Interior Design Portfolio 2023

HALLE WEINMANN

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

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HALLE WEINMANN

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

Cuningham

Summer 2022

• Work collaboratively with project teams.

• Further develop technical and design skills.

• Explore regenerative and sustainable design practices.

I have always been drawn to the way interior design can shape the human experience through environments. This profession is capable of changing the way we live by creating spaces that promote well-being and inclusion. As a designer, I aspire to make a positive difference by creating effective spaces that empower people and their communities. By using a regenerative approach in my designs, I hope to develop lasting, innovative solutions.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT

• Learn about client relations and deliver results to clients.

FITNESS DESK ATTENDANT

University of Wisconsin-Stout BFA Interior Design

2019-2023

• Summe Cum Laude

• CIDA Accredited

• Sustainability Minor

EDUCATION SKILLS

• Revit

• Enscape

• SketchUp

• Organization

• Teamwork

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Microsoft Office

• AutoCAD

• Problem-Solving

• Communication

INVOLVEMENT

• UW-Stout Honors College

• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

• IIDA Member

• UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse Team

• Student Interior Design Organization

• Minnecon | 2021, 2022

• Job Shadow | RSP Architects | 2021

September 2021-December 2022

• Provide quality customer service at the Health and Fitness Center.

• Operate the desk area during shift.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility and equipment.

CHEESECAKE BAKER

Muddy Paws Cheesecake

May 2018-Present

• Prepare, produce, and bake cheesecakes, and train new employees.

• Maintain cleanliness of work area and supply stock room.

• Greet customers promptly and respond to questions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Co-op Education and Internship Student of the Year Award | 2023

• UW-Stout Scholar Athlete Award | 2023

• CSC Academic All-District Team | 2023

• UW Board of Regents Student Showcase | 2023

• Blue Devil Academic Top Scholar | 2023

• Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition Submittal | 2022

• UW-Stout Women’s Lacrosse Captain | 2022-23

• BWBR Prize Design Competition Finalist | 2022

• Dean’s List | 2019-2023

• Four Star Recognition List | 2021-2023

COOPERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL 01

INTERIOR DESIGN SENIOR STUDIO | SPRING 2023

PROJECT BRIEF

Coopers Grove High School is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 9-12. This school is located in Robbins, Illinois, which is a suburb just beyond the South-side of Chicago. Robbins is currently working to restore their community, as over 30 percent of its population lives below the poverty line. As part of the Posen-Robbins School District, this would school would provide a quality high school education in an area that is currently lacking one.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN GOALS

WELL FEATURE S05

SOUND REDUCING SURFACES: Design spaces with sound reducing surfaces to minimize the buildup of speech or other unwanted sound

WELL FEATURE W06

DRINKING WATER PROMOTION:

WELL FEATURE L05

Promote proper hydration through the consumption of water over less healthy alternatives by promoting access to drinking water of verified quality. Provide daylight exposure indoors through design strategies.

DAYLIGHT DESIGN STRATEGIES:

WELL FEATURE M07

RESTORATIVE SPACES:

Support access to spaces that promote restoration and relief from mental fatigue or stress.

WELL FEATURE C13

ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Provide buildings that are accessible, comfortable and usable for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Coopers Grove High School is an inclusive, safe, and welcoming charter school for students seeking a smaller, more personalized learning environment. At Coopers Grove, a variety of spaces are provided that allow for both group and individual work, encouraging students to explore their interests and collaborate with others. The school will evoke both a familiar and new feeling to students to create a comfortable, inviting space for everyone. Overall, this school will emphasize the universal design goals in order to develop spaces that are conducive to student success and include and recognize all students regardless of their background. CUSTOM

WAITING & RECEPTION AREA

A room where students can rest and recharge, work on homework, or get help from staff. Also contains a gender affirming closet for students to pick out clothes that express their identity or for students in need of clothing.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN GOALS

1. BODY FIT

Accommodate a wide range of body sizes and abilities

2. COMFORT

Keeping demands within desirable limits of body function.

3. AWARENESS

Ensure that critical information is easily perceived using different senses.

4. UNDERSTANDING

Making methods of operation and use intuitive, clear and unambiguous.

