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SOFIA ECHALIE interior design

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New York School of Interior Design New York, USA 2022 - 2024

MFA Interior Design

interior design

Chaos Group 2022

Interior Day & Night Rendering Certificate Dynamic Geometry Rendering Certificate

Florence Institute of Design International Florence, Italy 2018 - 2021

BA (Hons) Interior Design Validated by the University of Chester

University of Chester Chester, England 2018 - 2021

BA (Hons) Interior Design

CCFS La Sorbonne Paris, France 2017 - 2018

Cours de la civilisation francais de la Sorbonne Language & Phonetics lessons

SOFIA ECHALIE

My name is Sofia Echalie Nieto and I graduated from Florence Institute of Design International. Passionate and dedicated student with the desire to strengthen my skills and knowledge in interior design. Seeking to gain more experience to deliver quality designs, unique experiences, and client satisfaction.

DESIGN SKILLS 3DS Max

Resume

Sketchup Rhino AutoCAD Photoshop InDesign Lightroom Chaos Vray 3D Printing DIALux Microsoft Office Suit

LANGUAGE SKILLS Spanish

DESIGN EXPERIENCE The Carter Bar Queretaro, Qro. Mexico 2021 - 2022 Freelance opportunity to redesign The Carter Bar inspired by an English – Egyptian concept. All materials, finishes, lighting, and furniture were selected and specified in the design using technical drawings, renders, and material boards. Through the project completion, I collaborated with furniture manufacturers, architects, sculptors, blacksmiths, electricians, and importers.

Custom made furniture design including chairs, bar stools, sofas, benches, tables, bookshelves, columns, bar and DJ furniture in collaboration with Aydia, a large furniture manufacturer in Mexico City. I worked side by side with their carpenters to fix furniture details using AutoCAD, ensuring ergonomics and proper dimensions. Later on, worked with local upholsterers to fix last minute errors.

I created reflective ceiling plans to work with electricians and find new solutions to relocate wiring.

Bulbo, a lighting company in Mexico City, helped me select and import chandeliers, scones, and table lamps. Electricians and blacksmiths worked hand in hand during the lighting installation.

Collaborated with blacksmiths to design the handrailing and imported medallions to create a unique design.

Collaborated with local artisans and sculptors to recreate an Egyptian stone replica of 135x288 cm from Queen Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir El Bahari, Egypt. Custom made stone moldings were designed by local sculptors.

Collaborated with architects to redesign the ceiling structure, custom windows, and cover stone walls.

English French

Urban Design Srl Internship Florence, Italy 2020 Collaboration of interns and professionals of the design development of an urban playground in the heart of Florence. The project proposal was designed throughout four months next to university.

Get in touch

sofiaechalie@gmail.com

+ 52 442 376 5941

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The Carter Bar

Museum of Espionage

The Children´s Circle

Freelance

Commercial Design

Design Research Project

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Gentle Herd

NYU School of Interior Design

Idealisk Chair - IKEA

Retail Design

Interior Design

Furniture Design

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Le Murate Hotel

NYSID Lobby

The Roco Spa

Hospitality Design

Furniture Design

Hospitality Design

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The Carter Bar Freelance Project | Hacienda Laborcilla

Hacienda Laborcilla was initially designed as a traditional 18th century Mexican Hacienda, then transformed and restored almost entirely to become a Restaurant – Bar. The Hacienda opened its bar in 2010 mixing the Egyptian culture in its interior design. This project consisted of remodeling the bar in its entirety to change its identity to a luxurious and sophisticated space. I was inspired Fall 2022

mainly by the eclecticism, opulence, and theatricality of Jacques Garcia. Especially in his designs Hotel Costes in Paris and Nomad Hotel in New York.

I followed an Egpytian concept requested by the client by including Egyptian statues, custom made Egyptian stones, and a material palette that includes quarry stone with sandy tones, red and dark blue velvet fabrics for the seating areas, patterned Casa Mance accent fabrics, golden ceilings, and extensive use of wood. The aim to the renovation was to create an ambiance where guests transport themselves out of time to live a unique

Location: Queretaro, Mexico

expierence.

Location: Queretaro, Mexico

Ceiling Design

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Freelance Project

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Location: Queretaro

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CEILING

SPEAKERS

WINDOWS

Location: Queretaro, Mexico

CIRCULATION

ACCESS

In collaboration with architects, we covered the slopes for a plain ceiling and added wood frames alligned with the windows.

