meg thames interior design portfolio
residential design
client profile
The homeowner’s purchased a unit in the Skybridge complex because of its urban location and visually interesting design. The building appears to be “in the clouds” and reminds the couple of the wideopen feel of the sea. The three bedroom unit offers enough room for a music studio/ home office and a child’s room in the future.
SKYBRIDGE - 737 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL
ROOM & BOARD FURNITURE
foyer The foyer is an indication of the couple’s personality. It is a combination of subdued colors and geometric shapes with a touch of drama. The muted grey tones of the ledge, floor and soft wall color help set the stage to showcase the homeowners art collections. The suspended light fixture adds to the harmony by combining the use of a rectilinear form with light.
PAINT - FOYER
LIGHT FIXTURE - FOYER
N
NTS NORTH VIEW - FOYER
FLOOR - WOOD
living area
FABRIC - CHAIR
STONE - MANTEL
TILE - FIREPLACE
LEATHER - SOFA
WEST VIEW - LIVING AREA
The living area seamlessly continues the design concept from the foyer. The use of the linear glass tile it combines a touch of understated drama in the reflective quality of glass with the muted colors. The open concept fireplace blends into the buildings exterior and is reinforced by the rectilinear shape of the mantel and hearth. The sofa reinforces the focal wall with its shape and color. The circular support column is integrated into the room by using a side chair and round accent tables. The wing chair helps balance the column with its volume and subtle curvilinear shape.
master bedroom The large master
bedroom is ideal for creating two distinct functions: a sleeping and a gathering area. The two areas are successfully combined through the use of color, balance and harmony. The room is painted in a soft blue/grey, which enhances the feeling of openness. This is continued in the fabric colors and textures along with the form of the furniture.
ROOM & BOARD DRESSER
FABRIC - BED COVER
PAINT - BEDROOM
NORTH VIEW - BED ROOM
FABRIC - HEADBOARD
FABRIC - CHAIR
ROOM & BOARD CHAIR
project description
Explores the relationships between material and form with a hands-on approach to designing and fabricating objects and furniture.
custom furniture & lighting
cut sheet - Key Notes & Specs 1. Product to be cut from 3/4” construction grade unfinished birch plywood. 2. Fabricator will not make any changes to the design without the written approval of designer. 3. Dry fit all pieces - make sure all pieces are correct. 4. Sand cut pieces with 120 grit sandpaper, in the direction of grain, wipe dust off cut pieces. Repeat steps using 150 grit sandpaper until cut pieces are smooth to the touch.
2' 3" 4
63 4" 1" 72
1" 72 3" 4
1" 72
3" 4
3" 4
1" 72
1" 72
1" 84
8. Assemble pieces according to drawings using wood glue.
113 4"
1" 72
7. Apply 2 to 3 coats Minwax Satin Finish Polyurethane. Follow directions on can.
3" 4
6. Stain all cut pieces with Minwax - Special Walnut, oil based stain with foam brush. Follow staining instructions on Minwax can.
113 4"
3" 4
5. Use damp cloth to remove all access dust and allow pieces to dry. Use painters tape to cover wood surfaces that will be glued to form joinery.
3" 4
TABLE - SIDE ELEVATION
The table concept developed from two facets of the human spine: delicate vs. function. The legs represent the vertebrae and are connected by separate rectangular dowels. The top is constructed of two pieces with a 3/4” opening to represent the delicate space between each bone. All pieces came from a single sheet of furniture grade plywood using only wood joinery techniques and wood glue. A walnut stain and a clear satin polyurethane finish completed the table.
2'-8"
4’ x 8’ CUT SHEET DRAWING
coffee table
concept
PLAN VIEW
concept The parameters for the hanging light fixture consisted of using only recycled cardboard and a single bulb. The fixture is constructed of shredded chipboard and adhered together with Mod Podge. The pieces were then glued to a corrugated cardboard frame. The concept derived from the moon with its uneven texture and the varying degree’s of luminosity. The fixture captures the stark difference in light and dark or day and night.
