Lena Ngan Pham's Interior Design Portfolio by Lena Ngan Pham

LENA PHAM interior design portfolio

LENA NGAN PHAM 415.316.9660 lenaphaminteriors@gmail.com lenapham.com

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about me Lena Ngan Pham is an aspiring interior designer from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has gained higher education in Art History in Florence, Italy and Interior Architecture Design in San Francisco, United States. Lenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposure to different living experiences and various educational resources have helped develop her multicutural understanding and appreciation, as well as the love for travelling. Her dream of becoming an interior designer has been ignited ever since she was in 4th grade. Lena has tremendous passion for interior design and admiration for all things beautiful, from all forms of arts to every simple detail of life. Understanding that humans spend most of our lives inside the built environments, Lenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career goal is all about bringing beautiful, harmonious and meaningful living experiences to people through interior and architecture design. If you cannot find her designing at her desk, she is probably out gazing at the window of an antique store, scrutinizing leaves in the woods, getting lost in a museum, taking photographs, playing music, cooking for her loved ones or travelling somewhere new.

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One can steal ideas, but no one can steal execution or passion. -Tim Ferris

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I L CIBO

CO M M E R C I A L D E S I G N 9

CLIENT Tony Riviera is a restaurateur and bussiness man with more than 25 years of experience in the field of food and restaurant development. He is a first generation Italian, born in Brooklyn, New York so he focuses a large part of his food empire on Italian cuisine. He is the founder and chairman of Primo Hospitality Group which has been developed into a multi-brand group with numerous chains of restaurants, cafes, gelaterias and pizzerias. His passion for concept building and culinary development will continue to expand to various locations borth nationally and internatioanally.

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PROJECT The business strategy behind this new food and market hall is to deliver organic, local, sustainable and high quality specialty products in a unique upscale environment. Tony Rivieraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to creating a classic and classy atmosphere to this market hall while maintaining approachability through design and pricing. The targets are residents in the neighborhood and young office professionals in the area.This location in San Francisco will be his flagship store of this chain of markethalls. Other stores will be open in other cities like Dallas, San Diego, Seattle, etc.

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185 CHANNEL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158

SITE DEMOGRAPHICS

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Area: 303 acres Population: 5,390 Males: 3,374 Females: 2,017

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Median household income: $107,690 (2011) Percentage of foreign born residents: 40% Median age male: 35.1 years (younger than city’s) Median age female: 33.4 years (younger than city’s)

A large part of male population work in office, management, business, finance, computer and technology. A large part of female population work in management, business, finance, sales and office. HISTORY

For many years, Mission Bay was an abandoned, unplanned, wild industrial wasteland. In 1998 a redevelopment project was initiated to revive the Mission Bay area. Since then, the land has evolved into a growing, promising, wealthy neighborhood with residences, biotech center, corporate offices, campus, hospital, retail spaces and parks. Mission Bay today is still being further developed to be an upscale, vibrant, convenient and all-inclusive neighborhood. New apartments has risen and many families have already moved in. Robust urbanization of the Mission Bay area promises bright opportunities for the neighborhood to become an epitome of a new San Francisco.

BUILDING FACTS

The Channel Apartments building was completed in February 2014. It is owned by UDR, Inc. Zoning: Residential, mixed-use. Facilities: 8 stories, 455,000 sq.ft., 315 apartments, 2-story parking, 8,000 sq.ft. of commercial and retail space along 4th street, street parking.

CLIMATE

Mission Bay is a desirable location thanks to a great amount of warm sunshine compared to other parts of the city. Occasionally there is smell from the ocean and sewage, which may become more intense after the rain.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation: N Judah, T Third Street, muni buses, UCSF campus shuttle, caltrain, Mission Bay shuttle, Interstate 280, Bay Bridge. Easy connections in downtown to other areas. Noise level and traffic increases when there is a baseball game going on at AT&T Park.

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“VEINS” /vān/

(noun)

any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart. a fracture in rock containing a deposit of minerals or ore and typically having an extensive course underground.

