Ellen Le Professional Portfolio
“Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.� -Charles Eames
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Skill used: AutoCAD Hand sketch 3Ds Max
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wasatch range resort & prime cut cuisine
The natural beauty of the Wasatch Range of the Appalachian Mountains embody the use of natural light, earthy texture, organic form, and nature inspired color that is associated with the area. These elements characteristics are integrated into this local resort to create an environment that revere to natural beauty.
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Nature’s various physical aspects of the mountainous range will have a character of its own displayed in many of the public spaces as well as the private spaces in the resort. The thematic feel of each space will all tie in to nature as if the resort is the Wasatch Range.
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programming ideations
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lobby protoype
lobby sketch
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prototypicals
restaurant protoype
ballroom protoype
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typical guest room protoype
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prototypicals
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lobby elevation
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The lobby space is inƪuenced by the earth’s natural botanical gardens that lace the Wasatch Mountains. The ƪoral and organic inƪuence creates visual awe and great Ƥrst impression to those that step into the space.
Creativity is encouraged by displaying work from big name artists like Dale Chihuly to local artistry for all to see. Sculptures and canvases are displayed compliment the spaces as a way to add character in all spaces.
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“the garden lobby”
“Prime Cut Cuisine” is the hotel restaurant that emits the beautiful night sky into the space so visitors can also enjoy a mystic natural feel. Local produce and meat farms are used for high class cuisine in the restaurant.
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“prime cut cuisine”
Soothing warmth Ƥlls the atmosphere of the natural hot springs that dot various areas of the mountains. This lead to the transformation of the Hot Springs Bar for the hotel.
A majestic mountain view is not only within sights for visitors, but is also the creative inspiration for the angled and well-lit ceiling that is above the ballroom.
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“hot springs bar”/“palatial ballroom”
guest access only employee access only
public circulation
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typical guest rooms ƪoor plan
The graceful Sandhill Crane is a rarity that is only found in the Appalachian Mountain area, especially the Wasatch Range. This uniqueness is brought into the master suite rooms for the extra special experience. The well-known red crest on the crane’s head is highlighted as the accent color for the suite spaces.
“Nature Sweet” is the name for the typical guest rooms named after the endangered desert tortoise. Not only is it a part of the habitat, but desert tortoise lives harmoniously with nature which makes the relationship with earth, sweet. The warmth and the natural feel with the mountains is brough into the guest rooms so the patrons can feel comfort.
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“sandhill crane suite”/ “nature sweet” rooms
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Skill used: AutoCAD Hand sketch
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NEXT think tank
Located in Austin, Texas, the up and coming company NEXT will become headquarters to the people with creative minds and ideas that will come to life. life Not only does the oĆĽce space transform into a 30 position headquarter oĆĽce, the space alone is sustainable to help promote Green Design. Design
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Hundreds of marine animals in the Gulf of Mexico reside in the beautiful reefs where vibrant color, texture, and shapes exude an underwater haven. haven
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reception elevation
ideation zone elevation
open shared space
enclosed private or enclosed shared space
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NEXT ƪoor plan
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reception area
ideation zone
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cafe elevation
work station elevation
enclosed ceiling areas
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reƪected ceiling plan
decorative hanging ceiling areas
open workstations
casual cafe
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Skill used: AutoCAD Hand render
parkview town home
Feng shui inspires the Parkview Town Home to become a harmonious, rhythmic, and tranquil space for residents. The harmonious elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire work together to bring out the best in the home allowing a tranquil environment from the outside world.
