A N N A C L A I R E VAW T E R D e s i g n Po r t f o l i o | 2 0 1 6 | S e l e c t e d Wo r k s
ANNA CLAIRE VAWTER design por tfolio (selected wor ks) Email: acv0004@auburn.edu Tel: 205.903.8750 Permanent Address: 120 Thorn Berr y Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35242
CONTENTS RESUME
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FLORE WELLNESS
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AWAREHOUSE
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FAIRMONT HOTEL
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BRIM + NOIR
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INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING
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SUPPLEMENTAL
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REFERENCES
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A N N A C L A I R E VAW T E R ACV0004@AUBURN.EDU | 205.903.8750 7 3 0 We s t M a g n o l i a Av e n u e , U n i t 2 - 2 0 4 Auburn, Alabama 36832
E D U C AT I O N
HON O RS + AWARDS
Auburn University, Auburn, AL Bachelor of Science Degree
Design Competitions
Major: Interior Design, CIDA Accredited Minor: Environmental Design GPA: 3.8
EX PE R I E N C E Chapman Sisson Architects Huntsville, AL: Intern Interior Designer Winter 2016 Commercial and institutional design, construction site visits, Revit finish and pattern plans, interior elevations, FF&E selections, budgeting, billing, and working with architect team
Martin Nash Atlanta, GA: Intern Design Assistant Summer 2015 Space Planning, sales floor experience, graphic design, and inventory.
Dee Simmons Interiors Atlanta, GA: Intern Design Assistant Summer 2015 FF&E selections, project specifications, textile line inventory, and purchase orders.
1st Place Digital Rendering; ASID Daisy Bond Student Awards 1st Place Commercial Concept; ASID Daisy Bond Student Awards 3rd Place Product Design; ASID Daisy Bond Student Awards Wanderlust Exhibition; Juried Exhibition Semi-Finalist; ASID Portfolio Competition Design Communication Association Design Exhibition
2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016
Academic Honors Outstanding Research Project, Environmental Design Program, Fall International Quality of Life Awards; College of Human Sciences Kappa Omicron Nu; College of Human Sciences Honor Society The National Society of Leadership and Success Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society International Studies: European Culture Study Dean’s List
2016 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015-2016
Academic Scholarships Board of Trustees Scholarship Spirit of Auburn University Scholarship Owner Operator Scholarship for Auburn University Interior Elements Annual Scholarship for Achievement Jewel Golden Eubanks ‘33 Endowed Scholarship Katherine Lynne Stanley Endowed Scholarship Miles and Mary Stephens Endowed Scholarship Sallye R Nunn Endowed Scholarship
2013-2016 2013-2016 2013 2014-2016 2014-2015 2015 2016 2016
A C T I VITIES President of Tiger Habitat, Habitat for Humanity ASID Communications Committee, Alabama Chapter Furniture + Design Committee; Phi Mu Social Sorority CIDA Ambassador; College of Human Sciences Project Uplift; Mentor to a ten year old girl, Auburn The Bell Center; local volunteer, Birmingham, Alabama Impact Auburn; local volunteer, Auburn
2016-2017 2015-2017 2015 2014 2013-2017 2014-2015 2013-2014
Capstone Real Estate Investments Birmingham, AL: Intern Interior Designer Summer 2014 Commercial design space planning, model rooms, construction site visits, overseeing furniture installation on job sites, and programming documents.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Visual Presentation Studio: Fall 2015 Assistant for sophomore level studio
P R OF ESSIONAL + ART ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Student Member Committee of 19; Nutrition and Gardening at Storybook Farms Women’s Philanthropy Board, Auburn University Student Member
2013-2017 2015 2015
SKI L LS Adobe Suite AutoCAD
SketchUp Pro Autodesk Revit
Microsoft Office Design Presentation
Hand Drafting Hand Rendering
Color Theory Watercolor Painting
Podium V2 Rendering Data Vizualization
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FLORE WELLNESS increasing use with connection of travelers + locals
Fall 2015 Interior Design Environmental Systems and Lighting Design Revit, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Flore Wellness is “third place� for professionals of the Atlanta area, where health is prioritized through a wellness spa, yoga studio, and natural food bar and market. The conception of this space is a critique of the lack of health-oriented opportunities after a work day in the heart of Atlanta. Flore Wellness takes on a new perspective on the traditional Atlanta development pattern. Focusing on the millennial generation, it is a multi-functional space allowing guests to get much completed: exercise, grocery shop, and eat. This results in the creation of a close community all looking to increase their quality of life through health and wellness. Characterized by relaxation and health improvement, the lighting of the space is set to a warmer temperature. Finishes are practical with stain guard and resilience, yet still create a luxurious environment.
