Hello! I am a third-year interior design student at Virginia Tech. I am passionate about creating functional, high-quality spaces that serve both individuals and communities. I thrive on blending innovative design solutions with practicality, ensuring that every space inspires a sense of growth and positivity. I am excited to gain more insights into the intricacies of design during my time at Virginia Tech!
Outside of studio, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to music, playing tennis, and staying active
IDEC Competition | Grief Community Center | Asheville, NC Fall 2024
Glass Sculpture Retail Store | Chelsea, NYC
Spring 2024
& Study Abroad Photography Spring - Fall 2024
CRAVE
RBT 2025 Lighting Competition
Bakery/Internet Cafe| Miami, Florida| 1500 sq ft
Concept
CRAVE, located in the heart of downtown Miami’s vibrant Art District, draws inspiration from the city’s iconic Art Deco heritage, seamlessly blending the sleek elegance of the era with a modern twist. The design concept celebrates Miami’s architectural beauty, where the mix of curvilinear and vertical forms creates a space that is both timeless and forward-thinking. At CRAVE, the design invites customers to indulge in both the culinary and digital worlds. With an intuitive layout for easy browsing, high-tech workstations are seamlessly integrated into the space, allowing visitors to connect, collaborate, and create. This space is a celebration of Miami’s artistic spirit and its forwardthinking, eclectic culture. It is a modern interpretation of Miami’s rich architectural history, offering a space that feels both like a journey through time and a leap into the future.
Spring 2025- Individual- Revit - Enscape - Photoshop
patio: Guest greeted upon entry with open front patio with outdoor seating arrangements
2. Ordering counter: Service counter right off the main entrance for conveniency of patrons
3. Kitchen: Located behind service counter for easy access into space
4. Seating Area: Eclectic seating arrangements around whole space for differing activities
5. Technology area: Internet cafe space with six computer stations for customers
6. Restrooms: ADA restrooms towards back of building
Customized partition wall on both sides of the service counter. Inspired by the curvilinear and vertical forms from the Art Deco era. Reemphasizes brand identity.
Customized 3-seater desk with brass curvilinear coverings
Customized geometric service counter inspired by the forms of the Art Deco era.
Art Deco inspired wallpaper
Art Deco inspired wallpaper
Axon
Blu Dot Hot Mesh Table
Haworth Pip Collaborative Table
Haworth Jive Table
LightArt Coli Pendant C-1
Steel Case
Stool
Steel Case Venice High Tower Alo Chair
Contour French Curve
Render Shot of outside patio
Render Shot of seating area
Render Shot of technology area
Crescent Glow
Customized Chandelier Lighting Fixture
Inspired by the bold elegance and geometric sophistication of the Art Deco era, Crescent Glow is a chandelier lighting fixture that fuses timeless glamour with modern allure This design draws from the iconic motifs of the 1920s and 1930s symmetry, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials while embracing the celestial beauty of a crescent moon
The chandelier features sweeping, curved arcs, evoking the shape of a crescent. Frosted glass with LED lighting casts an ambient glow reminiscent of moonlight. Tiered geometric layers echo the architectural grandeur of Art Deco skyscrapers, while sleek, linear accents provide a contemporary edge.
Materials:
Mosaic Tile 1
Recycled Brass Metal 2
LED Bulbs 3
Mosaic Tile 4
Recycled Acrylic 5
Lighting Specs:
5,000 Kelvin LEDS 10 Watts 12 Volts Life Span = 5 years
Bulb connector
PJF Interiors| 02
Design Office | Norfolk, Virginia | 5,000 sq ft
Concept
Bringing the modern, timeless and elegant designs PJF Interiors creates for their clients into their own office, my goal is to emphasize the cutting-edge and innovative culture of the firm. By utilizing a neutral color palette consisting of whites, browns, blacks, and pops of reds, the firm evokes a sense of strength and sophistication our employees emphasize in their own designs. The design of the space reinstates the firm’s brand and identity, further enforcing a productive, collaborative, and ideal experience for both the employees and clients.
Fall 2024 - Individual- Revit - Enscape - Photoshop
1- Reception/Lounge Greeted upon entry with an angled reception desk and seating to lead occupants into the workspace, materials library, lounge area, or kitchen. Geometric designs line the ceiling to further direct employees/clients into the space.
2- Huddle room Directed off the main conference room in a more isolated area, this room serves as a breakout room for maximum team collaboration.
3- Main Conference room Visible from the reception, the long table with projection screen inside is dedicated to larger size conferences, lectures, or a client meeting space.
4- Materials library Angled walls direct you into the space, placed in between the open workspace and conference room for convenient access to all important sections of the office for efficient productivity.
5- Open workspace The angled group of desks provide a semi-private workspace and a modern look to the office, while also enhancing the office design. The carpeted floors are for sound diffusion to help minimize echoes and ambient noise.
6- Kitchen/lounge Towards the back corner of the office, this space provides various seating areas for occupants to socialize, relax, or continue working in a different type of space.
