the University of Kansas, I am honing my skills to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors.

education

Bachelors of Science Interior Architecture

Current Student 2025 Graduation

Study Abroad Spain, Portugal, Morocco

2023

experience Intern Gastinger Walker | Kansas City, MO

Summer 2024

IIDA Student Chapter Vice President + Social Relations + Mentor

2021 - Current VP

Spaces INC. Event Support

2022

Server Multiple Positions Held

2020 - Current

skills Software

Revit Indesign Photoshop Illustrator Sketchup Twinmotion Enscape

Personal

Leadership Collaboration Public Speaking Communication Programming

Awards

The Ellis Foundation Scholarship Recipient KU Crimson and Blue Scholarship Recipient Folds of Honor Scholarship Recipient University of Kansas Honor Roll 2021 University of Kansas Honor Roll 2022 University of Kansas Honor Roll 2023 University of Kansas Honor Roll 2024

portfolio | grace burton index

historic preservation pg. 5-12

child development center pg. 13-20

culture based pg. 21-26

d residence

co-working space pg. 27-32

off hours pg. 33-36

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01 MOMO

historic preservation

1000 f

project overview

historic preservation

During this partner project, Our mission to create a dynamic art center that addresses the specific needs of the local artistic community, paying close attention to historic preservation and what part of the building we deem important to our design vision.

concept statement

MOMO is envisioned to be a dynamic masterpiece that seamlessly merges various art forms, fostering collaboration and interaction among artists and audiences alike within the Lawrence community. We aim to preserve the original framework. This innovative space is designed to pay homage to the Lawrence arts district and local artists by focusing heavily on location and user needs. We aim to create a point of convergence for all creative minds to work together in building a central hub, all in all creating a lively environment that celebrates

pre design KAN SAS R

Kansas River MARRI OTT SP RI

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E 6th St.

SITE

OLD WE ST LAWRENCE

NEW HAMPSHIRE ST

MASSACHUSSETTS ST

ART LOVE COLLECTIVE

REHAB GALLERY FREE STATE BREWERY

CIDER GALLERY

SUN PATH

KEY

PHOENIX GALLERY

Site Surrounding Buildings

PRAIRIE HILLS GALLERY

ART EMERGENCY

FAYMAN GALLERY

Greenery Pedestrian Walkway

SUNFLOWER CERAMICS

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

Roads/Parking

LAWRENCE ART CENTER

LAWRENCE CULTURAL DISTRICT

LAWRENCE ARTGUILD

KU CAMPUS SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART

EAST LAWRENCE

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Adaptable.

Fishbowl.

Balance.

Local.

Support a variety of activities: galleries, classes, retail space, etc. by allowing movability and variability with moving walls and transformable furniture.

Create an innate intrigue into our space by allowing others to see what happens inside. aim to draw art-goers into taking our classes and using our facilities further.

create public and intimate areas. allow our space to be a hub for all communities with circulation and zoning.

In a city that centers itself around art, why not help more artists grow. aim to display and support local artists as well as cater to the lawrence area.

Design Goals

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Site Context

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floor plans SCALE 1/16” = 1’0” 0

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24 8

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Entrance / Reception

2

Paint and Sip

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7

3 2

Cafe 5

4 Retail 5

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Bar / Restaurant

2’ - 0”

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6 Performance Area

0’ - 0”

7 Kitchen

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up

8 Loading Dock / Storage

1

Ground Floor

UP UP

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Classroom 1

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Classroom 2

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Workshop 1

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historic preservation

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Workshop 2

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Workshop 3

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Mosaics Gallery

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Display Space

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Collaborative Workshop

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Third Floor

Each Mosaic Gallery consists of different mosaic patterns on each wall.

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11' - 0" |

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Paint and Sip Elevation

Accordion Style curtain door for the opportunity to open up into a more collaborative space

9-a 1/4" = 1'-0"

MOMO Museum

Cabinetry for paint storage and kitchen / wine supplies

31' - 11 1/4" 13' - 0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

5' - 0"

Unnamed

Wall Opening

Existing Windows 6' - 8"

Plant Bench Table

Mosaic Gallery Elevation

1

Elevation 8 - a 1/4" = 1'-0"

7/8

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elevations

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partial floor plans SCALE 3/32” = 1’ - 0”

2 Display Counter

by Displays2Go 2

3

1 Mark Work Table

1

by Neudoerfler

3 Lounge Chair

by Tom Dixon Paint and SIp

MOMO Museum

historic preservation

Unnamed

1/8" = 1'-0"

SCALE 3/32” = 1’ - 0”

1

Tola Bench

by Point House Extendable Bench 2

1 2

Bench Table

by Plank Display Table Mosaic Gallery

MOMO Museum 1/8" = 1'-0"

9/10

Unnamed

Paint and SIp

historic preservation

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11/12 Mosaic Gallery

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02

The Haven

child development center

project overview

This child development center was reasearch heavy. We focused on evidence based design as wll as working with a DEIB case.

