Isabel Ramirez Portfolio by Isabel Ramirez

ISABEL RAMIREZ INTERIOR DESIGN

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ISABEL RAMIREZ

ABOUT ME

ISABEL RAMIREZ

My affinity for design was ignited at an early age, through an extensive expansion of the small city I grew up in, Palmdale. During that process, I became aware of how each of the smallest decisions affected the function of each home being built. Thus, my passion for the world of interior design was born. Through my training at CSU Sacramento, I strive to be the best I can be. My value not only lies in my aesthetic, but in my enthusiasm, intuitive nature, and the intentional details in every element and project I design.

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Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design. Stephen Gardiner

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ISABEL RAMIREZ

WEBER POINT COMMUNITY CENTER RECREATIONAL DESIGN

ARDEN-BIRCH FURNISHING CO. CORPORATE DESIGN

THE SACRAMENTO MUSEUM PUBLIC DESIGN

CONTENTS:

HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH CARE DESIGN

THE CUBE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT URBAN DESIGN

RECREATIONAL DESIGN

WEBER POINT COMMUNITY CENTER STOCKTON WATERFRONT Weber Point Community Center is a new development proposed to be located along the waterfront in the center of downtown Stockton, CA. The community center will serve the local community of Stockton, which is made up of primarily lower to middle income families, living in moderate to low income housing and apartments just inland from the waterfront. Weber Point Community Center is a contemporary building with good neighborhood visibility, easy site access and ample parking. It also includes a vast lobby area with scenic views of the surrounding city and Stockton waterfront. The community center will offer a safe and secure place for people of all ages to gather and access various community services, as well as provide a secure and professional environment for the staff soon to work there.

RECREATIONAL DESIGN

ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM

My goal for this project is to provide a space that connects the individuals within the community. This building will be a center for recreational community services and information exchange. Upon entering the facility, the lobby area will serve as the hearth of the building to further invite individuals within.

RECREATIONAL DESIGN

The lobby area will have large windows and high ceilings, allowing individuals visiting the center to enjoy the view of the city and waterfront. With informational display cases near the doors, visitors are able to feel involved and aware of community events and issues..

CORPORATE DESIGN

ARDEN BIRCH FURNISHING CO. INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO 3D MODELING This project was the first course in which I used 3D modeling in SketchUp to further convey the concept of my design. The main objective of this project was to design a unique feature wall for an administrative office lobby. From there, we were to design an accompanying reception desk, a monumental staircase and railing around the atrium lobby spaces.

My inspiration for this project was to replicate organic shapes for the feature wall of the lobby. The vast amount of circles seen were inspired by custom made furniture made entirely of birch trees, which was the starting point of this project. I also looked at the intricate details seen in leaves.

PUBLIC DESIGN

THE SACRAMENTO MUSEUM 401 I ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 My greatest goal for the Sacramento Museum project is to create a participation-oriented museum for individuals to further revitalize the surrounding community. Through its cooperative engagement between individuals and local exhibits, the museum will thus explore and generate completely new activities as an overall grand museum. I seek to awaken the Sacramento Museum’s creative energy to become a compelling regional attraction. Furthermore, the museum will serve as an open classroom, providing an optimal environment for individuals of all ages to see, touch and experience art within the exhibits.

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Real museums are places where time is transformed into space. Orhan Pamuk

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PUBLIC DESIGN

ROOM LEGEND

LEVEL TWO MEZZANINE

LEVEL ONE

ORANGE is associated with stimulation and enjoyment. Therefore, this color selection works well for the café because it creates a pleasant social environment for visitors. TEAL is uplifting and energetic; it has the earthy quality of green combined with the lofty nature of blue, creating emotional balance and stability. It radiates peace, calmness, tranquility and growth. GRAY is a cool, neutral and balanced color. It can be a formal, conservative and sophisticated. Gray can also be considered to be a timeless and practical color, suitable for the art gallery here in the museum. GREEN encourages intellectual thinking, as well as provides a sense of security. Here, the use of the color green was used to associate the exhibits within to the outdoors and with nature itself.

