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A Collection of Work by Ricardo Hernandez-Perez BFA Interior Design | 2013

I enjoy pushing the boundaries of my field.

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ABOUT ME My name is Ricardo Hernandez, I am a designer studying Interior Design at Virginia Commonwealth University. I love rethinking, reworking and reinvisioning current methods and practices. My goal is to continually push the boundaries of design and firmly believe in the versatility and flexibitlity of the field; striving to break past the confinements and limitations of working solely within the walls of my major and dabble in graphics, architecture, illustration, branding, and urban planning.

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EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS HONORS + AWARDS

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BFA Interior Design // 2013 Virginia Commonwealth University {VCUarts} Studio Art/ Graphic Design and Business // 2008 - 2010 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3north // Design Intern, January 2012 - Present Assiste in the design of the Bon Secours Redskins Training Facility + collaborate in various residential projects; develope renderings + digital presentations.

MOB + Storefront // Commencing Student, August 2012 - Present Participate + lead community design efforts ranging from bicycle rack design to asset mapping; propose designs for parklets and community improvements.

Baskervill // Design Intern, January 2012 - January 2013 Participated in all phases of design from conceptual to construction documents; created presentations for winning design proposals such as Hilton Checkers in Los Angeles and Four Points in Manhattan Chelsea; designed revit families; selected FF&E color palettes & material presentations; generated specifications.

VCU Photography & Film // Admin. Assistant, September 2011 - March 2012 Generated content for department website; designed department informational booklets; exchanged departmental information with students and parents.

Cary Street Rec. Complex // Facility Attendant, September 2010 - March 2012 Assisted customers at the service desk; maintained high levels of organization + order; provided excellent customer service.

Microsoft Office // Mac + PC platforms Adobe CS6 { Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator} Auto CAD 2011 // Revit Architecture 2013 // SketchUp Hand drafting // marker, colored pencil + water color rendering Bilingual // Spanish + English; elementary French Dean’s Art Scholarship // 2012 Awarded to one interior design student who demonstrates design excellence per year.

Published in Richmond Magazine // 2012 “HOTLIST 2013: Richmond’s Top 10 Innovators” Founded ARCHSY Tumblr // 2011 Created a design focused Tumblr that garnered over 2700 followers Awarded Undergraduate Grant to build Richmond’s first parklet // 2011 Research Grant Award: $ 5,000.00

Runner up in I like Design Contest/Interiors & Sources // 2011 Competition focused on designing a Clinic + Wellness Center Published in Interiors & Sources Magazine // 2011 “Meet the I Like Design Finalists” Dean’s List for Academic Excellence // 2010 - 2012

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1. Reception & Waiting Area 2. Bar & Lounge 3. Front Dining Area 4. Server Station 5. Private Dining 6. Back Dining Area 7. Rest room Waiting Area 8. Woman’s Rest room 9. Men’s Rest room 10. Server Station & Cellar 11. Large Group Dining 12. Kitchen 13. Small Garden

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Chef’s residence Access to apartment residences on top floors Access to kitchen storage in basement

Access to apartment Residences on top floors Access to basement

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Longitudinal Axis

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Les Cols Restaurant

205 - 207 East Broad

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L E S C O L S R E STAU R A N T Inspired by the cultural schism between Spain and Catalonia, the design of the Les Cols Restarant in Richmond seeks to infuse the contemporary brand with some southern warmth. Using the cenrtral wall in the space as the organizing element I have created an internal structure that seeks to suture the halves and alludes to a possible reconciliation between culture and structure.

VIGNETTES

Type: High-end

Website: www.lescols.com

Location: 205-207 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Client: Fina Puigdevall

The design of the kitchen in Olot was closely followed in order to successfully carry over the meaningful layout devised by the chef herself. The kitchen serves as the crossroads of the longitudinal and transverse planes that hover above the prep area, serving as a centerpiece that will hold plates for easy access. The kitchen lies adjacent a garden that faces the back of the building and features a calming pond with a living wall. In addition, the kitchen has access to the basement for further storage and a secure door gives the chef access to her residence .

