To be an interior designer, you must not only design but make a difference with your designs. Over the years, people have grown to be more aware of aesthetics in interior spaces. The result of this popularity means more renovations and construction, the usage of more materials and waste. As a designer, we have the responsibility of remodeling or designing spaces with sustainability in mind.
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Sustainability is about the economy, people, and the environment. As designers, we should support companies whose materials are sustainable products. Although we cannot impose our beliefs onto our clients, we can strategically change their viewpoint on how to go about choosing the right materials and products for their space. Being a designer is a privilege and therefore, we should not take our gift for granted but instead give back to the earth so that our future children can grow up in a healthy and lively environment that is also aesthetically pleasing.
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Designs must come from within one’s heart. An inspiration should not be forced but stumbled upon.
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The juice bar offers a place to relax and enjoy a cool glass of fresh fruits and vegetables to detox and start a healthier lifestyle.
Hospitality A spiritual retreat in Uluwatu, Bali which has elements of a nurturing and healing environment. The Focus of the project is on the restaurants within the retreat. Yoga Resort
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The resort is a refuge for anyone who wants to find peace within themselves. It is a place where people can set aside a time to explore their inner-being. The restaurants at the yoga retreat focuses on cleansing the body of toxins accumulated with a stressful lifestyle. Design elements are focused on the unique individual qualities of each client.
concept
In Balinese culture, the banyan tree symbolizes eternal life and is considered sacred. The batik fabric is known to be the country’s staple and passed on from generation to generation. When people come to a retreat, they are looking to rejuvenate their lives and to uplift their spirits through a healthy life-style and a sense of culture. The resort and its restaurant is a place of inner spirituality and finding the harmony within one's life.
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1. Entrance 2. Juice Bar 3. Extrovert Restaurant 4. Introvert Restaurant 5. Extrovert Patio 6. Introvert Patio 7. Bathroom 8. Back of House
Circulation
Symmetry
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Study model of how the patio awnings and juice bar “umbrellas� function in the space. Hierarchy
Repetition
personality types
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The extrovert restaurant caters to the sanguine and choleric personality types. The open layout allows for socailizing and enjoying company with new freinds.
personality types
Sanguine An extroverted personality type that enjoys being in social gatherings and making new friends. They are also very compassionate, thoughtful, and emotional. Their weakness are that they struggle to finish tasks, being on time, and Choleric This personality have a lot of ambition, energy, and passion. They are good at motivating other people, and they love to be in charge. Since they are such hard workers, they forget to relax and give themselves the time to reenergize.
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The introvert restaurant is for the melancholic and phlegmatic personality types that need some quite time by themselves or with close friends and family. The floorplan provides an intimate dining atmosphere.
personality types
Melancholic A very thoughtful personality and considerate of others. They are extremely creative in the arts. They are known to be perfectionists, independent, self-reliant. However, they can become too preoccupied with a task and can forget to think of others.
Phlegmatic This personality type is kind, consistent, rational, relaxed, curious, observant, curious and are content with themselves. They are affectionate and accepting of others. The one factor where they should work on is that they are passive-aggressive. They rather have stability and are shy.
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An outside social atmosphere for clients to dine under a canopy inspired by the form of the woven batik fabric.
Old Growth Walnut
3form Struttura Pep Aloe
Decorative Concrete Overlay
Natural Stained Acacia Wood
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The longitudinal section shows the interior components and usage of materials of the extrovert restaurant, juice bar, and introvert restaurant, respectively.
Designtex Pearl Gelato
B+N Industries Albert Asian Teak
Chocolate Pattern Cut Pile
Ivory Pattern Cut Pile
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Healthcare Out patient cancer center in Griffin, GA. The project entails redesigning the two waiting room areas to enhance the comfort of the patients at the center. Onocology Center
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To create a soothing and welcoming environment at the Griffin, GA radiation center which will help reduce the mental and physical ailments of having cancer and going through radiation treatment.
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Aloe is known as a “miracle� plant for its numerous healing properties. The cancer center at Griffin, GA encompasses the qualities of an aloe plant through the positive environment provided by its staff and patients. The teamwork and determination at the center; Dr. Medberry, staff, and patients are making miracles happen. They are representative of the symbolism of an aloe plant.
color nature
The color green is associated with balance and harmony. Using serene and refreshing colors in a space is beneficial for its occupants by calming their nerves especially in an onocology center where the occupants might be stress and anxious for their treatment or consultation.
Dr. Roger S. Ulrich researched on the effects views have on patients recovering from abdominal surgery. Patients who overlooked trees had a much faster time recovering compared to those who had a view of brick walls.
