Portfolio - Kristin Kamykowski

A DESIGN PORTFOLIO KRISTIN KAMYKOWSKI

KRISTIN KAMYKOWSKI Kristin is a graduate with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textile Design and a minor in Fine Arts. From a young age she has always been passionate about interior design, architecture, and fashion. Working with people in creative fields is part of her future. She is enthusiastic and loyal.

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GRAVITY BOND & BOUND HABITAT BUILD-IT INVNTR

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GRAVITY

GRAVITY 30 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL The Gravity Hotel includes a restaurnat, bar, night club lounge, and a small-scale high-end retail boutique. The hotel concept is based on the idea of gravity, bringing a futuristic aesthetic to the iconic Inland Steel Building. Forms are curvilinear based on gravitational pull. Color saturation is reduced with light color; by contrast darker colors occur on floors and furnishings. The outcome is a balance of light and heavy sense of space. Lighting is presented as a metaphor for the feeling of outerspace and infiniti.

LOBBY

Level 1 - Lobby, Restaurant, & Retail

RETAIL

Level 2 - Restaurant & Game Room

RESTAURANT

Level 19- Night Club & Lounge

RESTAURANT

Typical Guest Plan - Level 4-18

VIP SUITE

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BOND & BOUND

BOND & BOUND 151 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL BOND & BOUND is a combined collaborative project. Bond is a modern hotel and hostel that connects people, spaces, and ideas. Bond was initially created for the Radically Innovative Award competition where our team was challenged to come up with a radically innovative hotel concept.

Bound was created as an innovative addition to the hotel. Located right on Millenium Park, Bound is an open source hi-tech community resource and library space. Working together like the users for this project, the teammembers are Kristin Kamykowski, Yasha Sangham, Grace Rosentein, and Maggie Marlin. The backdrop of this page was designed by Maggie Marlin.

LOBBY

WORKSPACE

HOSTEL

RESTAURANT

LOBBY

FAB LAB

BRIDGE

EXTERIOR VEW

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HABITAT

HABITAT 11 E. Walton Street, Chicago, IL Located in the Gold Coast neighborhood, the Habitat is a mixed use project that merges green efforts with luxury hospitality and living. The project uniquely combines a mix of luxury materials and vintagerefurbished furniture pieces. The design conveys a sense of sustainability appealing to the younger millennial generation, and yet a sense of luxury to baby boomers and generation x. The hotel project encourages locals and tourists to interact through a community work space, oragnic restaurant with a hydroponic teaching kitchen, and a bar/lounge. Lastly, Habitat hopes to connect guests with the culture of the city through black and white photography of local artists placed throughout the hotel.

Level 1 - Lobby

LOBBY

Level 1 - Restaurant

RESTAURANT

Level 1 - Lobby, Restaurant, & Retail

WORKSPACE

Level 2 - Bar/Lounge

BAR/LOUNGE

Typical Guest Room

GUEST ROOM

Typical Residential Plan

LIVING SPACE

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BUILD-IT

BUILD IT BAR COLLABORATE + CREATE = COMMUNITY KIOSK DESCRIPTION: This kiosk is a glass cube right in the middle of a park in Detroit. Its main objective is to bring the community together to share ideas about re-building the city of Detroit. The bar will feature guest bartenders from around the city and metro area. At the lego build table, there will be guest architects and designers building a collaborative interpretation of the city’s future.

SOCIAL CAUSE: Detroit was once a city of innovation. After decades of decay and claiming bankruptcy it is now time to rebuild. Inspired by the recent efforts and entrepreneurial spirit to rebuild the city, the BUILD BAR is a place to demonstrate and share this opportunity.

KIOSK DESIGN THEORY: Implementing Bruce Mau’s design manifesto of collaboration, “Citizens collectively imagining our futures”.

COLLABORATE

CREATE

COMMUNITY

A BUILD-IT BAR instagram account will communicate the bar’s collaborative guests and build-it hosts of the day.

A BUILD-IT BAR twitter account will also communicate the bar’s daily events and allow people to post and share their experience at the bar.

RESTRICTIONS: Design with in a 20’ x 20’ cube of space

LOCATION SETTING: Grand Circus Park, Detroit, MI

Top View Plan

West Elevation

EXTERIOR VIEW

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INVNTR

THESIS STATEMENT

Detroit declared bankruptcy in 2013, but because of this adversity, Detroit has positioned itself at an exciting point in its history. The fire that destroyed the city in 1805 presented opportunities toward the growth of innovative ideas. Innovation requires a space where different kinds of people can interact freely.