VEINS carry blood to the heart in the human circulatory system. Without veins, we are not alive. Veins help feed our heart, keep us live on. Tony Rivera’s Primo Group is like our human body’s system. Each store he opens is like a vein in that system. They are multi-directional, yet connected to one root to keep the whole system healthy and develop. VEINS are also present everywhere in nature. Flowers, leaves, lightning, the surface of the earth, or Tony’s favorite materials (wood, marble). Veins play a crucial part in the lives of all living things, including human. Therefore, they nurture natural and organic living. Tony Riviera emphasizes the delivery of natural and organic products to his customers. VEINS are usually very pronounced on a hardworking man’s hands. Tony Riviera is a successful bussinessman because he has been working very hard. He had a rough start with many difficulties, but thanks to hard work and persistence, he has built a food empire.

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PLANNING

1.1 1.2 1.3

1.1 - Cafe & Gelateria 1.2 - Panini & Charcuterie

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1.3 - Enoteca 2.3

2.1 - Pizzeria

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2.2 - Open Kitchen 2.3 - Dining Area

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3.1 - Sushi Counter

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3.2 - Walk-in Refrigerator 3.3 - Prepared Food Kitchen 3.4 - Self-served Hot Foods

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3.5 - Grab & Go Prepacked Foods

3.3 3.5

4.1 - Butcher 4.2 - Fresh Produce

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4.3 - Gourmet Gift Sets

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4.4 - Dry Foods 4.5 - Dairy & Beverage 0.5 - P.O.S

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0.6 - Restrooms 0.7 - Manager â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office

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cafe The cafe is the first thing to welcome customers in to Il Cibo Food & Market. The immediate connection to the main entrance makes the cafe attract the most customers because many people may need coffee and pastry first thing in the morning. Bakery selections and Italian gelato is also offered all day long from this station. This intentional space planning will help to boost the business of the market. Warm, welcoming and natural light filled space make people comfortable and enjoy the food and services provided here.

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panini & charcuterie Il Cibo operates like an Italian food court. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;paniniâ&#x20AC;? (Italian sandwich) station is an essential spot for European style bread and charcuterie. Gourmet cold cuts, cheese and other ingedients are displayed in the glass counter for customers to customize their own sandwiches. Sausages and ham legs are hung on the gold stainless steel to bring the authentic feeling of an old Italian charcuterie shop. This feature is a highlight of Italian specialties.

enoteca For the Italians, charcuterie always goes side by side with wine. With this in mind, Il Cibo is designed with a cozy wine bar right next to the Panini & Charcuterie counter. The wine bar is tucked in a small nook that offers a private, intimate and exclusive atmosphere for wine lovers to enjoy high-end selections of fine Italian wines. Bar style tables and stools are flexible to configure according to parties. This Enoteca will also be a great attraction during evening hours.

dining area & open kitchen Il Ciboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine dining area has a simple, open space planning with dropped vein-shaped screens from the ceiling that carry lighting for the space. The star of the space is the open kitchen and the pizzeria with a wood-fired oven inside. The diners can enjoy both the exciting view of the chefs working up the dishes, or they can enjoy the neighborhood view through the glass curtain walls on the opposite side. The curtain wall will also help bring people from the outside to the inside.

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prepared foods This area adds a great function for Il Cibo as it serves quick food options for students and working professionals in the area. Variety is the key to attract customers to this kind of service, therefore Il Cibo offers 4 different kinds of prepared foods: hotfoods, sushi, delicatessen, and grab-and-go prepacked. These are separated into 4 different zones so that it is easy and straightforward for people, essepecially during their lunch breaks.

