McKenna Strauch Interior Design Portfolio

MCKENNA STRAUCH

I N T E R I O R D E S I G N P O R T F O L I O

ABOUTME

“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.�

-Frank Lloyd Wright I discovered my passion for design at a young age. Most of my adolescence was spent sketching, drawing floor plans, and designing buildings on just about anything I could get my hands on. Throughout my time in the Interior Design department at Abilene Christian University, I have developed a better understanding of what it takes to create inspiring spaces that are functional and adaptable. I strive to create designs that are effective and that challenge the way that people see design on a daily basis.

MCKENNA STRAUCH

EDUCATION:

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

ABILENE, TEXAS | AUGUST 2015 - MAY 2019 Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Associate of Art in Architecture

Minor concentration in Business

GPA: 3.73 / 4.0 254.717.2262 mbs14b@acu.edu 1201 Pinot Dr Abilene, TX 79601

WORK EXPERIENCE: INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN | HKS ARCHITECTS

DALLAS, TEXAS | JUNE 2018 - AUGUST 2018 Ordered & organized materials for projects

Created furniture & finish schedules Created presentation & material boards for clients Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop & InDesign

SALES ASSISTANT | LOFT ON 6TH

ABILENE, TEXAS | SEPTEMBER 2018 - MAY 2019 Aided customers with purchases & orders

Labeled & organized incoming merchandise Selected clothing & display for mannequins Reinforced store cleanliness

HONORS & AWARDS:

SCHOLASTIC

Deans Honor Roll | 2015-2019 John C. Steven’s Award | 2015-2019 Presidents Volunteer Service Award | 2015 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society | 2016-2019 Truax Family Scholarship | 2017 Robert & Mary Ann Hall Interior Design Scholarship | 2018

QUALIFICATIONS:

COMPUTER SKILLS

AutoCAD Revit InDesign Photoshop SketchUp Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PERSONAL SKILLS

Hand Rendering

Hand Drafting

Space Planning

Detail Oriented Punctual Organized Hard-working Teachable Self-motivated

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE SKETCHES/ HAND RENDERINGS

COMMERCIAL:

HOSPITALITY Cafe en nid d’abeille

Cafe en nid d’abeille “Honeycomb Cafe”

DSGN 232: DIGITAL DESIGN | SPRING 2017

This project required us to locate and choose a site in a city of our choice and to design a space given the site requirements and limitations. Cafe en nid d’abeille is located in Paris, France - just a 5 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. The building features a cafe on the first level and a private loft on the second level with a terrace overlooking the city of Paris. Cafe en nid d’abeille was also created to showcase furniture that was designed in DSGN 232 in conjunction with this project.

It was important for me to use the hexagon/honeycomb motif throughout the project. The second story geometric wall extrusion, color scheme, and furniture pieces all embody the hexagon concept and allowed me to embody a cohesive design concept.

PARIS, FRANCE 1500 SQFT

COLOR SCHEME

FIRST FLOOR CAFE

SECOND FLOOR LOFT

MATERIALS

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE SOUTH ELEVATION

SOUTH SECTION

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE EAST ELEVATION

EAST SECTION

MODEL Chipboard & Foamcore Scale: 1/4”= 1’0” To give a better understanding of the interior/exterior relationship I created a 3D model of Cafe en nid d’abeille to represent its orientation on the site as well as its relationship to the street and buildings surrounding it. The wood louvers on the exterior create a nice outdoor dining space that also diffuses light in the interior of the cafe. I also incorporated these louvers on the second level loft outside the master bedroom windows to create a sense of privacy.

Using two color contrasting materials I was able to create a unique model that not only showcases the building but how it compares to the site (the black foam core).

COMMERCIAL:

HEALTHCARE Hendrick Oncology Center

Hendrick Oncology Center DSGN 401: ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN | FALL 2018

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT “How does one become a butterfly? They have to want to learn to fly so much that they are willing to give up being a caterpillar.�

- Trina Paulus

A butterfly represents strength, beauty, perseverance, and transition. Though they may seem fragile and small they are symbols of great power. Much like humans, they go through periods of change, Their cocoon acts as a place of transformation and rejuvenation. It protects them from the outside world so that they can prepare to emerge in their new form.