1. Vestibule 2. Check-In 3. Main Waiting Room 4. Entrance to Exam Rooms 5. Patient Restroom 6. Exam Rooms 7. Nurse Station 8. Blood Station 9. Workshop 10. Laundry 11. Exit after Exam 12. Dressing Rooms 13. Radiation Waiting Room 14. Control Room
15. Storage 16. Treatment Room 17. Janitor Closet 18. Dr. Medbery 19. CT Scan 20. Dark Room 21. Control Room 22. Physicist & Dosimetrist 23. Dr. Simon 24. Staff Lounge & Meeting Area 25. Office Manager 26. Records
main reception herman miller
1. mirra chair
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2. straight loveseat
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Patients at an onocology center needs to feel calm and in control when they are at a medical place. Incorporation of elements such as wood, comfortable seating, and drop down ceilings. In addition, there are three different types of seating zones in the space. Group meeting for socializing, individual seating facing the receptionist and a quite seating area for someone wanting to sit by themselves without any distractions.
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More cozy waiting area just for cancer patients. The soft seating is comfortable and the wall feature provides a warm environment for the patients.
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1. inside wedge loveseat
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3. inside wedge chair
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The desk is designed to be simple and sophisticated. The detail on the front of the reception desk is to provide privacy for the receptionist and add a decorative element to the space.
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The color chosen is cool green, which is inspired by the “core� of the aloe plant seen when it is cut in half. The alabaster from 3form adds a sleek look to the desk and the light coloring makes the desk look light and less bulky compared to other reception desks. In addition, the desk is long and wide enough for two receptionists to fit along with having enough space to place paper work.
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One of the Children House classrooms on the first floor. There is ample space for the children to work on the floor if they like.
A fun and lively atmosphere for Montessori school children to enjoy. Ample amount of sunlight and relaxing neutral colors help the children focus on their learning. Montessori School
maria montessori
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“We cannot know the consequences of suppressing a child’s spontaneity when he is just beginning to be active. We may even suffocate life itself. That humanity which is revealed in all its intellectual splendor during the sweet and tender age of childhood should be respected with a kidn of reglious veneration. It is like the sun which appears at dawn or a flower beginning to bloom. Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.”
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The Montessori Method encourages individual growth and learning for students. Every child is born with a special talent with the ability to contribute their talent to others. The radial form of a notched gear represents a talent that when combined with others, creates a mechanized working whole. The Montessori Method is representative of working gears. Each gear is created and machined to work for a specific purpose, with its individualized size. No matter how small or big the gear is, they work together as a whole to achieve a bigger function. Montessori children are given the opportunity to learn adn work at their own pace and teach each other so that every child gains the most knowledge possible.
Higher cognitive ability then children in a traditional school system.
Environment Encourage Self-Discipline
Teacher Act as a Guide
Better Social skills for children twelve years and older.
Higher reading capability for children six years and older.
Higher math skills for children six years and older.
Mixed Age Group
Parent Involvement is Key
Child Sets Own Learning Pace
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Main entrance for the children to get dropped off and picked up. There are comfortable seating for parents to sit in while they wait for the children.
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Negative Views
Positive Views
site analysis
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Sunset Rays
Sunrise Rays
Orientation of Sun
The Montessori education system encourages teaching students in natural daylight, and views. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to know how parents and students will get access to the school. The site analysis helps to decide where to place the classrooms and staff offices based on positive views (natural scenery), amount of natural light, and access to the building from different types of transportation.
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CHILDREN HOUSE 1
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Public The space planning took into account how much square footage is needed for each type of classroom along with meeting ADA requirements for width of doors, hallways, and bathrooms along with the the placement of emergency exits.
Multi-Purpose Areas
Classrooms
Administrative Areas
LOWER E1-2
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MEN WOMEN
MIDDLE 2
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SCIENCE LAB
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MUSIC ROOM
CLUB ROOM
LANGUAGE
ART
MEN WOMEN
TUTOR ROOM
MEETING ROOM
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BREAK ROOM
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This multi-purpose room is spacious enough to function as a gymnasium for the Montessori children and an auditorium space for special events.
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This reading nook provides a quite space for the Montessori children to read on a comfortable carpted space along with fun hanging bubble chairs.
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Retail For Pave competition, the task was to re-brand the Godiva Chocolatier store. The goal was to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for chocolate tasting and socializing. Godiva Chocolatier
Cocoa Bean
Cocoa Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interior
Repetition in the Curvature of Bean
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The Godiva Retail store was inspired by going back to the essence of where chocolate comes from; the cocoa bean .
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1. Entrance 2. Retail Shelf 3. Truffle Counter 4. Partition 5. Cashier 6. Seating 7. Retail Shelf
front elevation
east elevation
back elevation
west elevation
study models
ceiling plan
The study models helped to space plan. The middle model was the one that was chosen as the inspiration to make the undulating walls of the retail space. The ambiance is warm and inviting to attract customers to purchase the products and socialize at the store.
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As a designer you should not compromise passion nor principles when choosing your clients and projects.