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CHANTAL YAKOU

MFA INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN


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CHANTAL YAKOU Proffessional Biography

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ooking back, it occurred to me that I always knew I was destined to be an interior architect. I attribute my love of design to my mother’s influence as I was exposed early on to ever changing interiors which made me acutely aware of the aesthetics surrounding me. I watched the effect of my mother’s love for interiors and how it altered the world around me which provoked an unprecedented inspiration that I feel with not much else. The Day I gave into this reality was the day I realized the purpose of my life was to design beautiful and functional interior environments just like my mom. And that’s exactly what I set out to do. Through design I could influence people’s behaviors, their moods, and their overall experiences. The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is because ultimately we are the light that shines through, we are the connectors to the way people experience this world. Conversations I have had with my dad, a world traveler, art collector, and project director of some of the most respected architecture in the world, are laced with observations of artist, designers, and even green building. This influence has lead me to love certain styles and allowed me to create my own sense of beauty and function through my studies. When I graduated college in 2010 with a BS in Business Project Management, I knew I loved what I had been studying. The skill set I acquired through my studies and experience in project management will forever be one of my strongest assets. In discovering that I could fold the two into one career, I began my pursuit to change direction. Giving into my true creative self, while holding on to my business skills, has put me in a unique position to pursue my dream career as an interior Architect. Interior Architecture and Design unleashes my creativity and directs me toward the artist I have always imagined myself to be. I’ve found myself through design. Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. Through this crazy journey I’ve learned a few things worth sharing. You will only ever have two choices; love or fear. Choose love. And don’t ever let fear turn you against your playful heart. Risk being seen in all of your glory. You can fail and what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance at doing what you love. So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality, what we really want seems impossibly out of reach and ridiculous to expect so we never dare to ask the universe for it. I’m the proof that you can ask the universe for it. I hope you enjoy my portfolio, the first of many to come...


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This portfolio holds a collection of selected works from my academic career Each project had its own means of preperation and presentation.


VOLUME ONE

CONTENT Final Project Earlier Works

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Final Project

Retail Design

SHORELINE STATION

UNION STREET BREW


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ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS Commercial Design

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MALIBU RANCH Residential Design


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FINAL PROJECT Mixed Use Shoreline Station Design By Chantal Yakou February 2016


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RESEARCH


Mixed use

SUMMARY

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he location, history and size of the Shoreline Station lends itself to a great revival. My plan is to not only restore the Shoreline Station but to re-think its design entirely. The overall vision for the space is to transform it into a functional bustling destination location; a culinary and retail hub for tourists and a multi-use gathering place for

locals with an aesthetic that compliments the beauty of the landscape in Half Moon Bay. Embracing the current great commercial design including artisan restaurants, quaint wine bars, independent retail spaces, and innovative art galleries the new design will bring this to the cool California coastline and all the nature along it’s terrain. Half Moon Bay is an extraordinary place and deserves extraordinary design. From a designer’s standpoint, The Shoreline Station provides the ideal template, for a culinary Mecca that works hand in hand with the city’s current campaign to promote agritourism. As it is now, the space is closed off to the public and is in desperate need of revitalization. The interiors need to be

gutted, walls need to come down, entries need to relocated and the best view needs to be exposed. The new design will facilitate tasting, mingling, dining with views, and shopping. The Farmers Market is currently held at the large parking lot of the site, and it will be integrated into the design of the indoor space as well. The restaurant at the site will be upgraded and expanded vertically and will offer outdoor dining and lounging. The new design for the site will be approached in an environ-mentally sustainable way and will take advantage of what the surrounding nature has to offer including the use of local materials, warm sun, and cool breezes. The design will also borrow several concepts from case studies of the Ferry Building in San Francisco, California with a nod to its use of a wide central nave and open shops. It will also be utilizing design techniques to make the space more inviting and pleasing to the user for example, bringing the most valuable material into the space - natural light.

