Isabella Caputo | DAAP Undergraduate Portfolio

ISABELLA CAPUTO

ISABELLA CAPUTO

INTERIOR DESIGN

CONTACT

Email Caputoim@mail.uc.edu

Phone

630-841-1967

SKILLS

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Enscape

Rhino

Revit

SketchUp

V-Ray

EDUCATION

Naperville North Highschool

Naperville, Illinois

Class of 2021 3.5 GPA

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

Interior Design class of 2027

3.7 GPA | Bachelor of Science

Dean’s List | 2022 - Present

ACTIVITIES

Senior Graduation photographer

Fashion design portfolio model | FIT

Sewing

Painting

Volunteer Work

Feed My Starving Children

Naperville North Youth Lacrosse Coach

Perkins & Will | Corporate Interiors Intern | Chicago, IL

January 2024 - April 2024

• Collaborated on the creation and refinement of construction documents for a large energy complex using Revit

• Developed comprehensive color and material palettes to align with project requirements and client preferences.

• Managed the organization and exporting of presentations and PDF documents for client meetings

• Applied material finishes to floor plans and created diagrams to effectively communicate design intent and project details

Cincy Gormuet Deli | Inshop Employee | Cincinnati, OH

October 2021 - April 2022

• Provided excellent service and recommendations to guests on menu options through extensive menu knowledge

• Lead co-workers to success through organizational skills and time management when preparing orders

• Took initiation on cleaning procedures and sanitizing prep area

Jimmy Johns | Inshop Employee | Woodridge, IL

October 2020 - August 2021

• Trained new employees on sandwich making and cleaning procedures

• Served approximately $2,000 worth of items to customers during each shift Maintained inventory and followed the 20 cleaning procedures after lunch and dinner hours

BaseCamp: Four Lakes Resort | Cashier | Lisle, IL

December 2018 - February 2019

• Played a integral role in customer service and overall sales when understaffed

• Accommodated customers with food and beverages from the 25 menu items

• Worked daily opening and closing procedures including counting the $200 bank in the register

[06 - 11]

INDIA GREEN ENERGY COMPLEX Sophomore Year | Spring Co-op

BROWN FORMAN Sophomore Year | Spring Co-op Sophomore

[12 - 17]

COMMUNITY CENTER

Sophomore Year | Fall Semester

[18 - 29]

BATHROOM

Sophomore Year | Fall Semester

[30 - 35]

GRID | PATH | PAVILION

Sophomore Year | Fall Semester

[36 - 45]

INDIA GREEN ENERGY COMPLEX

During my co-op experience in Chicago, I worked on a mega project. It was centered on establishing a renewable energy manufacturing complex geared towards constructing gigafactories. This initiative encompasses an expansive campus comprising various facilities and employee buildings, all adhering to a uniform layout and design scheme. I was primarily tasked with creating Revit strategy models, devising color-coded floor plans to distinguish between ceiling, wall, and floor finishes, and preparing customized client presentations that aligned with the distinct specifications of each building.

2nd Year Spring Co-op

Perkins & Will Chicago, IL

Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Suite

The lobby is the main entry and reception area for visitors, employees, and deliveries. It typically features a welcoming and functional design, with comfortable seating, informational signage, and often a reception desk or check-in area. Depending on the building layout, there may be multiple lobbies situated in different wings of the structure.

LOBBY

offer users a designated space for individual close access to colleagues and amenities. Open office close proximity to collaboration spaces such as more acoustically private work spaces such as rooms. These workstations can be personalized for one desk” that allows many users to comfortably use the their work schedule.

The dining area serves as a collaborative space designed to facilitate employees’ breaks by providing a convenient eating place. It features a servery station aimed at simplifying the dining experience for employees.

Open office workstations offer individual focused work. The workstations proximity to collaboration spaces well as phone rooms

offer users a designated space for workstations are usually in close spaces such as meeting rooms as rooms or focus rooms.

The employee pantry offers a space where all employees can eat and socialize. When possible, locate pantries in a centralized space on a floor for easy access but far enough from focused or quiet working spaces to not disturb others.

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SPIRITS & WINE HEADQUARTERS

This campus refers to the corporate headquarters and facilities of, a major American-owned spirits and wine company. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the campus serves as the central hub for the company’s operations, including administration, manufacturing, research, and development. The campus features modern office spaces, production facilities, tasting rooms, and visitor centers. My role on this project was to create color-coded floor plans for each level of a the brand lab. This lab is used for prototyping, designing, consumer testing, and marketing their products.

2nd Year Spring Co-op Perkins & Will Chicago, IL AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Suite

PROPOSED PLAN

For this project, my task involved color-coding new and old floor plans to facilitate a comparison of the changes in different space types across each level. I then recorded the color-coded spaces in a table to visually represent the metrics and analyze the variations between them.

This is a new floor plan on the second level of a building on the campus. Mainly used for office space, this level features several colloborative and conference rooms.

SPACE EXAMPLES

The spaces depicted serve as examples of the town hall and open workstations within the layout. Town halls function as employee kitchen and dining areas, typically found on every floor. Open workstations, highlighted in bright green, occupy the majority of the tables and represent the largest numbers within the workspace.

COMMUNITY CENTER

This community center embodies a design centered on harmony and inclusivity. Symmetry dominates the structure, creating a sense of balance and unity for its users. The structures focal point lies in the center, drawing people together in a central space that symbolizes community cohesion. Natural materials and geometric shapes are meticulously integrated, creating a visually engaging environment. With glass surrounding the building, it embodies openess and transparency. The concept revovles around fluid spaces that adapt to diverse activities encouraging interaction and collaboration.