Section

Scale: 3/32”=1’0”

BUILDING SECTION

HEALTH CARE DESIGN

HOUST0N MEDICAL CENTER GREENPARK MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING III COLLABORATION WITH KIMBERLY MARKS The Greenpark Medical Office Building III is a renovation project planned to accommodate nine floors of private practice medical offices. In an effort to pre-lease office LEGEND space to prospective physicians before the renovation is completed, specific design studies intended solely for marketing purposes must be prepared. For the Greenpark Medical Office Building III, our original design intent was to create a medical center for children. This concept thus influenced our choices into selecting vibrant colors, finishes and materials for our medical office development. However, the end result was a contemporary development that encompassed both open mobility and ease of access. -

IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT

CLOSE & CONVENIENT

CONVENIENT

ACOUSTICAL PRIVACY

NATURAL LIGHT/ VIEW

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We need to design health care systems around peoples lives, not expect people to live their lives around the systems

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LEGEND

IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT

CLOSE & CONVENIENT

CONVENIENT

ACOUSTICAL PRIVACY

NATURAL LIGHT/ VIEW

IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT

CLOSE & CONVENIENT

CONVENIENT

ACOUSTICAL PRIVACY

NATURAL LIGHT/ VIEW

PATIENT SPACES

RECEPTION

UNISEX PATIENT ADA RESTROOM

PATIENT SEATING CONFERENCE

ASSIST. OFFICE MGR.

BUSINESS OFFICE SPACES

OFFICE WEIGH-IN MANAGER STATIONS

MEDICAL STAFF SPACES BOOKKEEPERS

INSURANCE CLERKS UNISEX PATIENT

EXAM ROOMS

PATIENT CONSULTATION

RECEPTION

RECEPTION -

WEIGH-IN STATIONS

ENTRANCE

UNISEX PATIENT ADA RESTROOM

ADA RESTROOM -

ASSIST. OFFICE MGR.

PATIENT SPACES -

BUSINESS OFFICE SPACES

ASSIST. OFFICE MGR.

BUSINESS OFFICE SPACES -

CONFERENCE

PATIENT SEATING STAFF LOUNGE OFFICE MANAGER

BOOKKEEPERS OFFICE

MANAGER

ENTRANCE

STAFF LOUNGE

UNISEX STAFF ADA RESTROOM

ENTRANCE

PHYSICIAN'S

UNISEX STAFF LOUNGE ADA RESTROOM

UNISEX PHYSICIAN ADA RESTROOM

NURSING STATIONS

UNISEX PHYSICIAN ADA RESTROOM

PHYSICIAN OFFICES

UNISEX PATIENT ADA RESTROOM

UNISEX PATIENT PHYSICIAN'S ADALOUNGE RESTROOM

INSURANCE CLERKS

STAFF LOUNGE

UNISEX STAFF PATIENT ADA RESTROOM CONSULTATION

INSURANCE CLERKS

MEDICAL STAFF SPACES

EXAM ROOMS

PATIENT CONSULTATION EXAM ROOMS

MEDICAL STAFF SPACES

BOOKKEEPERS

PHYSICIAN'S LOUNGE

PATIENT SEATING

PATIENT SPACES

NURSING STATIONS

PHYSICIAN OFFICES

NURSING STATIONS

ROOM LEGEND

HEALTH CARE DESIGN

NURSES WORKSTATION - OVERALL

In our lobby, we included suspended aluminum panels to make the space feel grand and make it easier for patients and visitors to find help upon arriving. Free flowing spaces and open mobility are seen in the two corridors within the structure, which also exemplify our interest and goal of incorporating the outdoor views and surroundings into our structure. At the nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; station, we included bold curves in our design to add a sense of importance to the area itself. From there, we located all the physicians and staff members towards the rear of the building.

EXAM ROOM

NURSES WORKSTATION - DETAIL

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

THE CUBE CONCEPTUAL MODELING These conceptual models were created from the most humble of materials: corrugated cardboard and balsa wood. The transitional process of design moved from cardboard to balsa wood, and later to a full size habitable model that a visitor could enter, sit in, and enjoy the view. The focus of this project was to create a pavilion with no specific purpose other than an artistic expression of design without the necessity of functionality. Simply stated: a space that is created for its beauty, solely to be beautiful.

