Interior Architecture Portfolio

race cooley

ABOUT

Architectural interior designer with a passion for sustainable and innovative design solutions. With experience in both architectural and interior design firms, all work is rooted in creativity, thoughtfulness, and authenticity. Specializing in high-end, residential projects, joy stems from working with clients and vendors to create experiential and memorable spaces.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Architecture -3.94

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

Masters in Architecture - 3.96

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

EXPERIENCE

2023 Interior Architecture Design Assistant

LIS Interior Design | Rochester, MI

2022 Interior Architecture Design Assistant Stalburg Design | Birmingham, MI

2021 Architectural Intern Design Alaska | Fairbanks, AK

2021 Virtual Platform Organizer Environmental Design Research Association | Detroit, MI

2020 Historical Preservation Teaching Assistant University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI

2020 Architectural Millwork Intern Box Design Furniture | Hazel Park, MI

ACHIEVEMENTS

2023 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence GOLD

2023 UDM Top Research + Theory Thesis Award

2022 MAF Daniel W. Toshach Scholarship

2021 Masonry Institute of Michigan Scholarship

2021 Downtown Detroit Optimist Club Scholarship

2019 UDM Design Excellence First Place

SKILLS

Graphic Design | Adobe Creative Suite

3D Modeling | Sketchup, Rhino

Rendering | Vray, Illustrator

Drafting | Autocad, Rhino, Layout

Project Managment | Asana, Houzz

Hand Sketching

FAMILIAR VENDORS

Furniture:

Arteriors

Baker

Bernhardt

Bontempi Casa

Caracole

Century Furniture

Floyd

Four Hands

Herman Miller

Hickory Chair

Interlude Home

Jonathon Adler

Kravet

Lancaster

Lulu & Georgia

Palacek

Restoration Hardware

Robert James

Serena & Lily

Sunpan

Theodore Alexander

Vanguard Furniture

Wesley Hall

Lighting: Alora Lighting

Arteriors

ET2

Hammerton

Hudson Valley Lighting

Kuzco

Mitzi

Regina Andrew

Visual Comfort

Hardware:

Emtek

Top Knobs

Fabric: Fabricut

Brunschwig & Fils

Kirkby

Kravet

Lee Jofa

Pindler

Romo S. Harris Stout

Stroheim

Trend

Zinc

Wallcoverings: Black Edition

Designers Guild

Graham & Brown

Morris Collection

Osborne & Little

Phillip Jeffries

Schumacher

Thibaut

York Wallcoverings

Villa Nova

Tile + Slabs: Ann Sacks

Beaver Tile + Stone

Caesar Stone

Ciot

Daltile

Dwyer

The Tile Shop

Virginia Tile

Flooring: Everlast

Superb Flooring

Millwork:

Architectural Kitchens

COR Cabinets

Perspectives Cabinetry

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Rugs: Kyle Bunting

Jaipur Living

Stark

RESIDE

OPEN - BRIGHT - DRAMATIC

Kitchen + Living Room Renovation

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Scope: SD, DD, Sourcing, Digital Modeling, Drawing, Rendering

Interior Render: Kitchen

08. Modern Turino Thermofoil Cabinet Door Finish

09. Everlast Chalentino Oak Traditional White

10. Rh Anders Fabric Bar & Counter Stool: Black Oak

11. Top Knobs Amwell Bar Pull: Flat Black

12. Hansgrohe Talis N Faucet: Matte Black

13. Blanco Precis 32” Undermount Single Basin: Anthracite

14. Visual Comfort Brynne Medium LED Pendant

01. Italia Taper Arm Customizable Sectional - Metal Base 02. Perennials Performance Textured Two-Tone Linen: Natural 03. Stark Winona Rug: Taupe 04. Bernhardt Casa Paros Side Table

05. Tile Bar Wabi Sabi Coal Black 1.5x9 Matte Ceramic Tile 06. Bernhardt Bonfield Cocktail Table 07. Daltile Noble Grey Matte