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produce market At Il Cibo, fresh produce and ingredients are located in a dedicated zone where people can pick fresh, organic, top-quality fruits and vegetables from the baskets and crates. This design helps the customers to feel like they are walking through a farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, which reinforced Tony Rivieraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction of creating a farm-to-table food concept for this market. At the same time, rich and warm color scheme and materials combined with downlights and spotlights will bring together a highend shopping experience.

dry foods market Just like the produce, dry foods and ingredients also have their own dedicated section. In this zone customers can find a variety of gourmet products like tomato sauce, condiments, rice and grains, spices, olive oils, etc. The same display with custom counter, wood crates and hanging baskets is employed to reach consistency throughout the market. Extensive curtain wall is kept to expose the market to the neighborhood, and to provide ample natural lighting so the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market concept is further enhanced.

dry foods & cold drinks Cold cases for beverages, dairy products and any items that need to store in cool temperatures will be displayed in the back of the market. This area is next to dry foods area for an easier shopping experience.

butcher shop A butcher â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s station is added in a small corner to fulfill the demand of shoppers. This area is adjacent to the fresh produce to create a complete â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh ingredients zoneâ&#x20AC;? for the market, separated from the dry foods on the other side.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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If a building becomes architecture, then it is art. — Arne Jacobsen

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GEM LOUNGE

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CLIENT Man J Kim is a restaurateur and bussiness man with more than 25 years of experience in the field of food and restaurant development. He owns and operates over 30 restaurants including San Francisco 5 Loriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diners and Sears Fine Foods which is his recent purchase. Mr. Kim began his career while working as a taxi driver in San Francisco. An entrepreneur at heart, during one of his fares he spotted his first restaurant location and the rest, as they say, is history. Mr. Kim was born in Seoul, Korea, came here at the young age of 23, attended the University of San Francisco and has lived in the Bay Area for almost 40 years.

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PROJECT The business strategy behind this new performance bar and lounge is to bring an attractive musical entertainment spot to the most crowded and exciting area of San Francisco. The space will be a combination of “aperitivo” style that offers drinks and fine finger foods, together with jazz music within the atmosphere of The 1920s - Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age. This will be the place where locals, tourists and business travellers can all come to entertain and socialize with live jazz music performed every night. This will be Mr. Kim’s new expansion in his pursuit of bringing American dining experiences to the public.

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449 POWELL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

SITE The building is 449 Powell, San Francisco, CA 94102. It is located on an approximately 7,600 sq. ft. rectangular parcel at the southwest corner of Powell and Sutter streets with 76 ft. frontage on Powell street and 100 ft. frontage on Sutter street. The building was erected in 1913, and designed by Architect frederick h. Meyer. The third floor of this historic building is currently occupied by the Golden Gate Grill and Golden Gate Tap Room. The building ver y central, only a city block away from Union Square. This is one of the most ideal commercial locations in the city, with ver y high traffic of both locals and tourists. The surrounding development consists of a variety of multi-stor y mixed use buildings featuring office and residential uses above ground-floor commercial establishments. There are numerous high-rise office buildings, hotels, restaurants, shops and parking garages scattered all around the neighborhoods.

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PLANNING 1.5 1.1 - Stairs 1.2 - Elevator

6.2

2.4

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1.3 - Coat Check 1.4 - Reception Desk 1.5 - Exit Stairs 2.1 - Bar

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2.2 - Storage 2.3 - Kitchen 2.4 - Pantry

3.1 - Communal Seating 1.1

3.2 - General Seating

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3.3 - Banquette Seating 0.4 - Performance Stage 0.5 - Wine Room 6.1 - Men’s Restroom 6.2 - Women’s Restroom

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bar perspective The focal point of the space is the nook shelvings for displaying the bottles painted in a metallic gold color. They take form of those repeated arches to echo the existing arched windows of the building, These floor-to-ceiling shelvings highlight the soaring height of the ceiling, at the same time create a giant backdrop for the bar.

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bar elevation Repetition is a key to create rhythm to this perfomance bar. Gold and black are used extensively to enhance the luxurious atmosphere from the Roaring Twenties. Black and white artworks on the wall will stand out because the space is already full of colors. Antique mirror is integrated into the bar counter and column to create unique details.

