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2021 - 2024

My passion for creating unique and artistic pieces stems from my childhood, from drawing on walls to experimenting with different mediums on my mother’s vintage wood samples. This creativity has expanded through my life and my desire to create environments people thrive in. Additionally, I understand that our surroundings have a major impact on the way we feel and behave. This is why I am passionate about the goals that I have as a designer and contributes to the self-motivation I display as a student. My understanding of the goal of interior design is designing spaces based on evidence that benefits the health and well-being of those that interact within it. Each of my projects reflects a commitment to effectively convey the underlying concept through each design decision.

Universally designing and designing for user needs are high priorities in my design process and ultimately help me to develop creative design solutions and new perspectives. Expanding these perspectives every day helps to apply them directly to my choices and approaches to design.

Throughout my education and experiences, I have worked to gain a broader knowledge of the creative fields and refined my skills through different mediums, such as digital work, sketching, and woodworking. As a designer, I am in constant search of new ways to further my creative ideas and imagination that may lead to new opportunities. I hope to earn opportunities in my design career that will provide me with guidance on how to design for the good that it will provide others and gain a deeper knowledge of the profession of Interior Architecture.

table of contents

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Interior Sculpture

NEXT Architecture + Design Workplace

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Library of Tools

Independent Living Community

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Interior Sculpture: Dane Chair and 3D-Printed Shell Pendant

THE DANE CHAIR The Dane chair draws inspiration from classic Danish furniture design, with a personal connection to my middle name, Dane. In exploring design precedents, I was particularly drawn to the rich walnut wood and chairs featuring webbing, elements that are central to Danish craftsmanship. This chair is a synthesis of those influences: a simple structure with an 'A' frame profile on each side, joined by a gently curved seatback that adds a softness to its overall form. The cream webbing contrasts beautifully with the dark walnut, creating a more inviting and comfortable seat. The Dane chair stands as a personal memoir of my woodworking journey, a piece I will treasure as a lasting reminder of this creative experience.

PROCESS + inspiration Starting the design process, I looked for precedent furniture design and sketched over fifty chairs that struck our interest. This was a great way to brainstorm and find personal connections to spark the design of my own chair. I was inspired by Hans Wegner’s Round Chair and the Masculo Chair, both designed from Danish simplicity.

Cutting and planing my pieces using the table saw, miter saw, and planar were the first steps in processing my wood.

Hans Wegner Round Chair

gam fratesi Masculo Chair

Using the router, I rounded all the edges of the pieces, giving the chair a more finished and softer overall look.

Glueing up my chair was one of the most critical steps in construction. Using several clamps, I ensured that the strength and craft of the chair was quality.

16.75 in

18.5 in

28 in

19.25 in

22.75 in

5°

22 in

4°

shell pendant Inspired by my memories of my summers spent visiting my grandparents in Florida, this light fixture embodies my love for the ocean and the quest for the perfect shell. The design draws on the graceful, tapered forms of the Conch Shell, with one shell delicately twisting inside another, revealing or concealing the light source that shines from within. The unique structure of this piece was made possible through the precision of 3D-printing technology. The pendant’s cord is adorned with wooden beads, a subtle nod to the sea glass beads I’ve collected over the years, each one symbolizing my lifelong connection to the sea.

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NEXT Architecture + Design Workplace

PLAYFUL PROFESSIONALIS CREATIVITY. The Fixed to Fluid spaces will ensure creativity by incorporating repetition of contour lines, custom builtins and bookcases that reflect the brand, and have a balance of playfulness and professionalism.

COLLABORATION. Me + We areas will embrace the culture of the company by the zoning of spaces through materials, standing desks, and the adjacency of leaders and their employees.

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This project is located in Dallas, Texas, and is to be a workplace for an architecture and design firm. The building is located in the design district of Dallas, and is surrounded by an abundance of showrooms, up-scale restaurants, and even the American Airlines center. The site is an existing office building located right off I-35, letting in an abundance of Texas sun from the South. NEXT is a company that has employees with a variety of personalities. Some need quiet, concentrated places to work, others thrive off of social stimulation. Creating social and private areas is a critical part of developing schematics for this project. The design concept of this project is Playful Professionalism, which entails a variety of strategies to maximize the experience of being in the office. The design intention of this project is for the employees to thrive in an environment that does not feel like work.

PASSION. Customizing digital and physical media braiding through the employee’s passion for design, visual connections, supportive seating that provides comfort, and establishing a hierarchy between social and private spaces.

