GRACE .S. BOATENG INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
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STATEMENT Raised by a single mother
major. For 3 years, I worked
who
she
as a Graphic designer for
could to provide me with a
an Advertising agency, but
As I enter the design field, I
comfortable childhood.
eventually I made the leap to
have taken steps to ensure
Her discipline, determination
pursue higher education and
that I approach the profession
and consistency are what
change my career because
with intention. I registered for
have shaped my work ethics
I wanted to design beautiful
the IDFX section of the NCIDQ
and guided my motivation
permanent spaces that could
certification.
in life. I grew up in my
directly affect the lives of the
Having worked in an agency
grandmothers
users
setting before, I have come to
did
whatever
3
bedroom
house where I was assigned a
a high standard of education.
value the necessity of setting
room to myself. I found myself
My childhood serves as a
standards for practice and
rearranging the room every
constant reminder for me to
being part of a professional
now and then. I remember
be a considerate designer
community.
how
and
that
My goal is to constantly grow
therapeutic It felt when I got
make its users have the best
as a designer while giving
that one layout that made
experience.
back to the society where I
comfortable
and
create
spaces
me feel most comfortable.
can, but more importantly,
I started doing the same to
At GW I had to work full time
I strive to always design with
the common areas in the
overnight
love and empathy.
house and that was when it
full time because I had to
all started.
fund myself through school.
while
schooling
Graduate school is generally There
were
no
interior
consuming
and
it
often
design courses in any formal
demands huge sacrifices and
institutions
commitments.
back
home
where I’m from so as my
As an Interior architecture
undergraduate
I
graduate student the stakes
read Communication Design
were higher because I was in
with Graphic design as my
an institution that maintained
degree
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(Residential)
(Hand Drawings)
(Mode Making)
Graduate Student Hostel
Bauhaus...
Artist’s Inspired Furniture
(Educational)
(Graphic Design)
University Hub
Logos & Brand Identity
La Salle Douce
Parti / Conceptual Model
Graduate Housing Facility Interior Design Studio V Fall 2019
Instructor: Christina Fillipescu Individual Project When housing for graduates
building,
is available on the campuses
personal
or within close proximity, it
of
leaves them one less issue
These 3 groups comprise of:
Showing the pull back and
their educational and career
1) Full-time Student & Resident
A
goals.
of Graduate Facility. This user
This project seeks to address
may
the unique housing needs
student and may be willing
of three classes of graduate
to share sleeping space as a
students in particular through
means of making new friends
the
and forming life bonds.
the
connections
and
development 3
user
Conceptual
groups.
contour lines caused by It.
to deal with while pursuing
design
of
a
modern
be
an
for the needs of these three
2)
groups of users.
student who lives outside the
The facility will provide an
city but works and schools
accommodation that caters
part-time in the city.
The
Part-time
working
of a graduate student in GW.
3) The Full time student who
In this project, social and
only
public spaces for Interaction
out of the week and has
and collaboration as well as
accommodation outside the
community building will be
city. This user does not need a
made available. Private, Semi-
long term lease but needs to
private and public spaces
stay in the city for the possible
will be designed to allow
few day period that he has
for
classes on the campus.
relaxation,
community
has
classes
3
days
that
explores
in different levels. The main Atrium space and curve Site map
were
constructed
using three Circles which represented each of the
Legend
users metaphorically and
Building Foot print
by size.
Nature/Flora Built environment GWU Campus Path from GW campus to site
to the basic housing needs
form
softened curves occurring
international
housing facility that will cater
Model
Axon Showing Program Zoning Of Spaces
Process Formation of curves in main
Curve generated with three
User Group represented by
atrium
circles of 3 different sizes in
smallest sized Circle:
circles as a guide.
main Atrium space. These
This user group consists of the
The main Atrium space and
circles
Working
curve
number sizes of the three
who may or may not be part-
users of the graduate facility.
time but
using
space
were three
represented
using
three
constructed Circles each
which of
represents
the
3
the
graduate
student
needs a place to
take a quick nap before the
users metaphorically, as well
User Group Represented by
as to show how large the
Large Circle:
population of that group is by
This group comprise of the
size.
long term residents of this
start of a class on campus.
graduate hall. They include the full-time graduate student who lives on the campus for the duration of their program and possibly on school breaks, depending on if that student is a local or international student.
User Group Represented by medium sized Circle: This group is characterized by the short term residents of the Hall, They are the ones that have classes few days per week and have their own homes outside Washington DC. These users do not require long term leases but rather a place to stay during the days they have classes scheduled for.
