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ABOUT
I have always been attracted to anything that implies creativity. I grew up in Colombia and went through my teenage years painting. During that time, I discovered that I deeply enjoy the process of making a small idea turn into a big project. I wanted to find to find a career where I could combine my analytical and creative skills. In 2013, I decided to move to San Francisco, CA to earn a BFA in Fashion Merchandising at the Academy of Art University. After three years in the industry, I had the opportunity to start my Masters Degree. This time in Interior Design and Architecture. Spaces matter, they affect people’s lives, and I want to ensure I give my all to let people benefit from the power of design. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY The space that surrounds you matters. Design is fundamental. Embrace a slower design, get to know the user. Enjoy the process of creating and discovering. Be open to change. Create with intention. Find beauty in imperfections. Get inspired with simple things. Let design evolve and transform with you. Have fun in the process of creating. Welcome inspiration daily.
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01. hotel b. OAKLAND,
04. art works CA
02. pacific northwest multicultural community PORTLAND,
OR
03. dr. rockefeller medical office WINTHROP,
AK
PERSONAL
WORK
hotel b.
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S P R I N G
01.
PROJECT
SUMMARY
ADDRESS:1540 CITY: ZIP
OAKLAND
CODE:
NEIGHBORHOOD:
BROADWAY CA
94612
DOWNTOWN
OAKLAND
The client HGI has purchased 1540 Broadway, a property in the center of downtown Oakland, California. The property currently has a small two-story retail structure. HGI plans to demolish the existing structure, and develop a new downtown hotel with an extended stay business model. The hotel will primarily serve business guests, but some tourists are expected as well. It will have eight stories, with the public spaces located primarily on the first and second floors, including an interior courtyard on the first level. Floors 3-8 provide 60 guest rooms, 10 on each floor. In addition, the building will have two basement levels for parking. The site is located in Downtown Oakland right on Broadway, between 15th and 17th street. This area is mostly commercial, which makes it a great location for a hotel. Within walking distance guests will have access to restaurants, bars, shopping, public transportation, music venues, parks, federal buildings, and offices.
SITE
ANALYSIS
the neighborhood. about Oakland. Oakland is located in the Bay Area of California. It has a total population of 429,114 people. It started in the late 1800’s as a community of mostly Chinese immigrants that were working on the railroads and were not welcomed in San Francisco. Throughout time, it has been known for being a city of people rooted in hard work thanks to the different docks, warehouses, factories, and manufacturing centers that are located in the area. As a result, Oakland has always had a diverse population of mostly people of color, which has formed a community moved to this day by social justice and anti-racism.
culture. The city claims to have the most artists per capita of any city in the country. Gentrification, skyrocketing rents, and the influx of tech workers displaced dozens of artists and musicians from San Francicso; many of whom settled in Oakland. Oakland is also known for their music scene. Today millions of people visit to discover their diverse restaurants and bars, as well as some of the best music venues with upcoming artists, and well known nightlife appeal.
weather. In Oakland, the summers are long, comfortable, arid, and mostly clear and the winters are short, cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 44°F to 75°F and is rarely below 37°F or above 85°F.
FOX
THEATER
ART
CATHEDRAL
BUILDING
considerations. - Only 12 minutes away from San Francisco
- Walking distance to multiple city government offices (good for wedding celebrations)
- Walking is mostly safe in the area (walking score:99)
- Outside of the hotel garage, parking may be limited
- This area is also considered very bikeable
- The East side of the building faces an office building, resulting in limited light and views
- Easy access to public transportation
- Mediterranean climate - Close to multiple restaurants and bars - Walking distance from Fox Theater - Walking distance from Lake Merritt (15 min walk)
- Nice view for the South and West side of the building - Close to multiple offices (great not only for guests but also for local happy hours)
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT
Japanese Americans in California.
SI
TE
1891-1900 27,500 ARRIVED
1913-1941
JAPANESE TO
WEST
HAWAII
COAST
94,000 +
WERE AREAS OF
JAPANESE
MOSTLY AND
THE
MANY
IMMIGRANTS
WORKING
ON
FISHING
CALIFORNIA.
WERE
1942-1946 RURAL
INDUSTRY
HOWEVER,
DISCRIMINATORY
AGAINST
THERE LAWS
THEM.
