BY ABBY BROWN
WELCOME,
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After graduating from the University of Kansas with a BFA in Interior Design + Architecture, I fulfilled my dream of moving to Denver, Colorado. Growing up, my visits to the mountains inspired me to design interiors that reflect the area’s unique culture and landscape.
My internship at A21 introduced me to the design process of custom mountain properties. Through my abroad internship I was able to live and work in Barcelona. Collaborating with lighting designers transformed how I approach creating spaces. At JNS, I gained confidence and experience through working with a small team on large hotel and hospitality projects.
Throughout all these experiences, I’ve loved getting to meet artists, chat with design reps, and learn from each designers unique approach. I recently earned my yoga teacher training certification, another long term goal of mine. Mentoring and connecting with people is where I truly thrive!
With a background that spans lighting design, residential projects, and large-scale hospitality and hotel design, I bring a well-rounded and versatile skill se t to the table .
01 EDUCATION
University of Kansas
Interior Architecture
2019-2023
02 SKILLS & INTERESTS
ADOBE suite
Revit
Enscape
Bluebeam
Conceptual Diagrams
Customer Relations
Lighting Design
03 INVOLVEMENT
Peer Mentor IA
Spring 2021 - 2023
I was a mentor and contact for a first year studio. I answered questions, gave advice, and providing critiques on projects. It was fulfilling to help a group through this often rocky transition.
Women in Design Member
Spring 2020-present
IIDA Member
Fall 2019-present
IIDA is an interior architecture program that connects students to career opportunities through networking and events
Peer mentoring senior year
Mentored a group of freshman to guide them through their first year of high school
Senior outreach
Senior year I worked as a teacher assistant at a grade. I love working with kids as well as mentoring peers. It was a great hands on opportunity to foster creativity in young kids.
04 EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer
JNS Architecture + Design
Hospitality + Multi Family Design Denver, CO
May 2023-April 2024
Lighting Design Intern Eflux Barcelona, Spain
CEA Abroad Internship Program May-July 2022
Interior Design Intern, A21, Residential Design Denver CO
August-September 2022
Hospitality, Server + Hostess
Paros Estiatorio, Milton’s, Spin Pizza
05 SERVICE
Lawrence Humane Society 2023
Weekly volunteer at local animal shelter
Sorority Philanthropy Involvement 2019-2022
Involved in various philanthropic events that benefit Read Lead and Achieve
KC Art Angels 2019
Helped disabled adults express themselves through art
06 O
200 HR Certified Yoga Teacher 2024 Quarter Life Club Denver Advocate 2024
385 CONGRESS ` BLOCK 87
PROPOSAL FOR HOTEL INSIDE AUSTIN’S UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT, BLOCK 87.
156 KEY HOTEL LOCATED IN A VIBRANT AND HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD IN PORTLAND, MAINE.
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERNSHIP
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERNSHIP IN BARCELONA, SPAIN.
IMAGE VIA STUDIO 8 ARCHITECTS
PROPOSAL FOR HOTEL INSIDE AUSTIN’S UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT, BLOCK 87.
CLIENT: KIMPTON
ROLE: INTERIOR DESIGN
SCOPE: GUESTROOMS, ROOFTOP DECK, MEETING/ EVENT SPACE, LOBBY, RECEPTION, RESTAURANT , BAR + PATIO
LOUNGE
RECEPTION
LISTENING ROOM
ELEVATOR LOBBY
*NOT SET TO SCALE.
DRAWING FOR REFERENCE N
BAR / CONVERSATION PIT
RESTAURANT
OUTDOOR BAR + PATIO
KIMPTON DESIGN PROPOSAL AUSTIN, TX
WORKING FLOOR PLAN
KIMPTON
KIMPTON DESIGN PROPOSAL AUSTIN, TX ENTRY ELEVATION- SKETCHUP
KIMPTON DESIGN PROPOSAL AUSTIN, TX
ELEVATOR LOBBY ELEVATION- SKETCHUP
BREEZE-BLOCK INSPIRATION PHOTO
385 CONGRESS
385 CONGRESS LOCATION: PORTLAND, MAINE
CLIENT: FATHOM COMPANIES
SCALE / SCOPE: 156 GUESTROOMS + 9 CONDOMINIUMS, 4 WITH ROOFTOP DECKS, 3,815 SF LOBBY SPACE, 5900 SF MEETING/EVENT SPACE, 4,675 SF CAFE + BAR/RESTAURANT SPACE, 156,866 GSF
385 CONGRESS PORTLAND, ME STANDARD KING RENDERED FLOOR
5’-0”
3’-0”
2’-0”
NORTH ELEVATION
STANDARD KING HOSPITALITY UNIT
STANDARD KING BATHROOM
WET
WEST ELEVATION
MASSAGE
ROOM
FITNESS CENTER
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERN SHIP
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERNSHIP
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: CEA STUDY ABROAD COMPANY: EFFLUX
LOCATION: BARCELONA SPAIN
CEA supports students in securing internships by providing resume feedback and connecting them with companies.
I was paired with Biosphere Flux, a lighting engineering company collaborating with major public transportation firms worldwide. Their design division, Eflux, partners with artists, hotels, restaurants, and residential designers across Europe.
As a lighting design intern with Eflux, my responsibilities included creating lighting schedules, learning Dialux, generating graphs and calculations, photoshopping renderings, and assembling cohesive presentations.
MARBELLA DESIGN FAIR BOOTH
COLLABORATORS
SCREENS: Cerámica a Mano Alzada (www.ceramicaamanoalzada.com) @ceramicaamanoalzada
MARBLE WALL: XTONE @xtone_surface
CEILING: Antonio Gandano, Master Chocero (www.proyectogandano.com)
LIGHTING: Eflux (www.eflux.es) @eflux.es
DECORATION: La Fábrica de Hielo (www.lafabricadehielo.com) @lafabricadehielo_art
FURNITURE & LAMPS: Retrorama Future Antiques (www.retroramagallery.com) @retrorama.future.antiques
ART: Sonia Navarro (www.naveoporto.com/sonia-navarro) @sonianavarro.estudio
