Interior Design Portfolio | Jadelyn Morningstar

JM JADELYN MORNINGSTAR

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

HELLO — My name is Jadelyn Morningstar, but you may call me Jade for short. From a young age, I took an interest in architecture and design, sketching my own floor plans and rearranging spaces throughout my house. My interests inspired me to pursue a creative career and recently, I graduated from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture.

With my degree, I hope to create spaces that inspire people, benefit society, and positively impact the world. I believe design is powerful and as designers, we have a responsibility to use our skills and knowledge to prioritize, advocate, and give back to our communities and Earth. Design impacts many areas - including daily life and the environment - and it's our job to make sure we are thinking of the users and how the design will make an impact long-term. jadelynmorningstar@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/jadelyn-morningstar/

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01 HOTEL NUAGE

Boutique Hotel

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02 DUBROW & NASSIF Plastic Surgery Center

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03 HOTEL IL CANTINONE Boutique Hotel Restoration

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04 COMMUNITÉ

Senior Thesis & Capstone

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05 FREELANCE WORK Sketches + 3D Renderings

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HOTEL NUAGE Boutique Hotel | Pittsburgh, PA Collaborative Studio Project

This building is a 10-story multi-tenant building in downtown Pittsburgh with views of the Monongahela River to the south and west. A developer is looking to renovate floor 9 and 10 for a new boutique hotel. The levels below include residential luxury condominiums and a secured ground floor lobby with 24-hour security guard.

For this group project, the developer has asked the design team to redesign floor 10 to include a main reception/lobby space, a small bar and cafe to serve fresh pastries, hot and cold drinks, snacks, and complimentary drinks at happy hour everyday, and 10 guest rooms.

The ideal users for this space are travelers coming to Pittsburgh who are looking for an interesting, comfortable alternative to formal business hotels and like to stay within walking distance to many local businesses, restaurants, and theatre/entertainment, and want a higher level of service than an AirBnB.

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CONCEPT STATEMENT For this hotel, the designers wanted to create a different look and feel from the traditional industrial, steel city with black and gold.

Per the client’s request, they wanted a space which appealed to a wide range of travelers seeking a comfortable and inviting, yet luxury hotel. Being located on the top floor of a multi-story building, the idea of floating among the clouds comes to mind, thus inspiring Hotel Nuage and the feeling of serenity.

However, as most Americans don’t speak French, many may pronounce the hotel’s name as “new - age.” While that may not be the correct pronunciation, Hotel “New - age” will symbolize the coming of a “new age” to Pittsburgh’s hospitality scene, inspiring all who visit and instilling a sense of peace and calm.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION Generally, when people think of clouds, they think light and airy. However, clouds can also be dark and heavy. They take on many different forms, producing a variety of environments which can affect people.

Hotel Nuage plays on these forms created by clouds through the use of architectural elements, furniture, and finishes to create different moods and feelings as the users move about the spaces.

Playing upon the idea of clouds, the designers wanted a name that reflected the interior environment. Therefore, the name ‘Hotel Nuage’ was selected as the word ‘nuage’ is French for cloud. The hotel’s name has an air of sophistication to it which is also reflected in the minimalistic interiors - a style commonly associated with French/ European design.

CLOUD INSPIRATION

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CRITERIA + ADJACENCY MATRIX

ADJACENCY KEY Adjacent Near No Relation

FINAL BUBBLE DIAGRAM

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CONSTRUCTION PLAN NTS

This project was a studio group project.

Paired randomly into groups of three, us students had to learn to work together with our team members to produce everything from schematic designs to FF&E selections to construction documents and present our project to the class at the end of the semester.

Like most group projects, it was challenging at times, but in the end taught us the valuable lesson of working as part of a team. In this profession, there is no such thing as a "solo project". You don't get to choose your team members, but you must find a way to work efficiently with everyone involved.

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FURNITURE PLAN NTS

01 Lobby 02 Study Lounge 03 Cafe/Bar 04 Men’s Restroom 05 Women’s Restroom

06 Double Guest Room 07 King Guest Room 08 Private Suite 09 ADA Guest Room

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

L-1 Lody 20" Chandelier

GYPSUM

L-2 6" Recessed Can Downlight

2' X 2' ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE

L-3 Gambit 19" Pendant

PAINTED BULKHEAD

L-5 30" Linear Strip Lighting

L-4 Hanging Ball Pendant (to surround bulkhead)

WOOD DETAILS

L-6 Backlit Acoustic Panels

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STUDY LOUNGE

STUDY LOUNGE Due to the main demographic of visitors being business people traveling for work, it was important to incorporate a dedicated work space for them.

