Interior Design
2018-2022
PORT FOLIO
Devyn Brown
Manhattan Apartment Living Room See page 29 for details
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WELCOME bdevyn00@outlook.com brown13d@cmich.edu
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My name is Devyn Brown. I am a senior interior design student at Central Michigan University. My passion in interior design comes from the opportunity to design spaces that are universally accessible. I believe that thinking outside of the box opens creativity in design that can generate equity for all. “I am honored for the opportunity to give Devyn a recommendation. I have known Devyn for over three years, as we are both Interior Design students at Central Michigan University. Through this highly collaborative major, I have worked with and gotten to know Devyn and her amazing quality of work. Outside of the classroom, Devyn sets an example for other students as a Resident Assistant. Through this job, she has shown a passion for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. These skills show in all aspects of her life and especially in her interior design work. Devyn is a hard worker and ensures the projects she creates are of great quality and innovative design. I am so glad this wonderful field has brought us together.” - Kayla Harris, senior interior design student
CONTENTS
COMMERCIAL Intergenerational Facility
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The Birch House
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DB Studio
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Accessibility Audit
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Note: Full project packets and/or materials may be found at: https://issuu.com/bdevyn00/stacks
RESIDENTIAL Manhattan Apartment
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DB Studio Reception Desk Elevation See page 20 for details
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COMME
ERCIAL
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INTERGENERATIONAL FACILITY Spring 2021: Studio III Collaborative Project: 2 Students Project Description: This project was centered around evidence-based design. Extensive research prior to beginning the design process allowed for a thorough understanding of the potential users of the space. The Intergenerational Center contains two facilities: an assisted living facility and the CAAT, or Center for Autism Assessment and Treatment. Concept: “The Bauhaus design period has strong distinguishing features that are used as the framework of design decisions within both the architectural and interior elements of the intergenerational center. Geometric shapes, utilized in the floor plan, help reinforce the ideas of repetition and pattern, while also creating a highly efficient, functional, and modern space. It also focuses on the use of natural elements that benefit the health, safety, and quality of life for the residents and students, along with the staff, of both centers.” Responsibilities: • Concept • Schematic design, programming, design development • FF&E research and selection • Floor plans, sections, elevations • Lighting, electrical, plumbing, furniture, and flooring plans • ADA accessibility throughout • 2D and 3D renderings
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Concept Inspiration Images Via Google Search
Outdoor Area Hand Rendering - Preliminary Concept Accurate FF&E to final
Complete Floor Plan - Not to Scale bdevyn00@outlook.com brown13d@cmich.edu
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Outdoor Area Developed Rendering - Final Work Sketchup, Enscape
Furniture Plan - Section Showing the majority of the Autism Center, including classrooms, observation rooms, offices, restrooms, storage, and an outdoor play space, as well as part of the Assisted Living Facility, including the dining room, nurse’s stations, bedroom units, and a central social center. 5’-0” wheelchair turning circles included to show ADA accessibility, even in narrow areas 9
Complete Floor Plan - Not to Scale Circled area shown in larger drawings
Sprinkler Plan - Section Showing the majority of the Autism Center, including classrooms, observation rooms, offices, restrooms, storage, and an outdoor play space, as well as part of the Assisted Living Facility, including the dining room, nurse’s stations, bedroom units, and a central social center. 15’-0” maximum space between each sprinkler, minimum one sprinkler per space bdevyn00@outlook.com brown13d@cmich.edu
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Studio III is centered around designing for special users groups. Individuals that fall into this category are children, the elderly, people with disabilities, whether they are visible or invisible, and countless others. The research to the left was crucial when designing the treatment rooms of the CAAT. Muted tones are used throughout; the only pop of color is on the dividing wall between work stations in order to prevent over or understimulation. The planned lighting, although not shown in the rendering, provides soft, ambient illumination of the room to prevent glare on surfaces. Finally, the furniture is all moveable. If the layout does not prove to be effective for a specific student or scenario, it is easily rearrangeable. 11
