Spring 2023 Portfolio
AI Project YMCA Re-design Retail Project Citations Sketches 1-3 4-7 8-11 12-14 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project
2 weeks Group Project
Sarah Zulfiqar, Vera Gliga, Yaju Maharjan
This project required us to work in groups and produce two spaces: a luxury hotel lobby and an exclusive luxury suite using AI generators in the design process. The space was meant to be “Mega Extra”. The client was a personality created by us by blending three well-known figures from a given list.
My group chose to blend the styles of Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama and Selena Quintanilla to create an eclectic and unique space.
CONCEPT
Combining organic shapes with pops of color and natural accents to convey an elevated sense of luxury.
My Role
I was mainly in charge of executing ideas for the lobby and getting AI renders for it. I discussed all the results with my members and we decided how to edit it. In terms of the final poster, I had the responsibility of organizing the document and annotating the lobby renderings.
Initial Planning
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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AI RESULTS
MIDJOURNEY DALL-E STABLE DIFFUSION
Best Renders; Did not take artist’s names and make the render overwhelming
Good renders but made the space too colorful and tacky
KEY WORDS USED IN AI PROMPTS
Good renders but had a consistent presence of Yayoi’s polka dots.
1. Pops of color
2. Organic shapes
3. Luxury [area]
4. Hint of neutrals
5. Yayoi Kusama
6. Andy Warhol
7. Selena Quintanilla
8. Retro
9. Vray Render
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10. Wide shot
DESIGN CONCEPT
Combining organic shapes with pops of color and natural accents to convey an elevated sense of luxury
PROCESS WORK
CLIENT
LOBBY
2 4 3 Large
Circular
Andy Warhol painting Recessed ceiling Wood accent wall Neon lighting Bar area Hanging lights Sarah Yaju Vera A S H I S Y 3
Karaoke screen
leather sofa
YMCA Re-design
6 weeks Group Project
Sarah Zulfiqar, Vera Gliga, Yaju Maharjan
CLIENT
YMCA Blacksburg
MISSION
“to empower young people and communities worldwide to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive world, where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.”
DELIVERABLES
Designs for a Welcome Center
Commercial Kitchen
PROJECT STATEMENT
Welcome Center is a “hub for diverse communities of newcomers and immigrants (including youth, families, and seniors).” Commercial Code needs “s expected to meet the state of Virginia code requirements. The spatial design should consider the existing plumbing and sewage points.”
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Bubble Diagrams
INITIAL CONCEPT
Our concept takes inspiration from the nature around the NRV area. We are using the metaphor of a tree and using the concept of public to private area to show progression throughout our spaces.
FINAL CONCEPT
The overarching idea of our concept is growth and how that applies and revolves around nature. Everyone who interacts with the space, grows in different ways but are connected through their roots and life stories, such as how trees connect through their roots. This is a space for people to come together and establish a community and foster new relationships with a strong foundation.
Branding Diagrams
PROCESS AND CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Wall feature with branding- drawn by me
Implementing concept of growth with diagramming through curves Drawn by Vera
Final Plan Diagram
Final space planning, involving curves and seating and showing the concept of growth throughout the space. Drawn by Vera
Initial diagram- drawn by me
Zoning bubble diagram- drawn by Yaju
Intended flow diagram- drawn by me
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Rendered by Yaju
by me and Vera
by everyone
Rendered
Rendered
Curved Oak beams Exposed Ceiling
Interactive Map of the New River Valley- designed by Yaju
Wayfinding extending into office space
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Recessed LED Lighting
Different tile for wayfinding; leading to hallway and kitchen
Final Plan- Rendered by me
1. Vinyl Flooring Sustainable, VOC free
2. Knoll Textiles VOC free
3. Knoll Textiles VOC free
4. Oak Wood Locally Sourced
5. Interface Carpet Sustainable brand
6. Coated Ceramic tiling VOC free
7. Ceramic Flooring Durable
8. Ceramic Flooring Durable
9. Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances- durable
Rendered with all flooring materials- wood vinyl in two colors for wayfinding
CONCEPT IMAGERY WELCOME CENTER OFFICES & MEETING ROOM Sarah Zulfiqar, Vera Gliga, Yaju Maharjan CONCEPT “Alcon Lighting 15230 Darwin LED Round High Commercial Lighting Pendant.” Alcon Lighting https://www.alconlighting.com/15230.html. Accessed Mar. 2023. “Architextures, material editor architects designers.” https://architextures.org/. Accessed Mar. 2023. “Bras Easy Chair Khodi Feiz Design 2014 Artifort.” Warehouse Apr. 2020, https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/3ffa3607-35a7-4018-b43f-0c6aa1836c6d/Bras-Easy-Chair-Khodi-Feiz-Design-2014. Accessed Feb. 2023. “Luke Kuechly Walks Into Restaurant…” Charlotte Magazine Jan. 2016, https://www.charlottemagazine.com/luke-kuechly-walks-into-a-restaurant/. Accessed Feb. 2023. “Sofa 3ARL Melody Velvet Green 226x89x76 GHD Konzept Haus Interiors.” Feb. 2019, https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/04326403-5fac-4d6a-88aa-0b6f60e26fb2/Sofa-3ARL-Melody-Velvet-Green-226x89x76-3C-GHD. Accessed 2023 Cooking area Walk-in fridge/freezer combo Dry storage Dish washing station Office OCCUPANCY LOADS Commercial Kitchen Reception Area 52 Offices 2 Total Square Footage 2,323 ADA CODES - 804.3.2 - 804.2.2 - 1006.2.2.3 - 506.5.3 (exhaust fan) - 507.2.8 3 4 2 5 Commercial Kitchen Pottery Hallway Welcome Center Meeting Room Offices 4 QuarryBasics Metropolitan Ceramics Stainless Steel Barbera Oak- CALI SouthSeas Oak- CALI FLOR Dappled Daylight in Titanium Alcon Lighting LED Round Pendant Bras Easy Chair Artifort Sofa 3ARL Melody Velvet Green Glass Glazed Ceramic Blue Tile KnollTextiles Cozy Cord in Rain Reception Panorama The overarching idea of our concept is growth and how that applies and revolves around nature. Everyone who interacts with the space, grows in different ways but are connected through their roots and life stories, such as how trees connect through their roots. This is a space for people to come together and establish a community and foster new relationships with a strong foundation.