Instead of including a second private guest suite, a study lounge was added.

Located at the heart of the hotel, this spot is great for people who want to get out of their rooms and work in a more casual setting.

However, this lounge could be loud or distracting for some. Therefore, a second work area is located around the corner from the cafe, offering guests a quieter place to work.

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CAFE - DINING AREA

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CAFE & BAR In most hotels, the dining area usually becomes deserted after the breakfast rush ends. To avoid creating dead space and wasting valuable real estate, the dining area was combined with the bar and lounge space so the area could be used all day.

over the Southside, the cafe/bar area helps enhance the light and airy concept of clouds.

A special feature to take note of is the openshelved bookcase between the cafe and the study lounge. This custom piece acts as shelving, but also divides the two spaces without cutting off visibility to either side.

With the warm fabrics and finishes, bright daylight, and views of the sunrise to sunset

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KING ROOM

GUEST ROOMS Inspired by Europe’s smaller portions and minimalist lifestyle, these guest rooms are purposefully on the small side. With just the bare essentials, these rooms encourage guests to spend more time in the common areas.

Thanks to the darker finishes and low bulkhead, the room's moodier feeling ties into the hotel's concept by representing a rainy day.

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CUSTOM PIECE In most hotels, there’s a desk, somewhere to put your suitcase and clothes, and a kitchenette or at least a mini fridge and coffee maker. However, it's usually all spread out and takes up a lot of space, not to mention it’s not the most pleasing to look at.

To maintain the minimalist aesthetic of the rooms and save space, a custom all-in-one desk/closet/kitchenette piece was created with the closet and kitchenette placed behind sliding, foldable doors to hide belongings and streamline the room's overall look.

CUSTOM MILLWORK - CLOSED ELEVATION

CUSTOM MILLWORK PLAN VIEW

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DUBROW & NASSIF Plastic Surgery Center | New York, NY Collaborative Studio Project

Dubrow & Nassif is a state of the art plastic surgery center designed for board-certified surgeons, Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif. These two have worked alongside each other for years specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Their clientele is primarily people with poorly executed cosmetic work, hence their TV show ‘Botched.'

With the popularity of their show bringing in new customers, the duo want to expand their practice and expertise to the East Coast. Their first location is in New York City in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood. Their office is located on the first floor of a multi-story building shared by several tenants.

For their new facility, the surgeons want a space that feels warm and inviting, but also luxurious and professional. To help set them apart and improve efficiencies, the doctors' also requested an in-house surgical suite. With their new office, they hope to increase the number of surgical procedures performed, as well as create a safe and inclusive office environment for everyone, especially their clients', given many of their circumstances.

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CLIENT PROFILE The clients for this project are Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif, board-certified plastic surgeons widely known for their show, Botched, on E! Entertainment.

Dr. Dubrow specializes in a wide variety of areas including face, breasts, and body, while Dr. Nassif specializes in revision rhinoplasty.

SITE ANALYSIS The duo’s first East coast location will be in New York City. For quite some time, Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif have dreamt of opening a conjoined East coast version of their current LA practices.

The new practice will be opening in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood on the first floor of a preexisting building shared by several tenants.

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PROJECT DRIVERS

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Increase Infection Control • Faster patient recovery - Increased patient satisfaction & retention ⿜ Improved reputation & increased revenue • More surgeries - Increased revenue

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Boost Staff Relations • Increased staff efficiency • Positive work culture - Improved employee satisfaction & retention

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Enhance Patient Comfort & Safety • Improved recovery time • Improved patient satisfaction

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Improve Adjacencies • Decreased wait time - Improved employee efficiency - Improved patient satisfaction

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Minimize Travel Time • Increased staff efficiency

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CRITERIA + ADJACENCY MATRIX ADJACENCY KEY Adjacent Near No Relation

FINAL BUBBLE DIAGRAM

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KEY Public Restricted Staff Only Main Circulation Patient Flow Staff Flow

FINAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

CONCEPT STATEMENT New York City is known as the “city that never sleeps.” People lead busy lives in the city and some may feel exhausted or burnt out due to the stress and go-go-go nature of this fast-paced city and lifestyle. However, most people look forward to returning home at the end of a busy work day. They view their space as their sanctuary; a place for rest and relaxation.

Therefore, Dubrow & Nassif Reconstructive Surgery Center aims to create a home-like environment where people felt safe and comfortable. Home isn't always a physical place, but rather a feeling. When people feel comfortable and relaxed in their surroundings, they are more likely to open up and rest easy, resulting in a speedier recovery.

