Rheata Kumala - Interior Architecture Portfolio

R H E A T A K U M A L A In t e rio r A r c hi tectu r e Po r t f o l i o Selected Works (2019 - 2022)

hello I’m Rhea! I’m a passionate and curious interior designer.

Born and raised in Indonesia, my understanding of cultures and the power of design has expanded immensely by studying abroad in the United States. I extended my studies by minoring in Architecture and Cultural Anthprology to understand better human behavior and sustainable design.

R H E A T A KU M A L A

rheatakumala@gmail.com +1 (541) 515-2634 issuu.com/rheatakumala

PERSONAL SKILLS EDUCATION Bachelor of Interior Architecture (GPA 3.91) 2018 - Jun 2022 University of Oregon | Minor in Architecture, Anthropology

Cross-cultural team work Creative + critical thinking Adaptable + fast learner Time + Project management Detail-oriented

DESIGN EXPERIENCE Research Assistant (Design for Autism) UO Head Department of Interior Architecture

2022 - Present Eugene, OR

Organize design frameworks and literature search to examine patterns of autistic behaviors and the corresponding architectural strategies

Graphic Designer (Freedom by Design Volunteer) UO American Institute of Architecture Student

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Illustrator

InDesign

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Enscape

2021 Eugene, OR

Created social media graphics and promotion strategies

Interior Design Consultation (Volunteer) Coppelia Ballet Academy

2020 Tangerang, Indonesia

Created design solutions, construction drawings, and digital renders Conducted multiple site visits and materials selection ,

LEADERSHIP + OTHER EXPERIENCE Team Leader UO Mills International Center

2021 - Present Eugene, OR

2020 - Present Eugene, OR

Disseminate information from government authorities to Indonesian students Represent the local chapter in nationwide events and meetings

Art Curator UO Mills International Center

2019 - Present

Systemized Mills art inventories, exhibitions, and documentation Worked with external Mills patrons to host art exhibitions and receptions

Public Relations Strategist UO Mills International Center

Lumion

ACHIEVEMENTS International Cultural Service Program UO Division of Global Engagement ‘21-22 Full scholarship recipient + cultural ambassador

Supervise 20+ Resource Consultants from diverse cultures and backgrounds Develop and facilitate hiring process, trainings, meetings, and team activities Conduct team and individuals growth evaluations

Vice President (Volunteer) PERMIAS Eugene (Indonesian Student Association)

Rhino

2019 - 2021

Developed creative PR strategies to strengthen community engagement

1st prize Architecture + Native American Studies Awards Undergraduate Research Symposium ’21 Gunilla K. Finrow Excellence in Interior Architecture Scholarship UO College of Design ’21 2nd prize Luminaire Design Environmental Control System II ‘20 Sustainable Architecture Certificate UGREEN - Green Building School ‘20 Jenkins Interior Excellence Awards Nomination (2 projects) UO Department of Interior Architecture ’22

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solar energy

stacked ventilation

rainwater harvesting

ambient daylighting

green facade

01 TRASHure Recycling Education Center combating the culture of littering by transforming trash to treasure ONGOING | Comprehensive Interior Architecture Studio TYPE Education, Mixed Adaptive Re-use SITE Walang Baru Market, Jakarta, Indonesia AREA 32,000SF

Jenkins Interior Excellence Award Nomination

nominated by faculties to top performing students within their studio

What are the roles of architecture in addressing environmental issues?

How can architecture inspire a culture of recycling?

Every monsoon season, the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, suffers from flooding, a phenomenon that has occurred since the early 1900s and never missed a single year. While there are many factors affecting this, one of the biggest factors caused by mankind is the culture of littering which results in clogged waterways, making the flood worse year by year. TRASHure Recycling Education Center presents a different view on trash, by providing programs that promote the value of recyclable trash. These programs welcome the general public, but are mainly targeted at the future generations; students from kindergarten to university level.

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SELF-SERVE REFUND CENTER 2

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Site Copy 1

1/64"IMPACT = 1'-0" SMALL THINGS LEAD TO BIG

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HOW CAN ARCHITECTURE INSPIRE A CULTURE OF RECYCLING?

arrival to atrium celebrated by existing stairs refund center

cafe

shops

make recycling easy

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adaptive reuse + preservation

RECYCLING MADE EASY

ADAPTIVE REUSE + PRESERVATION

secondary facade accessible at all times

architecture that recycles

ADAPTIVE REUSE: CAFE SEATING PODS

atrium for reflection

freshness for dirty zone

conscious garden for community

social fabric

green sanctuary

REINFORCED SOCIAL FABRIC

GREEN SANCTUARY

strengthen community bonds

reconnect people and nature

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cafe outdoor seating

garden

compost area

women's restroom

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library

reception shops lobby

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exhibit garden

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makerspace (open shop)

all gender restroom

cafe outdoor seating

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break area library

makerspace (classroom)