The concept for the renovated Hendrick Oncology Center was inspired by none other than this. The purpose of the space is to act as the cocoon, to rejuvenate and protect the patients as they transform throughout their treatments and appointments. Features of the butterfly motif can be found all throughout the clinic to remind the patients of the perseverance and strength that they have.

REJUVENATION

COLOR SCHEME

PROTECTION

TRANSFORMATION

THERAPY/ TREATMENT

RECEPTION WELLBEING

PATIENT

SUPPORT

FIRST FLOOR

KEY: 1

15.

1) RECEPTION 2) COMMUNITY EDU. 3) BATHROOMS 4) CAFETERIA 5) GIFT SHOP 6) BILLING 7) NUTRITIONIST 8) PATIENT ADVOCATE 9) DOC. OFFICE WAITING 10) DOCTOR’S OFFICE 11) EXAM ROOM 12) CHAPEL 13) GARDEN 14) INFUSION 15) PHARMACY

2 3

14 5 13

12.

9

11.

4

6 7

10

8

SECOND FLOOR

0’

6’

12’

24’

38’

KEY: 2 3

12 13

1

9

11 6 7

10 8

4 5

1) SPA WAITING 2) MASSAGE 3) WIG BOUTIQUE 4) BATHROOMS 5) STORAGE 6) COUNSELING WAITING 7) THERAPIST 8) SOCIAL WORKER 9) FAMILY LOUNGE 10) FAMILY SUITE 11) EMPLOYEE BREAK RM. 12) NURSE’S STATION 13) IN-PATIENT ROOM

INFUSION

INFUSION STATIONS When designing the infusion spaces it was extremely important to me to create a space that allowed for privacy as well as community at the same time. The unique shape of the units was inspired by the shape of the butterfly’s wings when open. The pony high wall creates a sense of privacy while allowing the space to seem somewhat open - allowing light to flood the interior space.

WEILAND ACCORD RECLINER

FALCON DUNHILL BOOTH HAWORTH CAPELLINI MORRISON STOOL

CAFETERIA

CHAPEL

CHAPEL DESIGN

CHAPEL FLOOR PLAN

For the Hendrick Oncology Center Chapel, I wanted to stray away from the more traditional chapel style and create a space where people of any religion and belief could feel comfortable and at peace. Arranging the room with different seating types facing different directions allows users to look around the room instead of their eyes being fixed straight ahead much like in a typical chapel. The wood slats along the windows diffuse the light entering the room and create a nice ambiance along with the cove lighting above the wood ceiling feature.

COMMERCIAL:

CORPORATE we think

we think DSGN 302: INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGN | SPRING 2018

we think is a consulting company that specializes in rebranding client products and companies. Their purpose is to take seedling ideas and nurture them into flourishing marketing concepts. Clients are immersed in a creative environment that caters to their specific needs as well as an experience that leaves them with a unique branding concept.

The space emphasizes the playfulness of nature while remaining professional and presentable. Curvilinear walls help to guide clients throughout the space while offering an organic contrast to sharp wall corners. Bright colors promote productivity to both employees and clients - making the space more lively and energetic and also function as way finding throughout the office space.

ENTRY HEARTH FILE / PRINT

COLLABORATION RECEPTION

PRINCIPALS BRAND SPECIALISTS

FLOOR PLAN To minimize heavy traffic the layout of the we think office was crucial to my design.

Client focused areas are located adjacent to or right off the Reception area. The Big Guy Client Room sits just behind the reception desk and is where most of the client interaction will occur.

Employee spaces are incorporated next.

