Designing immersive spaces that blend sustainability, storytelling, and culture
I am a sustainable interior designer drawn to projects that explore the intersection of narrative, environment, and material. My work spans educational spaces, community hubs, and conceptual explorations—each grounded in storytelling and a strong sense of place. I translate vision into spatial clarity through design and graphic tool crafting spaces that are both immersive and intentional. Every project in my portfolio is a reflection of curiosity, care, and conscious design thinking.
EDUCATION
New York School of Interior Design
MPS Sustainable Interior Environments
Parsons School of Design
BFA Interior Design
NIST International School
International Baccaleaurate
EXPERIENCE
ZGF Architects
Interior Design Intern
WATG & Wimberly Interiors
Designer for Interiors
Jarret Yoshida Inc.
Interior Design Intern
BLINK Design Group
Interior Design Intern
6 - 19 20 - 29
CO-WORKING TYPOLOGIES
Interior Design Studio 2 | Parsons School of Design
Co-Working Typologies is an emerging concept that fosters collaboration, accessibility, and community for social impact. Designed for architecture graduates, this project encourages learning in a dynamic designer network. Inspired by the Japanese principle of kaizen (continous improvement), it promotes idea exchange, feedback, and critique. Featuring recreational spaces and a double-height library, it seamlessly integrates professional and home-like environments, enhancing community engagement and personal growth.
Spring 2021 | Collaboration with Lil Alvarez & Shania Dias
IDEATION
Exploring Russian Constructivist graphic style with circles and curves to evoke unity.
FLOOR PLANS
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
1’ = 1/4”
SECTION CUT | FACING WEST
Showing the different angles of daylighting throughout the year.
= 1/4”
Mar / Sept 21st
Jun 21st
Dec 21st
PHYSICAL MODEL
Skylight integration explored through model representations.
Double-Height Library
Wet Lab Skylighting
1. Whitewashed Wood Panel
2. Burnt Sienna Fabric
3. Light Terrazzo Tile
4. Speckled Beige Terrazzo
5. Mustard Textured Linen Fabric
6. Quilted Olive Green Velvet (Upholstery)
7. Dark Grey Mosaic Tile Grid
8. Light Oak Wood Veneer
1. White Marble Slab
2. Olive Green Fabric
3. Mauve Fabric Circle
4. Warm Beige Matte Tile
5. Taupe Square Tile
6. Cream Limestone Tile
7. Plum Ribbed Tile 8. Fluted Concrete
THE SCALE EFFECT
Interior Design Studio 2 | Parsons School of Design
Adobe Photoshop | Physical Modeling | Hand Renderings
Through iterative experimentation, this project explores a dynamic form adaptable to furniture, seating, occupancy, and wall coverings. It examines the interplay of space, human interaction, and functionality while considering the influence of natural light and shadows. By blending form exploration with a human-centered approach, the project pushes design boundaries, revealing new possibilities at the intersection of materiality, experience, and environment.
Exploring the verb “fold” through Bristol paper, this study examines the material’s permeability and its dynamic potential in design.
Experimenting the object in different applications
FURNITURE
OCCUPYING
ORTHOGRAPHICS
ORTHOGRAPHICS
ELEMENTAL PLAYSCAPE
Interior Design Studio 6 | Parsons School of Design
Elemental Playscape explores the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, exemplifying collaboration between designers and parks to create sensory-rich playgrounds that promote kinesthetic learning. By harnessing children’s movements to generate kinetic energy, the project transforms playgrounds into educational hubs, fostering environmental awareness and responsibility through interactive play.
PROTAGONISTS
Social Community: Children
Abiotic Factor: Waves / Water
Biotic Factor: Ring-Billed Seagull
Spatial Agency: Movement
PIER 46 PLAY AREA
Hudson River Greenway | New York
Pier 46 hums with life—weathered piles double as living classrooms for curious kids and ecology buffs, while frisbees soar, seagulls squawk, and dogs strain at their leashes. On event days, the pier pulses with energy from concerts and outdoor films. Yet in stiller moments, beneath whispering Honey Locusts and shimmering reflections of Manhattan, it becomes a rare oasis—proof that even in New York’s chaos, calm can thrive.