Ƥrst ƪoor relationship diagram
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programming phase
second ƪoor relationship diagram
basement ƪoor relationship diagram
original exterior views
second ƪoor original plan
Ƥrst ƪoor original plan
basement ƪoor original plan
15 degree twist ideation
15 degree twist ideation
second ƪoor original plan
main ƪoor original plan
basement ƪoor original plan
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initial ƪoor plans
living room perspective
east elevation view
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main level ƪoor
west elevation view
enlarged kitchen plan
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second level ƪoor
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basement level ƪoor
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Skill used: AutoCAD 3ds Max Photoshop Illustrator Hand Sketching
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godiva chocolatier
In eastern mythology, mythology pearls were herald in the highest of regards. It is said that pearls were one of the “great rewards found in paradise and that the gem itself has become a symbol of perfection.� perfection
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inspirational images
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parti diagram
micro relationship diagram
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programming phase
bubble diagram
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diagrams
blocking diagram
The infamous Godiva truƫe is reminiscent to the perfection of the pearl shape and the correlation of both items inspires the retail space to become perfect in shape, quality, and symbolism.
“CHOCOLATE PEARL PARADISE”
new logo
“THE GOODNESS OF CHOCOLATE PERFECTION”
“DIVE INTO PERFECTION”
unique display cases
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rebranding logo
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ƪoor plan
specialty areas
open circulation
store front elevation
AA- section elevation
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section elevations
sky factory illuminated monitors
Unique Sustainable Lighting:
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reƪected ceiling plan
Reusable steel with perforated designs and use of LED lighting to conserve energy
BB- section elevation
CC- section elevation
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section elevations
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project roject desc description
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cashwrap details
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cashwrap details
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elevation and section
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behind cashwrap view
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perspective renders
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winsor park senior living ng
The vibrant colors, visual art, and lively music are characteristics of the annual traditional festival of the Bele Chere located in the valley of Asheville, North Carolina.
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The highly expressive event radiates with immense cultural activity, fosters nostalgic sense of pride within the community, and illuminates the essence of “Beautiful Living”. word mapping : Music- upbeat, Energetic, lively, music notes, treble clef, bass clef, music notes sharps/minors Art- unique, one of a kind, colorful, sculptural Crafts- handmade, personal, variable Jewelry- feminine, rustic, ƪair, fashionable Glass- transparent, tints/shades of color, shapes, mass, volume Ceramics- durable, heated, Pottery- home made, traditional Paint- diơerent, range in sizes, wet, cover, slippery, mixtures adjacency matrix Draw- charcoal, pencils, impressionism Summer- hot, sunny, friends, family, vacation, relaxation Animals- playful, wet, dry, best friends Sustainable- recycle, eco-friendly, reduced emissions Ancient Scottish dialect- origin, tradition See- nature, city streets, vendors, people, families, friends, Appalachian, street performers Mountains Taste- varied foods, drink Hear- variety of music, laughing, talking/speaking, shouting
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space studies
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The interiors will convey the same lively attributes of the festival and become a compostion of color, form, and nature as well as reƪect the curvilinear shapes inƪuenced by lyrical notes on a music sheet.
assisted living blocking and wayƤnding diagram
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initial blocking
memory care blocking and wayƤnding diagram
Recognizable bright colors on the ƪoor will represent the wayƤnding throughout the space; each wing will have a speciƤc and familiar color that the residents will be able to identify through intuitive recognition.
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Skill used: AutoCAD 3ds Max Photoshop Microsoft Excel
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children’s pavilion hospital
The only moving National Historic landmark relishes in the cable car, also known as a trolley, and is the most iconic means of transportation in the city of San Francisco. This historic aesthetic will be brought into the space to become more playful, energetic, and modernized.