5. WELLNESS

Contributing to health promotion, avoidance of disease and prevention of injury.

6. SOCIAL INCLUSION

Treating all groups with dignity and respect.

7. PERSONALIZATION

Incorporate opportunities for choice and the expression of individual preferences.

8. CULTURAL APPROPRIATENESS

Respecting and reinforcing cultural values, and the social and environmental context of any design project.

Creating all-gender facilities provides a safe space for all students to feel comfortable, however they may identify. Also, by providing most of the space in open, easily supervised areas, the chances for poor behavior diminish, and student choice increases.

RESOURCE ROOM

This room provides students with supportive refuge throughout the school day and can address basic health needs, such as laundry, supply pantry, and shower.

INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS

“SOFT-LANDING” ROOM

DESIGN CONCEPT

Coopers Grove High School embraces natural daylight with an open feel and accessible design. The overall soft and gentle color palette prevents over-stimulation, while the colors in each space are specific to its function to best enhance the students experience. Elements of nature are incorporated throughout the spaces to increase wellness, and a range of flexible furniture provides comfort for any type of learner.

CAFETERIA

WOOD VENEER RESILIENT RUBBER RESILIENT RUBBER

CARPET TILE

STONE WALL

WALL TILE

WALL TILE

WALLPAPER CLASSROOM

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

SMART GLASS

• Would be applied to exterior and interior windows

• Glass changes in a fraction of a second

• Can be controlled via wall-switch, panic button, smart phone, or voice command

• Can be connected to a security system

• Laminated and tempered safety glass, so it is shatterproof

• Helps with acoustics

Unity - Visa Lighting LED Recessed Can VEGA Sconce - OCL School ACTArmstrong Turf - Beam ACB

Acoustibuilt Drywall Pendant Cilindrico

STEELCASE NEXT DESIGN COMPETITION 02

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III | FALL 2022

PROJECT BRIEF

NEXT, a leading global consumer robot company, decided to invest in a new Research and Development Hub in the Seaport District of Boston, Massachusetts. NEXT needed help to design their new 12,000 SF. R&D Hub. NEXT wanted the new space to not only reflect their overall company brand and culture but draw inspiration from the local area and region. NEXT wants to make sure that their new workplace supports the collaborative way they work and their hybrid work model.

LOCAL CULTURE

Boston’s Innovation District is home to a diverse bunch of businesses, residents, artists, designers, institutions, and entrepreneurs. The area is filled with an impressive legacy of art, culture and entertainment, and is lined with many restaurants, bars and shops. With its mix of work spaces and relatively affordable real estate, the Innovation District is gaining popularity and is seeing a surge in development for both housing and office spaces, particularly spaces that support creative businesses.

BRAND IDENTITY

In the design of NEXT’s brand, balance is represented in the overlapping of two equal triangles to serve as a constant reminder of its importance. The interwoven nature of these triangles aims to represent the importance of connection and NEXT’s goal of being a collaborative, team-based organization.

The two equal sized triangles also signify NEXT’s mission to design with equality and inclusiveness in mind. Though both triangles are of equal size, their contrasting colors signify the importance of creating spaces and products that include and empower everyone, despite each others differences.

The motto of Boston’s Innovation District is “Work, Live, Play,” which emphasizes the importance of having balance in life. The design for NEXT’s new hub is based on this concept of balance. The design concept is incorporated throughout the interior of NEXT by balancing the combination of geometric and organic design. Natural textures and greenery help promote wellbeing in the workplace, while rough surfaces and wrought materials contribute to a sleek design that represents the industrial qualities of Boston.

The main colors of green and magenta are significant to NEXT’s brand identity as they both universally signify harmony and balance, and represent the goals of NEXT.

RECEPTION DESK IDEATION’S

RECEPTION AREA

Each group of workstations and team collaboration spaces has a different layout to suit each team. The workstations are all fully adjustable to accommodate every user, while the lighting design aims to reflect NEXT’s logo and connects all of the workspaces.

A variety of seating options allows for both group and individual work to be done. Greenery is incorporated into the seating to add a unique organic element to the design, while the pergola structure over the seating area helps the space feel grounded and adds visual interest.

KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Design with, not just for

Recognize exclusion and understand barriers

Create equitable experiences

Design to empower and accommodate

Include, learn, and evolve

The angled walls follow the triangular floor pattern, which reflects NEXT’s brand and aims to draw people into the space. Cove lighting helps to create a more grand ambiance, while clerestory windows provide an abundance of natural light

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

HYBRID OFFICE DESIGN

People are reluctant to return to the office due to the ease of remote work. Offices should be designed in new and inspiring ways that is less about efficiency and more about humanity.

A large central table provides an accessible and convenient place to meet and discuss ideas. All of the furniture is movable to create flexible environment that is conducive to collaboration. Ample storage is provided to store project

INCLUSIVE DESIGN WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE

Workplace wellbeing practices can have many benefits, such as reduced health risks, improved productivity, decreased Absenteeism, improved employee retention, and build and sustain high employee morale.

Creating an inclusive workplace has many factors to consider, making it very important to include products that are adjustable, adaptable, and comfortable for the widest range of disabilities and body types.

CONFERENCE ROOM PROJECT ROOM

This is a mock-up space to demonstrate how NEXT home device may work in a simulated home office. The home office is for consumers so it did not need to reflect NEXT office space/brand.

HOME OFFICE LAB

NEXT’s branding is incorporated within the lighting and ceiling elements to further enhance their identity.

WELLNESS ROOM

This room allows people have quiet, individual think time. Lounge seating is provided to promote relaxed, free-flowing ideas. The lighting in this space is easily dimmable to create a gentler lighting environment.

BIRCH VENEER

EBONY VENEER

INTERFACE DIAMOND DREAM TRANQUIL

CLAY VERVE MATTE PORCELAIN DARK GRAY

PIONITE LAMINATE PEARL OF ORIENT

NORTHERN COMFORT SUPPER CLUB 03

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III | FALL 2022

PROJECT BRIEF

The design of this supper club is meant to reflect an inviting restaurant with an interior that refers to the nature of the region, Wisconsin, and focuses on elements of a traditional supper club. The menu includes the staples of a supper club and is geared towards a mature patron with high standards. The atmosphere is sophisticated and inviting and reflects the high quality of ingredients used in food preparation.

HISTORICAL ELEMENT

This project required that a historical object was chosen from the University Archives to be incorporated into our project and used as inspiration. The historical object I chose was a 1973 advertisement for ice cream drink mixes.

SEAT COUNTS

DINING: 74 SEATS

BAR: 6 SEATS

BAR LOUNGE: 12 SEATS

74 + 6 + 12 = 92 SEATS TOTAL

Ice cream drinks are a uniquely Wisconsin cocktail that combines ice cream with various liquors. These notorious drinks are a timeless staple on the menu at supper clubs. The most popular flavors, including Pink Squirrel, Grasshopper, and Alexander, are incorporated into the design of this space, with subtle pops of color representing these drinks throughout the supper club.

BAR LOUNGE

BATHROOM JANITOR CLOSET BUS

A map of Wisconsin was used to design an elegant accent wall in the lobby. Wood and stone finishes paired with modern furniture help create a rustic yet polished feel.

DESIGN CONCEPT

This Wisconsin style supper club will have an overall classic and classy Northwoods look with small touches of modern elements to create a sophisticated and inviting environment suitable for mature guests. Dark, moody lighting, plush furniture, and wood accents will make this space feel homey and provide an upscale, traditional Wisconsin supper club experience.

Beams along the ceiling and wood wall panels evoke a cozy, cabinlike feel, along with tasteful decor and furniture pieces to create a sophisticated atmosphere.

LOBBY

The restrooms were designed with upscale finishes and tile to create luxurious feel, while also being gender inclusive and fully accessible.

Wall Sconce Pendant

Wood Beams Armstrong Acoustic Planks

Ebony Glossy Veneer

Pendant Pendant LED Recessed Cans

11FT A.F.F.

13FT A.F.F.

13FT A.F.F.

11FT A.F.F.

11FT A.F.F.

11FT A.F.F.

SIMPLY CITRUS RETAIL SHOP 04

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III | FALL 2022

PROJECT BRIEF

This project involved designing a brick and mortar retail space within a mall leasehold space. The product line chosen for this space was a bath and body products store. The design of the environment had to allow for customer experience of the brand, including the visual language and types of clientele. It was also important to provide well-designed circulation and consider the inclusion of HVAC and lighting within the ceiling space.

