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MADELINE SWANSON

PORTFOLIO | INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Phone: 954.649.8795

Email: madeline_swanson@outlook.com

ABOUT ME

I began my college journey studying business. It felt like a safe decision, but I quickly realized that it didn’t fulfill me. This was the first time in my life that I didn’t have a creative outlet, which helped me recognize just how much I needed one.

Interior design has always been a passion of mine, it just took me a bit to realize that it was what I wanted to do with my life. My time at AAU has helped me hone my skills as well as teach me new ones. I was taught the ins and outs of the design process and am extremely confident in my knowledge of the principles and elements of design.

Interior design has the power to effect a person’s daily life and emotions, making it a very important artform. I’m excited to use my skills to

San Francisco, California

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Company Headquarters

CLIENT

The National Geographic Society is a nonprofit organization committed to the exploration, education, and protection of the planet. In order to align with their values, natural and sustainable materials will be incorporated throughout the space. The design should honor the location of the project while remaining true to the organization’s brand.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The National Geographic Headquarters located in Presidio, San Francisco is a mixeduse building that houses their West Coast office headquarters as well as a retail space for visitors, a public exhibit space for art/photography/educational exhibits, and a cafe. The building is approximately 5500 sq. ft. per floor. The project covers levels 1 and 2.

CONCEPT

Burgeon -

1. “to send forth new growth”

2. ”bloom”

3. ”to grow and expand rapidly”

“Burgeon” is used to refer to plants that are sprouting and is also a way to describe something that has grown at an immense rate. Education and conservation help create new growth and change in the world. Educating the public on the environment and the threats it faces empowers people to take action and make improvements. The goal is for this mindset to blossom in a single person and then spread rapidly among others.

SPACIAL ORGANIZATION DIAGRAMS

BUBBLE DIAGRAMS

OFFICE WORKSPACE

CAFE

Kanagawa, Japan

HEIWA HOME

Senior Living Center

CLIENT

Zoirós Frontída translates to “vibrant care”. This company is known for their high level of care and safety for their residents, balance of prosperity, with understated elegance not typically associated with skilled nursing facilities, and vibrancy and richness in materiality and chroma. They specialize in rehabilitation and short-term skilled nursing but want to expand into senior care.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Heiwa Home is a senior living facility designed for Zoirós Frontída. The site is located in Kanagawa, Japan. The building footprint is approximately 5000 sq. ft. per floor and is 12–14 stories tall. This project covers public spaces on levels 1 and 2 as well as material and finish choices for the apartments. These spaces are connected by a grand staircase and elevators.

SITE ANALYSIS

Yokohama, Japan is located in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. It is the country’s first harbor city, bringing in new cultures and information from other countries. The climate tends to be humid, between 60% - 80%, and subtropical due to the lack of a dry season. Accessibility is not a concern as there is an average of 2.8 snow days and only 22mm of snowfall.

Northern side of the building will experience shade and cooler temperatures. Southern side will receive plenty of natural light and warmer temperatures.

Yokohama is the capital of the Kanagawa Prefecture and is a short drive away from Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It was the first habor city in the country, making it an idustrial hub and leader in modern culture. It is the second most populated city with over 3.7 million residents.

CULTURE

Yokohama is a unique mix of modern and historical with achitecture that varies between periods. It started as a small fishing village but grew immensely after a treaty with the US opened its port to trade. It is now a major business hub used by multiple international companies. Cultural facilities include museums and music halls, or Noh theaters. Parks and green spaces are incorporated throughout the city’s layout as a way to intertwine nature with city living. The city has set inplace eco-friendly policies and prides itself on its implementation of sustainable design.

CONCEPT

Nishikigoi - “living jewel koi”

“Nishiki” means beautiful or elegant things in Japanese while “koi” is a homophone for love. These fish symbolize friendship, success, and advancement in life. They are colorful creatures known for their peaceful nature.

