LAUREN
PORTFOLIO
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
LAUREN DVORAK RESUME
SUMMARY
Creative Interior Architecture & Design Student experienced in renovating internal spaces with various elements such as colors, accessories and furnishings. Flexible and hardworking individual possessing an excellent sense of visual awareness and proportion.
EXPERIENCE
Holland Basham Architects - Interior Architect & Designer Omaha, NE 05/2024 - 08/2024
• Worked closey with architects and interior designers in the development of design concepts and presentations for various commercial and multi family projects
• Utilized software such as Revit and Enscape to create detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings for client presentations and project documentation.
• Conducted research on materials, finsihes, and furnishings to assist in material selection and create mood boards and material samples for client review.
• Prepared presentation materials including mood boards, mnaterial palettes, and design proposals, enhancing client engagement and decision-making.
Athleta - Retail Sales Associate Omaha, NE 05/2023 - 08/2023
• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced retail environment consisting of 37 team members requiring cooperation, communication, and flexibility.
• Handled adverse situations with patience and control to maintain high consumer satisfaction.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Cottonwood Pet Resort - Receptionist Omaha, NE 05/2022 - 08/2022
• Displayed excellent customer service while interacting with others, and worked to boost customers’ and employees’ satisfaction and morale
• Greeted incoming visitors, customers and pets professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
laurendvorak@ku.edu (402) 999-6662
1020 Tennessee Street Lawrence, KS 66044
linkedin.com/in/lauren-dvorak8463182b2/
issuu.com/laurendvorak/docs/dvorak_overall_portfolio_2024_
EDUCATION
Expected in 05/2025
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
BS: Interior Architecture & Design (IA) GPA: 3.79
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
KU Excellence Scholarship Recipient
KU Honor Roll
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Chi Omega Sorority, Bid Day Design Chair, Banner co-chair, Area Head Adviser, Area Head
• International Interior Design Associates (IIDA), Member
• Natural Ties, Volunteer
• Make-A-Wish, Volunteer
SKILLS
• Skilled in Revit, Sketchup. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Planning and Coordination
• Hardworking and Driven
• Cooperating with others
INTERIOR DRAWING & RENDERING Fall 2022
MEMORY CARE FACILITY COWORKING SPACE Fall 2022 Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Spring 2023
01
INTERIOR DRAWING & RENDERING
Fall 2022
WATERCOLOR MIXING CHART
WATERCOLOR VALUE CHART
FURNISHING & DETAILS
TEXTURE CHART
DRAPERY & FLOORING
PRACTICE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A main focus was on interior drawings and renderings of spaces over the Fall 2022 Semester. We first systematically explored brush types, colors and textures with watercolor and ended with rendering a full interior space. I have learned how crucial sketching and rendering is within Interior Architecture and will continue to take these skills with me in the future.
INTERIOR DRAWING & RENDERING
THE HADDAD HAVEN
Spring 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For this project we were to design a sustainable and modern house that addresses the middle eastern culture based on the Haddad family’s various and specific requirements. The main purpose was to explore the Middle Eastern culture to get geometrical, organic, natural, or technological inspiration for shaping the spatial organization of the house. In all, this project promotes the understanding of the middle eastern architectural style.
THE HADDAD HAVEN
CONCEPT
This home validates each member of the Haddad family through design measures that meet their individual needs and affirms their culture. Through combining the architecture of the Middle East with the modernity of American homes, this design honors and affirms their hospitality and privacy values by using architectural elements such as arches, a central courtyard and use of pattern.
