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Peyton Wartell

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Medici Redesign

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Multispecies Lounge

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Textile Environments

1 | MEDICI REDESIGN

MEDICI REDESIGN MORE THAN A COFFEE SHOP

The Medici Coffee shop on Guadalupe is a staple of the University’s cultural profile. The reimagining of the Medici Coffee Shop emphasizes the transformative power of circulation, creating an interior that celebrates dynamic spatial qualities. By integrating accessibility standards and carefully considering the materiality and its constraints, the design challenges conventional notions of the everyday coffee shop environment. Through a carefully curated sequence of movement and spatial organization, the project elevates the user experience, offering both a functional and immersive atmosphere that redefines the interaction between space and its occupants.

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After visiting and analyzing the site, several issues were identified, including inadequate circulation, lack of natural light, and areas with high noise levels. The accompanying diagrams illustrate the original conditions of the site.

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Drawing inspiration from the brick wall at Medici, I traced the brick pattern and adapted it into the spatial organization of the coffee shop. The zones were designed to interlock seamlessly, much like the arrangement of bricks.

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The downstairs area is designed as a more dynamic, social space, with the lounge, bar, and collaborative zones fostering interaction and contributing to a livelier atmosphere. In contrast, the upstairs offers a quieter, more focused environment. It includes dedicated areas for solo work, flexible focus suites with movable walls to accommodate larger meetings or group study sessions, and the Synergy Space—designed for individuals who thrive on the quiet energy of others while maintaining a calm, productive atmosphere. This careful zoning strategy enhances both the functionality and ambiance of the café, catering to a variety of user needs.

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The redesign primarily focused on optimizing circulation and spatial organization. By repositioning the bar to the center, the layout was restructured to improve flow and enhance overall accessibility within the coffee shop. The introduction of distinct zones not only minimized noise but also created a more functional and purposeful environment. These zones maximize seating capacity while ensuring each area serves a specific function.

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SECTION OF REDESIGN

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FF&E

Carneros Milk glass pendant pottery barn

Masonboro Chandelier worley’s lighting

Foreshore Fabric revolution fabrics

Full Twist mark goetz

FRustic Silk Matka schumacher

Gropius Chair CS2 noom

porcelain artisan tile mosycle

Ribbon 1.2 WCO sandler

Carmel leather sofa pottery barn

Landmark Chair Cane geiger

ARP Chair dmitriy & co

Rocklyn nesting coffee table rejuvenation

Modern Oak Table gojane

Attleboro Coffee Table mercana

brown double end block quality glass block & window

Alto Sconce cedar & moss

unfinished limestone daltiile

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BAR AREA 1ST Floor

RENDERING

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Lounge

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Collaborative Area 1st Floor

RENDERING

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Independent Area 2nd Floor

Focus Suites 2nd Floor

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MODEL

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13 | MULTISPECIES LOUNGE

MULTISPECIES LOUNGE A RESTING PLACE FOR ALL

The Multi-Species Lounge at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden emerged from a design exploration centered on the intersection of human and pollinator experiences. A series of graphic translations was developed into a dynamic figure-ground pattern, which, when exposed to UV light at night, undergoes a transformative visual effect. This pattern was applied to a pollinator habitat, incorporating drilled holes to create nesting sites for local insect populations. The habitat design was featured in the Natural Attraction: A Plan Pollinator Love Story exhibition during the summer of 2024 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Building on this pattern, a concept for a multispecies compound furniture system was developed, emphasizing the varied perceptual experiences of both humans and pollinators. The design integrates a range of heterogeneous components, including seating for both adults and children, resting surfaces, pollinator habitats, and planters. These elements work in tandem to create a multifunctional environment that accommodates diverse species while providing a space for human interaction and engagement with nature. The project emphasizes a holistic approach to spatial design, where human and ecological needs are interwoven in a shared, responsive environment.

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LINEWORK

HABITAT PROGRESSION

FIGURE GROUND

PAINTED HABITAT

UV TRANSFORMATION

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TRANSVERSAL SECTIONS

SITE PLAN

PLANS AND SECTIONS

PARTIAL SECTIONS

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SEATING

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ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS

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Kid

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BIRD HABITAT

BEE HABITAT

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PLANTERS

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RENDERINGS

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MODEL

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TEXTILE ENVIRONMENTS

DESIGNING LIGHT AND ATMOSPHERE THROUGH FABRIC Textiles are integral to interior architecture, transforming spaces into sensory experiences that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. By leveraging qualities such as opacity, texture, pattern, and color, textiles play a pivotal role in shaping the atmosphere of a room, elevating ordinary environments into extraordinary experiences. A full-scale mock-up of a textile panel was developed to manipulate light and transparency, intentionally creating a dynamic ambiance while offering a level of privacy within the space.

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Light possesses a unique ability to define and animate the character of a space due to its dynamic and ever-changing nature. Much like physical materials, the aesthetic qualities of light can be carefully controlled, designed, and celebrated to shape the atmosphere of an environment—it is a material in its own right. In this exploration, a shadow box was constructed with various materials placed over light sources to create distinct patterns and effects. By manipulating transmittance through different layers, light was used to “paint” the space, crafting a range of lightscapes. This process considered factors such as contrast, brightness, color, temperature, and pattern, to evoke a nuanced and intentional ambiance within the space.

LIGHT STUDIES

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TEXTILE APPLICATION

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MODEL

Peyton Wartell PEYTONWARTELL@GMAIL.COM 214-430-2100