Inspired by the nishikigoi, we have created a peaceful yet vibrant space that focuses on the importance of community and friendship. In order to accomplish this, the design balances a vibrant color palette with natural lighting, materials, and textures. Community spaces encourage interaction between residents and areas dedicated to relaxation and reflection have been included.

IMPLEMENTATION

This project is a combination of a rehabilitation center, nursing home, and assisted living facility.

The client wants to create an elegant, nurturing environment that values comfort, warmth, and a sense of belonging. They understand that ‘home’ is more than just a word or a place, it provides people with feelings of security, familiarity, and emotional well-being.

The design will include:

- a vibrant color palette

- natural lighting, materials, and textures

- community spaces that encourage intneraction between residents

- dedicated relaxation and reflection spaces

BLOCK PLAN

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 1

The main doors lead you through a vestibule and into the main entry space. The open concept allows for easy wayfinding. To the right is the reception desk and lobby. To the left is a salon/barber and a small mail room. Both hallways will lead you around to the dining room in the back.

DINING ROOM FURNITURE

RECEPTION/LOBBY

The reception/lobby design uses light colors and natural materials to create a relaxing environment.

RENDERING

LEVEL 2

This level consists of a multipurpose room, a library/lounge, a tea room, a meditation room, and offices for the activity director & staff. It is important to honor the location of the project and provide residents with spaces for cultural practices.

TEA ROOM FURNITURE

LEVEL 2 - MEDITATION ROOM

A majority of people in Japan participate in sesshin, or group meditation. Over 67% of Japan practices Buddhism and over 70% practice Shinto. Both religions value meditation.

This made it obvious that a space needed to be designated for this purpose. Furniture includes meditation pillows and a seating area in the back for those who can no longer reach the floor.

RENDERING

APARTMENT LEVELS

The apartment levels required a kitchenette design and finish choices for the living area, bedroom, and bathroom. A combination of cold and warm finishes were used. Materials are natural yet luxurious. Color palette is neutral with a pop to add interest and vibrancy.

San Francisco, California

CHARMANTE

Farm to Table Restaurant

CLIENT

Tony Riviera is a restaurant concept developer with over 25 years of experience in the indurstry. Riviera values education and is heavily involved in charity. He uses his knowledge to teach children fundamental business skills.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Charmante is a farm to table restaurant located in Missio Bay, San Francisco. It is 7,600 sq. ft. on the inside and has roof top access. The roof will include a greenhouse and garden that will supply fresh ingredients to the kitchen and function as a learning environment for the community. The project will include a demo-kitchen to host classes about cooking and growing your own food.

CONCEPT

Liveliness - “an atmosphere of excitement and activity”

A bright and diverse color palette fills the atmosphere with life and energy. Contrasting textures and materials creates depth and visual interest. Customers should feel excited as they walk through the space.

PARTI DIAGRAMS

BRANDING

Charmante

French for charming.

Charmante is an upscale casual restaurant that prides itself on being sustainable. Produce is grown in the garden located on the roof of the building and all other ingredients are locally sourced.

PACKAGING

To-go packaging is made of paper and the small amount of plastic used is recyclable.

Farm to table, also known as farm to fork, is a social movement where restaurants use locally sourced ingredients. This helps lessen their carbon footprint and provides customers with fresher food. This movement supports local farmers and therefore the local economy.

food

Growing

directly on the roof of the restaurant gives Charmante an advantage in the industry. It will help cut costs and ensures access to certain produce.

3D VIEWS - LOBBY

LOBBY ELEVATION

LOBBY ELEVATION

BAR ELEVATION

BAR ELEVATION

Sacramento,

California

ECOBLOCK

Sustainable Complex

Group Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The goal of this project was to create an EcoBlock, or a self-sustaining plot of land. The point of this is to help people lessen their carbon footprint by providing them an afforable and healthy living option. To do so we needed to include energy and water saving options in our design. We also had to utilize sustainable and sustainably sourced materials for the building process. This block needed to combine residential living with retail, grocery, and other commercial spaces. The final design should be able to function with little to no outside assistance.