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open office

multipurpose room

selfserve refund center exhibit

temporary exhibit reception

storage

manager's office

shops lobby

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02 Museum of Stolen Land DEC 2020 | Interior Architecture Studio TYPE Culture, Exhibition, Adaptive Re-use SITE Vancouver, WA AREA 32,000SF TEAM Adriann Bechtle 2021 Undergraduate Research Symposium 1st prize in School of Architecture and Environment Award for excellence and creativity in research, design, and clarity of delivery

1st prize in Native American and Indigenous Studies Award for outstanding research and creative work that seeks to understand Native American history, culture, politics, and contemporary lives

How can architecture shine a light on spatial justice?

How can a space tell untold stories?

Architecture can be used for war and oppression, or it can be used to problematize that.

This project, the Alaei’k-ae Museum, is a redesign of the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks that problematizes the colonialist nature of the site and offers a platform for contemporary members of the Chinook Nation to speak and connect with one another. The project title honors the site’s indigenous name: Alaei’k-ae, or Turtle Place. The project development considered statistics, historic data, insights from Native communities, and existing projects that challenge American Colonialism. The U-shaped footprint was redesigned around a Chinook Wawa phrase: ankati, alta, alki (formerly, presently, eventually).

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SHATTERED IDENTITY: WALL OF LOST LANGUAGES 10

Site Context

ALL THESE MEMORIALS, YET NOT ONE SPEAK OF THE LAND

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In Chinook Wawa: formerly, presently, eventually

Our design problematizes the past and present while creating a space for learning and healing, which represents a hopeful future. Each space has special characteristics and messages to support the intended sequential journey.

The lobby is open and bright but has a visual connection to the memorial galleries below, marked by a pair of red handprints on a polished concrete wall. The underground galleries represent Ankati, which then connects to the galleries above that reference Alta, the repeated forced relocation Native peoples endured and the way our modern society stereotypes and objectifies Native peoples today. Exiting back to the lobby, visitors explore Alki, which includes the temporary gallery, Chinook Cultural Center and Native Artist Market, all of which are meant for preserving and promoting Indigenous cultures and heritage.

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EXPLODED FLOOR PLAN OF ALTA GALLERIES

FORCED RELOCATION

Upon coming up from the galleries below, visitors are faced directly with a wall, forcing them to move out of comfort. This experiential gallery represents the lack of control that Native people have over their lives as they were forcefully moved to reservations. The pressure-sensitive flooring represents how Native people were being tracked. The long linear travellator gives visitor no control over their direction or speed of travel.

Containment fences obscure the views beyond, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped when border fences were put up.

CONFRONTING STEREOTYPES + SHATTERED IDENTITY

Meant to be educational and reflectional, this combination of two galleries focuses on the present effects of colonialism, involving stereotypes that dehumanize Native American (e.g. primitiveness) and the damaged identity affecting their younger generations (e.g. extinct languages).

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SHATTERED IDENTITY

FORCED RELOCATION: TRACKING GROUND

CONFRONTING STEREOTYPES

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Genocide and Thievery

SECTION OF GALLERY 1

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Chinook Cultural Center

Native Artists Market

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03 ARBOR Behavioral Health Clinic DEC 2021 | Interior Architecture Studio TYPE Healthcare, Mixed-use building SITE Cleveland, OH AREA 14,000SF

Jenkins Interior Excellence Award Nomination

nominated by faculties to top performing students within their studio

How does space provide refuge and prospect simultaneously?

What are the roles of architecture in embracing mental health?

“Arbor”, the Latin term for “tree”. Inspired by the feelings of being under a tree, the main ideas for this project include providing a sense of refuge and safety, while also nourishing a sense of hope and growth, supported by biophilic design that follows nature’s mystery and organic forms.

The spatial layout of this clinic is a translation of a feeling that is similar to “branching out for a hug”. During my visit to a tree, I saw a stone with the word “hope” written on it. It is valuable to have a safe space for sharing dreams, hopes, and worries. Hence, the walls throughout the circulation spaces are used for public interactions by introducing question prompts such as “What brings you joy?”, “What are you excited for in life?”, “Share your worries here”.

The patients range from 2 to 18 years old, thus this project provides fun aspects for the younger kids while still accomodating the aesthetic of young adults.