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F L O R E MA R K E T: K I T CH E N V I EW 9
M IDTOW N ATLANTA F L ORE WELLNESS
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VIEW OF FLOOR YOGA STUDIO
FLOR E YOGA : S T UDI O B V I EW
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9: 00 AM H I G H E A STE R N S UN
1 2 :0 0 PM DIRECT SUN
3 :0 0 P M HI GH WES T ERN S UN
6:00 PM LOW WESTERN SKY
LIGHTING DIAGRAMS AMBIENT LIGHT
LOW LUMENS
TASK LIGHT
MED LUMENS
ACCENT LIGHT
HIGH LUMENS
FLORE WELLNESS FLOORPLAN FLORE WELLNESS SPA, FLORE MARKET, + FLORE YOGA LOCKER ROOMS
LOCKER ROOMS
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WELLNESS SPA
YOGA STUDIOS
RECEPTION
WAITING AREA
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FOOD BAR
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MARKET
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VIEW OF FLOOR YOGA STUDIO
VIEW OF FLOOR YOGA STUDIO
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02 AWAREHOUSE increasing quality and productivity of workplace through holistic methods
Fall 2015 Interior Design: Commercial Design SketchUp, Podium, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator The concept of the new Interface Carpet workplace design was a response to analyzing how your environment affects you mentally and physically, thus affecting your productivity at work. Findings showed that the workplace was lacking in beneficiary elements, such as natural elements, natural lighting, open air, and a variety of options for their environment. In order to put these principles into place, the existing space was renovated from a minimalist gallery to a view and interaction based community space. Elements that support this concept included in the project were open office system, large windows on all walls, congregational public stairs for a meeting point and to foster interaction, and natural textures to incorporate an eco-friendly environment. Various amenities are available for all employees, such as a greenhouse and fitness center, which are is easily converted into an event space for guests and client visits.
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LOCATION + BUILDING 1603 Executive Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240
Location History Founded in 1831, LaGrange, Georgia holds history of holding a variety of communities from plantation owners and craftsman to railroad center and industrial parks. Downtown LaGrange covers 202.5 acres of land and is almost unaltered from its original planning in 1828. Today the industrial centers, including Interface, provide steady employment for locals. Set in an prime location sixty miles southwest of Atlanta with lots of land yet near major interstates, LaGrange is the ideal city for manufacturing.
Character + Culture
LaGrange is infused with unique history and character. It is home to many estates on the National Register, several museums and art galleries for local artists, two colleges, the award-winning Azalea Storytelling Festival, Hydrangea Festival, and many other opportunities. The architecture of the area is very unique with the many historic homes; however, where Interface is placed is an industrial park with commercial buildings and warehouses. In 2000, LaGrange won the Intelligent City of the Year for its unique combination of the charming old south with the industry of today.
Climate + Terrain LaGrange is located in the lower piedmont region of Georgia, where the topography consists of a rolling terrain. LaGrange is prone to tornadoes and earthquakes, but is rare to have major disasters. The weather on average is pleasant with a summer high of 90 degrees, a winter low of 34 degrees, and average rain fall.
Economics
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When LaGrange developed in the late 19th century as an industrial center, the city soon became one of the nation’s leaders in advanced manufacturing, making manufacturing the most common industry and production the most common occupation. Recently, the unemployment rate has slightly increased with 8.2%. Being home to three universities, close to the major city of Atlanta, and proximity to West Point Lake attract tourist and homeowners, helping the economy to thrive.
AWAREHOUSE MAIN FLOORPLAN
COLLABORATION WORKSTATION + OPEN OFFICES
COLLABORATION WORKSTATION + OPEN OFFICES
OUTDOOR WORKSTATION + PATIO
PUBLIC MEETING STAIRS + CONFERENCE ROOMS
DINING + GREENHOUSE BREAKAWAY SPACE
PRE-DESIGN RESEARCH: Nature in the Workplace + Wellbeing in the Office
NATURE-BASED DESIGN: THE NEW GREEN
BUILDING WELLBEING INTO THE WORKPLACE
Majority of today’s contemporary built environment is isolated from the benefit of a nature-based environment, making the workplace an under stimulating and tiring place to be productive in. Many LEED buildings are totally sustainable and energy efficient but completely ignore how the environment affects the occupants. One’s work can very easily become stressful in the workplace. When placed in a stressful situation and given the opportunity to escape to relieve anxiety, 95 percent of people desire to escape somewhere outdoors.
