Selina Bui Interior Design Portfolio

Interior Design Portfolio.

by Selina Bui

Table of Contents.

SporeSphere

Office Of The Future

Spring | 2024

Roots Residence

Assisted Living Facility

Fall | 2023

Eco - Futurism

University Campus Library

Spring | 2023

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SporeSphere

Office Of The Future

Partners : Krista Smith & Mary Torpey

Graphic Design Team : Clarissa Olsen & Carly White

Interdisciplinary collaboration to shape the ‘Workplace of Tomorrow’. Our team, comprised of interior and industrial designers, merged individual ideas into a cohesive design aimed at enhancing workplace functionality and employee well-being. Also collaborating with graphic designers, we crafted brand packages to maintain a cohesive brand identity across the space. Ultimately, our project demonstrated the practical application of interdisciplinary principles in creating a forward-thinking workplace.

Focusing on nature’s persistence against forces like global warming and on the social impacts of climate change, specifically inequality and social hierarchies. Using the power of connection to combat these symptoms. We are using petri dishes for inspiration and contrasting the sterile environment, with mold’s colorful appearance, growth, and intelligence.

SporeSphere | Office Of The Future Spring 2024

Site + Users

The Blake Building ,Washington D.C.

Novartis Employees

Novartis, a global healthcare company, develops innovative medicines to combat major diseases, extending and enhancing lives through science and technology. They prioritize global impact, providing essential medication to those in need while ensuring wellness for all product users.

Company Values & Goals

Prioritzing innovation and sustainability, targeting carbon, water, and plastic neutrality by 2030 and aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2040. They also invest in renewable energy and innovative technologies.

Problem Identification

Climate Change

We believe heightened awareness of the outdoor environment can inspire users to effect positive change, reinforcing Novartis’ ideals.

Employee Wellness

A workplace that connects employees with their surroundings and the outdoors enhances wellbeing, reducing stress and boosting productivity.

Our aim with this design is to increase the connection between Novartis employees and the world around them.

Research Summary

Evidence-Based Design Approach

Individually, we researched and designed new products to enhance the workplace, targeting specific challenges. Our aim is to create innovative solutions that effectively address workplace issues, seamlessly fitting into diverse environments.

Brand Package

(Created

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Clarissa Olson & Carly White)

Extracting from brand colors, we designated colors for public, shared, and office spaces.

Design Elements

Organic, curved shapes in every aspect of the space, including its layout, furniture selections, patterns

Interactive Art

To engage employees and stimulate connection to company culture.

Biophilic Technology

Incorporating synthetic nature to enhance the indoor experience.

Sunlight Therapy

Utilizing natural and artificial sunlight to enhance mental well-being.

Promoting awareness of environment through by mindful interaction with surroundings.

Inspired by mold and spore growth, reflecting the expansion and development of the company. Growth

11th Floor - Reception

Brand Incorporation

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Feature wall which showcases and emphasizes Novartis’ global reach as a company.

Wayfinding kiosks screen which will help users navigate their way through the space.

App Interface

(Created by Mary Torpey )

The app will serve as the connecting point for all Novartis employees can track productivity, customize biophilic partitions, track their mood,

Employees can personalize their biophilic screens via the app, adding and live nature videos to connect with the outdoors from their desks.

Kiosk Map by Mary Torpey

Created by Graphic Design Team

The focal point of the reception lounge, the Novartis feature wall, welcoming visitors into the space and setting the tone for their experience within the Novartis ecosystem.

2 Curvilinear elements are employed throughout the space, evident in the materiality patterns and floor design and reflected in the ceiling design. 1 1 1 1 3

The lounge area features furniture with organic shapes, serving as a gathering space while you await meetings in the conference rooms.

11th Floor - Conference Room

11th Floor - Reception Lounge

Material Board

Playful pops of color inspired by the hues of mold, blending various organic patterns with subdued neutrals for a sleek and modern aesthetic.

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11th Floor - Open Lounge

1 1 As part of the wellness initiative, a to encourage employees to promote in physical and mental wellbeing. Rock Climbing Wall

1. Health Ceramics Dual Glaze Tile in Geyser

2. Interface Carpet Tile in Flint/Moss

3. Maharam Linden Upholstery in Cavalry

4. Mutina Tile in Primavera

5. Apricot Wood

SporeSphere | Office Of The Future Spring 2024

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Integration of Sunlight

The incorporation of skylights in this area not only utilizes natural daylighting but also motivates individuals to utilize the wellness facilities on the 12th floor.

Wayfinding Signage

Signage designed with the brand’s packaging guides individuals to navigate both the 11th and 12th floors seamlessly.

11th Floor - Monumental Staircase

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SporeSphere | Office Of The Future Spring

Biophilic Technology- EcoFlex Partition

My research investigated technology-driven biophilic design in the workplace

From this, I developed the EcoFlex partition, integrating digital nature views and personalized widgets into individual work desks.

The EcoFlex partition complements a larger display featuring live views of the environment. It also notifies others of ongoing meetings or events within the office.

11th Floor - Manufacturing Office

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To distinguish between office departments, each one is assigned a specific ceiling color corresponding to its identity.

