Jessica O‘Neil Table of COntents Residential Studio IB Postmodernism & Aging-in-Place Small Space Renovation
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Corporate Studio IIB Justice Consultants Law Firm - Hierarchical Stran - Collaborative
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Eco-Tourism Studio IIA Witches’ Escape
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Electronic Media I Revit Redo Photoshop Charrette
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Public Sector Studio IIIA NYC Community Center & Readwood School
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Senior Thesis I & II Cystic Fibrosis Student Transition Center
Endicott College BFA Interior Architecture Anticipated Graduation May 2022
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Postmodernism & Aging-In-Place
Small Space Renovation
residential project
sustainable residential project
Concept Deconstruction - Superman For my first studio project, I was tasked with designing a condominium for an older couple with a focus on aging-inplace and universal design strategies. To add to the challenge, I focused on including postmodern design styles and my concept of Superman & the related comics. I drafted the floor plan and rendered the perspectives by hand using Micron pens & alcohol based markers on vellum.
For this next studio project, I focused on small space design with a strong connection to nature. I was tasked with renovating a small barn in New Hampshire into a home for a woman and her young son. This floor plan was completed in AutoCAD and the perspectives were hand rendered using alcohol markers and vellum.
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Concept Deconstruction - Honeybee
Space Planning
Residential Studio IB
Historical Context H1: asymmetry in furniture layout H2: emphasis on wall H3: mismatched materials (Glossy cabinets, quartz countertops, Stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, etc) H4: geometric shapes on door H5: color furniture selection Aging-In-Place A1: studs for grab bars A2: no-step entrance A3: 3’ doorways (With push/pull clearances) A4: 5’ turning radius A5: roll-under desk
Hand-Drawn & Shaded Floor Plan
*plan is no longer to scale
Concept C1: movement (Guiding furniture) C2: power of built-in C3: line, color in desk built-in C4: pattern on door C5: contrast (Bifold doors versus wall)
*plan is no longer to scale Connection to Nature N1: High windows - allow for natural lighting N2: Windows throughout the home - lighting and view of nature N3: Plants on column - growing herbs for cooking N4: Glass doorway to yard - visually connects to the outdoors N5: Bamboo flooring - sustainable, natural N6: Reclaimed wood paneling - repurposed, sustainable N7: Doorway - direct connection from bedroom to garden
View of Dining Area
Concept C1: Honeycomb shaped window C2: Glass material - translucency C3: Black trim - contrast of honeybee C4: Pendant lights over peninsula - resemble beehive C5: Hexagonal shelving - resembles honeycomb C6: Hexagonal wallpaper C7: Furniture layout - grouping resembles a group of bees
View of Kitchen
View of Personal Workspace
Spring 2020
View of Living Room
Universal Design/Small Space Features U1: Desk - multipurpose, can serve for work and play U2: Vertical storage - use wall space rather than floor space U3: Peninsula - serves for dining and crafts U4: Plants on columns - makes use of structure U5: Under-seat storage U6: Under-bed storage - lessens need for additional furniture
Justice Consultants Law Firm
design development
schematic design The Law Firm Studio project required me to research hierarchical design & create “typicals”. This was a short, three-week corporate design project. After creating a list of requirements, I designed each space to be plugged into the existing building. The adjacency matrix and bubble diagrams highlighted important order within this office as well as the circulation. The circulation and order within this design was crucial to the hierarchical nature of the office and to emphasize efficiency. The typicals and floor plans were created in AutoCAD. Space Planning
When moving into the floor plan, I was tasked with keeping the square footage to a minimum, with a goal of 3,000 square feet, which I was able to get down to about 2,900 square feet. I created the floor plan in AutoCAD using an exisitng building, then built a 3D model in SketchUp, and rendered in Enscape. I stayed true to the nature of law firms by incorporating materials that reflect the company’s identity of transparency, strength, & honesty.