SCHOOL PROJECT

2nd year Fall semester

Ming Tang | University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Suite, Rhino, Vray

VEGETATION

The greenery of the surrounding areas is highlighted in green, emphasizing the vegetation within the urban site.

TRANSPORTATION

The public roads and paths are highlighted in blue to illustrate the accessibility routes for visitors to reach the site.

SOLID | VOID

The surrounding buildings and structures are shaded in gray to visually represent the density of development around the site.

FOURTH LEVEL

This is the office and quite zone level. It features all-gender restrooms as well as more study spaces

SECOND LEVEL

This is the main library and study level. It features open collaboration spaces and quiet zones

ROOF LEVEL

The roof is dedicated for community events and outdoor engagement.

This level features an outdoor performance space and bar

THIRD LEVEL

This level is dedicated to conference spaces, varieting in sizes and usage

FIRST LEVEL

This is the lobby and reception level, featuring dining and main restroom spaces

This is the main lobby level. This features a reception, lounge and dining space, serving as the main hub of the building

1 | RECEPTION

Located at the main entrance of the buidling, the reception area is there to guide and help vistors among entry

2 | LOBBY AND LOUNGE

The lounge area is centrally positioned on the first floor, providing guests with a space to relax or serve as a waiting area while awaiting assistance.

3 | DINING

The dining area is situated on the East side of the building, directly across from the communal pantry space. Visitors can relax and enjoy their meals in this designated area.

Dining

Reception

SECOND LEVEL

This main level is designed for studying and library usage, featuring a library, quiet study spaces, and open collaboration areas. Additionally, it provides computer stations for communal use

1 | LIBRARY

The library, situated on both the East and West sides of the level, serves as a space where visitors can check out public books.

2 | QUIET STUDY

Positioned at the center of the second level, this space is equipped with study tables and acoustic paneling on the walls and ceiling.

3 | OPEN COLLABORATION

Situated at the South end of the building, the open collaboration space offers communal tables and computer stations

EXTERIOR

The exterior finishes of the building vary according to the functions of each floor. For instance, the first and third floors ceiling windows, allowing ample bright and natural light to the communal spaces. the second and fourth floors feature around the windows, designed to soften the lighting for the library and office spaces, creating a more comfortable environment.

floors feature floor to feature wood sun shades comfortable

PUBLIC BATHROOM

The communal restroom project at Findlay Market was meticulously crafted to meet the needs of all visitors, prioritizing functionality and accessibility. With a clear focus on inclusivity and adherence to ADA standards, every aspect of the design was carefully considered. From communal showers to family restrooms, this facility offers a range of options to cater to diverse needs while emphasizing privacy. Natural light floods the space, creating an inviting and enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience for users.

SCHOOL PROJECT

2nd year Fall semester

Ming Tang | University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Rhino,

This restroom was designed to be built along Race Street, behind the main market on W Elder Street. The site can be accessed between alleyways or around the corner on the street, ensuring convenient accessibility for visitors and enhancing the overall functionality of the urban landscape.

Findlay Street

FINDLAY MARKET

Being one of Ohios oldest public markets, is a great spot for visitors to enjoy cultural food, small business vendors, and shopping.

CIRCULATION

This diagram shows the variety of circulation paths in the surrounding area, highlighting how visitors can access the market and restroom

1. Women’s restroom

Men’s restroom

Family restroom

Public showers 5. Communal sink

Water fountains

GRID + PATH + PAVILION

Situated within Cincinnati, Ohio’s Burnet Woods, this pavilion was carefully crafted to serve as a vibrant community space. Its skeletal frame design not only invites unique interplays of light and shadow but also seamlessly incorporates greenery into the surrounding environment. Emphasizing both form and circulation, the pavilion offers an engaging experience for its users, fostering a sense of connectivity and vitality within the community.

SCHOOL PROJECT

2nd year Fall semester

Ming Tang | University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Adobe Suite, Rhino, model making

Burnet Woods is a scenic urban park located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Spanning over 90 acres, the park features wooded trails for hiking and jogging. In the site, vast expanses of forested land are punctuated by towering trees. The pavilion is positioned at the foot of the sloped terrain.

SITE PLAN

VEGETATION

This diagram serves as a visual aid to showcase the arrangement of trees encircling the pavilion within the extensive forested section of the park.

PRECEDENT STUDY

For this project, I drew inspiration from the Ginga Pavilion in Argentina, which served as a significant precedent. The pavilion’s design prompted me to experiment with overlapping lines within a grid framework. In my concept, I utilized this approach to create axonometric drawings and construction documents, highlighting how the concept translates into the built environment.

Burnet Woods Pavilion

Isabella Caputo Roof Plan 1/8” = 1’

PLAN & SECTIONS

In my design, I followed a grid layout as a foundational structure, but I deliberately broke it up to delineate various space types between the grid breaks. At the center of this pavilion lies a conversation pit, strategically positioned between the two pavilions. This central feature serves a dual purpose: fostering community engagement and functioning as a versatile performance space.

CIRCULATION

FINAL MODEL

The model I built is crafted entirely from wood, mirroring the materiality envisioned in the design. Intertwined within the grid, greenery serves a dual purpose as both seating and a vibrant natural element, seamlessly merging functionality with nature.

FIGURE GROUND