KARIN OKAMURA
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT PORTFOLIO
DESIGN LIVES BEYOND THE GENERATIONS OF ITS CREATORS AS IT TRACES BACK TO ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AS ESSENTIAL CULTIVATIONS. CREATING DESIGNS CAN MAKE A SOCIAL IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND BRING IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE NOT JUST FOR THE MOMENT BUT FOR THE FUTURE. DESIGN IS A REMINDER OF WHAT CAME BEFORE AND WHAT IT WILL BECOME: DESIGN IS TIMELESS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AN ECOLOGICAL MODERN RESIDENCE
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THE DRAG STAGE THEATER DESIGN
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A FASHION ILLUSTRATOR RETREAT
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SWEET CREATURE PATTERN DESIGN
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MON CHÉRI LUXURY PARIS APARTMENT
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BUON DI A BAKERY SHOP
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TAOIST TEMPLE A PLACE OF WORSHIP
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ONE OF A KIND
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STROZIER: THE NEW HEART OF TALLAHASSEE
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CHARRETTE 2022
01 AN ECOLOGICAL MODERN RESIDENCE
The design concept for the residence for Mr. Taylor and Mr. Walsh are the abstract paintings from the “VISIONS” series by Ashley Holmes as it emphasizes a neutral palette and shows naturalism as well as modernism which are based on their preferences and hobbies. To achieve this, the aesthetic of the space includes wider common areas that welcome plenty of natural lighting and modern appliances and features that bring modernity to the house.
Rythmic Rush “VISIONS” series by Ashley Holmes.
Kitchen, Dining, and Living Area Perspective The kitchen, dining, and living spaces are featured in an open plan with the goal to welcome natural light and provide spaciousness in the house.
The space includes natural materials such as natural wood finishes, emulsion paint, PVC, natural tiles, and stones to emphasize sustainability. Large windows are incorporated on the rear area of the house to allow plenty of natural light into the rooms. The clients also enjoy technology, so the highlighting the natural and sustainable elements.
Primary Bathroom Elevation The primary bathroom features a bathtub niche with accent lighting and a roll-in shower.
The spatial relationship of the residence incorporates universal design which allows easy transition from one area to another. The goal of the residence is to create a comfortable and accessible living space for the clients and their guests by incorporating all of their preferences in a higher end complex. As for the layout of the space, the foyer connects with a hallway that leads to more private areas such as the bedrooms and the studio. The foyer also has open entrances to more major public spaces such as the dining area, kitchen, and living area. Some areas, such as the foyer and the living areas, include recessed ceilings for more lighting and depth to the space.
Floor Plan
Kitchen Elevation cabinets and toe kick accent lighting.
Primary Bedroom Vignette Primary bedroom features Kravet chair with pattern inspired by “Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles.This song belongs to Mr. Taylor and Mr. Walsh’s indie playlist.
02 A FASHION ILLUSTRATOR RETREAT
This studio for a fashion illustrator resides in New York City. This studio is as much a home as a place of work and it illustrates a haven and a creative and improve their skills. The goal of this project was to think and explore the the built space and achieve aesthetic goals. This design project also won the 1st Place Student Award in Residential Design on the ASID Professional Design Competition.
Drafting Area Perspective provide plenty natural light.
Floor Plan The design incorporates a neutral color paletter with bright color accents to emphasize a modern yet refreshing environment.
Painting Area Vignette The room features a painting area with views to motivation.
Living Area Perspective and creative sparks.
Computer Desk Vignette This digital area highlights a computer desk and a bright yellow chair with views to the city.
03 MON CHÉRI LUXURY PARIS APARTMENT
Mon Chéri is a modern luxury This project tested hand rendering skills using watercolor, markers, and was to design the living areas in a modern style while preserving most of the Haussman-Era Parisian features of the building.
Floor Plan Living Area Perspective
Turret Vignette feature.
Soft Seating Vignette niche area near the turret.
04 TAOIST TEMPLE: A PLACE OF WORSHIP The Taoist Temple: A Place of Worship is inspired by the characteristics of the Ying Yang. This concept references to the balance and balance of the design while evoking a sense of harmony and inner peace with the believers that will help them achieve their religious goals.