A private, sustainable courtyard with space for entertaining
Incorporating sensory elements in Yousef’s bedroom to nurture his Autism related needs
Incorporating Middle Eastern design through use of color, pattern and arches
Incorporating value of hospitality in design through entertainment spaces and private guest areas
Creating a user-friendly environment for elderly residents through accessible design Having a unique space for each family member according to their own need
Billings Pkwy
THE HADDAD HAVEN
USER PERSONAS
FATHER | 40
FADI HADDAD
Programmer who likes to write in his leisure time
BLOCKING DIAGRAMS | LEVEL 1
SON | 9
YOUSEF HADDAD
Has a special health condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
MOTHER | 30
AZIZA HADDAD
Jewelery Designer who has a workshop in the house
DAUGHTER | 7
SALMA HADDAD
A talented painter
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
BLOCKING DIAGRAMS | LEVEL 2
THE HADDAD HAVEN
FLOOR PLAN | LEVEL
THE HADDAD HAVEN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN | LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
ENTRANCE
MEZZA LUNA NEBULITE
NEBULITE® PENDANT LAMP | IN-ES. ARTDESIGN
LIVING/ MASTER ROOM ERICH CHANDELIER | MAYTONI GMBH
DINING ROOM
VL45 RADIOHUS
OPAL GLASS PENDANT LAMP | LOUIS POULSEN
COURTYARD FAN
WINCHE BROWN CEILING FAN WITH DC MOTOR SMART | FARO BARCELONA
GUEST BEDROOM
K-27749-CH06 TERRET™ 36" SIXLIGHT CHANDELIER | KOHLER
OVERALL HOUSE LIGHTING
LOTOS 4" LED CANLESS DOWNLIGHT WITH ADJUSTABLE COLOR TEMPERATURE | WAC LIGHTING
SCALE:
THE HADDAD HAVEN
SUSTAINABILITY | LEED
SUSTAINABILITY | WELL
SECTION | SCALE: 1/8”=1’0” 1/8" = 1'-0"
SECTION A | LONGITUDINAL 1/8”=1’0
THE HADDAD HAVEN
ELEVATIONS | SCALE: 1/4”=1’0”
ELEVATION A | HALLWAY SEATING
ELEVATION C | COURTYARD
ELEVATION B | DINING ROOM
www.autodesk.com/revit
SEATING MATERIAL MEXIDOT | MAHARAM WALL LIGHT MAGRITTE-3 LED OLD GOLD PICTURE WALL LIGHT 12W | FARO BARCELONA
WALL LIGHT NYHAVN LED OUTDOOR WALL LAMP | LOUIS POULSEN
ELEVATION D | SALMA’S ROOM
LIGHTING LLUNA LED HANDMADE ROPE PENDANT LAMP | OLE! LIGHTING
THE HADDAD HAVEN
ASD DESIGN GUIDELINES | YOUSEF
ACOUSTICS
Insulation from outside noise, acoustic ceiling and carpet to reduce noise and absorb sound
ZONING
Separate zones in Yousef’s room for sleeping, playing and learning in order to decrease stimulation
LIGHTING
Small areas of bright color, light unsaturated earth tones, dimmable lighting
FINAL RENDERS, MATERIALS, FURNITURE
YOUSEF’S BEDROOM
FURNITURE
Modular furniture, malleable spaces with easily sanitized finishes
BENCH CUSHION & POUF FELT 2MM AM001-401 IN PALE BLUE
THE HADDAD HAVEN
FINAL RENDERS, MATERIALS, FURNITURE
KITCHEN
TILE
ALESSO DECO
MARLA MATTE
PORCELAIN TILE | TILE BAR
ISLAND COLOR WINDY BLUE | SHERWINWILLIAMS
FLOORING
GOLDEN AGE | SHAW FLOORS
LIGHTING CONGA LED HANDMADE ROPE PENDANT LAMP | OLE! LIGHTING
LIVING SPACE
GUEST BEDROOM
WALLPAPER HAYLEY PEEL & STICK WALLPAPER | JOSS&MAIN
SIDE TABLE MATERIAL WINTER WHITE | ICE STONE
FLOORING PRODIGY HDR PLUS MINDFUL | SHAW FLOORS
WALL LIGHTS
VL RING CROWN
OPAL GLASS WALL LIGHT | LOUIS POULSEN
LIGHTING TERRET™SIXLIGHT | KOHLER RUG DESERT STREAM | WEST ELM CHAIRS PROTO
| HIGHTOWER
03 Fall 2023 MEMORY CARE
HELIOPHILE
Greek (Origin)- ‘helio’ (concerning the sun) + ‘phile’ (love, beloved, dear)
noun - one who loves the sun; any organism attracted to the sunlight; an adaption/ attraction to sunlight
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For this project I am designing a Senior Living Facility focused on memory care services. The facility focuses on those that have mild, moderate, or severe dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The final design should create a vibrant, user-centered interior enviornment that encourages and facilitates social interactions and engaging activities among cognitively impaired elderly with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
MEMORY CARE
CONCEPT
SUNROOM
Helio Memory Care Facility embraces each individual resident along their journey with cognitive impairment. With a deep understanding of Depression, peace is established through a welcoming, bright and centralized sunroom. Beyond the sunroom, clear visibility, circulation paths and residential design elements all cohesively cooperate to provide the ultimate care the residents deserve.
