Melissa Lies - Portfolio by Melissa Lies

PORTFOLIO.

MELISSA M. LIES, LEED GA | INTERIOR DESIGN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

WELCOME

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University. After I graduate in May of 2017, with a Bachelor of Science in Design, Housing and Merchandising and an option in interior design, I will pursue a career in commercial interior design. Throughout my education, I have maintained a major GPA of 4.0 and achieved my LEED Green Associate accreditation. I have worked as an undergraduate research assistant for an interior design faculty member, and worked on several research assignments primarily focused on senior cohousing communities. In the fall of 2015, my research faculty advisor and I submitted an abstract to the 2015 IDEC Call for Abstracts, and our submission was selected for presentation at the 2016 Annual IDEC Conference. I entered in additional design competitions including the 2015/2016 IDEC Competition and the 2015 STIR Competition. I have experience in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and additional digital and hand rendering methods. 316-841-4834

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LEADERSHIP United States Green Building Council (USGBC) | Aug. 2015 to Present American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) | Aug. 2013 to Present International Interior Design Association (IIDA) | Sept. 2015 to Present International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) | Aug. 2015 to Present The PwEwTwE Project | Aug. 2014 to Present Freshman Scholar Leaders | Aug. 2013 to Aug. 2014

HONORS AND AWARDS Wentz Semester Research Grant | Spring 2016 OSU Non-resident Achievement Scholarship | Fall 2013 to Present College of Human Sciences Scholarships | Fall 2014 to Present National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Fall 2014 to Present Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll 4.0 GPA | Fall 2013 to Present Father Clement Pribil Scholarship | Awarded Fall 2015 IFMA Scholarship | Awarded Fall 2015 MELISSA.LIES@OKSTATE.EDU

HOMETOWN: WICHITA, KS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 5

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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LIGHTING STUDY

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COMPETITION ENTRY

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

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MODEL BUILDING

RETAIL DESIGN | RENDERING & PRESENTATION SPRING 2015 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

The focus of this project was to create a multifunctional retail space appropriately sized for a small town. Working with a partner, we located a small retail store in Cushing, OK. We adjusted our programming to fit the needs of the actual clientele in Cushing, and designed a renovation for the space.

La Fontana di Cioccolato, is not only a retail store to purchase chocolate fondue and homemade pastries, but also functions as a coffee shop featuring a chocolate fountain wall for clientele to enjoy with various chocolate pairings.Â

North rendered perspective

Northeast rendered perspective

Un-rendered floor plan

CAD | SKETCHUP | KERKYTHEA | PHOTOSHOP

La Fontana di Cioccolato logo

Southeast rendered perspective

CEO OFFICE | RENDERING & PRESENTATION

MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2015

argo tea CEO and founder

Arsen Avakian

a g e : 38 g e n d e r : Male a b o u t : Avakian emigrated

to the U.S. in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as a start up company specialist. Since then he has dedicated his time to the expansion and success of Argo Tea. about argo tea:

Argo Tea works to provide customers with delicious beverages while promoting health, diversity and sustainability. headquarters:

Chicago, Illinois a r t i f a c t : a custom tea brewing

cabinet for the CEO to highlight new and favorite tea products for himself and visitors.

Rendered Floor Plan artifact items

Client Profile

The purpose of this project was to design an executive office for the CEO of our choice. After a client profile and mood board, we designed a custom rendered floor plan which was required to be approximately 500 square feet. Â

Mood Board

Materials and selection board

North Rendered Perspective

An additional requirement was to design a custom artifact. I chose to design a custom tea cabinet for the CEO to be placed between the space delegated as his personal office and private conference room, which could be accessed from both sides, providing functional use and a display of the companies product.

Northeast Rendered Perspective

CAD | SKETCHUP | KERKYTHEA | PHOTOSHOP

THE VELADROME HOTEL | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FALL 2015 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

As a semesterlong project we developed construction documents for the construction of a hotel suite, and the renovation of the lobby to be a fictional hotel and restaurant, The Veladrome, in Oklahoma City, OK. Included are examples of construction documents for various floor plans, schedules, elevations, and section details from the project. The project was divided into two sections: construction documents for the hotel suite, and construction documents for the lobby renovation. Process Work

CAD | PHOTOSHOP

Representation is not to scale

THE VELADROME HOTEL | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | FALL 2015

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

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

 

    

 









 







  







       









 



 





 

















 





   





  













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 



 

  





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

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  











 

 

 

 

  

 















  



 

 

 

 





 











 









 







  







  



 

 





















 

  









 

 







 

  

 





 

  







   



  









 





 



  













 













 













 

 











  











 









 



 











 











   











 



   





















     





     



 

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

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 

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

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



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

 













 

 

















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











 























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 



























 



    