Legend
Long Term Resident Zones Consists Of Single & Shared Units Social & Gathering Spaces Consists Of Lounges & Cafe On Level1 Quiet Zones Consists Of Sleeping Pods & Study Shared kitchen areas Laundry & Resident Storage
Rendered Floor plans of 3 types of Levels. Level 3,4 & 5 TYPICAL-Rendered Floor Plan
Level 2-Rendered Floor Plan
NTS
Level 1-Rendered Floor Plan
NTS
NTS
Render of lounge on residential levels 3, 4 & 5
Render of lounge on east of social level 1
Renders
Section South
NTS
Renders
Level 7 60' - 0" Level 6 50' - 0" Level 5 40' - 0" Level 4 30' - 0" Level 3 20' - 0" Level 2 10' - 0" Section West
NTS
Section East
NTS
Level 1 0' - 0"
Materials & Color
Light Fixtures
Sustainability features
Mustard Yellow Pure
RATIONAL FOR LIGHT FIXTURE
Sustainability
Cotton Fabric
CHOICES
were employed int the design
These lights were chosen for
of the space are:
features
that
Teal Colored Pure
their sleek and dainty look as
Cotton Fabric
well as their significant energy
Nature: Natural views tend
saving qualities and which
to be associated with better
Orange Fabric Made
promotes sustainability. They
performance
From 100% Recycled
are cost efficient and provide
attention spans, they provide
Product
lighting controls for a more
support for the alertness of the
customized look and feel.
human brain and promote
Turquoise Fabric Recycled Product
Daylight: The Ocl Aro Pendant Ring Down Light Pendant
Hardwood
longer
wellness.
Made From 100%
Flooring Materials
and
overall
objective
of
daylighting was to minimize the amount of artificial light and reduce electricity costs. This helped reduce the cost of HVAC system in the building.
Light Grey Carpet-
Recycling: Most fabrics and
Alcon White
materials Marble-
Stone Henge
Ocl Tubie Pendant Lighting
selected
in
the
space were 100% recyclable or made of product that had been recycled.
Luxury Vinyl Tile Energy: Energy saving LED lighting Recessed Linear Led From Gerry Electric
fixtures were used for the ambient
lighting
housing
facility
of
the
reducing
overall cots of energy and Recessed Led From Gerry Electric
conserving it at the same time.
Next University Hub Conceptual Sketches
About A Project about a Online University
(NEXT
University)
that required a Study Hub to gather its students in one place Concept The concept was to UNFOLD which meant to bring out of a folded state; spread or open out: lay open to view or to reveal and display. The concept will be a physical architectural
form
in
the
Hub, representative of the metaphoric unfolding future of the students in the NEXT University.
Conceptual Models
Rendered Level 10 Faculty offices
Cubb seating’ by Orangebox
Faculty open cnnection hub by Orangebox
Faculty closed tutoring
Cubb seating’ by Orangebox
Away From the Desk Steelcase by Orangebox
Level: 10th floor plan Scale: 1/16”= 1’ 0” Rendered Mothers room
Childcare
Rendered Level 11
Large Multipurpose Classroom
Small Seminar room
Flavors Adjustable Chair By Smith System
Active Learning Classroom Away From the Desk Steelcase by Orangebox
Computer Lab
Universal Storage unit-Steelcase
Level: 11th floor plan cascade 1/16”= 1’ 0” Scale: Rendered
Makerspace Fab Lab
Rendered Spaces - 10th Floor
Rendered Spaces - 11th Floor
Rendered Axon
Axonometric view of 11th floor
Color choices The main colors seen in the study
hub
were
selected
mainly for the mood they exuded for the benefit of the students and faculty that would be using the facility.
The color pink is the color of universal love of oneself and of
others.
Pink
represents
friendship,
affection,
harmony, inner peace, and approachability.
Gray is the perfect neutral, as it can moderate brighter hues and pull a color scheme together. Morally
ambiguous
and
impartial, gray is the color of complexity
everything
that
falls in between absolutes.
Blue
also
stands
for
freedom, serenity, calmness, peacefulness,
imagination,
intelligence, sincerity, wisdom, stability and faith. Axonometric view of 10th floor
Renderings
Logo Design Logo Design for the Study hub shows an abstracted form of a book which communicates what
the
university
holds
paramount. The education of their students. The Typeface that was used in the logo has sharp pointed ends
which
represent
the
focused education that the university offers to its students and the career guidance it offers as part of its curriculum.
HUB
NEXT UNIVERSITY
Rendered Level 2
Childcare space
Exterior elevation of Next University Hub
Fabrication lab
Computer lab
Learning commons
Hand Sketches About Sketches made of famous buildings
by
some
great
architects.
Bauhaus Building
Hirshhorn Museum
Kreeger Museum
Unite d’Haiitation
Washington Dulles Itnl. Airport
Logo Design
Artist Inspired Furniture Design About To design a furniture piece Inspired by Constantin Gricic. The
forms
and
geometry
the designer employs in his furniture design were to be considered.
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