ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Genevieve, I am an enthusiastic interior designer and have recently earned Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design at Arizona State University in May 2024.
I am excited about incorporating nature into my designs through the use of natural shapes and forms, earthy material selections, sustainable choices, greenery, and natural lighting.
My current inspiration in design is Antoni Gaudi. I am captivated by his environmental inspirations, use of unconventional shapes, and his attention to detail.
My goal as an interior designer is to embrace aspects of nature to create environments that promote well-being, a sense of tranquility, and a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
Thank you!
- Genevieve Waite
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Summa Cum Laude
May 2024 Graduate
SKILLS
Modeling programs
Autocad, Revit, SketchUp
Graphic programs
Indesign, Illustrator, Procreate
Rendering programs
Enscape, Photoshop
Document tools
Microsoft Office, Google Suites
STUDY ABROAD
ASU Design & Context in Europe 2023 Summer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
White Baux Studio, LLC
10.22- present internship 2023 Neocon, Chicago, IL
IIDA student membership
5.23- 5.24
CONTACTS
(480) 427- 1259
genevieve.waite3@gmail.com
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts Dean’s List
Fall 2020- spring 2024
ASU Design School Design Excellence Recipient Fall 2021 + spring 2024
CHRYSANTHEMUM- RETAIL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | JUNIOR YEAR ASU | FALL 2022
revit | enscape | photoshop
Using the old Phoenix Financial Center, we were tasked with creating our own unique brand for a retail store- and illustrate how we would portray this brand to customers through our design.
THE ATMOSPHERE
earthy | inspiring | cultivating | energizing
WELCOME TO CHRYSANTHEMUM
Chrysanthemum is an indoor garden for individuals looking to develop a relationship with nature, and bring it home to begin their own garden. Guests can learn how to propagate and properly take care of their plants, buy + pre-order fresh cut flowers, vitrually explore famous gardens around the world, relax and take in the scenery at our cafe, and take home a new plant from our wide selection.
INTUITIVE | ASYMMETRIC | BALANCED
BECCA
Graphics by Genevieve Waite
BERNHARDT BY
CHRYSANTHEMUM- RETAIL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | JUNIOR YEAR ASU | FALL 2022
Challenged by the circular building, I allowed the structure to intuitively shape the organic design and circulation.
This pergola establishes a “space within a space”, adding balance to the surrounding asymmetric and organic lines, while also sparking visual interest.
MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
OTB
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
The Frame is centered around the concept of creating windows to design, using innovative approaches to frame perspectives, historic elements, and activities throughout the building.
These “windows” encourage exploration, interaction, and the exchange of ideas among design students and the community. The space becomes a canvas for design, where every surface tells a story, and every corner offers a new opportunity for inspiration.
It was very important to my group and I that our concept and branding were prevalent not only through our design but reflected through our graphics as well. We thoughtfully created a visual identity that effectively communicated our design intent.
PHOENIX FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH IS FOUNDED
NEW ADDITION IS BUILT
CHURCHPURCHASED BYHOUSING OPPORTUNITYCENTER
1950 1982 1984
CHURCH ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
FIRE SET INSIDE CHURCH
CHURCH RELOCATES TO A NEW FACILITY IN GLENDALE
1883 1968
CHURCH IS CONSTRUCTED
1929
CHURCH IS DECLARED A HAZARD BY CITY OFFICIALS AND SET FOR DEMOLITION
Timeline template graphics produced by Genevieve Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
revit | enscape | photoshop
Fourth year and graduate students of the Design school at Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts now hold the knowledge to utilize their resources to their fullest potential. As they enter their fourth year and some, their graduate programs, students are excited to move full time to The Frame to attend their classes and experience interdisciplinary collaboration that creates a seamless transition into the real world.
STUDENTS
COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS
CREATIVES
REHABILITATION
We are fully committed to preserving the original architectural features of the Monroe Abbey through the process of rehabilitation. Our approach is to draw inspiration from the existing features of the building, while not replicating them. Instead, we will be introducing new features that compliment and highlight the existing ones.
By working within the constraints of the architecture, we are challenged to explore unexpected design solutions that meet the requirements of The Frame’s new program, while respecting the Abbey’s structure.
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024
GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
PERSPECTIVES
OPENNESS + EXPANSIVENESS
DEPTH + RICHNESS
HISTORIC ELEMENTS
WARMTH + VIBRANCY
Material palette curated by Kimberly Salas, Devon Vinales, and Genevieve Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024
GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
ABSTRACT COMPOSITION + CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
OUR SHAPES + FORMS TRANSLATING INTO BUILD DESIGN
Our approach is to thoughtfully embody the language of The Frame’s brand identity.
Each piece is intentionally chosen to reflect The Frame’s linear, organic, dynamic, and angular shapes and forms.
Furniture collage created by Genevieve Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
Opportunities for pin up space alongside framed existing brick
This collaged vignette was developed in Photoshop. I used pictures from our site visit to orient our audience.
New flooring seamlessly integrates glass to frame details of original flooring
Original detailing highlighted behind glass- opportunities for writable glass
branding throughout spaces
Evident
Collage Vignette by Genevieve Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
Collage Vignette by Genevieve Waite
Rendering
Waite
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
The pathways encircling the central glass Frame structure in the Frame school courtyard seamlessly integrate seating and collaborative spaces with the open sky, fostering interdisciplinary design practices.
THE FRAME- INSTITUTIONAL
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2024 GROUP PROJECT WITH KIMBERLY SALAS + DEVON VINALES
South facing glass wall features a precise circular opening that allows user to frame Historic elements
When standing at a specific point inside of the Frame, the user gets a precisely framed view of the Rose Window
STEELCASE - WORKPLACE
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | FALL 2023
NEXT is an architectural and interior design firm that values transparency, global connection, and diversity. Students were tasked with developing the design of their new office space located in Dallas, Texas. My design approach consisted of careful consideration towards distinctive workstation neighborhoods to foster collaboration, team connectivity, and a sense of belonging.