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banquette seating Different types of seating are used in this bar to create interestingness and variety in its spatial arrangment. A banquette seating is located against the wall near the fireplace, which form the most intimate space.

banquette elevation Artworks and lighting are also special elements that add elegance and atmosphere to this entertainmen spot. The concept of the Jazz Age or The Roaring Twenties is reminded through photographs of flapper girls in their beautiful costumes.

banquette & wine room A glass enclosed wine room is located at the corner where the intimate banquette seating is. The wine display is intentionally kept simple with hanging shelves and backlighting so that the design of the space remains the stronger focus.

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bar & wine room elevation This elevation shows the combination of the bar, bar seating, lounge seating and glass wine room. The upholstery furniture will be the most colorful as they are like little gemstones that are scattered across the space. Through out the space, furniture pieces can be seen in ruby, sapphire and emerald colors, all in a suede texture to be soft and luxurious to the touch.

jazz performance stage Because this is a jazz performance bar, the stage is undeniably the most important feature. A simple, straightforward design is used to create a large field of color in indigo velvet as a backdrop for the performers to stand out. Stage lighting is also a must-have for this feature so that the perfomers are able to catch everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention.

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Architecture is basically a container of something. I hope they will enjoy not so much the teacup, but the tea. -Yoshio Taniguchi

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13 WOOD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

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lack t he c l ash of c u l t u re s and e t hni c i t i e s t hat br i ng v i b ra ncy to ot he r par t s of t he c i t y. 1 3 Wo o d st re e t i s a t hre e - s to rey house i n a qu i e t c o rne r of t he st re e t . Thi s i s m ai n ly a calm resi de nt i al are a w i t h ne ar by sho ppi ng l o c at i o ns o n California and G e ar y st re e t , ho spi t al s and sc ho o l s. T h is is one of t he i de al ne i ghbo r ho o ds to l i ve i n be c au se of its convenienc e ye t pe ac e f u l ne ss, e spe c i al l y f o r f am i l i e s.

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GA RD EN U N I T

CLIENT The client for the ground level Garden Unit of Mariottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence is a 25-year old young woman. She graduated in Psychology from University of San Francisco and she is a San Francisco native, although her family is originated from Italy. During her free time, she enjoys cooking with her family and friends. As an active type of girl, she also engages in sports like surfing and going to the gym. With her study and work, she reads a lot and also owns a lot of books. She travels around the world quite often and she loves to bring back souvenirs from the places she has been to. She is single and she lives with a pet dog - a medium sized german shepherd.

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PROJECT The ground floor of the Mariottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence is the most suitable place for the client to live because it is has the smallest square footage of three floors because the half of the ground floor is occupied by the entrance and the garage. The rest if her apartment, therefore it is a good size for the single woman to live in. The ground floor has a patio area which she would also love because she is an outgoing and vibrant type of person. Because she is going to live alone in this new apartment, there can be more flexibility and freedom in spatial arrangement. It is important to design a space that she can both live, work and entertain, as well as enjoying her personal hobbies.

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“PLASMA” /ˈplazmə /

(noun)

an ionized gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons in proportions resulting in more or less no overall electric charge, typically at low pressures (as in the upper atmosphere and in fluorescent lamps) or at very high temperatures (as in stars and nuclear fusion reactors).

PLASMA is a state of matter beside solid, liquid and gas, so plasma is sometimes called the fourth state of matter. It is a result of ionization in which there are negatively charged electrons and positively charged ions. Unlike the other states of matter, the charged particles in a plasma will react strongly to electric and magnetic fields. PLASMA is usually very hot, because it takes very high temperatures to break the bonds between electrons and the nuclei of the atoms. Sometimes plasmas can have very high pressure, like in stars. Stars (including the Sun) are mostly made of plasma. Plasmas can also have very low pressure, like in outer space. PLASMA accounts for 99% of the matter in the visible universe. It can be made on earth like lightning and aurora. Artificial (man-made) uses of plasma include fluorescent lightbulbs, neon signs, and plasma displays used for television or computer screens. PLASMA has very bright, vibrant eletric color in a mysterious, abstract form. It also look like the our neurons and brain acitivities, which is something a psychology major like the client can closely relate to.

