JOSEPH PÉRÉ
DA N I E L S E N I N T E R I O R
D E S I G N E R
“Innovation is often the ability to reach into the past and bring back what is good, what is beautiful, what is useful, what is lasting.� Sister Parish
CONTENTS C e da r R a p i d s C a r n e g i e |
C e da r R a p i d s , I o wa Rehabilitating a Carnegie Library into a Residence, A Historic Preservation Project
Delaney Residence |
Glencoe, Illinois An Eclectic European Oasis in Glencoe
C o va C o n d o m i n i u m |
B r o o k ly n , N e w Y o r k Integrating Ancestral Culture in Contemporary Design
S k e t c h e s & D r aw i n g s M i sc e l l a n e o u s R e n d e r i n g s
C EDAR RA P ID S C ARNEGIE R e h a b i l i tat i n g
a
Carnegie Library
into a
Residence
A H i s t o r i c P r e s e r vat i o n P r o j e c t , F a l l 2 0 1 5 C e d a r R a p i d s , I o wa The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) seeks to rehabilitate the former Cedar Rapids Public Library, built in 1904, into a residence for the director of the museum. The CRMA desired a proposal that would maintain the historical authenticity of the building’s interior finishes. Following the National Park Service Guidelines and the U. S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, I sought to develop a solution for the structure that would satisfy my client and preserve the character-defining elements of the building. Before I began the design process for this project, I conducted extensive research on the 1904 Cedar Rapids Public Library. I put together a historic structures report to present to my client, which included detailed information on the history of the structure, its significance to the community, identified and documented potential structural, moisture, mold, animal habitation, or pest infestation and other issues to be addressed before work on the interior could begin. The report also included a detailed analysis of the architectural style with a thorough description of architectural elements, motifs, etc. of the interior and exterior. By completing the historic structures report, I possessed the knowledge necessary to make important design decisions while keeping the historic authenticity of the library in mind. This project was particularly important to me as a devoted classicist because I was able to exercise my knowledge and passion for classical architecture. * This project was selected for submission in the Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression at Iowa State University of Science and Technology in April 2016. This project was also referenced in a historic preservation presentation given by Dr. Diane Al Shihabi in Venice, Italy.
BELOW. A street view of the exterior of the Carnegie building as it appears today as part of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA). Cedar Rapids, IA. Photo by, Erik Ostrom via Flickr. 2013.
NOTE. Cedar Rapids, IA, fell victim to a devastating flood in June 2008. As a result, almost all historic records of this building, including original plans, etc., were either lost or destroyed by the flood.
THE CLIENT My client, the museum director, expressed a desire for an open floor plan to accommodate his love for entertaining and hosting social gatherings for friends, family, and colleagues. An open floor plan would also allow our client to display art throughout the space as a featured gallery. All modern conveniences were considered throughout the rehabilitation process including a spacious, modern gourmet kitchen, laundry room, powder room, luxurious master bedroom and bathroom, guest bedroom and bathroom, etc. It was important to the client that I include as much of the original architectural details, materials and finishes, and spatial scale as possible in order to protect the integrity of this historic, Carneige-attributed building that once served the community as a public library. That being said, my client requested furniture selections that communicated the same language as the architecture, with forms recalling historic design styles.
THE CONCEPT Rehabilitating the former Cedar Rapids Public Library into a private residence was the challenge for this project. While following the U. S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, I developed a concept that would successfully complement the Neo-Renaissance architectural features while modernizing the space with contemporary selections of furniture and color schemes. With the library’s notable Neoclassical influences in a variety of forms, I selected pieces of furniture and artwork that spoke the same simplistic ideologies recalling historic styles. Juxtaposing stylized forms with antiques further demonstrates my understanding of the architectural significance of the structure as well as the importance of preserving the historical integrity of this Carnegie building. Frosted glass partitions and sliding doors were custom designed for this space for the purpose of providing sufficient privacy throughout the residence in the bedroom and bathroom areas. The use of glass as a material for these partitions and sliding doors allows natural light to be undisturbed throughout the space while giving my client uninterrupted views of the architectural details, i.e. the mahogany pillars. This modern feature was also designed to stand out from the rest of the original features of the building while preventing any distraction from the character-defining elements. Etched paneling details in the glass merely suggest and allude to the moulded panels found in the millwork.
