Soniya Madhavan - Virginia Tech Interior Design Portfolio 2024

Soniya Madhavan Senior Year Portfolio Virginia Tech

WELCOME!

My name is Soniya Madhavan and I am a fourth year interior design student at Virginia Tech. From a young age I’ve been captivated by the profound influence of design on our surroundings. I am passionate about sustainability and fascinated in the ties between the outdoor and indoor environments.

In my free time, I love going outside or trying different things. Whether it’s hiking or kayaking, or playing games with friends or family, I’m always up for something new!

soniyam@vt.edu

703-835-1054

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ soniya-madhavan-408894253/

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NEXT

Cat’s Club

Habitat

Raw Growth

Architecture Firm

Skybox

Branch Library

Coworking Space

01. NEXT Fall 2023 | Six Weeks | 11,000 SF | Dallas, TX Steelcase Competition | Architecture and Design Firm Headquarters

NEXT is a progressive global architecture and interior design firm focused on enhancing peoples lives through designs that put inclusion, diversity and sustainability at the forefront of the company. The newest office is situated in the center of Dallas, facilitating an abundance of opportunities in the center of one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

The city pioneered the idea of a color system to encourage different people to come together, reflecting the growing city itself. Transitioning to a post-covid workstyle highlighting hybrid work experiences, the lines guide users to a range of spaces that emphasize engagement, collaboration, innovation and focus of the design firm, bridging the gap between home and office.

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Hotdesk Perspective

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First Level Floorplan NTS First Level NTS 8. Healthcare Design Director 9. Healthcare Studio Director 10. Corporate Workstations 11. Healthcare Workstations 12. Education Workstations 13. Relaxing Nooks 14. Pin-Up Mock Space

1. Managing Director 2. Sustainability Director 3. Corporate Design Director 4. Corporate Studio Director 5. Resource Center 6. Education Design Director 7. Education Studio Director

15. Reception 16. Tiered Seating 17. Kitchen/Cafe 18. Innovation Lab 19. 6-8 Person Meeting Rooms 20. 2-4 Person Huddle Room

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Mezzanine Level Floorplan NTS Mezzanine Level NTS 1. 15 Remaining Workstations for Flex Users 2. Design Library and Pin Up Area 3. Mothers Room 4. Wellness Room

5. Presentation Room 6. Wildcard Space - Meditation Room 7. Classroom 8. Resource Center

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public vs. private During the project’s initial phase, using NEXT’s concept of versatile workspaces inspired my proposal for diverse work zones. I explored the impact of color on creativity, concentration, and socialization. Integrating vibrant hues, ample natural light, and sustainable materials became the guiding principles for the building’s design.

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Collaboration

Innovation

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Use of Color NEXT implements the balance of an engaging environment with softer, more focus driven spaces that celebrate different work types, allowing employees to transition into the future of a workspace. The use of a color system highlights different work sectors of the office, echoing the different parts of the city itself, allowing for all employees to find a space that works best for them.

Social Area Perspective

Green Material Palette

Yellow Material Palette

Orange Material Palette

Green was used to dedicate focus work spaces but encouraged collaboration between users as well. Th color was often found in the group desk work areas.

Yellow was used to highlight social spaces, encouraging users to take a break from work or to encourage collaboration between employees.

Orange was used to show more singular private spaces. This emphasized spaces that highlighted those who enjoyed a personal work space.

Lecture Based Classroom Orientation

Group Work Classroom Orientation

Flex Space This classroom flex space could be used for either classroom discussions or group focused work. Steelcase furniture provided the amply opportunity for many work types and setups, working with employees rather than against them.

Classroom Perspective

Upstairs Workstation Perspective

Material Library and Pin Up Space

Office Layout 1

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Office Layout 3

02. Cat’s Club Fall 2023| Six Weeks | 4,200 SF | New Orleans, LA Bienenstock Competition | Skybox

Jazz, originating from African American culture, features improvisation, syncopation, and often a strong rhythmic pattern. It emerged in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, stemming from slave gatherings in Congo Square. Its popularity surged in the 1920s during the Prohibition era and at this time, respectable jazz musicians were known as “cats” for their shared demeanor and use of improvisation.

The Cats Club Skybox will transport users into a world of sonic wonder and creativity, acknowledging individualities of jazz artists from all eras of time. Emphasizing on the freedoms of musical expression and mimicing instrumental dialogue prominant in jazz music is accomplished through an open floorplan, varied ceiling depths, and dark but elegant finishes. This showcases fluidity and the improvisation of jazz, cultivating conversations throughout the space.

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Improvisation

Bold Colors and Textures

Instrumental Dialogue

Central Skybox Perspective

First Level 1. Entertainment Area 2. Catering Kitchen 3. Bar 4. Unisex Barrier-Free Restroom 5. Storage Closet 6. Coat Closet 7. Viewing Platform

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First Level Floorplan NTS

Second Level 1. Residential Studio Living and Bedroom 2. Closet 3. Restroom and Bath 4. Flexible Conference Area

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The Bar The bar was the focal feature of the skybox, used as the main point of gathering among guests. Located in the center of the floorplan, this encouraged socialization, the design was used to reflect a piano, prominent in jazz music.

