Portfolio Helena Lenz Ferreira

HELENA LENZ FERREIRA HELENA_CASTROVALENTE@FITNYC.EDU

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2015-2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE FOREGROUND an art center for women | institutional

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REVISTA magazine office | workplace

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ATALA restaurant| retail

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TRIBECA duplex| residential

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THE BOOK WAREHOUSE bookstore | retail

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MALIBU RESIDENCE residential

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DOYENNE HOUSE permanent housing for women living with hiv | institutional + residential

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BLOOMINGDALE’S retail

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ROUSTEING LINE furniture design

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LA PEARL dermatology | healthcare

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WORKING DRAWINGS technical

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THE FOREGROUND +ART CENTER FOR WOMEN THESIS PROJECT 2019

The Foreground is a space dedicated to women artists who have graduated with a degree or completed a course in fine arts in New York City. These women may come from different ethnic and financial backgrounds, but they all have something in common, which is a specific challenge in being recognized as artists.

Its wide array of activities provided makes the Foreground not only an art center for women but also a “lifestyle� that increases awareness and inspire these female artists to be creative and successful.

The Foreground consists of a sustainable and safe space that is committed to empowering and assisting these artists by providing residency, studio spaces, art classes, community gatherings, and lectures for artists.

They can take art classes, exhibit their work, watch lectures, create, learn, read, meet other women who are on the same boat, or just come to experience a good time and be creative.

Bedroom units for short stays are provided for lovers of art, as well as international lecturers or instructors, so they stay closer to the artists and experience New York with a different artistic and memorable perspective.

The Foreground increases public awareness of the excellence and diversity of women’s art and culture. Its mission is to create community through art, education, and social activism. It is providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development, expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women, supporting local, national, and global art activism and advocating for equality in the arts for all, encouraging the artists to perform in the center and take risks with their work that might not be possible in another settings.

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THE BUILDING |“a space where art meets design” | “simple forms that convey an idea” | “the space is a sculpture itself”

BUILDING INFORMATION

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Wythe hotel, site map

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RACHEL BEACH’S SCULPTURE PIECES

THE CONCEPT +PERCEPTIVE DISSONANCE

CONCEPT STATEMENT The concept for this project is inspired by Brooklyn based artists Rachel Beach’s sculptures. They are rubbed with oil and pigments that vary in degrees of finish and application and work materially to flatten edges and enhance the play between concrete and negative space, foreground and background, lightness, and mass.

Activated by geometric voids, the works

balance improbably - almost precariously - yet the overall impression is one of solidity in-depth and footprint.

The use of geometric shapes and the aspect of “defying gravity” that most of her sculptures carry inspires the exploration of the project’s architecture and design aspects — the experimentation with the object’s form, volume, edge, and its relationship to space.

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STACKING DIAGRAM SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FLOORS

STACKING DIAGRAM+ PARTI SKETCH

PARTI The parti diagram came about as an inspiration from the concept. Taking simple but stable shapes like triangles and intersecting them within a bigger triangle, creating a new and geometric layout that is also functional.

The idea of creating an area that is open to below from the top floor to the ground floor was crucial for the intersection of spaces.

The open area, a triangle shape, where other

smaller triangles protrude out, forms cantilever structures that consist of glass studios, giving the artists more visibility and create a connection to the public. It is all about giving a voice and visibility to these female artists by bringing them closer to the viewers, which is the literary meaning of the word foreground.

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BUIDLING +SECTION

The section shows how the building was rearrenged once the triangle was created as an opening. Leading up to the 6th floor where a glass staircase is placed. The rooftop has a pyramid skylight that is reversed, creating this sense of perceptive dissonance and optimizing daylight in the space. The skylight creates the light well effect in the building.