7- Wellness room Located on the roof floor, the wellness room is equipped with desk treadmills and yoga mats to support movement and health in the office. Additionally, there is another lounge area within this space for relaxation.
8- Private offices Three of the private offices are located on the roof floor for effective communication between higher-up employees.
Render shot of main conference room
Angled walls to emphasize space utilization, acoustic optimization, and to create different zones for enhanced flow of the space.
Materiality
Rough materials such as marble, cement, and tile are incorporated into the space to create a more contemporary and industrial atmosphere to reinstate the company’s branding identity These materials are also easily maintained and are made of natural materials having minimal impact on the environment
Also incorporated are softer materials such as leather and carpet to create a contrast, yet balanced environment with the rougher materials I placed these materials specifically to support different activities In the open workspace and materials library, carpet is utilized for acoustical comfort and then the leather seating and softer fabrics in the lounge areas are used for a more relaxed and comfortable space.
Material Bank
Arborite Saint Laurent Marble
Material Bank
Altyno White Gloss
Material Bank Tomato Red Fireclay Tile
Material Bank Cortina Leathers Harmony Eco
Material Bank Caravan Bloomsburg Carpet
Material Bank Commercial Acoustic Paneling
Render shot of lounge area
Render shot of materials library
Render shot of the kitchen
03 Canvas
IDEC 2025 Competition
Grief Community Center | Asheville, North Carolina | 753 sq ft
Concept
Canvas is an inclusive healing space for individuals of all ages, where grief and trauma are addressed through the transformative power of art therapy. Emphasizing multi-generational interaction, we create opportunities for shared experiences and emotional growth. The design incorporates curvilinear and organic forms, reflecting the natural, fluid process of healing. By fostering connection and creative expression, we provide a supportive environment where individuals can heal, transform, and find hope through the shared journey of art and community.
Responsibilities- Responsible for development of initial concept, configuring the floor plan, and selecting FF+E
Fall 2024 - Group - Revit - Enscape - Photoshop
1- Entry Greeted with natural light and biophilic features with an indoor/outdoor garden in the middle of the space.
2- Large art room Directed to the left of the entry, this space is designated for art lessons and recreational work of the occupants.
3- Flex Room This room contains couches, lounge chairs, and a miniature kitchen with a sink and fridge. Multi-purpose space can be used to socialize, relax, or become a play area for the children.
4- Restroom Located towards the middle, back of the space, accessible for everyone.
5- Garden Right off the entrance, separating the private and gathering rooms, this outdoor/indoor garden allows for nature to come inside, inviting the natural light and greenery into the space.
6- Private Pod #1 To the right of the entrance, the private meeting room is designated for an individual space to reflect and relax in.
7- Private Pod #2 This room is equipped with a lounge chair and couch, more designated for therapy sessions with a professional.
Section NTS
FF+E
For the art room, two separate chairs are incorporated for children and the elderly. The Smith System chair is easily cleanable and more kid friendly, while the Steelcase chair, with the arms, is more ADA friendly. Additionally, the tables used in the art room are moveable with wheels and modular, making this room also multi-purpose.
Softer materials are utilized in the flex room for relaxation and also softer, more malleable chairs for the children’s use.
In the private pods, inclusive furniture is incorporated with foam paneling for walls to keep a more quiet and tranquil space for the individuals.
BuzziKnit Pouf Round
Steelcase Move Chair
Smith System Elemental Nesting
Bloomsburg Carpet Bedford Cord
Smith System Numbers™ Stack Chair
Steelcase Grace Sofa
Art
Material Bank Commercial Acoustic Paneling
Render shot of private pod #2
Luminous Realms
Glass Sculpture Retail Store | Chelsea, NYC | 3000 sq ft
Concept
Step beyond the physical threshold into a gradient of realities. Our glass sculptures are not mere static objects; they pulsate with life. Through intricate tessellations and translucent designs, we create mesmerizing patterns that shift dynamically and blur the line between solid and ephemeral. Visitors are able to enter a world where glass transcends its earthly confines and creativity knows no bounds.
Spring 2024 - Individual - AutoCAD - SketchUp - Twinmotion
2WindowDisplays
1- Service Desk Greeted upon entry with a geometric reception desk and a tessellated progression of shapes resembling glass shards varying in opacity to emphasize branding.
2- Window Displays Directed to the left of the entrance, these window displays vary in height and size with various glass sculptures featured, further reinstating the brand identity.
3- Main Display Area This space contains the main area where the glass sculptures for sale are displayed on fragmented tables.
4- VR Main Display Wall This wall features the main displays of the AI glass sculptures that feature the “glass sculptures of the week”.
5- Storage Storage room located towards the back of the store for overflow of products.
6- Private Office Located in a private location for the manager of the store to handle day-to-day operations.
7- Restrooms Two ADA restrooms for employees and customers.
8- Display Tables Second floor main display area of glass sculptures for sale.
9. VR Display Second floor featuring more AI glass sculptures.
Service Desk
VR Display Case
Kalta Marble
Colored Opaque Glass
Interior render shot from the service desk featuring the tessellated, geometric shapes on the ceiling varying in height and thickness