Section once the worship space is reached which symbolizes the place where Taoists achieve their spiritual goal.
The purpose of Taoism is to achieve harmony and union with nature, pursue continue self-development. Ceremonies chanting and playing instruments.These rituals bring harmony to the cosmos, the human society, and the inner world of human individuals.
Worship Space Perspective The worship space serves a place to achieve inner peace and harmony.
FLOOR PLAN
IDEA SKETCHES
DECONSTRUCTION Balance
Light
Material
REINTERPRET Floor Plan
Contrast in Space
Entrance
Facade Perspective The facade of the temple is made with materials that come from the natural world which is one of the principles of the Ying Yang.
05 STROZIER: THE NEW HEART OF TALLAHASSEE
Floor Plan Strozier Library is located in the center of the FSU campus with a front view to Landis Green. The goal of the project was to bring adjustments to spacial organization and eliminate pathway congestion throughout Territoriality was used to achieve this. This theory evaluates personal organization of furniture. Group project with Keyton Bielecky and Tyler Williams.
Tutoring Area Vignette This space will display a mural named “Chief Osceola” which
Easy movement throughout the space
Concept
The redesign concept of Strozier Library will be based on Kintsugi, the concept will also tie into the history the transformation of the warehouse district. Since many structural forms in the space must remain intact, transform the space into an area that is extended periods of time in.
Stakeholder Needs
signage to help users navigate through the space
Clearer pathways and less interruption between spaces
Relocation of reception desk for better accessibility and storage
Florida State University Libraries Current Reception Area
Proposed Reception Area Melt Shop called “Coexist.”
community closer together.
06 THE DRAG STAGE: THEATER DESIGN This theater design is based on the play, The Drag by Mae West. Located in the grand New One and Act Three, Scene One. Focusing on gay male sexuality, the play not only connects to societal topics relevant in modern day, but also speaks upon the transcending ideals and topics present during the 1920s (Boise State University). Ahead of its time, West makes a bold statement regardless of the surrounding controversy. The key concepts around secrecy, disguise, and concealment is summarized to focus on the dichotomy between betrayal and deception. The overaching goal is to create a design representing the two juxtaposing thinking way, hinting at the femininity hidden under a masculine design.
Group project with Celia Pena and Yukee Wang.
Act Three, Scene One An evening at Rolly Kingsbury’s House focused insinuates the grand feeling of the ball.
Act One
07 SWEET CREATURE DESIGN PATTERN
The concept of the design is based on Sweet Creature by Harry Styles which describes the love and hardships of a relationship. The design was inspired by the following lyrics of the harder when we argue / We’re both stubborn.” The lyrics describe two people in love that go through arguments but still love each other. The design incorporates organic shapes and forms which symbolize the sweet folksy vocals and guitar sound of the melody and harmony of the piece.
Weave: Railroaded fabric recommended Pattern: 2 1/2” x 3 1/2“ Pattern Repeat: 5” x 7“ Bolt Width: 32” Available in white and black. Moore Chair by Kravet.
Representation of Elements Thorns
The elements of the design are a rose in the center which represents the home and love that these two people have for each other, the thorns are the representation of the arguments and hardships of their relationship, of the rose illustrate the two people in the concept of Sweet Creature as it describes the sweet, romantic, and complicated feeling this song creates.
Rose
08 BUON DI: A BAKERY SHOP
Bakery Perspective The glass display presents pastries and allows customers to see preparations.
The retail store Buon Di! is a bakery where the main highlight of the shop is the preparation area which has a large glass display to present pastries and allow customers to see the baking color palette which makes the environment appealing to customers. The space materials and shelving, emulsion paint for the walls, and wall tiles for the preparation area. This design project also won the 2nd Place Student Award in Retail Design on the ASID Professional Design Competition.
Entrance Perspective The main entrance view features shelves and refrigerators for convenient shopping.
Register Perspective The register are features circular shelves for better navigation of the shop.
The store usually opens as early as 6 in the morning and closes at 2 in the afternoon. This allows customers to stop by before work. As for access and egress, the bakery shows the shipment and employee entrance through the back of the shop in order to prevent traffic and agglomeration of people through the main doors. The layout of the bakery is simple and convenient as it guides you through all the different sections of the shop.