DISCOVERY.COM
light fixture
concept
Ando’s style can be described as transparent geometry combined with the belief that life is a constant struggle and that conflict can incite passion. His works are limited to a few materials and are stripped bare of any decoration. The exposed materials/textures are meant to work in harmony with the typography and this further reinforces his intent.
interior detail - gallery retrospective of Tadao Ando
1
2
2
1
4
4
3 EXIT TO HALL
EXIT TO HALL 2
1
DISPLAY WALL
3
A
A STORAGE CABINET
STORAGE CABINET
STORAGE ROOM RECEPTION DESK ELEVATOR
OPEN TO BELOW ROW HOUSE - COURTYARD
DISPLAY WALL
ELEVATOR
B
B
BALCONY
BRIDGE OPEN TO BELOW
2
DISPLAY WALL
EXIT TO BALCONY
C C CONCRETE BENCH
1
CHURCH OF THE LIGHT
CONFERENCE AREA
POOL
D D
BALCONY
1
DISPLAY WALL
EXIT TO BALCONY
2
NTS FLOOR - 1
N
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
NTS FLOOR - 2
N
1
2
3
4
1
A
2
4
3
A
BEGA PENDANT
B
B
SOFIT SOFIT SOFIT LIGHTOLIER FIXTURE
C
C GYP BOARD CEILING PANELS
GYP BOARD CEILING PANELS
AIR VENT AIR VENT
D D
NTS FLOOR - 1 RCP
N
LIGHTOLOGY PENDANT
NTS FLOOR - 2 RCP
N
TOP RAIL
MID RAIL
ROOF PLANE 27’ A.F.F.
SOFIT
SOLID BACKING REQUIRED
DISPLAY WALLS
1/4” GLASS
HIDDEN HANGER BOLT
DISPLAY
FACE OF WALL GLASS PANEL GUARD RAIL
BALCONY
2 POST
2ND FLOOR PLANE 12’ A.F.F.
POURED CONCRETE WALLS
WALL MOUNT RAIL DETAIL NTS
GLASS PANEL STAIR RAIL BRUSHED ALUMINUM
DISPLAY
STAIRS
BOTTOM RAIL
GROUND PLANE
STAIR RAIL & GUARD
1
MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - NORTH VIEW NTS
1
GUARD/STAIR RAIL DETAIL NTS
3
RAIL CAP DETAIL NTS
POURED CONCRETE RECEPTION COUNTERTOP
ROOF PLANE 27’ A.F.F.
SOFIT
2
WINDOWS
DESK ELEV. BACK VIEW NTS POURED CONCRETE COUNTERTOP
3/4” MDF CLAD IN WOOD VENEER (FRONT & BACK)
RECEPTION / CABINET WALNUT VENEER
POURDED CONCRETE SLABS
CABINET
2ND FLOOR PLANE 12’ A.F.F. SOFIT
1”X 3” MDF CLAD IN WOOD VENEER ON ALL SIDES
3/4” ADJUSTABLE SHELF CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE. 1/2” LIP ON STANDARDS & BRACKETS INTERIOR OF CABINET CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE
ENTRANCE 3/4” SUBSTRATE CLAD IN WOOD VENEER (FRONT & BACK)
CABINET WOOD SLATS ON DESK & CABINET
POOL
RECEPTION
GROUND PLANE BASE
2
MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - SOUTH VIEW NTS
1
DESK DETAIL NTS
concept
The Children’s Center of Darfur is originally inspired by the film “Memento” in which a man loses his ability to form new memories due to physical and mental trauma. The film captures how easily it is to manipulate others into becoming violent. The concept arose out of a humanitarian need to help heal physical and mental trauma, more specifically for the child soldiers in Sudan.
project manager - Meg Thames team - Christiana Cabral, Tina Garvin, Luis Sanchez
team project the children’s center of Darfur
HOSPITAL
DORMS THERAPY CENTER COURTYARD
FENCE
WELCOME CENTER CANOPY
KITCHEN & BATH FACILITES
SCHOOL N
NTS
location
TESSLLAR BLOG FROM: ANTONI MYSLIBORSKI
DENVER AIRPORT
123RF STOCK PHOTOS
The center is located in the capital city of Al Fashir of North Darfur, Sudan. Al Fashir is ideal because two refugee camps are located nearby. It is also the only city in the region that has an infrastructure and population to support the facility.
mission The goal is to enable male child
soldiers ages 15 and under to become mentally stable and productive members of society. It will also give the boys a sense of security as well as a place to recover from the emotional and physical trauma that has been forced upon them.
MODEL BUILDERS - CRISTIANA CABRAL, TINA GARVIN, MEG THAMES
AP PHOTO: NASSER NASSER: MUD FACTORY, SUDAN
ROOF - CORRUGATED METAL
CLAY HUT - TEST MODEL
Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago library redesign
concept The library remodel was conceived from images of the Royal Library in Copenhagen and Native American folk art images called Kokopelli. The Royal Library incorporates serpentine multi levels that are connected by soaring walls of glass. The Kokopelli image may have originally been a representation of ancient Native American traders. I applied this image to represent movement and vibrancy that leads to a desire to increase the creative thought process. The combination of these two different images has created a remodel that is meant inspire learning in a collaborative and open environment.