36” HIGH COUNTERS

36”-48” AISLE WIDTHS

DOOR-LESS ENTRYWAY

CIRCULATION PATH

DESIGN CONCEPT

Simply Citrus is a bath and body products store that has a variety of products with citrus focused scents. The design of this space emphasizes the rounded form of citrus fruits and utilizes the many bright colors in which these fruits can be found. Citrus fruits are filled with vitamins and antioxidants, making them great for body products, and they also aid in creating a colorful, clean, and fresh design.

The design of this store also involved creating custom displays, fixtures, and mill-work that could hold products or reinforce the brand identity. In my space, all the displays and shelving are custom made designs. A custom ADA compliant cash wrap was also created, which was required to be at least three feet wide. All custom pieces were either modeled in Sketch-Up or Revit.

This project also required me to create a rendered storefront elevation that represents the brand identity and depicts my custom-made logo.

Recessed Cans LED Strip Lights

Pendant Pendant

GRAPHIC ESCAPE OFFICE 05

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II | SPRING 2022

PROJECT BRIEF

This project involved designing a new graphic design firm office space located on the first floor of an existing mixed use building, Cherokee Studios, located in West Hollywood, CA. The company is well known for its print, digital, and environmental work in the music and film industries, so the design of this space reflects a creative and collaborative work environment. Also, Cherokee Studios, formerly MGM Studios, is located on a site that has a significant musical and Hollywood history, where many famous artists have recorded music. As a result, many of the people that choose to live and/or work in this building have an appreciation for that history.

KITCHENETTE

CONFERENCE ROOM

COAT CLOSET COLLABORATION AREA

CLOSET HUDDLE ROOM

WORKSTATIONS

RECEPTION AREA

COPY/PRINT AREA

DESIGN CONCEPT

This space will combine the industrial elements of the building with aspects inspired by its musical history. A variety of textures and shapes will make the space stimulating and enhance creativity, while the cool tones and natural flow will contribute to collaboration and provide a sense of ease.

In order to incorporate the musical history of this space, a chosen album cover was used as inspiration for the materials and color palette.

JOURNEY: ESCAPE ALBUM

The collaboration space features many custom pieces, including the storage shelf, the center work table, and the accent wall, which takes inspiration from the album cover.

The logo for Graphic Escape was custom designed and the “S” shape is reflected around the office, including being incorporated into the custom ADA compliant reception desk. The black metal rod accent feature is also seen on the columns throughout the space.

RECEPTION AREA

KITCHENETTE COLLABORATION SPACE

LEED SUSTAINABILITY

LEED ID+C: COMMERCIAL INTERIORSV4.1 - LEED V4.1

SOURCING OF RAW MATERIALS - 2 PTS.

This project also involved choosing a LEED Certification criteria and highlighting how it affected our design decisions and material/ fixture/equipment selections. The LEED criteria I chose was the Sourcing of Raw Materials, which meant that this office space uses products sourced from at least five different manufacturers that meet at least one of the responsible sourcing and extraction criteria for at least 30% of the total materials used in this project. The types of sustainably sourced materials includes bio-based materials, wood products, materials reuse, and recycled content.

INTERFACE

This carpet is made from 65% total recycled content. It is certified Green Label Plus, certified carbon neutral floors, and provides an environmental and health product declaration.

KNOLLTEXTILES GREEN+ APPROVED

FABRICS: Products contain a minimum of 50% preand/or post-consumer recycled content, and/ or 75% natural or bio-based materials. Products also achieve Greenguard or Intertek Clean Air certifications.

FSC CERTIFIED

WOOD: All wood products used in the design of this space are FSC certified, including surfaces and cabinetry.

TERRAZZO FLOORING: Terrazzo flooring is made from recycled content. They are also VOC free, incredibly durable and long-lasting, and have a Greenguard gold certified epoxy.

CUSTOM ACOUSTIC

CUSTOM

The conference room includes a gallery wall which features artists who have recorded at the original Cherokee Studios.

