Brianna Lipsky Portfolio
About Me
Design for me is all about the true feeling that a space evokes. Design is exploring new ideas, pushing boundaries, and making the changes that creates excitement. My travels have allowed me to bring design and culture from around the world into my designs through patterns, textures, and materials. The collaboration between old and new with restoration and embracing eclectic design trickles into my design. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines sail away from the safe harbor catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, dream, discover." -Mark Twain
Table of Contents
The Mill
Commercial 1-2
Kitchen Remodel Residential 11-12
Greenerstock Commercial 3-4
Mrs.Diaz Remodel Residential 13-14
Pino
Commercial 5-8
Hand Renderings/Photos 15-16
Hahn Residence Residential 9-10
The Mill
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opportunity:
The Mill is a historic building located in Bellevue, Kentucky. This project was a collaborative team renovation to feature three businesses on the ground level that will cater to the local community along with luxury condominiums on the upper two floors.
Solution:
The Mill is an historic building located in Bellevue, Kentucky that will be renovated to feature three businesses on the ground level that will cater to the local community along with luxury condominiums on the upper two floors. An industrial age design will complement the exposed brick, bringing in the warmth of a variety of wood finishes and floors will create a warm, inviting space that embraces a sense of community. “The Mill Trading Post” is a gift shop that ties the whole space together. A wide selection of cookbooks, aprons and unique kitchen accessories will be available for purchase along with gift cards for catering and cooking classes. “The Mill Cooking Classes” will offer a variety of cooking lessons to the community in its state of the art facility. Individual cooking stations will include all that is required to learn a new skill, or expand on your cooking talents. A professional chef and his team will be on hand to teach a variety of cooking techniques from rolling sushi to homemade baby food. “The Mill Catering Company” will service the local community by catering weddings, parties and community events as well as lunches for local businesses. A menu of freshly made selections will be available to order along with elegant, custom made wedding cakes. “Lofts at the Mill” are luxury condominiums located on the second and third floors will also celebrate the historic elements of this beautiful building. Exposed brick, wood floors and the original metal railings will be complimented with clean lines and smooth finishes. Expansive windows allow sunlight to flood the spaces and each condo will feature its own balcony, private bedroom and views of the city.
Programs:
Lofts
Revit, Photoshop
Lofts
Trading Post
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Cooking Classes
Catering
First Floor
Second Floor
Greenerstock
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opportunity:
Solution:
Programs:
Greenerstock is a retail store that offers eco-friendly building options, with a design center atmosphere. The purpose of this project is to remodel and remerchandise Greenerstock as a team. The objective is to enhance the layout of the store in a way that it increases designer and potential client/consumer interaction. The project will achieve the client’s visions for the store, in the future. The solution is to redesign Greener Stock to be a user friendly and engaging facility for designers as well as consumers. Rectilinear elements will be repeated throughout the space to create a sense of rhythm. To execute the flexibility of the space displays will be moveable vignettes to showcase the top products. The merchandise will be located on the showroom floor with remaining stock in storage. The materials used in the space will be a lighter value with dark accents. The color scheme will be greens, whites and browns. White LED track lighting will create a harmonious environment that highlights Greener Stock’s core values.
AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop
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Cash Wrap
Merchandise Display
Paint Station
Pino The purpose of this project is to explore a problem in Cincinnati, Ohio and to determine a solution through the research of the city’s needs. Through a quarter worth of research the foundation was laid to determine the program for the design project followed the design processes, construction documents, renderings, and a poster realized in the end. Pino was developed as a 5 story themed restaurant to meet the demand of quality themed restaurants/entertainment in the city.
Solution:
The downtown Cincinnati area has a wide range of restaurants and bars. I am proposing a building that will have multiple themed restaurants and bars. Introducing more entertainment to the downtown Cincinnati area will allow the area to grow and thrive. There have been many additions to the northern Cincinnati area such as the Horseshoe Casino and new developments of OT R (Over the Rhine). Introducing this new theme restaurant development will allow the entertainment industry to grow and thrive in the region.
Programs:
AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop
Lobby
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opportunity:
Duel Piano Bar
Sixth Floor Black & White Bar
Fifth Floor Duel Piano Bar
Fourth Floor Movie Restaurant
First Floor Lobby
Second Floor Italian Restaurant
Basement Speakeasy Bar
Italian Restaurant
Third Floor Drive In Movie Restaurant
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Basement - Speakeasy Bar
First Floor - Lobby
Pino is a creative and fun destination spot. The inviting restaurants and bars boost Cincinnati’s night life. When you walk into the building you do not know what is in store. Choosing one of the seven floors you are invited to explore and understand a whole new social experience. First the basement; in normal circumstances the basement is for private use, but at Pino they encourage you to walk down the stairs and enter into the past. The 1920’s Speakeasy will engulf you and re-create a cherished period in time with the jazz band and the hush-hush of it all. If that doesn’t entice you, you could grab the family and head to the second floor.