“At West Elm, we use design to do better—for the earth, our communities and you. Today, 60% of our product sales support at least one of our sustainability initiatives, and we’re doing more every day.” - West Elm, on Sustainability www.westelm.com During the research portion of this project, companies with strong sustainability missions, like this one, were selected in order to align the full scope of the project around companies that are good for the environment. bdevyn00@outlook.com brown13d@cmich.edu
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THE BIRCH HOUSE Fall 2021: Studio IV, Professional Practices in Interior Design (Paperwork) Collaborative Project: 2-3 Students Project Description: This project involved an existing building in Mount Pleasant, MI. For the purposes of this project, the proposed design solution is in Traverse City, MI, as if the building shell were picked up and moved to the proper location. The restaurant’s design reflects new ideas about the current popular trends in hospitality. Concept: “The chickadee chooses to travel together. Much like people, the chickadee is constantly learning how to adapt socially and environmentally.” Responsibilities: • Concept • Schematic design, programming, design development • FF&E research and selection • On-site measurement • Floor plans, sections, elevations • ADA accessibility throughout, including in restrooms • 2D and 3D renderings of the first floor • Professional paperwork prepared on designed stationary
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First Floor Plan - Not to Scale
Word Map - Preliminary Concept Idea Generation
Concept Inspiration Image
Reflected Ceiling Plan - Not to Scale bdevyn00@outlook.com brown13d@cmich.edu
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PAPERWORK ON STATIONARY DEVYN BROWN BROWN13D@CMICH.EDU (989) 553 4404
DABS BY DESIGN CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1200 S FRANKLIN ST MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48859
ALLISON STURGEON STURG1AR@CMICH.EDU (269) 598 2765
CMICH.EDU
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
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ALLISON STURGEON STURG1AR@CMICH.EDU (269) 598 2765
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DABS BY DESIGN 1200 S FRANKLIN ST MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48859
TO: DR. RICHARD HAYES FROM: DABS BY DESIGN DATE: OCTOBER 16 2021 SUBJECT: PROJECT 001, INITIAL CLIENT: DR. RICHARD HAYES
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 17 2021 MEETING TIME: 12-2PM MEETING LOCATION: EHS 328 MEETING ATTENDEES: DR. RICHARD HAYES, DEVYN BROWN, ALLISON STURGEON
09/22/2021 Dr. Richard Hayes 222 E Broadway St Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 RE: Gray’s Furniture & Boutique Dear Dr. Hayes, DABS by design is delighted by your decision to work with us on designing your new space. In this letter of agreement you will find the professional interior design services that we will be administering throughout the process. All aspects are directly related to the commercial restaurant remodel of the building formerly known as Gray’s Furniture located at 222 E Broadway St, in Mt Pleasant, MI. Our services will be utilized to design the basement, first, second, and third floors. These spaces include the following rooms: locker room(s), wet storage, dry storage, cold storage, restroom(s), elevator, kitchen, janitorial closets, dining spaces, nursing room, work stations, lobby, lounge/banquet, bar, coffee bar, office(s), and recreational space. Our services include programming, schematic, design development, contract development, construction administration, and post occupancy evaluation after the design has been completed as follows:
Information discussed during meeting: Interior Concept: We went over the existing floor plans, discussed structural components that must remain/cannot be changed, and the overall vision of Dr. Hayes for this project, including how Dr. Hayes and his colleagues expect this space to function, once the project is completed. Action Required: Designers must begin work on initial plans and finish schedule that fits with the above stated discussion topics. Structural: All exterior walls and glazing must remain unchanged. Any interior walls may be partially or fully removed, depending on the need. Incorporate any structural components that must remain in an intentional way in the design. Decisions made during the meeting: Dr. Richard Hayes agreed to the selected color palette and would like to see the way the materials chosen for other finishes/furnishings would incorporate/flow with the palette in the next design meeting. Staff, please initial next to your name:
Devyn Brown
Allison Sturgeon
Dr. Richard Hayes
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Signature of Client:
Date by which revisions should be received: October 21 2021 NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME: OCTOBER 23 2021 NEXT MEETING LOCATION: EHS 328 NEXT MEETING ATTENDEES: DR. RICHARD HAYES, DEVYN BROWN, ALLISON STURGEON NEXT MEETING AGENDA: DISCUSS COLOR PALETTE, FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS, INITIAL SPACE PLANNING/LAYOUT This memorandum reflects the decisions and discussions of this meeting. Any additions or corrections to these minutes are requested by October 21 2021.
