Raquel Freites Interior Design Portfolio 2024

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II:UNIT X -IN PRAISE OF DEAD THINGS (COLLABRATIVE ) 10 PROJECT III: UNIT X-FINAL DEGREE PROJECT 2023-TURK'S EXPRESS

ABOUT ME :

As a designer ,I am a creative who prides herself on her ability to blend her skills such as problem solving ,environmental consciousness ,biophilic design and a willingness to learn to craft spaces. My design philosophy revolves around ensuring that spaces are able to relay their own individual story/purpose.

Considering the space’s history ,culture and context while ensuring that my design remains harmonious and smoothly integrates into the pre-existing environment .

Collaboration and team work is another important element that I ensure within my deign process. I believe that creating a partnership/team will help to gain various perspectives making translating not just my own vision but a team’s vision into a reality,

I am committed to delivering exceptional design experiences and creating interiors that inspire comfort and enrich the lives of those who may some day inhabit them.

Raquel Freites

CURRICULUM VITAE

DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

UNIT X 2022-FINAL DEGREE PROJECT-2023

DESIGNED A SMALL-SCALE, AND FULLY DETAILED POP-UP THAT RELATED DIRECTLY TO A PREVIOUS PROJECT PROPOSAL CONSIDERING DETAILS,MATERIALITY,ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT ,ECONOMICAL IMPACT AND USABILITY.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR DEGREE

INTERIOR DESIGN (HONS),MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART,MMU

SEPTEMBER 2020 TO JUNE 2023

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ,TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SEPTEMBER 2017 TO JUNE 2019

UNIT X 2022-THE NEIGHBOURHOOD/IN PRAISE OF DEAD THINGS(COLLABRATIVE)

SIX SMALL AREAS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NEW CENTURY HALL TO BE THE PHYSICAL PLATFORM FOR THIS PROJECT, CALLING THESE SMALL AREAS ‘TESTBEDS’. IN EACH OF THE IDENTIFIED BEDS AS A GROUP WE EXPLORED NATURALLY OCCURRING RELATIONSHIPS AND DESIGN WAYS TO INTERPRET THESE RELATIONSHIPS.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

HELENA JONES ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL - GRAND TURK

SEPTEMBER 2012 TO JUNE 2017

RSA PROJECT PROPOSAL -MARSDEN EXPRESSION CAFE-2021

PROPOSING HOW MIGHT THE NETWORK RAIL LEVERAGE UNREALISED SPACES IN SMALL TRANSPORT HUBS, AS CATALYSTS FOR COMMUNITIES AND PLACES TO THRIVE.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

HASSAN LIGHTBOURNE LTD

OCTOBER 2023-JUNE 2024

SERVER/WAITRESS

DIVE BAR & GRILL - MANCHESTER

JANUARY 2022 -DECEMBER 2023

REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSISTANT

GRACE BAY REALTY - PROVIDENCIALS

JULY 2022 - AUGUST 2022

SCANNING AND FILING CLERK

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION - TC

SEPTEMBER 2019- SEPTEMBER 2020

AWARDS

2020-AWARDED TURKS AND CAICOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

2019 INTERFACULTY QUIZ CHAMP

ISSUED BY TURKS AND CAICOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE · APR 2019

2018 INTER-FACULTY QUIZ CHAMP

ISSUED BY TURKS AND CAICOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE · APR 2018

