Kara Moncada Objective Master of Interior Architecture student seeking an entry level interior architecture position.
Contact 7501 E. McDowell Rd. Apt. 3164 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Kmoncad993@gmail.com (956)-605-5700
Skills Graphics | Photoshop, InDesign Visualization | Hand- rendering, Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Bluebeam Electronics | Arduino Programming Photography | Landscape
Professional Organizations ASID American Society of Interior Designers 2018-present IDEC Interior Design Educators Council 2019-present IIDA Southwest Chapter 2019-present
Certifications Architectural and Visual Technology 2017 Wedding and Event Design 2016 Hospitality Management 2015 Public Health Entomology 2015
Education Master of Interior Architecture | Arizona State University 2017- 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture | Texas A&M University 2012-2015 Study Abroad in Italy | Santa Chiara Study Center 2014
Experience INT Accreditation Assistant | Arizona State University January 2020-present • Assist interior design and interior architecture faculty with CIDA accreditation for the upcoming review and other projects on the ASU campus Graduate Teaching Assistant | Arizona State University August 2019-Dec. 2019 August 2018-Dec. 2018 • Assisted with INT 415 Latin American Design, Online course, INT 494 Design and Culture in LATAM and INT111 Interior Design course • Helped create and organize online course for students available Fall 2019 • Input grades and attendance via Canvas Student Interior Design Intern | Corgan Inc May 2019- July 2019 • Assisted interior designer with healthcare projects • Corrected redlines for construction documents • Ordered material samples from vendors for healthcare interior design projects • Assisted project architects during site walks and meetings throughout Arizona Marrow Donor Program Intern | Baylor Scott & White Health Janurary 2016- May 2016 • Applied PR strategies to inform the public of patients in need of bone marrow transplants • Planned Be The Match events for the community Education Supervisor | Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center May 2013-August 2013 • Practiced environmental stewardship • Coordinated and organized summer evening events • Assisted with summer environmental camps and photography workshops
Upcoming WELL Ap exam to be taken 2020 LEED exam to be taken 2020
As an Interior Architecture graduate student, I have developed my designs around the existing nature and believe my inspiration for design is derived from my background in horticulture. I have found that research and innovation has been influenced by nature itself, and I have adopted this concept into my own work. The significance that psychological health and wellbeing has on design is quintessential when building any structure, and I truly believe that being submerged in nature is one of the best therapeutic tools a person can utilize to find tranquility. Incorporating nature into a design can become a defining factor in what emotion a space can instigate.
Content Botanical Oasis 4-5 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) 6-8 Cumulus Design Build 9-11 International Law Firm 12-14 Hidalgo Viejo 15-18 Grid Material Exploration 19-20 George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center 21-28 Sketches 29-32
Botanical Oasis Located on the Arizona State University campus, the botanical oasis design was proposed to promote relaxation and calmness on campus. Using natural materials, textures and native plants, the indoor and outdoor spaces allow students to sit and enjoy their time in a state of peace.
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Site Plan
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South Elevation
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, SCNM SCNM services include direct patient care, hydrotherapy, IV therapy, and physical therapy, all thoughtfully practiced through a natural holistic approach. With its abundant botanical medicinary, ample community spaces, and fresh organic juice bar, SCNM consciously collaborates with nature to ensure that one is never alone and always connected. “Never Alone. Always Connected.� The connectivity of the three spaces (the Clinic, Hydro/IV Therapy, and Community Center) encourage relationships with the community and nature through the use of gathering spaces and greenery.
Group Members: Kara Moncada - Jason Vetsch - Zijing Zhao Susan Clay - Rachel Frail
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Hydro/ IV therapy
Conceptual Plan
Community Center
Clinic
Master Floor Plan
Furniture Floor Plan
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Hydro and IV Therapy
North Section
Healing Gardens
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Cumulus Design Build The design build studio was a collaborative effort between the City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Public Art, Tonalea K-8 and Arizona State University’s undergraduate industrial design students and Master of Interior Architecture students. The objective was to create an interactive installation for Canal Convergence 2018 located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The process called for a combination of technique, creativity, and resiliency in order to produce an interactive installation on a tight timeline and budget. To further explore the community’s perception of Arizona’s limited resource, we initiated a participatory collaboration with Tonalea K-8 to design the installation directly reflecting the voice of Scottsdale’s youth. Working with Tonalea resulted in a playful, interactive installation inspired by the students’ excitement and anticipation of water in the desert.
Group Members: Kara Moncada - Amanda Ahlman - Zijing Zhao Susan Clay - Rachel Frail - Dania Alarfaj - Jay Hong Toni Makinde - Shahrina Afrin - Neha Tendulkar
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Cloud Development and Construction
Site Plan
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Site Plan, Placement of design build
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International Law Firm Within the financial district of downtown San Francisco, an international law firm is located on 139 Townsend Street Suite 150. It represents companies from entrepreneurial startups to multibillion-dollar global corporations at every stage of development. The reconstruction of the office would require new working settings for teams to collaborate, yet, essential to keep the traditional needs of the law firm. Built in 1903, the first-floor area, 3,700 sqft., entails a redesign with more visibility between the office and the lobby. The larger amount of footprint on the second floor is 10,205 sqft. and should be used for internal use. With some traditional offices, meeting spaces, and administration areas, the redesign of the international law firm will be able to successfully recruit new talent for the law firm as well as new clients.