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Letter of Agreement
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Memorandum
Furniture and Materials Mood Board
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DABS BY DESIGN CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1200 S FRANKLIN ST MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48859
ALLISON STURGEON STURG1AR@CMICH.EDU (269) 598 2765
CMICH.EDU
DEVYN BROWN BROWN13D@CMICH.EDU (989) 553 4404
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ALLISON STURGEON STURG1AR@CMICH.EDU (269) 598 2765
CMICH.EDU
DABS BY DESIGN 1200 S FRANKLIN ST MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48859
October 19, 2021
Client: Dr. Richard Hayes Project Address: 222 E Broadway St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Create Date: 10.06.21 Created By: Allison Sturgeon & Devyn Brown
Purchase Authorization No: A123-2021 Client / Sidemark: Hayes Location(s): Lounge/Banquette, Restrooms, Wait/Host
Manufacturer: West Elm Address: 2 Main St., Brooklyn, NY Contact #: 1.718.243.0149 Website: https://www.westelm.com/products/savannah-rattan-chair-h7846/?pkey=clivingroom-chairs Email: customerservice@westelm.com Remarks:
TO: Dr. Richard Hayes 222 E Broadway St Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
Item Type: Lounge chair Model #: 4719623 Description: Savannah Rattan Chair Finish: Rattan, Natural finish Dimensions: 36”w x 38 ¾”d x 32 ¾”h Upholstery: Alabaster, yarn-dyed linen weave Spec Type: Seating Product Code: S-6 Inventory Code: 0000-S6 Location(s): Lounge/Banquette Quantity: 30 MFG. Discount: 20% Unit Net Price: $559.20 Unit List Price: $699.00 TIMELESS STYLE Unit Sell Price (25% markup): $745.60
TIMELESS STYLE
EXT. Sell Price: $22,368.00
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Product Specifications (for designer use)
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Purchase Authorization (for client use)
Main Dining Space Rendering
DB STUDIO Fall 2021: Contract Documents Individual Project Project Description: In most projects, drawings and presentations are intended for the client to view. However, the drawings for this project were intended for a different viewer: a contractor. Different requirements, such as dimensioning to the centerline of walls rather than to the face and prioritizing showing built-in features that are integral components to the design, were a key point in this project. Concept: Responsibilities: • Schematic design, programming, design development • FF&E research and selection • Floor plans, sections, elevations • Kitchenette design - NKBA standards • ADA accessibility throughout • 2D and 3D renderings • Final packet prepared using CMU Interior Design Program PDF format
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Original Usable Space with Existing Walls Not to Scale
Construction Plan - Not to Scale
Furniture Plan - Not to Scale
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FINISH SCHEDULES
DETAILS
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Reception Desk Details
Ceiling and Wall Details
ELEVATIONS
Elevation at Reception Desk - Not to Scale Showing custom reception desk, filing cabinets, lighting, and built-in storage.