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PLANNING 1 - Entrance 2 - Study 1

3 - Living Room

4 - Dining 5 - Kitchen 6 - Storage / Laundry 7 - Bedroom

5 4

8 - Walk-in Closet 9 - Bathroom 10 - Patio / Garden

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view from entrance The entrance door into the house will open to open space of the living room and the dining room. Consistency in style and colors are the key to harmonize this open space because the client can stand at one location and see various spaces at once. The client often travels around the world and likes to bring souvenirs back with her, a large shelf will accommodates these objects and put them nicely on display.

view from kitchen This design brings several spatial options for the client in a small apartment. The client has the freedom to move around the space and use the functions however she likes. The study area is placed to the east because on the west there are too much sun glare. When more light is needed for working, she can use the dining table for being closer to natural light. This spatial arrangement will suit such a young personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active lifestyle.

dining room The whole living, kitchen and dining area is not separated by any partition or wall. She lives a lone in this small space so she would prefer open circulation. It also suits a young personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle. A four chair dining table will be enough to accomodate her and some friends. This spacious dining table will not only be where meals are served, but can also function as a working table with great view of the garden. The glass curtain walls are Nana Walls that can be folded to the sides for complete openess. This function is great especially when she invites friends over.

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kitchen The kitchen is kept minimal and modern, with a pop of pink. The kitchen island and backplash is in black marble, the marble veins and the hidden strip light create an effect of the moment when lightning strikes. A modern, sleek wood cabinetry is designed to give a clean look. The refrigerator is built into the cabinets, and so are the oven and microwave. The dark color of the cabinetry gives a bold look, contrasting greatly with the pink color and the lighting.

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bedroom The bedroom is separated from the living room by the souvenir shelf and sliding doors that can be operated into 3 different position (see development sketches p.59). The wall of the bedroom has an integrated storage cabinet system to store linens, beddings and other personal things that need organization.

bathroom The clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young, active and bubbly personality calls for a bright and open bathroom. It is conveniently located inside the living room. A great view to the lush garden outside will offer a relaxing atmosphere. Roller blinds can be used for privacy and light control when the client feels the need to.

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A great building must begin with the immeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasured. – Louis Kahn

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LOW ER U N IT

CLIENT The client for the Lower Unit of Mariottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence is a middle-aged gentleman who works in the design industry. He would like his house to have a gallery or museum atmosphere because he is an avid art collector of paintings, sculptures and antiques. His stylistic preferences are clean, simple and modern elements in rich, warm and dark colors. He also wants work and entertainment areas to be separated. He likes open spaces, simple details and interesting textures. He would like the kitchen to be hidden. There must be a design office for people working.

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PROJECT Because of the client’s preference of an open space and single occupancy, the proposal would be to have an all-open space throughout. There will be no doors except for the bathrooms. This will create a movement-inducing effect: when a person comes in, he will walk through the space as if he is in a museum. The overall design of the house will be kept simple so that the artworks can be the main focal point. There will be many dedicated areas for paintings and sculptures to display the client’s art collection. The kitchen should be hidden yet spacious and functional.

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“BRICOLAGE” /ˌbrēkōˈläZH,ˌbrikə-/ (noun) (art, literature) construction or creation from a diverse range of available things. “the chaotic bricolage of the novel is brought together in a unifying gesture” something constructed or created from a diverse range of available things. “bricolages of painted junk”

BRICOLAGE is a originates from French which means “do-it-yourself”. This term is often used in fine arts and applied arts. It refers to the construction of a work of art that uses a diverse range of found things or materials that are readily available. BRICOLAGE results in unique, non-traditional, improvised works of art. This method has been applied to various types of art from fine arts, crafts, music, dance, literature, education, computer, philosophy, architecture and interior design. BRICOLAGE is chosen as the concept for the space because the client works in the design industry and is an art collector. This concept will represent him and his lifestyle and artistic approach. As one moves through and experiences the space, it is like walking through a museum, seeing a mixture of different things.

