CONTENTS
about me caroline gresh
01 the edge restaurant
02 quayMarketplace grocery store
03 afloat hotel boutique hotel
CONTENTS
04 star store visual arts campus
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morphe
hourglass tapas & bar
pop-up shop
restaurant
07 senior thesis retreat coming soon
CAROLINE GRESH As an artist and interior designer, I strive to create work that depicts my eye for depth and color and illustrates the art and concept of which it was inspired. My artistic style can be seen through my designs in the use of color, organic forms, juxtaposition of texture, and variety of materials. My eye for detail in creating artwork can be seen through the precise placement and through the flow of spaces in an interior project. To me, the way a project is laid out is reminiscent of the composition of a painting or drawing.
PHILOSOPHY
SELF-PORTRAIT
INTRODUCTION
I strive to envision spaces that embody creativity and comfort to create a positive mind-body experience for the end user.
Allowing for a user-oriented experience. impacting mental and physical wellness
Advocating for sustainable, eco-friendly, low-waste, mindful design
USER ICONS
Integrated technology to create a more personalized brand experience and flexible design
Seamlessly integrating ADA spaces as universal design solutions
ALL PROJECTS UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS; SPECIFIC EMPHASIS WILL BE IDENTIFIED THROUGHOUT
THE EDGE RESTAURANT AND BAR
OVERVIEW The Edge is a health food restaurant located in South Boston, MA, adjacent to the Afloat hotel. The restaurant serves primarily plantbased options. The design is universal and ADA accessible for any customer.
CONCEPT
01 SEATING
THE EDGE INTRODUCTION
The Edge draws inspiration from sea glass by the use of translucent materials with a combination of smooth and textured surfaces and hard and soft edges. The circulation of the space is influenced by the creation of sea glass tumbling in the ocean waves.
Bubble diagram explores the crucial adjacencies for each area of the restaurant and public versus private spaces waiting area
Two entries allow customers to enter from the street, or from the adjacent afloat hotel
waiting area
cocktail + smoothie bar
coat + luggage storage rest room
FLOOR PLAN
Restaurant seating and juice bar seating create a dynamic setting with options for sit-down or quick smoothie stops
kitchen
kitchen storage
Floor Plan - Scale 1/16” = 1’ - 0”
rest room
manager office
Coat and luggage storage due to close hotel adjacency
Custom ceiling feature using 3form Edge ceiling modules
Custom hostess stand detail drawings depict interior shelving and exterior finishes
4'-6"
1'-10"
1'
6'
4"
3'
WAITING AREA
2'
COCKTAIL AND SMOOTHIE BAR
Custom herb garden wall with windows allows semi-transparency into the kitchen
Bar height drops to 36� for universal design and ADA requirements
Various seating types throughout the restaraunt allow for a user-oriented experience
quay Marketplace OVERVIEW
CONCEPT For the design of quayMarketplace, the elements of the common periwinkle snail shell are analyzed and broken down. It is made up of a spiral form, with visible linear patterns that stem from the center. The dorsal view provides insight into how the linear patterns interact with each other.
First Place Winner, IFDA Student Design Competition
02 FLORIST
QUAYMARKETPLACE INTRODUCTION
quayMarketplace (“quay� pronounced key) is a grocery store is located in the coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island. On every coast, there is an intertidal zone with various organisms. The common periwinkle is a snail that resides in the tide pools on the rocky shoreline.
Bubble and blocking diagram explore the flow of the grocery store along with necessary adjacencies
entrance with carts dumpster receiving dock
florist dairy/refrigeration
Floor material changes signify different zones in store while emphasizing the concept
frozen
dry goods/general shelving
Two entrances allow for larger customer outreach and accommodates user shopping goals
breakroom
self-checkout
deli seafood
prepared foods
butcher
FLOOR PLAN
exit
checkout
manager office
rest room
cafe seating cafe & bakery
produce
rest room entrance with baskets
Floor Plan
DUMPSTER
6'-2"
6'-0"
ceiling 9’
exposed ceiling 12’
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exposed ceiling 12’
Custom spiral recessed down-light emphasize concept and way-finding
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8'-0"
2'-6"
wood ceiling drop to 11’
6'-0"
ceiling drops 8’6”
ceiling 9’
ceiling 9’ gypsum in all restrooms and offices
ADA compliant restroom elevations featuring conceptual tiled walls
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
ceiling drops 8’6”
Ceiling drop to allow for differentiation of space
CHECKOUT
Focal point wall with branding color and font allows for photo op and media impressions
CHECKOUT AREA
Options for customers to use self-checkout or assisted checkout.