A library surrounds the custom made speakers to integrate them in the design for an intimate ambiance.

In collaboration with architects, we redesigned the windows overlooking the restaurant to a traditional aluminum design.

The circulation for the staff consists of stairs in the bar area that connect the bar with the ground floor where the kitchen is located.

The bar contains three entrances, two from the restaurant and one from the street.

Location: Queretaro Fall 2022

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Location: Queretaro, Mexico Freelance Project

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Custom made furniture design including chairs, bar stools, sofas, benches, tables, bookshelves, columns, bar

Location: Queretaro

and DJ furniture in collaboration with Aydia, a large furniture manufacturer in Mexico City.

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Museum of Espionage MoMi - Museum of the Moving Image

This project consisted of designing a new extension to the Museum of the Moving Image in New York. The museum provides a Spring 2023

deeper understanding and appreciation of art, history, technique, and technology of film and digital media focused on the espionage and thriller genre, specifically the James Bond movies. The spy film genre deals with fictional espionage and takes inspiration from real-life events or as a basis for fantasy. Spy films show the espionage activities of government agents and their risk of being discovered by their

Location: New York, NY

enemies. They present a hero and a villain.

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MoMi is a film museum originally located in Queens. Its mission is to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of art, history, technique, and technology of film and digital media. The new project location in Manhattan is an extension to thriller-espionage films. The first exhibition will be dedicated to the James Bond collection. The exhibition starts on the second floor of the museum

Location: New York, NY

with an introduction to Ian Fleming and the first 007 movies. It continues through the fifth floor with the most recent James Bond films.

| 15 New York School of Interior Design A continuation of the James Bond movies with gallery spaces featuring actors Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.

Displays several gallery spaces showing the continuation of the James Bond movies, with actors George Lazenby and Roger Moore.

Gallery spaces including Ian Fleming and the James Bond timeline. Gallery space featuring the inception of 007 movies with actor Sean Connery.

The main entrance is located on the first floor where a bridge connects to the ticket area, restaurant, and store.

The cellar was carved down 3ft to gain height in the auditorium and conference room. The library is open, where you can see the entrance bridge above it.

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highlighting the actor Daniel Craig.

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A continuation of the James Bond movies,

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The circulation throughout the building consists of two elevators and public staircases that rise from the basement to the ground floor, and from the 1st floor to the 6th floor. The staircases are not consistent and go in opposite directions creating excitement and the feeling of a chase scene. This concept is seen

Location: New York, NY

Spring 2023

throughout the movement of the exhibitions.

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1 1. Entrance 2. Ticket Area / Security Gate 3. Coat Check In 4. Coat Check Out 5. Restaurant 6. Store

Location: New York, NY

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7. Stair Movie Lounge

Location: New York, NY Spring 2023

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Location: New York, NY

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1. Cinema

2. Confernce Room

3. Library

4. Lounge Area

Location: New York, NY

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Ian Fleming exhibition. Typical layout from 2nd floor to 3rd floor for a consistant experience.

2-3 1. Gallery Space 1 2. Exhibition 1: Ian Fleming 3. 007 Timeline

Location: New York, NY

4. Gallery Space 2 5. Sean Connery Film Room 6. George Lazenby and

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Typical layout from 4th floor to 5th floor for a consistant experience.

4-5 1. Gallery Space 1 2. Exhibition 3: Timothy Dalton 3. Gallery Space 2

5. Timothy Dalton Film Room 6. Daniel Craig Film Room

Location: New York, NY

4. Pierce Brosnan Film Room

Location: Florence, Italy

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The Children´s Circle

Kindergarden

Florence Institute of Design International

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June 21, 2020 - 10:00 AM

September 22, 2020 - 10:00 AM

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The Children’s Circle is a kindergarten I designed for my Design Research Project at university. The project is based on a real-life location in Calenzano, a commune in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany. Alba Srl was founded in 1993 and is part of the Apparel Manufacturing Industry, leather goods headquarter. Based on my research and understanding of pre-school growth and learning, I considered various facilitates the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children.