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RECEPTION

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FLOOR PLAN NTS

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01 Lobby/Reception 02 Private Waiting Area 03 Consult Room 04 Exam Room 05 Family Lounge 06 Patient Belongings

07 Pre-Op 08 Operating Room 09 Post Op 10 Scrub Room 11 Changing Room 12 Staff Lounge 13 Staff Office

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

GYPSUM 2' X 2' ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE SPACE-DEFINING BULKHEAD

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POWER PLAN

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DESIGN OUTCOMES

EXAM ROOM

PRIVATE OFFICE

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Independent surgery center → Complete control over the sterile environments → Ability to limit the types of procedures, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between surgeries → Ensures the highest quality and necessary equipment are provided Hand washing stations are located in all exam rooms and pre/post op areas to ensure proper cleanliness between staff and patients

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Incorporate collaborative and individual work areas → Flexible work space Dedicated lounge for the staff to relax and socialize

DESIGN OUTCOMES

CONSULT ROOM

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Create home-like environment for patients and their families → Includes comfortable furniture and dedicated family lounge for guests Private waiting area for sensitive or nervous guests

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All in-house necessities (OR, consultations, exams, offices, and client files) → Less time transitioning between tasks → Decreases time lost before, between and after tasks, particularly surgeries Complete control over procedures, scheduling, and clean up → Minimizes wait time for patients → Streamlines mundane tasks

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HOTEL IL CANTINONE Boutique Hotel Restoration | Florence, Italy Collaborative Internship Project

For six weeks during the summer of 2019, I interned at Studio Lauria, an architecture firm based in Florence, Italy. This firm primarily focused on urban planning, architecture, and interior design, working to restore, recover, and re-use many spaces.

At my internship, I collaborated with other interns on a hotel restoration project. The firm was hired to restore a rural building in the Umbrian countryside and convert it into a boutique hotel.

The property intercepts the path of a Roman aqueduct, so the hotel's design was to enhance the building's architectural characteristics by offering its guests comfortable and bright environments.

My main focus for this project was on the guest rooms. As an intern, I was tasked with conceptualizing new layouts for the hotel rooms. We were given original building plans, but told we could modify anything on the interior. Myself and other interns worked together to design several options for new room layouts that best maximized the original building and views.

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SOURCE: STUDIO LAURIA

EXISTING FLOOR PLANS

CONCEPT STATEMENT Most European hotels are very different from the traditional American hotels. Typically, they have relatively open-plan concepts compared to the compartmentalized American layouts. For Hotel Il Cantinone, the client wanted an light and airy design to take advantage of the natural beauty of the original building and Umbria landscape.

In researching open-plan layouts, the Warehouse Hotel was discovered. Located in Singapore, this 37-room boutique hotel was originally three warehouses dating back to the early 19th century.

These buildings have since been restored into a luxury hotel inspired by the original warehouses that stood before. The hotel's aesthetic and open-plan concept were similar to European/Italian-styled interiors, inspiring Hotel Il Cantinone's new design.

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SOURCE: THE WAREHOUSE HOTEL

EXISTING FLOOR PLANS

CONCEPT STATEMENT Most European hotels are very different from the traditional American hotels. Typically, they have relatively open-plan concepts compared to the compartmentalized American layouts. For Hotel Il Cantinone, the client wanted an light and airy design to take advantage of the natural beauty of the original building and Umbria landscape.

In researching open-plan layouts, the Warehouse Hotel was discovered. Located in Singapore, this 37-room boutique hotel was originally three warehouses dating back to the early 19th century.

These buildings have since been restored into a luxury hotel inspired by the original warehouses that stood before. The hotel's aesthetic and open-plan concept were similar to European/Italian-styled interiors, inspiring Hotel Il Cantinone's new design.

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SOURCE: THE WAREHOUSE HOTEL

LOFT GUEST ROOMS The lofts are located on the first floor of the hotel.

These rooms have high arched ceilings - about 20 feet - allowing extra space for a mezzanine level.

With the additional room, the living and sleeping quarters can be separated, similar to an apartment layout. This provides more privacy to the sleeping area, but minimizes the need for more walls or partitions, keeping the rooms open and airy.

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Continuing with the open concept, the bathrooms are only separated from the living area by glazed partitions. The lower sections are frosted to add privacy to the toilet and shower areas, while the upper sections are clear to allow light to pass through.

While there are only a couple windows in these rooms, the tall ceilings and open-plan concept allow light to flood the space, making the lofts feel more spacious and bright.

