CHELSEA
SISSON
CHELSEA
SISSON
CHELSEA
662.736.4282 chelsea.sisson013@gmail.com
SISSON
chelseasisson.wixsite.com/website
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
CIDA accredited
Mississippi State University Graduation: August 2020 GPA: 3.2 / 4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Interior Design Consultant Furnishings
Something Southern Design and
August 2019 - May 2020
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Calling Reps to verify purchase orders and up to date samples Aid in the FF&E selection process Assisting customers in selecting the correct products and fabrics
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Barista
Jubilations Coffeehouse
Decemer 2019- Present
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Preparing food and drink items for customers Receiving and prepping catering orders
Social Media Coordinator December 2017- September 2019
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Deep South Pout
Photographing, editing, and posting products on several social media outlets Tracking inventory of products through quick books Inputting information from purchase orders when new items were received
TRAVEL New York City, NY Los Angelos, CA Chicago, IL Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Chattanooga, TN Huntsville, AL Bryson City, NC Asheville, NC New Orleans, LA Savannah, GA Atlanta, GA Dallas, TX
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT ASID • Member of campus chapter Environmental club • Worked in various efforts to conserve the environment and raise money for projects. Phi Theta Kappa • Recipient of honors scholarship for this chapter.
Lamchabong, Thailand Bangkok, Thailand Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
RELATED COURSES AutoCAD Revit Rendering Digital Design Environments Principles of LEED History of interiors I & II Furniture Design
Photography Survey Textiles for Interiors Space Perception Interior Materials & Resources Color & Lighting for Interiors Interior Design Studio I- VI Drawing I Design I & II
SKILLS Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Auto CAD Revit
LEADERSHIP
International Missions Team • Taught English in Thailand to various schools Harmony Praise Team • Performed to raise money for multiple community functions Helping Hannah Committee • Organized events and t shirt designer in efforts to raise money. Operation Christmas Child • Donated supplies and volunteered to pack boxes to send.
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HOSPITALITY DESIGN HOTEL GAZETTE
EDUCATIONAL DESIGN NEXT HUB
OFFICE DESIGN THE MILL
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
SPIRIT HILL RESEARCH FARM
CREATIVE
TECHNICAL
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HOTEL GAZETTE
THE SPACE Hotel Gazette Reno, NV THE THE OBJECTIVE OBJECDesign the lobby, restaurant, spa, rooftop bar, and guest room levels. Hotel should be unified with one concept, but each space should be its own unique thoughts THE PROJECT Hospitality Group Project; 4 interior designers / Studio IV Software used: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research
Concept development
Lobby Space planning
Perspective renderings
Spa space planning
Elevation renderings
Guest room space planning
Scale model constructions
If you know, you know... and if you don’t, come find out.
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INSPIRATION CONCEPT
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1920S newspaper articles from Reno, NV inspired this hotel’s design. Hotel Gazette is a boutique hotel driven by history and luxury. The design takes guests through the paramount stories that took place during this time. Each individual space captures its own event within the city/ time period, creating a mysterious and engaging environment.
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Lowered seating is inspired by the build of the model T car.
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1ST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN The fitness center can be accessed through the spa restroom. A key card must be used to access the quiet room.
Jacuzzi and water feature provides a tranquil area in the spa quiet room.
Room Key Chart
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1 Lobby 2 The 18th Lobby Bar 3 Tin Lizzie Restaurant 4 Hotsy-Totsy Spa 5 Out of Scope
Lobby
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Verticality Grand columns pull the eyes upward for a grand experience.
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Gold flooring leads guests through the space for a seamless transition in spaces.
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Custom reception desk supports both concierge and receptionists.
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Guest rooms are space planned to be comfortable but also encourage guests to enjoy other hotel amenities.
ROOM BREAKDOWN Room Breakdown
256 ROOMS TOTAL
CORRIDOR ELEVATION
LOBBY BAR Derived from Prohibition, the 18th is an upscale bar right off the lobby. Art deco elements will continue into this space. To support gathering, a mix of open and bar seating are incorporated throughout the bar. During the prohibition era, people often secretly gathered to raise a glass and enjoy each other.
WALL ELEVATION
RESTAURANT Reno, NV is home to the National Automobile Museum. Inspired by the ford model ‘T’, the tin lizzie pulls elements from the classic vehicle. Custom acoustic panels were inspired by the traditional front grille of the T model. Column details around the booths were inspired by the tires and steering wheel. The ford model ‘T’ contributed monumentally to history, and the Tin Lizzie hopes to capture those elements.
WALL ELEVATION
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Influence Tufted bar backs embody the traditional man’s suit in the era of the working man.