INDIVIDUALITY
to embrace each resident for who they are by establishing freedom and choice
JOY
to increase natural lighting throughout the facility to promote happiness over depression
MOVEMENT
define clear way finding paths through signage and lighting
PEACE
maintain “peace” in the facility for residents to experience joy and serenity (sunroom)
HOME-LIKE FEEL
to create a home-like feel with residential design elements such as light blues, natural tones and anthropometrically suitable furnishings
CONNECTIONS
to embrace residents through strategically placing staff offices and residential rooms for interaction and visibility
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
About one-third of all people age 85 and older have a form of dementia.
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning - thinking, remembering, and reasoning - to an extent that a person’s daily life is affected.
Symptoms include memory loss, confusion, wandering, losing interest in normal daily activities, taking longer to complete tasks, etc.
Memory Care Facilities provide long-term skilled nursing assistance to those with cognitive impairment.
DEIB FOCUS
DEPRESSION
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave.
If someone has had depression in the past, they are more susceptible to have it again if they develop dementia.
If someone is in the early stages of dementia has depression, it can be linked to them worrying about their memory and the future.
People in care homes are at more risk to develop depression.
SUNROOM
Sunrooms can help overcome depression by letting in natural light.
Substances like serotonin and melatonin are created through sunlight.
Sunlight contains a range of vitamins, including B-12 which improves mood.
MEMORY CARE
SCHEMATICS & APPLICATION
MEMORY CARE
LAYOUT FLOOR PLAN | SCALE: 3/64”=1’0”
ENTRANCE/LOBBY
HOME-LIKE FEEL
CONNECTIONS
The entrance/lobby has a welcoming, home-like feel with anthropometrically suitable furnishings. There is natural lighting in the open space to increase overall joy in the facility.
SUNROOM + COURTYARD
The sunroom and courtyard promotes “peace” for the residents in the facility through the large windows with natural lighting and greenary in the space.
OFFICE PLACEMENT
The offices are strategically placed for interaction and visibility among the residents and staff . This also allows for an organized flow through the facility.
ACTIVITY ROOMS
The library, sunroom, quiet room, art room, game room, spa, and gym all allow each individual resident to be embraced for who they are by establishing freedom of choice with what activities they do day to day.
Patio
Laundry Entrance/Lobby
ALTRO WOOD
SPC WAVE | GVNS809
GARRISON COLLECTION
SPC ALPS (PLANK) | GVSS701
JURA BEIGE HONED
STI STONE - LIMESTONE
COUNTRY FLOORS
Snow White Honed Marble Tile
FLOR
HIT THE ROAD | BONE
COUNTRY FLOORS
Basalt Matte Concrete Porcelain Tile
ARMSTRONG FLOORING
Vanilla Bean: 57016
COURTYARD
Grass
8 INCH COMMERCIAL DOWNLIGHT | WSD LED INC. 120 V
HALLWAYS, IN ALL ROOMS
205 SERIES 3DP PENDANT | PRENTALUX
DEFINES CRUCIAL AREAS
SHAPER FABRIQUE 142-P
LED DRUM PENDANT | COPPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
DEFINES CRUCIAL AREAS
SUNROOM CEILING | LAMBOO
LIGHTING MATERIAL: SORANO IN RIVER CLAY | DESIGNTEX
1’ DROP CEILING NO DROP CEILING
MEMORY CARE REFLECTED
SUNROOM
OE1 AGILE WALL, FULL SHELVES | HERMAN MILLER
JURA BEIGE HONED | STI STONE - LIMESTONE
ANTILLO BENCH - WITH BACK | KWALU
EMARESE LOUNGE CHAIR | KWALU
TRINITA OTTOMAN | KWALU
S.