CULTURE. Open + Enclosed spaces will promote collaboration by providing a variety of seating, spaces with access to a plethora of natural light, as well as biophilia.

PROCESS WORK

Site Analysis

EXT Logo

Design Charette

ZONING DIAGRAM LIFT

PRIVATE OFFICES

PHONE ROOMS WORKSTATIONS HUDDLE ROOM

MEETING ROOM

RESTROOMS WELLNESS ROOM

S T A I R C A S E

MOTHERS RESOURCE CENTER ROOM

ELEVATOR ENTRANCE

LIFT

CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM

MEETING ROOM

WORKSTATIONS R ES O U R C E L A B

COLLABORATION SPACE

RECEPTION AREA WILDCARD SPACE

PRIVATE OFFICES

WORK CAFE

TRAINING CLASSROOM

DESIGN LIBRARY INNOVATION LAB

MEZZANINE

MAIN FLOOR BLOCK DIAGRAM LIFT

PRIVATE OFFICES

PHONE ROOMS

HUDDLE ROOM

MEETING ROOM

WORKSTATIONS

S T A I R C A S E ELEVATOR ENTRANCE

PRIVATE OFFICES

RESTROOMS

WELLNESS ROOM

MOTHERS ROOM

RESOURCE CENTER

LIFT

CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM

MEETING ROOM

WORK CAFE WORKSTATIONS

COLLABORATION SPACE

RECEPTION AREA WILDCARD SPACE

MAIN FLOOR

R ES O U R C E L A B

TRAINING CLASSROOM

DESIGN LIBRARY INNOVATION LAB

MEZZANINE

LOOSE PLAN

MAIN FLOOR

MEZZANINE

Zoning Diagrams

TRAINING CLASSROOM

CAFE

PRIMARY ADJACENCY SECONDARY ADJACENCY WORKSTATIONS

INNOVATION LAB

MEZZANINE LEVEL

DESIGN LIBRARY WELLNESS ROOM RESOURCE CENTER

PRIVATE OFFICES

MOTHERS ROOM

PHONE ROOMS

MEETING ROOM COLLABORATION SPACE

STAIRCASE HUDDLE ROOMS

CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM

WORKSTATIONS

ELEVATOR ENTRANCE

WILDCARD SPACE

MEETING ROOM PRIVATE OFFICES

Bubble Diagram

RECEPTION AREA

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12 3

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MAIN LEVEL PLAN

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18 10

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MEZZANINE LEVEL PLAN

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KEY

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KEY: 1. RECEPTION 2. PRIVATE OFFICE 3. WORKSTATIONS 4. CLIENT PRESENTATION ROOM 5. MEETING ROOM 6. HUDDLE ROOM 7. PHONE ROOM

8. MOTHERS ROOM 9. WELLNESS ROOM 10. RESOURCE CENTER 11. STAGE AREA 12. STAIRCASE 13. LIFT 14. COLLABORATION SPACE

KEY: 10. RESOURCE CENTER 13. LIFT

1. RECEPTION 2. PRIVATE OFFICE 3. WORKSTATIONS 4. CLIENT PRESENTATION 5.MEETING ROOM 6. HUDDLE ROOM 7. PHONE ROOM 8. MOTHERS ROOM 9. WELLNESS ROOM 10. RESOURCE CENTER 11. MULTI-PURPOSE AREA 12. STAIRCASE 13. LIFT 14. COLLABORATION SPACE 15. WORK CAFE 16. WORKSTATIONS 17. DESIGN LIBRARY 18. TRAINING CLASSROOM 19. INOVATION LAB

user profiles + workplace analysis

Oak

Acoustic Panels

Designtex Chamois

Tarkett Nowhaus

Felt Right Cashmere

WORKSTATIONS

TRAINING ROOM

DESIGN LIBRARY

Moveable partitions with furniture that provides flexibility for up to 40 people

Provides material sample wall and plenty table space, with an abundance of natural light

MILES

Miles likes to face his employees at the workstations to be available to greet and collaborate with any person who walks into his office.

JANE

cove lighting gives variety to the accent lighting included in the office

table space for materials, drawings, etc

Jane is a more private team leader who stays focused by facing the wall, but a guest seating chair allows her to collaborate one on one with other employees.

SARA

Sara is a team leader who prefers more table space, storage, and ambient lighting. This office layout provides all of this while still being available to her team.

guest seating for collaboration between teams

shelving provides storage and decoration

ENTRANCE

FLEX SPACE

Elevator entrance with colorful arches creating visual interest

Collaborative space where employees can enjoy a different and relaxed environment

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS

COLLABORATION SPACE

Bolon Acoustic Flooring This acoustic flooring helps prevent the double height ceiling to produce an abundance of noise traveling through this office. In addition, it is a durable finish to protect against the high foot traffic.

