INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO PORTFOLIO 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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workplace
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residential civic education
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over the pacific blue in touch go green in color force of nature
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OVER THE PACIFIC BLUE workplace
transparency ... the intrinsic need for connection makes part of our genetic makeup, and developing meaningful connections can cultivate a harmonious and productive work atmosphere. As such, solutions in workplace design can craft inclusive environments by employing transparent features to foster a sense of unity and accessibility ...
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Studio 2 - Spring 2019 | AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion
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inspiration sun
sky
sea
energy
flow
transparency
objective ... provide a design solution for a company headquarters that integrates open, private, and collaborative spaces while showcasing comprehension in office programming, space planning, and innovative workspace furniture systems. The building shell is predetermined, while the organization’s conceptualization and
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location are open to creative interpretation ... ... Sabio Inc. supplies eco-friendly fabrics to high-end car makers, offering alternatives to traditional materials. They aim to encourage the industry to embrace sustainability while enhancing finishes. Their goal is to be environmentally conscious, preserve luxury, and contribute to a better future ...
concept ... inspired by the San Diego warm blush sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, the workplace will be an open, bright, and transparent work environment. It will incorporate blue, yellow, and pink tones as an homage to the unique sunsets that can be view beyond the office windows and speak to the organization’s urgency for sustainability by including natural finishes, sustainable materials, and natural flora ...
open collaboartion c
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site ... settled along the coastal slopes of La Jolla, California, Sabio sits above an open field with little obstruction in all directions and southwest facing views of the Pacific Ocean. The building orientation inspired a space plan that provides panoramic views and maximizes daylight while limiting occupation on the south face of the office to minimize sunlight exposure ...
furniture steelcase
urban office
steelcase
height-adjustable desks
flex acoustic seating
modular, movable furniture
office floor plan
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room legend 1. reception 2. print, server & storage 3. CEO 4. CFO 5. large conference 6. finance 7. open collaboration a 8. private meeting a 9. private meeting b 10. design lead 11. discovery lead 12. customer service lead 13. sales lead 14. marketing lead 15. public relations lead 16. open collaboration b 17. open collaboration c 18. open collaboration d 19. private meeting c 20. small conference 21. maternity pod 22. print & storage 23. accounting office 24. break lounge A. design B. discovery C. customer service D1. sales D2. sales E. marketing F. public relations
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reception
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interface
daltile
danzer
carpet tile
quartz countertops
wood veneer panels
finishes
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open collaboration a
sustainability ... sustainable enhancements include finishes with recycled content that include carpet tile, automated roller shades, and acoustic light fixtures and ceiling baffles. Additionally, wall paints are specified to be low in VOCs, and the wood finish panels use FSC-certified wood veneers ...
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break lounge
building section
hunter douglas
luxxbox
turf
automated roller shades
acoustic pendant
acoustic ceiling baffles
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IN TOUCH residential
devotional ... home customization can be a profound personal commitment beyond defining spatial relationships with the walls we construct. Assimilating a client’s principles for living can enhance the home and create a rhythmic and devotional experience ...
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Studio 4 - Spring 2020 | AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion
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inspiration spirit
craft
mindful
grounded
artisanal
sustainable
objective ... provide a design solution for a client that includes a kitchen, dining space, living space, powder room, guest bedroom, guest ADA bathroom, bonus room, and primary bedroom with connecting bath and closet. A minimum quantity of plumbing fixtures, appliances, and seating capacities in living areas are also defined. The structure’s shell is predetermined, while the client residence’ conceptualization and
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location are open to creative interpretation ... ... the clients are a well-travelled young couple who craft ceramic tiles and are excited to renovate a building for work and living. They will use the lower level for their office and showroom and the upper level for their home. The clients are nature lovers, aspire for spiritual attunment, and desire a sophisticated, peaceful space to call home ...
concept ... in touch is a concept that aims to connect the clients’ domestic rythm with nature and spirituality. The residence provides harmony by offering ease in flow, connection to the outdoors, and spacial awareness considering the natural environment. Clean lines, neutral tones, natural finishes, and soft textures offer the sophistication and peace they desire ...
balcony
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02 IN TOUCH residential
programming ... the home links the living, dining, kitchen, and balcony on the east to make the most of the living space. This layout provides an indooroutdoor living experience, connecting the clients with the outdoors and the morning sun. In addition, private bedrooms lie on the west to attune with the falling sun, and lastly, a path of travel circles the auxiliary rooms at the center for circulation and ease of flow in the space ...
furniture medley home
custom upholstered sofa
solid wood nightstand
upholstered bed frame
residential floor plan
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room legend 1. entry vestibule 2. powder room 3. elevator 4. balcony 5. living room 6. dining 7. kitchen 8. storage 9. laundry 10. primary closet 11. primary bath 12. primary bedroom 13. flex / bed room 14. ADA bath
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primary bedroom
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pioneer millworks
daltile
custom design
white oak wood floor
honed porcelain slab
ceramic tile
primary bath
finishes
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kitchen
sustainability ... sustainable enhancements include FSCcertified wood for custom fabrications and lime plaster on walls for a natural, eco-friendly, and breathable surface with an artisanal finish. In addition, the furniture is regionally sourced and includes FSC-certified wood in a bio-based finish and Greenguard certified organic textiles ...
