INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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ARTIST’S RESIDENCE
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ARTIST GALLERY
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CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ALTURAS MARKET
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FURNITURE DESIGN
Working under Ken McCown, department head of Landscape A rchitecture at the University of A rkansas, I worked on a team to design, construct, and finish a series of furniture. The design explored X YZ Joints using birch ply wood. Other team members includes: Kobee Wade, Ma x Frank, Matthew Wilson. Sk i l ls were developed to understand the fabrication process of built forms. Finishes were chosen to emphasize the nature of the materials and construction.
Drawing to left recieved Award of Excellence f rom the American Societ y of Architectural Illustrators.
2. ALTURAS MARKET Market
Grab-n-Go and Bar Elevation
A LTU R AS M A R K ET is an adaptive reuse of an abandoned automotive dealership on Main Street, A lturas Ca lifornia . Communit y prog ramming insures attraction of locals while tapping in to the tourism of nearby outdoor recreation. Programming includes a food hub, greenhouse, com mu n it y k itchen, fa r mer’s ma rket , a nd workshop spaces.
Entry Elevation with Herb window displays
2. ALTURAS MARKET Community Kitchen and Workshops
Community gathering and Pilot Brewery
Branding Concept
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CENTER FOR THE ARTS Studio
Residence
Gallery
ADA Accessable Residence
Lofted Residence
Understanding of local needs resulted in proposal of studios, galleries, and an artist in residency program for the Alturas Cultural Arts Center. The goal is to give new life to the arts scene in rural Alturas, California. By locating the site near the Wildlife Reserve, views out to nature are framed in each space for inspiration.
Materials inspired by the regional forrest and volcanic nature of the site. Sustainable material efforts include, reclaimed wood and thrifted furniture.
Materials
4. REKNIT
SUBMISSION FOR THE DONGHIA AWARD 2020 Program Distribution EVENT SPACE CLASSROOM FABRICATION BUSINESS CIRCULATION MISCELLANEOUS
The existing building serves as a mixed use building for the University of Arkansas. It is a three story, historic building located in the downtown Fayetteville district. Only the lower two floors will be used for the fashion house, equaling 16,800 square feet.
Existing Building Loops of a knit are fluid in structure yet remain strong as a unit. The relationship between these loops is one of pushing and pulling without breaking. This can be applied in spacial relationships through mass and void to create order. The design will utilize the interlocking forms, contrasting light, and complimentary color in order to reveal spacial principles of balance and hierarchy.
Concept Model
Entry
Second Floor
First Floor
4. REKNIT Collaborative work spaces
Voids between forms are caused by the push and pull relationship. These create and define spaces for collaboration. Diffused light overhangs emphasizes these voids as a space making tool.
The fashion house will be used by the public for workshops, community events, and donations of garments for recycling. Recycling centers will convert unwanted garments into usable material.
Materials
The sustainable materials palette utilizes complementary colors to add contrast between forms. Fabrics and wall coverings are produced with reduced environmental impacts. Flooring remains durable while being composed of recycled aggregate for a terrazzo like finish.
Concept Model
View of circulation through work stations
5. ARTIST GALLERY
GALLERY SPACE PERSPECTIVE
REFECTION SPACE PERSPECTIVE
REFECTION SPACE PERSPECTIVE
Serial progression diagram
CHURCH OF THREE CROSSES SERIAL PROGRESSION
SERIAL PROGRESSION
Hierarchy diagram
CHURCH OF THREE CROSSES HIERARCHY
Itterative model
Final model
Serial progression is employed to create hierarchy. Sections i l lu st rat e t he prog re s sion from public to private spaces. Changes in the ceiling height throug h prog ression creates sequential compression.
A n i nt er ior core w it hout fe ne s t r a t ion me a n s that natural light only enters from the ceiling plane. A series of apertures control the amount of light entering each space. Light f loods into the gathering space, while light is reduced in the ref lection space.
6. ARTIST RESIDENCE Transformable work / living place
At the threshold between spaces, one feels compression before entering a tall space. Hierarchy is created in the work space. Incorporating all elements into a single wall gives an active purpose to the partition.
A n elongated space is f u r ther developed by manipulating the perspective. A sloped ceiling and narrow ing hallway are revealed at the entry.
Diagramed spacial transformations
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SUBMISSION FOR THE GENSLER-BRINKMANN SCHOLARSHIP 2019
Nor thwest A rk a nsa s is a g row ing center for cycling, where leisure and professiona l contributes more than $140 million dollars to the N WA economy annually. The Razorback Greenway, a 36 -mile trail system, connects regional destinations. The Northwest A rkansas Cycling Plaza is the newest proposa l for a resource-rich destination.
The ex isting trailhead leads cyclists into the Plaza. A n additional route further engages the site and establishes a center for movement and commerce in Northwest Arkansas.
Charettes explored paper forms where triang les were joined w ith articu lated connections. Through iterative modeling, a f ina l str uctu re of acr yl ic bonded to fabric has inspired the solution for the Northwest Arkansas Cycling Plaza.
Dy namic shape and form and the a r ticu lated connections inform the circulation and the material nature of the solution.
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Hostel Check-in
Materials Palette
Circulation Core
Easy movement is provided for cyclists and pedestrians. Wayf inding strategies i nclude mater ia l a nd f loor i n g changes, variations in ceiling height, and strategic lighting placement. By manipu lating the volume and lig ht, there is a clear spatial hierarchy.
Reflected ceiling plan
Rendered circulation floor plan
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Sk ylig hts f il l the space w ith natura l lig ht. Changes in the ceiling plane def ine living spaces as public and private. Furniture reinforces the parti at human scale.
Bike retail
A trail loops through the store to allow for test rides, and proper bike fit. A large storage area fulfills needs of the grow ing cycling community.
Inspired by the nearby Ozark Mounta ins, materia lit y i ncludes du rable br u shed concrete f loor ing for bi ke traction and acoustical, metal ceiling tiles.
ARTWORK
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