Interior Architecture & Design
PORTFOLIO Gabriela Chavez 1
“The best way to predict the future... is to create it.�
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The following portfolio includes projects in retail, residential, and hospitality design that I have designed in the last three years of my professional work and my graduate studies at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. These projects represent conscious and thoughtful interior design that responds to the surrounding environment and community. This portfolio showcases my design esthetic as well as my skills in hand-drafting and digital rendering techniques. Thank you very much for you time.
Warmest regards, Gabriela Chavez
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CONTENTS
RESIDENTIAL
The Reilly Residence ................................................................................ 4 Freelance Work
COMMERCIAL
Treasure Island Marketplace ................................................................... 6 Masters Thesis Project
HOSPITALITY
Palarcos Eco Resort .................................................................................10 Sustainable Design
RESIDENTIAL
The Monticelli Residence ....................................................................... 13 Residential Design
RESUME
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FREELANCE WORK
THE REILLY RESIDENCE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Sean and Michaela Reilly live in a 2,200 square foot home just outside of Santa Cruz, CA. They want to renovate their home to have an industrial chic vibe and to include more sustainable elements. They enjoy entertaining, but want their home to be comfortable enough for a growing family. Sean and Michaela want to keep the open nature of their house, but replace all of the finishes and furnishings. They want to their social spaces to take advantage of the stunning views of the nearby rolling forests. Their dream home also includes a nice master bedroom and master bath with a full walk-in closet. For this project, Sean and Michaela would like to re-design their living room, master bedroom and master bath. The design will include rustic finishes and light fixtures paired with antique furniture and various modern elements. Their budget of 40k will allow for quality and environmentally conscious finishes. Light fixtures, accessories and some furniture will be sourced from local flea markets and online market finds.
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REILLY MASTER BEDROOM STORY BOARD
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PORCH MASTER BATH
MASTER SUITE
Luminous Grey Bamboo Flooring
Mocha Tint Wall Finish
Safaa Wool Rug
Harding Pendant
KITCHEN
Industrial Task Lamp FULL BATH
BEDROOM 2 DINING ROOM BEDROOM 1
LAUNDRY
Stria King Bed
Stria Side Table
Antique Accessories
Sameena Wall Mirror
GARAGE
DEN/ STUDY
FOYER
REILLY RESIDENCE SANTA CRUZ, CA SCALE 3/32"=1'-0"
PORCH
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EXAMPLE QUOTE: REILLY MASTER BEDROOM Category Flooring Lighting Lighting Lighting Walls Furniture Furniture Furniture Furniture Furniture Accessories Accessories Accessories Custom Labor Costs
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Selection
Vendor
Price
Qty
Total Price
Edge Cut Luminous Gray Bamboo Flooring Recessed Lighting Harding Pendant Industrial Task Lamp Mocha Tint Wall Paint Stria King Bed Stria Nightstand Vivian Chaise Lounge Sliding Barn Door Colton Side Chair Safaa Wool Rug Industrial DĂŠcor Sameena Wall Mirror Custom BookShelves
Plyboo Nora School House Electric West Elm Behr West Elm West Elm Joss&Main
$5.82/sq. ft $150 $169 $99 $32.98/gal $1,200 $349 $554 $249 $450 $271 $61 $62 $1,000
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$4,138 $900 $338 $198 $99 $1,200 $700 $554 $498 $450 $271 $61 $62 $1,000
.50/sq ft $7/sq. ft.
1,500 711
$750 $4,977
Total:
$16,196
Priming, painting Flooring
Joss&Main Joss&Main Joss&Main Joss&Main Custom
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MFA THESIS
TREASURE ISLAND MARKETPLACE
PROJECT ABSTRACT My final thesis project involves the renovation of a historic airplane hangar situated on Treasure Island, San Francisco. Adaptive re-use being one of the significant components to sustainable design, I have transformed the 75 year-old airplane hangar into a public marketplace serving local residents and regional and international visitors. The marketplace includes retail spaces for local vendors, artists and farmers to sell crafts and produce, several bars and restaurants, a sailing center and a lobby showcasing the history of the island. Honoring the island’s rich and notable past, I have extended the island’s fascinating history to the project concept and design. My design concept signifies the industrial progression and trans-pacific travel that was occuring at the time this building was constructed. Utilizing sustainable principles and references from the building’s original time period, I have created a landmark of preservation, progress, and community. At the Treasure Island Marketplace, patrons will learn about the island’s history through the building’s design and be entertained by the multitude of local treasures residing throughout the building’s central nave.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
PALARCOS ECO RESORT
PROJECT ABSTRACT The Maya people have always been revered for their incredible knowledge of the earth, its resources and where it lies in the universe. The inspiration behind the design of the Palarcos Eco Resort comes from the architectural proficiency and cosmological understanding the Maya people themselves incorporated into their own design. Guests of the Palarcos Resort will experience what it might have been like to live in a Maya palace and witness the passing of seasons marked by the sunset. The interiors were inspired by the Spanish style seen throughout neighboring Antigua. The fusion of arch types visible throughout the resort represent the fusion of the Spanish culture with the Maya culture. Palarcos tells its guests to story of an ancient civilization through its very own buildings, gardens and santuaries.
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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
THE MONTICELLI RESIDENCE
PROJECT ABSTRACT This project involves the design of the Monticelli Residence in Marin County, California. The design is influenced by the Spanish Mediterranean Coast which is adored for its fresh turquoise waters, warm rocky beaches and fresh ceviche. For the Monticelli Residence, I used the masterpiece by Salvador Dali, Muchacha en la Ventana, as the central concept for my design, of which I pulled the contrast of warm and cool colors from the background and extended them to the project’s finishes and materials. The colors and pearlescent nature of the abalone shell aslo unfluenced my design, as experienced through the light iridescent window treatments and satin upholstered elements.
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GABRIELA CHAVEZ INTERIOR DESIGNER 66D Yerba Buena Rd., San Francisco, CA 94130
505.269.9604
EDUCATION:
gchavez3@gmail.com
SKILLS:
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA August 2009 - May 2013, MFA Interior Architecture and Design
AutoCAD
Studio art skills and exposure to various art mediums
RESUME
Trinity University Bilingual in English & Spanish
San Antonio, TX August 2004 - May 2008, BFA Anthropology, Minor in Spanish
HONORS:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Academy of Art University 2013 Spring Show Recipient of the Trinity University Anthropology Margaret Mead Award in 2008 Invited to speak at the 2008 Latin American Studies Student Conference in Birmingham, Alabama
Bath Simple, LLC Richmond, CA July 2013 – Present Interior Design Associate
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE: Unite For Sight, Habitat for Humanity, and Albuquerque BioPark volunteer
Create construction and fabrication drawings and building permit documentation Assist designers with drawings, space planning and finish selections Manage and maintain company’s curated product line Maintain and manage the design center and sample library Assist with social media and marketing campaigns
Marsh & Clark Design, LLC San Francisco, CA March 2012 – July 2012 Interior Design Assistant Collaborated directly with the lead designer regarding design decisions and implementation Sketched and rendered elevations and perspectives, researched and sourced project FF&E’s and materials Performed site visits and communicated with contractors and clients
Bay Equity, LLC San Francisco, CA February 2009 – July 2010 Post-Funding Associate Performed a final review of all closed/funded loans and prepared loans to be shipped to investors Communicated with mortgage investors and escrow companies on closed loans Communicated with borrowers about payments and investor information
Max Maintenance & Construction Albuquerque, NM May 2002 – January 2009 Construction Laborer Performed general modifications to commercial and residential interiors
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THANK YOU
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