Each office or meeting room is equipped with a reservation screen outside, indicating its availability. Reservations can be made through the app.

02 Roots Residence

Assisted Living Facility

Partners : Krista Smith, Carson Underwood, and Sydnee Gifford

Assisted living facilities are designed to meet various personal and medical care needs, such as medication assistance, daily living support, and companionship. These spaces offer private suites, shared amenities, and aim to promote independence while ensuring a secure and optimistic environment for residents and their families

An assisted living facility should be an environment that encourages a feeling of belonging within a diverse population of residents. Meeting not only their physical needs but also nourishing their mental well-being by fostering cultural expression. To achieve this we will focus on inclusivity, safety, and overall resident-centered care to cultivate a community within our spaces.

Roots Residence | Assisted Living Facility

AMA Plaza, Chicago, IL

Site Roots Residence will be an assisted living facility on the 2nd - 6th floors of the AMA plaza. The AMA Plaza is an iconic example of the International Style of architecture, showcasing functionalism and structural expression.

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Users

Immigrant Seniors

Approximately 18% of Chicago’s overall population consists of immigrants, with the predominant influx originating from Mexico, Korea, and the Philippines. Among these immigrants are individuals facing language barriers, having previously resided in smaller communities. Mental health challenges often arise due to limited social support and past traumatic experiences associated with immigration.

40% of nursing home residents exhibit a sense of loneliness

Spatial Programming

Our community mirrors a Jenga block, where each part is essential to the whole. Removing a single block would cause the entire tower to collapse. In planning, this involves accommodating all occupants—residents, staff, and families—in private and public spaces within the building.

Lower bar seating aids accessibility for those with mobility challenges.

Promotes intimacy and social interaction through eye-level conversations.

Banquette seating fosters a communal atmosphere with its bench-like design.

Resident Floor 5- Community Lounge

The community lounge serves as a central gathering space designed to foster socialization, relaxation, and engagement among residents. Its functions are geared towards creating a comfortable and inclusive environment where residents can interact and pursue leisure activities.

Community Lounge East Elevation *NTS

Open Kitchenette - Invites residents to gather, fostering shared meals and creating a central lounge for easy, communication in this inclusive design.

Lounge Floorplan *NTS

Evidence Based Design

Loneliness & Sense of Belonging

Shared Spaces - Encourages social interaction, group activities, and reduces isolation.

Accessibility - Clear signs, layouts, and adaptable furniture allows for better engagement within residents.

Personalization - Personalized living spaces empower residents, fostering comfort and individuality.

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Memorabilia Shelf - Displays residents’ cherished photos and mementos, creating a comforting and familiar ambiance that resonates with personal memories.

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Mixed Geometries - In seating, merging curved and sharply defined forms for versatile arrangements, symbolizing diverse spatial elements.

- Resident Suite

Built-in Bench - A secure and stable seating option within the shower, reducing the risk of slips and falls.

Resident Restroom Elevation *NTS

Fifth Floor - Resident Restroom

03 Eco - Futurism Campus Library

Partners : Krista Smith & Isabelle Gillette

This project focuses on enhancing and renovating the organization and spatial planning of Parks Library, which currently experiences underutilization due to inefficiencies. The existing space lacks accessibility features for neurodivergent and physically disabled users. By envisioning a more adaptable and lasting design for the third and fourth floors, our goal is to create an inclusive environment that fosters a sense belonging for all individuals who use the space.

Leveraging design to encourage an environment that promotes equity, comfort, adaptability, and flexibility. Seeking a more inviting and accessible environment for all users, enhancing engagement and usability across various student demographics.

Site

ISU Parks Library, Ames Iowa

The planned renovation of Parks Library will encompass the 3rd and 4th floors at the core of Iowa State University’s campus. Situated centrally, the design harmonizes the library’s original limestone structure and interiors with a spacious

Behavior Mapping

To ensure optimal space planning, we studied how students use the current Parks Library. This analysis helped identify specific student behaviors—studying, socializing, relaxing—and the devices they use, like phones, laptops, headphones, chargers, and tablets.

Activity

How people spend time in the library

Equipment

Frequently used equipment in the library

Capacity

Where people spend the most time in the library

Third Floor - The Hub

Interactive Screen

The Hub features an interactive screen that serves as a digital bulletin board, showcasing Iowa State events and information. Allows for students to reserve study rooms.

Modular Lounge Seating

Low modular seating creates a comfortable environment for students while also allowing for flexibility within the space.

Third Floor - Pair Seating

Ergonomic Furniture

Height-adjustable tables offer versatile height ranges and configurations, while task chairs adapt to the body for enhanced comfort.

Mixed Seating

The mounted table changes in height to provide variety in seating type, barstool, and bench seating with task lighting. 2

Spatial Zoning

Programming

The 3rd floor north, adjacent to the noisetransmitting atrium, is zoned for noise control. Smaller group-oriented furniture is placed near the atrium, while group seating is positioned at the rear. Zones cater to varying study group sizes, with furniture tailored accordingly.

Acoustical Wall Scape - Provides acoustical control within the study space.

