RACHEL CUTLER
INTERIOR DESIGNER RACHELCUTLER97@GMAIL.COM | 514.473.1553
RESUME
EDUCATION
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
MFA-I, Interior Design, May 2024
JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
RACHEL CUTLER
INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced professional with over two years of marketing and property management experience, enhanced by completion of a master’s program in interior design with a focus on architectural, millwork, and lighting detailing. A passionate, self-motivated interior design graduate, highly skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, space planning, and technical renderings. Eager to apply expertise in creating beautiful, functional spaces and contribute to the success of your company.
New York, NY 2021-2024
BCOMM, Marketing, June 2021 Montreal, Canada 2021-2024
EXPERTISE
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, Adobe CS (Photoshop/Indesign), Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Canva Layouts
Design: Space Planning, Color Theory, Materials/Textiles, Sourcing, Lighting, Millwork
Interpersonal: Communication, Project Management, Client Relations
Language: Fluent in English, conversational in French
WORK EXPERIENCE
LEYDEN LEWIS DESIGN STUDIO
LLDS is a full-service design firm with 30+ years of experience, specializing in private residential, multidwelling, commercial, and institutional projects, as well as art consulting. Recognized in Architectural Digest’s AD-100 (2021-2023) and ELLE Décor’s A List (2019-2022).
Interior Design Intern
• Conduct trips to LLDS partners/vendors and key locations
• Assisted in client presentations and create AutoCAD drawings
• Updated progress using Revit and visited project sites as needed
• Tracked client orders, particularly FF&E
• Assisted in creating client project timelines
YVES A. LEFEBVRE DESIGNER INC.
Luxury boutique design firm from simple décor refreshment to complete home renovations.
Interior Design Intern
• Created preliminary and final design plans with computer-aided design (AutoCAD & SketchUp) software
• Identified and ordered materials and finishing such as textiles, flooring, fixtures, and tiles
• Shadowed renovation and installation sites, attended client meetings, and shared insightful design feedback
CUTCORP PROPERTIES Ltd.
Privately owned multi family focused real estate investment firm.
Assistant Property Manager
• Responsible for unit staging, management of social media accounts, coordination of unit tours, and lease negotiation for three properties in CutCorp’s residential portfolio
• Cataloged inventory for 60 residential units prior to comprehensive renovation strategy
• Staged newly renovated apartment units for prospective tenants
New York, NY 2021-2024
Montreal, Canada 2022
Montreal, Canada 2022
PROJECTS
N.01 HEADQUARTERS
Commercial | Organic | 4,130 SF
HÔTEL-BOUTIQUE
N.02 COTTAGE GAME ROOM
Hospitality| Modern Industrial | 8,075 SF
N.03 THE BREW
Residential| Modern Cottage | 420 SF
N.04
Coffee Shop/ Multifunctional Workspace Design | Modern Anglo-Italianate | 10,720 SF
PROJECTS
OBJECTIVE:
Design the office headquarters for an Athleisure brand.
TYPE:
Commercial Design
LOCATION:
New York, NY AREA:
4,130 SF
CONCEPT
A harmonious blend of air, land, and ocean elements, creating a serene and uplifting space inspired by floating, water ripples, and light and shadows. The design features a color palette of seafoam green, sky blue, and soft white, with curved furniture, play of light and shadows, and elements evoking air bubbles. Materials include reflective surfaces, organic textures, and soft fabrics, creating a calming and energizing ambiance. This concept is envisioned for a headquarters office that includes a showroom, providing a unique and immersive experience for guest, clients, and employees.