IN DALLAS
The Dallas Infomart was built in 1985 for information technology companies. It provides an environment that encourages growth and global connection. The uninterrupted views made by the glass, display products that are admired, challenged, and further improved.
Dallas locals now recognize the infomart as a landmark that stands as a monument for the Crystal Palace- the architectural and philosophical inspiration of the Infomart, and now, NEXT.
WORKPLACE VIBRANCY organic | dynamic | influential
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
WKS NEIGHBORHOODS
CULTIVATING COLLABORATION
I WAS INSPIRED BY THIS WOOD FLOORING FROM GAUDI’S CASA MILA APARTMENT IN BARCELONA
REJUVENATION | TEAM CONNECTIVITY | WORKPLACE CULTURE
STEELCASE - WORKPLACE
Drawings
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
STEELCASE - WORKPLACE
GENEVIEVE WAITE | SENIOR YEAR ASU | FALL 2023
MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
FOCUS
CLIENT
Drawings and renderings by Genevieve Waite
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
MESQUITE- WELLNESS
GENEVIEVE WAITE | JUNIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2023
GROUP PROJECT WITH HAILEY NOVAK + AUBREY LINES
Utilizing storage containers, we were challenged to design a transitional housing community for families experiencing homelessness. Mesquite allows families to restabilize in a safe environment that provides compassion and dignity.
Site plan developed by Aubrey Lines, Hailey Novak, and Genevieve Waite. Graphics created by Genevieve Waite
RESTORATIVE | EMBRACING | CONNECTED | PROTECTED
Renderings by Genevieve Waite
MESQUITE- WELLNESS
GENEVIEVE WAITE | JUNIOR YEAR ASU | SPRING 2023
GROUP PROJECT WITH HAILEY NOVAK + AUBREY LINES
LIVING PODS small, medium, and large
INTERNAL COURTYARDS relax and build community
LAUNDRY + ENTERTAINMENT
WELCOMING CENTER + STORE
MULTI-PURPOSE + DAYCARE
LIVING PODS
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SPACES
This fully enclosed community was initially developed with the living pods- inspired by a herringbone pattern. The design of the rest of the community followed by manipulating the patterns vertically. These thoughtfully crafted shapes created various internal courtyards, green roofs, and an overall asymmetrical design that integrates seamlessly with the Phoenix typology.
Graphics developed by Genevieve Waite
Custom Mesquite tree shading- color coded by area for way finding
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
ELEVATOR LOBBY- THE PORTAL
sketch-up | enscape | cad
GENEVIEVE WAITE | WHITE BAUX STUDIO INTERNSHIP | SPRING 2022
When this project went underway, it was decided that the elevator lobbies would be designed to produce a cohesive look- tying all 25 floors together.
THE CHALLENGE:
This high rise had multiple different owners, all of which had floors that were updated in different manners at different times. Our studies revealed that overall, there were two existing architectural variations of the lobbies.
THE SOLUTION:
It became determined that the two variations would be named “The Portal” and “The Cove.” Cost saving measures were considered when deciding to maintain existing architecture, and through materiality and lighting, the floors would connect.
MY TASK:
Using SketchUp, I produced renderings that accurately illustrated the design intent behind the elevator lobby proposals. I used CAD to tag the chevron flooring to show which tiles were polished and matte, and where the tile cuts should occur to produce minimal waste. These drawings were added to the construction documents for this project.
EXISTING “PORTAL” LOBBIES floor 19, & 24
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
ELEVATOR LOBBY - THE COVE
GENEVIEVE WAITE | WHITE BAUX STUDIO INTERNSHIP | SPRING 2022
EXISTING “COVE” LOBBIES floor 4, 5, & 17
Rendering by Genevieve Waite
ROOM DATA SHEETS
GENEVIEVE
WAITE | WHITE BAUX STUDIO INTERN | SPRING 2023 indesign | cad
FURNITURE SUBMITTALS
GENEVIEVE WAITE | WHITE BAUX STUDIO INTERN | FALL 2023 excel | indesign | cad
The City of Phoenix Police will be moving to a new location- the old Wells Fargo building located on 100W Washington. This task was to clearly state the heights and power requirements for the workstations, populate with existing (and eventually new) furniture, and carefully count the workstation numbers + types and supply them with their respected storage/cabinets. This plan is an example of a 100% furniture submittal that recieved comments that were picked up and sent back.
The Future Furniture Plan Submittals displayed workstations that would be added to the space in 2040. Our initial counts (pg 24) does not include the future workstation, chairs, files, and future office counts.
To populate the floor plans with existing furniture left by a previous owner, we used an excel that listed the counts of all the existing furniture; their description, and current floor location. We pulled furniture from this list that would be a fit for the new client’s program needs. As the project progressed, and all existing furniture was utilized, new furniture was picked and approved. This floor, 3, is an example of a floor completed later on, and required existing + new furniture.
NEW HEADQUARTERS SQFT TAKE-OFFS
GENEVIEVE WAITE | WHITE BAUX STUDIO INTERN | FALL 2023
excel
These take offs were a part of the schematic design phase for a corporate headquarters new-build. Using existing CAD plans of an office space, I was tasked to collect data to learn about the client’s various business segments- number of offices/what sf, number of workstations/what size, etc. This data was used in client interviews to determine a new standard of office sizes, a new standard of workstation sizes, and whether or not a specific business segment held space in another location. Above is an example of one set of SF take off data out of eleven total business segments. I had the opportunity to attend client meetings and take notes on our findings.
