Julia-Jane Johnson's Portfolio 2024 by Julia-Jane Johnson

Interior Design PORTFOLIO J

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 and thesis.

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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, who is a writer, in their early forties wants a contemporary retreat to get awayfromtheirbusycitylives.

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,

KITCHEN AREA

COTTAGE IDEATION

The contemporary buildings are surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful landscapes. The property is located in a secluded area amongst trees that provide privacy. Natural and unfinished building materials blend and harmonize with the environment. The skillion roof provides a high ceiling and does not collect snow. The windows and skylight provide natural light, and the deck allows for sereneshoreviews.

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

POP-UP DESIGN IDEATION

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.

DINING AREA

RESTAURANT

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 environment that feels raw and organic. Asymmetrical stone structures shape the interior, carving out a series of private and public spaces that cater to various needs. These areas are connected by natural, flowingpathways,allwhilebeingenveloped by the building's strong and grounding presence,whichtiestheentireexperienceto the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape.

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

Alton Mill

Alton Mill pond

Pavillion

Shed

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