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

VECTOR WORKS

AUTODESK FUSION

AUTOCAD

SKETCHUP

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

INDESIGN

ADOBE FRESCO

DATA ENTRY

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

FILING

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

VOLUNTEERING/SOCITIES

REFERENCES

LYLE SCHMEDIK

FORMER EMPLOYER AT GRACE BAY

REALTY

LYLE@GRACEBAYREALTY.COM (649)241-8880

LUCY GANNON

SENIOR LECTURER

L.GANNON@MMU.AC.UK

ELRY LIGHTBOURNE

FORMER EMPLOYER AT HL LTD. ELRY@HASSANLIGHTBOURNE.COM +1 (649) 344-9565

CAMP LEADER/SUPERVISOR-YOUTH DEPARTMENT SUMMER CAMP 2019

COLLEGE RADIO SHGW CO-HOST TURKS AND CAICOS - TC

JULY 2017 TO AUGUST 2017

TEEN RADIO SHOW CO-HOST RADIO TURKS AND CAICOS - TC 2016 TO 2017

INTERACT-PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER 2016 TO 2017

HIGH SCHOOL PREFECT 2015-2017

CAMP LEADER/SUPERVISOR-CULTURAL DEPARTMENT SUMMER CAMP 2015

PROJECT I:MARSDEN

EXPRESSION CAFE

Using this opportunity to not only address the high request for a 24 hour Public Loo but to further cater to Marsden’s Local Community by designing a multifunctional space .Within researching , articles were read on Marsden and the people were found to be extremely environmentally friendly, designing a space that may reflect that was important. A open conceptualized space directly outside of the local train station that would blend seamlessly into the existing natural environment was derived. As a poetry café it added a opportunity for other forms of self expression to be seen, which is reflected in the openness of the design.

Marsden Café Vision Board
Marsden Café Visiuals

PROJECT II: UNIT X 2022 -IN PRAISE OF

DEAD THINGS (COLLABRATIVE WORK)

It's a stumpery ,given the theme "Death" we as a group decided to turn a blind eye on the negative ,grim and depressing connotations associated with death and instead look at how it can be positive and why it is a necessary process.

A stumpery is a Gardening Technique that uses assorted old roots ,trunks and other various tree particles to simulate a forest floor while also creating a entirely new ecosystem by decaying roots eventually nourishing the micro-organisms found within the soil. The station we created was intended to also be used as a processing plant station for local tree surgeons within Manchester's City Centre who would be expected to add stumps through their own wood wastage.

In Praise of Dead Things -Banner

My contributions to this collaborative assignment was to help to create a Model Workbench Inspired by Food Preparation .Using the Autodesk application Fusion I was able to design and print 3D printed 1:25 Scale Models of the structure using a wood based Filament and then eventually construct a Real Life Version of the Structure.

I had also investigated all plants living within our existing bed and gather any information we may be able to tie back to our theme " In Praise Of Dead Things". We wanted our bed to have a poetic message so we kept plants that were poisonous while adding trunks and Michelin to hopefully promote life, to play with the irony of it all.

PROJECT III: UNIT X-FINAL DEGREE

PROJECT 2023-TURK'S EXPRESS

Turk’s Express is a temporary Pop-up Bus Stand display which is to be assembled in both The Turks & Caicos and around Manchester’s City Centre. The goal is to shine light on the lack of a Proper Transport System within the T.C.I. The Design also ties back to the scholarship award program of The Turks and Caicos and how the United Kingdom has had an impact on the T.C.I by providing British Student’s with the chance to visit the islands for themselves so that the Turks and Caicos may in some way positively impact them.

Turk's Express Design Vision Board
Turk's Express Visual Cutout

PLANS ,ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

Drawings are not drawn to scale ,scaled drawings can be found in Drawing Pack when requested.

WORK EXPERIENCE: HASS

LIGHTBOURNE

ARCHITECT

Leveraging my honour's Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, I pursued experience with prestigious Providenciales firms. Landing a position at Hassan Lightbourne Architecture, a renowned newly established firm catering to luxury clients, proved to be the perfect fit. Thriving in a demanding environment, I honed my skills under the mentorship of Elry Lightbourne and Syed Hassan, a combined design and architecture powerhouse with over 50 years of experience. Within nine months, my proficiency in CAD drawing, design, and presentation saw a remarkable improvement.

Contributing to over 17 diverse projects, I gained invaluable practical experience in a range of design elements, including:

Interior Drawings

Architectural Details

Conceptual Designs

VILLA PROJECT- ELEVATION & SECTIONS

Drawings are not drawn to scale ,scaled drawings can be found in Drawing Pack when requested.

HL KITCHENETTE -PLAN & VISUAL

Drawings are not drawn to scale ,scaled drawings can be found in Drawing Pack when requested.

I played a key role in designing the functionality of our office by developing the CAD drawings for the new kitchenette and bathroom. These drawings ensured optimal use of space, placement of fixtures, and adherence to building regulations. The detailed plans facilitated a smooth renovation process, creating a more functional and comfortable workspace for everyone.

HL BATHROOM -PLAN & VISUALS

Drawings are not drawn to scale ,scaled drawings can be found in Drawing Pack when requested.

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