Sydnie Steenstra Portfolio

SYDNIE STEENSTRA

Savannah College of Art and Design

B.F.A. Interior Design

Expected Graduation - Spring 2024

interior design portfolio

a re-difined fine dining experience

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

This collaborative project proposes a design for Su Jin, a re-defined fineding expirecne located in the mountains of Seoul. The name originates from Sino-Korean, which is an ancient dialect of the Korean Language. Sino-Korean vocabulary includes references from Chinese characters as well as words borroed from Sino-Japanese vocabulary. The translation of “Su” correlates to gather and harvest, and “Jin” relates to precious and rare. This directly connects to our concept and story of learning from nature’s everlasting beauty.

In collaboration with Jin Kim & Emma Shaerf

FLOOR PLAN

1. Entry

2. Biodiersity Lab

3. Kitchen Space

4. Mugunghwa Lounge

5. SunJu Bang

6. Seuol Ssan Bang

7. Restrooms

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4D DIAGRAM

CONCEPT

Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges—and find hope. We can use biomimicry to not only learn from nature’s wisdom, but also heal ourselves—and this planet—in the process.

The Mugunghwa is the national flower of South Korea. It is an object of deep affection, meaning “eternal blossom that never fades”. It is recognized for its hardiness and resilience.

The Yoo Market is used to educate guests on the natural ingredients grown locally from farms around South Korea. Guests are then able to take ingredients home to make traditional dishes that were taught at the restaurant. This idea is to help minimize waste in the restaurant industry.

The Mugunghwa Lounge is located in the center of the space. The centralized area takes inspireaion from traditional Hanok Style architecture with a center courtyard creating symmetry and balance. It is a place where guests will find themselves in harmony with nature in a serene and calm environment.

Mugunghwa Lounge

The lanterns are inspired by the stigma of the flower. They are located in the center of the structure and hang over the Mungunghwa lounge. Omyeong originates from the Korean language and translate to stigma.

Omyeong Lanterns

Sunju Bang

Seuol Ssan Bang

MATERIAL MOSAIC

a connective workplace environment

Savannah, GA

This project proposes an office design for St. Franks, a textile company. Mosaic, by definition, is a design process made by arranging multiple pieces of variously colored material to create a pattern using a network of interconnected and interdependent elements. Each piece is strategically placed in order to achieve such an effect, and symbolizes the rich cultural history of the community from which it originates.

This project aims to create a space that entwines the stories and values of the company with its handcrafted artisan products. Thus, this new St. Franks office space creates an environment for its employees and clients that attracts talent, drives engagement, and impacts happiness and satisfaction.

WHO IS ST. FRANK?

Company Concept

St. Franks is a company founded in San Francisco by two women with a passion for art and design. Their stories and values are woven within the beautiful and sophisticated aesthetic that is brought to us by artisans, small businesses, and vintage dealers around the world.

Finding and selling textiles made in countries around the world, and bring appreciation to the talent of artisans found worldwide preserving heritage craft.

Branding

Very bohemian chic with lots of colors and different prints that mix and match for an exciting eclectic look.

906 DRAYTON STREET

SAVANNAH GEORGIA

This building is located in downtown Savannah. Located nearby the site are many bus stops. The building also has a parking lot and street parking nearby and at Forsyth are also available. The city of Savannah has many one way roads, including the street located at the front of the building

Double height space makes for a better connected work environment with lots of open work space to encourage collaboration within the company, and to drive employee engagement and satisfaction.

Conference Room

Circular shaped window/wall design inspired by the St. Franks logo.

The lounge includes a frame wall of different handmade textiles, locations of where the products originate, and of a few of the artisans. Connecting to the concept of intertwining the history and purpose of the company into the design.

Having more areas for employees to work and hang out improves their engagement and creates a better work culture and reduces over crowding.

Collaborative Room

FREE PEOPLE MOVEMENT x BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY

an interactive retail experience

Savannah, GA

This collaborative project proposes a design for Free People Movement, a womens athletic Apparel company, and Best Friends Animal Society, America’s largest no-kill shelter network. The design is an interactive pop up shop that combines bringing awareness to animals needing fostering or adoption with an outdoor animal clothing line for Free People Movement made of post industrial fabric waste from other Free People products. The design also includes a studio for yoga classes that can be done with the animals as a way to interact with the furry friends in need.

In collaboration with Grace Miller

STORE CONCEPT BOARD

1. Retail

2. Cash-wrap

3. Wellness

4. Seating

5. Fitting Rooms

6. Bathroom

7. Storage

8. Studio

Section Perspective of Retail Space & Studio

Section Perspective of Cash-wrap & Studio

Retail Fitting Rooms/ Seating Studio

The seating area doubles as a waiting area and storage for class participants and customers. It also serves as a space to connect with their furry friends before

Masonry screen wall enables connection between the retail space and the seating with a sense of transparency and texture.

Product display shelving is consistent throughout Free People and Free People Movement stores. It consists of metal or wooden vertical poles found on the wall that make shelving adjustable for easy display changes.

Displays made from renewable materials.

Lounge/ Locker Room

Fitting Room

FURNITURE DESIGN

prismacolor markers/pencils, gel pen

Spring 2021

This mid-century modern inspired chair consists of a deep forest green suede found on the seat and the backrests. Surrounding that is a cream protected leather that introduces contrasts. The legs and base is made from a durable deep walnut wood. Markers, pencils, and pens were used in this hand rendering to display an understanding of texture when using these materials.

FLOOR PLAN HAND RENDERING

prismacolor markers/pencils, gel pen, micron pen

Spring 2021

INTERIOR HAND-RENDERING 06

prismacolor markers/pencils, gel pen, micron pen

Spring 2021

kitchen perspective

bedroom perspective

PRINT IN PATTERN STUDY 07

india ink, watercolor, gel pen, micron pen

Spring 2022

gouache paint

Spring 2022

This collection proposes a design for a scarf to be sold at Panamanian gift shops. These individual motifs found in the background and boarder are inspired by traditional fabric art made by indigenous women called Molas. The motifs found in the foreground are inspired by Panamas exotic flora and fauna found in their dense rain forests.