THE PLAN
ACCESS TO CRMA
UTILITIES
STUDY
PWDR RM
MASTER BATH
KITCHEN W.I.C.
DINING ROOM
ACCESS TO CRMA
SITTING ROOM GALLERY SPACE
LIVING ROOM
FOYER
VESTIBULE
MASTER BEDROOM
VESTIBULE
ENTRY
LIBRARY/GUEST GUEST BATH
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LEFT. A plan detailing the primary (in red) and secondary (in green) axial alignments of pillars and other character-defining architectural elements as reinforced by the design of the ceiling.
DINING ROOM RENDERING
ABOVE. A historic photograph of the library interior facing southwest. This perspective highlights the axial alignment of pillars and archways as reinforced by the ceiling plane. This idea was incorporated in the development of the proposed rehabilitation plan in order to successfully draw emphasis to the ceiling and other architectural elements that were character-defining to the structure. The photo source is unknown. RIGHT. A recent photograph taken during a site visit with my Historic Preservation studio class. A shallow dome featuring a skylight decorated with panes of artist glass is located in the center of the library. This area can be seen in the historic photograph above. OPPOSITE. A digitally rendered view of the proposed dining room and kitchen areas. This rehabilitation proposal uses classicallyinspired furnishings, such as recalled klismos forms in the dining chairs, to accent the Neo-Renaissance architecture of this Carnegie building. A warm green was chosen for the chairs in order to complement the pillars, window architraves, and skylight mullions.
KITCHEN RENDERING
ABOVE. Interior shots of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Cedar Rapids, IA. Photos by, Emily Haines and Emily Drummy. 2015.
One of the biggest challenges for this rehabilitation project was designing a kitchen that elevated the architecture by not distracting from it. I designed the custom cabinetry to be simple and clean with minimal ornamentation to reflect classical ideologies of simplicity. Dark green cabinet doors along with the green counter stools complement the warm hues of the mahogany window architraves to continue the complementary color scheme throughout. Calacatta gold marble provides a balanced warmth and coolness to the countertops and shelves. Undercounter appliances from SubZero are disguised with the cabinetry in order to prevent any risk of distracting from the historic architecture. Brushed bronze hardware and toekicks also highlight these details.
LIVING ROOM RENDERING
ABOVE. A historic photograph of the library’s interior showing the fireplace and evidence of original materials and finishes. Children’s Room, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids, IA. Photo by, Cornelia Marvin. 1904. NOTE. The two windows to the right of the fireplace were replaced by a set of double doors opening the Carnegie building to the adjoining Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Upon researching the 1904 Cedar Rapids Public Library for my formal historic structures report, I came across photographs taken shortly after the opening of the library that suggested the original finish for the bookcases in the Children’s Room were not painted but, in fact, of the same mahogany finish as the pillars. After analyzing the condition of the wood beneath the currently painted bookcases, which would’ve been painted during the 1950s, it was determined that the leadbased paint used had permanently damaged the original mahogany. Measures to be taken from that point were either to reproduce the bookcases to match records, or to keep them painted while properly documenting the original materials and finishes as determined through my research findings in the historic structures report. This was the same case for the brick fireplace surround.
BELOW. Detail of the broken pediment and fireplace mantel in the former Children’s Room. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA. 2015.
MASTER BEDROOM VESTIBULE RENDERING
The panels of etched glass mimic historic detailing in the millwork such as original doors and the fluting of the mahogany pillars. The spatial scale of the library is preserved with views of the beautiful architecture in every room of the residence.