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The 18th’s logo sits in a live wall, back lit with neon lights.
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Lowered seating mimics the movements of getting into the tin lizzie and sitting lower than the doors.
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LUXURY SPA In the 1920’s, “Hotsy- totsy” was a commonly used phrased to describe something attractive, specifically a woman. Because of this, the spa is designed around the traditional ‘flapper’ style woman. They were adorned in jewels, bold in action, and turned everyone’s head. Furniture and finish selections incorporate pattern, fringe, beading, and color to create a space that pays tribute to the flapper.
Waiting area
Quiet room
Treatment rooms
ROOFTOP BAR AND CASINO The knock knock bar and grille is inspired by a speakeasy during the prohibition era. The entrance to this would be hidden behind a door that is not a traditional door. Once entered, the rooftop embodies all things party. Sit back and relax by the pool, or enjoy a drink at the bar. The sky’s the limit.
The sensation of risk is achieved with a curved stair over the side of the rooftop. Lowered seating surrounds a cozy fire pit.
Carousel seating that spins can be enjoyed in the VIP casino.
Champagne flute water fountain acts as a focal point to the pool.
SPACE PLANNING
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Verticality The idea of verticality is continued with large columns in the bar.
Pool area
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Photo Photo wall appeals to the younger crowd.
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Champagne flute water fountain becomes the centerpiece of the pool area.
VIP CASINO AND BAR Inspired by the Mafia, who ran Reno in the 1920s, the exclusive rooftop bar and casino is a dress code enforced, energetic party atmosphere. Try your luck at one of the card tables, or do the Charleston all night at the dance floor. The party never stops here.
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NEXT HUB
THE SPACE Next Hub higher education space Washington DC THE THE OBJECTIVE OBJECRenovate 10th and 11th floor of a building to create a lifelong education space that provides students access to a premier education. THE PROJECT Institutional individual project / Studio V Software used: Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
RESPONSIBILITIES Research
1st & 2nd Floor Plans
Concept Development
Perspective Renderings
FF&E selections
Elevation Renderings
1st & 2nd Floor Reflected Ceiling Plans
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“Every facet of physical space is a chance to connect.”
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INSPIRATION CONCEPT
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Next Hub is designed with its users in mind. This education center will nourish minds of several different backgrounds, ages, etc. Students will come together to create the heart of the Next Hub, and be the soul deliverers of its success. Because of this partnership between user and outcome, the concept for Next Hub is based on Hense, the muralist. Hense uses several different textures, colors, and shapes in combination to create his outcome. In this same technique, the Next Hub will use its creative users to produce its full potential.
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Floor plan mimics Hense’s murals with similar shapes.
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Learning commons features a palette of posture to allow students control over how they want to work.
1 Active Classroom can be rearranged to accommodate several different types of learning.
A bright color story for the learning commons provides inspiration and energy for students.
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10th Floor Rendered Plan
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1 Learning Commons 2 Active Learning Classroom 3 Computer Lab 4 Makerspace 5 Immersive Classroom 6 Copy Room 7 Child Care 8 Mother’s Room
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Larger active classroom is composed of complete mobile furniture for a flexible learning environment.
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Open study areas assist in connecting students to faculty.
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9 Large Active Learning Classroom 10 Seminar Classroom 11 VR Space 12 Tutoring Center 13 Faculty Connection Hub 14 Office 15 In between Spaces
11th Floor Rendered Plan
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Learning Commons
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Energize Hense’s mural becomes a centerpiece to the Hub’s learning commons, providing an inspirational focal point.
Comfort Large sofa serves as an area for physical and visual connection for students.
Greenery Live wall promotes well being.
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Learning Commons
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Posture
Hosu seating accommodates different types of seating.
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Technology Portable media allow students to have impromptu meetings.
Greenery Live wall promotes well being.
Active Classroom Elevation
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In Between Space
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Makerspace
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Storage Storage is provided for extra equipment or student belongings.
Work Space Standing tables are provided for students to have a better level when working with equipment.
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THE MILL
THE SPACE The Mill Headquarters / 18, 000 sq. Ft. Washington DC THE OBJECOBJECTIVE THE Renovate the 9th and 10th floor of an office building to support a collaborative, flexible working environment. THE PROJECT Corporate individual project / Studio IV Software used: Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel
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Research
1st & 2nd Floor Reflected Ceiling Plans
Concept Development
1st & 2nd Floor Plans
Office typicals
Perspective Renderings
FF&E selections
Elevation Renderings
THE MODEL IS CHANGING...
