R E S E A R C H

from Kaya Mallett Interior Design Portfolio

by kayamallett

C I T R I N E

Seville, Spain

Andalusian capital of the world City accredited with the birthplace of traditional dance form: flamenco

Most tourists originate from UK, France and Germany

Site Location: La Alameda

Young and trending area of town featuring many tapas (bars), music venues, and flamenco shows

Community

I used palms and traditional Andalusian textiles to pay homage to the bold city. There is a communal courtyard in the center of the hotel inspired by Seville's Alcazar Palace

Curvilinear Forms + Layering

The ceiling design represents layering in Flamenco fans and the dancer's flowing dresses

Rhythm

I chose materials that had dynamic movement like the sharp steps in Flamenco

Third Floor Plan

Software: AutoCAD

Not to Scale

Sensitivity

Designing for Special Populations

In the United States, 1 in 54 children has been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Designing for the senses is key Children with ASD need fewer stimuli

Mute noise with rugs, carpeting, and acoustic panels LEDs and natural lighting Have lights on a dimmer. Avoid patterns Muted colors Greens and Blues

Use of wood grains, greenery, and other natural elements

Projector

Plays ocean waves to promote a calm environment

Sensory Bubble Tube

These both soothe and catch the eye, developing visual skills

Bean Bags

Provide security as opposed to a regular chair since many autistic children have difficulties with knowing where their body is in space

Software: AutoCAD Not to Scale

Inspired by bubbles

Entering the building is hitting the surface

C

Meredith Daley is a 52-year-old woman that has recently purchased the Helton Cottage to be closer to her three grown children. Ms. Daley lives alone with her two German Shepherds. She intends for Helton to be her forever home as she recently retired from travel nursing Meredith is an avid baker, and gardener and would love a craft room dedicated to knitting She would like her home to feel like a retreat. Her interest in Scandinavian design needs to be featured in the FF&E selection. Ms. Daley loves the color blue and asked for a mix of neutrals and pops of color. She is also a fan of printed wallpaper. During her years traveling for work, she has collected many artifacts she'd like incorporated into the design. Open-concept space planning would best suit Ms. Daley's lifestyle.