Chef’s Garden

Kitchen Dish washing Area Server Interface Prep Area

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

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Bar + Lounge

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

Dining Area

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

THE KITCHEN AS THE SOURCE

CONCEPT MODEL DIAGRAMS

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L E S C O L S R E STAU R A N T

A S U T U R E TO H E A L T H E S PAC E

The reception provides a glimpse into the restaurant allows for quick access to the bar. Featuring a small waiting area, the reception creates a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for guests. The hostess stand juts through logo wall extending from the bar counter creating a floating approachable first impression.

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

RECEPTION

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THE BAR

About The bar is conveniently located in its own corner providing its guest with an intimate area that encourages large group get-togethers. The liquor display features backlit hexagon shelves that create a striking first impression while highlighting the liquor products. A loungy area on the opposite side of the bar gives guests a comfortable and cozy place to relax and decompress.

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L E S C O L S R E STAU R A N T

Liquor Storage Cabinet Beat Light / Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon / Etch Shade Pendant / Brass

Backlit Liquor Display Drink Counter for server order pick-up.

Glass Storage Custom Designed Barstool Made of tinted transparent plastic and upholstered leather seat.

THE BAR LOUNGE

Custom designed side table with marbelized deco glass top designed to slide under lounge seating for maximum comfort and accessibility.

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1. Deco Glass - Marbelized 2. 3-form Chroma 3. High Gloss Paint 4. Robert Allen - Even Out 5. Backlit Panels 6. Stainless Steel // Used throughout kitchen 7. Leather/ Siena/ Innovations Leather// Used on lounge seating 8. Leather/ San Remo/ Innovations Leather// Used on dining chairs and booths

All Furniture is custom-made.

DINING AREA

P R I VAT E D I N I N G

FF&E SELECTIONS

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L E S C O L S R E STAU R A N T

Server Hallway The hallway creates a path that the servers can use to care for the tables without obstructing the main guest traffic

P R I VAT E D I N I N G

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Concept Images

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A map of Carytown shows spaces for potential parklets.

Four spots were chosen for the project.

1 . A PA R K L E T FO R P E TS

Existing Conditions

Existing Conditions

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CA RY TOW N PA R K L E T M AST E R P L A N This project forms parts of an undergraduate reserach grant recieved to build Richmond’s first parklet. A parklet is an extension of the sidewalk that takes over unused space and turns it into urban parks where people can sit, perform, park their bikes, and enjoy the city around them. I chose Carytown, a mile long strip of stores and restaurants as the site due to its lack of public space and its vibrant atmosphere.

Existing Conditions

Concept Images

Type: Civic

Website: www.vcu.edu/arts

Client: VCUarts

Location: Mas Les Cols carret. de La Canya E - 17800 Olot

2 . A PA R K L E T AS A P L AYG RO U N D

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A map of Carytown shows spaces for potential parklets.

Four spots were chosen for the project.

3 . A PA R K L E T FO R P E R FO R M E RS

Existing Conditions

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CA RY TOW N PA R K L E T M AST E R P L A N

Existing Conditions

4 . A PA R K L E T AS A R U N WAY

Concept Images

Inspired by household income, population density and age of the Union Hill neighborhood, these watercolor maps explore alternative methods and mediums of conveying and displaying information.

In this imaginary transformation of Union Hll, where angled streets of Union Hill collide with the superimposed city grid, intricate geometric shapes are formed.

The process is shown from left to right.

Since topography plays a major role on the unique characteristics of Union Hill, I developed maps thats overlayed the contour lines of the terrain over the blocks. Two maps depicting occupied and vacant sites were develepod In order to better examine the interactions and the relationships formed.

The third map analyzes the vacant lots as passageways and plazas taking on the same color as the streets. This allowed for the exploration of alternate routes and passages between blocks.

As vacant sites begin to be observed as alternate routes of transportation we began to question their relationship to the existing confitions.

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L E S C O L S R E STAU R A N T Problem: Our cities are overflowing with vacant lots and spaces yearning for attention and care. These vacant lots are constantly overlooked and neglected.

The Goal: To reveal vacant spaces as assets for the community.

The Process: 1. Choosing a neighborhood.