Flat Slab - Modern Turino

Thermofoil Finish

Top Knobs Amwell Bar

Pull: Flat Black

Paneled Refridgerator

Existing Oven

Daltile Noble Grey Matte

Interior Elevation: Kitchen Wall

Daltile Noble Grey Matte

Hansgrohe Talis N

Faucet: Matte Black

Interior Elevation: Kitchen Island

Top Knobs Amwell Bar

Pull: Flat Black

Paneled Dishwasher

Flat Slab - Modern Turino

Thermofoil Finish

GROUNDLINE

ORGANIC - TEXTURED - HISTORICAL

Cafe + Theater Location: Volterra, Italy

Scope: SD, DD, Digital Modeling, Measure, Site Analysis, Drawing, Rendering

DESIGN PARTI

01. Tiered ceiling in cafe space to reflect and relate to theater programming above.

02. Tiered outdoor seating with wooden platforms to relate to theater programming.

03. Tiered bench seating inside of cafe to correspond to theater programming.

10. White Hexagon Tile with Black Grout

OUTDOOR SEATING

E-W Section: Cafe + Theater Programming

W-E Section: Outdoor Programming - Projection Wall

CLIFF

COZY - WARM - NATURAL

Bar + Restaurant

Location: Howth, Ireland

Scope: SD, DD, Digital Modeling, Site Study, Drawing, Rendering

FIRST

08. SW 9647 Soft Sage

09. Steelcase Yacht Dining Table

10. The Tile Shop Kasbah Star Terracotta Porcelain Tile

11. Steelcase Enea Altzo943

12. SW 9630 Moorstone

13. Steelcase Radice Counter Stool

14. Vertical Wood Siding

01. American Tin - Pattern 7 in Ivory

02. Visual Comfort: Nye Tall Pendant Burnished Bronze

03. Visual Comfort: Atlantic Round Pendant Burnished Bronze

04. Top Knobs Clarence T-Knob 2 Inch Honey Bronze

05. Reclaimed Brick

06. Light Oak Wood

07. Virginia Tile 3D Wall Carve Ivory Matte

FLOOR PLAN

3’X6’ ANDERSEN WINDOWS

WALL TO BE PAINTED SW SW 9630 MOORSTONE

CABINETS TO BE PAINTED SW 9647 SOFT 13’-8”

Interior Elevation: Bar Wall

WINE STORAGE 1’ SOFFIT OVER BAR AREA

VIRGINIA TILE 3D WALL CARVE IVORY MATTE

CLEAN

LIGHT - AIRY - SOFT

Bathroom Renovation

Location: Fairbanks, AK

Scope: SD, DD, Sourcing, Digital Modeling, Drawing, Rendering

POTTERY BARN: 24” ROUND BRASS MIRROR

VISUAL COMFORT: ANTIQUE BRASS COVET DOUBLE BOX SCONCE

WEST ELM: PISTACHIO SAN FRANSICO SINK

EXISTING TOILET TO REMAIN

YORK: BUDDING BRANCH SILHOUETTE WALLPAPER

2” VERTICAL WOOD SIDING

UWORK

SUSTAINABLE - NATURAL - LIGHT

Coworking Office

Location: Detroit, MI

Scope: SD, DD, Digital Modeling, Site Analysis, Drawing, Rendering

DESIGN DRIVERS

01

maximize natural lighting + ventilation entering all spaces to enhance occupant comfort in the work space

02

provide support and connection to surrounding neighborhood context in relation with existing site conditions 03

collection of rainwater + water conservation to lessen strain on Detroit’s water system 04

provide work space that enances postive mental health, physical health, and overall work performance

01) rectangular massing to fill site + relate to surrounding context

02) business bays located towards the north-east side of the business district

03) main entry relates to bus stop circulation + auditorium height relates to the surrounding buildings

04) light wells and stack ventilation is used to create comfortable interior spaces + to save energy

05) rainwater collection on roof to reuse as gray water within the building

06) facade shading louvers provide the building with diffused light + comfortable spaces