Design portfolio

COURTENEY PAIGE FERTITTA

INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | University of Graz . . . .

COMMERCIAL DESIGN | Soundroom . . . .

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | Mobile Domicile . . . .

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SKETCHING, DRAFTING & PHOTOGRAPHY . . . .

13 - 18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN University of Graz

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INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | University of Graz Satellite Campus The NEXT University is a satellite campus, located in Norfolk, Virginia, for the Environmental Studies Department of the University of Graz, Austria. It is hoped that this environment, so radically different from its landlocked European home country, will begin to engage student learning in different ways.

The design of this building addresses the physical, emotional and psychological, as well as the genereal cultural characteristics of the Austrian students. The functional elements of the space draw on the Austrian desire to compartmentalize their lives and are clearly identifiable by changes in flooring materials and ceiling heights, among other things. According to the Person-Environment Fit Theory, giving students visual reminders of familiar surroundings increases the likelihood of them performing at their peak.

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SITE PLAN PARTI DIAGRAM

INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Colored Pencils, Pens

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

TIMELINE | 6 weeks

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INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | University of Graz Satellite Campus

NODES

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Colored Pencils, Pens

PATHS & EDGES

LANDMARKS

TIMELINE | 6 weeks

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INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | University of Graz Satellite Campus

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1

OCCUPANCY LOAD CLASSIFICATIONS - LEVEL 1

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 1

EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCES - LEVEL 1

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 2

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 3

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 4

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 5

KEY ASSEMBLY - STANDING SPACE ASSEMBLY - UNCONCENTRATED CLASSROOM

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Colored Pencils, Pens

TIMELINE | 6 weeks

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INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | University of Graz Satellite Campus

PERSPECTIVE PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Colored Pencils, Pens

TIMELINE | 6 weeks

COMMERCIAL DESIGN Soundroom

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COMMERCIAL DESIGN | Soundroom Flamenco is a popular Spanish style of music and dance that is characteristically high-spirited and meant to be an impromtu display of passionate emotion. A music studio located in Madrid, Spain, the Soundroom was inspired by the unpredictable movement in the multi-tiered rues of the Flamenco dress. The staircase acts as the grounding element from which all 3 studios, curved walls and ceilings emanate.

INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Graphite Pencils

EXPLORATORY SKETCHES

TIMELINE | 3 weeks

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COMMERCIAL DESIGN | Soundroom

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 2

PERSPECTIVE

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Graphite Pencils

TIMELINE | 3 weeks

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COMMERCIAL DESIGN | Soundroom 3/16" GLASS FIBER REINFORCED POLYESTER RESIN Baseboard

Bat Insulation

flexible sealant

blocking

3/4" x 3 1/2" Wood Plank Flooring 3/8" versalayer

3/16" GLASS FIBER REINFORCED POLYESTER RESIN

SBM5 Soundproofing mat 1 1/8" Plywood

Gel Coating

2" Resilient Mat 3/4" Plywood 2 x 10 blocking

Lateral Restraint Strap 2 x 6 blocking

5/8" GyPSUM BOARD

Metal Herringbone Strut

stc - 63 iic - 75

FURNISHINGS

CUSTOM WALLCOVERING

SHORT SECTION

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Graphite Pencils

STC - 63 Wall section detail WALL SECTION IIC -DETAIL 75

scale: 2" = 1'-0"

LONG SECTION

TIMELINE | 3 weeks

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Mobile Domicile

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | Mobile Domicile

The Mobile Domicile was an opportunity to fully design the interior space of a 140 square foot RV with 9’-6” ceilings. The client planned on living full-time in the unit and requested a full bath, kitchen, living/dining/work area, a private bedroom and plenty of storage.

A kangaroo pouch was the primary inspiration behind the design which came from the client’s plan of traveling the Australian continent and her preference for feeling ‘cozy.’

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BUBBLE DIAGRAM

BLOCK DIAGRAM

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | SketchUp, Photoshop, Markers, Pens

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MATRIX

TIMELINE | 4 weeks

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | Mobile Domicile

The Mobile Domicile created a space for its owner that is as functional as it is visually appealing. Its diminutive size created a multitude of challenges, including needing adequate and efficient storage that would not be obtrusive as well as designing a space that felt cozy without being cramped. A 360 degree rotating wall with a mounted flatscreen affords the client the option of viewing the TV in both the private bedroom loft and the public living area without requiring a second television. Due to the clients desire for a spacious bathroom, it is the only area that makes use of the the full 9’-6” ceiling.

NORTH SECTION

FLOOR PLAN

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | SketchUp, Photoshop, Markers, Pens

SOUTH SECTION

TIMELINE | 4 weeks

AVOCADO ELEVATION

SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING AVOCADO SECTION

CABINET SECTION

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SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING A selection of analysis diagrams of the Philips Lighting Application Center in Somerset, New Jersey.

LOBBY SECTION| 30 Minutes

WALL CUTOUT EXPLORATION| 30 Minutes

LOBBY CIRCULATION ANALYSIS| 25 Minutes

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens

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SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING

The following 3 diagrams are part of a series in which various elements of architecture were studied in an eort to better understand design intentions of castles inhabited in Tudor England.

The results will be applied to a project currently in progress as inspiration for circulation, space planning, and other relavant aspects of design.

RAGLAM CASTLE PLAN

DIRECTIONAL LIGHT EXPOSURES| 50 Minutes

SERVICE ZONES & LIGHT EXPOSURE| 45 Minutes

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens

CIRCULATION ROUTES| 25 Minutes

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SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING

Each of the three collages is made up of cut-up photographs that have been reassembled to create composite images of Vanishing Point, Rays of Light and Rhythm respectively.

RAYS OF LIGHT

RHYTHM VANISHING POINT PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens

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SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING| Barcelona Pavilion Study

The building site was speciďŹ cally chosen by Mies van der Rohe because it allowed the structure to be viewed in a multitude of ways.

He designed the building in such a way as to prevent visitors from simply transversing the site but rather forcing them to enter the building and experiencing all aspects of the design.

Mies van der Rohe positioned each element of the design on either a horizontal or vertical plane. What ďŹ rst appears to be a random placement of both stone and glass walls, upon further inspection can be understood as a deliberate interruption of the expected circulation using a grid as an organization method. This technique was often employed by Mies in order to create distinct spaces and to direct visitors through the building. Also memorable was his use of striking stone materials such as Golden Onyx and Verde Antico Marble from Tinos Greece.

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PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens

SITE PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

TIMELINE | 4 weeks

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SKETCHING, PHOTOGRAPHY & DRAFTING| Barcelona Pavilion Study

WEST SECTION

EAST SECTION

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

PROGRAMS & MATERIALS USED | Graphite Pencils, Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens

TIMELINE | 4 weeks