DESIGNER BIO
Hi, my name is Julia-Jane Johnson, and I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Humber College. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign. This portfolio demonstrates my design skills through the projects I completed in my studio class andthesis.
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VACATION HOME
Project type: NewConstruction
Area: 1460sq.ft
Location:GeorgianBay,ON
The site is on a waterfront property in Georgian Bay, Ontario, submerged in nature, and shrouded by trees. The building is within reach of a small sandy beach and has access to views of beautiful sunsets to the west. The building envelope is designed to blend into the natural landscape. The environment and sustainable living are important for the clients so it is necessary todesignconscientiously.
There are two buildings on this property, the main house and the guest house. The main house is open concept: connecting the living room, kitchen, and dining room for socializing and entertaining guests, with a split level for the pottery studio and bedroom. The guest house is a small cozy loft with a great view of the lake. The orientation of the cottage provides access to beautiful views via the floor-to-ceiling windows and decks while maintaining a level of privacy. The roofs are constructed of galvanized sheets for durability. The stone for the property is locally sourced and the millwork is to be sourced from sustainablymanagedforests.
ProjectType:Residential
Completed:Fall2020,Remastered:2023
Software:AutoCAD,Revit,Twinmotion,Photoshop
FLOOR PLAN: MAIN HOUSE & GUEST HOUSE
SCALE:
1/8" = 1'
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
The client is a potter, and her partner, a writer, in their early forties, are looking for a contemporary retreat to getawayfromtheirbusycitylives.
They enjoy entertaining company, and have frequent second couple visitors who will stay in the guest house; which is located in a separate structure adjacent to the main house. While at the cottage, they want to take advantage of the outdoors, having access to ample sunlight, and views.
The clients have requested a pottery studio in the loft of the main house to workinwhiletheyarevisiting.
POP UP
NAVI
Project type: NewConstruction Area: 320sq.ft
Location:Melbourne,AU
This pop-up restaurant project challenged us to use two 20’ x 8’ shipping containers to design an accessible and inclusive temporaryrestaurantinMelbourne,Australia.
NAVI is a contemporary restaurant that aims to serve a balanced tasting menu using local ingredients found through aboriginal foraging practices. The concept for the restaurant design is “Life is written into the land itself,” derived from the Australian aboriginal ideology of Dreamtime. This design intends tohoneinontheconnectionbetweenlifeandland,byexploring form & materiality morphing into the landscape of Melbourne.
NAVI’s restaurant story is heavily rooted in embracing the land and providing an intimate experience in which visitors can connectwithculturethroughfoodandatmosphere.
ProjectType:Commercial
Completed:Fall2022
GroupProject:4members
Software:Revit,Enscape,Photoshop
FLOOR PLAN: NAVI POP-UP KITCHEN
SCALE: NTS
POP-UP CONCEPT
The mirrored facade seamlessly reflects its natural surroundings, creating a harmonious blend with the landscape. The structure's sloped roofs gracefully descend to meet the ground, adorned with a lush carpet of grass. The building appears to emerge organically from the earth, its reflective surfaces capturing the changing hues of the sky and the whispering foliage, making it a serene and dreamy sanctuary in perfect unity withnature.
NAVI 3
Project type: Changeofuse
Area: 4900sq.ft
Location:Melbourne,AU
Thegoalofthisprojectistodevelopafull-scalehospitalityspaceusingthe restaurant; NAVI in Melbourn, Australia, that creates an innovative spatial experience,meetsallthefunctionalrequirements,andaddressesthe
The country's unique needs and the people in which the restaurant would beestablished.
A Cherokee term meaning ‘local’, Navi is dedicated to sustainable and ethical farming, sourcing native seasonal ingredients from the land to flavour its robust Australian menu, while also creating an environment that is inclusive and accessible. Drawing inspiration from the land, the idea for the restaurant’s design is derived from exploring beneath the surface of Australia’s topography, by slicing through the rock to reveal the earthy tones, and orange layers, where the mineral has begun to rust and break away leaving behind porous texture, and hallowed cores within the rock.
The asymmetry of the stone structure carves out the interior into a series of separated private, and public spaces, dedicated to hierarchal needs, connectedbychannels,andenvelopedbythestrongbuildingstructure.