AFTER
PEARL
PRESIDENT 120,000 ANCESTRY
PEOPLE TO
INCARCERATED CAMPS
HARBOR
ATTACK,
ROOSEVELT BE IN
AROUND
OF
ORDERED
JAPANESE
RELOCATED
AND
CONCENTRATION THE
COUNTRY.
Japanese in California today. frank h. ogawa (1917-1994). Japanese American, was a long time city council member and Civil rights leader who was forced to sell his belongings and live for 4 years in an American concentration camp during World War II.
When Japanese Americans returned from internment, many settled in neighborhoods where they set up their own community centers in order to feel accepted. Today, many have been renamed as cultural centers and focus on sharing Japanese culture with local community members, especially with the sponsorship of Obon festivals. Today, due to the racist statements promoted by the previous administration regarding the origin of COVID-19, as well as the enactment of xenophobic policies, there have been attacks upon the Asian communities in the Bay Area.
CONCEPT
STATEMENT
hotel b. is a space that celebrates and honors Japanese American History by incorporating Japanese design elements that reflect balance, symmetry, and serenity. hotel b. wants to raise awareness of Japanese American history while inviting people from the world to share theirs. The users of hotel b. will be locals and guests that will merge in an experience that combines local art, food, and music from Japanese American artists, within peaceful rooms that are relaxing without visual noise.
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT
pillars of mingei (folk art) movement. the beauty of everyday things.
KINTSUGI - LOBBY
POTTERY - BAR/CO-WORKING SPACE
WOODWORKING - RESTAURANT
MINGEI - ROOMS
ENSO - HEALTH CLUB
STONE - EVENT SPACES
by Yanagi Soetsu In hotel b. visitors will be taken on a journey to explore the mingie movement. Mingei can be translated as “folk craft”, “folk art”, “ordinary people’s craft” . The proposition of this philosophy is that beauty can be found in ordinary and utilitarian everyday objects, made by nameless and unknown craftsmen. These objects are our daily companions, and should be made to last, treated with respect and even affection. These elements should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe, and practical to fulfill our needs. I got inspired by each of these pillars to develop each area of the hotel.
FLOOR
-
FLOOR
PLAN
STORAGE
d.
ROOM 101 261 SQFT
CERAMIC GALLERY UNIVERSAL COUNTER HEIGHT
WATER FEATURE TABLE
LOBBY 1350 SQFT
d.
RESTAURANT 1380 SQFT
LOUNGE AREA
CHEF’S
BOH 373 SQFT
GALLERY
STAFF ELEVATOR
c.
CERAMIC
GENDER NEUTRAL WC 374 SQFT
MAIN ENTRANCE
c.
a. b.
MARKET 1350 SQFT
BAR/COWORKING AREA 2261 SQFT
f.
MEMORIAL GALLERY
FIRST
e. c.
CO-WORKING SPACE
SIDE ENTRANCE
OUTDOOR BAR
LIFT STAIRS
MAIN
GARDEN 1911 SQFT
KITCHEN 389 SQFT
ELEVATOR
TRUE
FIRST
a. SHOU
SUGI BAN 3’ X 8”
WOOD
b.
c.
d.
VINYL TILE 7’ X 3’
CERAMIC TILE 24’X 24’
TERRAZZO TILE 24” X 24”
e. WOOD 1’X
PLANK - DECK 1’(MODULAR)
f. OAK 4”
PLANK X 7’
N.T.S
FLOOR
PLAN
SECOND
FLOOR
-
FLOOR
PLAN
GENDER NEUTRAL WC 432 SQFT
d.
b. HEALTH CLUB 1380 SQFT
JANITOR’S CLOSET
f. STAFF ELEVATOR
BUFFET
CONFERENCE ROOM 1 307 SQFT
STORAGE CABINET
MEDIA
CABINET
c. e.
f. LOUNGE AREA
MOVABLE
BALLROOM 1351SQFT
STAGE
CONFERENCE ROOM 2 256 SQFT
ROOM
TERRACE
BUFFET
MEDIA
YOGA
d. BUFFET
CONFERENCE ROOM 3 275 SQFT
b. HOT
TUB
MEDIA
SHOWER
h.
b.
a.