1920 SF

FITNESS CENTER 1000 SF

UNIT A 981 SF

SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT

URBAN DESIGN

UNIT A 981 SF

VISITING SUITE 593 SF

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VISITING SUITE 593 SF

URBAN DESIGN

GAME ROOM 793 SF

PHOTO BY: CADA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

VISITING SUITE 593 SF

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UNIT A 981 SF

SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/16" = 1'-0"

PET DAYCARE 2608 SF

OVERALL FLOORPLANS

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1108 R ST. SACRAMENTO, CA 95811

A101 --WORKSHOP 1150 SF

Located in the heart of the R Street Historic District (between 11th and

VICINITY MAP UNIT B 1082 SF

12th Streets), the project site includes the adaptive reuse of the historic

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UNIT B 1082 SF

1 A102

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 2633 SF

Lawrence Warehouse, a six-story structure built between 1914-1915.

UNIT B 1082 SF

The Lawrence Warehouse has been connected to a newly constructed,

COLLABORATIVE KITCHEN 1605 SF

four-story building and as a whole, serves as a mixed-use, mixed-income community for individuals located (or desiring to live) in downtown Sacramento’s Historic R Street District. The design captures the downtown lifestyle and culture by offering co-housing units to the general public.

CONCEPT STATEMENT

THEATER 1920 SF FITNESS CENTER 1000 SF

UNIT A 981 SF

“Community” derives from the Latin word “communis,” meaning common. A community was

UNIT A 981 SF

VISITING SUITE 593 SF

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VISITING SUITE 593 SF

SECOND FLOOR: COURTYARD LEVEL

understood to be a group of people who knew one another, and shared common cultural assumptions, interests, concerns, and goals, largely because they lived together and always had. Today, in order to create community, whether in a rural area, a small town, or a large city, it’s often

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necessary to bring people together so that they can get to know one another, learn about one another’s cultures, and develop common interests, concerns, and goals. Yet, especially in large cities, people often live either in isolation, or surrounded only by others who are similar to themselves in language, culture, and assumptions. How do we build communities that are trusting and supportive, and that can reflect and embrace the diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, race, and culture that make up much of today’s society? My proposal to this is the use of cohousing; this form of housing in this locale encourages individuals to move away from the “traditional” views of housing out in the suburbs, and into the city to thus enjoy the historic area, have several great amenities close by, anda be closer to this astonishingly diverse metropolis. This development emphasizes the sense of a close-knit community by spatially creating a centralized and interconnected layout throughout the building. In doing so, this both creates and

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emphasizes the use of communal areas, common living spaces, and shared facilities. By creating SITE PLAN

housing that is oriented towards collaboration among residents, the goal is to also encourage 1

individuals to engage with the surrounding community and take advantage of what this vibrant city has to offer.

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1/16" = 1'-0"

FIRST FLOOR: STREET LEVEL

URBAN DESIGN

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BAR & RESTAURANT

RESIDENTIAL UNITS BEDROOM PERSPECTIVE

KITCHEN & LIVING ROOM Research shows that co-

CL.

houses may be designed

BATH 2

to promote both a sense of community and saving MASLAND CARPET: THUNDER CLOUD

DALTILE: TECHNO GRAY

ARMSTRONG VINYL TILE: WHITE WASHED

through the sharing of resources. I believe that in doing so, there is great opportunity to build a more sustainable and efficient

WILSONART LAMINATE: ASIAN NIGHT

DALTILE: ALMOND

DALTILE: BIANCA

development. For this

BEDROOM 2

BEDROOM 1

WALK-IN CLOSET

PREEXISTING BRICK PAINTED WHITE

DUNN EDWRDS PAINT: ANTIQUE COIN

TERRAZO COUNTERTOP: AUKLAND

BATH 1

WALK-IN CLOSET

CL.

STOR. W/D

approach in designing the 2 bedroom units that also

WALK-IN CLOSET

LIVING/DINING

BATH 2 BATH 1

BEDROOM 1

STOR.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 194 SF.

BAR 266 SF.

KITCHEN 334 SF.