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“THE SHORELINE STATION PROVIDES THE IDE-AL TEMPLATE, FOR A CULINARY MECCA THAT WORKS HAND IN HAND WITH THE CITY’S CUR-RENT CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE AGRITOURISM. “

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he location, history and size of the Shoreline Station lends itself to a great revival. My plan is to not only restore the Shoreline Station but to re-think its design entirely. The overall vision for the space is to transform it into a functional bustling destination location; a culinary and retail hub for tourists and a multi-use gathering place for locals with an aesthetic that compliments the beauty of their landscape in Half Moon Bay. Embracing the current great commercial design including artisan restaurants, quaint wine bars, independent retail spaces, and innovative art galleries the new design will bring this to the cool California coastline and all the nature along it’s terrain. Half Moon Bay is an extraordinary

The interiors need to be gutted, walls need to come down, entries need to relocated and the best view needs to be exposed. The

nave and open shops. It will also be utilizing techniques similar to those highlighted in the case study on 10 Storehouse Row,

THE SHORELINE STATION PROVIDES THE IDEAL TEMPLATE, FOR A CULINARY MECCA THAT WORKS HAND IN HAND WITH THE CITY’S CURRENT CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE AGRITOURISM. new design will facilitate tasting, mingling, dining with views, shopping. The Farmers Market is currently held at the large parking lot of the site, and it will be integrated into the design of the indoor space as well. The restaurant at the site will be upgraded and expanded vertically and will offer outdoor dining and lounging. The new design for the site will

North Charleston, North Carolina by bringing the most valuable material in the space - natural light.

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THE TERRAIN SITE ANALYSIS

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he Shoreline Station site From inside the site, and lookis situated facing west ing north, you see beautiful views along of the cypress trees, lush and horeline StationHighway is located in 1. the Standheart of Half Moon Bay at 225 Cabrillo Highway. Thehills Cabrillo Highway, as High-way 1, takes you directly up to This San Francisco and point is one ofis ingalso at known the site and lookcool light. vantage the most beautiful drives along the The view 225 address is the ideal spot foror ing west you unfortunately doCalifornia not coastline. the best for a restaurant a destination location it is within walking distance see the ocean asbecause one might hope; cafe. of downtown’s Main Street. It is also adjacent to Kelly Ave, a street that leads directly to the State Beach andeast the Half Moon Bay you only see highway 1 and a From the comes theCoastal mornTrail. The Shoreline Station is also just south of Highway 92, the main highway connecting commuters hotel across the way. ing sun. Visually, there is only the and travelers to freeways 280 and 101 and all the inland towns. It’s a travelers ideal stomping ground. The west side of the building is parking lot and the back side of prone to highway noise pollubuildings. The South sides of the The industry that surrounds the site along the coast is primarily farming and agriculture. The tourists tion, chilly ocean breezes, and buildings get the most natural that come to Half Moon bay primarily come there to take in all the nature from the ocean to the hot evening sun. The positive light during the andbringing offer inan farmland. Designing a space that will show off what the coastal terrain has to day offer while aspects side are opportunity for a roof top garden. revenue to of the the city iswestern suitable on all counts. that theStation buildings have lot for oflocals, bring Onmore thetourists southto east side is Shoreline will provide moreajobs a central area there where they visibility from the street. Unforalso an additional vehicular encan discover and learn about all the wonderful produce, goods and activities the Northern California coastline hasthe to offer. tunately, buildings are set far trance that you would enter if you back from the street, making it were coming from downtown. impossible to see inside the small dark shop windows.

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PROFILES

Case Studies

Case Studies

THE CLIENT

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Feeling the pressure of the economic slump from 2008 to 2012, the owners of the Shoreline Station have decided to sell this complex. A group of developers with an interest in contributing to the cultural wealth of the city of Half Moon Bay have agreed to buy the complex and renovate it to be a culinary mecca and tourist hub. The investors at Globe Development group in has entered this venture to increase the retail sec-

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event space for community gatherings, fund-raisers, weddings and corporate events. They will also pair with other stakeholders who specialize in local farming and community learning environ

roots organization with supporters in 150 countries around the world who are linking the pleasure of good food with a commit ment to their community and the environment.” - www.slowfood.

“SLOW FOOD IS… A GLOBAL, GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATION - WHO ARE LINKING THE PLEASURE OF GOOD FOOD WITH A COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.” ments - Slow Food foundation. The chapter, Slow Food

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alf Moon Bay residents will make up only a portion of the people who will make use of Shoreline Station. According to City-Data.com, the median resident age is 43.2 years old and has a household income of $90,944. As for male versus females, they are split down the middle. Although the city

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THE CLIENT

consists of 61.6% of “White” people there is a large Hispanic population of 31.5 % and a much smaller percentage of other races.

tripadvisor.com a reviewer said, “The entire drive from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay was awesome. This is the best place to see and experience Pacific Ocean. Lots of families along with their pets came to this beach

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primarily come for the outdoor activities and the nature. These are the users of the Shoreline Station. On

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Bay each year, according to the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. These tourists

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Beside the 30,000 residents there are over 2.5 million tourists that visit the 80 miles stretch that is Half Moon

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that time for a picnic. You can ride on a bicycle and enjoy the fresh air around this area.” These people love their com-munity and the visitors are open eyed explorers. A sophisticated shopping experience for these intelligent 40 somethings is not readily available. The new Shore-line Station will offer them access their fresh local produce, fish, pumpkins, tea, flowers, art, wine, etc. and will serve as a vehicle for learning, celebrating and indulging in what Half Moon Bay has to offer.