Third Floor - Study Room

Chōwa Suites

Luxury Hotel

The project focused on designing luxurious hotel guest rooms and suites, emphasizing guest comfort, positive experiences, functional design, privacy, and technology integration. Ensuring guest comfort through well-designed furniture and lighting, it also optimized space and storage for practicality. Inclusive privacy features were incorporated alongside essential technology elements.

Chōwa Suites, inspired by traditional Japanese homes, offers a tranquil urban haven. Elevated above the bustling city, these rooms blend wood, washi paper, and stone with modern technology, creating a unique Tokyo experience. Connecting guests with nature, each room bathes in natural light, fostering a biophilic harmony and serene ambiance.

Site

Chiyoda Tokyo, Japan

Chōwa Suites | Luxury Hotel Summer 2023

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Chōwa Suites, situated in Tokyo’s Chiyoda ward, blends rich history and modernity. It harmonizes contemporary skyscrapers near Tokyo Station with preserved heritage in Hibiya and Kanda. This vibrant area merges history, government centers, commerce, and cultural allure, attracting locals and tourists.

Research

Traditional Minka Homes

The design concept was inspired by traditional Japanese “Minka” Homes, known for their diverse styles adapting to various regions and lifestyles.

Crafted from bamboo, wood, paper, textiles, and stone, these enduring structures exhibit remarkable craftsmanship and enduring construction techniques.

Site Map

Biophilia

Seamless blend of biophilic elements, framing the garden views with local wood and earthy tones, bringing the outdoors inside elegantly.

Surrounding Infrastructure

Ninomaru Garden

Imperial Palace

Technology

Integrated technology in the suite enhances the guest experience, offering both convenience and modernity at every opportunity.

Dual-Purpose Furniture

Optimizes space catering to guest needs like sleeping, working, or dining, ensuring flexibility.

Guests have dining options and a practical kitchenette for meal prep and socializing during longer stays.

Standard Suite - Bathroom

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Inspired by the Japanese Ofuro soaking tub, guests can experience traditional Japanese bathing practices. Alleviates stress, and enhances guest well-being.

Dimmable LED lighting allows guests to customize the brightness level to their preference, creating a comfortable, personalized environment.

Soaking Tub

2 LED Mirror

Corner Suite - Bedroom

1 Sit-down Storage Unit

Sit-storage units combine seating and storage, ideal for compact hotel rooms, reducing clutter while offering guests dedicated seating for enhanced relaxation and satisfaction.

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Bed Frame Unit

Guests effortlessly transition between relaxation and work within their room, as the bedframe doubles as a cozy sleeping spot and a functional workspace.

Corner Suite

Chōwa Suites | Luxury Hotel Summer 2023

Corner Suite Floorplan *NTS

Shoji Sliding Screen

Guests effortlessly slide the Shoji screen for private livingbathroom separation, filtering gentle light and connecting with natural illumination while ensuring personal space.

Elevation *NTS

Closet

Corner Suite - Living Room

1 TV Lift Cabinet

TV lift cabinets conceal the TV when unused, liberating valuable wall space. This fosters openness, prevents obstruction of scenic views and natural light from windows.

2 Built - in Bar

The built-in bar simplifies self-entertainment and socializing by providing a designated area for drink preparation and storage, maximizing space and organization. 1

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Herbal House Retail Store

Partner : Jordan Gillispie

This project aims to design a retail store for downtown Ames, Iowa. The shop will be in an existing space on the ground floor. With my partner, we were able to select the type of establishment we will design for, but the retailer must be a small, independent business. The selected retailer should also be a business we believe is viable in the Ames community.

Herbal House aims to foster tranquility and warmth by creating a space that connects the community with the earth, offering a serene ambiance within its design.

Herbal House | Retail Store

Main Street, Ames Iowa

Main Street in Ames, Iowa, is a bustling hub hosting local businesses, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Originating as a vital thoroughfare in the mid-1800s, it quickly evolved into a thriving commercial district to serve the growing community.

Herbal House For The Earth

The branding of Herbal House reflects the intricate patterns of tea leaves within organic shapes, representing a fusion of natural elegance and rooted essence. The color palette emphasizes rich browns and calming greens, evoking a natural, grounding allure.

Herbal House - Seating

Herbal House - Cashwrap

1 Self Sustainable Green Wall

With its irrigation system, it sustains itself by recycling water and nutrients.

2 Cash Wrap

Presents a captivating array of freshly baked pastries, cakes, and cookies displayed in glass

3 Vertical Dislay

Display shelves meticulously arranged to showcase various tea accessories.

Herbal House | Retail Store Fall 2022

Material Board

The material board incorporates light wood, various green shades, sage, mossy fabric tones, and brass/copper accents to create a calming, natureinspired ambiance like a tranquil tea garden within the cafe’s interior.

Herbal House - Bench

Other Works Core

Design

In the inaugural year, the Core Design Program encompasses various design coursework. This curriculum provides an extensive foundation of knowledge, serving as a platform that introduces students to various majors housed within the College of Design. Through this collective coursework, students embark on a shared experience, exploring the diverse disciplines within the college.

Conté Still Life

Conté Shading Pattern

Close up

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Thank you!

by Selina Bui