CELLAR +EXHIBITION SPACE

EXHIBITION SPACE PERSPECTIVE VIEW

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CELLAR +EXHIBITION HALL

The basement is the floor with the least amount of columns, so that makes it appropriate for large spaces such as the lecture hall and especially the exhibition hall, where artists will present their works, including sculptures. The big triangle room in the middle is the sculpture studio. With two entrances, the studio allows for artists to collaborate and work on sculptures together with access to

CELLAR FLOOR PLAN

both sides of the studio and 7’ wide doors. The kitchen is in the cellar so that it can cater to cocktail and other events that will take place in the exhibition hall, and it has access directly to the restaurant above, on the Ground floor. All offices are in the basement, as well as the conference room and other private studio spaces, including a screening room adjacent to the exhibition area.

GROUND FLOOR +RESTAURANT

The Ground Floor is the most important floor of the Foreground.

It is where artists and visitor’s first impression is made. The open plan is to keep circulation simple and for the art gallery to be seen from every corner of the space.

The restaurant on the right has direct access to the street and sliding doors that can open fully, inte-

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

grate the area to the outside and so it invites more people to come inside and check out the art center.

On the mezzanine, a composition with stacking cubes, is a cafe space, with a small area underneath, that serves as an open studio so visitors can experience artists creating their works first-hand.

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RECEPTION +WAITING AREA

GALLERY SPACE+ MEZZANINE CAFE

MEZZANINE +CAFE

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MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN

SECTION

CAFE ELEVATION

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MEZZANINE +CAFE

The mezzanine Cafe shown on the pictures creates a ‘block on block’ composition. At The mezzanine Cafe shown on the pictures creates a ‘block on block’ composition. At the Foreground, art is everywhere but space is also art itself. Every detail was thought out and executed to resemble a sculpture, and this space is no different. The Cafe experience will allow visitors to be immersed in art, and it is all about giving these artists visibility and recognition. The glass box a few inches off the floor is the open studio where artists will paint and where visitors can watch them and understand the process and execution of how art is made.

Below the mezzanine is the entrance to the restaurant and the elevators. The materials of the space are what creates the contrast between the cubes, the smooth texture of metal, juxtaposed with the white textured plaster, creates a balanced harmony which is accentuated by the bright pink and orange ter-

razzo. the Foreground, art is everywhere but space is also art itself. Every detail was thought out and executed to resemble a sculpture, and this space is no different. The Cafe experience will allow visitors to be immersed in art, and it is all about giving these artists visibility and recognition. The glass box a few inches off the floor is the open studio where artists will paint and where visitors can watch them and understand the process and execution of how art is made.

Below the mezzanine is the entrance to the restaurant and the elevators. The materials of the space are what creates the contrast between the cubes, the smooth texture of metal, juxtaposed with the white textured plaster, creates a balanced harmony which is accentuated by the bright pink and orange terrazzo.

4TH FLOOR +AUCTION ROOM

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The second floor of the Foreground has direct access from the ground floor, through monumental stairs. This floor is meant to be a transition, from the ground floor, where the public areas are located to the third floor and above, where the semi-private and private spaces are located. On this floor, artists have access to a terrace where they can rest and eat, and a photography and lighting studio with a darkroom inside. It opens up to the auction room, which can also, eventually, turn into a bigger studio. Visitors can shop for gifts and art supplies at the store located next to the auction room. Both structures have walls made of polycarbonate, which is transparent and allows people to see

through them and can be fully recycled after the end of its life. The second floor of the Foreground has direct access from the ground floor, through monumental stairs. This floor is meant to be a transition, from the ground floor, where the public areas are located to the third floor and above, where the semi-private and private spaces are located. On this floor, artists have access to a terrace where they can rest and eat, and a photography and lighting studio with a darkroom inside. It opens up to the auction room, which can also, eventually, turn into a bigger studio.

Visitors can shop for gifts and art supplies at the store located next to the auction room. Both structures have walls made of

2ND FLOOR PLAN

5TH FLOOR M +CLASSROOMS

The third floor is where the creative studios are. It is exclusive to artists and faculty. The bridge provides access to both sides, so in this way, it provides more optimal space. The classroom is for both artists and students who don’t have the opportunity to attend an art school. The classrooms can divide into two.