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Corporate Studio IIB
Typicals
View of Reception Desk
Summer 2020
View of Waiting Area
STRÄN
design development
schematic design In the aftermath of COVID-19, more and more companies are interested in providing their employees with personalized gear and PPE packages. Because of this increase in demand, STRÄN is growing rapidly and is expanding beyond their current office in Quincy, MA. This next location in Boston, MA will be used by creative partners, associate planners, and a receptionist. This group often meets with potential and current clients to highlight their personal touch while showcasing their products. This studio project required me to research collaborative design as well as design for the younger generations. Similar to the law office project, I created “typicals” in AutoCAD based on the requirements of each space. After this, I used an adjacency matrix and bubble diagrams to space plan. Space Planning
The speakeasy will be a great location to have an informal meeting, as it can be used in the morning as a coffee & espresso bar, with a beer tap for the afternoon & evening.
Typicals
Corporate Studio IIB
Due to the collaborative & youthful nature of STRÄN, I focused a lot of my design on the more flexible spaces that would appeal to that generation. This meeting space works as a conference room with the motorized panel down, and as a larger meeting space when the panel is up.
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Meeting Space - Closed
Speakeasy
Summer 2020
Meeting Space - Open
Witches’ Escape
Site Planning
schematic design
Sustainable Elements
Witches’ Escape is a semester long project for an eco-tourism resort. I started off this project by researching the history of Winter Island, offerings by nearby locations like Salem and Boston, and case studies of other resorts. I was asked to renovate an existing airplane hangar into a pavilion with a restaurant, retail store, and the hotel lobby. In addition to this, I was asked to design a guest pod for 1-2 people and a guest pod suite for 4-5 people. There were existing barracks and bunkers on the island which I have incorporated into a historical education opportunity. The design was completed in Sketchup, rendered in Enscape, and edited in Photoshop.
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Witches’ Escape is an eco-tourism resort that focuses on a sustainable and historical experience on Winter Island. This island is located off the coast of Salem, Massachusetts, and has a rich military and native american history which are appreciated and respected throughout the resort.
Concept: Bass
Amenities & Elements Of Eco-Tourism
Eco-Tourism Studio IIA
The bass is a common fish off the coast of Salem, and it connects to the location of the resort as well as the Naumkeag tribe. The naumkeags were fishermen and boat makers, so this concept will recognize this history. The idea of bass swimming through water also relates to these visitors swimming through Salem’s history.
Peaceful, Preserved, Protected.
Resort Logo & Slogan
Pavilion Space Planning
Guest Pod Suite (sleeps 4-5 people)
Fall 2020
Guest Pod (sleeps 1-2 people)
Witches’ Escape
Guest Pod & Guest Pod Suite Design
Pavilion design Design Features history is spread throughout pavilion local art, books & artifacts concept - bass material choices birch - references canoes fluid form of reception bass swimming splashes of greenery liven up the space industrial feel from materials concrete, wood, brick circulation is fluid and inviting whole pavilion is open for use by public reception is located at front to serve all check in guests & help visitors
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View Of Sleeping Area Guest Pod Suite (1-2 people)
Eco-Tourism Studio IIA
Pavilion Floor Plan
reclaimed wood - walls, flooring, & ceiling locally sourced stone double-sided fireplace - natural heat textured patterned backsplash - scales of bass bamboo cabinets river rock - environment of a bass pendant light - scales glass pendants - reflectivity of fish scales View Of Kitchenette
View Of Lobby
textured metal reception desk references scales of bass pendant light references school of fish live plants throughout space proximity to entrance, seating,& bag storage
View Of Living Space day bed & pull-out couch locally sourced stone river rock - relates to bass double-sided fireplace - natural heat reclaimed wood - walls, flooring & ceiling bamboo cabinets
Guest Pod Suite (4-5 people)
Fall 2020
tree columns add to structure symbolize trees that were once there screens to give information make reservations, check-in, read about history tree swings to add extra seating to lobby shelving in back holds historical items artifacts and writings of native american history
View Of Reception
Re-Creation Projects
Photoshop Charette
Revit Redo For Revit Redo, I was asked to find an existing space and recreate it using Revit. I chose this space due to its bright greenery and interesting material choices. I began by noting each feature of the image and deciding how to create it - whether I would build it in Revit or Photoshop it in.
Soul Garden House (2019) Spacefiction Studio Hyderabad, India
In Photoshop I added details like motion blur, highlights, and shadows in addition to the cups and bowl on the table.