2. Understanding the neighborhood in relation to city and its history.

3. Developing maps that conveyed discoveries and ideas both conceptually and pragmatically.

Type: Civic / Culture

Website: www.storefront.com

Client: Tyler Potterfield

Location: Union Hill Richmond, VA

VACA N T L OTS AS C I RC U L AT I O N PAT H S

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F I N A L F L O O R PA N

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ST U D I O 4 2 1 R E N OVATO N Studio 421 serves the students of the VCU Fashion Merchandising department. The program involved a classroom, a conference room, and storage for historical garments.

Concept: The design focuses on the idea of creating a runway for the fashion merchandising students who, despite studying fashion, lack the amazing experince of having their work showcased on a runway. The runway is delivered in a large red cargo container that becomes the organizing element between the three spaces and opens up into the classroom, alluding to the merchandising aspect of their majors. The design also explores different ways of dividing a cubic space in three.

Type: Educational

Website: www.vcu.edu/fashion

Owner: VCU

Location: 325 N Harrison St. Richmond, VA 23220

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1. Matte Red Paint 2. Pure White Paint 3. Semi-gloss Black Paint 4. Shaw Contract Group Carpet 5. Plywood 6. Armstrong Metal Ceiling Tile 7. Polished Chrome Finish 8. Felt Applique

H A L LWAY V I E W O F C L AS S RO O M

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ST U D I O 4 2 1 R E N OVATO N

CLASSROOM

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1. Coalesse Host Conference Table 2. Coalesse Task Chair 3. Selux Neo Pendant 4. Red Leather on Task Chair

CONFERENCE ROOMS

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ST U D I O 4 2 1 R E N OVATO N

I N S P I R AT I O N

PROCESS WORK

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modular pin-up panels group study individual study 16' - 3" 5' - 3"

10' - 2 1/32"

6' - 11 27/32"

1' - 8 3/32"

3' - 3 3/16"

2' - 9 11/16"

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The design for the VCU Fashion department’s lobby located in the Pollack Building encourages inter-departmental engagement and collaboration through a flexible space that will showcase student work along with a mix of work/study areas.

Envisioned from the geometric shapes of a cubic study model and developed using materials found on site, the new hallway maintains a balance between newly introduced spaces and materials while celebrating the identity of the existing structure.

display case Type: Institutional

3' - 2 1/2"

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VCU FASHION DEPT. WELCOME HALL

Accommodates Fashion Design + Interior Design projects, features glass shelves and custom-made wood-work using wood found on site.

10' - 10 15/32"

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Elevation View

Website: www.vcu.edu/fashion

Owner: VCU Fashion Dept.

2' - 4 21/32"

Location: 325 N Harrison St. Richmond, VA 23220

Proposed dowel joint system for display and other furniture

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FINAL FLOOR PLAN

The display case’s central location in the hall recognizes its vitality as the design driver. It’s inward shape, inspired by the geometry of the cube study, allows visitors to see the work closer and various viewing angles. The display will be accessed through the Fashion department’s clothing storage and will be internally lit with LED track lighting.

D I S P L AY CAS E

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VCU FASHION DEPT. WELCOME HALL

Encrypted glass wall at the end of the hall serves as way-finding for the main office visible through the glass window behind the built in seating. Sliding panels show off student work in the hallway and serve as artwork canvases for the office.

LOUNGE + STUDY

ADA Accessible Counter

floor plan

Storage/Filing Play Varia Glass

ceiling detail

DRAWINGS

RECEPTION DESK

FF&E

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T R E N DWATC H I N G . C O M SAT E L L I T E O F F I C E phase 1: reception & waiting area preliminary design As a trend analyst company, Trend Watching sets out to seek noticeable tendencies throughout the world. This rigorous process of examination requires as much consideration as choosing a location for a satellite office.

Richmond, Virginia, the chosen location, was a big inspiration for this project and the design was brainstormed using the vernacular architecture of the state as the main driver. The goal was to use these common materials and incorporate them in a unique way, the same method by which the consumer creates a trend pattern.

Therefore, the concept of the Richmond satellite office is born from the same primitive process consumers follow that leads to the creation of a trend, picking out the special from the ordinary.

Type: Corporate

Website: www.trendwatching.com

Client: VCU Fashion Dept.