3RD FLOOR PLAN

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2ND FLOOR +AUCTION ROOM

The fourth floor is dedicated entirely to private studios for the Foreground’s members. All the studios have windows and so access to natural daylight, which is extremely important in art. Even the studios that do not have windows to the outside have glass windows that

4TH FLOOR PLAN

capture daylight provided by the huge skylight located on the top floor. These glass windows, on the cantilever part of the studios, not only allow them to be visible from the ground floor but can also open up so that natural air comes in and out since paints and other materi-

3RD FLOOR +CLASSROOMS

The fifth floor is the hotel floor. It is where the guests will stay for short stays. All the rooms are designed compliant with A.D.A standards and have en suite bathrooms. The biggest rooms have window walls and a view to the river, as well as private art studios inside in case they feel inspired and want to create.

5TH FLOOR PLAN

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CREATIVE LOUNGE + GUEST BEDROOM

LOUNGE AND GUEST BEDROOM

The guest bedroom, on the right, is for international lecturers, or visiting artists coming for short-stays. The bedroom counts with a private studio integrated.

The bedroom is a singular space for the guests to relax but at the same time, feel inspired by the design and the view. The bedroom palette is mostly neutral but is accentuaated by pops of bright and warm colors and geometric patterns.

The lounge, on the right, was designed for them to feel relaxed, the blue swing is for the artist to have fun while looking at the view and the ceiling pattern. The layout is open and furniture positioned so artists communicate and interact with each other.

COMMUNAL STUDIO +6TH AND 7TH FLOOR

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6TH FLOOR PLAN The sixth-floor connects to the sixth floor through a glass staircase. The sixth floor is a communal space for artists to work together and collaborate.

This space is entirely open to reinforce the interaction amongst the artists. The staircase leads directly to the lounge above in case the artists

7TH FLOOR PLAN want to take a break or get their heads off any distractions they may have The communal studio gives them access to an outdoor area where they can paint and host special and private exhibitions during the summertime. Three small private studios are provided for the artists in case they’d like

The seventh floor and rooftop lounge is a space of leisure. This space is for relaxation purposes. Artists can rest here, read, watch movies, and even ride a swing. Anything that will help take their minds off any frustration. The double-height and window wall gives them a fantastic view of the Hudson Riv-

er and Manhattan’s skyline and inspiration. Besides that, they have access to a digital library space and a kitchen and break room area. A skylight in the shape of an inverted pyramid follows the triangle in the middle, and brings even more daylight.

CREATIVE LOUNGE +ROOFTOP

CREATIVE LOUNGE The communal atelier or communal studio, is a collaborative space where artists can collaborate and work together on their art pieces. This space was designed as an open space so that it could promote integration between the artists.

The staircase behind leads the artists directly to the Rooftop lounge where they can take a break while they enjoy a snack or watch a movie on the projector. The flooring is concrete, and the suspended lighting creates perfect illumination for the art without changing hues when the artists are pinning up their works for critiques.

The creative lounge, also known as the rooftop Lounge is exclusive for the artists. In this minimal-

ist and sophisticated space, artists will immerse into a repetitive pattern of cubes that hangs from the ceiling and the walls, that are known to create and embody a sense of harmony and consequently relax and calm people. These cubes that are seen throughout the walls of the ground floor are an eco-friendly solution made of recycled plastic found in the ocean.

The furniture, all designed by women, also eloquent an artistic sense with the geometry that is complimented by the art on the wall. The goal was to create a space with monochromatic colors and accents of blue and orange to create an exciting and welcoming space.

REVISTA + MAGAZINE OFFICE

Revista limited, is one of the world’s largest family owned publishers of consumer magazines focusing on international art, fashion, home & garden, travel, and health.

Their financial sucess partially lies in their ability to print the illustrations for all the magazines in plants in the Czech Republic and Hong Kong, and able to add text in 21 languages. Recently they have acquired two smaller publishing companies, one specializing in film, theatre, and TV, while the other focuses computer and technology related magazines. Revista is currently located in several midtown buildings and after a long search, they wish to consolidate their editorial offices and have decided to lease sev-

en floors in the Bloomberg Tower in NYC. We have been commissioned to design the 19th floor of the Bloomberg Tower for Revista.

