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VALENTINA VARGAS
Drexel University | Undergrad
Interior Design BS / Interior Architecture MS student Valentina Vargas
ABOUT
I am a disciplined, hard-working interior design student. My motivation is to increase the positive interactions between individuals and the feel of a space. My designs are narrative-driven by cultural experiences with great attention to detail. My strongest skill is user-experience planning.
EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIPS
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
Expected Graduation - 2025
Master’s Degree - Interior Architecture
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
Expected Graduation - 2026
Westphal BRIDGE Scholars
2023 - Present
SKILLS
CONTACT
Philadelphia, PA 19104
vv346@drexel.edu
Minor - Sustainability In The Built Environment
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
Expected Graduation - 2025
NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network
2022 - Present
Technical Skills
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Hand Drafting
Languages
• Spanish (native proficiency)
• English (full proficiency)
• German (full profiency)
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About
EXPERIENCE
Peer Mentor - Wesphal Mentorship Program
Philadelphia, PA
• Mentor first-year interior design majors by helping them navigate classes and understand new material where I develop solid leadership and multi tasking skills.
• Solve problems alongside professors to help mentees in assigments and projects, giving me stronger problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
September 2022 - Present
Interior Design Intern - Rottet Studio
• Assisted the design team with the concept and design development of projects leading to higher productivity and efficiency.
• Developed drawings, created elevations, and worked on details using AutoCAD and Revit, bettering my proficiency in these software.
• Assembled and edited project presentations using InDesign and Photoshop, communicating the design plans to the clients.
• Visited construction sites and attended meetings with clients.
• Attended meetings with vendors to review and select furniture and finishing options, solidifying our research to back up the selections.
• Participated in internal design meetings with the team and collaborated on furniture layouts and the organization of the resource library.
April 2024 - September 2024
Interior Design Intern - ESTENSSORO
New York City, NY La Paz, Bolivia
• Utilized AutoCAD to create plans and layouts, leading to higher productivity in the company and exposing me to various design software.
• Interacted with employees at the company’s fabric manufacturer, learning first-hand about the furniture design and building processes.
• Assisted in pitching big-picture design ideas to clients.
• Selected furniture and finishes for hospitality and residential projects
June 2019 - November 2019
Hospitality Design
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Playspace Exhibition
Urban Residence Narrative Vision
01 OCAMPO
Introducing an innovative perspective on Mexican culture and a new way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Ocampo brings an unforgettable experience for its customers with a welcoming and warm environment from the moment they step inside into the restaurant. Inspirated by the portrayal of a soothing sunset in a Mexicandesert, and adding a moder design and moody ambiance,paired with peaceful dull lighting candles. The mission of thedesign is to provide a sense of calm and safety for customers with dietary restrictions while also showcasting the beauty of Mexican culture which burns like a candle through deeply rooted traditions and celebrations.
Medium: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
SITE PLAN
Located at N.17 th and Callowhill St. in Philadelphia, PA in the Callowhill neighbordood. The area is close to center city with a multi-generational population that enjoys the outdoors. The multi-use building is divided between hospitality and multifamily.
PRIMARY HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fridays - Saturdays : 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE
PARTI TO ADJACENCY
CONCEPT COLLAGE
FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
ALBARO STUDIOS
PILOTAGE BRICK
OAK WOOD
DEDON INC
UNDERBRIDGE PERSPECTIVE
MEZZANINE PERSPECTIVE
TABLE TILES TERRAZO
RATTAN ALUMINIUM
CURREY & COMPANY JANUS et Cie
PALECEK ARTERIORS
BAR PLATE
BAR ELEVATION
BAR PLAN
BAR SECTION
02
1706 Rittenhouse
The Chambers Residense is a Small family of 2 married women, Monika and Elena. Monika is the CEO of a health magazine and Elena is a composer and music producer. They have an ongoing adoption of an 8-month-old boy, who’s arriving soon, and due to Monika’s celiac disease, they have Max, a puppy training to become a gluten detection service dog.
Medium: SketchUp, Enscape,AutoCAD, Photoshop
FLOOR PLAN
Living Room
Living Room East Elevation
Living Room South Elevation
Kitchen / Wine Cellar
Kitchen North Elevation
Wine Cellar East Elevation Kitchen East Elevation
Wolf 30” Dual Fuel Range Wolf Coffee System
SubZero 30” Wine Storage Wolf Microwage 30” E Series
Dining Room
Fernando Botero, 2008
Holly Hunt - Live Edge
MP Lighting - L640
Dining South Elevation
Dining West Elevation
Den South Elevation
Den North Elevation
Master Bedroom
All Modern - Florian Bed Vladimir Kagan - Love Seat
Gabi Urbieta, 2016 Juniper - J28 Desk
Master Bedroom North Elevation
Master Bedroom South Elevation
03 New Beginnings
The mission of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international adoption agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent homes for children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and every loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. The company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
Medium: Revit, SketchUp, Enscape,Photoshop
New Beginnings
New Beginnings
VALENTINA VARGAS - INTR 430 - FALL 2023
The mission of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international adoption agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent homes for children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and every loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. The company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings
The mission of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international adoption agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent homes for children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and every loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. The company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
- INTR 430 - FALL 2023
COMPANY PROFILE
The Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through the adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, depending on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program works not only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally as well.
of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
VALENTINA VARGAS - INTR 430 - FALL 2023 COMPANY PROFILE
The mission of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international adoption agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent homes for children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and every loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. The company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
The mission of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international adoption agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent homes for children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and every loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. The company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
Adopting a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two years to complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially those who are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Beginnings Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity.
The Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through the adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, depending on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program works not only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally as well.
The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally
Adopting a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two years to complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially those who are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Beginnings Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
Adopting a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two years to complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially those who are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Beginnings Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
The Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through the adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, depending on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program works not only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally as well.
The Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through the adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, depending on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program works not only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally as well.
AJACENCY DIAGRAM
child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
Adopting a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two years to complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially those who are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Beginnings Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
Adopting a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two years to complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially those who are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Beginnings Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
To ensure and prioritize the mental health of all team members working in the building, there must be comfortable amenities offered, such as a quiet room, workshare spaces, multi-faith prayer room, breastfeeding room and more.
PLAN
GROWTH CONNECTION
One of the main causes for prospective parents to not go through with an adoption process is the fear and anxiety of not being prepared enough. It has been proven that prospective parents are more likely to continue with the adoption process when offered clear guidance from the agencies. Confident parents tend to raise confident children; therefore, the New Beginnings Adoption Program offers parenting classes that provide the necessary basic skill set to ease their anxiety and raise their confidence. The building must have available spaces to accommodate these classes.
Team members are motivated by working benefits such as childcare and public transportation allowances, healthy food bar, coffee shop and free counseling.
To ensure and prioritize the mental health of all team members working in the building, there must be comfortable amenities offered, such as a quiet room, workshare spaces, multi-faith prayer room, breastfeeding room and more. Team members are motivated by working benefits such as childcare and public transportation allowances, healthy food bar, coffee shop and free counseling.
One of the main causes for prospective parents to not go through with an adoption process is the fear and anxiety of not being prepared enough. It has been proven that prospective parents are more likely to continue with the adoption process when offered clear guidance from the agencies. Confident parents tend to raise confident children; therefore, the New Beginnings Adoption Program offers parenting classes that provide the necessary basic skill set to ease their anxiety and raise their confidence. The building must have available spaces to accommodate these classes.
VALENTINA VARGAS - INTR 430 - FALL 2023
VALENTINA VARGAS - INTR 430 - FALL 2023
VISUAL CONCEPT
PROGRAM MATRIX
VALENTINA VARGAS
FLOOR PLATE ANALYSIS
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
AJACENCY DIAGRAM
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
FLOOR PLATE ANALYSIS
FLOOR PLATE ANALYSIS
and international safe, permanent a loving family, and especially minority groups. guiding them through association, or social worker, Adoption Program but internationally months up to two parents, especially That’s why the New Program has an communities
New Beginnings of the New Beginnings Adoption Program is to partner with local and international agencies, foster care associations and social workers to provide safe, permanent children. The company’s goal is to express that every child deserves a loving family, and loving family deserves the chance to share their love with a child, especially minority groups. company prioritizes being a calm, stress-free and welcoming environment.
VALENTINA VARGAS - INTR 430 - FALL 2023
Program receives prospective parents and works closely with them, guiding them through adoption process by connecting them to the best organization, association, or social worker, on the type of adoption they are looking for. The New Beginnings Adoption Program only by connecting prospective parents with local adoption centers but internationally
a child is a long process that can take anywhere between three months up to two complete, which is a frustrating, overwhelming period for prospective parents, especially are part of a minority group, for whom the wait time can double. That’s why the New Adoption Program welcomes everyone and prioritizes diversity. The Program has an international outreach network but focuses especially on helping local minority communities
2.FLEXIBILITY IN USE: The space accomodates a wide range of indivitual preferences and its for future use - Different sitting arrangements and adaptability.
3.SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE USE: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's ence, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. - Intuitive design
4.PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION: The design communicates necessary information effectively to regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities - Provide adequate contrast between sential information and its surroundings.
5.TOLERANCE FOR ERROR: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of or unintended actions.
AJACENCY DIAGRAM
6.LOW PHYSICAL EFFORT: Reasonable operating forces are expected and sustained physical minimized.
7.SIZE AND SPACE FOR APPROACH AND USE: The design accomodates variations in hand size, space is left for medical devices and there are clean lines of sight to important spaces
1.EQUITABLE USE: The design provides the same means for all users - safety and pricacy
2.FLEXIBILITY IN USE: The space accomodates a wide range of indivitual preferences and its adaptable for future use - Different sitting arrangements and adaptability.
3.SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE USE: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. - Intuitive design
4.PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities - Provide adequate contrast between es sential information and its surroundings.
