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Rinda Dennis
Interior Architecture & Design Portfolio
About Me
Hello! My name is Rinda Dennis, and I am a graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture & Design degree from Harding University.
I believe that design impacts lives, and it goes beyond the aesthetics of a space. It can affect people mentally and physically. Design can rejuvenate people by creating environments that optimize comfort, reduce stress, and promote well-being for its users. This is done through thoughtful layouts, certain elements, or principles. I believe in designing a functional space that improves the lives of the users. I believe design goes beyond creating a functional space. I love being a part of the whole design process.
Rinda
Dennis www.linkedin.com/in/rindadennis rindadesigns@gmail.com
Sweet Haven Pediatrics
Healthcare / Fall 2023
Project Statement
Sweet Haven Pediatric Clinic is a new clinic located in Baltimore Maryland. The new clinic will provide complete pediatric primary care from birth to 18, including accommodations for behavioral health treatment. The clinic’s design will include exam rooms, public areas, administrative and physician workrooms, manager’s office, nurse’s station, staff lounge, medical room, soil room, family and staff restrooms, patient education room, and an outdoor area.
Area: 3,5000 ft²
Software: Revit, Enscape
LOCATION
Eager
Baltimore, Maryland
COLOR PALETTE
CONCEPT STATEMENT
Thoughtful design considerations contributes to a welcoming atmosphere that alleviates anxiety and fear commonly associated with medical settings. The design concept for Sweet Haven Pediatrics Clinic draws inspiration from cotton candy. Cotton candy is a universal treat that everyone enjoys. The concept is inspired by the many layers that every adolescent possesses. Just like children, cotton candy is made up of many layers. The design will incorporate shape and texture throughout the space to create a harmonious atmosphere. Soft, curved shapes can be seen in furnishings and architectural details. Sweet Haven uses vibrant colors, playful furniture, and age-appropriate design to contribute to a positive and comforting experience for the children and their families. By incorporating these elements, the design will create an environment that provides a fun and harmonious experience within the clinic.
FLOOR PLAN
This floor plan considers the caregivers to ensure an effective workflow and easy navigation. With the exception of the behavioral exam room, all exam rooms are identical.
CORRIDOR PATIENT EDUCATION
The lights under the rooms light up red when in use and green when available. The ceiling’s acoustic properties provide auditorial privacy.
MATERIALS
The reception desk was created with children in mind. The desk features a built-in step for smaller children. It builds trust with younger patients by allowing them to view the receptionist and what they are doing.
The Harmony Hotel
Hospitality / Spring 2023
Project Description
This project is a two-week charrette centered on designing a boutique hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, known as Music City. Named Harmony Hotel to reflect the city’s rich musical heritage, the project focuses on the design of the hotel’s lobby and key amenities. Inspired by Nashville’s vibrant music scene, the Harmony Hotel features a bar, live music performances, and a dance floor, creating an engaging and immersive experience for guests.
Area: 7,200 ft²
Software: Revit, Enscape
CONCEPT STATEMENT
The design concept for The Harmony Hotel is rooted in Nashville’s rich cultural history and vibrant music scene. Drawing inspiration from the city’s energy and charm, the design utilizes light, color, scale, and emphasis to create a dynamic and inviting space. The use of light is seen through large windows and unique lighting details. The use of colors captures the ambiance of the music city scene. Scale is played with through the use of large items to bring moments of emphasis in a whimsical way. The overall concept for The Harmony Hotel is a celebration of the city’s energy, charm, and cultural heritage.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan is divided into two parts: lobby and bar. The lobby area features a reception, concierge, and valet desk. The lobby also includes comfy seating. The bar’s section of the plan includes bar-style seating, as well as booth and table seating. The bar offers live music, so there is a stage and a dance floor.
MOOD BOARD
MOOD BOARD
All of the colors used in the lobby are warm tones to create an inviting atmosphere. With twenty-foot ceilings, the design plays with scale and makes the furniture look smaller, creating a whimsical space. The lighting in this room references Nashville and its music scene. The above lights are intended to resemble a guitar pick. While the huge windows let in natural light, they also add a sense of southern charm to the space. The style of the windows, patterned curtains, and the “living room” spaces by the windows all convey southern charm.
BAR
The bar space has lower ceilings and darker colors to create a moody atmosphere. The booth wall has wall molding details and accent wallpaper to create the welcoming atmosphere that Nashville has. Molding detail are also visible on the siding of bar. The Nashville environment offers numerous photo opportunities, and this bar has a wall designed for that purpose.
Searcy Branding
Group Commercial / Spring 2023
Project Description
This branding project has been a long-term collaboration involving Harding University’s Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Interior Architecture & Design students. This year, two teams were tasked with rebranding the city of Searcy Arkansas. This involved creating a new brand for the city’s identity. The popular Spring Park, the city administrative building, and the official welcome center all needed to be rebranded. I personally focused on the city administration building.
Area: 9,650 ft²
Software: Revit, Enscape
The designs shown below are the final branding designs created by the graphics team. The colors used combine the old small-town charm with a new vibrant life. The interior team incorporated the existing building’s mid-century modern style into the new design. The combination of modern finishes and historical architectural elements transforms Searcy’s identity. With a strong heritage of community, wholesome hometown fun, and small business, the brand embodies both Searcy’s past and its future.
SITE
The administration building houses the city officials’ offices. The reception is the first thing visitors and city officials will see, so it was important to create a welcoming environment. The design drew inspiration from the mid-century time period with straight lines, wood elements, and warm tones. The offices’ glass walls reflect the mid-century design of the building’s upper windows. The wall separation between the work cafe and reception area is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Japanese style.