Elevation at Kitchenette - Not to Scale Showing cabinetry, supporting column, appliances, and fixtures
ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT Fall 2021: Professional Practices in Interior Design Collaborative Project: 2 Students Project Description: This project was an in-depth view into the ADA guidelines and standards put into place decades ago with the Americans with Disabilities Act and how many of those guidelines or standards are not met, especially in building that was constructed prior to the act. Responsibilities: • Research on ADA guidelines and standards • Space survey, photographic evidence • Problem-solving • AutoCAD drawings of the proposed solutions • Digital packet creation
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Title Page
Appendix B Completed checklist of ADA guidelines in the space
Unobstructed High Reach Detailing forward reach maximum and minimum height above the finished floor or ground and proposed solution
Bathroom Shelf Detailing coat hook and shelf minimum and maximum height above the finished floor or ground and proposed solution
Unobstructed High Reach - Not to Scale Enlarged AutoCAD solutions for maximum height of installed components in a classroom: Fire alarm, pencil sharpener, and thermostat
Bathroom Shelf - Not to Scale Enlarged AutoCAD solutions for maximum height of installed shelf in a restroom
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RESIDE
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MANHATTAN APARTMENT Fall 2020: Studio II Collaborative Project: 2 Students Project Description: This project was a high end residential loft in NYC that created aesthetic functionality to efficiently serve the client, his aging parents, and their guests. Concept: “The timeless contrast of lights and darks that blends sleek geometric patterns with the softness of organic shapes to encapsulate the elegance of a past time in the modern day” Responsibilities: • Concept • Schematic design, programming, design development • FF&E research and selection • Floor plans, sections, elevations • Kitchen design - NKBA standards • ADA accessibility for the first floor, including kitchen and bathroom • 2D and 3D renderings
An adjacency matrix, like the one seen above, helps designers in the preliminary space-planning process.
After the adjacency matrix was completed, a bubble diagram was formed. The key points out the different types of adjacencies, as well as types of required or preferred privacy, like auditory and visual. Exterior Materials 25
The Old City Hall Subway Station, located in Manhattan, New York City. The ornate bar tracery over the skylights lets in natural light and creates more dramatic effects within the space. This design style creates a grand feeling due to its over-the-top architectural details.
Preliminary Motif Idea: Organic, fluid lines that create shapes within the negative space Cardboard cut-outs Samantha Lynes (project partner)
“The Great Metropolis” by T. Bonar, N.Y. shows shipyards, docks, piers, slips, wharves, and ferries on the Hudson and East Rivers. The geometric shapes formed by the map’s details created a motif that would be used in the space-planning stage of the design. The placement of the interior walls generates similar geometric shapes as the ones seen in the image.
Preliminary Motif Idea: Geometric shapes that do not collide or intersect Paper cut-outs Devyn Brown
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First Floor Plan - Not to Scale The turning circles shown on the first floor plan identify areas in which a wheelchair has the capability of making a full 360 degree turn. The proposed client had a parent who was bound to a wheelchair and would be utilizing the guest bedroom and bathroom any time that they visited.
Second Floor Plan - Not to Scale The second floor contains space for the client, including the master bedroom and bathroom, as well as the client’s office, where they can meet with clients in a professional-looking space. The walkway up from the stairs leads to a central area that overlooks the living room below. 27
KITCHEN DETAILS
Kitchen Layout - Not to Scale NKBA standards
Kitchen Elevation (K2) - Not to Scale
Kitchen Perspective
Cabinet Details - Not to Scale Upper and lower, includes internal components
Kitchen Elevation (K3) - Not to Scale
Liquor Cabinet Perspective
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Northeast Two-Story Section - Not to Scale First floor, from left to right: guest bedroom, guest bathroom, laundry room, door to guest bathroom (half). Second floor, from left to right: master bedroom, master closet, master bathroom, office.
View into living room, from second-floor loft. The custom-built railing reflects the motif of The Old City Hall Subway Station. The black geometric shapes correspond to the lighting fixtures, creating a cohesive approach to the negative space.
Enlarged First Floor Plan - Not to Scale View of living room
Living Room Perspective
Enlarged Second Floor Plan - Not to Scale View of office 29
Office Perspective
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
As mentioned in the project concept statement (page 25), contrast in colors and materials, as well as geometric and organic shapes, were pivotal points in this project. Careful consideration in the product selections helped to ensure that the concept was represented throughout the design.