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CONCEPT

MAZE The landscape around the site will dictate the design itself. Along the Shoreline station is a beautiful row of cypress and eucalyptus trees, bowing with the wind and framing the hillside. Observing them, one realizes how they inspire a sort of maze. They allow the light, breeze, and Fog to filter through this maze as It becomes the thread which will unite the design concept for the renovation of the Shoreline Station.

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Their Scale, rhythm, and movement are inspiring. The cypress trees are also a valuable image to remember not only for its beauty and its reflection of coastal landscape but also as a design model towards building sustainably. The renovation of the Shoreline Station will turn the space into an organism that works with the nature around it, not against it.

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resh air and often and along it vast d and nature are hen visitors travel he very serene nan Bay, they take tered light along eucalyptus and nd listen to the

reline station is of cypress trees, wind and framObserving them, w these trees are festation of the rnia coastline. e bends and shelng light, breeze oject effortlessly. thread which will n concept for the he Shoreline Staht, rhythm and re inspiring. rees are also a to remember not uty and its reflecandscape but also del towards buildThe renovation Station will turn an organism that nature around it,

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CONCEPT “OUR 80 MILES OF COASTAL SPLENDOR IS andscape around site FILLED WITH ANtheABUNDANCE OF NATURAL, will dictate the design HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL WONDERS - FROM itself. The ocean with its SOME OF THE RICHEST MARINE RESERVES AND cooling fresh air and often WETLANDS foggy coastline andON alongTHE it vastCALIFORNIA COAST TO plots of farmland and natureFARMS are SMALL WORKING WHERE YOU CAN EXcaptivating. When visitors travel PLORE A BARNYARD AND DINE ON FARM-FRESH to experience the very serene naORGANIC ture of Half MoonPRODUCE; Bay, they take FROM SHOPPING ON MAIN TO FISHING FOR WILD inHISTORIC the breezy filtered lightSTREET along lush hillsides of OR eucalyptus and SALMON ALBACORE TUNA.”

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“OUR 80 MILES OF COASTAL SPLENDOR IS FILLED WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL WONDERS - FROM SOME OF THE RICHEST MARINE RESERVES AND WETLANDS ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST TO SMALL WORKING This FARMS Page: WHERE YOU CAN EXThe beach at half DINE ON FARM-FRESH PLORE A BARNYARD AND moon bay. A Photograph ORGANIC PRODUCE; FROM SHOPPING ON of Coastal Cypress trees. HISTORIC MAIN STREET TO FISHING FOR WILD And a hand sketch by SALMON OR ALBACORE Cameron Cruse. TUNA.”

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cypress trees and listen to the waves break. Along the Shoreline station is a beautiful row of cypress trees, bowing with the wind and framing the hillside. Observing them, one realizes how these trees are a physical manifestation of the Northern California coastline. The cypress tree bends and shelters while allowing light, breeze and views to project effortlessly. It becomes the thread which will unite the design concept for the rennovation of the Shoreline Station. Their height, rhythm and arching bows are inspiring. The cypress trees are also a valuable image to remember not only for its beauty and its reflection of coastal landscape but also as a design model towards building sustainably. The renovation of the Shoreline Station will turn the space into an organism that works with the nature around it, not against it.

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This Page: The beach at half moon bay. A Photograph of Coastal Cypress trees. And a hand sketch by Cameron Cruse.

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PROGRAMMING

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n making these adjacency matrices we discover certain must- haves for locating the different areas of the renovated Shoreline Station. The main nave needs to have easily accessible public bathrooms and ex-

its all around, and therefore, in a shopping environment, security should be located in the nave. It’s the heart of the complex so way finding will be integral to the design. The restaurant should have a clear designated entrance and but also needs a private exit for trash and recycling. It will be helpful to have two central host stations to cater to customers coming from the main building and those

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coming in from the back entrance. The event space would work well being near to the restaurant for private events or over flow. Since there is no view, we needed to create one and this is where the roof top garden comes into play.