113 E Pleasure Ave, Searcy, AR 72143 RECEPTION
WORK CAFE
LARGE MEETING ROOM
The public can rent the lounge area and large meeting room for events. It features a sink, counter space, and two private restrooms. In addition to having a secure key card entry to the rest of the building, the lounge has its own outdoor entrance. The meeting room can accommodate up to one hundred people. The lounge area offers beautiful views of the reconstructed Spring Park, making it the perfect spot for hosting gatherings.
NEXT Office
Workplace / Fall 2022
Project Description
NEXT, is a leading global consumer robot company based in Providence, Rhode Island. NEXT creates consumer electronics and appliances that are designed to help you. NEXT’S purpose is to improve everyday living through robotics. NEXT will use a hybrid workplace model to provide employees with freedom to work from home or the office, based on individual needs. Next is designed to encourage a social, collaborative work, so that employees can learn from each other. Employees will be able to focus and rejuvenate in personal spaces at the NEXT office.
Area: 12,000 ft²
Software: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
Client: NEXT Robotics
CONCEPT STATEMENT
Wave is a raised mass of water on the surface caused by wind or tides that cause the water’s surface to rise and fall. The iconic shape of the wave is derived from the rise and fall of the water. Each wave is uniquely its own, but it is also a part of something greater. NEXT is a company that values diversity and inclusivity. One of its core values actually is “Be Authentic, Be You”. That is where the concept of the wave comes from. The NEXT design will use curved shapes and visual textures in a harmonious way to create a rejuvenating space.
COLOR PALETTE
The colors used through out the space will be tints of orange and blue. The blue was chosen to represent a rejuvenating workspace. The orange was used to provide a little counter-balance the blue by providing an energetic space. The typeface uses rounded edges to bring in a calm impression.
RGB: 169,208,213
REVERSE LOGO
RGB: 254,2078,154
RGB: 252,226,185
ADDRESS
101 Seaport Blvd.
Suite 600
Boston, MA 02210
WORK CAFE
WORKSTATIONS
The dedicated space was designed to provide a relaxed, welcoming setting for collaboration. The curtains and floor change offer a comfortable level of privacy. The wall behind the TV is tackable space for projects. The desks used for the work stations are height-adjustable. The meeting room’s glass wall has an adjustable frosting setting.
MEETING ROOM
Wellness House 5
Residential / Spring 2022
Project Statement
This house was designed for a family of three, so it needs to meet their needs and family goals. David and Sarah are in their fifties, and they have a tenth grade daughter, Ella. David is a veteran who was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of a severe injury sustained during the war and is wheelchair bound. This house will be their forever home, therefore the goal is for this house to promote wellness in every way. This means the house will be designed with aging in place, inclusive design, universal design, accessibility design, wellness, and trauma-informed design. This will be there dream home.
Area: 3,000 ft²
Software: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
Client: The Millers
This project placed silver in the large residential category of an American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) student competition.
4098 Gainer Ct, Hutto, TX 78634
CONCEPT STATEMENT
Cognitive therapy has been proven to help with PTSD and trauma. Cognition is the process of gaining knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and senses. The frontal lobe region of the brain is responsible for cognitive function. The influence of the house comes from the frontal lobe. The design will draw from the soft and rounded curve of the frontal lobe. It will put the client at ease and allow for strong, effortless conversation. The design will use soft curved lines and rhythm to establish a calm space. The use of soft colors, and materials, will also help create a restful environment.
Texas is the best overall state for a disabled veteran to live in. The benefits offered to them are unlike any other state. It is one of only two states that offers full exemptions from property taxes for disabled veterans. Texas also has no state income tax. Hutto is the safest place in Texas to live. When raising a teen, it’s important to look at safe places to live. Hutto has a population size of about 30,000. It’s is only thirty minutes away from the city life of Austin, Texas. White water rafting is a good coping mechanism for war veterans, so the site is only thirty minutes from a white water rafting facility.
WELLNESS STATEMENT
Wellness is an important aspect of design. It can boost the overall wellbeing of human beings. The design for the wellness house considers both physical and mental health. The in-home workout space and air purifier are designed to aid with physical health. The soft-close cabinets and drawers, courtyard, and colors are aimed to help with mental illnesses like PTSD. The design pays special attention aging in place design components. The house is universal, and easy to understand. From the kitchen oven to the bathroom sink, every area of the house is wheelchair accessible. The house is designed to be functional by all types of people.
The openness of this floor plan was designed to motivate communication while keeping everything accessible. Floor Plan
ICONS
The kitchen takes all aspects of wellbeing into consideration. The island was designed with a lower overhang to accommodate David’s wheelchair. The refrigerator dispensers have been lowered to make them more accessible. The sink and cooktop are height-adjustable, and the wall oven opens vertically to enable universal design. A portion of the backsplash are mirrors, which helps David with his PTSD by letting him see people behind him. The blue used on the cabinets are intended to create a sense of trust and strength.
LIVING ROOM
Green is used in this room because it is a relaxing color, which is beneficial for David’s PTSD. Curves and wood tones were used to enhance the calm atmosphere. The room has a five-foot turn circle on both sides of the bed, making it wheelchair accessible.
PRIMARY BATH
Accessibility factors in the bathroom include a roll-in shower with a five-foot turn circle, grab bars for the toilet, and an open height-adjustable sink. There is shelving next to the sink to compensate for the lost storage caused by the exposed sink. The plant wall is a unique way to create a calming atmosphere in the bathroom.
The mural behind the bed is custom-made. The office chair is a Steelcase Gesture chair. The ergonomic design includes arms that slide inward and outward to provide perfect posture when using a cell phone. The room also features a five-foot turn circle, allowing David to enter Ella’s room anytime he needs.
Rinda Dennis
rindadesigns@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/rindadennis