The main goal was to pick a target user and design for them.

child development center

concept statement

Inspired by the Montessori approach, my design for this child development center embraces the philosophy of community, collaboration, and appreciation for nature. Central to my vision is the integration of inclusive design elements catering to children on the autism spectrum, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment. This child development center can be seen as a community where children learn, play, and grow, guided by Montessori principles and fostering a deep sense of respect and understanding for nature and those around them.

pre design research

Create a nurturing supportive environment for all children while also catering to children on the autism spectrum

The Montessori method of education is a type of educational method that involves children’s natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills.

Rather than simply filling children with facts, Montessori education strives to nurture each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect The Montessori Method strives to foster rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.

Cater to adults and staff needs just as much as children’s needs.

Enhance nature and natural elements within the space Design Goals

The integration of children with autism spectrum disorder into regular classrooms has become common. Within this project I aim to make the classroom a safe space not just for ASD children but for everyone. Implementing specific strategies can help all children feel more comfortable and engaged in the classroom.

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Implement calm and controlled sensory areas. Having both sensory areas and overall experiences that don’t interfere with class.

Low visual stimulation. Keeping a calm and clean classroom by implementing a simple and clear layout, minimal color and patterns of materials, and also natural and easy lighting,

SPED NOOKS: As opposed to implementing special education rooms, I aim to not stigmatize children and implement nooks and corners that serve the purpose of a special ed room. Tables, sensory or non sensory areas, etc.

ASD Research and Implimentations

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Montessori Research

Invite collaboration amongst children of all ages which ties directly into the philosophy of Montessori teaching.

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Annotated Floor Plan

SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0” 1. Lobby 2. Library

child development center

3. Play Area

7. Toddler Room 8. Pre - K Room 9. SPED Nook

4. Service Kitchen

10. Collab Space

5. Teacher Area

11. Storage

6. Meeting Room

12. BR

Room Key

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Teacher Community 12.

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Community 1 9.

Community 2

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design development Lib

Pre - K

Pre - K

Play

Toddler

BR

Toddler

Lobby

Toddler BR Kitchen

Teacher Work and Lounge

BR Pre - K

Meeting Room

Main Circulation Path

child development center

Circulation Path

Play Area

Student Circulation

Clinical Child Psychology Circulation

Toddler

Pre K BR 12/4/2023 10:08:37 PM

High Circulation Hot Spots

Staff Circulation

BuzziSpace BuzziSheild Light

Custom Built - In Seating and Shelving

Classroom Elevation 1

0”

SCALE 3/16” = 1’ - 0”

View Rail Duo Stair System BuzziSpace BuzziChip Light 1’-0” Step Up Seating Component Classroom Elevation 2 SCALE 3/16” = 1’ - 0”

Level 1

0”

8’ - 0” Double Glass Door

Elevations and Section

17/18

3D Section

Play Area

child development center

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19/20 Toddler Room

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03

The Annex

culture based residence

project overview

For this partner project, we were tasked to design a middle eastern culture based home that addresses all aspects of sustainability. We were also tasked to design around considerations for a child with a visual impairment.

culture based residence

concept statement

The goal is to offer the Haddad family the experience of “adding/creating” a different perception of spaces within the home to promote clear wayfinding which will accommodate to Yousef’s visual impairment.

pre design Make sure materials and furnishings aid in developing a clear footprint for Yousef’s visual impairment

Create clear way-finding on a cohesive floor plan that accommodates to the Haddad family

Transforming traditional Islamic design elements into a residential style Design Goals

Guest BR

Jewelry

Guest Bedroom

Living Area

Kitchen

1/2 BR

Courtyard Study Sun Room

Pantry

Laundry / Utility

Mech

Dining

Bubble diagrams played a big part in zoning out our home. It was important to research and analyze which rooms needed to be close to each other. We also paid close attention to natural lighting and which rooms would be okay being towards the middle of the home, also figuring out how we could let natural light flow through the entire space.