5.TOLERANCE FOR ERROR: or unintended actions.
AIR Air filtration systems, low and no-VOC materials selected to reduce off-gassing.
6.LOW PHYSICAL EFFORT: Reasonable operating forces are expected and sustained physical activity is minimized.
WATER: Access to potable water
7.SIZE AND SPACE FOR APPROACH AND USE: The design accomodates variations in hand grip and size, space is left for medical devices and there are clean lines of sight to important spaces
NOURISHMENT: Fresh foods will be provided in the cafe and it will be encorage to select the options.
LIGHT: Workstations are placed around the perimeter of the floor to allow maximum expusure to light. Smaller spaces support spaces are placed closer to the core.
FITNESS: Open design plan to promote movement and sit to stand desk to encorage physical
COMFORT: Acoustic control for maximum comfort, different work areas and environments. Ergonomic niture selected with adjustable height desk.
AIR Air filtration systems, low and no-VOC materials selected to reduce off-gassing.
WATER: Access to potable water
MIND: Access to private, indivitual rooms, family rooms and wellness room.
NOURISHMENT: Fresh foods will be provided in the cafe and it will be encorage to select the healthy options.
LIGHT: Workstations are placed around the perimeter of the floor to allow maximum expusure to natural light. Smaller spaces support spaces are placed closer to the core.
FITNESS: Open design plan to promote movement and sit to stand desk to encorage physical fitness.
COMFORT: Acoustic control for maximum comfort, different work areas and environments. Ergonomic furniture selected with adjustable height desk.
MIND: Access to private, indivitual rooms, family rooms and wellness room.
the main causes for prospective parents to not go through with an adoption process fear and anxiety of not being prepared enough. It has been proven that prospective are more likely to continue with the adoption process when offered clear guidance agencies. Confident parents tend to raise confident children; therefore, the New BeAdoption Program offers parenting classes that provide the necessary basic skill set their anxiety and raise their confidence. The building must have available spaces to accommodate these classes.
ensure and prioritize the mental health of all team members working in the building, there comfortable amenities offered, such as a quiet room, workshare spaces, multi-faith room, breastfeeding room and more. Team members are motivated by working benefits childcare and public transportation allowances, healthy food bar, coffee shop and counseling.
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adoption process that prospective clear guidance therefore, the New Benecessary basic skill set available spaces to building, there spaces, multi-faith by working benefits coffee shop and reach families and rooms are vital for collaborating with the
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functioning since it tries to reach
and with organizations from all around the world. Therefore, conference rooms are vital for communicating with everyone interested in joining the program or collaborating with the
A large common area located in the middle of the office, allowing any department to easily gate. Central stairs located near the receptionist will help visitors find their way to the second Exit signage is laid out appropriately for emergencies and specific departments and spaces demarcated with custom signage as a wayfinding technique.
CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
signage
The design incorporates a lactation room, wellness room, and an individual room in order to vide a safe and confortable environment for each team member. These rooms are located on corner of the core and the entrance is hidden to allow for privacy. All the workstations feature sound-absorbing panels, smaller rooms have lower
and
FLOOR PLAN
LOWER LEVEL
REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
WORK STATIONS - PROCESS SPECIALIST
| KITCHEN ELEVATION
HYDROPONIC MAT PANELS,
A6 | KITCHEN CABINET SECTION
HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM, INSTALLED IN PANELS IRRIGATION
ATTACHMENT BRACKETS
STRUCTURAL WALL WATERPROOF MEMBRANE Z CLIP PLANTER BOX PLYWOOD
04 Secret Garden
The Secret Garden Exhibition is designed to imerse children ages 2 to 6, in an interactive experience harvesting plants and involving themselves in nature’s wonders.Each room and each station encourages children to use their five senses. The space offers a variety of displays that help children develop stronger fine motor skills and gross motor skills by giving them areas where they can think critically, learn autonomously, relax, and actively learn getting hands-on fun.
Medium: SketchUp, Enscape, AutoCAD,Photoshop
FLOOR PLAN
First Floor Plan
HARVESTING PERSPECTIVE
REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN
First Floor RCP
Second Floor RCP
LEARNING AREA PERSPECTIVE
QUIET AREA PERSPECTIVE
AXONOMETRIC
STAIRS PERSPECTIVE
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
SECTION C-C
05 Urban Residence
Urban Residence is design for a 24 years old man named Nathan Garcia. He is a Veterinarian who is moving to his first house located in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.
Medium: Hand Drafting
06 Mother’s Day
The narrative of this project follos the story of a child who is surprising his mom on Mother’s Day. I aimed to arrange the views in an order that showcases the mom’s emotions as her child gets lost but later surprises her. In the first view, the mom and her child arrive at the library, followed by the next view in which the mother goes up the stairs while the child runs away without her noticing. In the third view, the mom runs through the library trying to find her child. Here the colors of the view get darker as the mom’s worry increases. Finally, in the last view, the mom enters a room where her child and her husband are waiting to surprise her with flowers for Mother’s Day.
Medium: Watercolor Painting
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