Second Floor - Italian Restaurant
Third Floor - Drive
The Italian restaurant is not only a gourmet restaurant, but it allows you to learn more about Italian culture. From the paintings on the wall to the wine selection, the restaurant will allow you to gain knowledge of this beautiful land. The third floor is another amazing spot for families. Want to know how it feels to be outside but actually be indoors? Well enter the drive in movie restaurant. You will walk into a waiting area where you will be able to purchase your ticket for your reservation. When you enter the space with the ticket, the dining hall will be transformed to create the feeling of being on the top of a hillside watching a big screen. The hostess will lead you and your party to a 1940’s car that has been re-created into a dining table. Slide into your seat and enjoy the featured presentation on the big screen.
In Movie Restaurant
Fourth Floor - Movie Restaurant
The fourth floor is a place where you can relax and see all of cinemas masterpieces. Walking into the Movie Restaurant you can discover the history of cinema, from the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life to the loveable Shirley Temple and Mickey Mouse up to the recent classics such as Home Alone. You are able to learn about these amazing cinematic milestones. Now if dining is not what you want, but going out with friends is, the next two levels will excite you. The fifth floor is a Duel Piano bar, where you are able to walk in with friends and grab a drink and listen to the pianos play.
Fifth Floor - Duel Piano Bar
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Sixth Floor - Black & White Bar
This is no ordinary Piano bar when you are listening to the music you can request songs! Try to stump them! The musicians will not only play, but they will sing any song that you can think of. There are many individuals jumping in and taking turns not only on the pianos, but on other fun instruments. This upbeat bar will be a fun place for anyone to come and have a good time. Finally, if you can pass up all of the other exciting floors, you can come to the Black and White bar on the sixth floor. This bar is an elegant styled bar. The contrasting of black and white with the shimmer of the crystal chandelier will be a beautiful space for people to come and relax after a long week.
Hahn Residence opportunity:
Solution:
Programs:
The Hahn’s are a couple who want to remodel their basement to allow for a current and future growth. The current floorplan is to space plan for a game room, workout space, living room, office, and bathroom. The future floorplan is to accommodate for an accessible apartment for aging parents. Creating a concept through finishes and furniture was the focus of the project.
The Hahn lower level will be a flexible living environment with an open floorplan. A calming space will be created through the use of light, colors, and clean materials; such as glass, metals, and lacquered surfaces. The spaces will be illuminated by the use of track lighting. The lower level will accommodate for the use of casual and informal entertaining and will be able to allow for the parent(s) to eventually be able to move in. AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop
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Elevations
Kitchen
Office
Living Room
Before Remodel
Bathroom
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After Remodel
Bedroom
Kitchen Design opportunity:
Solution: Programs:
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The Newcomer’s are remodeling their kitchen, and are looking for design help to carry the feeling of their home into their kitchen where their teenage son and all of his friends can hang out. Mr. & Mrs. Newcomer are devoted chefs that likes to interact with their guests at a kitchen island while she cooks, as a result the family spends a lot of time socializing and interacting in the kitchen.
The Newcomer’s kitchen has been renovated to allow for the flexibility of aging in place as well as meeting the current needs. The island will allow for Mr. and Mrs. Newcomer to cook and entertain with reasonable space. The island will also be a space for her son and his friends to hang out and do school work. AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop
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Mrs.Diaz Remodel opportunity:
Solution: Programs:
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The widower is looking to renovate her current residence. She wants to age in place, and have a room for overnight guests. As well as having a bathroom accessible from the hallway for overnight guests as well as daily visitors.
For Mrs. Diaz a space has been created that will fit her individual needs. Furniture fabric finishes and selections are made for her space. The space plan has changed to accommodate for a natural flow towards the garage to aid the aging client.
AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop
Finishes
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Before After
Photography 15
Athens, Greece June, 2012
Naples, Italy June, 2012
Mykonos, Greece July, 2012
Istanbul, Turkey June 2012
Venice, Italy June, 2012
Barcelona, Spain July, 2012
Rome, Italy June 2012
Civitacecchia, Italy July 2012
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