Rooms Ambulatory Areas 1 Lobby RecepƟon 2 Public Restroom 3 Nursing StaƟon 4 Nursing StaƟon 5 Business Oĸce 6 Staī Lounge/ Breakroom OutpaƟent Clinic Area(Orthopedic) 7 Exam Room(6) 8 Cast Room 9 Protheses Room 10 Physician's Oĸce (a) 11 Physician's Oĸce(b) 12 Clinical Lab 13 Blood Draw Room 14 X-Ray Room & Control Room 15 Sub-WaiƟng Area Storage 16 MedicaƟon Records & Files Room 17 Medical Equipment & Supplies 18 Cleaning Equipment & Supplies 19 Clean Linens 20 Soiled Holding RehabilitaƟon Center 21 Exam Room(2) 22 Physical Therapist Oĸce(a) 23 Physical Therapist Oĸce(b) 24 Physical Therapy Room 25 Dressing Area(a) 26 Dressing Area(b)
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criteria matrix
Min. Sq. Ft # of Users
Access
Privacy
LighƟng
Comments
Plumbing
405 140 78 78 150 150sq
10 to 15 1 per stall 1 1 3 5
I/E E I I I I I
P/PR P P PR PR P PR
AP/N N N AP AP AP AP
VP/N N VP N N VP VP
NL/N NL N N N NL NL
AL/N AL AL AL AL AL AL
N Y N N N Y
120 120 120 100 100 300 300 489 300
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 5
I I I I I I I I I
PR PR PR PR PR PR PR PR P
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP N
VP VP VP VP VP VP VP VP VP
M M M NL NL M M M M
AL AL AL AL AL AL AL AL AL
N N N N N N N N N
Needs to be accessible yet private at the same Ɵme Accessible to the X-Ray room Accesible to Rehab Needs to be adjacent or accessible to at least three exam rooms Needs to be adjacent or accessible to at least three exam rooms Needs to have a small lab for analyzing specimens and/or record medical data Adjacent to the Clinical Lab Adjacent to the Clinical Lab and adjacent to the dressing room Must be accessible to the Blood Draw Room, x-Ray room, and weighh staƟon
100 100 80 50 100
1 1 1 1 1
I I I I I
PR PR PR PR PR
AP AP AP AP AP
VP VP VP VP VP
N N N N N
AL AL AL AL AL
N N N N N
Adjacent to the busness oĸce Adjacent to the Nursing StaƟon Accessible Accessible Accessible to the rear exit
120 100 100 500 64 64
1 1 1 1 1 1
I I I I I I
PR PR PR PR PR PR
AP AP AP AP AP AP
VP VP VP VP VP VP
M NL NL M M M
AL AL AL AL AL AL
N N N N N N
Need to have enough Located throughout the space and at least one unisex bathroom specimen passthru
One for Clinic Area One for Rehab Area RecepƟonist space; allow workspace for 2 personnels Will be placed near paƟent rooms, either centralized or decentralized
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Rooms will be comfortable and provide privacy for the visitor Oĸce accessible from other rooms sible from other rooms Allow for many types of therapy equipment; accessible to dressing area and public restooms
Must have room for Įve Ō turnaround and addiƟonal person Must have room for Įve Ō turnaround and addiƟonal person
Legend Visual Privacy
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The interiors will mimic the horizontal and vertical lines of the shape of the trolley as well as the use of natural woods and colorful spaces. Characteristics of the cable car will be introduced in subtle ways that will deƤne the space and epitomize an amazing historic tour while feeling as safe as being at home.
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concept pictures and criteria eria matrix
The wayƤnding is based on many characteristics of the cable car. The current cable car have circular lights below an identiƤable number in the front of the of the car and a historic lettering font that helps tourist identify the experience as a unique living blast from the past.
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Ribbon in the front façade of the cable car can identify new spaces in the building and on the side, there are colorful ads of local companies which will display the donors and sponsors of the client. The track will also lead once space to another, followed by a colored track light on the ceiling that mimics the track on the ƪoor. Electronic uses will be placed throughout to help guide people.
phase one level 1 public spaces wayƤnding
phase two level 3 nursing unitwayƤnding
phase three level 1 outpatient/rehabilitation wayƤnding
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wayƤnding examples
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level 1 public spaces
information center
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chapel space materials
atrium space materials atrium space
children’s daycare materials
chapel space
children’s daycare
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public space renders
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level 3 nursing units
healing garden
patient room
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nursing unit renders
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level 1 outpatient/rehabilation area
outpatient/rehabilitation reception desk
waiting room
tato, tatino, tatone seating
herman miller spun chair
coalesse ripple bench
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outpatient/rehabilitation area renders
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artwork and construction documents
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chair drawings-varied mediums
mediums: pencil, pen, markers, charcoal
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drawings in ink or marker
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sustainable design idea:bamboo
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