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DESIGN PORTFOLIO
HELLO! Thank you for taking the time to view my portfolio. A little bit about myself before you dive into my work: I can turn almost any situation into a song, I apply my creative energy to everything I do, and I love a good challenge. I am passionate, honest, and dedicated to work. I love to build with my hands and my dream is to have my own workshop/hobby shed one day. I want to apply my skills in an innovative, collaborative, and inspiring environment that will challenge me to learn and grow.
Although my degree will tell you that I am wishing to pursue a career in interior design or interior architecture, my degree doesn’t tell my whole story. I do truly love interiors, but I believe that I have the skills, motivation, and persistence to successfully work in any design discipline. I am open minded to new and exciting opportunities, and I hope you are too!
BENJAMIN MOORE Project completion: Fall 2013 Recognition: Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship Nominee & Finalist Design Excellence Nomination & Award Location: Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ Size: 3,000 square feet Individual project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Two elements make up this project: 1. The installation of a Benjamin Moore Retail Store/ Designer Showroom 2. The Historic Renovation of the Tempe Hardware Building in Tempe, Arizona. The first floor contains the retail store; second floor holds the designer showroom; public space exhibits new light-well. The entire space exhibits a cohesive language of extreme contrast in regards to the historic elements of the building.
Skills: Custom furniture design + shop drawings, physical furniture construction (will provide upon request), client meeting, met program and budget requirement, market research, concept research, concept development, design development, rebranding, space planning, library design, model building, wood-shop skills, construction floor plans, RCP, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD, SketchUp, Podium, hand-sketching, handrendering
RETAIL DISPLAYS
Custom designed for Benjamin Moore retail products + rebranding image. [view from back of store]
POS COUNTER
[view from store entrance]
RETAIL STORE DESIGN + HISTORIC RENOVATION Through a linear language and historical interpretation through materials, the components of this design concept infuse a connection of Benjamin Moore’s heritage with high quality retail. Warm, rich woods and industrial steel represent Benjamin Moore’s rich heritage, whereas bold contemporary geometries represent the company’s passion for quality and move the retail store forward in the direction of leadership in the modern retail world. KIT OF PARTS POS
paint card displays
Public Space Benj. Moore Low storage + display
shelving + high display
floorplan
space plan
hand sketches + renderings of retail displays
DESIGNER SHOWROOM + HISTORIC RENOVATION The integrity of the buildings’ structure and intent is kept, while space and sunlight are utilized through new architectural reveals, adding a new dimension to historic elements and unifying the building as a whole. New geometries contrast with old, but work in harmony to distinguish the antiquity, recognizing the buildings history, but also celebrating its contemporary future. ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION
Public Space Benj. Moore
original stairs
facade sketch
study model
floorplan
spaceplan
FAHRENHEIT Project completion: Fall 2014 Location: City North, Phoenix, AZ 90,000 square feet Collaborative project in collaboration with: Sheelah Noffz, Emily Park, Katheryn Fischer
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 90,000 square foot tenant improvement in Phoenix, Arizona challenged us to design and space plan a workplace environment that encompassed in-depth workplace research trends. Architectural transformations allow the building to utilize the Phoenix sunlight, and detailed space planning allow for employees to experience the building as a positive and collaborative work environment.
Skills: Full construction document set (will provide upon request), client meeting and communication, research, concept development, design development, schematic design, rebranding, logo design, space planning, blocking diagrams, stacking diagrams, rendered floorplans, research, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD, SketchUp, Podium, hand-sketching, handrendering, team collaboration
RESEARCH AND BRANDING
Extensive technical research was done about work-place trends and employees health and happiness. The research was completed and configured into the info-graphic pictured above to convey the physical, social, mental, and life balance that was considered during the design process. The logo was designed to match the geometrical architectural expression of the workplace.
CONCEPT AND PROCESS
light well and atrium diagram
space planning design around light wells
block diagram emphasize stacking
The concept from this project stemmed from the story of the Phoenix bird: The Phoenix exposes itself to the sun until it dissolves into ashes, only to rise above the ashes feeling rejuvenated. Space planning was designed so that all employee amenities are located on the ground floor. Employees leave the workspace to use the amenities, and return to their workstations by rising up the central circulation feeling mentally rejuvenated and inspired. The structure was influenced by the forms of the wings of the phoenix bird. Light define circulation paths.
STRUCTURAL TRANSFORM TO ENHANCE SUNLIGHT Sunlight is the proven to keep employees happy and motivated. Natural light was emphasized by designing a grand atrium, where light floods the entry. As the building rises, the facade cantilevers in the abstracted form of the bird wing over the street to create spaces on each workplace level where employees can interact with the community and experience full daylight.
