Sydney Lystad Interior Architecture Portfolio

sydneylystad2@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-lystad

hi! my name is sydney lystad and I am a third year interior architecture student at kansas state university. I enjoy creating spaces that provide unique experiences and tell a story. as a designer, I strive to create environments that not only inspire but also resonate with those who inhabit them. by seamlessly blending architectural forms, functions, and connections, I design to evoke emotions, spark conversation, and leave a lasting impression. my goals are to exceed expectations and deliver spaces that not only meet the needs of today but also anticipate the demands of tomorrow. I approach the design process with passion and dedication.

resume education

kansas state university college of architecture, planning, and design, manhattan, ks | m. interior architecture

august 2021-present; expected graduation: may 2026

gpa: 3.5

work experience

parachute home - sales associate

kansas city, mo

may 2023-present

possess expert knowledge of the brand and products, provide customer service skills, process incoming shipments,and make recommendations to customers.

blu hwy - hostess

kansas city, mo

may-august 2022

handled reservations, seated customers, bussed tables, and ran food for a locally-owned, national award winning restaurant.

pop deco creative - fashion merchandising intern

kansas city, mo

june-november 2019

helped design and create window displays for local boutiques.

skills

revit

enscape

rhino

adobe creative cloud programs

twinmotion sketching

hand drafting and modeling

activities

iida

august 2023-present pi beta phi sorority

august 2021-present women in design august 2021-present

community service

the children’s place

classroom volunteer

kansas city, mo

june 2018-february 2021

assisted teachers in a preschool for underprivileged children

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afterglow cafe

antcipation - explosion - haze

project concept

for this project, we were asked to design a memory cafe for the uk alzheimer’s society. the cafe is located in downtown phoenix, arizona. the purpose of the cafe is to celebrate the memories of the people the alzheimer’s society is benefitting. this was done by choosing a personal memory and translating the feeling of that memory into the space.

the memory I chose to incoporate into this cafe was from attending the taylor swift concert this past summer and all the emotions that occurred in this memory. the feelings of anticipation and explosion are displayed through the bright and playful environment by the way it embraces you as you enter. the anticipation builds up, the explosion of excitement occurs, and you leave in a haze.

revit, enscape, rhino, photoshop programs used

memory board

site analysis

downtown phoenix, az

existing building

coffee shop

entrances

anticipation explosion haze

1. main entrance

2. elevator entrance

3. table seating

4. merchandise 5. counter

6. bar/bench seating

restrooms

to go pickup

quiet seating

exit

patio seating

1. stairs

2. photo wall

3. booth/table seating

4. karaoke space

5. moveable seating

6. elevator entrance

section a-a

section b-b

antcipation

explosion haze

antcipation explosion haze

karaoke space

sheer curtains

fiber optics chandelier

stairs w/ led lights

counter

seating and merchandise

booth seating

karaoke space

antcipation

explosion

explosion

haze

willow lake farm

converge

project concept

for this project, we were asked to design a barn for willow lake student farm in manhattan, kansas. the farm also serves as a research facility for sustainable production practices for food sources. the goals of this project were to create a space that connects with nature, direct views out to the farm, promotes the farm, and bring people together.

all of the components of the willow lake student farm connect together with similar purposes. the orginal barn and the new addition are linked together to unite and converge the spaces and the people who occupy them. the open, central common areas and flex spaces connect all the people who are using this farm and encourage interaction between them.

site analysis

overall site

immediate site

exisiting building

pole barn

original barn

parking

original barn

link

new addition

washing station

1. main entrance

2. demo kitchen

3. tlex learning space

4. gathering/event space

5. moveable seating

6. restrooms/lockers

7. outdoor kitchen

8. firepits

9. link

10. office

11. research space

12. wash station

1. stairs

2. club meeting space

3. private study space

section a-a

section b-b

demo kitchen

club meeting space

flex learning space

gathering/event space

staircase

research lab

research lab kitchen

outdoor lounge

outdoor seating

acadia national park visitor center

dynamic nature

project concept

for this project we were asked to pick a national park and design an experiential visitor center. I chose acadia national park, located along the coast of maine. acadia is the first place in the united states to see the sunrise each morning. hundreds of visitors gather on cadillac mountain day after day to witness it.

the dynamic nature of acadia national park comes to life inside the visitor center due to how the sun path and seasons affect the experience within the space. the visitor center will allow visitors to experience the dynamic nature and different seasons, no matter what time of year they are visiting. the natural light will create a dynamic experience teaching visitors about the sun path and seasons experienced in the park. visitors will develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty inside the park, leaving them curious and eager to explore acadia.

site plan

1. visitor center

2. island shuttle stop

3. main entrance

4. staff entrance

5. parking

6. lounge patio

7. picnic patio

8. access roads

fall winter spring summer

1. main entrance

2. front desk

3. display wall

4. maps & information

5. gift shop

6. exhibit

7. restrooms

8. office

section a-a

section b-b

perspectives

gift shop

front desk

picnic patio

sun dial in exhibit space