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PORTFOLIO MELANIE BIGENHO

INTERIOR DESIGN

CONTACT

714-615-9741 melanie.bigenho@gmail.com Portland, OR

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BIOGRAPHY

MELANIE BIGENHO is a recent graduate from PCC emerging into the Interior Design industry with longstanding interests in art, drawing, watercolor, and home decorating and remodeling. Identifying as "indoorsy", Melanie thrives in designing intimate residential and hospitality interiors using the science of design such as ergonomics, functionality, and organization.

In her free time, she dances ballet, tends to her houseplants, and enjoys a slow morning with a cupofmatcha.

TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

Deepa Doshi and Owen O'Brien live in upstate New York with their four-year-old daughter, Priya. Deepa, 5'-2", loves to bake and takes on the role of cleaning up dinner She prefers lots of surface area and a roomy kitchen. Accessibility for Priya will allow her to learn to prepare her own snacks and to help her mother cook Owen, 6'-1", is a self-proclaimed foodie and grill master.

Together, they prefer a farm-to-table approach to meal prep and take pride in their backyard herb and vegetable garden Seating for entertaining small groups as well as accessibility for their parents with mobility restrictions is also on their wish list.

Aesthetically, they would like to incorporate visual elements from Deepa's Indian heritage alongside natural wood and a pop of color.

RENDERED RANGE WALL ELEVATION

RENDERED BAKING CENTER WALL ELEVATION

SPACE PLANNING

Work Stations Spaced to Avoid Conflict of Multi Person Work Flow

Natural Light and Air Flow Achieved by use of Thoughtful Window Placement

Drawer and Cupboard Inserts for High Functionality and Convenience

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Wide Traffic Aisles

Multiple Height Counters

Pull Out Step Stool

Table Serves as Island Work Area as well as Seating with Wheelchair Access

ELECTRICAL LEGEND

LIGHTING LEGEND

FLOOR PLAN

LINEAR CABINET PULLS

Easiertooperateforuserswithhand andgripmobilityissues

Farm Style TableFeaturingDrawers,PowerOutlets, ExaggeratedTurnedLegs

KITCHEN FAUCET

Lever handle; Pull down spout with 3functionsprayhead; 1.5GPM

Lower Cabinet MaterialWalnut

Upper Cabinet PaintEgretWhite

BACKSPLASH MOSAIC TILE

Flooring

Pendants over Table

WEST ELEVATION - SINK WALL

CROWN MOLDING UNDER-SHELF FINIALS

PAINT SELECTIONS

EcoSelect;ZeroVOC; GreenguardGoldCertified

Trim PaintEgretWhite

Wall PaintAlabaster

Cabinet + Mid-Rise Range

Wall PaintHighStrung

BASE MOLDING

CABINET CROWN MOLDING

NORTH ELEVATION - RANGE WALL

SOUTH ELEVATION - BAKING CENTER

TRANSITIONAL RUSTIC BATHROOM

In addition to their kitchen, the Doshi-O Brien family has also decided to remodel their library turned bathroom of their foursquare home to be a serene, family-forward space with accessibility in mind first and foremost. Their in-laws, who have mobility limitations, visit for extended stays and requested a barrier-free shower and seating throughout for rest Ample storage, high functionality, a seamless connection to the outdoors, and sustainable selections are also critical to the design

Aesthetically, they like a warm, rustic and textural palette and like their kitchen project, would like to pull some inspiration from Deepa s Indian heritage

RENDERED SINK + FIREPLACE WALL ELEVATION

FLOOR PLAN

SUSTAINABILITY

Low Flow Fixtures

Consciously Sourced Products

Alternative "Look" Materials Greener than their Original Counterpart

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Clearances

Visitability

Walk-In Tub , Rest Areas

Family Use

INDOOR | OUTDOOR

Biophilia

Blending of Boundaries

Organic Silhouettes + Materials

Landscaped Private Patio

Elements - Earth, Air, Fire, Water

PLAY WITH LINES

Circles + Semi Circles

Arches

Elongated Rectangles

Soft, Organic Shapes Offset Uniformity

EAST ELEVATION

Patio Floor Tile

Accent Wall Tile

LINEAR GAS FIREPLACE

Highefficiency,clean burningfueloffers healthyindoorairquality and99%lesspollutants thanitswood-burning predecessor.