WINCHESTER SHAKER TABLE | KWALU
NOVARA LOUNGE CHAIR | KWALU
C. 01
MEMORY CARE DESIGN FRAMEWORK DIAGRAM
SUNROOM
MORE ENERGY
IMPROVED MOOD
SOURCE: https://www.jmu.edu/news/counselingctr/2017/02-sad.shtml
Sunlight enters through your eyes.
Acting through the hypothalamus, sunlight regulates our circadian rhythm through complex pathways that include melatonin, serotonin and body temperature.
Improving your circadian rhythm has dramatically positive affects on your body and mood.
DEPRESSION + SUNROOM
BETTER SLEEP AT NIGHT
People in care homes are at more risk to develop depression. Sunrooms can help overcome depression by letting in natural light.
Substances like serotonin and melatonin are created through sunlight.
Sunlight contains a range of vitamins, including B-12 which improves mood.
MEMORY CARE 3D RENDERINGS
SUNROOM
“
RENDERINGS
INDIVIDUALITY
CONNECTIONS
LOBBY/ ENTRANCE
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Spring 2024 PRIMARY ART CENTER
COLLABORATIVE ART
Collaborative art is a form of art that enhances collective identity and builds community. This increases the arts in social and community contexts like Lawrence.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For this project we are designing an Arts Center located in Lawrence, Kansas and exploring historical preservation. Primary Art Center focuses on an interactive and collaborative art experience that brings the children and elderly of Lawrence together. SITE: 612
PRIMARY ART CENTER
CONCEPT
‘BRIDGING THE GAP’
Primary Art Center represents an inviting and creative environment that allows all ages of the Lawrence community to utilize their artisitc talents. From an age range of children to elderly, the Lawrence community is bridged together to create collaborative, interactive art. Through the use of primary colors, the historic building is brought to life and sparks the artistic imagination of all ages.
DESIGN FRAMEWORK + GOALS
PRINCIPLES
GOAL + STRATEGY
BRIDGE
to bridge the gap and increase connection between children and elderly in Lawrence
INTERACT
to bring the art center to life in an interactive way to spark artistic imagination of all ages
REHABILITATE
to honor and rehabilitate the building’s historical features and original structure in a way that compliments our new design
MOVEMENT
define clear wayfinding paths in the art center through implementing signage and color strategically in the space
COMMUNITY
bridge the age gap between the children and elderly in Lawrence through shared makers spaces
VISIBILITY
open makers spaces that spark the age range of children to elderly’s creativity
INTERACTIVE ART DISPLAYS
displaying the community’s artwork to bring the art center to life and spark artistic imagination of all ages
CONTRAST
contrasting the building’s historical features of brick and wood with a white interior and splashes of bright color
IDENTITY
creating independent art studios where each individual artist can be themselves (in a similar way to how the original structure has its identity)
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY
The primary colors are known as “traditional” color theory and can be used by artists to mix paints and create color palettes. The primary colors are the first thing you learn as a child. They are also easy colors to interpret and see when you’re elderly. Using these show the connection of children to elderly.
Brings joy, kindness, creativity, & optimistic. This is a good tool for helping children improve their memory.
Brings trust, calming, responsibility, & order. As we grow older, blue spaces can even provide therapeutic benefits.
Brings excitement, strength, energy, & passion. Has the capacity to seem closer to a particular observer than it actually is
SITE ANALYSIS
612 NEW HAMPSHIRE RD. LAWRENCE, KANSAS
The main building on this parcel is the stone three- and-a-half story Wilder Brothers Shirt Factory, constructed in 1882, and remodeled in 1919 for the Reuter Organ Company. To the south of this across a former alley is the two-story brick Reuter administration building constructed in 1927.