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ADJACENCY MATRICES

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In making these adjacency matrices we discover certain musthaves for locating the different areas of the renovated Shoreline Station. The main nave needs to have easily accessible public bathrooms and exits all around, and therefor, in a shopping environment, security should be located in the nave. It’s the heart of the complex so way finding will be integral to the design. The restaurant should have a clear designated entrance and but also needs a private exit for trash and recycling. It will be helpful to have two central host stations to cater to customers coming from the main building and those coming in from the back entrance. The event space would work well being near to the restaurant for private events or over flow. Since there is no view, we needed to create one and this is where the roof top garden comes into play.

This Page: Adjacency Matrices for key areas of the design insure superior spatial design.

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SPACE PLANNING

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hrough careful examination of the site, the final floor plans were conceived. Natural light is a huge influence in the design and was taken into careful consideration. Day lighting was studied and charted.

Weather, views, noise, smells, public and private spaces were also investigated.

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Taking a jump off from the adjacency matrices and taking a close look at the site and original floor plans, I came to the best possible organization of the space. As a result the renovation of the Shoreline Station has a new, highly

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efficient and functional floor plan.

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Counter clockwise from top: bubble diagram of entire site, diagram of kitcen, flow diagram,

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SPACE PLANING

SPACES


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he Shoreline Station will evolve into a spatially balance and beautiful space that embraces the design concept and the travelers and locals that will visit it.

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PROJECT PLAN / SQUARE FO SPACE

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on the original floor plans; they are building A, B, C, and D. The ma jority of the redesign will be in Building B, C, and D.

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The four buildings are two stories high each and they each have been completely re visioned from the inside out. The floor plans reflect the building names that were printed

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Upon entering this grand lobby, the user should feel the openness and be embraced by natural light.

This space in particular is where the

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tention to important areas.

concept of the natural landscape is translates

window frames the source of our inspiration, the Light floods in through eastern

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Cypress Tree.

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through finishes and geometric rhythms. A large

user. The information booth is there to provide

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of earth, soil, stone, and wood surround the

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visitor information not only about the Shoreline Station, but also all the agricultural adventures Half Moon Bay has to offer.

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MATERIAL INSPIRATION

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modern look brings feel that is bold and agricultural and cury. In the Lobby you Wood, stamped conpper with a cut-out red by the geometry branches . also is brought e with small trees ntral naive creating and organic life.

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LOBBY DETAILS Farmer’s Market beyond.. LOBBYare FLOORPLAN The shops designed to spill out into the walkway and the wide egresses ecourage flow from the indoors to the other buildings and outdoors.

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Building C is the largest building and it faces the main highway to the west. Therefor, this is the best place to place an grande and inviting main entrance. The information booth is on your left as you enter the main wide walkway and retial shops. Straight ahead is an opening to the cafe, it’s deck, and the

This page :Top close up floor plans of Lobby. Below highlighted area of Building C

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as well as skylights. The colors of VIEW OF LOBBY earth, soil, stone and wood surround the user. The information booth is there to provide visitor information not only about the Shoreline Station, but also all the agricultural adventures Half Moon Bay has to offer.

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pon entering this grande lobby, the user should feel the openness, be embraces by natural light. This is where the concept of the natural landscape is translated by the materials and geometric rhythms. A large window frames the source of our inspiration, the Cypress Tree. Light oozes in through eastern facing windows

This page : 3D Render-

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ing of the Lobby facing East towards the cafe and shops beyond


VIEW OF LOBBY

Facing Page: The floor plan of building C, level 1 with detailed call outs to the left. Below that is the 1 floor of the entire site with building C highlighted. This Page: Shows the immensity of the main nave of building C with tasting booth,

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THE CAFE & TASTING ROOM Trees, light, and branches are translated in geo-metric patterns that will surround you in the cafe. Located on the first floor of building D, the space is designed to

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have an open flow between the outdoor farmer’s market, the cafe and main lobby. The ambiance is warm and modern with a nod towards the industrial feel expressed in the branding of the Verve coffee shops. The colors are warm, the details rely on

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texture and contrast.


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PIRATION

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e resembles while the anks repreThe ceiling to minimize ace. The conxy glaze was ral striations ends itself to mmercial area. used on the e bar. It adds natural elept. The wood approved red

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relaxed club chairs and tables for a more intimate experience. Merchandise is located close to FLOOR PLAN the barista’s bar for easy impulse shopping and the shop keeper can answer question or keep a close eye on them. There are easily accessible public rest rooms around the corner that are sheltered with a wall that will also have way finding directions to the restaurant above.