WALK-IN CLOSET

W/D

DINING AREA 652 SF. KITCHEN

WILSONART LAMINATE: ASIAN NIGHT

BENTLEY VINYL TILE: ASIAN NIGHT

DUNN EDWARDS PAINT: ELEMENTAL GREEN

LANARK WALLCOVERING: LOFT

LAMIN-ART LAMINATE: AXIS

VINTAGE LIGHTS: BULBRITE ECO-BULBS 18

PENDANT LIGHT: TARGETTI DROP

PENDANT LIGHT: ET2 SHIRA 1 LIGHT

SPOT LIGHT: TARGETTI FEDERAL

CALLIGARIS TABLE: CONSOLE LANDSCA PE

CAPPEELLINI TABLE: BIG BREAK SQUARE

BAR STOOL: CALLIGARIS ONLINE

HERMAN MILLER: SHE SAID CHAIR

HERMAN MILLER: EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC CHAIR WITH WOOD BASE

STORAGE/FREEZER 80 SF. WATER CLOSET 64 SF. JAN. CL. 50 SF.

Combining a love of food, craft cocktails and music, a live entertainment restaurant and bar was implemented into my design for this mixed-use development. Drawing largely from the surrounding area for inspiration, the locale aims to invite local and outside artists to perfom and further promote a culturally diverse clientele.

WATER CLOSET 64 SF.

LIVING/DINING

KITCHEN

VIATERA COUNTERTOP: DAYLIGHT REFLECTION

MOOR GNIVIL & NEH CT IK

BEDROOM 2

project, I took a minimalist residential units, offering

WAITING AREA 62 SF.

MANAGER'S OFFICE 138 SF.

allowed the versatility to expand into larger units.

UNIT A (981 SF): 1/8” = 1’-0”

UNIT B (1082 SF): 1/8” = 1’-0”

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BAR & RESTAURANT: 1/8” = 1’-0”

BAR PERSPECTIVE

URBAN DESIGN

PET DAYCARE

FREEZER/STORAGE 209 SF

home to about 250,000 dogs in 150,000 dog-owning households, averaging about two dogs per household.Taking that into notion, I felt it was important to

COOKING CLASS 930 SF

and interact with one another, I found it would be rather useful to include a collaborative kitchen. The idea behind this support space within the overall development is to welcome 3FORM: HIGHRES ZEBRANO

DUNN EDWARDS PAINT: JET

LANARK WALLCOVERING: AZURE

3FORM: AMAZON

WILSONART LAMINATE: NEW AGE OAK

3FORM: SPIDER

MOMENTUM TEXTILE: OLIVE

CALLIGARIS PENDANT: GLOW BULB

PENDANT LIGHT: ET2 SHIRA 1 LIGHT

SPOT LIGHT: TARGETTI FEDERAL

CAT KENNELS 430 SF.

DOG KENNELS 430 SF.

appropriate space withing the mixed-use development for a pet daycare. The

In creating a humble environment for residents to both enjoy

DALTILE FLOORING: TECHNO GRAY

BIOFORM LINOLEUM TILE: DEEP FERN

According to the Sacramento Dog Owners Group, Sacramento County is

COLLABORATIVE KITCHEN WILSONART LAMINATE: ASIAN NIGHT

BIOFORM LINOLEUM TILE: STONE

pet daycare aims to meet a pet’s needs for attention, activity and supervision. It provides a great antidote for bored, lonely or high-energy dogs and cats with busy guardians who work away from home all day and don’t

LOBBY 244 SF.

want to leave their pets alone.

residents into the kitchen: whether you’re a new cook

INDOOR PLAY AREA PERSPECTIVE

learning the basics or those with advanced skills. A cooking environment allows easy communication between

INDOOR PLAY AREA 685 SF.

individuals, thus promoting an interactive community.

GROOMING AREA 340 SF.

KITCHEN PERSPECTIVE BENCH SEATING: AMIA 3SEATER

HERMAN MILLER: EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC CHAIR

STEELCASE: TURNSTONE STOOL

DINING AREA 500 SF OFFICE 135 SF PENDANT LIGHT: MOOI

PENDANT LIGHT: SANTICOLE

RECESSED LIGHTING: COOPER 30SBAT

COLLABORATIVE KITCHEN: 1/8” = 1’-0”

PET DAYCARE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

ISABEL RAMIREZ

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