NEARBY SURROUNDINGS SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE
RED
BLUE
YELLOW
PRIMARY ART CENTER
PRIMARY ART CENTER
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN |
PRIMARY ART CENTER
FURNITURE LAYOUT
KID + ELDERLY INTERACTIVE AREA
BUZZIPEBL LIGHT TWO | BUZZISPACE POTENZA BENCH | KWALU ARBOLI END TABLE | KWALU 3/16" = 1'-0"
SCALE: 3/16”=1’0” BUZZIBALANCE | BUZZISPACE BUZZIBALANCE, EMARESE, + POTENZA UPHOLSTERY: LUSTER IN POOL | DESIGNTEX
BUZZISPOT | BUZZISPACE
03/27/24
L.
SCALE: 3/16”=1’0”
KID + ELDERLY INTERACTIVE AREA
8 INCH COMMERCIAL DOWNLIGHT | WSD LED INC. 120 V
BUZZIPEBL FINISH: MICROPERFORATED ACOUSTIC VENEER | ARCHITEXTURES
REUTER BUILDINGS
BUZZIPEBL ONE MEDIUM SUSPENDED | BUZZISPACE
BUZZIPEBL ONE LARGE SUSPENDED | BUZZISPACE
length noted
L.
PRIMARY ART CENTER
KID + ELDERLY INTERACTIVE
AREA
ELEVATION B
DIMENSIONS |
FLOOR TO CEILING: 10’0” *2’0” OF HVAC (SLAB TO FLOOR TOTAL OF 12’0”)
MOVEMENT
clear wayfinding | color and suspended wood elements
REUTER BUILDINGS
COMMUNITY
bridge the age gap | shared, open spaces with elderly and children
HALLWAY
INTERACTIVE
CONTRAST
PRIMARY ART CENTER
3D RENDERINGS
KID + ELDERLY INTERACTIVE AREA
PRIMARY ART CENTER
FURNITURE LAYOUT
WORKSHOP
SCALE: 3/16”=1’0”
DEJA VU STOOL | HERMAN MILLER
GEIGER PEER CONFERENCE TABLE | HERMANMILLER
DRY SHELVING | HIGHTOWER
TU STORAGE BOOKCASE | HERMANMILLER
FOURSURE ARM CHAIR | HIGHTOWER
FOURSURE UPHOLSTERY: SILICONE ELEMENT IN TIDAL | DESIGNTEX
FOURFOLD TABLE | HIGHTOWER
KWALU FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY: LUSTER IN POOL | DESIGNTEX
3D RENDERINGS WORKSHOP
WHITE BRICK WALL
CAPELLA BUZZIDISH
PRIMARY ART CENTER
DESIGN ELEMENT EVALUATION
INTERACTIVE HALF-WALL
ELEMENT ON FLOOR PLAN 5 “CUT OUTS” IN THE HALF-WALL TO INCREASE VISIBILITY + LEARNING
3’ - 0” HEIGHT
www.autodesk.com/revit
*DIMENSIONS: 4’-6”L x 0’-8”W x 3’-0”H
4’ - 6” LENGTH
DOUGLAS FIR WOOD FINISH | ARCHITEXTURES WF. 1 PAINTS INSIDE CUT OUTS *SEE MATERIALS DOC.
1/2" = 1'-0" Elevation 1 - a 3 3D View 1 1/2"
ELEVATION A SCALE: 1/2” = 1’0”
PRIMARY ART CENTER
DESIGN ELEMENT EVALUATION
INTERACTIVE HALF-WALL
3D RENDERING IN SPATIAL CONTEXT
DESIGN FEATURES
The actual dimensions of my Interactive Half-Wall are 4’-6”L x 0’-8”W x 3’-0”H. The most crucial aspects of the half-wall are the visibility, ergonomic comfort, and intuitive learning approach.
My half-wall is the exact same height (3’-0”) which is the most important part. *the exact dimensions are not cut out of the half wall, but the overall function tested is what is most important.
