Heather Witmer Portfolio

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EATHER

ITMER

INTERIOR DESIGN


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Ataraxia Business Design Best Friends Sanctuary

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Influence Cruise Ship Design Celebrity Cruises

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Awaken Collaborative Design Celebrity Cruises

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Urban Wild Workplace Design Enerspace

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Umami Hospitality Design Kessler Collection


A T A RA XIA Business Design | Best Friends Sanctuary Ataraxia is a no-kill sanctuary for dogs rescued from puppy mills in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is located within a mixed use community surrounded by dog friendly neighborhoods. The facility will integrate dogs into a normal life with proper rehabilitation and socialization. By connecting adoptable dogs with potential adopters, the project will challenge traditional sources of acquisition and minimize length of stay in the facility.

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The Puppy Mill Crisis: Where puppies are purchased Amish Farm Breeder Pet Store What happens after 10 weeks Sale/Discount Give Away How puppies are impacted

Surrender

Pennsylvania

Health Issues Poor Behavior

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Urban Place: 200,000+ sqft mixed use community

75%

Shelters

Low Sociability

Save Rate

4%

No-Kill

23k

Need Saved

Ataraxia: 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

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Clients & Sponsors Primary User: Puppy Mill Dogs Primary User: Facility Caregivers Secondary User: Potential Adopters

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Flux

Oasis

Ataraxia

Decorum

Continuous change or movement

Something that provides refuge

A state of serene calmness

Behavior in keeping with good taste

Flux acknowledges the transition from past to present and celebrates what the future holds. The space fosters an environment of constant change and continuous growth for all occupants.

Oasis is a sort of safe haven that reveals itself in a time of dire need. The environment promotes the welfare of neglected dogs with constant care and attention.

Ataraxia moves at the pace of each individual independent from the surrounding environment. The space focuses on rehabilitation and comfortable living as the key to recovery.

Decorum caters to the idea that good behavior is a prerequisite to a good lifestyle. The environment simulates proper behavior in the home to increase the likeliness of adoption.

Fluctuations in height and volume respond to human vs dog scale.

Areas of refuge and separation helps dogs feel comfortable.

Nodes along the circulation path allow for moments of rest.

The organization of the plan remains uniform throughout.

Evidence-Based Theories

Human vs Dog Scale

Color Theory Application: The colors dogs can see

Preferences & Acquisition Resting Behavior & Welfare Behavior & Length of Stay Interaction & Socialization Community Engagement ‘Living Room’ Effect Human vs Dog Scale Color Theory

Four Part Rehabilitation Process: a well rounded plan

Custom Scale Equalizers: Modular Cafe Seating Grooming Station

Medical

Behavior

Grooming

Socialization


Plan

Circulation

Nodes

Level One Furniture Plan 09

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Program: 01 Check In 02 Point of Sale

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03 Pet Retail 04 Cafe 05 Storage

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06 Social Atrium 07 Grooming 08 Staff Support

09 MEP 10 Kennels 11 Training

12 Medical Attention 13 Adoption Rooms 14 Intake Reception

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15 Assess/Exam 16 Initial Care 17 Critical Care


1 & 2 Ch eck I n & Point of Sale When guests arrive, they have the opportunity to check in and register on an iPad. A short survey analyzes guest preferences and connects them with adoptable dogs. The guest can then grab a snack before moving on.

4 Ca fe The cafe allows for casual socialization between dogs and potential adopters. Getting dogs out of their kennels and into the atrium puts their good behavior on display.


13 A d o p ti o n R o o m Research shows that dogs feel most comfortable socializing in a space that feels like a living room. The adoption room is a space where these interactions can take place.

7 G ro o min g The grooming space is used to improve and maintain the aesthetics of dogs living within the facility. The appearance of the dogs is an equally important part of the rehabilitation process. Grooming appointments may be scheduled by the public as well.

11 B e ha vi o r T r a in in g The behavior training space is used to train dogs within the facility on an everyday basis. After all, good behavior is a prerequisite to a good lifestyle. The space is also available to dog owners of the public to attend sessions.