Location: Florence, Italy

rules and needs when designing a space that

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Having decided to make changes to the building’s structure, I followed the concept “Circles in Architecture” to give an identity to the kindergarten. The circle is all about Spring 2021

inclusion, and it represents connection, unity, and community. I translated the concept into the project by designing semi-circular windows of the classroom’s façade overlooking the courtyard, circular ramps, round doors, soft wall corners, and organic furniture. Other changes were made to the building, such as opening a skylight and demolishing walls for an open plan ground floor. I increased the availability of natural light, which is known to improve wellbeing and academic performance. Colors are used intentionally for orientation to stimulate cognitive

Location: Florence, Italy

processes and development. All furniture and spaces were designed according to safety guidelines for young children of different ages.

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Floorplan Ground Floor

01. Entrance

05. Teacher’s Lounge

09. Mechanical Room

13. Kindergarten 1

17. Napping Area

02. Office/Reception

06. Music Room

10. WC

14. Kindergarten 2

18. Storage Room

03. Infirmary

07. Gardening

11. Interior Courtyard

15. Kindergarten 3

04. Technology Lab

08. Art Room

12. Indoor Playroom

16. Library

Location: Florence, Italy

Floorplan First Floor

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The windows help reduce noise levels by up to 35 decibels and help regulate temperatures by blocking heat or cold. Lamination increases the strength of glass protecting it from shattering. Glass lamination is made by either PVC or

Location: Florence, Italy

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Resins.

1// Timber Section 60 mm

7// Slotted Silicone Block

2// Screw 25 mm

8// Screw 50 mm

3// Top Slotted Timber Bead

9// Two Piece Heel & Toe Block

4// Slotted Wedge

10// Self Adhesive Wedge

5// Double Glazed Glass 5mm

11// Bottom Drainage Adaptor

6// Bottom Slotted Timber Bead

10 mm diameter

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1// Glass 6mm

1// Wood rail 5mm

3// Silicon

2// Rubber

4// Glue Cushion 5 mm

3// Metal Support for Rail 15mm

5// Anchor Bolt M6X60

4// Silicon

Location: Florence, Italy

2// “U” Wood Chanel

Kindergarten 1 // The Yellow Room

Kindergarten 2 // The Mint Room

Yellow is the brightest and most energizing of the warm colors. It is

The color Mint promotes feelings of tranquility, balance of emotions, and

associated with happiness, sunshine, and hope. The reason to use this

calmness, I chose this color for the second-year class because it is a new

color in the design is to match the energy of the new, smaller children and

transition, a new year, a new change. The color palette can help children

promote happiness.

relax through this transition.

Kindergarten 3 // The Orange Room

Kindergarten 4 // The Green Room

Orange is a vibrant and energetic color that can be associated with the

The Green color is very down-to-earth. It balances the energy of the yellow

changes of seasons. Therefore, it is linked to represent change and

and the calming of the blue. It is the color of nature therefore the reason to

movement in general. I chose this color for the last year of kindergarten

integrate it in this room.

because it is the end of a stage, new changes are approaching.

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Interior Playroom // The Castle Room A combination of neutral colors, greens, and light blue was mixed into a single room to encourage confidence and room for growth.

Location: Florence, Italy

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Napping Area // The Blue Room The color blue is calming and peaceful. The light blue tones are refreshing Location: Florence, Italy

and friendly, in contrast with the dark blue tones that represent trust, confidence and loyalty.

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Library // The Circle Room The color green also represents growth and new beginnings. Therefore, Location: Florence, Italy

including this color in a room where children will never stop learning.

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Gentle Herd Retail Design This project consisted of designing a Gentle Herd store for Bloomingdale´s. Gentle Herd is a clothing brand that creates affordable and elegant pieces made from sustainable fabric. The team is passionate about eco-friendly, high-quality fabrics such as cashmere Fall 2023

and wool. The brand values transparency, sustainability, love, and gentleness. Therefore, the design concept follows precisely that. It transcends the store values into a warm interior design, like the feeling of a warm sweater. Elegant, straightforward, simple design. The material selection and color palette are based on neutral tones for a sophisticated design.

Location: New York School of Interior Design

Location: New York

Project size: 997 sq. ft.

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The design is divided into public and private areas to create intimacy with the client. The three access points leading to

Location: New York

fitting rooms, runway, and cash register are categorized as private areas.

Location: New York

the lounge and main display are categorized as public areas. The Fall 2023

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Location: New York

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NYU School of Interior Design Design Studio

This project is based on the idea that New York University has been given an endowment to create a new School of Interior Design. The site Fall 2022

is based on a five-story loft building in Noho, a historical neighborhood in Lower Manhattan near the main campus of NYU. The purpose of the renovation was to create a functional space with a distinct character to establish a new image of the school. The project includes academic facilities, such as classrooms, studios, a library, and faculty offices, as well as public spaces that will help to connect the

Location: New York, NY

school with the neighboring arts community.