Small displays of specialty merchandise to incite more purchases
Flexibility in selection through prepared foods and foods made to order
Custom branded signs signal to customers where to order and pick-up their food
CAFE AND BAKERY
Seating arrangements create a touch-down space for shopping customers and outside customers
DELI, SEAFOOD, AND BUTCHER
Prepared food cases in front of deli and cafe for ease of purchase
Deli, seafood, and butcher all in the same location allows for easy cleaning and access
Conceptual tile back splash for clean-ability and branding
OVERVIEW Afloat hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Boston Seaport, MA, adjacent to the Lawn on D Street; plenty of parking, wide sidewalks, and public transportation. The hotel was designed mindfully to accommodate guests with a variety of needs and limitations.
The moon jellyfish, a local species to the seaport, will create visual interest throughout afloat hotel through the use of overlapping patterns and circles, groupings of furniture, and vibrant colors in the selected finishes, immersing the guests in a serene and unique experience. A parti model was created to enforce the concept.
03 LOBBY
AFLOAT HOTEL INTRODUCTION
CONCEPT
Bubble diagram explores the public zones of the hotel in relation to the private zones as well as the back-of-house areas
bar
the edge restaurant
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Enlarged lobby plan conceptual seating arrangements and contrasting finishes create a unique first impression on guests
Curved walls, corridors, and groupings of furniture emphasize jellyfish concept
storage
work space elevator lobby
restaurant kitchen
food
locker rooms w/ sauna and steam room
food prep cafe
spa
storage
general storage
seating
lobby main entrance
electrical mechanical
retail/gift shop
hot tub
pool laundry/linens health/fitness club
loading dock/trash/ compost/recycling pool equipment storage
First Floor Plan
employee restroom
indoor/outdoor atrium space
area for outdoor fitness classes
offices luggage storage accessible public restrooms + janitor closets
Skylight connects the interior to the exterior, allowing daylighting to minimize the use of electricity
Wall water feature creates a focal point while circulating water from the salt water pool
S A LT-WAT E R P O O L
Enlarged pool plan displays the conceptual shape and the swim-out portion to the atrium and attached hot tub
elevator lobby
Coffee & tea bar creates a spot where visitors can get work done, touch down, and socialize
coffee/tea bar
vending machines
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
All suites are laid out mindfully following ADA and universal design
With four different layouts, there is a perfect match for anyone
linen closet
laundry chute
Second Floor Plan
single king
single queen suite
double queen
double queen suite with kitchenette
Rotating TV wall allows watching from both the bed side and the seating side
Hanging lighting fixture mimics the tentacles of the jellyfish while creating a focal point
Enlarged floor plan provides extra insight on the layout and finishes
SEATING AREA
DOUBLE QUEEN SLEEPING AREA
Custom backboard emphasizes concept and created by penny tile mosaics
Tablet-controlled experience, including temperature and blinds, allows for a useroriented experience
Sustainable cork wall covering creates texture and an acoustically sound space
OVERVIEW The re-imagining of the Star Store campus in New Bedford, MA is a service learning project to envision how the College of Visual and Performing Arts could be enhanced to be a leader and hub for art and technology, allowing the history of New Bedford to shine through. My role included the design development of the public makerspace and cafe.
The city of New Bedford was a hub during the Industrial Revolution, housing many factories and inventions. Utilizing a gear as a concept for the star store redesign allows for modular spaces, new technology, connectivity, and foster innovation for the user. The interlocking gears can symbolize movement throughout the space. While keeping the history of New Bedford, the use of the industrial revolution inspiration overlapping with new-age technology allows for the Star Store to be the leader and hub for art and technology.