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PLANNING

9 1 - Entrance

2 - Living Room

3 - Library

4 - Office

5 - Dining Room

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6 - Guest Bathroom 2 7 - Kitchen 3 8 - Bedroom

9 - Closet

10 - Bathroom

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living room The living room is the most artistic area of the house. Large copper mesh screen will offer flexibility in picture hanging. Every piece of furniture is also a piece of art. Altogether they bring a strong sense of aesthetics and eclecticism. The design also bring a strong contrast between the details of shiny and matte, dark and light materials. Spotlighting will be used to rein-

force the idea of a museum.

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home office A requirement given from the client is a design office that can accomodate 2 design staff working in there. An L-shape desk will provide individual working spaces. A large bookshelf is where the staff can store their materials, documents, books, etc. Copper wire mesh is used once again to mirror the one in the living room (opposite side) to hang inspiration pictures needed for designers.

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dining A dining table is place in the middle of the hallway from the public area to the private area. Similar to the living room, every item chosen to placed here is like an art object that is intentionally put there on display. The dining table can both be used for daily meals or as a work table because it has great natural light from the patio during the day. During the night, this can be a place to invite friends over for a glass of wine.

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kitchen A hidden kitchen doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean a poorly designed one. This kitchen takes up a long shaped nook of the house, yet it offers full functionality plus a laundry closet. Kitchen appliances are built into the walnut cabinet system. Because the kitchen is big enough and the client does not cook regularly, there are no upper cabinets. This create a large, open void cladded in calacatta marble.

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bedroom The bedroom also has a place to display the rest of the art collection. Different from other spaces in the house, artworks are now freestanding on top of the wall cabinet. This creates flexibility as well as a relaxed feeling for the bedroom.

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bedroom The bedroom is located at the back of the house, separated from the rest by the closet system. Behind the bed is the master bathroom. Although it bears a simple design with deep, dark colors, it is spacious and functional that the client will always have a good time resting.

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bathroom Unlike the rest of the house which has deep, dark colors and black marble, the master bathroom is covered in white paint and white marble so it brings a clean, a refreshing feeling. Minimalist style is consistent thoughout the space regarding the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest.

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There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one? – Zaha Hadid

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CLIENT This Upper Unit apartment of the Mariottoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence is for a middle-aged couple. The wife is a very busy lawyer who works at home and requires a private office for her and 2 other staff members. The husband is an actor who works outside of the house most of the time but when he is at home he likes to enjoy entertainment like watching movies and reading books. Both of them like cooking and hosting parties for their friends. They would love a large kitchen and natural lighting filling all spaces of the home. As an Italian descent family, the couple enjoys cooking, drinking and having friends over regularly for gatherings and entertainment.

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PROJECT According to the client’s lifestyle, the design calls for a large and bright kitchen. Natural lighting should be abundant throughout the house. The living room, dining room and kitchen will be grouped together in a large space so that it is convenient to host a lot of guests. Because the husband spends a lot of time watching movies, a small home theater can be added for extra entertainment. This can also be an enjoyment for other family members and guests who are visiting. There will be a private office for 3 people furthest away from the living room and kitchen area. The design should satisfy the client’s demands of work, entertainment and relaxation.

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“MODERN ESTRUSCAN” / əˈtrəskən /

(adj)

Relating to ancient Etruria, its people, or their language. The Etruscan civilization was at its height circa 500 bc and was an important influence on the Romans, who subdued the Etruscans by the end of the 3rd century bc. a native of ancient Etruria. the language of ancient Etruria, of unknown affinity, written in an alphabet derived from Greek.

