Haake, Mia

As an individual, throughout my childhood I have been surrounded by many motivating and independent individuals. They have taught me how to lead relationships with honor and empathy so that I can formulate genuine human connections with who I choose to surround myself with. Something that is very important to me is ensuring that everyone I cross paths with feels free to be themselves and express their individuality. As a designer, I strive to treat my clients in the same loving and understanding way. Viewing not only life, but design ideas through the eyes of others has given me a unique imagination that I otherwise may not have experienced outside of design school. Growing up in such an accepting and supportive household made my decision to study interior design extremely easy and exciting. Being able to learn in such a visual and hands-on environment has allowed my creativity to grow into what it is today. Looking forward to my future in the design industry, I plan to emphasize these giving aspects of my character in my every day work to build a foundational trust between myself, my coworkers, and my clients. In building these trusting relationships, I will have the ability to express my ideas in their highest form and remain optimistic when faced with design challenges.

Where do you want to work?

Cake and Breakfast Cafe / Hotels Only

Cake and Breakfast Cafe is a coffee shop located the 19th Century building in Saint Petersburg, Russia and designed by Hotels Only. The goal of this project was to preserve the breakfast cafe’s interior contrast. The architects achieved this by adding details such as pastel colors to contrast from the roughness of the concrete. The different zones throughout this project demonstrate different ways to use the space. For example, the first floor bar counter is prime for for takeaway orders and the second floor consists of more private dining areas. This contrast in privacy creates options for customers and an intimacy change based on each level. This organization allows for customers to enjoy a more social and public environment, with a main circulation path running through the first level leading to a more open and dispersed experience on upper levels. This also offers many different seating options and forms.

6:19 Studio / Balbek Bureau

6:19 Studio is a tattoo studio located on the ground floor of a residential building located in a historic neighborhood of Kyiv, Ukraine. Balbek Bureau worked to create an interior space that reflected the studio founder’s style and artistic vision. The goal of this project was to design a parlor that resembles a temporary art workshop. The architects achieved this by embracing stylistic differences among artists and celebrating their unity through minimalism. The different zones throughout this project demonstrate an open plan and symmetrical organization. The absence of doors and use of dividers allows visitors to enter a large workspace. Material application of concrete, chrome, acrylic, and steel contributes to the artistic vision behind the project while maintaining minimalism.

Where do you want to be treated?

AKA Patagonia Hotel / Pablo Larroulet

AKA Patagonia is a hotel located in one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, Puerto Natales, Chile. Pablo Larroulet worked to create an experience that connects the visitor with the landscape. The goal of this project was to highlight how the geographical contrast can be shown throughout the interior organization and design details. The architect achieved this by utilizing a wide variety of materials, colors, and scale. The different zones throughout this project demonstrate its fluid and simplistic circulation path. Through material application and orientation, the architect was able to strategically position landscape views to allow the maximum level of natural light to enter each space throughout the day. The hotel’s angular geometry allows a different level of intimacy within each space. The modular structure makes the landscape appear untouched, while simultaneously celebrating the facade.

Dra. Campoy Dental Clinic / Jaime Sepulcre Bernad

Dra. Campoy is a Dental Clinic located in Murcia, Spain. This project is divided into 3 programmatic bands that are proportionately similar. Its organization and geometry overall is extremely symmetrical and balanced. As demonstrated in the waiting area, the view is oriented towards the exterior and the seating is aligned in a very linear and effective manner to leave little room for confusion. Moving towards a more intimate setting, the dental areas are organized in a very repetitive manner, much like the rest of the building. Most dental equipment borders the work space perimeter, allowing for a clear circulation path. The heavy equipment and staff areas, such as the sterilization room, engine room, wardrobe, bathrooms, etc. are located in the 3rd band. This band is centrally located to allow workers easy access, while still keeping these areas tucked away from patients. The simple combination of frosted and transparent glass is strategically applied in areas where privacy levels change. Although the walls are mainly transparent and module, the laminate flooring creates a warm and continuous flow throughout the plan, and a stark white finish on nearly every remaining surface.

RECEPTION WAITING OFFICE STERILIZATION EXAM ROOM STORAGE

Which space do you think best embodies equity, inclusion, and social justice?

Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership / Studio Gang

The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The architects aimed to create a spatial organization that revolves around certain conversation topics and how individuals may interact to create change. This building functions to bring social justice topics up from the basement and squarely into public consciousness. The Arcus Center also works to develop potential leaders and engage existing leaders in various areas of human rights and social justice. This study center and meeting space brings together students, faculty, visiting scholars, social justice leaders, and members of the public for conversation and activities towards creating a more just world. Through the use of open space and daylighting, the interior allows individuals to begin to break down psychological and cultural barriers between people and help facilitate understanding. Located in the center of the building is a living room, hearth, and kitchen, leaving the opportunity to hold informal meetings and casual or chance encounters. The center’s tri-axial plan connects with the site through transparent curtain walls lining the perimeter of the facade connected by arching walls that compliment the building’s interior spaces.

Where do you want to live?

Greenbriar Residence / CONTENT Architecture

The Greenbriar Residence is located in Houston, Texas.The architects explain this home as a collection of stones clustered around a pool of water. The floor to ceiling curtain walls provide a sense of contrast that separates the solid exterior from the contemporary interior, while breaking down the heavy mass of the structure. Angular ceiling heights allow users to experience each space differently. The architects accomplish this warming contemporary feel through the application of wood, concrete, and marble. Each surface is very sleek and minimalistic, varying in finishes to add dimension. Window openings allow fluid spatial transitions and a smooth circulation within the geometrically advanced residence.

How is the authority of gov. and religion expressed in space?

entrance lobby circulation/social space lab space

University of the West of England Bristol School of Engineering / AHR The University of the West of England Bristol School of Engineering is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The architects worked to create a space that breaks down boundaries between engineering disciplines, enables collaborative opportunities, and embodies an inclusive environment. The school’s fluid circulation path was accomplished through the strategic use of level changes and a variety of spatial types. The architects achieved this advanced design organization by offering unique table arrangements and height changes that allow students to experience teamwork in an individualized way. Because of this, students are able to work in an environment of their choosing, increasing and encouraging productivity.

The Holy Redeemer Church + Community Centre of Las Chumberas / Fernando Menis

The abstract Church and Community Center is located in San Cristobal De La Laguna, Spain. The architect worked to create a structure that served as a catalyst for the urban and social changes occurring throughout the neighborhood of Las Chumberas. Menis wished to create a place that could give the neighborhood its own identity, becoming a constant space of reflection and safety among its confusing urban context. This was accomplished because the space has multiple functions, is located within a public square surrounded by greenery, and its mysterious exterior draws visitors inside the intimate interior. 4 independent modules interact with their surroundings to create the overall building. The project uses very minimalistic finishes like concrete and stone consistently throughout, allowing visitors to focus on their experience without distraction. Sunlight openings are created between the 4 volumes to mimic cracks naturally occurring from the earth. One opening in particular forms a sunlight reflection in the shape of a cross.

Baptistry Central Nave (Church) Altar

What is the composition of the process of travel through a transportation facility in your memory?

Yubari City Community Base Complex RESTA / Atelier BNK

The Yubari City Community Base Complex RESTA is located in Yubari, Japan. Yubari City was once a coal town designated as a financial reconstruction organization later. The architect worked to create a structure that hosted many activities and functions for users to travel efficiently. Atelier BNK wished to create a place that combines a bus terminal, library/public hall function, childcare support/childrens hall function, and a city hall branch that also provides alternative transportation for those within the community. This trapezoidal structure allows a fluid connection between the bus terminal users and the interior activities. The architects strongly considered the location of sunlight and shadows in order to layout the space in a productive physical and visual manner for users. This was accomplished through the use of glass screens, nesting, and bearing walls/braces. Contrasting ceiling heights and the roof slope of the overall structure allows the space to feel more dynamic with its change in privacy levels as well.

What is the space of your desires?

Honorable Conversationalist

The Axonometric view I chose is the kitchen from the Greenbriar Residence, designed by Content Architecture. I chose this due to how open and social the space is. It serves as a place where individuals can not only connect with one another, but sit and work if preferred as well. Those who use this space can move freely and perform several tasks, such as cooking, lounging, working, and communicating. This particular space brings a sense of light and openness to the environment with the circulation pattern. The centrally located island allows for movement around all sides and a very simplified linear walkway. I altered the space to have seating within the island to allow for connection among peers and those that use the space, as well as a simplified kitchen layout to allow an obvious function. There is ample storage space for the users as well as flexibility to cater to each individual’s needs. The sleek design is an overall simplified version of the previous design and very functional for all ages and demographic groups.