r e n d e r e d e r s p e c t i v e s

perspective shows drop in benching featuring acoustical lighting, acoustic walls adjacent to each row of benches, and personal storage lockers with windows creating layering between spaces perspective shows private offices featuring demountable walls, wayfinding, sound masking pendants, card swipe access, and layered mesh walls for privacy perspective shows entrance hallway featuring a reception desk, modern Strata logo contrasting ghost sign texture, and a curved metal mesh fixture creating visual layers down the passage and contrasting the neoclassical molding

In collaboration with Robin Tenhoor, Casey Pavlick, Clare Herrera

* Personal role primarily focused on indoor perspectives and materials, process diagramming, and axonometric drawings; however, all work was done collaboratively in a group setting

NAVAJO TEXTILE ARTIST LIVE-WORK SPACE REVIT

1072 SQ FT

3 WEEKS

Objective

To design a live-work model for a Navajo textile artist and partner consisting of 3 shipping containers that supports selling textiles in both a gallery and online setting.

Location

The live-work model is located in Denver, CO due to its proximity to the sacred four corners of Navajo Nation. The site is within the city’s River North Arts District as well as the South Platte Brownfield and meets LEED Neighborhood Development Standards.

C O N C E P T

The intersection of residential and workplace design relates to the junction of Navajo culture and their connection to the arts, weaving in specific, as well as the crossroads of the four corners of Navajo Nation: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Inspired by the Navajo legend of Spider Woman as the one who introduced the people to weaving and her symbol of a cross with an opening in the center, the space is organized based on crossing axes and conceptual holes where these axes intersect.

When Navajo people began weaving textiles, their patterns increased in complexity, beginning with black and white bands, then introducing bands of indigo and bayeta red acquired from the Spanish. Finally, they incorporated geometric forms such as diamonds and zigzags. This progression influenced the color palette and material choice throughout.

F U R N I T U R E A N D

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A T E R I A L S

The materials pull color inspiration from original weaving traditions and subtly emphasize the linear nature of the cross concept. Ceramic tiles and leather are inspired by Navajo pottery-making and trade. Wood adds warmth and texture to the space. Additionally, the original shipping container material was left intact on the ceiling and outer facade, so as not to add unnecessary materials.

1 Lollygagger Lounge Chair by LOLL

2 Brox Cube by Tech Lighting

3 Catherine Chair by Bernhardt

4 Muna Chair by Gazzda

5 Dougga Honed Limestone Mosaic

6 Original Container Texture

7 Pivot Faux Leather Upholstery

8 Porcelain Tile in Clay Grace Red

9 Oak Gustaf

10 Ink on Oak