 







 



   











  







 

  

 

 













  

















 











 

















 











 



 

 

















    











        



























 

  

































  

























 





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







 



 





 







  



















  

  

   









 



              























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John Smith 303 NW 13th Street

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The Veladrome Hotel

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THE VELADROME HOTEL | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FALL 2015 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Representation are not to scale

THE VELADROME HOTEL | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | FALL 2015

Representation are not to scale

CAD

HARAMAYA MUSEUM, ETHIOPIA | LIGHTING STUDY SPRING 2016 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

As an introductory exercise in lighting design, we were provided with the opportunity to design a museum interior for the Haramaya Museum in Ethiopia. We were provided with a basic existing perspective and were allowed to alter the space to meet our design needs. Then we were required to explore a minimum of 5 different lighting techniques, security and HVAC considerations including basic specification information.

PHOTOSHOP

Process Sketches

Composite Sketch

Individual Lighting Studies

IDEC COMPETITION ENTRY | DESIGN

MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | FALL 2015

ENVIRONMENTALLY COLLABORATIVE CONCEPT STATEMENT The design of Shared Spaces encompasses the revolutionary concepts of vertical learning and service learning with a focus on designing collaborative workspaces for the OKC business district. Shared Spaces embodies the collaborative work environment that millennials gravitate toward. (QUOTE) By applying these elements to the educational environment, the negative stigma commonly associated with classrooms can be eliminated, and a liberating environment can emerge by employing this model that both represents and facilitates vertical learning spaces. Additionally, this allows Shared Spaces to serve as a physical example for the community of what to expect from collaborative workspaces. The principles that cater to collaborative work spaces crossover and embody the nature of vertical and service learning pedagogies, as well as inspire “esprit de corps,” morale, in students, faculty, and all collaborators at Shared Spaces and within the Oklahoma City community (Delfino, Cocreate: A Context for Collaboration.) In collaborative work environments, colleagues collaborate with people of different age groups and experience levels, which is also seen in vertical and service learning. The collaborative nature of the Shared Spaces environment will be further developed through invitations to multiple interior design programs apart from the affiliated university. These programs will blend to create additional diversity and collaboration within Shared Spaces, eliminating narrow schools of thought while addressing design problems, and inviting more opportunity for success. The contemporary design with an industrial flair, or naturalistic urban, appeals to the millennial generation and introduces unique applications of materials. Creating a space that is design forward encourages the students to accomplish innovative endeavors to better the community, and ultimately progress the discipline that is interior design through practice and education. REFERENCES:

STORAGE

SHARED SPACES

RESTROOM

COFFEE STATION

RESTROOM

ELEVATOR LIVING WALL GALLERY

RECEPTION

FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE

SECOND FLOOR STUDIO PERSPECTIVE

Edetrac in di etilnemedi sum. Quit quam niu cae maio, consil vitiaed fure, fuis sent ium populica; ina, obus horur, Ti. Mus, norditam. Cat omaceperei cernihi ncepsenatiae in st publiaet L. Do, dum pris faciam hossolicut fur lostre quiti, C. Vivitus, pra, nis nocto cususulto coenes endiis, se mortaliam Romnem ducit.

Shared Spaces, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is affilated with the University of Oklahoma but will also facilitate students from Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and high school seniors from the surrounding areas. This location is located between all three universities, and can cater to high school seniors from the surrounding Oklahoma City area, including Arcadia, Bethany, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Norman, and Yukon. Although the location provides convenient access to these CIDA accredited universities, and is available to numerous high schools, the location is still within 20 miles of Norman, where the University of Oklahoma’s main campus is located. As Oklahoma City is working to revitalize its downtown area, the concepts of collaborative workspaces are paralleled to the city’s efforts to evolve into a more modern environment. As the business district in Oklahoma City is thriving, changes to their workplaces encourage millennials to come and bring new ideas to assist the city’s growth. Oklahoma launched the Downtown Strategic Initiative in 2010, and the Commercial District Revitalization Program in the fall of 2010 (Citation.) Both of these programs were initiated to encourage redevelopment and growth throughout the city, and provide proof that the Oklahoma City area is not only open to new ideas, but invites the opportunity to grow as a community. These characteristics provide an excellent canvas for the vertical and service learning efforts of Shared Spaces and encourages the community’s further success in these initiatives.

Presentation Board #1

INFORMAL PRESENTATION

SITE ANALYSIS

LOUNGE

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SMART | Visual Collaboration Solution Provides a hard stable surface that is an appealing rapidly renewable resource, and is a low emitting material. HP | Design Jet SD Pro Multifunction Printer Provides a hard stable surface that is an appealing rapidly renewable resource, and is a low emitting material.

