Rachel Louis Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

Rachel Louis

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HEALTHCARE

SENIOR LIVING HOSPITALITY

EDUCATION

SUMMIT

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INPATIENT FACILITY

Software | Revit + Photoshop

Summit Behavioral Health is an inpatient facility based in Denver, CO, offering comprehensive behavioral care for individuals ages eighteen and up. The design takes inspiration from the experience of a mountain hike, using materials and color palettes to reflect different stages of that journey. The layout supports smooth interactions between patients, caregivers, and families, helping to optimize care and outcomes.

SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLAN

DESIGN RENDERED

PATIENT ROOM

RENDERED SECTION | LOUNGE, CARE DESK, PATIENT ROOM

LOUNGE

HIVE

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

Software | Revit + Photoshop

Hive is more than just an assisted living community. It is an intergenerational neighborhood where people of all ages live together to support and care for one another. The space includes four ADA accessible apartments, a lounge, a kitchen, and a workout center that is open to everyone in the community. This design focuses on creating a place where people can come together, connect, and build relationships at every stage of life.

ENTERTAINMENT SPACE

An open kitchen and dining area encourages social interactions and relationship building.

WAYFINDING

The circular corridor enhances wayfinding through its distinctive form and clear flooring transition.

ENTERTAINMENT SPACE

The multipurpose space supports a wide range of activities, providing flexibility for both communal gatherings to individual use.

ACCESSIBILITY

ADA-accessible public bathrooms provide

and convenience for all

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessibility is standard in every resident unit, each equipped with roll-in showers to support comfort and ease for all users.

BEHAVIORAL MAPPING

PERSONALIZATION

Residents have the ability to personalize according to their own desires and needs. Builtin shelving provides a space where they can transform their units into a true home.

RESIDENTIAL ENTRY

Secondary paths off the main corridor creating a private, residential feel inspired by neighborhood streets

HOMEYNESS

The comfortable and cozy design of each private unit creates a sense of belonging and familiarity for residents.

The kitchen and dining space foster connections through an open floor plan. This space incorporates biophilic design principles such as natural materials, access to sunlight, plants, and organic forms.

KITCHEN

TWO BED

APARTMENT FURNITURE PLAN

The two-bedroom apartments provide a home where caregivers and families can live side by side, fostering a multi-generational community. Designed with personalization in mind, these apartments create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

EMBER

BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Hive is more than just an assisted living community. It is an intergenerational neighborhood where people of all ages live together to support and care for one another. The space includes four ADA accessible apartments, a lounge, a kitchen, and a workout center that is open to everyone in the community. This design focuses on creating a place where people can come together, connect, and build relationships at every stage of life.

Software | Revit + Adobe Creative Suites

SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLAN

SECTION VIEW

CABIN BEDROOM

CABIN BATHROOM

TANK

AQUAPONIC COMMUNITY KITCHEN

The Tank is an aquaponic community kitchen and student support center located on the first floor of one of UW-Madison's most prominent libraries. Designed as a space for students to gather, eat, and learn, it helps combat food insecurity by supplying fresh produce from its aquaponic garden to the on-site pantry. The kitchen is open for anyone to cook in, creating an inclusive environment that supports a wide range of student needs and activities.

CONCEPT CREATION

The concept "Playful Union" was inspired by the Memorial Union Terrace, a popular place to hang out in the summer. Its fun, lively environment guided our material and color choices, bringing new energy into what was once a mundane library space.