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Regan Prieto

Interior Designer

REGAN PRIETO

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Certification in Historic Preservation

University of Kentucky

Overall GPA 3.93/4.0

Graduated: May 2024

Education Abroad

Florence University of the Arts

Four month international design studio

Spring 2023

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Perceptive

Critical thinking

Creativity

Adaptability

Organization

Spatial awareness

Eager to learn

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Revit

Rhino 3D

AutoCAD

SketchUp

V-Ray

Lumion

Enscape

Studio Designer

InDesign

Acrobat

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Youtube

Procreate

Bluebeam

EXPERIENCE

Aria Group Architecture + Design Designer

June 2024-Current Oak Park, IL

Leading architecture and design firm specializing in hospitality environments

• Supported all project phases from schematic design through construction documentation, producing coordinated contract drawings and finish schedules in Revit and AutoCAD

• Created 3D visualizations, renderings, and graphic presentations to convey design concepts and material explorations to clients

• Researched, specified, and documented materials, finishes, furniture, and FF&E aligned with project criteria

• Collaborated across disciplines in design reviews, charettes, and team meetings to refine solutions and resolve design challenges

• Applied QA/QC practices in documentation delivery to maintain precision and compliance with standards

• Designed for a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from upscale fine dining environments to high-volume corporate spaces, demonstrating adaptability to distinct brand standards and operational requirements .

Stengel Hill Architecture (SHA) Design Intern

October 2023-April 2024 Lexington, KY

Architecture and interior design firm specializing in complex healthcare facilties

• Assisted in preparing presentation materials and documentation including finish floor plans, elevations and schedules

• Conducted product and material research to support interior selections for healthcare focused projects

• Managed the materials library and coordinate with brand representative to support specification accuracy and team resources

Rebel House Design Intern

May 2023-August 2023 Winnetka, IL

Boutique design firm specializing in high-end residential interiors

• Supported residential and commercial interior projects through material coordination, budgeting, and client proposals.

• Acted as a liaison between designers, clients, and product representative to facilitate clear communication and material selection

Community Economic Initiative of Kentucky Design Intern

May 2022-August 2022 Lexington, KY

CEDIK is committed to exploring the environmental, social, and economic factors that influence the health and well-being of all Kentuckians

• Collaborated with cross-disciplinary team to research and recommend strategies for community revitalization

• Interviewed community members to gain a deeper understanding of their needs

• Created 123-page, comprehensive city plan for Irvine, Kentucky and presented to stakeholders including mayor and city board

CERTIFICATIONS

NCIDQ IDFX Passed MindClick Certified

INVOLVEMENT

CAC Winter Student Critique Company Newsletter

Sustainability Committee

Rebuilding Together

IIDA Stitch Team 2025 Social Employee Engagement

CONTACT

Prietoregan@gmail.com

847- 977 -1302

www.linkedin.com/in/regan-prieto-2b12631b6

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Cultivating Care Clinic Baltimore, Maryland

Exploring Curiosity and Mystery Sweet Home Barrel and Vine

Connect Inn Hostel London, UK

La Dolce Far Niente Florence, Italy .04

01. CULTIVATING CARE CLINIC

Baltimore, Maryland

CULTIVATING CARE CLINIC:

Baltimore, Maryland

Programs Used: Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Project Drivers: Fluidity, Reflective, Growth, Translucency, Life cycle

Cultivating care clinic is located in Baltimore, MD and resides close to the harbor. Using the harbor and water as inspiration, this space is inspired by the sea creature, the jellyfish. The progression through all three floors represents the change and movement in the life cycle and development of a child. The first floor of this space contains a mind zone, movement zone, nourishment zone, and community zone. The second floor provides a transition from the first to the second with a DNA spiral staircase. The third floor is the pediatric clinic. The pediatric clinic focuses on the patient and family experience through creating calming spaces. Materiality played a big role in speaking to the original concept ideas of reflectivity and translucency.

Exam room focusing on patient comfort

CULTIVATING CARE CLINIC:

Baltimore, Maryland

Materials Board focusing on texture and color

Concept Collage

1st Floor Plan

Not to Scale

2nd Floor Plan

Not to Scale

3rd Floor Plan

Not to Scale

CULTIVATING CARE CLINIC:

Baltimore, Maryland

Longitudinal section showcasing materiality

Mind zone focusing on reflectiveness and translucency

Patient education with positive distractions

Nurses station with privacy components

02. EXPLORING CURIOSITY AND MYSTERY

Sweet Home Barrel and Vine

EXPLORING CURIOSITY AND MYSTERY:

Sweet Home Barrel and Vine

Programs Used: Rhino 3D, Enscape, Illustrator

Project Drivers: Experience, Stimulate, Discovery, Engagement, Curiosity

Inspired by the local culture of Lexington, Kentucky, this design of this hybrid retail space underscores user experience. The ribbed arches serve as a framework and natural sequence for the body. The wine and bourbon display comprise the first layer in the sequence, guiding the body to the casework and the sweets encased there. Inspired by the ideology of brewing science and industrial materials, the casework brings users face to face with products for sale. The hybrid seating area surrounded by custom wooden panels wraps around as a third layer of the space. This transformative experience leaves the body curious. The layers rooted in discovery permits users to constantly discover new information by engaging the senses and stimulating the mind.

Cash wrap focused on transparency

EXPLORING CURIOSITY AND MYSTERY:

Sweet Home Barrel and Vine

Branding Package

Materials Board

Floor Plan Not to Scale

EXPLORING CURIOSITY AND MYSTERY:

Sweet Home Barrel and Vine

Axonometric West side of building

Focus on natural lighting in a space

Shelving and casework to showcase rich materials of space

03. CONNECT INN HOSTEL

London, UK

CONNECT INN HOSTEL: London, UK

Programs Used: Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Project Drivers: Cultural Exchange, Luxurious, Amenities, Experiential

This project is inspired by local London buildings and aesthetics. The project works to address the question of how hostels can become a space for cultural exchange in the private and semi private spaces. This hostel will provide many amenities and spaces for the users to relax as well as to socialize. A big part of traveling is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and connect. The location of this hostel is in London. This address, 41 Keeley Street, is centrally located to offer users local access to transportation and is nearby to London School of Economics to potentially meet local students. This space is for young adults who are traveling on a lower budget. The outcome of staying in this space is ultimately a greater understanding of the world around them. Meeting people who are from different backgrounds allows you to grow as a person and this space gives users the opportunity to learn from others.

Office to support working on the go

CONNECT INN HOSTEL:

London, UK

Floor Plan

Level 1, 2, 3

London, UK

Interior of sleeping pod

Recreation space

04. LA DOLCE FAR NIENTE

Florence, Italy

LA DOLCE FAR NIENTE:

Florence, Italy

Programs Used: SketchUp, Procreate, Illustrator

Project Drivers: Relaxed, Inspired, Reflection, Aesthetics, Intimate

The restaurant name and concept meaning to slow down in Thai, brings users to a relaxed and intimate series of spaces where servers bring fresh, Thai dishes to customers. Parallel to this concept and fused onto it much like the way fusion cooking works, the Italian phrase “la dolce far niente”, meaning the sweetness of doing nothing, grounds this space with its natural wooden materials, rich colors, and dimmed lighting. Delivering captivating and interesting spaces that brings together a warm, casual, and friendly atmosphere.