04 MAKERSPACE
STAR STORE INTRODUCTION
CONCEPT
Key Plan
Cafe becomes a local area where creatives and professionals can touch down or meet
storage storage
service counter
cafe
ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN
Connection is created between makerspace and cafe due to glass wall separation
Makerspace and cafe adjacent to both entries to safely allow outside guests in to the space
tele/data elec.
public makerspace
Enlarged Floor Plan
Windows along wall invites community to grab a bite to eat
Three levels of seating allows a spot for anyone passing by, doing work, meeting, or enjoying a meal
Modular furniture allows for seating of groups or individual seating
CAFE
Bright wall graphics create a focal point with emphasis on mission
Modular flex desks and carts for flexibility of work type and collaboration
MAKERSPACE
Floor to ceiling windows advertises the makerspace to the citizens and other creators in the area
OVERVIEW Morphe’s pop-up shop is located in South Station in Boston, MA. The pop-up shop is a temporary installation to attract customers as they travel through the train station.
The essence of Morphe is all about the art of the brushes. Throughout the design, we will utilize the movement created by a brush: a brush stroke. Using the slight curves of a brush stroke as movement in the design will allow for the roots of the company to shine through. To compliment the products and their bright colors, the design utilizes minimal fixtures and colors. The design palette consists mostly of monochromatic gray scale and neutral shades, using their brand identity and packaging as inspiration and allowing the products to emphasize the space.
05 DISPLAY
MORPHE POP-UP INTRODUCTION
CONCEPT
14’
FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS
Elevations display custom branding wall-coverings and windows to show off product
cash wrap
12’ morphe products
Product displays separated by influencer collaborations and brand
Jeffree Star Cosmetics & Collab
Storage under cash wrap to optimize small space
Jaclyn Hill & James Charles Collab
Floor Plan
Right exterior
Left exterior
Right interior
Back interior
Windows along wall provides sense of transparency
Circulation imitates brush stroke concept and branding
FRONT OF STORE
Collab display plays short video clip to draw customers in as they walk by
Branding wall graphics utilized with quote inset 2�
INTERIOR OF STORE
Straight shelving for Jeffree Star Cosmetics brand products
Curved handles and shelving for storage associated with Morphe products
HOURGLASS TAPAS AND BAR
OVERVIEW Hourglass is located at 18 Tremont Street, in the heart of Boston, MA. The introduction of a tapas small-plate restaurant with healthconscious cuisine will fill a missing gap in the area and attract customers. The design consists of a restaurant and a lower level speakeasy bar.
Hourglass Tapas and Bar is designed around the concept of an hourglass. The curves of the hourglass are used subtly in the finishes, furnishings, layout, and circulation. Cacti will be used throughout the restaurant to add natural greenery and a relaxing feeling. They also have the ability to grow in sand, which is the element that measures time in an hourglass.
Finalist, ASID NE Design Showdown
06 SEATING
HOURGLASS INTRODUCTION
CONCEPT
hostess/waiting storage/janitor closet seating
restrooms coat storage elevator
Convenient elevator and stair access allow easy adjacency to the lower level
Conceptual overlay demonstrates integration of the hourglass shape into the form of the space
elevator
bar seating seating bar
commercial kitchen
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
storage
Section cut depicts the relationship and connection of the spaces
storage
Level One Floor Plan -
Lower Level Floor Plan -
Scale 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
Scale 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
elevator
ceiling drop 8’ elevator
Section Cut - Scale 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
Drop ceiling and flooring emphasize hourglass shape
Glass elevator mimics the form of an hourglass, immersing user in the essence of the restaurant
Projected logo onto the road in order to attract customers down the street in the evening
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT SEATING AREA
Some tables are able to be moved and pushed together to promote larger groups and community
Finishes all depict the essence of the concept and mimic features of sand
Use of a wall covering on the ceiling surface brings a focal point into the space
LEVEL ONE CEILING PLAN scale 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
LOWER LEVEL CEILING PLAN scale 3/32” = 1’ - 0”
Custom recessed downlight along edges of dropped ceiling emphasizes concept and branding and promotes way-finding
Glass pendent emphasizes concept and highlights seating spaces
REFLECTED CEILING PLANS
Dropped ceiling divides the space and mimics the floor patterns
A section of the bar lowers down at the click of a button to ADA standard height to accommodate anyone
BAR SEATING AREA
Under-lit custom bar curve creates visual interest and defines conceptual circulation path
Finish selections create a 1920’s inspired contemporary speakeasy design