PLAY ELEMENTS
Element: Water
Sensory: Taste
Element: Daylight
Sensory: Visual Perception, Proprioception
River Ranger Splash Zone
Solar Spin Shadow Play
Element: Wind
Sensory: Auditory
Element: Earth
Sensory: Tactile
Wind Whirl Turbine
Earth Explorer
Connecting Pipes (Water)
Buckets to collect rainwater for seagulls
RIVER RANGE SPLASH ZONE | AXONOMETRIC
Water Tubes and Faucets
Connecting Pipes (Water)
Water Play Structure (Fish Piles Inspired)
Buckets to collect rainwater for seagulls
Faucets and Tubes
Water Tubes and Faucets
Soft foam-like material to create a barrier for safety concerns.
Water Play Structure (Fish Piles Inspired)
Faucets and Tubes
Soft foam-like material to create a barrier for safety concerns.
Trampoline with visual access to the river underwater
Trampoline with visual access to the river underwater
Non-slip flooring with drainage and water collection system.
Non-slip flooring with drainage and water collection system.
found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and underground reservoirs. Water can be associated to the sense of taste, enabling a deep physical contact between the element and the human. It is vital for a child to learn about water in this playground as Hudson River Park, particularly pier 46 is well known for its deep ecosystem and maritime history, thus creating awareness through fish pile conservation sheds light on the importance of water and its aspects.
Greywater System: Wasted Water for Irrigation
Collecting wasted water from the water element and using it for surrounding plants and irrigation purposes.
Water is one of the most essential elements of the earth and is vital for the survival of all living organisms. It covers about 71% of the earth's surface and is found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and underground reservoirs. Water can be associated to the sense of taste, enabling a deep physical contact between the element and the human. It is vital for a child to learn about water in this playground as Hudson River Park, particularly pier 46 is well known for its deep ecosystem and maritime history, thus creating awareness through fish pile conservation sheds light on the importance of water and its aspects.
Greywater System: Wasted Water for Irrigation
Collecting wasted water from the water element and using it for surrounding plants and irrigation purposes.
Trampoline Sheet
Subsurface Emitters
Trampoline Sheet
with Shadow Holes (Solar Powered)
SOLAR SPIN SHADOW PLAY | AXONOMETRIC
Roof Base
Roof Base
Discs with Shadow Holes (Solar Powered)
Push/Pull Ring for Magnet Support
Roof Base
Push/Pull Ring for Magnet Support
Lower Placed Shadow Discs
Lower Placed Shadow Discs
Push/Pull Ring for Magnet Support
Sunken Buckets for Seagull
Nesting/Sunbathing
Sunken Buckets for Seagull
Lower Placed Shadow Discs
Nesting/Sunbathing
Sunken Buckets for Seagull
Nesting/Sunbathing
Play Ropes at Different Heights
Play Ropes at Different Heights
Play Ropes at Different Heights
Seating / Standing Area
Seating / Standing Area
Seating / Standing Area
System Body with Tiles / Light and Dynamo System Inside
System Body with Tiles / Light and Dynamo System Inside
System Body with Tiles / Light and Dynamo System Inside
can develop a better understanding of the relationship between the earth, sun, and other celestial bodies. Shadows can be interpreted through the sensory of visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.
position of the sun in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows, kids can develop a better understanding of the relationship between the earth, sun, and other celestial bodies. Shadows can be interpreted through the sensory of visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.
Body Movement to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)
Body Movement to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)
Using the science and technology behind a bike dynamo light to create a battery system that generates light through pressure, pull and movement.
Using the science and technology behind a bike dynamo light to create a battery system that generates light through pressure, pull and movement.
The sun and shadows are natural phenomena that can help children understand how the world around them works. By learning about how the position of the sun in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows, kids can develop a better understanding of the relationship between the earth, sun, and other celestial bodies. Shadows can be interpreted through the sensory of visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.
Rotating Ring
Rotating Ring
Body Movement to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)
Rotating Nossle
Using the science and technology behind a bike dynamo light to create a battery system that generates light through pressure, pull and movement.
Spindle
Spindle
Magnets Wires to light
Magnets Wires to light
Light Strips
Light Strips
Spindle
Magnets Wires to light
Light Strips
Rotating Nossle
Battery
Battery
Rotating Ring
Rotating Nossle
Battery
Solar Powered Lighting for Park Lamp Post
Solar Powered Lighting for Park Lamp Post
Creating solar panels to help power the existing lighting.
Creating solar panels to help power the existing lighting.
Solar Powered Lighting for Park Lamp Post
Creating solar panels to help power the existing lighting.