ProjectType:Commercial
Completed:Fall2022
IndividualProject
Software:Revit,Enscape
FLOOR PLAN: MAIN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN: MEZZANINE
VESTIBULE
HOST/RETAIL LOUNGE
RCP: OVERALL
UNDER MEZZANINE & SUSPENDED CEILING SCALE:
RESTAURANT CONCEPT
The restaurant's design is inspired by the natural beauty found beneath Australia's surface, capturing the earthy tones and textures that emerge when slicing through rock layers. This concept brings the warm, rust-coloured layers and porous textures of the earth into the space, creating an environmentthatfeelsrawandorganic.The asymmetrical stone structure shapes the interior spaces and connects them through natural flowing pathways, all while being enveloped by the building's strong and grounding presence, which ties the entire experience to the rugged beauty of the Australianlandscape.
ALTON MILL HOMESCHOOL
RESOURCE CENTRE
Project type: Changeofuse Area: 23,000sq.ft
Location:Alton,ON
AltonMillisaHeritagebuilding,originallybuiltin1881asawoollenmillin the Township of Caledon on 1402 Queen St. The building began restoration in the 1990s and was completed in 2009 when it was repurposed into an arts and cultural centre. The building remains a historic and cultural landmark for the Alton community. Its stone facade and 16'- 22' vaulted ceiling with exposed timber posts and beams were preserved from construction and certain spaces in the building, such as theturbineroomwithitsoriginalfeaturesandmachinery.
The building will be converted into a resource centre for Homeschoolers, ages 12-18 to support their educational and well-being. This project incorporates Learner-Centred design and places attachment theory in an educational setting to encourage creativity, improve learning opportunities,andsupportthewell-beingofstudents.
ProjectType:Commercial
Completed:Winter2024
IndividualProject
Software:AutoCAD,Revit,Enscape,Photoshop
THESIS DESIGN CONCEPT
The design of this educational centre for homeschoolers ages 12-18 is explored in the Alton Mill historic building by allowing the old to embrace the new, by combining the existing structure with its useoftraditionalconstruction
SITE SECTION
SCALE:NTS
LONGITUDINAL
SECTION
SCALE:NTS
NEW INTERIOR GYPSUM WALLS
WOOD BEAMS
UPDATED STONE CLADDING
CONCRETE POST
WOOD POST
NEW MAIN ENTRANCE
FAUX SKYLIGHT
GLASS BOX ADDITION
EXISTING LIMESTONE WALL
PAINTED BLACK BRICK
COURTYARD
Alton Mill
Alton Mill pond
Pavillion Shed
MAIN LEVEL: RECEPTION
SCALE: NTS
FOYER
LOBBY
RECEPTION
GUIDANCE OFFICE
UNIVERSAL W/C
MEN’S W/C
WOMEN’S W/C
STORE
CAFE
LOCKER
CAFETARIA
KITCHEN
GARABAGE ROOM
PRIVATE WORKSPACES
COURTYARD
TURBINE ROOM
COMPUTER ROOM
MAIN LEVEL RCP
SCALE: NTS
UPPER LEVEL: LIBRARY
SCALE: NTS
UNIVERSAL W/C
MEN’S W/C
WOMEN’S W/C
PRIVATE WORKSPACES
WORKSPACE
LIBRARY
JANITOR
UTILITY
ART ROOM
MAKERS SPACE
MEETING ROOM
WORKSHOP
EVENT SPACE
UPPER LEVEL RCP
SCALE: NTS
LOWER LEVEL: RECREATION SPACE
SCALE: NTS
MEN’S W/C
WOMEN’S W/C
COURTYARD
TURBINE ROOM
JANITOR
UTILITY
LOUNGE
RECREATION
SNACK BAR
MUSIC ROOM
SOUND ROOM
MECHANICAL
CHANGEROOMS
FITNESS CENTER
LOWER LEVEL RCP
SCALE: NTS
*IFNOTNOTEDCEILINGIS8'A.F.FEXPOSEDHVAC
TINY HOME
Project type: Alteration Area: 15.4m²
Location:Commanda,ON
This project was a group assignment focused on designing a tiny home for an independent fashion designer committed to sustainability and ethically sourced materials. The Tiny Home is in an off-grid community in Commanda, Ontario. This unique setting allows for tiny homes on wheels without building permits or restrictions on size and structure types, making it an ideal location forcreativeandsustainableliving.Theclientraisesasmallflockof sheep on her property and uses their wool to explore eco-friendly knitwear production. The serene environment offers abundant natural light and reflects her dedication to fostering a harmonious relationship between nature and her work. Each group member contributed a unique millwork design, and I designed the custom window seat millwork to enhance functionality and provide a cozy, creativespace.
ProjectType:Residential
Completed:Fall2022
GroupProject
Software:Revit,Enscape