Currently worldwide leader in the publishin industry, Revista is in charge of a multitude of magazines. With a large publishing like this, it would be wise to consolidate all their offices into one building as they are doing now. With different firms working on the different floors, we want to design out space individual from the rest of the magazine groups but along with the floor we are designing for the entertainment part of the company.

RECEPTION

REVISTA + CONCEPT

The concept for the design of Revista, derived from Acne Studios.The intent was to create a minimalist and powerful fashion store visual inside a corporate office that would bring elegance and nostalgia.

With an emphasis on show business, an office with a remodeled and modern, updated era of new Holywood. New Hollywood was the focus of the late 60’s to the early 80’s where the style of films were strongly deviated from the norm. One the greatest changes new Hollywood brought was a new closeness to everyday life. Before new Hollywood, stars were more remote, sets were isolated, and lofty figures were more exclusive.

New Hollywood brought in a sense of realism and people were able to relate.

With our space we want to bring back the nostalgic feelings that sarted the new era of Hollywood. Reinterpreted and up-dated with a minimalist and contemporary vibe. Using a neutral pallette to neutralize and diffuse the pops of color. Using more curvilinear furniture to harmonize the space and adding that sensual beauty that was raw and exposed in the new Hollywood era. Using brass and metals to add contrast and elegance.

This space is meant to be an ode to what started it all.

REVISTA + FLOOR PLAN

RECEPTION

BREAK ROOM

BREAK ROOM +FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAMS

BLOCKING DIAGRAM

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

Revista is located in the famous Bloomberg Tower in NYC. The bloomberg tower is located in midtown at 731 Lexington Ave, between 58th and 59th st. It is the 15th tallest building in the city and is 55 stories tall. Not only is it the headquarters of Bloomberg but it also houses various offices, restaurants, and a luxury condominium.

CUTTING EDGE +MATERIALS

Using brass sconces and orgaic furniture to dispaly elegance in the design, it was essential to balance the space with hard surfaces. The hard surfaces are paired with high gloss and sheen to give the aspect of hollywood glamour. The pops of color in our furniture are well balanced with our minimalisatic design and materials such as concrete and terrazzo to add texture and contrast.

ATALA RESTAURANT +LATIN FUSION CUISINE ATALA AT KENT AVENUE, WILLIAMSBURG Atala is a restaurant focused on latin american fusion cuisine. atala comes from the name of chef Alex Atala, who believes cuisine to be the link between culture and nature, Alex Atala is extremely involved in raising the awareness of Brazil’s vulnerable resources. working with scientists, anthropologists and organizations, his mission is to nurture both the environment and its indigenous peoples. the restaurant blends in food and materials, as well as resources

RESTAURANT PROJECT

that are inspired by Latin American countries. The restaurant, is a sustainable approach, that creates a luxurious bulcolic experience for delicacy lovers in a sophisticated and unique place located in the heart of Williamsburg, in Brooklyn.

Dining area ocupancy : 92 persons Bar occupancy : 8 perosns Wait area : 15 Estimated number of employees : 17

FLOOR PLAN +MEZZANINE VIEW

ATALA FLOOR PLAN`

BAR VIEW +CONCEPT STATEMENT The inspiration for the project came, as well as the name of the restaurant – from brazilian chef Alex Atala, the concept was to create an escape from urban chaos, a space where nature meets delicacies. So the intuit, was to create a wide space, with natural materials and colors combined with raw, and contemporary furniture.

The main focal point of the space is the tree which is centered in the space, with a water feature that surrounds it, bringuing harmony and color to the space. The water mirror is covered in green mar-

ble, which adds a luxurious touch to the design, while complimenting the green nature and furniture of the space.The reforested wood of the center and columns is a sustainable approach to emphasize the natural aspect of the restaurant.

In order to bring more natural light into the space, a skylight in the shape of a cube was built right above the tree so that not only the tree can fit into the space, but also so it can be open during summer time, allowing a nice summer breeze and a deeper connection to the outside.

“Creativity is not to do what nobody does. It’s to do something everyone does but nobody expects.”

