PORTFOLIO 2023

MATTHEW ANGULO

VIRGINIA TECH INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

ABOUT ME

Hello. My name is Matthew Angulo and I am a fourth year interior design student at Virginia Tech. Growing up, I always appreciated the beauty and intricacies of design and architecture. Today, this appreciation has evolved into a passion for designing environments that better the lives of others and our planet. Within my designs, I strive to stay observant of not only the vast world around me, but also the effect certain spaces have on an individual and their surrounding communities. Throughout my four years at Virginia Tech, I have discovered the vital role that design plays in shaping our society. As I learn more about design, I learn more about myself and the world around me. As a result, my passion for learning and problem solving is growing exponentially. I am eager to further immerse myself into interior design and related fields. linkedin.com/in/matthew-angulo1/

CONTENTS

01. 03.

Steelcase Student Design Competition

Boston, MA | 12000 sf

8 Weeks | Fall 2022

FRAMEWORK

Bienenstock Student Design Competition

Niagara Falls, NY | 5000 sf

6 Weeks | Fall 2022

Medical Research + Simulation Lab

Roanoke, VA | 11500 sf

Coworking Office

Roanoke, VA | 7500 sf

5 Weeks | Fall 2021

Steelcase Student Design Competition

Boston, MA | 12000 sf

8 Weeks | Fall 2022

Next aims to improve everyday life through cuttingedge robotics. Their products help consumers to navigate and maintain household tasks to make life easier. The design of the new Next Design Research hub is inspired by one of the most crucial instruments for navigation: the compass. This ancient innovation changed how we operate on earth and it’s technology is still used today. Although the compass has transformed throughout history, it has always been a symbol for new discovery and forward-thinking. The Research and Design Hub emodies these concepts to create a space designed for innovation. Similar to the compass, home robotics change the way humans interact with their environment, and it is the nexter’s responsibilty to pioneer the next step in this technology. The space provides a wide range of spaces and amenities for employees to collaborate, research, develop, and create in whichever way works best for them. Universal design principles are a main component of the design in order to ensure that all people have a say in the technology of the future. The spacial arrangement is guided by a central compass, with different amenities in corresponding directions. Just as the compass created an opportunity for new human interaction, the northernmost point of the office is home to the cafe and lounge where all users can join forces for presentations, meetings, or socialization. The NEXT Design and Research Hub is the ideal atmosphere to explore the endless innovative solutions that robotics has to offer.

SITE

The site for NEXT’s Research and Development Hub is located in the heart of Boston’s Innovation District. This area is rapidly becoming a hub for industries like clean tech, information technology, and mobile media. The Innovation District is the perfect location for NEXT to establish themselves as a leader in cutting-edge robotics and intuative design.

BRAND IDENTITY

NEXT is a leading global consumer robot company. Their purpose is to improve everyday living through robotics. The brand embodies the company’s four core values: Humanity Centered, Purpose Driven, Foster Connections, and Think Big and Be the Next. The brand identity is inspired by a compass, an essential tool for new discoveries and relationships. The logo incorporates the company’s core principles to create a design that embodies NEXT’s commitment to the discovery process through technological exploration to foster innovation that provides practical and valuable robot products for the home.

The parti diagram is informed by the cardinal and intercardinal directions found on a compass. The north-facing compass houses the most public spaces while the intercardinal axes serve as pathways between different workspaces and amenities.

1. Reception

2. Resource Center

3. Home Office Lab

4. Retail Mockup

5. Product Storage

6. Inclusive Design Lab

7. Mother’s Room

8. Wellness Room

9. ADA Accessible Phone Room

10. Private Office

11. Private Office

12. Product Management Team Space

13. Product Management Workstations

14. Large Meeting Room

15. Cafe + Lounge

16. Project Room

17. Design Team Space

18. Design Workstations

19. Engineering Workstations

20. Engineering Team Space

21. Project Room

22. Private Offfice

23. Accessible Phone rooms

24. Phone Booths

CENTRAL COMPASS

Upon entering the lobby, users are directed north towards the central compass, which is located at the intersecion of the two sides of the office. Inspired by how the compass created an opportunity for new human interaction, the northernmost point of the office houses large gathering spaces such as the cafe + lounge, conference room, and one of the project rooms. The cafe + lounge provides a central space for all users to join forces for meetings, socialization, and an alternative work area.

PROJECT ROOM

The conference room is designed to support large client presentations and pitch space for potential retailers. Steelcase V.I.A. Walls provide whiteboard, pin-up, and Zoom-equipped screen integration for all meeting types.