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Market and the lobby of the main building, C. Operable glass doors frame the Northwest corner to open up on a warm day to users coming from either of these places. Even if the glass doors are closed they will still provide a breathtaking view of the cypress tress along the northern side of the building. The cafe will offer outdoor seating around it’s parameter

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TASTING ROOM

Facing Page from top to bottom: A close up floor plan with highlighted details of Building D and floor plans of the site with the location of the care area in green. This Page: The Verve cafe view of the bar showing how the

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windows open up to the courtyard and farmers market.

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FIRPLACE This page: the fireplace brings warmth to a mordern space and the ceilling design keeps acoustics at a minimum. Relaxing club chairs are po-

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sitioned for conversation or meetings held in the cafe.

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MARKET RESTARAUNT

Hand Sketch - Restaraunt

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MARKET RESTARAUNT

The Market Restaurant is located in building D just above the cafe. Users who are coming to the Shoreline Station can access the restaurant from the main entrance by going up the elevator and walking above of the mezzanine.

als are in a way. ically chosen to be on the second story soused that it modern can be separated from Birch seating warm up the con-

the shopping area while taking advantage outdoor space and the crete forms.of To frame the space walnut planks line the ceiling before the steel skylights bring in light in a geometric neednatural for an event venue.pattern inspired by branches.

incredible views to the north. It is adjacent to the event space in order to combined the two spaces in a

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D where they can enter from stairs orFor elevator. The restaurant was specifthe atrium, traditional materi-

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MATERIAL INSPIRATION For the atrium, traditional materials are used in a modern way. Birch seating warm up the concrete forms. To frame the space walnut planks line the ceiling before the steel skylights bring in natural light in a geometric pattern inspired by branches.

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take advantage of some outdoor space and a view of the cypress trees and hills to the north. FLOOR PLAN It is adjacent to the event space so that those users can be interchanged with each other and opens up the option to reserve the entire restaurant for an event.

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to the Shoreline Station can get to the restaurant from the main entrance by going up the first elevator they see and walking above of the mezzanine. They can also drive around the parking lot and park right out back of building D where they can enter from stairs or elevator. The restaurant was specifi-

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RETAIL DESIGN Coffee Shop Union Street Brew Design By Chantal Yakou September 2015


CONCEPT

HISTORY

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t was Karl Marx that coined the term history repeats itself. we think of this phrase often as we’ve well learned from it, but particularly in this instance reviewing the history of the Cow Hollow neighborhood.

Previously an area occupied by dairy farms, I wanted to pay homageto this and apply that inference to Union Street Brew as the two have a distinct connection. What copmpliments coffee better than milk? On a land now occupied by cupcake shops, clothing boutiques, and sports bars, there existed hundreds and hundreds of cows, supplying

milk to the growing population of San Francisco. With that in mind, I wanted to bring to the space the different cultures that were part of the historical Cow Hollow and define the celebration of coffee peppered with historical innuendo’s to the towns legacy. Since coffee itself has such a rich history and is explored not only for drinking but also with cuisine and aromatics, I chose textures which play to French press filters and a color pallet that speaks to lattes and espressos with a pop of cow hide to tie it all back to the history of the location. Coffee and milk go together like peanut butter and jelly, so why not celebrate the relationship between the two and at the same time support local business, strike a sense of nostalgia and historical wonder, while doing it all in a modern, green, responsible way.

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BRANDING STRATEGY

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT •SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & MATERIALS -LEED certified Stores

•WATER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION -Passive heating and cooling -Low flow / Energy efficient fixtures •REDUCE WASTE -Reuse of glass bottles -Ecotainer to go cups

PROMOTIONS TO ENCOURAGE LESS WASTE If you bring your own or buy a mug or to go cup from our store, you get half off beverage. Do this 10 times and your next drink is on us SOCIAL IMPACT •ETHICAL SOURCING •CREATES JOBS FOR COMMUNITY •SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS AND ARTISANS •3% OF PROFIT GOES BACK INTO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

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SITE ANALYSIS

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LOCATION 2191 Union Street, San Francisco CA 94123 Neighborhood

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light . • The bus stop is right outside the front entrance, which makes it convenient for people to stop in and grab a coffee. • Affluent neighborhood located between Russian Hill and The Presidio, and bordering the Marina District on one side and Pacific Heights on the other. The land was used for cow grazing and a settlement for fishermen • The main shopping thoroughfare is Union Street, known for its restaurants, boutique shopping, health spas and wellness centers.