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HALLWAY TOWARDS HEALING GARDEN: PROSPECT AND REFUGE

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RCP Legend 6" Recessed Can 8" Recessed Can 8" Wall Washer 4' Strip Light 2'x4' Linear Box

Gypsum Board Wood Panel Acoustic Panel

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1. Check-in 2. Waiting/Play Area 3. Vitals 4. Exam Room 5. Healing Garden 6. Small Group Therapy Room 7. Large Group Therapy Room

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8. Office onsult 9. Outpatient Clinical Consult 10. Research Consult Room 11. Patient Lockers 12. Patient Bathrooms 13. Clean & Soiled Utility

14. Staff Break Room 15. Staff Bathrooms 16. Copy Room 17. Manager’s Office 18. Clinicians Workroom 19. Administrative Workroom

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6” Recessed Can RCP Legend 6" Recessed Can 8" Recessed Can 8" Wall Washer 4' Strip Light 2'x4' Linear Box

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PRIVACY ZONING

8” Recessed Can 8” Wall Washer 4’ Strip Light 2’x4’ Linear Box

Gypsum Board Wood Panel Acoustic Panel

Gypsum Board Wood Panel Acoustic Panel

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04 KAWUNG Stool a furniture adaptation of the Indonesian traditional textile art, Batik Kawung JUN 2020 | Furniture Design Studio TYPE Cultural, Furniture Design + Fabrication

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easy to hold

lightweight

stackable

Inspiratio n The pattern is derived from the areca palm tree, whose fruits, roots, and all other parts can be used for various purposes.

I t c o n ta i n s a n e n c o ura g i n g m e ssage tha t the we a re r c a n b e a s use f ul t o the c o m m un i t y a s t he k a wung t re e .

Similarly, the Kawung Stools is flexible in function and can be used in a variety of way (e.g. as a small stool, a plant pot holder, or a side table)

Batik Kawung (Indonesian textile art)

Kawung Fruits

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Design Deve lo p me nt Iterations

Fabr ication Preparing Cut List

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CO P P E L I A B a l l e t Acade my DEC 2020 | Personal Volunteer Work TYPE Commercial, Education, Mixed-use, New Construction SITE Tangerang, Indonesia AREA 1900SF Owners of Coppelia Ballet Academy contacted me for help with designing their new academy location. This 4-story mixed-use construction project has dedicated 1800SF of its second level for Coppelia Ballet Academy comprising two studios, an office, and a reception area.

My proposed design increase functionality and allow for an extra 100SF in the lobby area by creating a mezzanine space for the student staff’s breakroom. The staircase leading to the breakroom is carefully designed based on Feng Shui strategies to respect the owners’ cultural beliefs.

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= Birth = Live = Sick = Death = Suffering 150

1. 生 Sheng 2. 活 Huo 3. 病 Bing 4. 死 Si 5. 苦 Ku

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After several iterations, we found 12 steps as the best number of steps for the staircase leading to the mezzanine level.

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Feng Shui teachings believe that there are five steps in the cycle of life, and they can represent through the number of stair landings. To cultivate positive energy within the space, the total number of landings shall reflect cycle steps 1 and 2.

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CO LO R WAV E Luminaire MAY 2020 | Environmental Control System II TYPE Illumination + Fabrication SITE Avling Brewery, Toronto, Canada TEAM Rachel Vedder 2nd place Best Luminaire Project

for design concept, full-scale prototype, and brochure design

Inspired by the mural artwork by Madison van Rijn at Avling Brewery, “Color Wave” Luminaire use lively soft colors and wavy forms to create an illuminated cloud ceiling that marks the core circulation area. The luminaire provides essential illumination, and acts as a space-defining element. It is designed to replace the existing strip lights which caused glare and crowdedness yet doesn’t provide adequate lighting.

I did the initial concept ideas, digital model, rendering, and brochure design, while Rachel did the physical prototype and calculations.

Existing Avling Kitchen and Brewery

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Retrofit Avling Kitchen and Brewery

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WO R K I N G D R AW I N G S Se t MAR 2021 | Working Drawings Studio TYPE Retail SITE Marley’s Monster Eco-Shop, Springfield, OR

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V I S I O N S K E TC H E S DEC 2019 | Architecture Studio TYPE Library, Reconstruction SITE Portland, OR

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a vision sketch of a library guiding principles

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S PAT I A L M O D E LS DEC 2019 | Architecture Studio TYPE Library, Reconstruction SITE Portland, OR

initial concept public to private

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2nd iteration

midterm pin-up 3rd iteration

Programmatic Model

Structural Model

Room Study Model

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get in touch! rheatakumala@gmail.com +1 (541) 515-2634 linkedin.com/rheatakumala issuu.com/rheatakumala