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INSPIRATION CONCEPT
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The Mill HQ offers an innovative way to work. With each contrasting department coming together to create the essence of The Mill. Thus, Juxtaposition drives this design. A contrasting, stimulating environment seeks to inspire the Mill’s users, to ensure employee potential is being met. The space will encourage collaboration and support all types of people, uniting employees together for a positive workplace culture. Through modern technology and flexible workplace, the Mill’s culture will compete with and attract the new work force, the millennial.
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9TH Floor Color coded Plan
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10TH Floor Color coded Plan
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The coffee bar under the stair provides a more informal way of collaborating with colleagues.
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Training centers & breakout spaces are adjacent to each other for a seamless transition from each room.
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An unconventional seating arrangement can be found right off the stairway.
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Treadmill workstations are implemented to promote well being and give options to employees.
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The Brody style seating can be found throughout the office to allow employees a more private work style.
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Unite Large sofa becomes the centerpiece for the work cafe’ to support community and relationships.
Greenery Potted plants promote wellbeing.
Informal Coffee bar hidden away under the stairs provides an informal meeting place.
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Workstations
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Custom Mill’s logo inspires a custom fabric used for upholstery for the cushion top at each workstation.
Communicate Touchdown spots provide areas for employees to share ideas quickly.
Connect Private offices are open to rest of the office, but maintaining privacy with a frosted strip.
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Order Carpet patterns correlate with training rooms to easily file employees into proper breakout spaces, minimizing disruption.
Flexibility Buoy chair support mobility.
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SPIRIT HILL FARM
THE SPACE Spirit Hill Farm Research Foundation THE OBJECTIVE Redesign a 100 year old barn into student housing, along with adding a small pavilion on the grounds. THE PROJECT Interdisciplinary group project / Studio V Team of 3 interior design, 4 architecture, 3 building construction science, & 1 graphic design Software used: Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
RESPONSIBILITIES Research
1st & 2nd Floor Reflected Ceiling Plans
Concept Development
Lighting Legends
Sustainability considerations
LEED checklist
FF&E selections
WELL building standard checklist
3.1.2020 Contract awarded
4.14.2020 Demolition
4.9.2020 NTP
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4.19.2020 NTP
5.4.2020 Start New Structure
5.4.2020 START PAVILION
5.20.2020 Pavilion Complete
5.11.2020 Level one Interior
6.5.2020 Level one interior complete
6.4.2020 Level two Interior
7.1..2020 Level two interior complete
6.26.2020 Begin Roof
7.6.2020 Interior ďŹ nishes complete
6.30.2020 Begin interior ďŹ nishes
7.14.2020 Roof Complete
7.21.2020 Project complete
INSPIRATION CONCEPT
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The overall concept for the renovation of Spirit Hill Farm was to preserve the rich history and use it as the centerpiece of the design. Through the use of materials, sentiments, and colors, the renovated barn maintained a contemporary, casual look while the client’s important heritage remained intact.
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A second living area on the upper floor further connects the two spaces together.
Bunked bedding on the 2nd level supports the Research Foundation’s desire for future growth.
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2nd FLOOR RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
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1 Living Areas 2 Kitchen 3 Dining Area
Counter tops in the kitchen are continued from the client’s personal home, to add their style to the facility.
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Open concept kitchen/ living area allows for maximum collaboration between students.
4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 6 Mudroom
Large mudroom is provided for storing samples & laundry facilities.
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Contemporary A primarily airy, white palette with accents of earth tones selected to give a residential atmosphere.
Heritage Salvaged wood from the Bowen’s inherited barn, located on another property, re purposed for a decor piece and statement beams.
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Community An open concept connects the dining, lounge, and kitchen spaces to support collaboration between all users of the lower level.
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Heritage A 12 foot dining table, crafted by the Bowen’s family, becomes the centerpiece for the dining room, providing ample space for several students to collaborate.
Dining Perspective
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Creative
Photography
A collection of smalltown views
Furniture Design
Reclaim Project “UNPACKED” Unpacked is a stationary unit composed of a base that is typically thought as something that symbolizes “moving.” Using a suitcase, which is naturally intended for those on the go, is transformed into a stationary object. The new purpose is for sitting and staying still. This fun seating was built on the idea of irony.
Color & Lighting “Industrial Pixar� Composed of 100% recycled materials, IP is inspired by the pixar lamp. With pollution and global warming growing heavily, its a matter of time before the sparkling white pixar staple gets a new look. Old chemical totes were broken down into different sizes and welded together to create this leaning structure. This lamp is a reminder of the impact that our environment can have on us.
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TECHNICAL
MILLWORK
DOOR JAMB DETAILS
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THANK YOU CHELSEA SISSON Phone: 662.736.4282 Email: chelsea.sisson013@gmail.com