SECTION 2 - NORTH WALL
2
EMPLOYEE WRK. RM.
PUBLIC COPY AREA
GLASS ELEVATOR
CIRCULAR BOOK SHELVES
BOOK SHELF & ATTACHED LIGHT FIXTURE
1
GLASS ELEVATOR
SHELVES & ATTACED FIXTURE
STUDY CARRELS
CIRCULAR BOOK SHELF
1
OPEN TO BELOW
CIRCULATION DESK
2
OPEN TO BELOW
CONFERENCE AREA
COMPUTER AREA
NTS FLOOR - 1
N
CIRCULATION DESK - 1ST FLOOR
NTS FLOOR - 2
N
CHANDELIER FIXTURE
10” PENDANT FIXTURE
CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURE
10” PENDANT FIXTURE
8’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE
10’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE
NTS FLOOR - 1 RCP
N
CHANDELIER FIXTURE
CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURE
NTS FLOOR - 2
N
AGATI FURNITURE
UPHOLSTERY
LIGHTOLOGY - PENDANT
AGATI FURNITURE
WOOD FINISH - FURNITURE
ARMSTRONG TECHZONE
VISA LIGHTING - SUSPENSION
LIGHTOLOGY - SERGEI
UPHOLSTERY - CHAIRS
AGATI FURNITURE
AGATI FURNITURE
SHAW CARPET - INFINITE TILE
SECTION 1 - EAST WALL
concept The hotel embraces Dubai’s seafaring past with the artisan craftmanship of the dhow construction. The dhow is an ancient sailing vessel and is the finest example of the Arab seafaring tradition. The rooms will offer an understated elegance while embracing the natural weathered tones of the dhow. Detail is reminiscent of iron nails and cords used to construct the dhow along with carvings on the bow and transom. The sail is represented in the natural colored upholstery in varying shades and texture.
GETTY IMAGES
ELEVATION 1 - HOTEL LOBBY - WEST VIEW
hotel redesign Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MEN
BACK 0F HOUSE
LOBBY - MOSAIC TILE
CHANDELIER - WROUGHT IRON
WOMEN BACKLIT SCREENS
CHECK-IN
CHANDELIERS RUGS - LOBBY
BAR CEILING RECLAIMED WOOD BEAMS
WOOD BEAMS
BAR AREA ELEVATORS
PENDANTS
NTS
N
TERRAZO - LOBBY FLOOR
PENDANT FIXTURE - BAR
NTS RCP
N
LOBBY - ARM CHAIR LOBBY - GRASS CLOTH
LOBBY - FABRIC
LOBBY - END TABLE
LOBBY - COFFEE TABLE
ELEVATION 2 - HOTEL LOBBY - NORTH VIEW
LOBBY - LEATHER SOFA
NTS
N
KING BED ROOM
KING BED ROOM
SUITE ROOM
SUITE ROOM
WALL SCONCES HOTEL ROOMS - WALLPAPER
SUITE - WALL SCONCE
WALL SCONCES
COUNTER LIGHT
RECESSED LIGHTS
WALL SCONCES SUITE - COFFEE TABLE
CORRIDOR - LIGHT BOX
RECESSED LIGHTS
NTS
N
KING ROOM - CARPET
KING SUITE - LIGHT FIXTURE
RECESSED LIGHTS
CHANDELIER
NTS RCP
N
suite
KING SUITE - SINK
ELEVATION 1 - SUITE - SOUTH VIEW
KING SUITE - CARPET
PLATFORM BED FRAME ELEVATION 2 - SUITE - NORTH VIEW
ELEVATION 3 - SUITE - EAST VIEW
ELEVATION 4 - SUITE - WEST VIEW
NTS
N
king room
corridor RECESSED LIGHTING
LIGHT BOX
LIGHT BOX
ELEVATION 1 - KING ROOM - WEST VIEW
NTS
ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW
ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW
N
NTS RCP
N
light box
concept The idea is to explore day lighting as an alternative and supplemental means of lighting design. The project includes selecting an architect (Tod Williams/Billie Tsien) that includes natural light in their designs and create a 3-D model based on their style.
VIGNETTE - HOUSE 1995
PHOENIX ART MUSEUM - 1996