Shell, Madison

I am a strong woman. I am self-determined and able to be on my own. I love others and am always considerate of how others are feeling. I am able to separate business with family, being a boss during the day and a faithful friend at night. I am someone others can trust both in work and in relationships. Being a reliable worker and friend is something that I pride myself in. I am able to still stay humble and true to myself though working to help others along the way. My creativity is my passion and something that I always strive to improve on, taking inspiration from everything around me in my day to day life.

Where do you want to work?

JEE Gallery By: Alborz Nazari & Amin Hosseinirad

The Jee Gallery by Alborz Nazari and Amin Hosseinirad was created as an art display space. Designed with the terrain, the building it built into the site narrowing and widening corridors around the ground levels. The interior is built in a specific way as to allow for natural light to flow in at certain points and be blocked out in other parts of the gallery as to protect the art in the space. Light filters allow for a unique space effect that adds to certain areas of the gallery. The red box effect on the top floors also adds a light detail to the space, changing the color of the room at different times of the day as the sun changes positions. Overall, the space is designed to lead the occupant through from the main entry up to the top level in one consecutive path as a way to move one through the gallery in order.

6:19 Studio Office

Balbek Bureau architects designed this office/tattoo studio as a work space and public space. The 1,195 square foot space is designed with an open tattoo work spaces on one half and private storage and office spaces on the other half. Workspace one in the diagram is the open public part of the office where the tattoo art studio is located. The reception and main corridor area is located next to it with the private workspaces on the far end and back of the building. It is designed to be mostly open work areas with some semi private offices toward the back of the office studio. Occupants first enter into office space one. This space is the most open and least private. Occupants then go into a more private space, the reception area, where fewer people are at once. Finally, occupants can reach the back of the building where the private offices are located, which is the most private space in the building. This space is mostly open to employees only whereas the open, front spaces are open to the general public.

Where do you want to be treated?

Zhoushan Summer Hotel / MAT Office

The Zhoushan Summer Hotel in Zhoushan, China was designed and built by MAT office architects in 2019. The hotel was designed as a mini beach style hotel, only housing 12 guest rooms. It faces the beach side of the Zhoushan Island in the fishing village. Designed to look like a European style hotel with its facade, architects adapted this idea by designing the rooms like pods that connect to make up the entire facade of the building with some protruding out further than others. This created a cut out effect on the exterior, as though one had chipped away at a solid block. As For the interior, each room was designed as a relaxing, zenful space. With natural wood materials and neutral color pallets,it was designed to draw the occupant attention to the view rather than the space itself. Overall, the project was designed to bring new life to the fishing village and inspire future architecture on the island. Going into the guest rooms one starts by entering the space through a key card entry door. One then can enter the bathroom area where a private shower and toilet area are. There is then a separate hand washing and counter area. Next, one would move to the bed where they can relax and watch tv or sleep. Moving further through the space there is a lounge chair where the occupant can sit, enjoy a book or look at the view. Finally, one would exit the space entering into the rest of the hotel.

Dental Clinic / i29 Studio / Amsterdam

The new dental clinic designed by i29 studio sits in the center of Amsterdam. With natural wood, greenery, and a neutral color pallet patients are relaxed in the environment. With lots of large glass windows natural light is brought into the space. Patient rooms are divided by glass walls with large curtain screens to allow for privacy. The entire space is designed to move patients through the space easily and in a calming manner. The occupant first enters the space throughout the main doors and into the reception area. After checking in with the receptionist, one sits in the adjacent waiting area. The patient is then taken to the x-ray room where general images are taken. Following the screening, patients are taken to the main exam room where the general cleaning and dental procedures are performed. Finally, patients exit the building back through the main lobby.

Where do you want to live?

Apple Bagdat Caddesi, Istanbul Turkey

The new Apple Store in Istanbul, Turkey designed by Foster and Partners inspires creativity in the heart of the city. It is designed with neutral colors that let the technology speak for itself. Similar to other Apple stores, it has a minimalistic design that includes natural material choices and lots of glass elements. The structure is a wide open space with no columns or partitions. The only walls are exterior space walls. The occupant travels through the space first entering through the main doors. They first walk into a lounge area with movable box seating that can be arranged freely. The occupant can then walk to the back of the store where the bar top help desk are available. Here clients work with employees to fix devices and get technology advice. Occupants then travel upstairs to the shopping area. Complete with more standing work bars, occupants can shop and look at the new devices. One then travels back down the stairs and out of the space through the main set of doors.

Number 6 House / Black Rabbit Architects + Interiors

The Number 6 House by Black Rabbit Architects offers a modern living space. With an all white interior, concrete floors, and wood features, this contemporary home brings warmth in with its interior furnishings. One first enters the space through the large glass front door. They then go up to the lifted kitchen and dining room. Dropping back down one enters the living space before ending in the book room that overlooks the backyard. The space offers lots of natural light and a warm welcome to all occupants.