DESIGN GOALS + SIMULATION TASKS (each
task repeated 2x)
1.
VISIBILITY TEST THROUGH AND OVER THE WALL
2.
ERGONOMIC COMFORT TEST
3.
INTUITVE APPROACH TO LEARNING TEST
*3D View shows the actual mass of the half wall with appropriate cut outs.
*side by side comparison to the actual simulation half-wall to the right
*half-wall built out with cut outs to represent the real cut outs of the half-wall.
“visibility function tested with same intention
*tape represents the 8” width of the half-wall and the spatial context
*if all 4 half-walls were combined to show the true length of all together
“3D VIEW”
HALF-WALL SIMULATION
HALF-WALL SIMULATION
PRIMARY ART CENTER
DESIGN ELEMENT EVALUATION
INTERACTIVE HALF-WALL
1. VISIBILITY TEST
The child and elderly wave at eachother, and then the child and teacher wave at eachother to test the visibility through and over the half-wall
*simulation repeated 2x with 3 new participants
CHILD + ELDERLY CHILD + TEACHER
CHILD’S CONCLUSION
“As the child, it was easy to see the elderly, but more difficult to see the teacher sitting down”
ELDERY’S CONCLUSION
“The height felt comfortable when waving to the child, I would not change the height”
TEACHER’S CONCLUSION
“I had to tilt my head slightly to see the child, it wasn’t as easy”
2. ERGONOMIC COMFORT
The elderly “loses stability” and grabs onto the half wall to check the height of the half-wall. Then they sit down to simulate the half-wall as a backrest for all ages.
*simulation repeated 2x with 3 new participants
ELDERLY CHILD,TEACHER,ELDER
ELDERLY’S CONCLUSION
“It was easy to utilize the interactive half-wall as a railing for support and the wall height was very comfortable”
OVERALL CONCLUSION
“The height was ideal for a backrest for any age, if anything the cushion for the elderly was a nice touch”
3. INTUITIVE APPROACH
The child and teach pass a toy back and forth 4 times to test the amount of focus it takes. The elderly bends down and does the same to test any pains they feel. *also tested with a wheelchair
*simulation repeated 2x with 3 new participants
CHILD + TEACHER CHILD + ELDERLY
CHILD’S CONCLUSION
“As the child, my brain felt very stimulated and I really had to focus”
ELDERY’S CONCLUSION
“There was back pain bending down to exchange the toy, not while using wheelchair”
TEACHER’S CONCLUSION
“My brain felt stimulated and I wanted to pass the toy correctly without dropping it”
05
Winter 2023 COSTA RICA STUDY ABROAD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
December 26th through January 15th of 2023, I took part in a study abroad program led by two faculty and made up of 12 students (8 architecture, 4 interior architecture). “This study abroad program integrates biomimicry, vernacular architecture, eco-tourism, urban design, and nature-based solutions, culminating in a collective book documenting experiences through sketching, photography, writing, and diagrams.”
MY HAND DRAWN SKETCHES
SAN JOSE MONTEVERDE
DOTA
MANUEL ANTONIO
COSTA RICA STUDY ABROAD
SAN JOSE | NATIONAL THEATER TOUR
SAN JOSE | NATIONAL STADIUM TOUR
SAN JOSE | LA FAZ WATERFALL GARDENS
MONTEVERDE
COSTA RICA STUDY ABROAD
MONTEVERDE | MONTEVERDE RESERVE
DOTA | QUETZALES TOUR, HIKES
SAN JOSE | JADE MUSEUM
SAN JOSE | STUDIO SAX (GARDENIA PROJECT)
SAN JOSE | BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS, CARTAGO
RECAP
“This study abroad program integrates biomimicry, vernacular architecture, eco-tourism, urban design, and nature-based solutions, culminating in a collective book documenting experiences through sketching, photography, writing, and diagrams.”