Welcome Center Offices Commercial Kitchen 1 2 3 4 6 5 9 8 7
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This project required us to work individually to produce a retail space based on one of three floorplans. The space was required to have a mezzanine, elevator, a ceiling or wall feature that was unique and a leading concept.
CONCEPT
The Lotus flower is a motif that repeats in patterns in all cultures of South Asia, symbolizing rebirth, unity and connectivity, as the petals open up in layers individually. My space attempts to make this concept abstract through zoning and pattern. As you move through the space, another layer of similarity is revealed through the zones of clothing, jewelry and handicrafts. The abstract lotus pattern on the floor plays with the curves of the displays, bringing the space together.
Chicago
I chose chicago as my location because it is a very culturally diverse city and celebrates each part of the world. It is also home to many South Asian immigrants so it fits well with my target audience of South Asians in the United States.
Parti
I chose to use the most geometric looking plan to contrast with my organic concept to show that contrast can also create beauty.
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Retail Boutique
weeks Individual Project
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Mezzanine First Floor
Floor Pattern Initial Parti Diagrams Initial Fit Diagram
Inspired by lotus petals, the pattern allows there to be a leading movement throughout the space, with the curves creating an entry into each of the zones.
Mezzanine display is curved like the first floor displays
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Custom-made clothing display mimicking the curves and form of a lotus
Perspective showing main wall feature and lighting effects. Also shows relationship between floor pattern and furniture.
Axon highlighting the main design elements of the space.
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Islamic Arch- representing an architectural element that is very common in South Asia
Right Section NTS
Back Section NTS
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Perspective showing jewelry display area and the mezzanine area. Gives a sense of how the two floors interact.
REIMAGINING SOUTH ASIAN CRAFTS IN CHICAGO
Important Notes:
VALUES DESIGN CONCEPT
The Lotus flower is a motif that repeats in patterns in all cultures of South Asia, symbolizing rebirth, unity and connectivity as the petals open up in layers individually. My space attempts to make this concept abstract through zoning and pattern As you move through the space, another layer of similarity is revealed through the zones of clothing, jewelry and handicrafts. The abstract lotus pattern on the floor plays with the curves of the displays, bringing the space together.
1. Sustainable Materials
2. Abstracted Concept
3. Modernistic approach to classic/traditional design elements
BRANDS THAT WE SELL
COLLABORATION PASSION
SUSTAINABILITY
P E R S P E C T I V E S Section Section F L O O R P A T T E R N
MATERIALS Uses recycled cloth for clothing Uses recycled cloth for clothing Uses recycled cloth for clothing Provides jobs for locals Provides jobs for locals Designed by local artisans Provides jobs for locals Provides jobs for locals India- based, no mass production ECOS Paints- Chinese Cherry - VOC Free - Matte Paint: Dries to a durable film Recycled Aluminum - Durable - Works well with bright lighting CALI Afterglow Oak Vinyl - Low Emitting VOC - Class 1 Fire rating CALI SouthSeas Oak Vinyl - Low Emitting VOC - Class 1 Fire rating PALLAS Textiles - 100% biodegradable 12
STUDIO SKETCHES
Throughout the semester, we were given various sketching assignments to do. This helped me to practice more draing with pen and experimenting with different styles of drawing. Although challenging, it was a useful exercise.
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CITATIONS
“Bras Easy Chair | Khodi Feiz | Design 2014 Artifort.” 3D Warehouse, 2 Apr. 2020, https://3dwarehouse.sketchup. com/model/3ffa3607-35a7-4018-b43f-0c6aa1836c6d/Bras-Easy-Chair-Khodi-Feiz-Design-2014. Accessed 27 Feb. 2023.
Dall·E: Creating images from text. DALL·E: Creating images from text. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https:// openai.com/research/dall-e
Home Page. VTYMCA. (2022, April 19). Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://vtymca.org/
“KnollTextiles Cozy Cord in Rain.” Knoll, https://www.knoll.com/knolltextileproductdetail/Cozy+Cord. Accessed 1 Mar. 2023.
Mijourney. Midjourney. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fap -
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Shop | house of Kotwara | Muzaffar Meera Sama Ali. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://www.houseofkotwara.com/shop/
Stable diffusion online. Stable Diffusion Online. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://stablediffusionweb. com/
Welcome to the Y. YMCA of the USA - A Leading Nonprofit Organization. (n.d.). Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://www.ymca.org/
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