Floor Plan
MONROE STREET
09 ONE OF A KIND
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“One Of A Kind” looks to instill a community space amongst an affordable clothing shop. The retail space is a derivative of a thrift store, except the brand takes second-hand clothing and upcycles pieces into one-of-one gender neutral clothing. Neighboring apparel stores sell second-hand clothes untouched by the company itself. However, “One Of A Kind” re-works the clothes to create attire that is unique and subversive. In order for the space to hone in on the brand’s sustainable nature, materials will match the recyclable aesthetic of the clothing. At the same time, bold colors and lighting will be implemented in the space amongst the natural materials to inspire individuality and our ability to use the material world to shine. Further, to cater to the community, a design workshop will be available so that more users engage with the teachings of sustainable fashion.
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1 Merchandise 2 Cashwrap 3 Wall Feature 4 Sales Section 5 Display 6 Workshop 7 Donation Station 8 Lounge 9 Window Display 10 Digital Fittings 11 Restroom 12 Break Room 13 Office 14 Seating 15 Kiosk 16 Bike Path
One Last Thing Features the cash wrap custom desk as well as the custom motorized wall feature. The motorized wall brings clothing items in and out of the wall to feature the staff's unique pieces of fashion created at the store.
Visual merchandise that also speaks about the social impact of fast fashion while hinting towards gender neutral clothing.
Stained glass that reflects the brand identity of the company.
Digital display for virtually creating clothing cut sheets.
Yarn spools with recycled brass disks from local Tallahassee welders.
Information board for other donation places in Tallahassee.
Miscellaneous fabrics from donation center.
The concept of DNA not only represents the originality of the genetic makeup of people, but it also serves as an acronym for “Deconstruct, Neighborhood, Apparel.” We are different at the molecular level, and “One of A Kind” aims to reflect that originality in the design of upcycled clothing. The clothing is reworked and provided to the community to show how different pieces can be combined to create a new design. The space looks to reflect DNA by having curvilinear shapes that delineate important zones. The space will also include artificial intelligence that gives users the experience of deconstructing clothes. Overall, "One of A Kind" is a store that will foster community through spaces detonated to remaking, conversating, and embracing our neighborhood resources.
Arts Pop-Up Market The pop-up arts market is a space where families and friends alike can gather and explore kiosks that contain merchandise from Tallahassee local artists. The purple path is encouraged for users on wheels to help people experience the playful nature of the market.
The Art and The Artist The Art and The Artist's main feature is the ceiling mounted tape measure above the lounge and merchandise. The view also points towards the workshop area where guests can learn how to upcycle their clothing items. Additionally, the digital fitting rooms where clothes that are in stock can be tried on without having to expose oneself to ensure maximum comfort.
Digital Fitting Rooms The digital fitting rooms allow for users to select items that are in inventory and see how they might look on; the items can also be explored in a more tight or loose fit. The scanning technology above helps to gather information of the users in the fitting room, any information can be adjusted manually.
10 CHARRETTE 2022 This charrette was required to address the purpose of the hidden place, the users who inhabit the place, the pathway leading to it, and the means to access its entrance. That’s how SEVEN was created. architect mixed up the construction plans for FSU’s building with Duke’s and sent the wrong building materials to FSU’s campus. With this mishap, Bellamy is the only non-brick structure on campus, but that’s not the only thing that makes it unique. Duke had planned to use the underground of their new building to house SEVEN, their underground secret society, composed of Duke’s elite Professors and Scientists. But the research had to continue, therefore, Duke continued with their plans to build their underground lab under Bellamy on FSU’s campus to research the transmutation of base metals into gold. Only Duke’s elite are invited to join SEVEN. When the bell rings at midnight, the members, the members of SEVEN go to the Rober Manning’s books, a secret tunnel unlocks and leads the members down a set of stairs into SEVEN’s underground lab. But is that also just a legend, or is it a reality? That’s up to you to decide.
SEVEN Logo
WHY SEVEN? SEVEN symbolizes perfection and stands for the 7 base metals, 7 stages of alchemical process, and 7 organs in the b o d y.
Laboratory
Conference Room
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