DESIGN INTENT
N.01
HEADQUARTERS
PRIMARY FINISHES
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE FIRST LEVEL REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN SECOND LEVEL REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN FIRST LEVEL SECOND LEVEL
White Oak wood
Northern Wide
Flooring
Accents
Natural Stone
Nemo Tile + Stone
Reception Desk
#101 Material: Lime Paint Company: JH Wall Paints Location: Interior Walls Brass Accents Material: Brass Location: Office chairs, Sofa, & Bar STONE Material: Honned Marble Location: Counter, Bar, & Accents PROJECT N.01
DEL-MAR Material: Engineered
Company:
Plank Location:
&
LADY GRAY Material:
Company:
Location:
LIMEWASH PAINT
RECEPTION EVENT/ LUNCH FIRST LEVEL KEY PLAN SELECTED FF&E PERSPECTIVE N.01: RECEPTION PERSPECTIVE N.02: EVENT/ LUNCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 1. Dark Green 20”x20” Material: Washed Organic Cotton Velvet Company: Crate and Barrel 2. Biella 36”x16” Material: Wool-Cotton Blend Textured Company: Crate and Barrel 3. Reya Curved Sectional Material: Modern Felt Company: Rove Concept 4. Maria Coffee Table Material: Modern Felt Company: Rove Concept 5. Lady Gray Material: Natural Stone Company: Nemo Tile + Stone 6. Custom Organically Curved Reception Desk. 7. Maria Coffee Table Material: Glass Fiber Concrete Company: Rove Concept 8. Custom TorsionTable Material: Marble and Metal Edging Company: Custom Dinning Chairs Material: 100% polyester and Metal Detailing Company: Custom 9. Amisol Light Fixture Material: Aluminum and Plastic Company: Lightology 10. Recessed Orb Light Fixture Material: Cast Iron Housing, Aluminum Core LED Board Company: Coronet 11. Cloud, Hand Crafted Blown Glass Pendent Light Fixture Material: Brass (Finish), Clear Glass
YOGA ROOM & THE CLOSET
The second level of the headquarters features two curvature blocks hosting The Closet and Yoga Room. The design concept focuses on seamlessly integrating these spaces as individual showrooms that can also be combined for private events. Reflecting the brand’s ethos of balance and harmony, the blocks feature soft, organic shapes and a calming, nature-inspired color palette. Sliding doors connect the spaces, enhancing the cohesive showroom experience
PERSPECTIVE N.03: CLOSET
PERSPECTIVE N.04: YOGA ROOM
_LJ LJ LJ LJ THE CLOSET C) SECOND LEVEL PLAN SECOND LEVEL KEY PLAN YOGA CLOSET
PROJECT N.01
Cutler Hôtel-Boutique
OBJECTIVE:
Design the fist floor amenity spaces of Cutler Hôtel Boutique. TYPE:
Hospitality Design
LOCATION:
Montreal, Quebec AREA: 8,075 SF
CONCEPT
Cutler Hôtel-Boutique seamlessly blends Montreal’s historical trade hub significance with its modern industrial transformation. The design concept incorporates raw materials, artisanal finishes, and local art to honor the city’s industrial and multicultural past. The interior features a modern industrial design hidden behind a Beaux-Art façade. Guests experience a sublime entry with weathered steel and a grand glass box concierge area, reflecting Montreal’s city-meets-suburb aesthetic and the interplay of light and heavy elements. The intentional architectural choices provide functional use while captivating visitors on sensory and spatial levels, reflecting Montreal’s dual characteristics. The hotel serves as a tribute to the city’s past, present, and future, offering an immersive experience that celebrates its heritage and evolution.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Inspired by Richard Serra’s “Equals”, known for their monumental size and the way they interact with the surrounding environment.
N.02
REFLECTIVE
BACK OF HOUSE
CIRCULATION
RECEPTION
LOUNGE & BAR
RESTROOMS
ALENTEJO CORK
Material: Natural cork wallcovering with lots of detail, finished with a subtle glossy lacquard topcoat.
Company: Arte
Location: Wallcovering
CUSTOM MURAL
Material: Cement
Company: Private Artist
Location: Bar
PRIMARY FINISHES
PLYWOOD
Material: French Antique
Lacquered Plywood
Company: Nemo Tile + Stone
Location: Structural
Components, Detailing Bar, Signage
CUSTOM RUG FLOOR INSET
Material: Hand Loomed Cut Pile
Design
Company: Private, Custom
Location: Reception
CORTEN STEEL
Material: Corten, orchestrated in a rhythmic pattern to minimize the waste of the steel sheets
Location: Structural Components & Detailing
Material: Honned Matt Concrete
48”x48”Floor Tiles
Company: Private, Custom Location: Reception
PROJECT N.02 BLOCKING
DIAGRAM
CEILING PLAN PLAN
N
URBAN CONCRETE
PERSPECTIVE
N.03: STAIRS PERSPECTIVE N.02: RECEPTION
BAR SECTION
NIGHT 2 1 1. Custom
Company:
Name:Down Under Color: Midnight 2. Custom
Company:
Name:Utopia Color: Apricot
PERSPECTIVE N.01:
A PERSPECTIVE:
Bar Stool Upholstery
Rodolph Fabrics
Bar Stool Fabric Piping
Knoll
Sculpture with Table
Material: French Laquard Plywood, Fine Metals and Blown Glass Company: Custom, Private Artist
2.