CONCEPT SKETCH - LOFT ROOM

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LOFT GUEST ROOM; OPT 1

LOFT GUEST ROOMS The lofts are located on the first floor of the hotel.

These rooms have high arched ceilings - about 20 feet - allowing extra space for a mezzanine level.

With the additional room, the living and sleeping quarters can be separated, similar to an apartment layout. This provides more privacy to the sleeping area, but minimizes the need for more walls or partitions, keeping the rooms open and airy.

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Continuing with the open concept, the bathrooms are only separated from the living area by glazed partitions. The lower sections are frosted to add privacy to the toilet and shower areas, while the upper sections are clear to allow light to pass through.

While there are only a couple windows in these rooms, the tall ceilings and open-plan concept allow light to flood the space, making the lofts feel more spacious and bright.

CONCEPT SKETCH - LOFT ROOM

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LOFT GUEST ROOM; OPT 1

STANDARD GUEST ROOMS

PRIVATE SUITES

The standard guest rooms are located on the second floor between the lofts and the private suites. Since these are the smallest rooms, an open-plan concept was key to making the rooms feel as bright and airy as the loft rooms.

The private suites are located at the top of the hotel.

These suites are the largest guest rooms with only two rooms on this floor. Due to their larger size, there was space to create an apartment-style suite divided into two areas: living and sleeping with a central bathing/washroom area.

Being all one level, these room layouts are similar to a studio apartment layout with the living and sleeping areas combined. The only separation are the same glazed partitions dividing the bathroom from the living and sleeping area. These partitions still allow lots of natural light to pass through which help keep the bathroom space feeling bright and open.

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OPTION 1

While these rooms are more apartment-like, the same open-plan layout was utilized to keep the suites feeling as bright and airy as the other guest rooms.

Similar to the loft rooms, the living and sleeping quarters are separated with the bathroom acting as the divider.

One nice feature of these rooms is the balcony. This is also the point of entry into these rooms since the building is fairly narrow. However, the added outside space to these rooms helps extends the open, airy concept and allows the guests to take advantage of the beautiful Umbrian views.

STANDARD GUEST ROOM; OPT 1

Since these rooms are located in the former attic space, there aren't any windows with views to the outside. So, to provide more natural light to these rooms, skylights were added.

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PRIVATE SUITE; OPT 1

STANDARD GUEST ROOMS

PRIVATE SUITES

The standard guest rooms are located on the second floor between the lofts and the private suites. Since these are the smallest rooms, an open-plan concept was key to making the rooms feel as bright and airy as the loft rooms.

The private suites are located at the top of the hotel.

These suites are the largest guest rooms with only two rooms on this floor. Due to their larger size, there was space to create an apartment-style suite divided into two areas: living and sleeping with a central bathing/washroom area.

Being all one level, these room layouts are similar to a studio apartment layout with the living and sleeping areas combined. The only separation are the same glazed partitions dividing the bathroom from the living and sleeping area. These partitions still allow lots of natural light to pass through which help keep the bathroom space feeling bright and open.

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OPTION 2

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OPTION 1

While these rooms are more apartment-like, the same open-plan layout was utilized to keep the suites feeling as bright and airy as the other guest rooms.

Similar to the loft rooms, the living and sleeping quarters are separated with the bathroom acting as the divider.

One nice feature of these rooms is the balcony. This is also the point of entry into these rooms since the building is fairly narrow. However, the added outside space to these rooms helps extends the open, airy concept and allows the guests to take advantage of the beautiful Umbrian views.

STANDARD GUEST ROOM; OPT 1

Since these rooms are located in the former attic space, there aren't any windows with views to the outside. So, to provide more natural light to these rooms, skylights were added.

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PRIVATE SUITE; OPT 1

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COMMUNITÉ

Mixed-Use Building | Pittsburgh, PA Senior Thesis & Capstone Communité isn’t your average mixed-use space - it’s a unique place with affordable housing, pet amenities, and public services all rolled into one. The building sits on the corner of Bigelow Blvd. and Dithridge St. in Pittsburgh’s North Oakland neighborhood, making it an ideal place for college students, young business people, and local Pittsburghers to enjoy.

Based on prior research, the spaces in this facility focus on enhancing human-animal interaction. Research shows that both animals and humans thrive physically, mentally, and socially when able to connect and interact on a daily basis. Therefore, this complex has a mixture of both public and private areas to accommodate various needs.

While this building is fairly large, some key spaces include the veterinary clinic, TNR clinic, and cat cafe open to the general public; indoor dog park and grooming facilities provided for the residents; and foster-friendly dog and cat apartments offered, but not limited, to college students looking for animal-friendly housing located near their universities. Overall, the purpose of this building is to provide an enriching living community and promote positive human-animal interaction.