This experience taught me the importance of our environment and how big of a role it plays within architecture.Design and the environment have to compliment one another, and work together with one another. Costa Rica gave me a unique study abroad experience and taught me how crucial nature is in the design process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As a designer, we chose a specialized clinic that supported the idea of collaborative health care where nurses and physicians can work together to provide for the patient. The design should promote a healing place with a homey feeling. The design should promote and allow physicians to increase efficiency and create a seamless patient experience through architecture and thoughtful design.
THE CLINIC
CONCEPT
PURIFY brings the large town of Leawood together by providing Traumotology and Physiotherapy care to patients of all ages. Through organic interior design, nature inspired material elements are utilized to promote the well-being of patients. These natural materials consist of wood, neutral color choices, and natural lighting to ensure patients are welcomed with the intention of being provided for.
GOALS
Incorporating natural lighting in the clinic and artificial LED lighting in the exam rooms to assist the doctors
Using organic and natural elements such as wood and greenery for an eco friendly design
Using monochromatic greens to create an environment that embodies new beginnings, abundance and nature
A well-lit, welcoming reception and waiting area that gives a warm Leawood welcome
A spacious area for Physiotherapy patients to feel non confined
SITE CONTEXT
The clinic is on the 3rd floor of Kansas City Orthopedic Institute in Leawood, Kansas.
3651 College Blvd #100C, Leawood, KS 66211.
THE CLINIC
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
TRAUMATOLOGY
The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of wounds and serious
-car accident
-gunshot wound
-immediate medical attention
PHYSIOTHERAPY
The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery; physical therapy
CONNECTION
Traumatology is the branch of medicine with first hand treatment of the wound
Physiotherapy is the second step to the process ‘Rehabilitation’
USER PERSONAS
Lexi
Doctor
Age : 32
Hobbies : Pilates, Reading
Goals : Wants to start a family and travel
Gary
Physiotherapy Patient
Age : 73
Hobbies : Cooking, Gardening
Goals : To pick up his grandchildren
Brianna Trauma Patient
Age : 25
Hobbies : Painting, Pickle ball
Goals : Hike the tallest mountain in the US
DESIGN IDEAS
Lexi has been working at the clinic for 5 years and has became very close with her patients. She mainly works in the physiotherapy area of the clinic, but every once in awhile helps with trauma patients.
Gary has been coming into the clinic for a couple years to help him with his arthritis. He looks forward to coming into the clinic because it is very welcoming and a good environment to feel better.
Brianna came into the clinic from a car accident. She had broken bones that needed fixed. Brianna is a very active person, so this clinic will help her recover through the entire process of recovering.
RECEPTION AREA SKETCH EXAM ROOM SKETCH
-Greenery
-Wood Material
-Natural Lighting -Reusable materials SUSTAINABILITY
PROGRAMMING/ PROCESS
CIRCULATION/ OVERLAPS Natural Lighting
Welcoming Entrance BEGINNING STAGES
BLOCKING
FLOOR PLAN | SCALE:
THE CLINIC
FLOORING & FURNITURE
NAUTICA | SWING CHAIR
COUNTY LINE IN CROSSROADS BY ENGINEERED HARDWOOD
FRITZ HANSEN | LUNE SOFA
BARWA SYSTEM | BAFFLE CEILING
GOTESSONS | OFFICE BALLZ
BITTA LOUNGE | 2 SEATER BELA ROPE
LAMMHULTS | CAJAL EASY CHAIR
CLINTON PANEL LEG SERIES TREATMENT TABLE
WHITE CERAMIC TILE
GREENARY WALL
07
Fall 2022 COWORKING SPACE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For this project we were to design a co-working space and think about what the future of workplace design might include. Our site was Two Light in the Kansas City Power & Light District. I developed conceptual, graphic, and three-dimensional design skills on an interior prototype closely related to human factors.
COWORKING SPACE
CONCEPT
SLICE brings people together by mixing contemporary and historic styles from Kansas City. Contemporary and traditional styles are blended to create a cohesive, productive and collaborative workspace through contrast of wood and lighter materials.
GOALS
Utilize natural daylight as much as possible to create a lightfilled space.
Create a muted environment that provides a comfortable workspace by using a monochromatic and natural palette.
Creating seating areas where users from different industries can gather.