IN F LUEN C E Cruise Ship Design | Celebrity Cruises Influence is an innovative and multi-functional space located on deck five of the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship. The space functions as a high-end retail store by day and an exclusive entertainment venue by night. The design sells the future of sustainability and ethical practice to the influential demographic aboard the ship. This interactive learning experience will push Celebrity past The Edge to become The Influence.

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“ INFLUENCE INFLUENCE PARIS

THE ELITE

FASHION

TOURISM

Influence : The Design Influenced : Celebrity & Users

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Influence : Unlimited

INFLUENCERS ” BRAND: MAISON DE MODE | Ethics & Sustainability

Recycled

Organic

Cruelty Free

Charitable

USA Made

Artisianal

Fair Trade

Butterfly


Wood

Adjacencies:

Event Space

Major

Minor

Storefront

Entry

Interactive Learning

Storage

Office

Fitting Room

Marble

Terrazzo

Marble

Display

Cash Wrap

Deck 5 | Furniture Plan

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1 Reception

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2 Display Floor

3 Fitting Room

4 Runway

5 Storage


INFLUENCE

“ INFLUENCE THE INFLUENCERS ”

BY MAISON DE MODE

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Collaborative Design | Celebrity Cruises By nature, the human experience is dependent on all of the senses. Each unique sense can stand alone, but the overall essence of something is heightened in experiences that are multi sensory. This pop-up experience captures the essence of Celebrity Edge through several stand-alone encounters that not only awaken the multi sensory, but also invite guests on a journey to grow their senses sharper.

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River Oaks District Mall

Awaken Site: 4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027


Teak

Wicker

Concrete

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Bronze

Moss

Oak

Furniture Plan

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1 Port of Call 2 Dining 3 Entertainment 4 Luxury


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URBA N WILD Workplace Design | Enerspace Each city has a distinct ecology that reveals itself in the quality of shared spaces. With urbanism on the rise, cities are challenged with developing spaces for the community that will elevate social interaction, maintain a level of privacy, and reconnect people with nature. Urban wild is where cultural identity, urban landscape, and interior environment meet. The design will enrich the urban landscape by responding to social, environmental, and aesthetic needs within the shared workplace.

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Urban Wild Site:

641 Indian St, Savannah, GA 31401

Accessibility

Design

Experience

Diversity

Community

Operation


Wallpaper

Wood

Copper

Glass

Concrete

Moss

Cellulose

Terrazzo

Stimulation Control Plan:

Balancing Collaboration & Privacy Visual, Auditory, Territorial, Informational Conference Room | Deep Focus Enclosed Space, Task Seating Project Space | Deep or Shallow Focus Shielded/Enclosed Space, Stool/Stand Privacy Zone | Shallow Focus Shielded Space, Lounge Seating

Level One Furniture Plan 5 7 2

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Reception / Lobby Event Space Executive Suite

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Manager’s Office Conversation Lounge Conference Room

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Personal Retreat Privacy Zones Connect Hub

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10 Project Space 11 Wellness Area 12 Break Room


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UMA MI Hospitality Design | Kessler Collection Umami is a multi-functional hospitality experience that is representative of the Kessler Collection as a whole. The Japanese philosophy of the “Power of Five� will influence all aspects of the design in order to improve the health, cooking skills, and lifestyle of each client. The variety of programmatic attractions will entice a diverse user population with the hope that each will walk away with an appreciation of Japanese cuisine and an awareness of how food can enrich all aspects of life.

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UMAMI Restaurant & Bar | Cooking School | Art Gallery

Umami Site:

3013 Kilkenny Rd, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

“THE POWER OF FIVE”

Five Colors (palette) Five Ways (organization) Five Senses (experience) Five Attitudes (purpose) Fifth Taste (detail)


Grand Bohemian Gallery Featured Artists & Artworks 8

Wood

Marble

Velvet

Mosaic Tile

Wallpaper

Marble

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WC

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WC

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11 & 12

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Level One Furniture Plan

Level Two Furniture Plan 6

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Roof Below

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10

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4 12 11

Roof Below

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Outdoor Dining Reception Main Dining

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Sushi Bar Kitchen Storage

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Waiting Area Patio Lounge Office

10 Cooking School 11 Private Dining 12 Gallery Exhibit


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