SAUNA
CABINET STAIRS SHOWER
h. MAIN ELEVATOR
STAIRS
SAUNA
UNIVERSAL WC
UNIVERSAL WC
TRUE
FIRST
a. CARPET 20” X
TILE 20”
b.
c.
d.
VINYL TILE 7’ X 3’
CORK+RUBBER TILE 38” X 38”
TERRAZZO TILE 24”X 24”
e. WOOD 1’X
PLANK - DECK 1’(MODULAR)
f. OAK 4”
PLANK X 7’
h. CERAMIC 2”X
MOSAIC 2”
N.T.S.
FLOOR
PLAN
LOBBY
-
NIGHT
VIEW
LOBBY
PRELIMINARY
The journey will begin in the Lobby with a Kintsugi inspired space. Kintsugi is repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. This is a beautiful metaphor that connects with the story behind the concept, it is important that we learn about our imperfection so that these don’t happen again.
SKETCHES
BAR
BAR
N.T.S
MEMORIAL GALLERY INSPIRED AT THE CHICAGO INSTITUTE
The next space is the bar/co-working space that was inspired by pottery and ceramics. Pottery and porcelain is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. This area is inspired by the art form, the organic shapes, and the textures that honor this ancestral tradition. The focal point will be a curved bar with pieces from Japanese craftsmen that visitors will have the opportunity to purchase. It will also have a memorial gallery with beautiful pieces that connect visitors with the concept.
LOUNGE
AREA
-
PRELIMINARY
SKETCHES
BY
DISPLAY
GUEST
ROOM
GUEST
ROOM
The guest room was inspired by the principles of the Mingei movement proposed by Yanagi. The proposition of this philosophy is that objects should last throughout time, they should be functional and utilitarian, simple and natural, made with long lasting quality materials. Another crucial factor of the guest rooms is that guests will be spending long periods of time staying at the hotel, as a result I decided to create the feeling in multiple spaces within one room so that there is a separation between activities.
pacific northwest multicultural community.
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02.
PROJECT
SUMMARY
ADDRESS:
6015
NORTHEAST
HOLLADAY
STREET CITY: ZIP
PORTLAND CODE:
,
OR
97213
The main goal of this project is to design a new refugee facility by a new client; International Recuse which is a national non-profit charity specializing in providing refugees with housing and social services. This new facility will cater to refugees from a single country. Refugees typically settle in communities where significant number of their compatriots have already settle. This allows them to rely on the established compatriot communities to support them in assimilating into their new surroundings and way of life. The refugee center is intended to welcome new refugees and provide them with a space for social services, education, job training and community connection as they journey toward self-sufficiency and adjust to life in a new city.
USER
:
COLOMBIAN
REFUGEES
history. - Over 56 years of internal conflict - Mainly affecting rural areas, where there is low government presence - Over 5.7 million were internally displaced - Over 218,000 killed. More than 80% were civilians - More than 25,000 disappeared - In 2016 Colombia’s government signed a peace agreement with the FARC, however the current government wants to break the agreement. This has been restarting conflict in rural areas.
culture. - Official Language: Spanish - Collision of Indigenous, Spanish, and African traditions - Parties, Carnivals, and Festivals - Craftsmanship Pottery, Weaving, Knitting, Basketwork, and Jewelry - Family and Community centered and oriented
CONCEPT:
HONORING
OUR
ANCESTRAL
ROOTS
the main goal of this design is to celebrate the uniqueness and importance of the Colombian indigenous communities for the culture and history of Colombia and the world. It will introduce this heritage to the local community in Portland through the incorporation of natural materials and texture, organic shapes, and rhythm. Indigenous communities have been forgotten for many years by the rest of the world, now is their time to be honored and recognized for their ancestral knowledge and traditions.
FLOOR
PLAN:
LEVEL
1
FLOOR
PLAN:
LEVEL
2
DESIGN
PROCESS
bubble diagram. exterior.
LOBBY
LOBBY
The main goal of this space was to embrace guests into a journey that connects them with nature and the environment in a seamless and elevated way. The color palette is meant to make everyone feel welcome and cozy. The curved wall behind the front desk is inspired by La Leyenda del Dorado.
RESTAURANT
The Restaurant design was heavily influenced by the Kogis. They currently live in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in northern Colombia. Despite the threats of the modern world they continue to follow their traditions and lifestyle. These community is constantly fighting towards preserving the environment and the ecosystem of the area.
