Samantha Shyer Student Portfolio

PROJECTS

1.

ZEN OASIS

2.

WISH UPON A STAR

3.

ARTIST LOFT

4.

5.

OLD FASHIONED SKIMS

PROJECT 1: ZEN OASIS

LOCATION:Aspen,CO

CLIENT:ayogainstructorandherhusbandliveinManhattanbut have a second home located in Aspen, CO. This two bedroom apartment is for them and their teenage daughter. This home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a bar, a living room, and a yoga studio. There is also an outdoor terrace that thefamilyusestoentertain.Thehomeactsasasanctuarytothe family,aplacetofindrelaxationandcomfort.

PROJECT 2: WISH UPON A STAR

Make-A-Wish is a non-profit organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With the help of volunteers side by side with families and doctors, 87% of alumni say their wish was a turning point in their treatment and 99% of doctors say wishes helprelievefamilyfromtraumaticstress.

This office space is meant to comfort those who enter the Make-A-Wish space. Although the space is meant for volunteers of the non-profit, it is important that the children who's wishes are being granted; as well as, their famiilies feel comfortable and welcome. The layout of the office focusses on the central wish of a child. That wish is supported by many factors including those who run the non-profit, expressed in the surroundingworkplaces.

PROJECT 3: ARTIST LOFT

Virgil Abloh was an American fashion designer. This loft was inspired by him and is located in New York. Abloh took his Chicago roots of street style and crossed it with luxury brands. HIs work is all about collaboration and social interaction. He has stated "my iPhone is my office. As long as my ohone has battery power I can continue to work and produce whatever I wantandneed".

This loft is a collaboration space that Abloh would have used as both an entertainment space and a work space. The design is influenced by his famous collaborations and brand OffWhite.

PROJECT 4: OLD FASHIONED

DESCRIPTION: Women’s & Men’s souhern inspired luxury apparel.

CLIENT: Women & Men, 25+. Classic, understated, well established. Lives a relaxed yet motivated lifestyle. A sophisticated person who dresses to impress without being flashy.

STORE PHILOSOPHY: Inspired by men, designed for all. Clients come in not just for the clothing and the accessories, but also for the experience. With a whiskey and cigar bar located in the back, Old Fashioned is a place for likeminded individuals to come together. Clients enjoy an exclusive lifestyle and are able to experience such in this southern speakeasy environment.

COMPETITORS: Traditional Hats Stores (Stetson, Kemo Sabe)

High End Department Stores (Richards, Harrods, Bergdorf Goodman)

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

PROJECT 5: SKIMS

Skims produces techincally constructed shapewear that enhances curves and undergarments that stretch to every size.

Skims sets.new standards by providing solutions to every body. Their goal is to consistently innovate on the past and advance their industry for the future. The founders are Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede, and Jens Grede.

RThis commercial bathroom is designed with women in mind in relation to the forms within the space. The neutral, yet varied, pallette falls in line with Skims and their inclusive motive.