YOUMEDIA LIBRARY 06

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II | SPRING 2022

PROJECT BRIEF

YOUmedia is an organization that strives to provide access to high-quality educational experiences and resources for a diversity of youth. YOUmedia has decided to create a digital learning space for teens at the Milwaukee Public Library. This 3,000 square foot area will provide teens with a space where they can hang out, get help with homework, experiment with different design software, record music, and engage in digital media activities and workshops.

media YOU YOU media

Digital Learning Space

DESIGN CONCEPT

This space will provide teens with a comfortable work area where they can be productive, learn, and collaborate with others. The design will add a modern touch to the existing details of the building, and natural elements and stimulating colors will help make it an inviting space.

STANDING

HEIGHT

SMALL SHELF

TOE KICK

ADA ACCESS STORAGE DRAWERS

PRINTER SHELF

This project also involved designing a custom information desk that is ADA accessible. The desk had to be visible from the main entrance and allow for visibility around the space. It was also required to have space for two people to work and provide a printer. This desk was created in SketchUp.

WOODWORKS LINEAR VENEERED PLANKS 16’ A.F.F.

INFUSIONS ACCENT CANOPIES 14’ A.F.F.

PLASTERFORM METAPHORS CEILINGS 16’ A.F.F.

Hanging Bulb Pedant Light Bulb Pendant LED Recessed Cans LED Strip Lighting

HIGH NRC ACT 9’ A.F.F.

SOUNDSCAPES ACOUSTICAL CANOPIES 14’ A.F.F.

INFUSIONS BLADES CONCEPTS 13’ A.F.F.

GYPSUM BOARD 14’ A.F.F.

The performance space can be easily switched into a flexible workspace when events are not occurring.

OTHER WORK 07

FURNITURE DESIGN | FALL 2022

PROJECT I - “ACTIVE” SENSORY STOOL

The object of this assignment was to design and build an ‘active seating’ stool that is functional. “Active” seating describes a product that allows and encourages body movement and comfortable repositioning while in use. For this project, I created a rolling sensory stool that has different tactile textures on each side to be used as a sort of fidget device.

PROJECT 2 - C4 - CREATIVE, COLLABORATION, COMPETITION, AND COMMUNICATION STATION

In teams, we designed and built a 1/4” scale model of an interior space that would be in a theoretical office environment. We created scale models of seating, surfaces, storage, and accessories as needed, that support creativity, collaboration, competition, and communication to a larger group.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS | SPRING 2022

This class focused on creating a set of 14 construction documents for a neurology clinic. All sheets were red-lined and corrected accordingly to create an accurate final set.

The goal for this project was to create a seating experience based off of perspectives of our own “sitio”, the place where we are most comfortable, most secure, most grounded, and most at ease. For my sitio, I chose to create a chair based off of a cribbage board, which represents my cabin, a place where I feel at peace, spending time with family and playing games.

PROJECT 3 - SITIO - CRIBBAGE SEAT

LIGHTING DESIGN | FALL 2022

CUSTOM LUMINAIRE PROJECT - LEAF LICHT

This project involved designing a custom luminaire prototype based on biophilia by applying all knowledge learned about lamp sources, luminaires and corresponding components, methods and effects of illumination, human needs, energy issues and efficacy as they are influenced by luminaire design. For my design, I created a color changing table lamp based off the form of a leaf.

COMMERCIAL LIGHTING PROJECT

The objective of this project was to synthesize all knowledge regarding the fundamentals of lighting design and apply them to create a proposed lighting design plan for an interior renovation of a portion of an existing art building at a college campus in Portland, Oregon. The required spaces to complete were the lobby, circulation A & B, the break area pantry, the large multi-purpose classroom, and the small studio.

Along with doing research and developing the concept for the space, I was required to create lighting plan with clearly labeled fixtures, create a lighting fixture schedule with all specs, complete energy calculations, and create a zoning diagram describing lighting control intent. Additionally, perspective renderings showing how the lighting was implemented was also required for the final deliverable.

REPEATED WORD PORTRAIT PAINTED REFLECTION

MASTERY PROJECT

CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE

CERAMICS I

COLOR STILL LIFE

DESIGN DRAWING

RELIEF PRINTMAKING

3D WOOD FORM

MABEL TAINTER INK WASH