Using Photoshop, I brought in seamless textures and used masks to add flooring and the chalkboard wall. My next step was to find images of people and furniture to bring life into the space. I edited in a nursery in the back and added details like lighting and scale figures to help liven up the project.
To create a more realistic view, I used tools like shadows, light cones, and radial blurring. A vignette and color balancing finished off the project and added my personal touch.
Electronic Media I
I estimated the dimensions to create the architecture then added materials to match. I added furniture and lighting, then rendered the project in Enscape.
Photoshop Charette was an assignment that required me to use this image and create a space with a purpose. I decided to turn this abandoned room into a plant nursery and store.
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Fall 2020
New York City Public Sector
design development Basement Level New York Public Library Manhattan Branch
concept & schematic design As a studio project, I was tasked with renovating a building within Manhattan into a welcoming community space. Named The Manhattan Metro, this space in New York City serves many purposes. For the community, the first three floors are designated for the public, with a library, restaurant, lecture hall, and art gallery. The top three floors belong to the Readwood Center, a K-8 school that is topped by a roof garden. In this design, there is a great emphasis on connection between the various The logos were created using Adobe Illustrator and the space planning was completed using Procreate. The model was built in Revit, rendered in Enscape, and edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Gray Carpet
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Polished Concrete Restored Brick
Concept: Connection
View of Library Stairs
Basement Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
Manhattan Metro Space Planning
This local branch of the New York Public Library will serve the community well by offering free access to books, serviced by BookBot, a robotic system that retrieves and returns books. There is a rental service for laptops, free to use by the public, which helps in community outreach & support. Having a variety of seating and endless amounts of power sources, this space is perfect for anyone looking to work, learn, or read.
Geometric Ceramic Tile
1st Floor Entry & Restaurant
Bronze Sheets
Public Sector Studio IIIA
collaborating exploring sharing knowledge innovating communicating
Studio TK Beso Barstool
View of Restaurant Bar
1st Level
2nd Level
First Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
Booth Seating Vignette
Spring 2021
Basement
Wi-Pie is a high-end flatbread pizza restaurant within the Manhattan Metro. The luxurious and inviting feel captures the essence of the life in Manhattan. Even with this gorgeous feel, the food and beverages are moderately priced, making it accessible to a wider range of people. A wide variety of seating options caters to any generation and makes it a wonderful place to connect with others.
New York City Public Sector
design development Within the Manhattan Metro building, the Readwood Center occupies the top three floors in addition to the roof as a K-8 school. The school’s elevators have security precautions to ensure that only students can travel to these floors. The students also have access to the public portions of the building, where they can be truly immersed into the community.
schematic design 2nd Floor Lecture Hall & Art Gallery
View of Art Gallery Studio
For community outreach, the design of the Manhattan Metro offers an art gallery to support local artists and foster an inspired community. In order to support the diverse culture of NYC, the art gallery has multiple workspaces for artists to use on their own or to attend classes taught by an instructor. As seen in this rendering, this studio has views of the city and is emphasized by a mural space.
The Readwood School aims to offer an equitable education for students regardless of their abilities, gender, culture, or race. Each classroom offers a variety of learning options for individual and collaborative work. The common areas like the lounges and cafe allow for the students to connect with their peers, relax, and catch up on school work. Offerings this wide range of spaces creates an inviting spaces for all students.
3rd Floor Cafeteria & Grades K - 1
View of School Entry - Elevators
Readwood Centerr Space Planning Third Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
Public Sector Studio IIIA
The entry to the school’s elevators is a great branding opportuinity and wayfinding tool. Features like efficient lighting, flexible furniture, and durable materials are integral to a long-lasting and successful design.
The lecture hall is a flexible event space with a collapsible stage. This space can be rearranged to fit a Second Floor Plan variety of events like plays, social Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0” gatherings, lectures, etc. As seen in the rendering, there is also recessed lighting, a projector screen, and stage lights that can all be repositioned to fulfill the needs of a variety of events.
View of Lecture Hall
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This cafe & lounge area is perfect for relaxing during the pupils’ lunch breaks, where students can eat, chat with friends, or get ahead on some homework. The lounge-feel promotes relaxation and a more casual approach to a cafeteria.