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SITE ANALYSIS Currently, this building is an 11-story apartment complex located along the border of Pittsburgh’s North Oakland and Upper Hill neighborhoods. The building is near several university campuses, so many people ages 18-24 populate the neighborhood making it a great spot for potential university housing.

It’s located near many local shops and businesses; however, most vet clinics, dog parks, and other pet amenities are pretty spread out making it less convenient for pet owners. Thankfully, the building has easy access to parking and public transportation with several bus stops located along adjacent and nearby streets.

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CONCEPT STATEMENT In today’s society, people - particularly the younger generations - are wired to be closed-off and isolated. With improvements in technology and development of social media and the Internet, there’s less need and want to go out and interact with others face-to-face.

Communité is built to encourage humananimal interaction. Studies have shown people are more likely to strike up a conversation with people who own pets.

They make a great conversation starter; plus who doesn’t love a furry friend?

Therefore, this building is designed to offer plenty of public amenities, such as a cat cafe, bark park, and community kitchens and co-working spaces, in addition to co-living apartments that encourage both the public and the tenants to interact and socialize with each other.

Today, people have so many options when it comes to entertainment and connecting with people that it seems like in-person interaction is a thought of the past.

BUILDING ORGANIZATION

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FREELANCE WORK Sketches + 3D Renderings

Throughout my life, I've always strived to go the extra mile and gain as much experience as possible. Continuing to grow and learn is important to me and I believe there is always room for improvement. I also have many interests and passions I want to pursue, so I enjoy spending free time learning or practicing.

When COVID hit and the world went into quarantine, like most people, I found myself with a lot of free time. Plans got canceled, and the trajectory I planned for my life and career post-graduation was completely thrown off. But despite the circumstances, I used this newfound free time to work on myself and pursue interests and paths I may not have had time for or thought possible had the world not shut down.

Some interests I got to dabble with during this time were architectural rendering and freelance designing. COVID provided me with great opportunities to use my creativity and practice my skills. I loved the freedom of freelancing and thoroughly enjoyed seeing designs come to life through architectural renderings.

This past year has taught me a lot and allowed me to grow as an individual and designer. The following pages are a collection of work I've completed as a freelance designer.

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PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR ARTS & MEDIA INTERIOR RENOVATION | PITTSBURGH, PA Located in an old mansion, Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media (PCA&M) is a non-profit organization focusing on promoting various types of visual art such as film, video, photography, 2D and 3D art.

They offer classes, camps, and exhibits for local Pittsburghers to learn, see, and create art. With upcoming events, PCA&M wanted to revamp the school’s outdated look. They wanted a modern and professional design to highlight the students' artwork and unify all the spaces.

The new design incorporates characteristics of the original home with neutral materials and updated furniture. To showcase everything, I created a presentation, select spreads below, for the director to present to board members and sponsors to encourage financial support of the renovation. I also put together spec and resource booklets and an estimated schedule and budget plan for the project for PCA&M's reference.

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PISTELLA BEER EXTERIOR RENOVATION | PITTSBURGH, PA Pistella Beer was established in 1984 and has continued as a family-owned business since.

Located in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, the owners wanted to renovate the exterior of their outdated beer distributor. The building is a threestory 6,000 sq. ft. space with a brick and red stucco facade. Currently, signs and banners litter the building making the outside look busy and cluttered.

For the new facade, the owners wanted an agedmeets-industrial look that spoke to the familyowned aspect of the business, while modernizing the exterior to keep with the trends and the revitalization of surrounding storefronts. They asked to keep the existing red brick to create that aged feel and also incorporate black corrugated metal and wood throughout the new design.

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ORIGINAL BUILDING

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NEW EXTERIOR DESIGN

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME CHAPEL RENOVATION | PITTSBURGH, PA Reformed Presbyterian Home (RPH) is renovating their chapel space. The design and materials were first decided by the designer and staff at RPH. Afterwards, I created 3D renderings to help them visualize what the finished space would look like. The final renderings will be included in a presentation for sponsors to encourage funding to help complete the renovation.

The chapel is a multi-purpose room, used both for weekly worship and activities such as movies and game nights. The new design needed to be flexible to adapt the space for each purpose. Below, is what the space would look like set up for weekly worship.

To the right is the same space with tables and chairs arranged for various activities.

WORSHIP ROOM

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ACTIVITIES ROOM - WEST VIEW

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ACTIVITIES ROOM - EAST VIEW