I wanted the Branding Specialists to be in a centralized location as they are a major part of the company. Their open office is easily visible from the reception and gives clients a “behind the scenes” look into the work that goes on at we think. More private spaces such as the Principals Offices, Respite Rooms, and the Hearth/File Rooms are located at the very back of the office to remain out of sight of clients. Colors used throughout the spaces are unique to their specific areas and are also reflected on the floor plan for easy way finding and area identification.

CONFERENCE

MATERIALS

Since the space is driven by the influence of nature I utilized a living “green” wall as a focal point in the Reception area that also showcase the we think logo. It is important that when the client first enters the space that they have an immediate idea of the concept of the space. The green wall also brings significant texture/ pattern into the space compared to many of the other materials.

0’

6’

12’

24’

KEY:

38’

RECEPTION / WAITING CONFERENCE ROOM BIG GUY CLIENT ROOM BRAND SPECIALISTS / INTERNS COLLABORATION ROOM SUB WAITING GOLDEN BOY / GIRL PRINCIPAL OFFICE RESPITE HEARTH ROOM FILE / PRINT ROOM ELECTRICAL / TELECOMMUNICATIONS STAFF

BRANDING SPECIALISTS 2

Section 3 Copy 1 3/16" = 1'-0"

15’ 10’

12’

8’

1

Section 3 3/16" = 1'-0"

DESIGN CONCEPT

3

Section 4 3/16" = 1'-0"

The concept of we think is very nature driven. When coming up with my concept I realized how it began to develop and grow into something I couldn’t have imagined. I began to think how ideas are like seeds. They start small but as you tend to them and nurture them they grow into seedlings and eventually blossom into something larger than life.

PLANT YOUR

ROOTS WITH US

BIG GUY CLIENT ROOM

COMMERCIAL:

ENTERTAINMENT Sewell Auditorium

Sewell Auditorium

G r o u p P r o j e ct w i t h M e a g a n F o r d DSGN 302: INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGN | SPRING 2018

“The purpose of a theater is to put the audience in a better position to understand the world around them.”

- Mark Fortier

Sewell Auditorium is currently located on the corner of EN 16th and Campus Ct. Sitting just off the Lunsford Trail, Sewell measures roughly 80 ft x 179 ft. By maintaining the current facade of the building and adding onto it, we will be able to embody the past, present, and future ACU. The renovation of the current Sewell Auditorium will not only provide the theater department with a new performance space, but also helps modernize some of ACU’s history and showcases the development of the University through design.

This includes introducing and maintaining key architectural design elements found all over campus as well as enhancing the facade of the existing building. Our renovation allows for 549 guests among both the lower level as well as the second level mezzanine. The floor plan hosts a basement with full mens & womens dressing rooms, storage, a pit, floor & mezzanine level seats, and a third story private reception space.

SITE & SPACE PLANNING

SOUTH ELEVATION & SECTION

ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANEL

The Aluminum Composite Panel on the exterior unifies Sewell with many other buildings located on campus and creates a modern and cohesive look. It is a unique modern contrast to the classical and traditional features of the original building shell.

AUDITORIUM

WOOD ACOUSTICAL CEILING PANELS

Wood Acoustical Panels along the ceiling and walls of the Auditorium help absorb sound but also create movement within the space. Starting up high on the second floor mezzanine level, the ceiling pieces seem to “float” down and direct the audiences’ eyes to the stage.

RESIDENTIAL:

MULTI-FAMILY Dubai Oasis

Dubai Oasis DSGN 401: ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGN | FALL 2018

This “Dubai Oasis”, located on the 62nd floor of the Elite Tower, is home to a wealthy VP Gas Executive and his wife. The couple moved to Dubai from the United States after all their children left home so that he could be closer to clients. Often times, the VP will entertain and host guests and clients, either company affiliated or other outside partners from around the world. Though the clients are not a practicing Muslims, they want their apartment to reflect the values and beliefs of the Muslim religion to accommodate to their guests.