Companies are pursuing organizational wellbeing with an enthusiasm never seen before. Being conscious of employee wellbeing in the workplace can lead to substantial cost savings, lower absenteeism, and fewer medical claims. However, caring about your employee’s well being really pays off in the overall organizational performance.
To create a positive work environment, you must attend to the deep human need for contact with nature. Incorporating natural elements into a work environment not only benefits the aesthetics, but also creates a positive space that encourages interaction and communication. Biophilia Design specifically impacts one’s energy levels and well-being through outdoor views, productivity through indoor plants, and creativity through natural colors and materials in a positive way. It helps create a more enjoyable environment, which can lead to better production whatever company complies with this design. It is possible to created a fully sustainable building while also incorporating natural features that help people feel comfortable and alive – somewhere they can really work, learn, and heal. This natural environment composed of natural light, gardens and plants, clear views of nature, and natural photography combat stress. Even just viewing photographs of nature improves cognitive function and reduces stress. When you look at an urban scene, your mind has to work harder to see it. When you look at a natural landscape, your mind does not have to filter out so many visual hindrances. Our neurological system naturally responds to the “fractal” geometry of nature easier than an urban scene. Incorporating natural elements into the work environment is an investment in health and productivity of the people in the building. Nature-Based Design: The New Green. (2016). Retrieved January 19, 2016, from http://www.hermanmiller.com/research/research-summaries/nature-based-design-the-new-green.html
“This isn’t simply about work environments with better ergonomics or more comfort. We believe that the workplace can be a place where people actually leave healthier than when they arrive in the morning.” - Nancy Hickey, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Steelcase. “Wellbeing actually involves many aspects of organizational culture, from making sure people understand what their job is and having a sense of purpose, to providing the right space, tools and resources to be successful. Research shows that successful organizations support their employees with a holistic approach to mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.” A workplace that offers a palette of place, posture and presence helps boost wellbeing. The most helpful workplace is one that offers collaborative spaces, private, quiet spaces, rest spaces, outdoor spaces, and active spaces. People work best when they can determine where they work. For posture, the employees should be given options as well. They can either stand up, sit down, move around, lean back, etc. - whatever they are comfortable in. Changing postures is physically energizing, mentally stimulating and helps people stay refreshed and engaged. Presence means the employees are given control over how they work and are supported through their decisions on that through their needs in space, furniture, technology, and tools.
Building Wellbeing into the Workplace. (2016). Retrieved February 12, 2016, from http://www.steelcase.com/insights/ white-papers/building-wellbeing-into-the-workplace/.
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FAIRMONT HOTEL increasing use with connection of travelers + locals
Fall 2016 Interior Design Hospitality Design AutoCad, SketchUp, Podium, Photoshop, Hand Inspired by the site’s local community and historical urban design, the Fairmont Washington D.C. focuses on connecting travelers with the city on a more intimate level than before. The ground level encourages people of all types, locals and travelers, to linger and enjoy the public realm through its coffee shop and bar, open seating, library, public courtyard park, and weekly local events. The private sector switches focus to the urban design and views of the city. Windows in every room point toward the city design and its implications or the courtyard full of local public life. The setting will reflect the rise of cultural movements through contemporary and sustainable forms yet keeps a thread of its historical foundation woven throughout with the use of traditional and vernacular materials. The merge is to relate new movements to the old traditions, but at the same time create a space that represents its own age with integrity. Thus, making the hotel a timeless place. A place to stay in and linger in, not just something to walk by.
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PLANNING DIAGRAM space planning | schematic design
BUBBLE ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
CONF. SPACES
EVENT SPACES ADMIN
POOL
BACK OF HOUSE
HEALTH + WELLNESS
ROOFTOP TERRACE LOGGIA VERTICAL CIRCUL ATION COURTYARD RECEPTION RESOURCE SPACE
WORK SPACES
GUEST ROOMS
LOBBY RESTAURANT
LUGGAGE STORAGE
BAR
LOUNGE
FOYER
RESTROOMS
BELLHOP / STAGING
COVERED ENTRANCE
PARKING
MANDATORY ADJACENCY DESIRABLE ADJACENCY
DATE: ___ /___ /___
FAIRMONT | WASHINGTON D.C. | GEORGETOWN
PHASE 2
LOBBY FF&E
LOBBY AND FURNITURE PLAN
COFFEESHOP
GRAND LOBBY
LIBRARY
RECEPTION
STANDARD GUEST ROOM PLAN + PRESIDENTIAL SUITE PLAN
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE FF&E
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BRIM + NOIR increasing use with connection of travelers + locals
Spring 2015 Interior Design AutoCad and Revit Software Practices Revit, Adobe Photoshop The vision of Brim + Noir was a response to the site’s awe inspiring, natural landscape. The main focus being connecting the views of Napa Valley vineyards with the authentic wine and cuisine served by the famous French chef, Jean-Georges. To take full advantage of the generous views and climate, Brim + Noir allows all guests to have a view of either the hills of Napa or the kitchen of Jean-Georges. The finishes are natural and light, allowing the landscape to take full attention of the eye. Primary seating is on the garden patio, secondary seating has a kitchen view. Tertiary seating is located in the wine bar, where private parties and wine tastings are hosted, has a view of the vineyards due to floor-to-ceiling storefront windows. This project seeks to place the restaurant into the landscape - by creating open site lines through every room allowing the space to feel as if it is a part of the natural site.