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Entrey / Landing Retail Space Brew Bar Seating Restroom Storage / Back of house Intake/ Outtake Queue

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TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE

esign is a huge part of the Retail industry and is highly valued when it comes to clients goals for their business. Traditional business management metrics are now being used to quantitate the contribution design makes to a clients bottom line. There are a number

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GOOD DESIGN AFFECTS

Retail

DETAIIL

evaluation of both the tangible and intangible benefits to a business or organization. These days

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and analyze. The most accurate, effective, and relevant measurements for design tend to be an

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of ways to look at a designs value. There are quantitative and qualitative factors to examine

and business impact of deign. Therefor clients tend to measure designs interaction with these

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most companies tend to assess the triple bottom line. This accounts for the social, environmental, factors and balance to evaluate results holistically. Studies show good design has a dramatic effect on a retail business’s Monetary goals. Designs lasting value comes in encouraging behavior that our clients seek to affect. By helping inform, persuade, and motivate, design works to get audiences to think and do what the client wants. If this objective is geared towards the social responsibility of the triple bottom line, or an increase in revenue, design plays a valuable roll.

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

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Retail

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1

A

Legend

Lighting Conduit

Recessed Can light Suspended track lighting Recessed Wall washer Pendant Lighting Wall Mounted Shiplap Brass cage drop ceiling

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C

D


1

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3

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LIGHTING FIXTURES

L2

L3

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SHELVING DISPLAY

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SKETCHES

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FINISHES

W1. T2.

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Engineered White Oak , Herringbone, Matt Finish Tiled marble in Smoke with 1/4” grid in warm gray

S1.

Soap Stone custom wall display box

B1.

Salvaged Existing Brick Wall

T1.

Subway tile in Mother of Snow by Fire clay Tiles


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Retail

SURFACE AND MATERIAL

T1

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2

W1

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T2

B1

S1

W2

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PASS IT ON.


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COMMERCIAL DESIGN Offuce Space C•Y ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS Design By Chantal Yakou June 2015


Design Office Commercial Design

CONCEPT

THE LOST ART OF HAND CRAFTSMANSHIP

The design office follows the philosophy of reviving the traditions of hand work through well made high quality custom design solutions and functional environments. Each item is one of a kind and has a touch of personality that can

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only be realized by the hand that created it.

BRAND STRATEGY Using local talent in every project to create truly unique design solutions that are custom designed for the client at hand. The design of our own office space is focused on the idea of a creative workshop. The office space incorporates the teams branding strategy by not only using local artists, craftsmen, welders, carpenters, etc. in their designs for clients but also in their own office.

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Design Office

Commercial Design

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USER & SITE STUDY

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SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA

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DESIGNERS

Commercial Design

Designers project Manager Office Manager

WORKING HABITS

Design Office

• Work day and night • Breaks are important • Collaboration is important • Stimulation and inspiration • Action office

REQUIREMENTS

3 Commercial Retail Food and Beverage

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CLIENTS

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• Connection with outside

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• Individual desk • Collaboration/ creative zones • Lots of surface area • Break area/ kitchen • Natural light

WORKING HABITS • Regular visits to Office • Regular meetings through Video Conference • Interactive through design process with picking materials and such

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ZONE STUDIES

Furniture Plan

F1.

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Key

Custom reception Desk

F10.

F2.

Small Room Plus 1000

F11.

Eams Soft Pad Chair

F3.

Modular Honeycomb Stool

F12.

H4 Desk

F4.

Custom Conference Table

F13.

Custom Glass Divider

F5.

Ezy Low 838 Chair

F14.

Stuva Storage Drawers

F6.

HM Tavolo XZ3 Table

F15.

Custom Work Station

F7.

HM Eams Chair

F16.

Custom Driftwood Table

F8.

HM Baguette Table

F17.

TP Table

F9

Ponti Arm Chair

F18.

Garden Easy Chair

Airberge Sofa


FURNITURE PLAN

A

B

C

Commercial Design

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F10.

8

F17.

1

Design Office

F11.

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Plan Furniture 1/8" = 1'-0"

F15.

4 2

3

2' - 6"

F6. F7.

5

F7. F12.

2' - 6"

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F4.