Alex Atala

WAITING AREA +BAR

The restaurant offers a wide variety of seating areas. You can sit by the bar and have a more intimate experience or customers can sit on the lower lounge chairs, which makes you feel at home and lets you admire the beauty of the water and tree above. There are many beautiful details to be admired in the space, including art pieces. The art was carefully chosen to create a visual and interesting detail while still letting nature dominate the focal point of the space.

WAITING + LOUNGE SEATING AREA

EXTERIOR FACADE +MATERIALS

MATERIAL SELECTION

FACADE

OVERALL VIEW OF THE SPACE

66 LEONARD ST + DUPLEX

66 LEONARD STREET, TRIBECA DUPLEX

This Tribeca residence is designed for a family of three. The couple, both collectors, are passionate about art and their favorite art movement is Cubism, so it became the concept for this Tribeca Duplex. The design goal was to incorporate cubist art and develop a space that would feel like a painting itself, deriving from cubist techniques and aesthetics. The painting that served as the main inspiration is the Three Musicians

by Picasso; first, the parti was developed by translating the lines used by Picasso in this painting into the plan and planning it according to the family’s needs. The color palette is also inspired by the Three Musicians, where tones of blue, brown, and orange overlap neutral tones. The Mahogany wood cabinetry was the key touch in making this duplex feel like an artistic residence.

FLOOR PLANS + SECTION

PARTI 7TH FLOOR PLAN

SECTION

8TH FLOOR PLAN

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DINING ROOM +DOOR DETAIL +LIGHTING PLANS

DOOR ELEVATION

DOOR ON PLAN VIEW

SECTION THRU

DINING ROOM PERSPECTIVE VIEW

A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR PORTFOLIO WORK

LIVING ROOM +FIREPLACE

FOYER +LIVING ROOM

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THE BOOKWAREHOUSE +CONCEPT

The book Warehouse is a new concept of bookstore inspired by the art technique of ‘chiaroscuro.’ Chiaroscuro, in Italian, means the use of sharp contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.

The intention is to create a high end and sophisticated bookstore that will draw customers inside the store, allowing them to have an intimate and visual reading and shopping experienced. the

store, located in the meatpacking district, is the first of its kind and the second floor offers a cafe experience, which emphasizes the store as a destination point for people of all ages. This nightclub-like bookstore makes reading a more pleasurable activity and creates a sense of integrity among customers.

1ST FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

FLOOR PLANS +EXTERIOR FACADE The store has two floors, and they were planned for the circulation to be as direct and straightforward as possible, so customers wouldn’t face difficulties finding the books they look for. The Cafe is placed on the second floor as a strategy for customers to browse the store and go up to the second floor and potentially buy more.

There are A.D.A elevators located in the back of the store for customers with disabilities.

The Facade is designed to give passerby a glimpse into the store with the lighting experience being the main focus for both the inside and the outside. The brick facade is supposed to keep the aspect of a antique warehouse in Brooklyn.

DEVELOPMENTAL SKETCHES +LIGHTING PLANS

1ST FLOOR

PRIMARY SKETCH

2ND FLOOR

SECTION THROUGH

SECTION +LIGHTING EXPERIENCE

A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR PORTFOLIO WORK

POINT OF SALE + SECOND FLOOR VIEW

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CAFE +PRIVATE READING AREA The store’s main focal point is the bleacher-style seating stairs so the customers can sit and relax while they flip through their favorite books. However, the bleachers take up too much

space, so a small reading pod lies underneath it for customers who wish to have more privacy and a more thorough experience inside the store.

MALIBU RESIDENCE +PROJECT

LOS ANGELES HILLS +ARCHITECTURE

In the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles, where I stayed for two weeks. During this time, I drove around Malibu and Calabassas quite a lot, and what caught my attention, besides the beautiful blue coast, was the mansions that lay on top of the hills. I felt a wave of inspiration and felt compelled to design a beautiful home for a family that loves the ocean.

This LA residence located at the top of the Malibu hills belongs to a family of art and sea lovers. The open plan of the house creates a connection between spaces and allow for gatherings in this big house.

