Interior Design Portfolio

About

Design is exploration, exploration into space, exploration into inspiration, culture, landscape and function. Design is the elevation of space; it incorporate elements of arts design and sulpture to make a more functional, pleasant and ephemeral environment for it’s inhabitants and to create a pictural story of a space. Interior Design is the extension of our surroundings, allowing us to touch feel and grasp the world.

As an Interior Designer I continue to challenge the concept of space and explore solutions to design problems that are innovative and progressive. I find it necessary to move the design process past visual to written presentation, with exploration of words and poetry to inform my design. The following are my explorations in finding solutions to design problems through creative thinking.

Contents

Ocean Breeze Page 4-13

Balanced Bay Page 14-19 Dreamy Penthouse Page 20-23

Levitate Page 24-29

Spiritual Awakening Page 30-35

Ocean Breeze

A soft breeze refreshes the soul like the sand that flows, the elements of the earth show. The shining turquoise of the water, reflected in the walls. The sparkling stars and futrustic glow present in the corners of our home.

Ocean Breeze is a 13,006 SF Residence with a proposed 4,318 SF extension located in Miami Beach. The residence includes 8 Bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, gym, spa, office, pool house, and carport parking. The scope of this project is a complete gut renovation of the interior and exterior. STUIDO SARA

HAAG has designed all interior architecture of the space (all main living and dining spaces, kitchen, media room, bathrooms, master bed and closet, spa, and gym) and all indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting and fixtures. Materials in project consist of: limestone, plaster, travertine, marble and onyx slabs,

Italian made windows, brass, oak, walnut, and reflective metal facade panels. I have designed and contributed to all phases of designing this project from concept to design development to CD sets. The following work shown is a snapshot of areas I have designed in collaboration with Sara & our Sr. designer.

Balanced Bay

Elements come alive in the mist of bay lights. Minimal but bold, an organic mold with balanced folds.

Balanced Bay is a private residence in San Francisco California. The scope of this project has been sourcing furniture and fixtures for indoor and outdoor spaces of the residence. The general vibe of this project is Japanese minimal as well as sculptural and high end. I have sourced and designed

layouts for the ground floor backyard firepit, grass lookout, spa lounge and dining area, master bedroom deck and entrance foyer.

I have created multiple presentations with options for the client as well as creating 2D drawings and 3D models for these options.

Once the client has selected their preferred

layout and furniture I have created purchase invoices, contacted vendors for purchasing and scheduling deliveries for each space.

Foyer Plan Foyer Eelevation

Dreamy Penthouse

A sunset looking over the sky while the rays reflect inside. Soft and feminine, textural and warm, a place to call home.

Dreamy Penthouse is a 2,113 SF Penthouse in Los Angeles California, designed for a female in her mid-twenties. The Residence includes 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and an outdoor terrace. . The project scope is redesign of the living room, entry, bedroom, office and terrace with sourcing furniture,

lighting, art, and decorative accessories. The concept for this project is to create a soft, feminine, sculptural space with unique pieces that elevate the space. Areas I have assisted in sourcing and designing are the office and Terrace space. I have created presentations for the client including sourcing furniture,

lighting, and art options, 2D drawings and 3D renders. I have Also created purchase invoices for selected options and proceeded with purchasing and scheduling deliveries.

Outdoor Terrace Plan

Dreamy Penthouse | Outdoor Terrace

Levitate

My base, bones of the earth rocky and rough as the tides come alive water passes by Lights reflect up, on the roof of my life pierced through my veins, air runs up above from ground to the sky I ascend from this time.

A group Hostel project located in Venice, Italy dealing with the current sustainability issues of global warming. As the Venice Aqua Alta floods the city often during the year this hostel aims to embrace the flood waters and take them into the space. Water enters under the reception area moving into canals

on the side of the building and pouring into the outdoor garden. The water is then used for gray water systems in the space and as well as ventilation. When the hot air enters the space and hits the water stream it cools down and as it heats again it rises and leaves the space through vertical tunnels created

through the space. Hotel guests can look through these tunnels and see the water stream bellow. The material moves from a heavy stereoscopic to a light and tectonic, mimicking the feeling of being lifted up when you look at the sky’s of Venice while walking its narrow streets.

Lobby - Mezzanine - Dinning

Section/Elevation

“Acqua alta” (high water) is a phenomenon which generally takes place in Venice in winter, where the high tide can cause a larger inflow of water into the Venetian.

Non-biodegradable pollutants - plague the lagoon still

Sustainable Solution Diagram

As the air warms it moves up and out of the space. Through vertical tunnels.

As the air warms it moves up and out of the space. Through vertical tunnels.

The water is then pulled through pipes adding to grey water system

The water is then pulled through pipes adding to grey water system

Simple filtration system cleans water

As the air warms it moves up and out of the space. Through vertical tunnels.

Air enters into space through open windows.

Air enters into space through open windows. Hot air is then cooled as it hits the water

Simple filtration system cleans water

Hot air is then cooled as it hits the water

Water flows into the space during high tide situations

The water is then pulled through pipes adding to grey water system

Water flows into the space during high tide situations

Section- Natural Light and Ventilation

Simple filtration system

Bathroom/ Staircase Perspective

Spiritual Awakening

The arduous journey that is life the suffering that it prescribes but is there a path apart the sorrows?

A space beyond space? The moments grace The bliss of silence and the meditative state.

As you ride in the subway to the Broadway G stop, you have the option of embarking on your personal spiritual journey after traveling through an argues journey in the train, and the suffering of this lifetime. Once entered the space you are greeted with rooms of mist, water and darkness evoking the sense

of immaterial reminding that there exists a possibility beyond physical reality. Spaces exists stacked with blocks up to the rim showing the immense information in our minds and by the process of moving and stacking blocks one by one like counting grains of rice, one enters a meditative state

and begins to admit, accept and organize the chaos of the mind and world, transcending beyond.

Bathing - Cleansing Mind and Body

Darkness - Contemplation

Arduous Pilgrimage to Temple

Through manipulating the users comfortzone the participant becomes aware of their surroundings. It is at a place of discomfort and discord that the human brain starts to activate and find ways of retaining their comfort.

Your path starts by going on an ardus journey through the subway to arrive at the site. The ride creates a discomforting atmosphere forcing the user to attempt a change in their way of life.

Deconstruction of Space

Broadway G 4th St Subway Station