2' - 6"

1

F5.

F3.

3

F2. F1.

F16.

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CONFERNECE ROOM

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7/20/2015 1:11:07 PM

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Commercial Design

PRELIMINARY SKETCHES

Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

B

C

8

A

p

p

p

p

p

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p

Design Office Commercial Design

p

p

1

p

5

Plan Furniture 1/8" = 1'-0"

WOODEN TRUSS SYSTEM @ 10-12’ AFF

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p p p

3

p

GYP BOARD @ 12’ AFF

p

2

WOODEN PANELING ACOUSTIC CEILING @ 11’ AFF

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Commercial Design Design Office

4 3 2 1 Legend

Lighting Conduit

Recessed Can light Suspended track lighting Recessed Wall washer Pendant Lighting Wall Mounted Acoustic Paneling

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ELEVATIONS

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ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B B Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"

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CONCEPT SKETCHES

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COLLAB SPACE

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Design Office

Commercial Design

PRIVATE OFFICE

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FINISHES

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W1.

Engineered White Oak , Wide plank, Matt Finish

W2.

Slim-tech 5plus Type 32 by Diego Grandi

T2.

Soap Stone Tiles with 1/4� grouting

P1.

Salvaged Existing Brick Wall

C1.

Eco friendly Wall covering by Eskayel, indigo collection


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MATERIALS LIBRARY

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he library is a space for complete collaboration, creativity and putting together project pallets. The brainstorming walls allows us to pin point industry trends and collaborate in a very informal way, while the project rooms allow for a private space for project teams to get together and collect all of the project work such as sketches, mood images, program diagrams , materials, etc. The space is equipped with a window wall facing the east to allow for natural light to flood the room and create the perfect lighting for exploring color pallets. This also saves energy during the day to avoid the use of artificial lighting.

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MATERIALS LIBRARY

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MATERIALS LIBRARY

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IN THE PURSUIT

OF WHAT SETS YOUR SOUL ON FIRE.


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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Single Family Malibu Ranch Design By Chantal Yakou September 2015


Malibu Ranch Residential

CONCEPT

THE INFLUENCE OF MEMORY BY TIME

Perspective is influenced by so many factors. I’d like to represent memory influenced by time through the juxtaposition of old and new finishes eclectically mixed in the

same space.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGY • Low flow water fixtures • Energy efficient Appliances • Use of solar thermal materials • Radiant floor heating • Doors and windows strategically placed to promote ventilation and use of natural sunlight • Roof hangs over by 2 feet to block sun light during hot summer months

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SITE ANALYSIS

MALIBU CALIFORNIA, CA

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USER ANALYSIS

Malibu Ranch Residential

USER

Residence for a family of 5, two casita for grandparents who stay for

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parents and three kids, including a

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live in permanently.

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months at a time and might one day

LOCATION Malibu, California 11624 Ellice St, Malibu, CA 90265 Los Angeles County

LOT INFORMATION Elevation: 74 Feet Acreage: 1.27 Acres Oceanfront: 220 Feet

SURROUNDING AREAS The city of Topanga is to the east, the Santa Monica Mountains (Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills) to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south west, and Ventura County to the North west.

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CIRCULATION SKETCH

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MOOD IMAGE

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PRELIMINARY SKETCH

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FLOOR PLAN

MAIN HOUSE FLOOR PLAN BR. 4

Vaulted

OUTDR LIVING COURTYARD

MASTER 22/0 x 16/6

CLOSET CLOSET

46/0 x 36/6 GAS FIRE

BR. 3

OUTDOOR COFFEE NOOK

19/0 x 14/0 14’ ceiling

SHELVS REF

BR. 2

17/0 x 11/6 14’ ceiling

TIMBER BEAMS

PAN

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LAUNDRY

32/6 x 19/6

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Vaulted

GREAT RM. D/ W

POWDER

LIN CLOSET

81’

Vaulted

BONUS

CLOSET

W/I CL

VANITY

W/I CL

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17/0 x 14/0 14’ ceiling

MUD RM.

12/0 x 13/0 14’ CLG

STUDY

12/0 x 13/0 14’ CLG

CAR PARK

2

19’ CLG

3

PLANTER

FOYER DINING

BUILT - INS

AESTHETICS

GARAGE

1

28/0 x 21/0

PLANTER

ENTER

Double height ceilings with clearstory windows allow for sunlight to enter from every direction and hot air to escape passively through operable windows.