Foyer

Garage

First Floor

Public Balcony Master Bedroom

Semi - Public

Meditation Room Master BR Prayer Room Yousef Bedroom

Private

Courtyard

Open to Below

Strong Link

Jack & Jill BR

Intermediate Link

Second Floor

Play and Paint Room

Weak Link

21/22

Salma Bedroom

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design development

SUNROOM

GUEST BR

MEDITATION ROOM

KITCHEN

GUEST BEDROOM

OFFICE

MASTER BR

COURT YARD

YOUSEF’S BEDROOM

WORKSHOP

LAUNDRY ROOM

1/2 BATH

LIVING ROOM

J&J BR SALMA’S BEDROOM

GARAGE

First Floor Public SCALE 1” = 10’ - 0”

culture based residence

BALCONY

MASTER BEDROOM

3D Section

1

Second Floor Level 2 1/8" Private 1'-0" SCALE 1” = 10’ - 0”

PRAYER ROOM

4

3

2 1 Living Room

1 Leather Sofa Viccarbe | LEED IEQ Credit 4.5

Yousef’s Bedroom

2 Easy Chair Nenou | Greenguard Gold Certified

Kitchen

3

4

Campagna Wallcovering Knoll | Recycled Material

Matte Tile Kenridge | Recycled Material

Furniture and Material Selections

Material Board

23/24

The tactical experience through the home was a major key in designing for a visually impaired occupant, Yousef. It was important within this home to have high contrast of colors, materials, and furniture so Yousef can tell things apart just by touching them. We played around with different textures of wall coverings, soft and hard furniture, and high contrast colors within his bedroom. Below shows different spaces with different materials and furniture.

Prayer Room

culture based residence

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25/26 Court Yard

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04

CrossRoads

co-working space

project overview

For this co-working space project the goal was to create a space that was collaborative for all aspects of work. I like to showcase this project because I believe it to be some of my stronger conceptual work regardless of it being earlier in my schooling.

co-working space

concept statement

Referencing the Kansas City Railroad systems to conceptualize the idea of traveling through a space to a designated final destination.

This destination being a space that promotes unity among those within it as well as inviting collaboration amongst all people.

pre design Create a destination that invites collaboration Print

BR

Rec Room Lounge

Incorporate industrial elements to honor the train systems.

Break Room

Coffee Bar

BR

Lact.

Room

Conference Room

Conference Room

Reception Phone Booths Office Lounge

Key:

Office

Office

Office

HD

HD

HD

HD

HD

HD

Evoke the feeling of unity throughout the space and the people within it.

Office

Required Adj. Desired Adj.

Increase productivity within the workspace

Public Private

HD Hot Desk Design Goals

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Bubble Diagram

Site Context Axonometric

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design development Section Cut

Hot Spots The green “hot spots” represent destinations within the floor plan. Bringing on my concept of traveling through the space to a final destination, the coffee bar, collaborative space, and work area can be considered hot spots or destinations.

Key: Rec Room

Locker Room Locker Room

Print and Mail Room

ADA Bathroom

Lactation Room

Conference Room

Mechanical

Break Room

Conference Room

Coffee Bar Elevation 2 Reception

Elevation 1

Hot and Permanent Desk Pin Up / Collaborative Space Lounge

Lounge / Waiting Area

Office

Office Office

Office

Office

Section Cut

Floor Plan

co-working space

SCALE 1” = 10’ - 0”

Cafe Elevation SCALE 1/4” = 1’ - 0”

Destination Hubs

Bringing in My Concept: The idea of flowing through a space to a certain destination or destinations, making that the focal point of the whole space. Circulation is a big part of these diagrams. The circulation diagram shows that the white spaces are used as circulation paths, running into destinations throughout the journey of the space.

Key:

Destinations | Collaboration Areas Public Circulation Private Circulation

Lounge Render

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Circulatin Path

Hand Render

co-working space

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31/32 Model

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05

off hours

in my spare time I have always had a passion for being creative. I find joy in sitting down and expressing my thoughts or feelings on paper. Interior Architecture has been an outlet for me to use my creative skills in more ways than I knew were possible.

off hours

furniture design and fabrication

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Shelving Unit Build

Lounge Chair Build

off hours

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hand rendering

Watercolors

35/36

Hand Sketches

your time is greatly appreciated I am very fortunate for the opportunities that Interior Architecture has given me.

I look forward to diving deeper into my projects and interests as I further my education at the University of Kansas.

Name

Grace Burton

Email

gracecburton.2002@gmail.com

Location Phone

Lawrence / Kansas City 913-333-7771