MULTI-PERSON OFFICE

Porta-Trace | Porta-Trace / Gagne 36 x 48” Light Table Provides a hard stable surface that is an appealing rapidly renewable resource, and is a low emitting material.

A versatile workspace | The custom collaborative drafting tables allow for mobility and multiple configerations within the studio while providing a flexible environment for student and user personal work or group collaboration.

4 FORMAL PRESENTATION

A versatile workspace | The custom office desks allow for mobility within the workspace while providing a flexible environment for faculty individual work or faculty collaboration.

FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2 | SCALE: 3/16” = 1’-0”

SHARP | MX-3140N Provides a hard stable surface that is an appealing rapidly renewable resource, and is a low emitting material.

10 LOUNGE AND LOCKER SPACE

ELEVATOR

RESTROOM TECHNOLOGY LAB

MATERIAL AND RESOURCE LAB

SHARED SPACES

Armstrong | Bamboo | Red Fox Provides a hard stable surface that is an appealing rapidly renewable resource, and is a low emitting material.

Datile | Ceramic Tile | Iceberg QH82 Provides a customizable shape to allow for the pentagon motif throughout the space.

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 Florence Knoll Lounge Chair Selected for a modern style component and allows for individual waiting or study. May accomodate collaboration when paired with settee. Sustanability | Greenguard IAQ Certification Knoll Textiles: Hourglass in Wire

Knoll | Florence Coffee Table | Rectangle The transparent quality of the glass table contributes to an open lounge area. Sustanability | Greenguard Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certification Metal base with glass top

FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1 | SCALE: 3/16” = 1’-0”

STUDIO

9 DiamondLife | Galvanized Steel | Baseboard and Cornice Provides a modern look and protect the base of the walls from potential damage.

Florence Knoll Settee The settee option for lounge seating provides opportunity for socialization within the lounge space. Sustanability | Greenguard IAQ Certification Knoll Textiles: Hourglass in Wire

American Seating | Acton Auditorium Chair This ergonomic swivel chair not only provides comfort for the user, but also allows for collaboration. Chairs swivel to the front when unoccupied. Momentum Upholstery: Basalt

Steelcase | QiVi Collaborative Chair Selected for ergonomic design that self adjusts for posture changes. Sustanability | Cradle to Cradle Certified (CM) Indoor Advantage Gold Green Guard Certified Gaja: Apple Green Durango: Alabaster Custom Office Desks The mobile triangular desks were designed to facilitate collaboration as well as independednt work for faculty members. They serve as a learning example of module seating for the community.

Custom Carabiner Hooks Designed to secure hanging mugs in receptionist area to protect the health, safety and welfare of occupants due to the increases in platetectonic movement in Okalhoma (USGS). Bisley | Drawer Space Unit The 3 and 4 drawer option from Bisley allows the studio to provide storage for up to 26 students. Azure Light Texture

Custom Collaborative Drafting Tables These custom drafting tables have wheels to facilitate movement throughout the space and encourage collaboration. Wheels have locks to ensure safety during stationary work, and drawers provide temporary storage for users.

Steelcase | Circa Modular Seating Mirrors the curvliniear lines of the reception desk on the first floor creating a cohesive element between the two floor. Sustanability | Green Guard Certified Gaja: Apple Green

Knoll | Pixel by Mark Krusin Selected for a versitle collaborative surface that can adjust in height for various needs and may be angled up to provide additional presentation space during community events.

Mannington | Colorscape Stair Tread | Square Provides an attractive slip-resistant solution for the staircase.

Sherwin-Williams | ProIndustrial Acrylic Coating | Skyfall SW 9049 Evening Shadow SW 7662 Provides low VOC emissions and is GreenGuard Certified.

Presentation Board #2

The 2015 IDEC Student Design Competition requirements provided the opportunity to design an outreach facility called Shared Spaces for a university. It is a collaborative educational environment where solutions could be found for community design problems. My team member and I developed a design solution for the vertical learning and service learning environment. We had two weeks to develop the final deliverables which included the contents represented on the left.

PHOTOSHOP | CAD | INDESIGN

DORM ROOM DESIGN |PRESENTATION

DESIGN CONCEPT STATEMENT :

scale: 1/4” = 1’

rendered views

PROJECT 1: A DORM ROOM OF THE FUTURE

A CLASSIC TWIST

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floor plan and design concept statement

42” DRESSING CIRCLE OPT. 2

Placement of furniture items produces an element of privacy and functionality. Chairs have optional pull out ottoman. The beds are placed at opposite ends to ensure separation of sleep areas, and the additional furniture can be maneuvered in positions for increased group communication or individualized study.