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05 INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING global and local analyzation of effects of public space on us
Fall 2016 Environmental Design: Elements of Design Thinking and Communication Adobe Illustrator The concept of researching urban well-being was a response to analyzing public spaces on my own school’s collegiate campus. Findings showed that the public spaces were lacking in beneficiary elements, which was exemplified by lack of participation. With a little research one can find that the same is true for many urban public spaces, as such, “public-life” as we know it is dead. People congregate with those they already know in homes and places they are comfortable in, reluctant to step outside into the public spaces of their own cities. This project seeks to clearly depict how public space and its elements, specifically the movable chair, impact our well-being individually as well as communally. All in effort to encourage more thoughtful public space design, which could lead to more public space use. And thus, greater well-being in urban cities.
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INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING: THROUGH COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
MEDELLIN, C
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
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ELEMENTS OF A WELL DESIGNED PUBLIC SPACE PUBLIC SPACE PROVIDES PROTECTION
PUBLIC SPACE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC SPACE PROVIDES COMFORT
PUBLIC SPACE PROVIDES IDENTITY
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PEOPLE SPEND 4 TIMES AMOUNT OF TIME IN THE CITY
46% OF CITY IS PUBLIC GREEN SPACE
CITY VIOL CURBED B
H DESIGN OF PUBLIC SPACE
COLUMBIA
PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SPACE PERCENTAGE OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY SEATING TO INNER CITY SQ FT RATIO
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
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AS QUALITY OF PUBLIC SPACE INCREASES, QUALITY OF URBAN LIFE INCREASES.
LENCE BY 66%
PUBLIC SPACE BENEFITS ON USER WELL-BEING
EMPOWERMENT - DEMOCRATIC SPACE - OFFER KNOWLEDGE - MOOD + ATTENTION
PHYSICAL HEALTH - ENCOURAGE ACTIVITY - SPACE TO MOVE FREELY - BE AROUND OTHERS
CITY STREET LIFE INCREASED BY 50%
INVOLVEMENT
ATTACHMENT
- FACILITATE SOCIAL CONTACT - PROVIDE MEETING PLACES - PASSIVE COMMUNICATION
- SHAPE CULTURAL IDENTITY - PROVIDE SENSE OF PLACE - FOSTER COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH
COMMUNITY HEALTH
- MEANS OF COMMUNICATION - SPACE FOR RECOVERY + REST - CONTACT WITH THE NATURAL
- IMPROVES ECONOMY - ATTRACTS RESIDENTS - REDUCING CRIME + FEAR
99% OF RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A PARK
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INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING: THROUGH IN COPENHAGEN
URBAN PARK BENCHES
IN MEDE
IN SYDNEY
CHAIRS
BETTER BLOCK ON THE CORNER OTHER
BENCHES
CHAIRS
OTHER
THE SOCIAL ROLE OF THE CHAIR
POP-UP PEDEST BENCHES
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WHY DO W
TO BE WITH OTH TO BE A PARTIC TO LEARN INFO
STAY
ENGAGEMENT
PLACEMENT
COMFORT
TALK
TAKE A BREAK
RESTING
WATCH
USERS CAN COME TOGETHER ACROSS DIVIDES OF AGE AND BACKGROUNDS
TRANSFORMING THE ROAD INTO A PARK AND PUBLIC SPACE FOR ALL
CREATED A PEOPLE-CENT AND INC. SENSE OF COMM
THE MOVABLE CHAIR
ELLIN
IN MELBOURNE
TRIAN SPACE
HAIRS
IN SAN FRANCISCO
PARKING LOT TO PUBLIC SPACE
OTHER
BENCHES
CHAIRS
OTHER
CREATE MOVEMENT IN THE CITY BENCHES
CHAIRS
OTHER
WE SIT IN PUBLIC SPACES?
