Laci Tankersley
Virginia Tech Interior Design Portfolio
Spring 2024
Welcome!
My name is Laci Tankersley, I am a third year Interior Design student in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech. From a young age, I have possessed a strong attention to detail and an interest in interior design. I am passionate about space-planning, sustainability, accessibility and aesthetics. I aspire to create inclusive spaces that are fuctional and inspire others.
Outside of design, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, traveling, going on hikes, attending concerts, dancing and playing with my pets!
(540)599-2123
ltankersley@vt.edu www.linkedin.com/in/laci-tankersley
Table of Contents 01 Dyson Workplace 02 Exist in the Now Form Making 03 Mind Melt IDEC Competition 04 Sketches
Dyson
Fall 2023 | 9 weeks | Individual
Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop
Dyson is a multinational technology company based in Singapore and Great Britian. James Dyson founded the company in 1991 and now has over 14,000 employees. They produce hair tools, vacuum cleaners, air-purifiers, hand-dryers, and more. Dyson’s mission is to solve problems that others ignore. Their vision is to produce cost-effective, sustainable, and integrated products.
James Dyson describes his products as sleek, efficient, and high-quality. When designing this space, including space planning and choosing materials, I drew inspiration from these three terms.
This 8,000 square-foot workplace is located within a pre-existing building in downtown Roanoke, VA. It is surrounded by cafes, shops, and local art galleries.
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One of the main design issues I addressed is the limited access to natural light throughout the building. I solved this issue by creating a mezzanine, placing the flex workspaces underneath the skylights, and strategically building rooms next to the windows on the second floor. The location of the salon was also an issue, so I created a kitchenette in between the work cafe and salon, so that customers can access it from either side to grab a drink or snack.
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3D Model of Reception Desk
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Level 1 Floorplan NTS
Level 2 Floorplan NTS
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Level 1 Axon
Level 2 Axon
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Restroom
Reception Area
Steelcase
SILQ
Lumenwerx
VIA2, ACOUSTIX, Pendant
The Bar
is a dry bar salon within the office for employees and locals. The bar offers many different services using the Dyson supersonic, airwrap, and airstraight. The space is also used for classes held once a month to teach and inform others on how to use the hair products.
The main color of the Dyson brand is black, therefore there is a hierarchy of black throughout my space. However, I used pops of color from Dyson’s product color palette to brighten the office. I used marble to define Dyson’s brand as high-quality and luxury because marble is long-lasting and valued for its beauty.
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Statuary Classico Marble Tile Material Bank
Steelcase Stand In
Coalesse
Joel Lounge Chair
Visual Comfort & Co. Grace 30 Chandelier
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Level 1 Floorplan NTS
Section A
NTS
Section B NTS
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Axon of Facade
My structure is located in the forest of the Philippines, Asia, and close to the ocean. Oak and Rattan are the main materials used in this project and both are native to the Philippines. The main source of lighting is natural light, but there are also LED lights within the rattan forms.
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Oak Architextures
Dense Rattan Architextures
LED
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Mind Melt
Spring 2024 | 2 weeks | Group
Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop
Mind Melt offers a contrast therapy experience inclusive for all enrolled college students. Located in the campus gym, our sauna/cold plunge space promotes relaxation, as well as mental and physical health enhancement. Through temperature variations, students can benefit from improved circulation, muscle recovery, and stress reduction. The exposure to different temperatures triggers the release of proteins, hormones, and white blood cells, boosting energy, reducing inflammation, and improving immune function Adapting to temperature extremes fosters breathing techniques and resilience to stress. Mind Melt empowers students to navigate academic challenges while still prioritizing mental health and wellness.
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Located in a pre-existing gym on campus which includes locker rooms, showers, and bathrooms, this central spot is located near a garden, health center, and counseling center.
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For this assignment, I started by collaborating to create the concept and initial diagrams. My additional responsibilties included designing the structure and generating floorplans, sections, axons, and perspectives.
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Level 1 Floorplan NTS
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Axon
Section A
NTS
Section B
NTS
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Materiality
the materials for the sauna were chosen specifically because of their resistance to heat and moisture. Cedar wood is commonly used in saunas because it is naturally resistant to decay and has a pleasent smell. Also, the stone is useful for retaining heat within the room. The lyocell fabric is super soft and comfortable, durable, and resistant to moisture.
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LED’s IP68 installed in casing
Westen Red Cedar Wood Architextures
Flagstone Architextures
Lyocell Fabric Mollis, Klafs
Hoya Plant
Sketches
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