Bar Perspective

Tilebar: Arc Viva Polished Tile

Clayworks Clay Plaster: WHI-08

Halman Thompson Recycled Brass

Tesoro Woods Coastal Lowlands: Maple Rustic Brickstone

Existing Concrete

Clare Paint: Blackish

Pyrok Acoustement: Acoustic Ceiling System

Livingstone Textiles: Forest Velvet Fabric

Livingstone Textiles: Blue Green Velvet Fabric

Livingstone Textiles: Ruby Velvet Fabrics

Kitchen Perspective

Living Room Perspective

Bedroom Perspective

03. Habitat Spring 2023 | Six Weeks | 13,000 SF | Phoenix, AZ Branch Library

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this facility provides an inviting, inclusive, and flexible academic space that fits the needs of a growing college campus of ASU as well as the surrounding community. In the surrounding area, greenery was lacking in the community and led to the idea of a park. A park provides a plethora of amenities, and I wanted this to reflect in a more futuristic library.

Emphasizing versatility, my goal was to craft an academic environment adaptable to diverse needs. Moving beyond a traditional library concept, I aimed to showcase a range of amenities catering to all age groups, fostering a personalized experience for every visitor.

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First Level 1. Cafe, Customer Service and Kiosks 2. Main reading area 3. Restrooms 4. Media Room NIC 5. Virtual Reality 6. Makerspace 7. 6-person Study Room 8. Conference Room 9. Classroom 10. Print Room and Com. Room 11. Staff Lounge/Work Areas

Mezzanine Level 1. Individual Study 2. 2 Person Study Room 3. Quiet Room 4. 6-Person Study Room

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Mezzanine Level Floorplan NTS

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Terrain of a typical park, a large grassy area that be used for multiple acivities is brought into the space. A focus in the library is on this space, where people can sit and read, take notes and bathe in the sun from outside, take a nap, use this indoor grassy area as an escape, etc.

Park benches gave inspiration to the varied seating throughout the library space. The varied types of seating acclimates to the bridge of all generations.

Park picnic tables serves as inspiration for the cafe area, where one can engage in conversation, enjoy some food or utilize the table to do work.

Children’s playgrounds are a prominent aspect of the common park and gave way to the creative incorporation of fun furniture and color scheme in the childrens area of the library as well as personalized books to their generation.

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Concrete

White Granite

Black Steel

Color Scheme The color scheme is inspired by elements commonly found in parks. Green represents grass, evoking a sense of relaxation and leisure. Brown reflects the wooden features of trees, central to park landscapes. White and grey are versatile, highlighting focus to other textures, and pops of color allude to whimsical playground pieces often found in childrens sectors of the park.

Highlighting various park elements throughout the library, including wooden lighting structures in the main reading space and cafe, picnic tables used for seating, and playful features like a slide.

Interface Open Air 423

SherwinWilliams Origami White

Existing Concrete

Bodaq Finishes Walnut Dark Wood

Happywall MC Bauhaus Wallpaper

SherwinWilliams Danube

Black Steel

SherwinWilliams Bedrock

Mezzanine Perspective

Entry Perspective

Bar Perspective

The variety of seating in a park including benches and picnic tables are implemented for different habits including work, rest or reading. Pictured in this perspective is the beanbag chair, a whimsical take on a typical playful children’s chair. The beanbag chair, slide and puzzlepiece seating take a whimsical approach from the playful aspects of a park like a playground.

Playing on the same whimsical theme of the playground, a vital aspect of many parks, the slide provides a fun unique experience for patrons of the library. It also encourages a fun way to transition from the second floor to the first floor. The puzzle piece seating and array of childrens books make this area special for any younger audience.

04. Raw Growth Fall 2022 | Eight Weeks | 7,500 SF | Roanoke, VA Coworking Space

Noticing the lack of greenery in the surrounding area of Roanoke, this coworking space concentrates on integrating biophilic design to enhance wellness within the workplace while encouraging collaboration between users of the space. Highlighting the incorporation of biophilia throughout the space, all plants were carefully researched and chosen for their low maintenance requirements, including minimal water needs and the ability to thrive in low-light conditions. Additionally, all the plant life serves as highly effective air purifiers, particularly in an environment with poor air circulation, and offers relief to individuals who spend multiple hours at the computer screen.

Site Plan Greenery Buildings

Concept Imagery

Hot Desk Perspective

First Level Floorplan NTS

Plant Board In the beginning stages of this project, driven by the concept of biophilic design to enhance a healthy work environment, I began researching various plants proven to boost worker productivity. Each plant selected was chosen for its ability to purify the air and promote well-being.

Second Level Floorplan NTS

Stained Original Wood

Rubber Acoustic Flooring

Painted Original Brick

Recycled Wood Slats

SherwinWilliams Green Paint

Leaf Wallcovering

Clare Paint Brown

ClarePaint Eggshell

Lobby Perspective

Tech-Startup LanzaTech, a startup tech firm specializing in transforming pollution into reusable material through atomic engineering and modication. The company is situated on the second floor’s left side, distinct from the main coworking area.

LanzaTech Lobby Perspective

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Kitchen/Community Space Perspective

West Cross Section NTS

Entrepreneurship Office Layout 1 Perspective

Entrepreneurship Office Layout 2 Perspective

LanzaTech Office Perspective

Thank You! soniyam@vt.edu

703-835-1054

https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniyamadhavan-408894253/