HERS IN A RELAXED AND UNDEMANDING WAY
TO GAIN INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND PERSPECTIVE
IPANT INSTEAD OF BEING A PASSIVE OBSERVER
TO GET A UNIQUELY STIMULATING EXPERIENCE
RMATION ABOUT SURROUNDING SOCIAL AREA
TO ESCAPE THE STRESSFUL REALM OF DAILY LIFE
THE MOVABLE CHAIR GIVES PEOPLE CHOICE AND FREEDOM, WHICH IN TURN GIVES A SENSE OF PRIDE AND ATTACHMENT. MOVABLE CHAIR BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC SPACE MOVABLE CHAIRS CREATE SPACES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO COME AND GO; THEY CREATE SPACES THAT ALLOW US TO MOVE AROUND AND LINGER. THEY INVITE USERS TO STAY. THEY ENCOURAGE PEACEFUL PARALLEL ACTIVITY WITH OTHERS, CREATING A STRONGER SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THEY EMPOWER USERS WITH THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE.
TERED DESTINATION MUNITY AND PLACE
THE MOVEABLE CHAIR PROVIDES PUBLIC SPACE WITH THE NECESSARY ELEMENTS OF COMFORT, OPPORTUNITY, IDENTITY, AND SECURITY.
A MULTI-DESTINATION PUBLIC SPACE REPLACES A ONCE-DULL PARKING LOT
INCREASED URBAN ACTIVITY AND SENSE OF PLACE
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INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING: THROUGH THE AUBURN CHAIR PROJECT POSSIBLE LOCATIONS SHELBY CENTER
OVERVIEW OF THE AUBURN CHAIR PROJECT A STUDY ON WHETHER A SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE, AND MOVABLE CHAIR CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, SPECIFICALLY, AUBURN UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS.
LOWDER QUAD GREEN SPACE
KEY FINDINGS FROM SURVEY OF POTENTIAL USERS
ISLANDS
PREFERRED LOCATION FOOD TRUCKS
REC CENTER
17% BENCH 30% PICNIC TABLE
PREFERRED OUTDOOR SEATING OPTION 53% MOVABLE CHAIR
ISLANDS
GREEN SPACE
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INCREASING URBAN WELL-BEING: THROUGH THE AUBURN CHAIR PROJECT
KEY FINDINGS POST TESTING MOVABLE CHAIRS PROVIDED:
PROTECTION
USERS CAN COME TOGETHER ACROSS DIVIDES OF AGE AND BACKGROUNDS ENJOY COMMON ACTIVITIES
GAVE MORE SEATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT CENTER GUESTS
COMFORT
IDENTITY OPPORTUNITY
91%
OF USERS WANT TO KEEP THE MOVABLE CHAIRS ON AUBURN’S CAMPUS
INCREASED ACTIVITY AND LIFE IN THE STUDENT CENTER ISLANDS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A BREAK FROM STRESSFUL REALM OF DAILY LIFE
INCREASED SENSE OF PLACE, PRIDE, AND ATTACHMENT TO AUBURN’S CAMPUS
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06 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS measured drawing and porch mixed media rendering
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A N N A C L A I R E VAW T E R ACV0004@AUBURN.EDU | 205.903.8750 7 3 0 We s t M a g n o l i a Av e n u e , U n i t 2 - 2 0 4 Auburn, Alabama 36832
RE FE R E N C ES Magdelena Garmaz Ann & Betsy Gresham Professor of Architecture - Environmental Design Program Chair College of Architecture, Design and Construction Auburn University 206 Dudley Hall Auburn, Alabama, 36849 Phone : (334)- 844-5427 E-mail: garmama@auburn.edu
Melanie Duffey Assistant Professor of Interior Design- College of Human Sciences Auburn University 164 Spidle Hall Auburn, Alabama, 36849 Phone : (334)-844-1331 E-mail: mduffey@auburn.edu
Jane Brakefield, IIDA, RID-AL Interior Designer Director (manages 3 other interior designers) Capstone Real Estate Investments - Capstone Interiors 402 Office Park Drive, Suite 290, Birmingham, Alabama, 35223 Phone: 205-949-5061 Fax: 205-949-5156 E-mail: JBrakefield@capstonemail.com Website address: www.capstonecompanies.com (see Capstone Real Estate Investments)
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ANNA CLAIRE VAWTER design por tfolio (selected wor ks) Email: acv0004@auburn.edu Tel: 205.903.8750 Permanent Address: 120 Thorn Ber r y Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35242
ANNA CLAIRE VAWTER design por tfolio (selected wor ks) Email: acv0004@auburn.edu Tel: 205.903.8750 Permanent Address: 120 Thorn Ber r y Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35242