Chapel in Miljana by Alvaro Siza Vieira

The Chapel in Mijana by Alvaro Siza Vieira is located in Miljana Croatia. Sitting up on a hill it is designed around the sun. Natural light flows into the space, lighting the room but only at certain points to direct the occupants attention. Built out of all concrete walls the simple, clean design allows for religious meditation and prayer. One first enters the space through the large glass door. One then comes upon the open seating rows with kneeling pews behind each chair. Occupants then see the altar and podium where religious leaders direct the service. Occupants then exit through the sliding wood door and out into the open views.

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

Where is your memorable cultural place?

Bus Station in Los Lagos / TNG Architects

The new bus station in Los Lagos, Chile is a public transportation space. This modern building is made of lots of wood, concrete, and glass. It has high amounts of large glass windows that offer lots of natural light. With one signature color of red the chairs and main doors to the bus loading area stand out. The signature color acts as a guild to sit, wait, then leave once ones bus arrives. Overall, the space is a colder space that offers lots of natural light with a few warm accents that are brought in through the wood. One enters the space through the large glass doors. Occupants then sit in the waiting area where adjacent restrooms are available. Once ones bus arrives, occupants exit through the doors and under the outside pavilion to get on the bus.

Cultural Center Flying Roof / Overcode Architects

The new Cultural Center, Flying Roof, by Overcode Architects sits in Quedillac, France. This new center brings a new gathering place into the city that brings citizens together. With a library, recreation room, teen center and more it allows for members of all ages to come learn and collaborate together. This new building is built with lots of natural light, neutral calm colors, sustainable materials, and architectural features. It is designed for all ages with its colorful patterns and materials. One first enters the space through the main entrance. They are then directed to the library where one can work, read or lounge. One then goes to the recreation room which is an open, multi purpose space. Occupants can also access the teen room which is a flexible space complete with work areas and lounge furniture. Private offices sit off to the side for employees with public restrooms nearby. Occupants then exit the building back through the main doors in the front of the center.

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

Tea Community Center / Waterfrom Design

The new Tea community Center designed by Waterfrom Design group is located in Xiamen, China. This new space works as both an office and community center. Designed around sustainability it focuses on connecting the present with future sustainable designs. With lots of natural wood materials and large glass windows, every area of the space is connected to nature. The building is centered around a large tree that grows out of the center of the building. Occupants first enter through the main doors and can have a seat in the reception/lounge area. They can then go to the work tables to sit and work or to the kitchen area to mingle with other guest. Finally, guest come upon the large built in seating wall where guest can lounge at different seating elevations before exiting the space.

What is your plan after this semester? ->After this semester I will continue working at my internship with Danelle Jackson-Howard Designs. I will work all summer before returning back to school in the fall to finish my degree.

In the field of interior design (or in your major), what does it mean to learn about Human Factors for Design? -> Human factors in the design world means creating designs that better human life. Designing around the human body to make ones relationship with the built environment the best it can be.

During your learning inside and outside the classroom, did you encounter any difficulties? -> I learned that every human body is different and it is challenging to design for everyone equally.

What did you learn by examining the interaction between behavioral and environmental factors? -> I learned that sometimes we can not change environmental factors but we can always change the built environment and how we interact with it. It is up to us as designers to learn what we can and cannot control and make a connection that is best suited for everyone.

What would you like to tell your instructor? -> Overall, I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot. I will definitely be a better student and designer after this class.

A Single Day

The project “A Single Day” combines past projects of the Nia School in Mexico City, Mexico as well as the Tea community center in China and the cultural center, Flying Rood, in France. By combining these spaces I created a new cultural focused center that focuses on devotion. The space is two levels with a reading center in the library below and a learning space above. To enter the reading area you enter under a built-in corridor that has been carved out of the room. This is from the Nia School project. Occupants are then in the large reading area with a custom built in that allows one to read at different elevations in the space. This is from the Tea Community center. Once one leaves the reading area one goes up the stairs to level two where the learning space is. This is a large room with lots of tables and seating for occupants to share and interact with other occupants. This part of the project is from the cultural center, Flying Roof. Overall, by combining these spaces I created a large library space that is focused on reading and devotion for occupants. It is a cultural center for learning. One first starts their day waking up at home in bed. They then use the restroom before praying and cooking breakfast. They then sit in the lounge to reflect on the day before heading out. One then goes to the bus stop to wait for the bus. Once arriving at the dentist they check in before seeing the doctor. After the visit one leave to head to work. Here they sit at their desk working and throughout the day travel to different spaces in the office like the restroom. After work, one leaves and heads to the library. Here they sit and read before heading back to the bus stop to catch a ride home. After waiting for the bus, one arrives at home to cook dinner, eat, and lounge on the couch to end the night.

RELIABLE HUMBLE STRONG LOYAL CARING BOSS DEVOTED TRUSTING LOVING

WAKE UP RESTROOM PRAY

MORNING

BREAKFAST LOUNGE LEAVE HOUSE WAIT AT BUS STOP ENTER DENTIST CHECK-IN VISIT EXIT DENTIST GO TO WORK OFFICE WORK

MID MORNING RESTROOM LEAVE WORK

NOON

VISIT LIBRARY READ

AFTERNOON

ENTER BUS STATION WAIT FOR BUS WELCOME HOME DINNER DINING ROOM

NIGHT

END OF DAY