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT
DESIGN
PROCESS
RESIDENCE
RESIDENCE
dr. rockefeller medic al of f ice.
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03.
PROJECT
OVERVIEW
key spaces.
location. Dr. Rockefeller is returning to her Missouri roots where she hopes that she can assist the communities in the small towns within driving distance of Winthrop. Her distant cousin, Winthrop Rockefeller, served as governor of Arkansas in the 1960s. She desires a feeling of comfort for her patients, but she also wants them to know that this is a contemporary medical office. The furnishings need to reflect the competence of her practice. She admires the tall ceilings (11’-0”) in the former school and does not want to destroy their character or cover them up with a lay-in ceiling. She is sensitive to glare.
- Reception/Business Office - Workroom - Waiting Area - Nurse Station - Exam Room (Four) - Consulting Offices (Two) - Accessible Restrooms (Two) - Breakroom
requirements. 1. The receptionist controls the movement of patients; consequently, that station must be centrally and uniquely situated to perform that function. 2. The exams rooms and the consulting offices must have acoustic privacy. 3. The business office and work room functions maybe combined into one space, assuming the detailed requirements are met; if not combined, they should be adjacent to one another. 4. Where the building configuration permits, the partners would like an, “escape hatch,” so that they can leave without walking through the waiting/reception area. 5. Exterior view and natural light are desirable especially in the waiting/ reception area and consulting offices. 6. All patient areas shall be barrier-free in concept and dimension. Meeting IBC accessibility standards, ADA and Universal Design, are required
CONCEPT
HYGGE
The goal is to create a space that embodies the spirit of Hygge. Hygge is not only linked to coziness and warmth, it’s a combined state: part meditation, part hedonism, part community spirit, and part mindfulness. It helps us to get through the many vicissitudes of life. The people that visit this space should feel at home: welcomed, calm, and comfortable.
DESIGN
PROCESS
agnes martin.
FINISHES
AND
FURNITURE
SKETCHES
EXAM
MAIN
ENTRANCE
ROOM
ELEVATIONS
NURSE
STATION
+
ENTRANCE
EXAM
ROOM
LOBBY
DR.
JANICE
ROCKEFELLER
OFFICE
04.
personal work.
COAST
CAFE
Mood Board. Logo. Concept: Summer of Love
Coast Café. Color Palette.
The Coast Cafe and bakery is located in San Francisco. The main goal of the owner is to create a space where guests feel comfortable enough to feel like they are eating at their own home. This goal reflect the ideals that initially brought people to San Francisco, where several forces converged all together in a city culturally socially, and ideologically. My concept is “Summer of Love”, which was a social phenomenon that occurred during the summer of 1967 when as many as 100,000 people converged in San Francisco. This place wants to reconnect with the ideals of freedom, peace, mind expansion, music, activism, and spirituality. The owner of the cafe wants people to feel welcome and free to visit multiple times a week, and I hope it is achieved through the materials and furniture I selected for this design.
Analogous Color Palette. For this project I will be using and analogous color scheme by using three adjacent colors on the color wheel from red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow, and yellow-green. Because I wanted to have a retro feeling at Coast Cafe, the palette is mostly warm balanced with a cool mustard and olive. After having the analogous color palette in it’s purest form I played with shades and tints until I had the final color scheme.
COAST
CAFE
COAST
CAFE
VICTORIAN
HOUSE
Revit Renderings.
FASHION:
DEMATERIALIZATION
My journey of creativity started with fashion. Growing up I was highly inspired by materials and shape, this lead me to get my bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising. I have four years of experience in the industry. My career was mostly based around inventory planning. However, during two years I got to work very close to the design team of a Minimalist fashion brand in San Francisco. While working with the team, I realized how much passion I feel around design and creating and this then lead me into Interior Design & architecture. De-materialization was a couture collection I designed inspired by the idea of transitioning from solid and structured to weightless and sheer. This idea came from the concept of a new world. A new worlds where we go back to our original roots. A world where we stop focusing in our bodies and belongings and we focus on our souls, emotions, and relationships. Materialism stops loosing meaning to us, the more we realize exterior things are not fulfilling us. This is when we decide to turn our heads to look inside overcoming our fears and pain.
FASHION:
DEMATERIALIZATION