This thesis combines collaboration, hotel and hostel spaces in a transitioning area of Detroit. The intent is to bring people together of different income levels from entrepreneurs to investors, as well as locals and international visitors. Therefore, the hotel becomes an incubator, helping to promote innovation and urban renewal in the city of Detroit.

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THESIS DIAGRAMMATICS (1)This diagram shows the relationship between the typologies and the users. It became the foundation for the design solution. (2)The second diagram illustrates the role of the INVNTR hotel as a connecting point between the city of Detroit, and the inventor and investor relationship.

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HOTEL

HOSTEL INCUBATOR

ENTREPRENEUR

INVESTOR INVENTOR

HOSTEL 2

ENTREPRENEURS

COMMUNITY

START-UPS DETROIT INNOVATION

INVNTR

INCUBATOR

CAPITAL INVESTORS HOTEL

URBAN RENEWAL

PROJECT INSPIRATION & STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The project inspiration: The project inspiration is the city of Detroit and its tech start-up movement.

The statement of the The statement of the problem is to effectively problem: bring two opposite groups together by mixing high and low hospitality design, including a wide range of guest rooms and amenities.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

INNOVATION is the act or process of creating new ideas, devices, or methods. Although the word innovation may be overused by the business world trying to increase productivity, it is an important principle for this project.

FUSION is the merging of diverse elements into a whole. This concept is important in the scheme of the thesis because of how different elements are being mixed into a transitioning neighborhood.

TINKERING is to repair, adjust or experiment. This concept drives the force behind the inventors need to experiment and adjust current models or methodologies for the better.

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SITE MAP: NEIGHBORHOOD This diagram shows a map of downtown Detroit in relationship to the site and adjacent neighborhoods. The main axis of downtown is Woodward Ave which runs right by the thesis site.

The Broderick Tower

Grand Circus Park Neighborhood Merchants Row

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The Financial District

MATERIALS The materials, furniture and lighting selection for INVNTR were selected based on a high and low design concept due to the transitioning urban neighborhood. The flooring ranges from concrete to traditional herringbone to porcelain wood tiles, while fabrics range from high performance fabric to recycled wool content.

The lighting selection is particularly an important factor to the hotel because 50% of the pieces were made to order in a Brooklyn collective design studio, not unlike the Detroit manufacturer Shinola. The intent is to start a conversation to encourage entrepreneurs to start companies like this in Detroit.

DESIGN PROCESS: SKETCHES Sketching was beneficial to solve design challenges such as column applications and creating an eclectic mix of furniture to suit the transitioning neighborhood.

FIRST LEVEL-GROUND LEVEL LOBBY The first level of the hotel includes the ground level lobby, the bakery and the office lobby. Upon entering, the there is a seating area, a concierge desk, and stairs leading to the second level lobby above. The bakery connects to the hotel lobby and features a glass enclosed kitchen that can be seen from the lobby to promote connectivity throughout the space.

The office lobby has private elevators to office floors 6-8.

At right, a view of the main staircase leading to the second level, the concierge desk and the kitchen in the background.

The ceiling is cut out, filled with brass loop pendant lights further connecting the two levels and engaging people from the street.

FIRST LEVEL-THE BAKERY At right, the bakery has concrete floors, a wood paneled ceiling, and a feature wall with an image of the Spirit of Detroit Statue. Locals can grab coffee and breakfast on their way to work while hotel guests can stay to check emails or hold a quick business meeting in the back booth.

SECOND LEVEL-LOBBY & LOUNGE On the second level, the lobby/ lounge includes the front desk, and a lounge type seating area for casual meetings or small group work sessions. This level acts as a main meeting space for the hotel. It is connected by stairs to the ground floor below and to the three levels above.

At right, a view of the front desk overlooking the balcony from the stairs. The Front desk is a custom built design from two by fours and metal sheeting. The floors are in a traditional herringbone and the walls are concrete. The seating area is designed to be comfortable for hours of lounging.

THIRD LEVEL-WORK CAFE On the second level, the lobby/ lounge includes the front desk, and a lounge type seating area for casual meetings or small group work sessions. This level acts as a main meeting space for the hotel. It is connected by stairs to the ground floor below and to the three levels above.