Human-Centered Design Ideas: Natural light and materials Serene, biophilic spaces Red historic brick as an accent color Blue shades representing calmness Meeting spaces to be central focal point Collaborative spaces to feel inviting for the client 12
Level 1 Floor Plan and Ceiling Plan
Development of Reception Space
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Level 2 Floor Plan and Ceiling Plan
Single Offices
Co-working Space
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Hidalgo Viejo Hidalgo, Texas is located in southern Hidalgo County. It is located across the Rio Grande River from the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas. Hidalgo was first settled by Spanish colonists led by José de Escandón circa 1749. The colony was known by multiple names: La Habitación, Rancho San Luis, and San Luisito. The population of Hidalgo, TX is 99.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.809% White, and 0.00736% Black or African American. The Hidalgo Viejo Historic District, “Old Hidalgo,” is comprised of six buildings from the late 19th century. I am focusing on three of the six buildings, a post office, built in 1839, Rodriquez General Store, a two-story brick construction built in 1890 and the Rodriguez Pioneer House, built in 1890. The design for Hidalgo Viejo is to promote a walkable environment to encourage community engagement and cultural awareness in a unique border town.
Design for the community: The Post- restaurant, gathering space Rodriquez Library- student and family study center/ flexible spaces Café Rodriquez- ice cream parlor Landscape- native species, bright colors
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West View Site Plan
West Section
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The Post Floor Plan
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Rodriguez Library Floor Plan Level 1
Rodriguez Library Floor Plan Level 2
Second floor collaborative space
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Outdoor Seating
Cafe Rodriguez Floor Plan
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Grid- Material Exploration The True Date Palm Tree, Phoenix dactylifera, is a native palm in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. The excess palm frond waste from Phoenix, Arizona was collected and used during the experimentation process of the project. Using the organic fibers within the palm petiole, the exploration to generate a built piece, a prototype, that represents an understanding of innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and incorporates a range of possible uses was identified.
Group Members: Kara Moncada - Dania Alarfaj
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The palm cellulose can absorb, retain, and release considerable quantities of water. Since it is a natural resource, the material’s durability is comparable to wood and considered a cradle to cradle material. Using a total of 8 palm petioles, the petioles were stripped and cut to four inches pieces. The pieces were then bundled to determine the several possibilities of a product. Once the bundles were tested, the pieces were then lined up to create a grid system for organization
Final Material Design
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Air Circulation
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Rehabilitation projects must meet Standards applied to projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility. The Standards apply to historic buildings of all periods, styles, types, materials, and sizes. They apply to both the exterior and the interior of historic buildings. The Standards also encompass related landscape features and the building’s site and environment as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction.
The concept is a dialogue between old vs new. The entrance door to George Washington Carver holds significance through its detailing. Photos from the past and present have been taken by the entrance because of its unique design features. The exploration of innovative design through organic features is a contrast from the existing structure. Using these organic features, similar to the detailing of the door entrance, will guide visitors through each space as wayfinding. This design concept recognizes the preservation of the old, while also recognizing the new.
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Site Plan
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Mood Board
FloorPlan
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MUSEUM MUSEUM (SMALL) LIBRARY (NEW LOCATION) SHOP LEVEL 1 AND 2
The mood board forms a new language, yet respects the past languages of the building. The design begins with the exterior landscape. Added walkways, both in front and behind the museum, create a dialogue between the existing surroundings and new design features for everyone to enjoy. This guides the visitors into the building and behind the building. These moments allow visitors to understand the history of the museum while also creating new memories. The organic design flows through each space and function differently to support the programs and values of George Washington Carver Museum. Organic architecture is simple because its scheme and design are clear. Key word-Simplicity.
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The Museum “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.� - George Washington Carver Room 103 is a unique pass through space that is currently being staged as the exhibit. This room is near the entrance where artifacts from Carver Highschool are displayed. The gentle cascade of natural light adds to the character of this room, bouncing off of the wood planked flooring, creating a sense of warmth and an overall feeling of peaceful well-being. Added features include a ceiling system that allows for the tailored configuration of morphing fins and baffles. Seating space to reflect and simple cubed display cases to protect the artifacts.
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The Memorial Courtyard
Room 148
Surprisingly, this room served as the original school cafeteria before the program expanded and moved into the second phase building addition. The location of this room is extremely significant as its sightline is directly adjacent to the memorial garden that highlights the sculptural installation, “That Which Might Have Been, Birmingham 1963.� The large double hung windows create a shared experience between the room, the light, and the courtyard, all of which beautifully frames the sculptures and encapsulates the harsh reality of racial tension and radical discrimination in America.
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The Library “Education is the key that unlocks the golden door of freedom.” -George Washington Carver In addition to the gymnasium, the library is also a space of great significance as its presence directly impacts the function of the school. The history contained within the library books seeps into the atmosphere, creating a tomb of priceless treasures. The library had moved to west side of the building. This allows for the space to be easily accessed by students and administration in the main building. The library’s footprint provides a quaint, bright space for studying with quality lighting, due to its windows, and also works well for modest-sized group gatherings and activities.
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The Shop Space Level 2 The second floor of the shop has the potential to be a flexible space for locals to use, This is a rentable space for companies to invest in if there is a need for extra space, When it comes to the design, the space contiues the flow of the ceiling system similarly to the main building, yet gives a different feel. Using cooler tones as a contrast to the wood ceiling design, this space is a combination of soothing and bright.
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Sketches
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Park Guell Entrance
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Neo-Palladian
Roccoco
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Early Neoclassical
Victorian Revival
Furniture Sketches
Barcelona Chair
Michael Thonet: Brentwood Chair
Aesthetic Movement
Louis Majorelle Armchair