View of Cafeteria & Student Lounge
3D Acoustic Paneling
Vinyl Wallcovering
4th Level
5th Level
Studio TK Borough Lounge
Spring 2021
3rd Level
New York City Public Sector
Section Perspective
Design Development 4th Floor Grades 2 - 5
View of Lockers & Lounge
Readwood Center
Naughtone Pullman Sofa P
Naughtone Pullman Booth
Roof Level Readwood Center Floors 4 & 5 of the Readwood School are for grades 2 to 8. Each grade has a large classroom with a flexible layout with a variety of seating
View of Student Garden
Public Sector
Fourth Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
Public Sector Studio IIIA
5th Floor Grades 6 - 8
Fifth Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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Each floor also has study nooks that cater to the needs of a younger generation. These spaces are great for studying and group work. Due to the technological needs of today’s schools, each piece of furniture has electrical outlets to charge the students’ devices.
View of Sports Center
Spring 2021
Fourth Floor Plan Scale 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
The section perspective above offers a view of the circulation between each floor. The open staircases that connect the library to the entry as well as the three education floors are a direct form of connection in addition to the skylight as seen above the school staircase. Clear, frosted, and colored glass materials are used throughout the design to offer visual connections and to mazimize the natural lighting. The concept of connection perfectly describes the Manhattan Metro, as a way to connect the diverse and unique community of New York City.
Cystic Fibrosis Student Transition Center
Schematic Design Concept - Traversing
research & FIndings Q
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How can we combine medical services with counseling and educational assistance to support individuals with cystic fibrosis as they continue their higher education while living with a lifethreatening illness?
Cystic fibrosis is an incurable genetic disease that causes damage to the lungs and digestive system due to its effect on the cells that produce mucus and sweat. As medical treatments for cystic fibrosis improve, people with this genetic lung disease are living longer lives and therefore need support in chasing their passions such as pursuing higher education. A long-term care center that can offer medical services for pulmonary exacerbations, multi-disciplinary therapies for psycho-social health, and academic and social work support would assist students with cystic fibrosis in earning a college degree.
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Educational Status of People with Cystic Fibrosis (Ages 18+) less than high school
bachelor’s degree
8.6%
23.7%
high school diploma
some college
30.7% 28.9%
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2019.
The “cf cycle” is a term coined by Emily Schaller, an influential and inspirational person with the disease herself. The term captures the pattern of those with cystic fibrosis entering and exiting the hospital. As the life expectancy increases for those with cystic fibrosis, it is time to focus on life goals after childhood.
physical therapy,designed to reduce transmission of infections counseling, therapy, support groups, social work assistance with medications and treatments, access to diagnositc testing
Academic
difficult journey of healing
pink support from community & educational team
purple hope of an individual with cystic fibrosis
3D Parti
Site Selection
The site is within a short walk to buses, trains, and highways in addition to being a short drive from Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Physical
Fenway Center | Bower The Architectural Team
Mental
771 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02215
Medical *This design is still in progress, to be completed by May 2022.
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
private tutoring, technology support, accomodation support, advocacy
support from secondary medical staff
Senior Thesis I
master’s/doctoral degree
7.2%
The daily treatment for the disease consumes an abundance of time and independence which makes the transition to college more difficult. The disease has its effects on the mental health, social life, and academic success during college. Due to the many infections and pulmonary exacerbations that students with CF suffer from, there are many times that a hospitalization stay is required for treatment.
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support from primary medical staff
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Meet the designer Jessica O’Neil is an Interior Designer from Westford, Massachusetts. In May of 2022, she will be graduating from Endicott College with a BFA in Interior Architecture. In addition to her degree, Jessica shows her committment to the industry through her involvement as a Peer Tutor and Secretary of the Architecture & Design Club at Endicott, and Student Member of the International Interior Design Association. Jessica is prepared to tackle nearly any design project with her experience in programs such as Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, and the Adobe Suite. As reflected in this portfolio, she has a passion for environmental psychology and creating efficient space plans. She takes her time to research each project and client to ensure a successful design and increased wellbeing.
Jessica O’Neil jessica.oneil.design@gmail.com