MASTER BEDROOM RENDERING
DELANEY RESIDENCE A European Oasis
in
Glencoe, Summer 2015
Glencoe, Illinois This project was completed specifically for submission into the Raymond Waites National Design Competition hosted by New York-based interior designer, Raymond Waites. This project was chosen as the winning submission by a panel of judges, which included Raymond Waites as well as several members of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) Educational Foundation. As the winner of this national design competition, which was open strictly to college students studying interior design, I received a cash award of $5,000 and an expense-paid trip to the 2015 International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC; where I visited countless showrooms, toured furniture factories, and met practicing interior design professionals from all over the country. The competition guidelines specified a number of requirements to be met for the design submission. The project was to be residential in nature, for an imaginary client, set in a location of my choosing. The competition criteria called for the design of a gourmet kitchen with attached outdoor entertaining areas. European architectural elements were to be incorporated in the final product including columns, arches, palladian doors, and lavish mouldings. The final submission for the competition was also required to include an original product design of a piece of outdoor furniture. This project further demonstrates my passion for high-end residential interior design and European design history. It is also a great example of my growing graphic communication skills in the areas of drafting, sketching, and rendering through hand-drawn plans and elevations, as well as computer-aided renderings.
THE CLIENT Jeremy and Nora Delaney are a middle-aged upper-class couple residing in the North Shore Chicago suburb of Glencoe. They are empty nesters and continue to work downtown Chicago. They would like their new kitchen and outdoor entertainment space to be luxurious but inviting for their friends and family to enjoy as well as themselves. They want the design to be a gentle mixture of European styles to reflect the architecture of their stately home. Nora desires a spacious, gourmet kitchen where she and her husband can cook comfortably together and prepare exquisite dishes for their guests. Easy access to the outdoor entertaining areas will need to be off of the kitchen for genuine traffic flow throughout in order to maximize socialization between the areas of entertaining. The Delaney’s would also like the spaces to be intimate and romantic for the time they share with each other. A swimming pool and lounge area is ideal for their children and grandchildren to enjoy on warm summer days while a grill and bar area to serve drinks and grilled meats to neighbors during friendly gatherings at the Delaney Residence.
THE CONCEPT The design concept for this project focused on the merging of traditional European styles in order to create a luxurious, eclectic entertaining environment. The Delaney’s desired a tasteful retreat including a gourmet kitchen opening out to a sophisticated outdoor entertaining space reflecting their passion for European design decorated in a natural palette of cream, bronze, and green. As middle-aged empty-nesters, they requested that their newly designed space to be both welcoming and intimate—for them to enjoy in the company of their friends and family as well as in the company of each other. To accomplish the Delaneys’ wishes, I chose to consider principles of design observed in French Provincial, and English Neo-Palladian architecture and interior design to create the kitchen and outdoor entertainment space of their dreams. These principles included symmetrical balance and restrained repitition of motifs and other elements. Design methodology included assessing the location of the project. Set in the heart of Glencoe, IL, it was important to my clients that I develop a proposal that fit-in with the other neighboring properties. Glencoe is known for its beautiful custom home designs of traditional European influences. With that in consideration, I found it necessary to research the works of other designers in the greater Chicago area to gain a true sense of what is generally popular amongst the upper-class residents of Glencoe. Inspired by these works, I set out to create something new, exciting, and in the stylistic taste of my clients.
THE PLAN KITCHEN OUTDOOR
REST OF THE HOUSE LIVING
BAR/ GRILL
REST OF THE HOUSE
OUTDOOR DINING PATIO
POOL
LOUNGE
SITTING AREA
AREA
SPA
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The floor plan used for the house in this project was entirely of my own creation. I wanted a plan with a magnificent exterior to “house� my vision, a dream-like backdrop. With the focus being the outdoor entertaining areas, details regarding the interior of the residence were unnecessary with an exception of the kitchen.
The indoor kitchen, with its French country-inspired bronze range hood, provides a defined contrast to the ivorypainted cabinetry and laurel green granite countertops. Display cabinets make great use of the towering ceiling height while wrought iron lantern pendants force the viewer’s eyes down toward the expansive central island. Classic Louis XVI chairs are reimagined as island counter stools. The upholstery fabric is a soft patterned textile that alludes to the geometry of perfectly manicured gardens commonly attributed to the French. Top-of-the-line appliances from Thermador and SubZero will make any chef feel right at home. Tall Palladian doors open out to the attached outdoor living room on one side and an outdoor bar and grill on another.