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STORAGE

IAD 605.01

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PROGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Orientatio ocean vie of the res of windo with antu charicter.

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Foyer Dining Study Great room Courtyard Mud Room Laundry Master suite Bonus space Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4

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SUMMER SUN

WINTER SUN

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Malibu Ranch

Residential

EAST

T

he orientation of the residence holds

Materials used in the design were also

tremendous value. I set the the house

environmentally conscious as we used

on the property with the enterance

salvaged

biothermal

materials,

operable, clear story, double paned, windows

the south to take advantage of not only the

to flush hot air in the summer months and

breathtaking ovcean views to the south west,

keep out cool air in the winter months. All

but also the orientation of the sun in order to

of the plants and trees were either salvaged

utilize as much natural day light as possible.

from the existing site or indigenous to the

The indoor/outdoor living areas, kitchen, and

area and therefor need little watering.

bedrooms all face towards the south. And receive beautiful day lighting.

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woods,

facing to the north and the living spaces to


EXTERIOR ELEVATION

BENJAMIN MOORE Green promise

Re-purposed weathered

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4

in White Heron

Malibu Ranch Residential

WEST

1

2

wooden door Frames

Tilt Cone exterior lighting

Thin window frames with Low-E

Salvaged Old World

by Cedar and Moss

glass double panes

door

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Operable Clear story Windows flood the foyer with natural light and flush warm air Roof 2 20' - 0"

Malibu Ranch Residential

ELEVATION

Dropped coffered ceiling to provide more intimate atmospher

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2

3

4

Roof 1 13' - 0"

Level 1 0' - 0"

ELEVATION, NORTH FACING ENTRY WALL Elevation 2 - Study & Dining 1

1/4" = 1'-0"

Architectural window walls gives the space character while drawing the eyes up toward the coffered ceiling

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Shoreline Malibu Ranch Staion Residential Mixed use

SURFACE & MATERIAL

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FINISHES

Engineered white Oak, mat finish by California Floors Vintage Turkish Rugs throughout Benjamin Moore Paint Green promise in White Heron Quartzite counter top in Smoke from Fox Marble Woven textured wall paper in charcoal, eco adhesive

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SURFACE & MATERIAL

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clean in terms of its design, it still feels

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lthough the house is big and very

ceilings beams and reclaimed woods, linens

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very inviting. As you move through

the spaces you see subtle contrast in textures,

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Malibu Ranch Residential

HEART OF THE HOME

help to define spaces within its open floor plan

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and weaves. All of these materials and details while at the same time creating a cohesive envelope and giving it a warmth you might not expect.

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KITCHEN

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Malibu Ranch Residential

KITCHEN

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ELEVATION

Residential

Floor to ceiling window wall

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Malibu Ranch

Sitting area

ELEVATION,Elevation SOUTH FACING 1 - c MASTER BEDROOM

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1/4" = 1'-0"


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Malibu Ranch Residential

MASTER SUITE

T

he master suite was kept streamlined with clean lines and monochromatic color scheme allowing the textures to run the show. The surrounding ocean views are complemented by the sand tones and sea blue velvet curtain that hang dramatically against the white washed walls.

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MASTER BEDROOM

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MATERIALS

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This one goes out to the ones I love....


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These past few years at AAU have been monumental in my professional and personal development. There is much appreciation for the people who have helped me reach this success. I’d like to thank first and foremost God for giving me the Will, the drive, and the passion. I’d like to thank my Mom, Dad, for their unconditional and invaluable support, love, and encouragement. You taught me to have strength and believe in myself. Everything I am I owe to you two. Thank you for everything you do for me. Big shout out to my brother who was the best cheerleader and editor. Without you my coverletters, resume, and writings would be a disaster, I appreciate all of the rewording and rephrasing you helped me with and the “you cant write like you talk” advice...even though im doing that now. I love you to the moon! My teachers who have inspired and guided me throughout my studies. Thank you for always encouraging me, and pushing me to get out of my comfort zone even when I pushed back. I see now why I needed those 50 concept sketches. Thank you to my classmates for opening up my eyes to new ways of thinking and approaching projects. I also thank you all for creating such a high standard to keep up with. We’ve spent hours together critiquing each others work, helping each other develop our projects and lending invaluable opinions and suggestions. You all hold a very special place in my heart. And lastly thank you to my loving and patient boyfriend Tyler for always making me laugh when I was struggling, coming to school with me on weekends when I needed to work, and showing me how important balance is in life. Your patience and support is everything to me.


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