Sunlight study of sunlight and structure relationship: sun rises in the east atrium, and the lightwells allow Fahrenheit employees to experience sunlight as an interactive module as it moves throughout the day.
level 1
level 2
level 3
level 4
LIGHT DIAGRAMS Diagrams to show the architectural incisions made. Cantilevering and the light-wells are used to maximize daylight. Light-well diagram shows how light from the fourth level is transferred to the entire structure, and how light defines the main circulation paths so that movement throughout the space is encouraged and experienced in memorable ways.
WORKSPACE SPACE PLANNING
Computer generated model built in design development phase to show emphasis on the atrium, natural daylight, and finish selections. Space planning of the work stations are designed around circulation that is defined by lightwells. At the end of all circulation spaces are collaboration stations designed for casual meetings and workspaces.
ATRIUM ENTRANCE AND RECEPTION Entrance of building on ground floor pictured below, where amenities are accessible to public and to employees. Atrium is open to all four levels, with circulation and the act of “rising� in the building as the emphasis in the atrium space. The reception of Fahrenheit is pictured above left, and located on the second floor and separated by an architectural library so that visitors do not enter workspaces.
VERDE Project completion: Spring 2014 Recognition: Design Excellence Nomination Location: Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ Size: 7,000 square feet Collaborative project in collaboration with: Zoe Albean + Nicole Panuzzo
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed-use facility in Tempe, Arizona . The buildings functions are dedicated to health and wellness, nourishing the minds and bodies of the Tempe Community PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 90,000 square foot tenant improvement in Phoenix, Arizona challenged us to design and space plan a workplace environment that encompassed in-depth workplace research trends. Architectural transformations allow the building to utilize the Phoenix sunlight, and detailed space planning allow for employees to experience the building as a positive and collaborative work environment.
Skills: Construction detail drawings (will provide upon request), program development, market research, concept research, concept development, design development, branding, logo design, space planning, library design, model building, woodshop skills, construction floor plans, RCP, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD, SketchUp, Podium, hand-sketching, handrendering, team collaboration
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND PROCESS Architecture and spatial elements are geometric and angular abstractions
VEIN Facade, circulation, Provides support structure Nourish for the leaf Architecture structure feed the mind, body, community
of a leaf vein.
STOMATA branding logo
Gas exchange Respiration for the leaf
Three story atrium, public space Living + breathing architecture
LEAF Solar panel roof, Turns light into energy Installation wall Shade for leaf Sustainable features provide natural light and energy
FLOOR PLANS floor 1
entry
floor 2
floor 3
The sketches above depict the process of abstracting geometries from an image of a leaf. The floorplans exhibit amenities that promote health and wellness: a juice bar, vitamin shop, yoga studio, library, art gallery, library, and a three story open atrium for public use
entry
CONSTRUCTION AND MODEL BUILDING A total of three models were made to show spatial relationships, scale, and to emphasize the abstracted shapes of a leaf. -A full model of the entire structure -A study model of atrium circulation -A detail model of the stair offset with glass side rail
CIRCULATION STUDY The stairs in Verde are the central element that acts as the “vein� of the leaf by connecting all circulation elements. The stairs are locating in the main atrium, and provide memorable experiences for building users. The stairs wrap around the elevator, forcing those traveling to experience all aspects of the atrium space.
FACADE The facade of the building uses corten steel in an angular and modern language that contrasts with the historic red brick buildings of mill avenue, but compliments the street’s modern day environment.
RUSTIC ROMANCE Project completion: Fall 2012 Recognition: Design Excellence Nomination & Award Location: Lake Tahoe, California Size: 3000 square feet Individual project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Residential Home in Lake Tahoe, California designed as a vacation home for a family with the need for an ADA home.
Skills: Met and exceeded client program, custom light fixture design, met ADA requirements, custom furnishing design, concept development, design development, space planning, construction floor plans, RCP, rendered floorplan, sections, Photoshop, InDesign, CAD, SketchUp, Podium, handsketching, hand-rendering
CONCEPT The relationship between the calm reflective water and vanishing linear pier emphasize the contour of the mountain range, offering an intrinsic and intimate experience with nature. Harmony is achieved through the contrast of natural native textures with contemporary elements of repetition and scale, while the relaxed demeanor provides a unifying sense of tranquility.
LIVING SPACES
reading nook
kitchen
dining room
Living spaces are designed with a strong relationship to the landscape. Verticality and materiality enable the residents to feel a strong connection to Lake Tahoe. The open concept allows for ample interaction.
THE HAVEN Project completion: Spring 2013 Location: Chandler, AZ Size: 2500 square feet Collaborative project in collaboration with: Francisca Augusta
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The relationship between raw and natural materials with elegant Indonesian elements emphasizes an eclectic and intimate cultural experience. Repetition of vertical supports speaks a fluent and energetic language; while soft curves are used in contrast to compose visual harmony.