Custom Decorative Table “Holding” Lamp Sculpture
Material: Antique Brushed Brass and Laquared Black Plywood Company: Custom, Private Artist
3.
Accent Chair
Material: 1.A. Anzea, Velvet Gloved, Chocolate Lady 1.B Metaphores, Boae Hetre 3.C Antique Brushed Brass Company: Custom
PERSPECTIVE N.04: RECEPTION- OUTSIDE
RECEPTION
Upon entering, guests are led through a central block in the lobby, creating the illusion of a substantial mass and guiding them towards the reception desk at the rear. The architectural element serves a dual purpose—externally projecting a sense of weightiness and internally radiating a sublime aura, enhanced by extended weighted ceiling and semiglass enclosure. Guests have the option to traverse through or around this feature, providing a distinctive spatial experience.
PERSPECTIVE N.05: RECEPTION- INSIDE
CUSTOM
FURNITURE 1 2 3 3.A 3.B 3.C
& LOCALLY SOURCED
1.
PROJECT N.02
Cottage Game Room
OBJECTIVE:
To showcase projects centered around honing design and drawing abilities, particularly in paneling, built-in cabinetry, and innovative concepts.
TYPE:
Luxury Residencial Design, Milwork LOCATION: Montreal, Canada AREA: 420 SF
CONCEPT
Located in Montreal, Quebec, this cottage game room embodies a naturalistic, aromatic, and cozy cottage theme. The walls feature plaid-inspired paneling with integrated aromatic elements, similar to a room diffuser, emitting fragrances of pine, cedar, or eucalyptus. Materials such as tree bark and treated black foam cork for insulation add to the rustic charm. The room includes single game seating, a mounted bench along the window for relaxation, and a large multi-use game table at its center. Soft, warm lighting enhances the cozy ambiance, creating a welcoming space that invites guests to unwind and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.
DESIGN
INTENT
Aroma Haven. Cozy Retreat. Nature’s Nook. Country Comfort.
03.
PRIMARY FINISHES
Material: Eco- Friendly Wood Fiber
*engineered wood-stone-plastic
Company: Aqua Flooring
Location: Floor,Accent details
EBONY CORK WALL PANEL
Material: 100% Portuguese recycled cork materials
Company: Amcork
Location:Wall Panels
PLAID UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
Material: Eco-friendly, Performance grade,pet friendly, and stain resistant plaid crypton upholstery. Company: Kovie Fabrics
Location: Wall panel inlay
Xorel Calabria: 6139|51
Material:100% Xorel, Highly stable on panels and does not react to changes in humidity or moisture, X-Protect™
Company: Carnegie
Location: Wall panel
PROJECT
N.03
PERSPECTIVE N.01: GAME ROOM
N.02: GAME ROOM ACCENT CORNER
PRIMARY FURNITURE AND FINISHES
1. Lara Swivel Chair Material: 1.A. Italian Merino Wool Velvet, Camel 1.B Oak, Brown Company: Restoration Hardware
2.
Nordic Style Accent Table
Material: Handcrafted from salvaged solid pine timber Company: Custom
3. Indoor Planter
Material: Organic, eco-friendly blend of recycled wood and bioplastic derived from corn. Company: Hygge Abode
4. Ping Pong Game Table
Material: Natural Brown Oyster Guanacaste Company: Four Hands
PERSPECTIVE
1 2 3 1.A 1.B 2.A PROJECT N.03 4
N.04 The Brew: Thesis Project
OBJECTIVE:
To design an multifunctional workspace that fosters a ‘home away from home’ environment for remote work with innovative design solution.
TYPE:
Coffee Shop/ Multifunctional Workspace Design
LOCATION:
490 Broadway, New York, NY (E.V Haughwout Building)
AREA: 10, 720 SF
CONCEPT: THE SWEET SPOT
The Brew is designed as the perfect spot for tech-savvy young professionals, focusing on achieving a “sweet spot” of sound, light, and atmosphere to boost productivity, creativity, and social comfort. The goal is to redefine the coffee shop experience by blending coffee passion with professional needs, offering a tranquil space for work, connection, and relaxation.
The two-story coffee shop smoothly transitions between public and private areas, featuring practical elements like locational QR code menus and floating employees for personalized service. These additions enhance the overall experience, making ordering and customization effortless.