Solar Panel Connection
Solar Panel Connection
Solar Panel Connection
WIND WHIRL TURBINE | AXONOMETRIC
It is important for kids to learn about the wind and wind energy for several reasons. First, wind is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity, and it is becoming an increasingly important part of our energy mix. By learning about wind energy, kids can understand the importance of renewable energy and the role that it plays in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Wind can be interpreted through an auditory passage that creates a familiarity and enables them to engage with the natural rhythm and beat.
Monkey Bars and Standing Sills
Wind Energy to Power Light
Sitting / Hanging Bars with Seats and Play Turbines
Concave Flooring Base
Hanging Play Chimes
Wind Turbine Battery Socket LED Light
EARTH EXPLORER | AXONOMETRIC
The earth and rocks are the building blocks of our planet, and understanding their composition and properties is essential for understanding the natural world. By learning about the earth and rocks, kids can gain a better understanding of geology, plate tectonics, and the formation of landforms. Rocks can be associated with the sensory of tactile nature in which children can interact with them on a physical level, climbing and getting a sense of the formation, creating a true connection between man and nature.
Rock textures / mountain-like
Elevated Base
PIER 46 PLAY AREA
Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY
1/4” = 1’-0’
FANNY’S GARDEN RESTAURANT
Sustainable Studio 2 | New York School of Interior Design
Inspired by Alice Waters’ Fanny at Chez Panisse, this project reimagines dining as an interactive journey for families. A farmers market welcomes guests with seasonal, local produce accessible to the public. Children can purchase ingredients and bring them into the cellar learning center, where food becomes a tool for play and discovery. Parents enjoy a parallel fine dining experience, creating shared yet distinct moments. Biophilia anchors the design through tree-canopy ceilings, root-inspired structures, and natural textures, fostering connection to nature. The result is a joyful, sustainable environment where learning, storytelling, and dining come together seamlessly.
CONCEPT
CLIENT FARMER’S MARKET CUSTOMERS SITE
Chef Alice Waters
Pioneer of the farm-to-table movement.
Slow, Organic Edible Education
Seasonal & Local Produce
Public access to local produce.
From purchase to learning cycle.
Children & Parents
Family-friendly, playful experience.
Interactive meal experience.
317 Greenwich St, New York, NY,
Tribeca.
Residential area.
BIOPHILIA INTERACTIVE ADAPTATION
Nature Forms
Visual connection with nature.
Biomorphic Forms.
Educational Hands on learning. Chef Interaction.
Engagement with Food.
Children’s Recipes by Alice Waters
Storytelling. Simple Recipes. Tactile Learning.
The design grows like a tree, where the restaurant above becomes the canopy — a lively, nourishing space and the cellar below extends as roots, grounding the experience in learning, growth, and cycles of renewal.
First Floor: Tree Canopy
Cellar: Roots
FLOOR PLAN | RESTAURANT
FLOOR PLAN | CELLAR LEVEL | LEARNING AREA
SPRINKLER ROOM
STORAGE
READING NOOK
PLANT POTTING
COMPOST ROOM
COMMUNITY WALL
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PREPARATION
COOKING STUDIO
SENSORY WALL
MANAGERS ROOM
ROOM
WOMEN’S RM
MEN’S RM
DESIGNING WITH SOUND & STRUCTURE
Dining Area | Acoustic & Illumination Design | Interactive Dining
Integrated LED Lighting
The area is designed with circular tables anchored by tree-like structures, whose canopies integrate acoustic and lighting panels while allowing adjacent space for chef preparation and interactive dining.
Acoustic Absorption
BIOPHILIC CEILING DESIGN
Cellar Learning Space | Hanging Garden
LED Lighting
Leafy Greens
Aeroponic Mist
Cloth Medium
Solution Chamber
Sketch Components Adapted from Aerofarm
Drawing inspiration from AeroFarms’ growing system, the ceiling transforms into a suspended garden, fostering biophilia by reconnecting occupants with nature through an immersive living environment.
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS | EXPLODED AXON
Kitchen: Water efficient strategies | Low Flow Fixtures
Healthy Materials & Low VOC paints
Acoustic Panels Integrated into Ceiling Design
Farmers Market
Public Access to Farmers Market Pick-Up
Food Prep Area: Water efficient strategies | Low Flow Fixtures
Food Prep Area: Energy Star Equipment
Compost Room: Odor Control
Indoor Lighting (Downlights from Ceiling Panels)
Air Quality | Seating Banquettes - Implementing HEPA-13 Air Diffuser
Smart meters that track real-time usage and detect leaks/overuse