At right, the bar is centrally located as the prime meeting space with a deep countertop to allow for laptops and paperwork. The back bar is kept to a lower profile to keep the space open and to encourage interaction and conversation on all sides of the bar.

FOURTH LEVEL-WORK STUDIO The fourth level is a higher energy work space called the work studio. The space offers communal work tables in both enclosed and open spaces, enclosed conference rooms, a lounge area with a fireplace, and a 3d maker lab.

At right, is a view of the central communal work table in the work studio. There is a fireplace in the background to add a level of comfort during the colder season and a cut out in the ceiling to visually connect to the fifth level library. The glass enclosed meeting rooms offer complete privacy with smart glass that switches from clear to opaque

FIFTH LEVEL | LIBRARY The fifth level library space provides a more private work area. The space includes a reading lounge, working tables, meeting spaces, and a mentorshop. This space is a lower energy work area to encourage singular work needs.

Resources and mentors will be available for entrepreneurs who need mentoring or support. This section of the building will also replicate those of an incubator.

At right, the lounge area features a book wall for more traditional research methods. Additional private reading spaces are also available along the wall. The floor is made with reclaimed wood in a herringbone pattern. The wall are exposed cement and painted brick walls.

Comfortable furniture and wingback chairs provide for hours on end of focused work.

OFFICE LEVELS 6-8 Next, levels six through eight are private offices with 15,000 sq. ft. available to those who need a more professional place of work during the next stage in their company. The office space includes a private entrance and lobby, a reception area, private and public work stations, conference rooms, a kitchen and dining area, a fireside lounge, and a recreation space. Hotel amenities are open to the office members with special app on their smart phone.

At right, is a view of the reception desk to the sixth level offices. The desk is made of reclaimed wood and white resin.

The floors are a white porcelain tile with perforated screens of white resin, metal and one features an applied image of an abandoned auto plant.

TYPICAL LEVELS 10-32 HOTEL GUEST ROOMS Levels ten through thirty-two will house the hotel guest rooms. The guest rooms form around a central family room style lounge on each level.

This might appeal to late-night workers or for holding group meetings for business types that are staying on the same floor.

At right, guest rooms range from basic room A to D, the VIP suites. This is a view of guest room C that includes a king size bed, a banquette, a desk and a private bathroom. The floors are wood with cement walls. The recycled wool ottomans at the end of the bed serve as additional seating.

LEVEL 33- EVENT SPACE The event space is on the 33rd level and includes 5 private rooms for private meetings or group events. Some of the rooms can be joined with folding doors. There is also a viewing room, a green lounge, and a central work station with a fireplace.

At right, a view of one of the larger event spaces with modular dining tables that can be joined to form one large table for larger groups.

LEVEL 34 PENTHOUSE-LOUNGE At the top of the building is the Penthouse that includes a restaurant and lounge. The two spaces are adjacent to each other and are contrast in design. The restaurant features an open kitchen with seating, booths, and a mix of small tables. Around the perimeter of the space are small balconies that offer great views of the city.

At right, the lounge side is dark and intimate. It is a space for people to relax, sit by the fire and let their surroundings disappear for a moment after a productive day.

LEVEL 34 PENTHOUSE - RESTAURANT At right, the restaurant is light and airy like a cloud referencing the optimistic spirit of the entrepreneur and the city of Detroit. The bar

CONCLUSION

This thesis brings a hybrid hotel to a city that is re-building. A city in transition has essential needs for entrepreneurs, investors, innovative thinking and people. The INVNTR hotel model provides a range of working, collaboration, and social spaces for entrepreneurs, investors and inventors to share ideas and foster new ones.

Through my analysis of Detroit as a city of innovation and the current setting for start-ups and reinvention, it is an optimal location for a hotel model geared towards entrepreneurship. Detroit is not a new city, but it has been reborn. The foundation for the new Detroit is being constructed by optimistic newcomers with bright futures and bright ideas and a support system of old Detroiters willing to lend a hand. The work is being done and the energy is growing.

“WE HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS,

IT SHALL RISE FROM THE ASHES”

- DETROIT CITY MOTTO, 1836

KRISTIN KAMYKOWSKI • 248-761-4918 • KRISTINKAMYKOWSKI@GMAIL.COM