When developing the floor plans for the space, careful study of the existing building and its built environment was necessary, including factors such as sunlight exposure and sound distribution throughout the space. This analysis led to a design where a central coffee bar extends vertically through the space, complemented by quiet pods along the sides, enhancing the concept.
SUNLIGHT AND SOUND CONCEPT DIAGRAMS:
SUNLIGHT- MAP SUNLIGHT- PROGRAM SUNLIGHT- ZONES SOUND- ZONES SOUND MAP
SUNLIGHT- MAP SUNLIGHT- PROGRAM SUNLIGHT- ZONES SOUND- ZONES SOUND -MAP SUNLIGHT ARTIFICIAL QUIET LOUND
Ground Level
Second Level
THE BUILDING
Building: E.V Haughwout Building
Address: 490 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012
Designer: John P. Gaynor
Designed In: 1857
Attractive Features Prior To Research:
• Prime Retail Location: Strategically positioned for visibility and accessibility.
• Luxurious and Grand Design: Impressive aesthetic appeal and upscale ambiance.
• Preserved Original Structure: Two pre-cast iron facades, highlighting the historical and architectural significance.
• Abundant Natural Light: Large, intricately designed arched windows, enhancing the workspace with ample natural light, promoting productivity.
Notable Historic Events Post Research That Further Inspired Design Intent:
• Widow Repetition: The original exterior windows of the E.V. Haughwout Building were pioneers, showcasing cast-iron facades with large glass windows, inspired by Venice’s Sansovino Library. These lofty arched windows, adorned with a repetition of balustrades and fluted Corinthian columns, set a trend in commercial architecture, shaping the urban landscapes of cities like New York.
• Inovative & Systematic: Elisha Graves Otis debuted the first safety elevator at the Crystal Palace Exposition in 1854, later installed in the E.V. Haughwout Building in 1857 as the first commercial passenger elevator. To continue this legacy of innovation, the design includes a central dumbwaiter feature, inspired by Otis’s invention.
Site Context
PROJECT N.04
What is the “coffee shop effect”?
Coffee shops offer the perfect dose of noise for creative cognition at a “sweet spot” noise level of 70 dB- the average ambiance level for most North American cafes. The white noise (hum) of a coffee shop is proven to enhance performance. Compared with the relative of 50 dB found in libraries and some open-plan offices with noise that ranges from 60-65 dB.
In the center of the inner barista working counter is a glass tower with a metallic structure that represents and aesthetically showcases a functional dumbwaiter pulley system that brings up customers’ beverages—vertically extending the roastery to the second floor, to accend the coffee shop effect.
GROUND LEVEL PUBLIC 5,504 SF SECOND LEVEL PRIVATE 5,216 SF 1. Primary Public Cafe Entry Vestibule (Broadway) 2. Public Cafe Retail Zone 3. Public Cafe Nook 4. Public Cafe Library Study 5. Public Cafe Meeting Pod 6. Public Cafe Group Study 7. Public Cafe Group Study Pod 8. Barista Working Station And Dumwaiter Insert 9. Private Cafe Pick-Up Accessed From Dumbwaiter 11. Private Cafe Group Study Lounge 12. Private Cafe Multi-Purpose Hall For Events 13. Private Cafe Collaboration Zone 14. Private Cafe Library 15. Private Cafe Individual Monitor Rooms 16. Private Cafe Relaxation Zone
AND STACKING DIAGRAM
CIRCULATION
PROJECT N.04 1. Primary Stairs 2. Primary Elevator 3. Public Meeting Pod 4. Branding Display 5. Public Group Study 6. Public Group Pod 7. Public Entry Vestibule (Broadway) 8. Retail 9. Public Cafe Nook 10. Public Library 11. Service Corridor 12. Service Elevator 13. Egress Stairs 14. ADA Restroom 15. Restroom Corridor 16. Secondary Entry (Broome St) 17. Dumbwaiter 18. Food Display 19. Barista Working Zone 20. Cafe Pick Up 21. Cafe Bar 22. Tertiary Service Entry (Broadway)
UP RETAIL PUBLIC CAFE NOOK PUBLIC GROUP POD PUBLIC MEETING POD 1 2 4 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 22 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 14