CONFERENCE ROOM

Adjacent to the conference room is one of the project rooms, which offers all of the same features. This space is a dedicated project space for a cross functional team to use for product development. The space provides additional storage and a large workspace for teams to bring their concepts to life.

1. Windowpane Crypton - Canary by DesignTex

2. Solid Wood - Beach Oil by Steelcase

3. Heathered PET - Navy Blue by Steelcase

4. Aurora Metal by Chemetal

5. Buzz 2 - Deep Red by Steelcase

6. Buzz 2 - Pumpkin by Steelcase

7. Natural Walnut Laminate by Steelcase

8. Remix - French Blue by Miliken

CAFE

LOUNGE

TEAM SPACE

Each of the teams has their own team space in proximity to the team’s individual workstations. Though this is not an enclosed space, the space can be used for presentations and informal team meetings. Each of the team spaces provides whiteboards, pinup space, monitor, and a table large enough for the group to layout content. These spaces are designed for team members to easily walk up and participate temporarily.

STEELCASE FF&E

1. Gesture by Steelcase

2. Embold Seating by Steelcase

3. Migration SE by Steelcase

4. Work Slope Lounge by West Elm

5. Abby 2 Seater Sofa by Bolia

WORKSTATIONS

HOME OFFICE LAB

The Home Office Lab is a mockup space to demonstrate how NEXT home device may work in a simulated home office. The office is designed to be comfortable and realistic for when consumers visit the space and test products.

INCLUSIVE DESIGN LAB

The Inclusive Design Lab is a research space dedicated to user engagement and inclusive design. The Lab is used to lead user-centered research and workshops. NEXT aims to welcome traditionally excluded communities, such as handicapped individuals, to this space in order to learn from their experience. This collaboration space will assist NEXT in their mission to develop products that help all people. The lab is designed with universal design and accessibilty in mind. Modular furniture and casters allow for several room configurations to accommodate a range of activities. The axonometric views to the desmonstrate the Inclusive Design Lab set up for collaboration versus for individual work. Below are some of the Steelcase furnishings that make this room accessible for all.

STEELCASE FF&E

1. Flex Height-Adjustable Desk by Steelcase

2. Denizen Table by Coalesse

3. Savina Sofa by Viccarbe

POTENTIAL LAB CONFIGURATIONS

WELLNESS ROOM

UNVEIL

Bienenstock Student Design Competition

Niagara Falls, NY | 5000 sf

6 Weeks | Fall 2022

The powerful force of the Niagara River played a vital role in the prosperity of the Rust Belt. Hydroelectricity harnessed from the falls fueled mills and factories during industrialization. Today, a budding fine arts community holds a promising future in these areas. Unveil is centered around the power of art. A constant flow of new ideas and creations electrifies the gallery and its community. Inspired by the impressive rapids and falls, the gallery’s design aims to create a space that supports the constant flow of new creations and exhibitions. Varying displays provide artists with the flexibility to not just showcase individual pieces but rather create an immersive experience. The gallery provides innovative and flexible displays to accommodate all mediums of art and allow users to explore unique exhibits as they constantly change throughout the year. Glass partitions throughout the space allow for works to be unveiled to users as they meander throughout the space. This will encourage exploration, conversation, and inspire other artists showcase their own work in the space, leading to a constant cascade of new works flowing through the space. Ultimately, visitors will flow through a cascade of exhibits that highlight the power of the up-and-coming arts community.

Unveil is located in Niagara Falls, NY. The town is home to a dedicated arts community in need of space where artists and visitors can come together to celebrate the power of art. During industrialization, innovators discovered the ability to harness hydroelectricity from the falls. In a similar way, this gallery empowers the local arts community. The design provides innovative and flexible displays, inspired by the falls, which accommodate all mediums of art. Overall, the space will encourage exploration, conversation, and inspire other artists showcase their own work.

SPATIAL PLANNING

The gallery’s spatial arrangement encourages the stream of visitors to float through the gallery. The central glass veil appears to fall through the second to reach the ground level. Other glass veils and wayfinding techniques used on the floor offer various exhibition spaces and guide visitors on a fixed path of circulation. This willl allow artists to reveal different works as they progress through the space.