ETRUSCAN civilization was a culture in ancient Italy. The Romans named them Etrusci or Tusci. The Ancient Greeks named them Tyrrhenoi or Tyrrsenoi, but the Etruscans named themselves Rasenna. ETRUSCAN civilization is very old, it began in pre-history. When it was very powerful, it was in three confederacies (areas like modern states). These three confederacies were Etruria, Latinum and the Po Valley, and Campania. The Etruscans ruled Rome until 396BC. ETRUSCAN civilization took place during the Iron Age in human history. Metal mining dominated people’s lives. Commerce is vibrant thanks to the trading of silver, iron, copper and other precious metals. Therefore people get wealthier, and from there the concept of aristocracy emerged. People started enjoying luxurious items like jewelries, decorative and opulent objects. They often throw parties, banquets and festivals where there are a lot of food, drinks, music and dancing.

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living room The living room is filled with ample furniture and rich, luxurious materials for a cozy atmostphere by the fireplace. A large TV is also integrated into the wall media cabinet system to provide entertainment for the owners as well as the guests. Warm colors and exotic patterns are combined to show some Etruscan characters. It is sure that everyone will be comfortable and entertained in this space.

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dining The dining room is a very important space of the house because the clients often have guests over for dinners or parties. The dining area is separated from the living room by a buffet, and also separated from the kitchen by a brass screen. The warm, rich color scheme is carried on from the living room. A sparkly set of chandeliers will provide luxurious lighting effect over the dining room, making the dining experience extra special.

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kitchen The clients spend a lot of time inside their kitchen, which is why the kitchen needcs to be spacious and full of natural light. A large island will provide enough space for both cooking and breakfast eating. Opposite to the kitchen is the wet bar. This added feature not only elevates the experience when having guests over but also provide a spatial boundary for the kitchen. The clients will not have to worry about many people cramming into her kitchen.

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bedroom The bedroom for this middle-aged working couple will have a warm, mellow, relaxing atmosphere so that they have a smooth transition into their sleep. The metal screen is used again to separate the sleeping area and the closet.

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“Bauhaus” - Acrylic on Canvas

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“Staatliches Bauhaus” - Mixed media with pen, acrylic and paper on canvas

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“Gemini” - Pen and Indian Ink on Illustration Board

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“Midnight Bottles” - Acrylic on Canvas

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MY DEEPEST THANKS.

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I would like to dedicate this book with greatest gratitude...

To my parents who have always been supporting, guiding and inspiring me at all times. It is the greatest luck and honor to be your daughter. To my brother, Mike, who (silently) teaches me how to loosen up and take it easy. To everyone my extended family, you all are always the best at showing me how to love and have compassion for everyone and everything.

To my bestfriend, Ngan Truong, who never fails to be there for me even though we are most of the time thousands of miles apart. Thank you for always understanding and sharing everything with me. You are undeniably the bestest friend I could ever ask for. I cannot wait to make our dreams come true, my awesome fellow interior designer.

To Minh Vu, for always being by my side and loving me through all ups and downs, twists and turns. To Emily Quynh Phan and Dao Luong who constantly inspire me to stay positive, be kind always and grow into a better person.

To all of my teachers who have expanded my horizon by feeding me with invaluable knowledge and encouragements: Chamindri Wijemanne, Ernest Mariotto, Stephan Hoffpauir, Olga Zhovreboff, Kathleen Valkuchak, Agustin Sanders, Molly Ness, Paul Anders, Ricardo Marmolejo, Edwin Jordan, Michael Sammet, Susan Sutton, Archibald Woo, Heather Clendenin, Braden Engel, Kevin Hackett. As well as all instructors who have contributed to my education.

To John K. Anderson and Angela Free who gave me the first stepping stones to my interior design career in the US.

To all of my amazing friends and classmates for being on such an incredible journey with me. You guys are the brightest, funniest and kindest people Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever met. I am thankful for the things I have been able to learn from all of you.

May success, health and happiness be with us all.

THANK YOU.

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