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living room
building section
waterworks
kitchen faucet
rbw lighting
chandelier
pendant
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GO GREEN IN COLOR civic
adaptability ... we must embrace new solutions to reduce our environmental impact and create a better future, as there is a need for more substantial resources to inspire and bring about positive change. As the saying goes, ‘inspired people inspire others,’ and we can apply the same approach to design strategies for the built environment to motivate action in others ...
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Studio 5 - Summer 2020 | AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion
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inspiration ignite
restore
inspire
engagement
footprint
vibrancy
objective ... provide a design solution for an empty city building within a community park and support the concept with research. Data collected by the surrounding community is required to endorse the tenant improvement project. The building is at the North Park Community Park on 2745 Howard Avenue in San Diego, California...
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... inspired by the local energy company’s Energy Innovation Center in central San Diego, the Green Urban Center is a community hub that provides free education on energy efficiency and sustainable practices for residents. The center also serves as a public meeting and event space, interactive showcase for sustainable innovations ....
concept ... the concept of ‘go green in color’ harmonizes the center’s mission with the community’s values by providing an inspiring environment for learning, connecting, and personal growth. The center’s design integrates an artistic quality with bold colors and sustainable elements as an appealing catalyst to inspire positive change ...
atrium
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complex floor plan
programming ... the center’s main entry faces south towards the park to enhance appeal and attract visitors. The reception area connects to all the primary spaces to ensure accessibility, while traffic flow is facilitated with a comfortable path of travel and multiple access points to spaces. In addition, some spaces have multiple entry points to optimize function and diverse use ...
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room legend 1. reception 2. café 3. café kitchen 4. employee restroom 5. conference room 6. lounge 7. private office 8. office pantry 9. janitorial closet 10. collaboration table 11. exhibition wall 12. ‘green’ kitchen 13. seating 14. men’s restroom 15. women’s restroom 16. workshop 1 storage 17. workshop 1 18. workshop 2 19. workshop 2 storage
furniture herman miller
woven textile accent chair
woven textile sofa
knoll
stackable desks & chairs
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reception
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level lines
3form
icestone
digital wallcovering
light diffusing acrylic
quartz countertop
finishes
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café
sustainability ... sustainable enhancements include finishes with recycled content to include carpet tile, countertops, and acoustic ceiling treatments. In addition, paints and wallcoverings are low in VOCs, and appliances are Energy Star rated. Lastly, the new build construction honors the existing footprint with the exception of the additional emergency staircase to the north ...
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green kitchem
building section
luxxbox
3form
turf
acoustic pendant lighting
suspended acoustic ceiling tiles
suspended acoustic ceiling baffle
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FORCE OF NATURE education
wellness ... people are at the heart of what keeps the world going. If we don’t prioritize our health and well-being, we can struggle and lose our ability to bounce back. Taking the time to pause, rest, and care for ourselves enables us to contribute more effectively to the well-being of everyone ...
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Senior Project - Spring 2021 | AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion
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inspiration undulation
growth
complete
mind fluctuates
awareness expands
remain whole
objective ... provide a research-based design solution that effectively responds to an issue of choice. The design solution is to solve the problem and be supported by factual information. This program addresses mental health in college students, as studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health articulate that this cohort is most at risk ... ... inspired by the The Mindfulness-Stress
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Reduction program that helps patients reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, the Sense Awareness Center provides students the same results using sensory awareness practices within five studios dedicated to each sense. Under stressful circumstances, common amongst college students, the connection to the five senses is more accessible than traditional mindfulness exercises ...
concept ... nature reflects our completeness, despite the highs and lows, as there is continual growth like the force of nature. Sense Awareness represents this journey in its architectural features, natural features, and textural finishes. Rammed earth walls ground one's energy, neutral tones clear the mind, and the orange accent color energizes symbolizes perseverance ...
taste tea bar
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site ... UC Santa Barbara is a pillar for mindfulness research and sits on a beautiful coastal cliff side in California, a perfect location for the Sense Awareness Center. In order to provide its resources to the student body while taking advantage of the natural surroundings, the project targets an open green space with southwest views of the lagoon, close to educational facilities, community spaces, residential areas, parking, and road access ...
furniture vincent sheppard
upholstered sofa
upholstered ottoman
upholstered lounge chair
center floor plan
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room legend 1. reception 2. touch studio 3. sight studio 4. taste tea bar 5. sound studio 6. scented garden 7. changing room 8. ADA restroom a 9. server room 10. storage 11. studio office 12. ADA restroom b 13. janitorial closet 14. ADA restroom c
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reception
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cali bamboo
sunbrella
bamboo flooring
upholstery fabric
finishes
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touch studio
sustainability
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... a predominant sustainable feature are the rammed earth walls, which are beautiful and eco-friendly. These walls are great for soundproofing, insulation, and fireproofing. Highly durable and natural as well. Bamboo flooring also provides an eco-friendly finish, as it is a rapidly renewable material. Lastly, the furniture seen in the reception is FSC-certified ...
sound studio
building section
eureka lighting
walls
eureka lighting
interior pendant light
rammed earth walls
exterior pendant light
thank you ...
ruben jara leed green associate bachelor of interior design 2021 rjara1111@icloud.com www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-jara-jr1111