2. Literature display

3. Art Storage room

PARTI DIAGRAM

MATERIAL SELECTION

Material selections take inspiration from Niagara Falls both figuratively and literally. Glass partitions represent falling water through color, form, and transparency. The partitions are inspired by the work of sculptor Danny Lane, whose sculptures resemble waves through the use of ribboned glass. Stone materials such as dolomite and limestone are directly derived from the layers of sedimentary rock which make up Niagara Falls. Dolomite is used as a countertop material in both the gallery and residential kitchens. The limestone floor has been stained blue to create a stream that meanders through the gallery and guides users around the different exhibition spaces.

A variation of glass veils create distinct areas in the gallery. Each area features track lighitng, adequate wall space, and varrying pedistal sizes to accomodate all mediums of art. The partitions are beneficial to curators because they provide flexibilty and customizaton for showcasing work. The stream on the floor compliments the arrangement of partitions to create paths for visitors to follow when exploring the space. Curators can use this to their advantage when designing their ideal viewing experience for the user. As visitors rove through the gallery, works are unveiled to them along the way.

GALLERY FLOOR PLAN | NTS

FRAMEWORK

By Medical Research + Simulation Lab

Roanoke, VA | 11500 sf

7 Weeks | Spring 2022

Despite its familiarity, the human body will forever evoke curiosity. Developing a deeper understanding of its structure is crucial to the advancement of medicine. As we learn more about the inner-workings of our bodies, we are able to take a more proactive approach to disease prevention and wellness.

FrameWork is designed to be the ideal destination for medical students, researchers, and professionals to develop cutting edge approaches and practice their skills to ensure the highest quality care. The space is human centric at its core, and its mission is manifested in a variety of ways. The design draws inspiration from the many complex systems within the human body responsible for a person’s health. Similarly, medical technology requires interdisciplinary participation across a variety of fields in order to continually advance. Because of this, the pragmatic spatial plan offers a range of spaces which encourage collaboration and provide functionality to its inhabitants. This ultimately encourages and enables professionals to devote themselves to their work. Through innovations in approach, technology, and research, quality patient care is prioritized. Interior interventions modeled after structures within the human anatomy immerse users into a captivating and productive environment that inspires creations inherent to the Carilion Clinic. Ultimately, the design will encourage the wide demographic to work together towards one common goal - to create the strongest possible framework for the future of medicine.

SPATIAL PLANNING + PARTI DIAGRAM

The spatial arrangement and forms are guided by biological structures in the human body. The DNA ceiling element guides users from private offices and simulation spaces in the back to bright, collaborative spaces in the lower level. The hexagonal classroom and nearby offices take their form after the structure of chemical compounds. The variety in space types and large central gathering spaces enable professionals from many diciplines to work together in whatever environment works best for them.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN |

GROUND FLOOR

1. Junior Maker’s Space

2. Senior Maker’s Space

3. Storage

4. Presentation Space

5. Virtual Reality Debrief/Breakout Space

6. Virtual Reality Simulation Room

7. Kitchen + Lounge

8. Restrooms

9. Mother’s Room

10. Private Offices (4)

11. Debrief Space I

12. Patient waiting area

13. Home Health Sim Lab

14. Outpatient Sim Lab

15. TeleHealth Booths

16. Control Room

17. Conference Room

18. Debrief Space II

19. Debrief Space III

20. Classroom

MEZZANINE FLOOR

1. Main Lounge

2. Open Benching

3. Cafe Tables

4. Information Center

5. Informal Debrief Space

6. Staff Lockers

7. Reserved Benching

CAFE + LOUNGE

The center of the facility serves as a touchdown point. offices and meeting rooms surround the perimeter. Behind the Cafe is the main lecture space which is used for large meetings. The mezzanine level serves as a lounge and alternative workspace with benching along the perimeter. The lower level of the main floor offers flexible space for small team meetings and presentations. The VR simulation lab is also located here along with the maker's space.

DNA STRAND

The ceiling element represents the collaboration between professionals across many disipines coming together to create the future of medicine. Just like the human body, this space is a collection of complex systems working together

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

1. Aglow Night Lights by Interface

2. Solid Wood - Beach Oil by Steelcase

3. Bo Peep by Steelcase

4. Heathered PET - Navy Blue by Steelcase

5. Billiard Multi-Use by DesignTex

6. Buzz 2 - by Steelcase

7. Net Effect by Interface

8. Concrete

9. Framed Structure by Mohawk

The Maker's Space is a research space dedicated to user engagement and inclusive design. The Lab is used to lead user-centered research and workshops. FrameWork aims to welcome traditionally excluded communities, such as handicapped individuals, to this space in order to learn from their experience. This collaboration space will assist NEXT in their mission to develop products that help all people. The lab is designed with universal design and accessibilty in mind. Modular furniture and casters allow for several room configurations to accommodate a range of activities.