The color blue and its analogous color green were chosen to enhance the continuous view of the ocean, while emphasizing the beauty of it.

OUTDOOR POOL + TERRACE

DOYENNE HOUSE +SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN

The women coming The Doyenne House feel like “a burden to society”.

Their psychological profile shows that they consider themselves apart from society due to HIV. They are broken both physically and psychologically. That’s the reason why we chos The women coming The Doyenne House feel like “a burden to society”. Their psychological profile shows that they consider themselves apart from society due to HIV. They are broken both physically and psychologically. That’s the reason why we chose Wabi -sabi.

In traditional Japanese aes-

thetics, Wabi-sabi is a world view or philosophy centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”. The term is a combining of the words “wabi” and “sabi” have their own meanings.

• Wabi refers to simplicity, humility, and living in tune with nature. It can be used to describe someone who is content with little and makes the most of whatever they have.

• Sabi refers to what happens with the

The floor plans of the basement and 1st Floor of the Doyenne House were planned to resemble the cracks that are created in the Kitsungi Japanese vases when they break and are glued together. The remaining floors kept a more linear layout to facilitate the circulation and planning of the bedrooms and bathrrooms in the House.

ers feel comfortable and safe, so wood and warm soft neutral fabrics were added to create this contrast.

The materials for the project had mainly a rough texture, as in minimalist japanese designs, such as brick, concrete and stones like marble and limestone, however the house has to be also welcoming and make the us-

RECEPTION +WAITING AREA VIEW

FLOOR PLANS

4TH FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

BASEMENT

1ST FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

BUILDING SECTION

BEDROOM PERSPECTIVE +VIEW

CORRIDOR +PERSPECTIVE SKETCHES

BLOOMINGDALE’S +DEPARTMENT STORE

The renovation of the unisex area of Bloomingdaes’ Soho store concept is Homage. The intent was to create a store that was sophisticated and timeless while bringing visibility to the products and a fun shopping experience for customers.

CONCEPT STATEMENT +HOMAGE

THE PROJECT During the furniture design course, During the furniture design course, we were asked to design several different furniture pieces.

Always inspired by or in collaboration with a famous designer. For the final project, we were asked to choose a celebrity or famous person we’d like to collaborate on a furniture line with. I ‘ve always been interested in fashion, and I believe fashion and interior design have a lot in common and go hand in hand. So, for the final project, I picked Olivier Rousteing. He is the creative direc-

tor of the luxurious french house Balmain, which I find bold and interesting. Olivier is an inspiration because he is exceptionally talented at what he does, having started working for Balmain at the age of 26, being the second youngest creative director to command a fashion house in France. The line includes a dining table, a chest, and a chair, all of which were inspired by Olivier’s classic French-Italian style. His black and white outfits, accentuated by gold motifs and ornamentation, inspired me the most.

FURNITURE LINE +BY OLIVIER ROUSTEING THE PROJECT

Balmain designs also contributed to the design. The Olivier chest was inspired by the famous army shoulder pad coats, which got translated and transformed into the overall shape of the chest.

ARMY CHEST

al interpretation of Olivier’s style, inspired by the criss-cross lacing neckline that some of his designs have.

The buttons and details became the hardware with tassels hanging on them. The Naughty chair, is a sensu-

TESSELATE TABLE

THE NAUGHTY CHAIR

LA PEARL +DERMATOLOGY CLINIC

La Pearl is a dermatology facility designed for patients who live in the newly developed neighboorhood of Battery Park. The design concept of La Pearl is to bring a sense of art into a dermatology space where patients can stress relieve and have the best medical experience while they feel inspired by the art inside this sophisticated dermatology clinic. The painting that served as inspiration is ‘Music Pink and Blue’ by Georgia O’Keeffe.