The space is designed to bring the lushness of a desert oasis into the city. By combining luxurious whites, lush greens, and sandy beige tones the space acts as an escape from the ornate city of Dubai and offers a more comforting environment to its owners and the guests that will be hosted here. Traditional Muslim architectural design elements along with modern geometric lines adorn the apartment and create a minimalist space that showcases Muslim design and its impact on the client’s lives.

COLOR SCHEME

MATERIALS

SPACE PLANNING To honor Dubai privacy and purity laws, I wanted to create a differentiation of spaces throughout the apartment. I have placed the “public” spaces that guests will be interacting with along the south-west side. These spaces have a direct view of Mecca and will be filled with warm, natural sunlight throughout the day. The “private” spaces are secluded and hidden from the public spaces - tucked away to create a barrier in the line of sight between the two areas for more privacy. I also utilized traditional Muslim screens that function as room dividers but also bring more of the culture into the apartment.

COLORED FLOOR PLAN

PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC PRIVATE

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5.

3.

7.

24’

30’

8.

KEY:

1.

4.

12’

FURNISHED FLOOR PLAN

6.

2.

6’

10.

13.

8.

9.

12.

11.

1) ENTRY 2) LIVING ROOM 3) FORMAL DINING ROOM 4) FAMILY ROOM 5) MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 6) LAUNDRY ROOM 7) KITCHEN 8) PUBLIC BATHROOM 9) GUEST BEDROOM 10) GUEST BATHROOM 11) MASTER BEDROOM 12) MASTER BATHROOM 13) HOME OFFICE

MASTER BEDROOM

HIGHTOWER MARTINI SIDE TABLE

ARPER SAARI BENCH

HEMNES BED

MASTER BATHROOM

DELTA IV WHITE

FORMAL DINING ROOM

IKEA MARKOR DINING SET

ARPER SAARI CHAIR

The concept of an open floor plan allowed me to let these two public driven spaces flow into one another. By not separating the Formal Dining and the Living Room the space seems larger and the clients have the ability of hosting larger events and accommodating larger numbers of guests in their home. By leaving these two spaces open I was also able to allow light to fill the space and reach further into the interior of the home as well.

OFFECCT CIRCUS TABLE

IKEA GULLHOMEN ROCKER

LIVING ROOM

FURNITURE:

FURNITURE DESIGN The Beekeeper’s Collection

The Beekeeper’s Collection DSGN 232: DIGITAL DESIGN | SPRING 2017

For this project I was inspired by the “honeycomb” or hexagon shape. I chose to repeat the hexagon motif in all three pieces (some more abstract as others) so they could be displayed as a cohesive set or collection.

The design process entailed gathering preliminary anthropometric data in order to design the pieces to be fully functional. Once the dimensions were finalized, the pieces were created in AutoCAD and then cut out on a CNC Router on 1/2” plywood and manually put together. The pieces all fit within one another to limit the use of nails/screws - creating a seamless design.

OFF

ON

The Beekeeper’s Lamp features velum and string details to diffuse the light and create an intricate texture on the exterior.

Dimensions: 10 3/4” H x 1’ 2” L

The Beekeeper’s Coffee Table features the same inspired hexagon shape. An additional third leg was added to the design for stability.

Dimensions: 1’ 8” H x 3’ 10” L x 2‘ 2“ D

The Beekeeper’s Chair much like the table features a third leg for support as well as aluminum rods to reduce wobbliness.

Dimensions: 1’ 8” H x 3’ 10” L x 2‘ 2“ D

SKETCHES:

HAND RENDERINGS Various Works

Hand Renderings VARIOUS CLASSES | FALL 2015 - SPRING 2019

KITCHEN PERSPECTIVE | FALL 2016 Watercolor & Micron

PINE TREE | FALL 2016

Prismacolor Marker & Micron

FALLINGWATER by FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT | FALL 2016 Featured in the End of the Year Show | Watercolor & Micron

MASTER BEDROOM FURNITURE | FALL 2017 Watercolor & Micron

I N T E R I O R D E S I G N P O R T F O L I O

mbs14b@acu.edu 254.717.2262

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