STEELCASE FF&E

1. Node with Tripod by Steelcase

2. Verb Trapezoid by Steelcase

MAKER'S SPACE

3. Work Slope Stool by West Elm

4. Common Table by Viccarbe

5. Plasma by Hightower

SIMULATION SPACES

ROOM

ON TR CK

Coworking Office

Roanoke, VA | 7500 sf

5 Weeks | Fall 2021

On Track is a Co-Working Facility in Roanoke, Virginia, built around the city’s rich rail history. The arrival of the railroad in the 1850’s completely transformed the area from rural countryside to a destination for business, transportation, and exploration. For years Roanoke served as a bustling transportation hub and gateway to the American West. Rail lines intertwined through the city created connections to ports and stations far beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the almost 200 years since the railroad was introduced to Roanoke, the city has evolved into much more than a railroad town. The area offers a plethora of outdoor activities, historic attractions, a vibrant arts community, and much more. Although the railway’s function is less active today, it laid the tracks for Roanoke’s ongoing prosperity.

With travel comes extensive opportunities for connection. This coworking space will serve as a hub for a wide range of networks, similar to a railway system. On Track provides a variety of spaces for today’s diverse demographic of employees and the ever-evolving workforce. The space offers an array of workspaces which differ in size, layout, privacy, acoustics, and overall functionality. This allows individuals to station themselves at their own discression. Spacially, all workspaces coverge at the central artery where communal spaces such as the lounge and cafe are located. Tracks in the floor design mimic rail neworks and encourage employees to veer off and utilize the different spaces. These design elements interlock to create an efficient, motivated workplace that keeps employees On Track.

The layout is guided by a central artery which runs through the main collaborative lounge, which is located adjacent to the cafe. All workspaces diverge into different stations, each with their own function. Wayfinding “tracks” integrated into the floor design encourage employees to navigate around the space, collaborate, and socialize.

FLOOR PLAN | NTS

11. Administrative Space

1. Reception Desk

2. Collaborative Lounge

3. Drop-In Benching

4. Personal Storage / Coat Rack

5. Cafe Lounge / Dining

6. Kitchen

7. Private Offices

8. Medium Conference Room

9. Restrooms

Private offices Lounge + cafe spaces

agency

12. Platform Lift

13. Offices - Private Agency

14. Conference Room - Private Agency

15. NIC

SPACE PLANNING + PARTI DIAGRAM

CAFE + LOUNGE

Located in the heart of downtown Roanoke, The Virginia Museum of Transportation is just a tweleve minute walk from the site of On Track. Sixty years ago, the museum’s original structure served as a freight station, and it has seen multiple renovations over the past sixty years. The museum is known for it’s prestigious exhibits and hospitality. The cafe space was designed to emulate a similar experience through use of refined materials such as marble, brass, and cherry wood. Dramatic accent lighting and grand interventions make the space a focal point of the office. During the day the space will serve as a cafe, and at night a swanky lounge for occupants to mingle.

NORTH FACING SECTION | NTS

EAST FACING SECTION | NTS

PASSENGER CARS

The collaborative lounge features three passenger train cars off the main track. These draw inspiration from the cars on display at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Their central location allows easy access from anywhere in the space. The ceiling and booths are upholstered with acoustic foam for privacy and noise control. These booths are designed to support a multitude of occasions. During office hours, they are the perfect drop-in spot for informal meetings and quick individual tasks. After hours, the cars transform into a focal point for social interaction and relaxation with co-workers.

LOBBY + LOUNGE

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

Roanoke’s rail history is reflected in the design through the use of raw materials such as exposed brick, wood, and metal. Marble, brass, and uphosltery embellish the otherwise industrial interior to curate a sophisticated and captivating space. Integration of these materials into structural elements such as archways, columns, iron partitions, and the passenger cars draws inspiration from famous Beaux Arts and Art Deco train stations across the United States. Furniture selections were made with adaptabilty and functionality at the forefront. Overall, these elements support universal design and accessibilty for the diverse demographic this office serves.

FURNISHINGS

BENCHING

Auteur Diagonals Black Glazed Porcelain Tile

Exposed Brick

Boston Cherry Wood Brass

Intuity Benching by Haworth

214 Bentwood Chair by Thonet

Cabana Lounge Sofa by Haworth

Planes Training Conference Table by Haworth

THANK YOU CONTACT

linkedin.com/in/matthew-angulo1/ matthewangulo@vt.edu

571-577-2228