CAFE PICK
GROUND LEVEL (PUBLIC)
LEVEL (PRIVATE) 1. Primary Stairs 2. Primary Elevator 3. Private Meeting Pod 4. Branding Display 5. Private Additional Seating 6. Private Group Study Lounge 7. Private Multi-Purpose Hall 8. Private Collaboration Zone 9. Private Library 10. Partition 11. Service Drop-Off Station 12. Service Storage Room 13. Service Elevator 14. Egress Stairs 15. Service Corridor 16. ADA Restroom 17. Private Relaxation Zone 18 Private Individual Monitor Room 19. Private Employee Pick-Up 20. Dumwaiter 21. Private Cafe Counter
INDIVIDUAL MONITOR ROOM LIBRARY MULTI-PURPOSE HALL- NOT IN USE MULTI-PURPOSE HALL- IN USE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SECOND
CAFE COUNTER
PRIMARY
FINISHES AND FURNITURE
LEVEL 3 28’- 4” AFF LEVEL 2 15’- 6” AFF LEVEL 1 0’- 0” AFF 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 7 8 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 10 11 12 7 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 5 SECTION A: KEY 1. Stairs 2. Private Meeting Pod 3. Branding Display 4. Private Cafe Counter 5. Private Employee Pick Up 6. Private Multi-Purpose Room 7. Private Collaboration Zone 8. Public Entry Vestibule (Broadway) 9. Public Group Pod 10. Public Group Study 11. Barista Working Counter with Dumbwaiter Opening 12. Public Cafe Service and Customer Bar 13. Public Product Branding Display 14. Public Meeting Pod SECTION B: KEY 1. Egress Stairs 2. Private Service Corridor 3. Private Individual Monitor Room 4. Dumbwaiter 5. Private Metting Pod 6. Private Group Study Lounge 7. Public Group Study 8. Public Group Study 9. Public Meeting Pod 10. Barista Working Station 11. Public Cafe Circulation 12. Public Cafe Nook PROJECT N.04 COPPER Finish: ProtectaClear Location: Bar, Ceilling Screen Mesh, Counter Benches, Detailing. MOSSAIC TILE Finish: Honned Company: Bisazza, Springrose Gregio Flora Location: Public Group COPPER QUEEN VICTORIA TILE Finish: ProtectaClear Location: Public Cafe Nook ENGINEERED HARDWOOD (OAK) Finish: Natural Hardwax, UV Cured Location: Main Flooring Company: Northern Plank TERRAZZO Finish: Honned Company: Tile Bar, Sacra Calata Location: Bar Flooring QUARZ Finish: Textured Company:Compac, Ice Gold Location: Retail Display,Pod Coffee Tables RUG FLOOR INSET Hand Loomed Cut Pile Design Location: Retail & Pod Flooring FAUX LEATHER UPHOLSTERY Company: Erica Shamrock, Homerun Location: Public Cafe Nook DOTTED UPHOLSTERY Company: Custom Location: Cafe Bar Stools NATURAL QUARTZ Company: Antolini, Cristallo LUX Location: Table Top PEXIE UPHOLSTERY Company: Brentano, Pexie Champagn Location: Accent Cafe Chairs QUARTZ Company:Samuelson, Emporio- Black Location: Private Group Study Lounge OAK Planter and Table Base STACKABLE CHAIRS & TABLE Location: Multi-Purpose Hall STUDY DESK CHAIR Dotted Champaign Upholstery Location: Library, Group Study Lounge BOOTH AND SEATING Location: Collaboration Zone SOFA AND SIDE TABLE Location: Group Study Lounge SHELL CHAIR Inspired by the simplicity, minimalism, and functionality. Location: Meeting Pods PLANTER DESK Glass, Upholstery and Wood Detailing. Hidden Charging Integrated Into Design Location: Group Study Lounge CAFE TABLE AND CHAIRS Location: Cafe Group Study, Relaxation Zone VELVEL UPHOLSTERY Company:James Dunlop Contract, Vienna- Bronzed Location: Pod Seating VELVEL UPHOLSTERY Company:James Dunlop Contract, Vienna- Botanical Location: Private Group Lounge Sofa NYLON MICROFIBER Company: Custom, Shiny Hide Location: Private Group Study Lounge DEEP BLUE UPHOLSTERY Company: Custom, Viscose/ Cotton Location: Private Collaboration Zone HYDE FAUX LEATHER UPHOLSTERY NATURAL QUARTZ Material: Natural Quartz Company: Cambria, Clovelly Location: Private Library RUG FLOOR INSET Hand Loomed Cut Pile Design Company:Custom, Latte Location: Library, Monitor Room, Collaboration Zone
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