AS/BA Interior Design Portfolio

DESIGN STATEMENT

“Interior designing - the ability to understand and create a space

p.o. box 23100, providence, ri 02903 401-644-0420, esthergalarza@hotmail.com

ESTHER GALARZA

to maximum function and creative capacity”

TABLE OF CONTENTS A.S. LEVEL STUDIOS

B.A. LEVEL STUDIOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

“When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt” Henry J. Kaiser

A.S. LEVEL STUDIOS “The beginning is the most important part of the work” Plato

RETAIL STUDIO

The retailer’s objective was to open a kid’s store from ages 5-13.

The space available was 3,000 4,000 square feet. Part of the assignment was to develop a theme, concept, and logo for this space.

The requirement was a store incorporating play and retail both alike. The store would consist of six zones sales, discovery, arts, music, pretend and a mini surround-sound and view theater. The environment is set to be casual and cool emphasizing on fun and activity.

VOYAGER

PLAN VIEW

REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN

Voyager hopes to gain a viable part in the instruction and edification of America’s children. Through disposed education we expect to enlighten and broaden their horizons and give them an understanding of the role each and everyone of them plays in the world they live in. Concurrently, we expect to endorse their intellectuality by means of comprehending different cultures.

ISOMETRIC VIEW

RETAIL STUDIO

B.A. LEVEL STUDIOS “It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it” A . W. Tozer

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

Styled for tranquility and sophistication the design concept was based off the Fendi 2008 runway.

My interpretation of the Fendi style was the incorporation of rich textures and materials in a monolithic color scheme and the creation of a central focus with minimal use of color.

HOTEL LOBBY

The Lobby created a sophisticated environment in the use of translucent soft materials layered over areas of rich textures and hard materials. There was also a shift in color schemes from space to space which had been displayed in a monolithic manner for each space. The reason was to define each space in an open floor plan.

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

HOTEL LOBBY/INDOOR GARDEN

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

This Indoor Garden created a continuous rythm with a spa-like feel for relaxation.

This was achieved by incorporating natural light and vertical running water over travertine stone. The water then continued to flow into a pebble stone covered floor which laid visually below a travertine walkway.

LOBBY BAR

The Lobby Bar’s design was intended to carry on the rich textures from the Lobby space. By adding vibrancy in the color selection it created an inviting and lively, yet sophisticated, environment which mainatined the hotel’s design concept.

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

CORRIDORS

The corridors were designed to maintain uniformity in color yet create contrast at focal points by using accent colors. In order to maintain distinction among the uniform color pallette there was also transition of textures on the wall surfaces, as well as on the floor.

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

GUEST ROOM/ BATH

Chromatherapy designed Guest Rooms and Bathrooms for a relaxing night of sleep.

HOSPITALITY STUDIO

PROV ART ACADEMY “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do” John Wooden

SENIOR THESIS

My Senior thesis concentrated on the creation and design of an Institutional use space. I designed the interiors of an art-based educational facility at a high school level to be located near Downtown Providence.

This educational facility will house all space needs for development and exhibit of the arts, music and performances of its students.

The building I chose for my project was a building designed for a thesis project by an NEIT graduate, Geovanny Gordillo. The design concept for the building was to create a campus with multiple buildings that work together to project and invite the exchange of thoughts and ideas.

I have decided to just use the shell of these structures and completely redesign and reprogram the use of each building to coordinate with my concept design.

PROV ART ACADEMY KARIM RASHID SPACES & MATERIALS

Karim Rashid’s interiors were a key component in the development of my concept.

“My rule is to contribute objects in our physical landscape that inspire, that engage, that encourage positive experiences.”

-Karim Rashid

SENIOR THESIS

PROV ART ACADEMY SITE & PROGRAMMING

The design intent for the interiors is to create functional spaces that are visually interesting by manipulating aesthetic interest through the creative use of form, space, shape and materials. The interior space layout creates a functional and productive space in addition to inspiring creativity and ingenuity to all the arts.

SENIOR THESIS

PERFORMANCE BUILDING

1st FLOOR PLAN - CAFETERIA

PROV ART ACADEMY PERFORMANCE BUILDING

1st FLOOR PLAN- STUDENT LOUNGE

SENIOR THESIS

PERFORMANCE BUILDING

2nd FLOOR PLAN- PERFORMANCE CENTER

3rd & 4th FLOOR PLANS- PERFORMANCE CENTER

PROV ART ACADEMY ACADEMIC & ARTS BUILDINGS

1st FLOOR PLAN- MAIN FLOOR

STUDENT LOCKER ROOM

SENIOR THESIS ACADEMIC & ARTS BUILDINGS

ACADEMIC CLASSROOMS

ARTS CLASSROOMS

RECITAL HALL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life” Confucius

FOUR POINTS SHERATON

Location: Providence, RI Project Size: 140,000 S.F. Project Type: Hospitality Construction Budget: $20. 0 M

ARCHITECTURA, INC. Š

Client: Promenade Hotel, LLC

PROMENADE HOTEL

As part of the design team I worked on the Design Development Phase of this project. My responsibilities were the selection, specification, and layout of all interior materials. I was also responsible for the design and layout of all presentation boards for client meetings.

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FOUR POINTS SHERATON

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

TOWN OF EAST PROVIDENCE

Location: East Providence, RI Project Size: 21,000 S.F. Project Type: Interior Renovations Construction Budget: $500K

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Client: City of East Providence

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

As part of the design team I was involved in all phases of this project.

My responsibilities were the selection and specification of all interior materials. I was also responsible for the design and layout of all presentation boards for client approval. During the construction document phase I was responsible for the completion of the finishes schedule as well as providing all the information and the editing process for the specifications. The project is to be completed February 2010.

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TOWN OF EAST PROVIDENCE

CORPORATE OFFICES

PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Location: Providence, RI Project Size: 11,100 S.F. Project Type: Interior Renovations Construction Budget: $300- 500 K

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Client: Providence Housing Authority

CORPORATE OFFICES

As project manager of the schematic design phase, I was responsible for project coordination and was an integral part of the development of the design concept and ideas for this corporate space. As part of the team I was involved in the floor plan layout, product selection and specification, and also the design and layout of all presentation boards. As project manager I was also involved in the development and editing of the 3D model renderings. Construction is to commence Summer 2010.

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PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY

MASTER BATH

As an intern for Architectural Showroom, I was responsibe for the design of this master bath. The client had an idea of the materials she wanted to use, which included the following: travertine, pebble stone tile, wood flooring, and glass block. I was responsibe for the design, selection of all FF & E, purchasing of all FF & E, project coordination and construction supervision. Project budget was $20,000.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

ARCHITECTURAL SHOWROOM

DULUTH, GA

RENOVATION