Portfolio pt.1

Amelia Williams College of Dupage Spring 2026

Residential Design Concept

This Chicago brownstone remodel balances historic character with modern living.

Original details such as wood trim, crown molding, parquet flooring, and tall paneled windows are preserved and restored, anchoring the design in its architectural heritage.

The rambling layout of large, separated rooms is maintained, with subtle open connections introduced to improve flow and functionality.

Materiality

These materials help to add a layered, classic sensibility that feels refined rather than nostalgic. Together, these elements create a tailored interior that honors the past while comfortably supporting contemporary life.

Gretain French Blue Wallcovering

Mahogany Wood

SW Featherstone

Edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape

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1. Kathy Kuo Home- Cameron Round Side Table 2. Kathy Kuo Home- Madeline Sofa 3. Visual Comfort Double Twist Chandelier 4. Kathy Kuo Home- Leonardo Round Coffee Table 5. Kathy Kuo Home- Antoinette Bergere Chair 6. Kathy Kuo Home- Polly Wool Rug

Features such as claw feet, subtle ornate carved details, and brass hardware enhance the sense of timeless elegance while honoring the architectural integrity of the space. Original wood trim and crown molding, parquet flooring, and tall paneled windows were maintained to honor its heritage.

Together, these elements create a cohesive design that feels both refined and authentic to the home’s original charm.

Edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape

Technical Drawings

Drawings produced in Autodesk AutoCAD. Drawings are not to scale, but represent industry standard 1/4” scale.

Painted crown molding Aged brass metal hood

In-set glass

The elevation maintains traditional proportions and detailing, reinforcing the architectural character of the space. A curated selection of warm wood tones, marble surfaces, muted hues, and classic tile patterns was chosen to feel authentic to the era. Together, these elements create a cohesive dialogue between past and present, honoring the home’s original charm while supporting contemporary living.

Edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape

Edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape

Mahogany Wood

Leo Aurea Stone Surfaces

Casablanca Square Nemo Tile- River

SW- Farrow and Ball

Evergreen Leather

Quinn in Blush Wallcovering

Parquet Flooring

SW- Edgecomb Grey

One-point birdseye perspective- edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape

Furniture Design

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Concept

Child’s Play explores the balance between a playful, childlike spirit and a sleek, highend aesthetic. The collection investigates how contrasting energies can exist in harmony.

Design

This body of work examines how tactile warmth and sculptural form can coexist within a single collection. Soft, rounded silhouettes evoke innocence and comfort, while sharper, faceted details introduce refinement and quiet luxury.

The pieces create a dialogue between whimsy and elegance — where simplicity meets unexpected structure, and nostalgia seamlessly blends with modernity.

Goal

This collection draws on the joyful familiarity of childhood play, its rounded forms, pastel hues, and tactile materials echo the building blocks, stacking toys, and imaginative shapes that once filled playrooms. Each piece balances nostalgia and sophistication, finding where whimsy meets refinement.

Initial Sketches

Edited and rendered in SketchUp/Enscape