Location: Richmond, VA 23220

VIGNETTES

RECEPTION

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T R E N DWATC H I N G . C O M SAT E L L I T E O F F I C E phase 1: reception & waiting area preliminary design

WAITING AREA

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1. Private Enclaves

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2. Reception 3. Copy/Printing/Fax Room 4. Cafe

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5. Waiting Area

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6. Lounge 7. Yoga Room 8. Play Room

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9. Server Room

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10. Storage Room 11. ADA - accessible shower 12. ADA - accessible bathroom

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13. Bathroom 14. Teleconference Room

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15. Library

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16. Work Stations 17. Technology Work Station

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18. Main Executive Office

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19. Executive Office 20. Conference Room

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T R E N DWATC H I N G . C O M SAT E L L I T E O F F I C E phase 2: reception & overall office As a trend analyst company, Trend Watching sets out to seek noticeable tendencies throughout the world. This rigorous process of examination requires as much consideration as choosing a location for a satellite office.

Richmond, Virginia, the chosen location, was a big inspiration for this project and the design was brainstormed using the vernacular architecture of the state as the main driver. The goal was to use these common materials and incorporate them in a unique way, the same method by which the consumer creates a trend pattern.

Therefore, the concept of the Richmond satellite office is born from the same primitive process consumers follow that leads to the creation of a trend, picking out the special from the ordinary.

Type: Corporate

Website: www.trendwatching.com

Owner: VCU

Location: Richmond, VA 23220

VIGNETTES

Blue Bliss Carnegie

Parcs by Bene

WAITING AREA & RECEPTION

Red Bliss Carnegie

3-form Chroma Midnight

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T R E N DWATC H I N G . C O M SAT E L L I T E O F F I C E phase 2: reception & overall office The play room, adjacent to the waiting area, reiterates the casual atmosphere of the company by opening up their play room to the incoming guests. The play room features a yoga room, a treadmill, and modular seating from MOLO to create a space of relaxation for the employees. The ambiance in the room is enhanced by the bold prints from 1x photo applied as wall coverings.

Gallery Green Wall of Deesawat

T H E P L AY RO O M

Softseating by MOLO

the LOUNGE

The Lounge is the heart of the Trend Watching office.

Designed to promote and increase collaboration, the large huddle space features a lounge feel that blends furniture from BENE and Haworth that can be used for informal meetings and as hang out spots. Whiteboards adjacent to a wide table, an enclave, a kitchen, and various seating arrangement. MOLO softlight clouds are used to soften the hard edges of the trellis.

Kitchen by LAGO

Soflight by MOLO

Stitz Chair by Whilkhahn

Trellis Brick Bond Pattern Detail

The manner in which the wood trellis is stacked resembles the bond pattern of brick, one of the two inspirational vernacular materials chosen. The straw is represented through the shredded paper ecoresin panel from 3-form.

THE LOUNGE

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T R E N DWATC H I N G . C O M SAT E L L I T E O F F I C E phase 2: reception & overall office The workstation system is designed to provide privacy while keeping the area open enough to promote collaboration.

Acoustic ceiling panels from Texaa are installed above the desks to control noise levels. In addition, a technology station is located at the end of the desks to encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

Babel Tables Bla Station

Northern Icon Storage cart

Boo Chairs by Bla Station

Technology Station by Bene

Premise MoxieXSeries Haworth

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1. Storefront Logo 2. Red Resin 3. Green Resin 4. Blue Resin 5. Yellow Resin 6. Polished Stainless Steel

VIEW FROM SIDEWALK

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MOB + STOREFRONT BIKE RACK Inspired by the lack of trees on our block, the design of these bike racks seeks to create a protective canopy resembling that of a tree sheltering both the bikes and the visiting pedestrians. From it’s protective branches to its nutrientcollecting roots, these bike racks serve as a metaphor to our presence at MOB. Type: Civic

Website: www.storefront.com

Owner: Storefront + MOB

Location: 205-207 East Broad Richmond, VA 23220

AERIAL VIEW

VIEW FROM STREET

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C LS ITNUIDCI O+ 4W2 1E LRLENNEOSVSA TC OE N T E R Inspired by spatial plane between the top of the trees and clouds, the concept for the clinic seeks to recreate the feeling of placidity and calmness within the space.