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CORRIDOR

CORRIDOR 1

2'-1"

6'-6" 02

1201

1

2 2'-51" 4

E

RESTROO

RECEPTION AREA 05

COAT CLOSET 2' 1202

2

12'-11"

1 MAIL/COPY ROOM 1214

5'-41" 2

1

3'-11 2"

10

9'-5"

4'-61 2"

2

10'-0"

1

7'-101 2"

6'-1034"

1

8'-33" 4

9'-1"

1210 OPEN OFFICE

1'-51 2"

01

MAINT. CL 09 1213

9' BREAK ROOM

14'-2"

3'-01" 10'-0" 2

1

05

8'-3"

11"

2

2

1

15'-10"

1

3'-11 2"

6'-6" 02

1201

4'-61 2"

2

10'-0"

RECEPTION AREA

COAT CLOSET 2' 1202

1205 14'-13" 4

3

17'-01" 4

11'-9"

SECRETARY

1211

1

03

1'-6"

1

1 16'-32"

1

WALL TYPE 3

HALLWAY

1209

3 4'-04"

9'-83 4"

DEPOSITION ROOM

1'-6"

RESTROOM

2

D

3 5'-64"

1212

10'-11 1" 2

1'

06

3

OPEN OFFICE 1'-6"

9'-5" 5'-41" 2

3

CONFERENCE ROOM 13'-41" 4 1204

1 13'-12"

19'-10 1" 2

HALLWAY 1207

C

6'-1034"

3

9'-1"

1210

1'

1'-6"

9'

10'-0"

WALL TYPE 2

1

1

08

10'-0"

BREAK ROOM

5"

13'-11 2"

1'-6"

1

07 13'-10"

1'-6"

14'-2"

1 2'-14"

GARBLE'S OFFICE 1206

2

21'-103 4"

1 15'-10"

WALL TYPE 1 1 9'-12"

HARLOW'S OFFICE 1208

8'-3"

11"

14'-13" 4

1

17'-01" 4

11'-9"

SECRETARY

1 9'-12" 2'

03

1'-6"

DEPOSITION ROOM 1209

3 1'-84"

1

9'-51" 2

1

1 10'-11"

08

10'-0"

1'

3 4'-04"

10'-0"

51 4"

7'-10"

06

HALLWAY 1207

10'-0"

INDICATES MILLWORK

A

1'

6

5 PARTITIONS

10'-0"

1

B

1

10'-0"

1

1

3" 21'-104

10'-0"

11'-0"

1

1'-6"

2'

3INDICATES 4 GLASS

2

1

CONFERENCE ROOM 13'-41" 4 1204

1 13'-12"

13'-11 2"

1

GARBLE'S OFFICE 1206

1 9'-12"

HARLOW'S OFFICE 1208

1

1 9'-12"

1

10'-11"

1

12th FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN SCALE 14" = 1'-0"

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES 1. INSTALL ALL EXISTING WALLS AS INDICATED ON PLAN

1

12th FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN SCALE 14" = 1'-0"

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES

2. INSTALL ALL EXISTING DOORS AND HARDWARE AS INDICATED ON PLAN

3. INSTALL GLASS PARTITIONS AS INDICATED

4. INSTALL ALL EXISTING PLUMBING, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AS INDICATED ON PLAN

1. INSTALL ALL EXISTING WALLS AS INDICATED ON PLAN

5. INSTALL ALL EXISTING PLUMBING, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AS INDICATED ON PLAN

2. INSTALL ALL EXISTING DOORS AND HARDWARE AS INDICATED ON PLAN

6. INSTALL ALL EXISTING BUILT-IN CABINETRY AS INDICATED ON PLAN

3. INSTALL GLASS PARTITIONS AS INDICATED

4. INSTALL ALL EXISTING PLUMBING, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AS INDICATED ON PLAN 5. INSTALL ALL EXISTING PLUMBING, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND

7. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL DO ALL CUTTING, FITTING AND PATCHING WORK THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO MAKE ALL PARTS COME TOGETHER PROPERLY AND FIT TO RECEIVE BY WORK OF OTHER CONTRACTOR SHOWN UPON OR REASONABLY IMPLIED BY THE DRAWINGS AND NOTES. 8. SEE A.001 DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

9. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FROM FACE OF FINISHED SURFACE TO FACE OF FINISHED SURFACE U