Double-paneglassand co-linearventsystem allowfacadeand adjacentsurfacesto remainatemperature safetothetouch.

LEVER HANDLES + PULLS

Easier to operate for users with handandgripmobilityissues

Swivels to accommodate users of differingheights

Shallow sink height paired with floating vanity allows a user in a wheelchair to roll rightuptovanitywithnoobstructions. FollowsADAdimensionalclearances.

RAW LAVA STONE VESSEL SINK

VANITY MIRROR

NORTH ELEVATION A

INTERIOR HARDSCAPES

Ceramic tiles and composite materials selected over natural stone provide more sustainable options. Lower lifetime carbon footprint; less invasive extraction process; more local sourcing and shipping.

WalnutShowerSeat

Accent Wall TileArden

Floor + Wall TileNirvana

NORTH ELEVATION B

PAINT SELECTIONS EcoSelectzeroVOC;

Wall PaintAlabaster

Cabinetry PaintAnewGray

Door + Window Trim PaintCitronella

LIVE EDGE WALNUT

FLOATING BENCH

Fireplaceseating extendingintoflush wrap-aroundtub andfaucetdeck.

SHOWER BENCH

Seating,pairedwith ahandheldshower andnothreshold entry,allowfora rangeofphysical abilitiesandcomfort.

MID-CENTURY MODERN RANCH

Corrinna Griffis is a Mid-century Modern enthusiast, a passion that spills into several of her hobbies as well as visions for her home. She collects MCM furniture, an ongoing process, such as Kent Coffey Perspecta and Broyhill Brasilia pieces She also rides scooters sews vintage dresses, and quilts these hobbies having dedicated rooms in her house. Most importantly, she loves to entertain. She s often throwing dinner or barbeque parties for friends and family She s passionate about cooking especially for entertaining, and while the living areas flow well for parties, Corrinna could use a better functioning kitchen space

While her main goal for the house is to create punchier, mid-century architectural details to her period-accurate ranch home she is also is interested in creating a better living room furniture layout, harnessing more natural light, revamping the color palette, and a total remodel of the addon bedroom suite.

INSPIRATION

CLIENT'S MCM FURNITURE COLLECTION

KentCoffeyPerspectaHutch(Left)

BroyhillBrasiliaRecordCabinet(Below)

BOW-TIEARCH

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

FLOOR PLAN

MID-CENTURY MODERN "BOW-TIE" ARCH

The "bow-tie" elements seen in the client's furniture collection served as inspiration for the patio feature wall and many other curved architectural elements and furniture silhouettes throughouttheliving+diningroomdesign.

RIDGE BEAM SECTION NORTH WALL SECTION EAST WALL SECTION

NORTH ELEVATION - PATIO WALL

WEST ELEVATION - SINK WALL

EAST ELEVATION - RANGE WALL

CONTEMPORARY TUDOR MEDIA WALL

The Carman family decided to redesign their recreation room in their 1927 Tudor Style home in Portland, Oregon. The design includes new flooring, a media wall, and a wet bar with plenty of storage and display Honoring the traditional Tudor style of the home’ s heavy woodwork, high paneled walls, and deep, sophisticated palette, the design took shape with Tudor silhouettes in a contemporary style to modernize the aesthetic and functionality for present day needs. Classic shapes such as the Tudor Arch over the fireplace are modified, suiting the linear theme of architectural elements proposed in this design

The Carman’ s new recreation room embodies a feeling of warmth, texture, utility, and a welcoming space for the whole family to gather.