CONCEPT

This project is a multifunctional living system that combines commercial, residential, business and retail. We will take advantage of the local strengths and amenities by infusing them with a sustainable eco-cycle concept. It encompasses solar energy resources, wind energy, rainwater harvesting, river water system references and other scientific sustainable design concepts. Here, people do not need to worry about excessive carbon emissions and inconvenient transportation due to long distances. The site will provide several walkable and bikeable trails, as well as sports facilities and fields. Our planning will be based on healthy human living!

RAINWATER HARVESTING

A below ground rain cistern will store water collected from the green roof. Our design will use permeable paving stones and contain on-site wetlands to help keep stormwater on the property.

GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP

The temperature 8 feet below ground level is a consistent 65°F to 75°F. This type of system uses this constant temperature to its advantage. During winter, heat pumps remove heat from underground and distribute it to the building. During summer, heat is collected from the building and sent underground to provide cool air.

SOLAR PANELS

Solar panels on the roof of the structure convert sunlight into elecricity, which is then delivered to the indoor systems.

PASSIVE COOLING

➢ Light colored roof

➢ Overhangs

➢ Tree shading

➢ High performance windows

➢ Natural ventilation - stack

LIVING MACHINE

Gray water will be collected, filtered, and stored for reuse. Black water will be treated through an underground living machine. Both types of water are then used to flush toilets and to water grass on the property.

WIND TURBINE

Wind makes the blades of the turbine spin around a rotor that is attached to a generator.

Wind is created 3 different ways:

1. Sun unevenly heating the atmosphere

2. Irregularities of the Earth’s surface

3. Rotation of the Earth

ENERGY CONSERVATION STRATEGIES

INTERIOR MATERIALS

CONCRETE PANELS

by Rieder Group

- Natural material

- Flexible

- Resistant

- Simple installation

- Fire protection: A1

- Sustainable

WOOD

FLOORING by CaliBamboo

- 100% waterproof

- Easy installation

- Floorscore Certified

- Fire rated

- VOC free

- 100% Circular

SEASTONE

by newtab-22

7 million tons of shells are discarded every year because of fishing. This company uses those shells to create a versatile, stone-like material.

CORIAN QUARTZ

by Corian

Lasts longer than many other options. Can also be recut, reworked and repaired, further reducing the need for replacement.

- Extremely low VOC

- Nonporous

- Heat & stain resistant

FLOOR FLEX

by Mogu

Very resistant to dirt making it great for high traffic areas. Made from 67% organic waste, such as shells and coffee grounds.

- Solvent free

- Moisture proof

- VOC free

- Recyclable

- 100% Circular

PAPERSTONE

by CDUK

Paper composite material bonded with natural resins. Specifically certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for recycled paper and petroleum-free phenolic resin. Impact, abrasion, water, heat, and stain resistant.

EXTERIOR MATERIALS

PERMEABLE

PAVERS by TrueGrid

This is a rainwater harvesting system, helping keep storm water on property.

- Made of 100% post-consumer recycled

- Lasts 20+ years

- Temp range: -58F to 194F

ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS by RavenWindow

They use thermochromic technology to reduce heat and glare when temperatures are high and let maximum light and warm in when temperatures are low. Reduce energy up to 30%. Qualified for use towards LEED Certification.

- Optimized sealing and drainage system

- Active energy management

- Proven energy efficiency

GREEN CONCRETE

Uses recycled ingredients that last longer. Made by adding supplementary cementitious materials, that are better for the environment, including fly ash, silica fume, post-consumer glass, and recycled concrete.Requires less energy to produce.

RAINSCREEN CLADDING

by Cupaclad

Natural system which offers a range of cladding solutions. Uses high quality and durable slates and is installed using a new and efficient fixing system.

GLASS ROOF PR60 by LAMILUX

RENDERINGS

Arial View

Exterior Elevation

Rooftop View

Balcony View