Mixing contemporary materials with traditional styles to make a cohesive space.
Contrasting typical offices within the workspace with a unique library collection that highlights Kansas City‘s traditional history.
Two Light is located in the Kansas City Power & Light District. There are around 50 restaurants, bars and entertainment areas around.
Around the site there are historic buildings. The brick gives natural character. The main transportation network in KC is the Jay B. Dillingham Freeway.
SITE ANALYSIS DIAGRAM
COWORKING SPACE
COWORKING SPACE
PROGRAMMING DIAGRAMS
ANALYTICAL, ADJACENCY, & CRITERIA
MATRIX
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC/PRIVATE CIRCULATION
COWORKING SPACE
FLOOR PLAN, HUMAN FACTORS IN PLAN
BY THE NUMBERS
3 SMALL OFFICES
2 LARGE OFFICES (ALL ADA)
9 HOT DESKS (ALL ADA)
7 PERMANENT DESKS (3 ADA)
6 TELEPHONE BOOTHS
3 CONFERENCE/ GROUP MEETING ROOMS (ALL ADA)
28 CAFE/KITCHEN SEATING (12 ADA)
2 LOUNGE SEATING AREAS (BOTH ADA)
3 BATHROOMS (1 ADA)
ERGONOMIC OPTIONS
1. HERMANMILLER’S AERON CHAIR-B SIZE-FULLY ADJUSTABLE
This chair is located in all the offices and helps the user’s comfortability with being fully adjustable.
2. RECEPTION DESK (DESIGNED BY ME) and is ADA!
This
COWORKING SPACE
ELEVATIONS
ELEVATION B|KC LIBRARY
Scale: 1/4” = 1’0”
VIGNETTES
COWORKING SPACE
FINAL RENDERS
COFFEE BAR
COWORKING SPACE
FURNITURE SELECTIONS
ERGONOMIC CHAIR
HERMANMILLER’S AERON CHAIR-B SIZE-FULLY ADJUSTABLE ARMS
CONFERENCE TABLE
HERMANMILLER’S HEADWAY COMMUNAL TABLE-SEATED HEIGHT
DESK SYSTEM
HERMANMILLER’S HAVEN 051
LOUNGE SEATING
HERMANMILLER’S NELSON CUBE SOFA
MATERIAL SWATCHES
PHYSICAL MODEL
HICKORY SMOOTH
HARDWOOD
NORTHPORT WHITE OAK
DISTRESSED WATERRESISTANT ENGINEERED HARDWOOD, BY: AQUAGUARD
SKILLS LEARNED
Spatial Planning and Programming
Revit
Hand-Built Model
Human Factors
ADA Codes and Standards
08
Fall 2022 ENLIGHTENED SPACE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this Enlightened Space is to explore concept abstraction through methods of research, graphic representation, light/shadow, and form. I chose the faith tradition Hinduism to study and analyze. I then created a space for spiritual reflection using light as a primary design element.
FAITH TRADITION | HINDUISM
HINDUISM RESEARCH
Hinduism was founded in Central Asia and the Indus Valley. Known as the oldest religion in the world, Hinduism can be traced all the way back to 5000-10,000 BC. Hinduism is known as Sanatan Dharma, which means “eternal path.” The main purpose of Hinduism is to realize that existence is essential and all one.
WATER COLOR ABSTRACTIONS
CALMNESS
MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGES
HAND-BUILT MODEL
Hinduism has always been alive and has existed. Developing from someone deciding to believe, Hinduism has grown in many different directions and has finally become a united religion today. Hinduism is all about the self journey, growth and finding the light through reaching the highest aspect of the individual self.
My pavilion reflects my concept because each “stage” leads someone to the next stage, but through someone’s own personal choice. Each individual can choose the path of circulation they want to take. The five different components of the pavilion get taller over time, showing the growth and desire to reach the highest aspect of the individual self. A little more light is shown in every component, representing the light Hinduism brings and has always brought.
LAUREN
PORTFOLIO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
UNIVERSITY
OF KANSAS
SELECTED WORKS
THANK
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