Natural, earthy tones of cream and green are complemented by the shades of brown and red in the brick walls and bronze finishes of lighting fixtures. Architectural elements include a classical arcade dressed up with shear drapes for a touch of glamour. This opens to an outdoor dining room beneath a timber pergola overlooking a symmetrical swimming pool and spa—a site even more beautiful at night when romantically illuminated by light.
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Contemporary Design, Spring 2015 B r o o k ly n , N e w Y o r k This project explored residential interior design at a compact scale, and addressed client issues of cultural identity, changing contexts, human behavior, and special needs. New York City architect, Francés Cova, and his elderly mother, Letizia, have purchased a condominium in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Covas desired a design concept that would satisfy Letizia’s physical limitations related to Fibromyalgia, accomodate Francés’ hobbies and professional activities, and integrate their ancestral Spanish heritage with contemporary ideologies of simplicity. The project is important to designers who collaborate with clients to preserve individual cultural identities in a global economy, by illustrating how designs can be developed using traditional materials, forms, motifs, and symbolism in a contemporary environment. In addition, the plan innovatively expands the perception of space within a small footprint and demonstrates the persuasiveness of hand-drawing. Further, it shows how floor plans can be developed to enhance the lives of those with physical conditions. Lastly, it communicates authenticity of concept and designer through hand-renderings. * This project was chosen to be showcased in an exhibited review for the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) as well as presented in the Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression at Iowa State University in April 2015.
THE CONCEPT Design methodology included assessing each client’s functional, spatial, and character needs. I researched Letizia’s physical limitations, developing spatial arrangements to enable ergonomic comfort in her living quarters. To express architectural aesthetics through character, I found it necessary to analyze Hispano Moresque and Roman classical forms reflecting Spain’s Moorish and Imperial Roman influences on design history. Juxtaposing Spanish antiques, Moorish textiles, and classical elements with contemporary furnishings, the design solution creates reasonable visual signs of the Covas’ cultural heritage and life on the Mediterranean Sea. Reimagined forms draw from the traditional language of the past, while reflecting contemporary preferences through stylistic restraint. The floor plan provides seclusion for both occupants in private spaces, while minimizing walking distances for Letizia to the bathroom, laundry room, and her son’s room. An open plan in public spaces facilitates ease of movement.
THE PLAN
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM ENTRY
W/D
BATHROOM HALL
MOTHER’S BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER BATHROOM
OFFICE/ CLOSET
RENDERED PLAN 0
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4
LIVING ROOM RENDERING
HALL RENDERING
MASTER BEDROOM RENDERING
MOTHER’S BEDROOM RENDERING
RENDERED CLOSET & BATHROOM ELEVATIONS
RENDERED KITCHEN ELEVATIONS
S K E T C H E S & D R AW I N G S A collection of my best sketches and drawings. As an artist and draftsman, I have completed works outside of my studio classes throughout my high school and college careers. With a strong and growing admiration for history and architectural design, most of my subject matter consist of royal palaces and originally designed residences in addition to contemporary furnishings, interior perspectives, and kitchens.
MISCELLANEOUS RENDERINGS A compilation of renderings I completed for practice. Because I had no previous training in Autodesk Revit Architecture prior to the spring semester of 2015, additional digital rendering practice was highly-recommended, and self-instructed, in order to master the program. In the spring of 2015, Autodesk Revit Architecture was introduced to my studio class with basic, fundamental tutorials to aid in our residential interior design studio project. The skills I acquired, since that time, were self-taught. All of the following works are entirely of my own creation, using other works strictly as inspiration.
This project was the focus of my junior retail design studio. I was paired with Elena Wolk, a senior at Iowa State University studying Apparel, Merchandising & Design. Based on Wolk’s branding as a fashion designer (Wolk Wear) as well as her senior clothing line, I was assigned to design a flagship store in Rome, Italy. Elena Wolk’s line had many sources of inspiration including Parisian architecture, art, and fashion along with Claude Monet’s famous series of water lily paintings. Taking these into consideration, I sought to create a commercial space to be enjoyed by her highincome customers by incorporating a great attention to detail, high-end materilas, and dramatic, monumental focal points.
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