In order to create an innovative community wellness center, the floor plan mimics that of a mall, creating large open spaces showcasing local artists, artisans, a community kitchen along with a gym, pharmacy, event space, and a child daycare.

This project was month long endevour for the Interiors and Sources I Like Design Competition, achieving second place and a spread on Interiors and Sources magazine.

Type: Healthcare

Website: http://www.gspnet.com

Client: Gresham Smith

Location: Downtwon, Nashville

FINAL FLOOR PLAN

BAT H A XO N

PROCESS WORK

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B E L L E I S L E BAT H S Studio 421 serves the students of the VCU Fashion Merchandising department. The program involved a classroom, a conference room, and storage for historical garments.

Concept: The design focuses on the idea of creating a runway for the fashion merchandising students who, despite studying fashion, lack the amazing experince of having their work showcased on a runway. The runway is delivered in a large red cargo container that becomes the organizing element between the three spaces and opens up into the classroom, alluding to the merchandising aspect of their majors. The design also explores different ways of dividing a cubic space in three.

Type: Parks & Recreation

Website: http://jamesriverpark.org

Client: Rab McClure

Location: Belle Isle Richmond, VA 23220

SKETCHES

dark basswood depicts new structure built with existing materials

existing quarry ruins light basswood depicts new material

wax is used to depict the site

FINAL MODEL

MODEL SHOTS

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B E L L E I S L E BAT H S

RENDERINGS

CAPTURING EVERY MOMENT

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SYST E M M AT I C C U B E This project was a one week charette that sought to find a reconciliation between two objects. My objects were a rib and piece of hardware.

I was inspired by the geometric qualities of the objects and incorporate the continuity of the circles on the piece of hardware and the idea of contraction and expansion of the ribs when breathing.

RIB + CONCEPT MODEL + HARDWARE

Expanded seating area to be used as study/library and serve as extra seating during event

The three-sided fireplace will now feature a TV on both sides and is anchored by shelving acting as the main architectural feature in the suite

Larger desk faces TV over fireplace and can be nested against wall to act as buffett

New central wet bar location will serve as focal point as well New entry location features wood flooring that extends into wetbar

Private toilet location Larger bedroom entrance

New powder room for guest convenience

Bathroom with larger vanity and shower

wet bar and foyer flooring ceiling trim and molding trim and molding color

carpet with yarn colors overdrapery and sheer

FINAL FLOORPLAN

By taking out the tub in the bathroom, bedroom size has increased

Egress Path - 64’

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H I LTO N C H E C K E RS P R E S I D E N T I A L S U I T E This project was done during my time at Baskervill for the Hilton brand. The head designers on the project were Matthew Marsili and Jenny Compton. Matthew decided the Hollywood Regency theme and I was in charge of the presentation, picking out the ff&e, and the space planning of the suite under his supervision. The project will be completed in 2013.

Type: Hospitality Client: Hilton

Website: http://www3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/california/hilton-checkers-los-angeles-LAXCHHF/index.html

Location: 535 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Pillow

Main Upholstery

Powder Room Vanity

FOYER + POWDER ROOM

Main Wall Covering Main Upholstery Pillow Options Main Upholstery

End Table

LIVING AREA

Used as cocktail tables

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H I LTO N C H E C K E RS P R E S I D E N T I A L S U I T E

BAT H RO O M

Main Upholstery

Pillow

Bed Scarf

BEDROOM

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R HOME MAGAZINE Featured in the yearly HOT LIST as one of Richmond’s top 10 innovators in 2013.

The article discusses my project that seeks to create Richmond’s first parklet. Parklet’s are tiny public spaces that seek to reuse wasted space around the city, turning them into green areas for the community. I made four prototypes that can be viewed in page 14.

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INTERIORS & SOURCES MAGAZINE & T H E C O M M O N W E A LT H T I M E S Featured in Interiors & Sources as a runner up for the I Like Design Competition. The competition consisted of designing a clinic and wellness center for Gresham Smith & Partners. More information on the project can be found on page 42.

Featured in The Commonwealth Times for my entry to the I Like Design Competition.

The article discusses the project and the competition.

THANK YOU Ricardo Hernandez-Perez hernandezpra@gmail.com 757.817.2005