Oak Acoustic Slats

Steelcase Fabrics The use of soft materials, like fabric, always provide noise control and are especially important in areas like the reception.

STAIRCASE AREA

Carpet This carpet is durable to high foot traffic while still providing an acoustic solution.

This acoustic paneling installed on the ceiling helps reduce noise in busy areas like workstations, while adding visual interest.

RECEPTION & WAITING AREA

NORTH

SOUTH 4’

0’

12’ 8’

16’

RECEPTION & WAITING AREA ELEVATIONS

WEST

EAST

NORTH

SOUTH 4’

0’

12’ 8’

16’

WEST

WORK LOUNGE ELEVATIONS The stage in the work lounge is derived from a concept model that was built early in the process of creating a concept for this office. The playful installation transfered to the work lounge in a positive way, allowing for team meetings, public speakers, and its employees to use this space in a flexible way.

CONCEPT MODEL

NWT Materials Brushed Toffee

Bolon

Acoustic Flooring

Oak

multi-purpose work lounge

Sarah Ellison Beach Club

Recycled Rubber

Oak

WORK CAFE

DESIGN LIBRARY AXON

WORK CAFE AXON

DESIGN LIBRARY

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

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FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF TOOLS

OUTSIDE THE BOX For this Fayetteville Library of Tools, the concept of ‘Outside the Box’, embraces the simplicity of tools themselves.

This concept extends to creative, “outside the box” thinking, which is represented in each large volume of space: the creative studio, the collection, and the books, learning, and research spaces. In addition, it translates to the contrast between the square forms of the casework against the extreme openness of the floor plans. The Outside the Box concept encourages connection to the site and the existing atmosphere around the library, through sustainable materials and Earthy colors that brings the outside in. Both the structure of the building and the vertical circulation are specific to green metal which reinforces the spine of the project promoting connection and community.

Tools themselves have functions that are complex and masculine stigma, so the design intention is to deduce the spatial environment to the simplest terms, welcoming everyone in no matter the knowledge on the subject of tools. Visual expansion is prevalent in the volumes of spaces, through the use of pushing and pulling floor plates and openings.

Double-high spaces pull the user vertically through the library, curious about their next destination and creating the perception of open spaciousness. This concept skillfully combines design elements, manipulating the perception of space, directing movement, and creating dynamic and engaging spatial experiences within the library of tools.

ANNEX

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CAMPUS

PATH DIAGRAM WEST AVENUE ANNEX

CONTEXT DIAGRAM

TOPOGRAPHY DIAGRAM

DESIGN GOALS

UPCYCLE SUSTAINABILITY UPCYCLE ++ SUSTAINABILITY

INSPIRING CREATIVITY INSPIRING CREATIVITY

This library of tools can upcycle by taking broken items or tools and giving them a new function. This is a great way to reduce waste and promote creativity simultaneously.

The aesthetic spaces featured in the library of tools promote outside the box thinking. The creative studio and the collection are key spaces that inspire users to create, repair, and innovate.

FUNCTION+ LEARNING

FOSTERING COMMUNITY FOSTERING COMMUNITY

A goal of this library is for its occupants to learn about the function of the tools provided. Tools can have many functions that users can learn to operate in diifferent ways.

In this library of tools, the customer’s needs come first. The collection provides the tools the community needs and educational tools to learn.

FUNCTION + LEARNING

PROGRAMMATIC AXON HOSPITALITY/MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

STAIRCASE

CREATIVE STUDIO

NIC SYSTEMS

UP

7

RESTROOM

RESTROOM

LEVEL 3

2

03 - LEVEL 03

level 6

1/16" = 1'-0"

HELP STATION

TRY IT OUT SPACE

NIC

UP LANDING

STORAGE

UP COLLECTION RESTROOM

RESTROOM POWER TOOLS

HAND TOOLS

GARDEN TOOLS

LEVEL 2

3

02 - LEVEL 02

level 6

1/16" = 1'-0"