Skills: Custom furniture design + shop drawings, (will provide upon request), restaurant concept, marketing, and menu package, logo design, branding, met program and budget requirement, market research, concept research, concept development, design development, space planning, construction floor plans, RCP, rendered floorplan, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD, SketchUp, Podium, hand-sketching, hand-rendering
CONCEPT AND BRANDING The juxtaposition of rich Indonesian cuisine with western drinking culture bridges the exotic and the familiar together. The Haven is an Indonesian beer garden that welcomes you to experience the new way of drinking and dining. inspiration images
floorplan
entry sketch
entry + reception rendering
concept sketches
DINING PRIVATE DINGING ROOM The private dining room is inspired by traditional Indonesian design. Custom designed chairs, repetitious batik pattern, and the ancient “wayana” puppet shadow play create an intimate dining experience, all while interacting with the kitchen’s open window.
bar + lounge
main dining room
restroom elevation
LOVESCHAC Project completion: Ongoing business Recognition: AZ Foothills Magazine Location: Home Studio , AZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In 2014 I interned as a jewelry designer for a local artist. Through persistence and willingness to learn, I developed the skills needed to make and design my own jewelry. I worked closely with the designer and learned how to run a small business.
Skills: Business management, branding, photography, design aesthetic and market research, soldering, welding, e-commerce, product ordering, vendor communication, client communication, InDesign, Photoshop
JEWELRY DESIGN My passion for building with my hands and love for fashion is what drove me to start a jewelry studio of my own. It began as a hobby, and has progressed into a small online business that is a hobby as well as a source of income.
BUILD Project completion: Fall 2014 Recognition: Design Excellence Nomination Location: Maricopa County Youth Centers Maricopa County , AZ Collaborative project in collaboration with: Grant Sauer, Charlie Huang, Madison Strakele
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Collaborative project competition for Herberger Institute of Design: The Interdisciplinary cluster competition challenges Junior students across the design disciplines at The Design school to explore ideas for undeserved youth at Maricopa County. The Youth Program was given an old building to assist undeserved youth ages 14–21 with the initial steps towards achieving selfsufficiency through education, employment, and leadership activities.
Skills: KeyShot rendering, SketchUp building, Photoshop, Illustrator, collaboration with architect, collaboration with industrial designer, collaboration with landscape architect
YOUTH PROGRAM Instead of designing withing the boundaries of the given interior, we challenged ourselves by researching ways to empower youth. We designed an after school program, in which students travel with the Build Truck throughout the county and gain essential life-long skills. The program encourages at risk youth to participate in community “building,� by allowing youth to work under supervision on fun and challenging hands-on projects.
IN PROGRESS... Project completion: in progress Individual graphic design. Collaborative project in collaboration research and installation in collaboration with: Chelsea Duran, Annie Rice, Nina Knoph, Audris Lim, Emily Vester
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Leading an anti-bullying campaign: We strive to build up respect and acceptance of diversity within communities by informing parents, empowering students, and involving educators.
Skills: UX design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, extensive research, client consultation, public presentation, mentor communication, hand-sketching, social media, web design, photography
DEFINING DIVERSITY We redefined diversity: Diversity is the varied identities of each individual within a community. Accepting diversity allows people to understand one another and to go beyond tolerating differences, by embracing and celebrating them in a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
diverse identities...
Through extensive research on diversity, we have concluded that the above diverse identities are what create intolerant behaviors. The pyramid of intolerant behaviors is what we designed as a tool to show how bullying is an umbrella for intolerable behaviors. We have redefined bullying as the exposure to repeated derogatory actions toward an individual or group. Current antibullying campaigns target the bully, and provide awareness to the negative impacts of bullying. We wish to do the opposite, and diffuse the issue of bullying through empowering individuals.
BULLYING
SCAPEGOATING
DISCRIMINATION
PREJUDICE
STEREOTYPING
PARENTS
Environment: Home Package: Website, Pinterest, Standards Book, Video
STUDENTS
Environment: Social Media Package: Videos, Graphics, Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Standards Book
EDUCATORS
Environment: School Package: Posters, Lessons, Standards Book, Installation
DESIGN SOLUTIONS Packages targeted to reach out to students in all areas of their lives in which they learn positive reinforcement and acceptance of diversity.
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
meet charli...
she likes to draw and sing, and she likes her ability to make people laugh.
#BuildUpSelfieSunday
Positive messages that raise awareness through empowerment of individuals on social media platforms that target youth.
IF YOU ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO BE NORMAL, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW AMAZING YOU CAN BE.
SCHOOL INSTALLATION Posters designed to use as educational tools in schools, and interactive installations placed in educational facilities encouraging and empowering students to embrace their unique attributes.
Hire me, please! Amanda Schactner 272.707.8029 aschactn@asu.edu 609 East Mesquite Circle #C121 Tempe, Arizona 85281