PROJECT 1: A DORM ROOM OF THE FUTURE

FLOOR PLAN : 42” DRESSING CIRCLE OPT. 1

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A CLASSIC TWIST

There are certain elements that are universally present throughout merely every dorm room. A Classic Twist dorm theme provides the original dorm room concepts while enhancing functionality and appearance for the future student. Sustainable materials were used in the creation of the dorm room design. Each furniture unit contains additional features of which increase storage, privacy, personalization and functionality. The combination of these elements presents a durable space appropriate for college living.

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west wall elevation

SKETCHUP | INDESIGN

axonometric projection

scale: 1/4” = 1’

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MATERIALS AND FINISHES:

TILE SAMPLE:

CARPET SAMPLE:

The above samples are representative of the materials used to construct the furniture pieces represented on the upper left.

sample board

Space saving methods are used throughout A Classic Twist Dorm Design. The sleeping unit not only includes numerous options for storage space, but also contains a drop down desk for optional sitting area or work area. The lounge chair features a pull out ottoman that is stored under the chair when not in use. The A Classic Twist office chair not only features under-seating drawer storage, but also features an alcove for easy access. The alcove provides an ideal space for items, such as books that are frequently used.

PROJECT 1: A DORM ROOM OF THE FUTURE

FURNITURE:

A CLASSIC TWIST

south wall elevation

PROJECT 1: A DORM ROOM OF THE FUTURE

north wall elevation

elevation and axonometric projection

dorm room elevations

A CLASSIC TWIST

This project focused on designing an innovative dorm room and explored the challenges of designing small spaces. Using dimensions from a dorm building that was being constructed on campus, we designed a custom room to fit the needs of two college students. Efforts were made toward maximizing space, sustainability, privacy, and technology. Also included in this project was a custom furniture piece designed to enhance dorm life. I chose to develop on the idea of an office chair, providing additional options for storage.

FALL 2014 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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DORM ROOM DESIGN | FURNITURE DESIGN

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A CLASSIC TWIST PROJECT 2: FURNITURE FOR THE FUTURE

custom dorm room furniture piece design

Dorm room dimensions seldom allow sufficient room for storage of essentials. Numerous furniture items quickly clutter the dorm room creating less of a home environment and more of a conglomeration of chaos. A Classic Twist revolving office chair combines two essentials, a basic office chair and valuable storage, to create an aesthetic furniture piece which is functional, comfortable and versatile. Under-seating storage areas are large enough to home a standardsized paper and the average textbook. Materials include recycled aluminum, bamboo and durable mesh-covered seating to provide the student with style, functionality and sustainability.

PROCESS SKETCHES

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PROJECT 2: FURNITURE FOR THE FUTURE

materials and finishes

FAUX LEATHER :

DESIGN CONCEPT STATEMENT:

FINAL MODEL DESIGN

A CLASSIC TWIST

Durability and stain resistance are key when considering dorm room fabrics. Black faux leather with additional Sta-Kleen Performance Fabric technology has been selected to present a classy and durable design. Sta-Kleen technology protects fabric from results of frequent wear and protects against ink markings, spills and numerable other fabric catastrophes. Underneath this reliable and comfortable fabric, the chair seat and back are made of high quality foam to present the user with unfailing support for an ergonomic selection.

BAMBOO:

Recent movements to produce sustainable design has revealed the effectiveness of bamboo. This aesthetic material is not only sustainable, but is more durable than regular hardwood options. For the purposes of a dorm room chair and room design, the natural color of Amber Bamboo has been selected. The material will be laminated, not stained, to further increase the stability of the chair, while avoiding the commonality of scratches causing furniture blemishes.

RECYCLED ALUMINUM:

While not only providing yet another sustainable element for the A Classic Twist office chair, recycled aluminum has proven to be an extremely sturdy material. Often seen in outdoor furniture, recycled aluminum will provide a sturdy wheel material, sleek storage space protection, and an attractive and effective material for classic office chair accessories.

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SKETCHUP | INDESIGN

MEDIA FRENZY | 3D MODEL CONSTRUCTION SPRING 2015 | MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

As a final project in a studio course, we constructed a 3D model, at 1’=1/2” scale for an fictitious marketing company named Media Frenzy. Working in teams of three, we were presented with a floor plan consisting of three private offices, a collaboration space and a mezzanine. As a team we contributed ideas for the design and specifics for the floor plan.

Mezzanine Floor Plan

Mood Board

We were provided and a few basic materials such as wooden dowel rods and wire. From there, our group had one month to design a concept, and create a model of our design.

CAD | INDESIGN

Elevated Front-view Photograph

Base-Level Floor Plan

MEDIA FRENZY | 3D MODEL CONSTRUCTION

MELISSA LIES, LEED GA | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2015

Office Photograph

media FRENZY

Media Frenzy Floor Plan

Front-View Photograph

Bird’s Eye View Photograph

CAD | INDESIGN

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