BOOKS, RESEARCH, +LEARNING

UP

RESTROOM

RESTROOM

CHECK IN/OUT STORAGE RETAIL CHECK IN/OUT

LEVEL 1

ADMIN ROOM

WASTE

COMPOST

MATERIALIZED AXON SKYLIGHT

SKYLIGHT

LEVEL 4

GLASS

CASEWORK

BIRCH PLYWOOD VERTICAL CIRCULATION RESTROOMS

FLOOR

STORAGE + SYSTEMS HOSPITALITY CREATIVE SPACE

LEVEL 3

CONCRETE

COLLECTION

VERTICAL CIRCULATION RESTROOMS STORAGE + SYSTEMS

PERFORATED PLYWOOD

FLOOR

COLLECTION TRY IT OUT SPACE

LEVEL 2

RUBBER FLOORING

STAIR

VERTICAL CIRCULATION RESTROOMS BOOKS, RESEARCH + LEARNING ARCHIVE

METAL STRINGER/RAILING

RETAIL ADMINISTRATION

LEVEL 1 PERFORATED METAL TREAD

CHECK IN/OUT

OUTDOOR SPACE

ARCHIVE

STAIRCASE

3/4” PLYWOOD

WOOD SUPPORT

2X4 STUD

BENCH CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 3/4” PLYWOOD

TAPE LIGHT

3'-2 1/4" BENCH CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

1 1/8"

6” CONCRETE FLOOR

4" 1'-9 1/8"

3/4"

1'-0"

3 A105

1'-2 3/4"

3/4” PLYWOOD

2X4 STUD

7 5/8"

3'-1 3/4"

2 A105

3 1/2"

11 1/8"

WOOD SUPPORT

1 A105 LED TAPE LIGHT

BENCH DETAILED SECTION

1 A101 A101

Banquette Section 1 3/4" = 1'-0"

LIBRARY

COLLECTION HAND TOOLS

POWER TOOLS

GARDEN TOOLS

SAFETY TOOLS

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03

SCREWDRIVER

PLIERS

WRENCH

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05

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07

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09

HARD HAT

GLOVES

SAFETY GLASSES

HAMMER

FLASHLIGHT

TAPE MEASURE

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11

12

13

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15

MULTI-TOOL

DRILL

CIRCULAR SAW

LEAF BLOWER

STUD FINDER

EXTENSION CORD

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21

RAKE

GARDEN KIT

SHEARS

SHOVEL

CART

GARDEN HOE

PULLEY SYSTEM In this collection of tools, the design intent behind the pulley system is for the library of tools to be able to offer customers larger items such as carts, leaf blowers, or even wood. This pulley system is a dynamic solution that allows the storage of these items to be hidden above the wooden grid that connects main collection system on the plywood pegboards.

HOSPITALITY SPACE

CREATIVITY STUDIO

SECTION PERSPECTIVE 2 LIGHTING

SIMES CONTINUOUS ROD COMFORT

FURNITURE

SIMES IP SYSTEM

BUZZI SPACE BUZZI DEE

HASKELL EDUCATION ROVER TABLE + STOOLS

GENERAL MATERIALS

BUZZI SPACE BUZZI Q

HERMAN MILLER EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC SIDE CHAIR

BUZZI SPACE BUZZI FLOAT

HERMAN MILLER PALISSADE CONE TABLE

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independent living community

ENTRY PERSPECTIVE

Connectivity is a concept that expands to several different sectors of life. The intention for the design of this In social and visual connection. The design within this concept allows for opportunities in the interiors for aging residents community was once a monastery and later a hospital, so the building itself is rich with character. Visual connections are provide views to the intriguing spaces. Interesting space plans allow for guests to flow through the space with intrigue a and earthy materials is for the residents to fully enjoy the space that they spend their time and experience fusion betwe corridors and dining areas reinforce opportunities to connect with other residents and guests in a familiar way. The rooft guest to interact with people outside of their community.

ndependent Living Center in Paderborn, Germany is to promote s to gather, read, eat, create, and connect. The independent living e reinforced through interior walls, skylights, and clerestories that and excitement for their next destination. The purpose for playful een nature and a built environment. Gathering spaces such as the ftop restaurant offers beautiful views of Paderborn and allows the

ENTRY AXON

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3

cONCEPTUAL drawings

CONCEPT DRAWING

CONCEPT DRAWING

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

SINGLE RESIDENCE

ELEVATION

AXON

FLOOR PLAN

RCP

DOUBLE RESIDENCE

ELEVATION

AXON

FLOOR PLAN

RCP

ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

RESTAURANT FLOOR PLAN

RESTAURANT AXON

RESTAURANT SECTION

RESTAURANT RCP

RESTAURANT ELEVATION

CAFE

1

CAFE AXON

cafe elevation 3/8" = 1'-0"

CAFE ELEVATION

CAFE SECTION

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

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SYDNEY

SLAUGHTER PORTFOLIO

2021 - 2024