Location: New York, NY

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03. Auditorium

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05. Office

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01. Lobby + Reception

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04. Lockers

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05. Office

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08. Faculty Room 07. Lecture Hall

06. Kitchen

05. Office for DPP

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Offices

04. Office for AF

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09. Conference Room

02. Admissions

01. Reception

03. Dean´s Office

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09. Media Room

07. Printing

06. Work Rooms

05. Reading Area 2

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Library

08. Open Stacks

04. Computer S

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01. Reception

Location: New York, NY

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Conference Room

02. Office

Station

03. Reading Area 1

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04. Lockers

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03. Bar

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02. Restaurant

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02. Restaurant

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IKEA Idealisk Chair

Spring 2023

Upholstery available

Birch Wood

Eco-Certified Materials

Furniture Design This project consisted of designing a knock-down chair for IKEA. The design considers the process of assembly and dismantling with ease. The design incorporates eco-friendly materials in

Location: New York, NY

upholstery, wood, and foam. Idealisk dimensions and ergonomics make it a comfortable and relaxing seat.

Location: New York, NY Spring 2023

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IKEA

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Idealisk Chair

The Idealisk collection is designed for cafes and other public environments, as well as for home dining areas. The material selection is sustainable with certifications. The frames are produced with solid birch

Location: New York, NY

wood and the seat and backrest are covered with natural latex foam and eco-friendly polyester fabric.

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Birch Wood Skeleton

Cotton Fabric Natural Latex Foam Threaded Screw 90 Degree Self Locking Folding Hinge Birch Wood Skeleton

Felt Furniture Glide

Location: New York, NY

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Hotel Le Murate Hospitality Design I designed a hotel for a school project in Le Murate located in Florence, Italy. Le Murate used to be a prison for more than a century, until 1985. Over the years, they renovated the building, adding two public squares where the jail’s two internal cloisters used to be. In one of them, they created a literary café where

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we designed Le Murate Hotel.

The neighborhood is alternative, bohemian, and relaxed. Therefore, I turned that into a concept which I thought would be suitable. The design provides a new spirit and sensibility; however, it protects and preserves historical elements. The design embraces a combination of bold patterns and textures to generate a bohemian-inspired space that is both vibrant and relaxed. Distinct archways, a gestural full-sized wall painting, and the mixing of warm and cool color tones contribute to the youthful atmosphere. Guests are immersed in a uniquely

Location: Florence, Italy

contemporary space situated within a historical

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Standard Room I designed the standard rooms using pastel tones to promote a feeling of relaxation along with a blue wallpaper for a youthful atmosphere. Mirrors

Location: Florence, Italy

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surround the windows for a feeling of spaciousness.

Deluxe Room I designed the deluxe room with the same concept as the standard room only switching the color tones. The deluxe room is bigger in size than the standard room.

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The Suite

bedroom and the living room. The bedroom has sliding doors to separate a private room with the common area

particularely the suites since I used the same wallpaper as the reception, only in lighter tones. Mirrors surround the small windows of the room to give a feeling of spaciousness.

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a feeling of relaxation. The suite is divided into two rooms, the

The concept remains the same throughout the rooms, but

The Dorm I designed the bunk beds utilizing a combination of warm and cool colors for a youthful atmosphere. The facade was inspired by organic lines with the purpose of creating a unique dormitory.

Location: Florence, Italy

I designed the suite using earth and pastel tones to promote

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NYSID Lobby Reception Desk Furniture Design

The project consisted of redesigning the lobby of The New York School of Interior design in the 70th St campus. As part of the renovation, we designed a custom reception desk, as well as seating and storage areas for the lobby.

The design process began by analyzing the existing conditions of the building before developing a concept. My main inspiration came from Farnsworth House

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by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create a minimal and elegant concept.

ENCLOSED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLOSET.

Location: New York, NY

FIRE ALARM PANEL

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Eco-Certified Materials

Location: New York, NY

M.B Veneer | Light Oak Wood | Dark Oak Wood

Marazzi Group | Travertine Stone | Marbleplay

Dark Oak Wood 3/4 Plywood

LED Light Strip Travertine Stone Oak Wood Veneer

1/4 Plywood Side Mounted Full Extension Drawer Guide LED Light Strip Support Base

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