OLIVIA NORMAN
I am an interior design student with a passion for creating spaces that are impactful for each & every kind of user. I love the challenge of the design field and how it is always pushing me to create better spaces for the future.
While being a student of design and spending hours of time in studio, I do have other hobbies. I have a huge passion for graphic design, thrifting and creating lifestyle posts for my blog Instagram. I also love to draw using different kinds of media like pencil, marker and pen.
I also studied abroad the summer of 2022 in Florence, Italy. I learned the significance of Italian art, architecture and design through sketching and photography.
NEXT
Fall 2022 | individual project
Seaport, Boston, MA.
Concept
The contrast between the built environment and green space is why the neighborhood of Seaport is a thriving place for human interaction. For the NEXT office the concept aims to reflect the diversity and fusion of Seaports industrial buildings and its outdoor parks to curate Seaport’s human experience. The goal of the space is to create a balance between the man made and natural experiences for a collaborative, functional and flexible work environment.
PROJECT LOCATION
Seaport Boston, MA.
SITE ANALYSIS
It’s a neighborhood between the Boston harbor and Fort Point District. It’s a place full of new ways of experiencing life. Seaport hosts tons of events like big conventions, exhibits and conferences. The building site is located right next to the Seaport Commons, Sea Green, and Harbor Way. These are all parks or plazas for people to hang out at and interact/ engage in each others company. Its a neighborhood where its people are encouraged to get to know one another and create interaction.
ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
PERSPECTIVE OF CAFE
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
1. Loke Leather
2. Grey Kingswood
3. Cesta Icehouse by Maharam
4. Bisque Wenge
5. Black Concrete
6. Quartz
7. Linnen Olive
8. Helsinki Crypton Eucalyptus
9. Concrete
10. Blue Bopeep
11. Dark Blue Bopeep
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
RECREATE SPACES
REFLECT SPACES
RECHARGE SPACE
AXON DIAGRAM
This is an initial block digram to show the different types of spaces and their relationship with each other in the space. The yellow spaces are meant for showing to the public sense they are on that lower level close to the curtain wall. The green space is for interactions and casual breaks . The blue is for spaces to learn and debrief on what they were taught.
INITIAL SKETCHING & PARTI DIAGRAM
Sketches of initial thoughts on how the space could benefit from a open flow circulation path. After researching nursing clinics, a good circulation path was essential for creating a productive and successful environment.
FURNITURE SELECTION
MATERIAL SELECTION
1. Light Oak Wood 2. White Terrazzo 3. True White Stone Tile 4. Wave Floor Carpet 5. Linen Light Blue Fabric 6. Alliuminum Mesh 7. Gray Line Fabric 8. Pantone Paint:: Dark Green 1. 4. 3. 2. 7. 6. 5. 8. POCKET BY STEELCASE HEALTH POTRERO415 TABLE BY STEELCASE MILO - SEATING STOOL BY KARL ANDERSSON VERB BY STEELCASE THINK BY STEELCASE ROAM BY STEELCASEPERSPECTIVE OF DEBRIEF ROOMS
PERSPECTIVE OF CONFERENCE ROOM
PERSPECTIVE OF DINING AREA
PERSPECTIVE OF CLASSROOM
COLLISION CO-WORKING
FALL 2021 | Individual project Roanoke, Virginia
Collision is a co-working space located near downtown Roanoke. Roanoke is a city with many features but for this space, the building focuses on three main attractions, historical downtown the train station and the Blue Ridge mountains. Each location serves as a hub
the user might get intimidated or feel disconnected from the space because of the strangers that occupy it. So to help eliminate that issue, a wayfinding technique was used in the flooring to assist the user get around the space.
PARTI DIAGRAM OF FLOOR PLAN
SHOWS PATHS OF TRAVEL COLLIDING AND BECOMING ONE
TRANSITION SPACE
CONFERENCE ROOM FOR TECH START UP COMPANY
This space was designed with multifuntional use in mind. For most of the time, it is used as a 12 seated conference room. Once a week it is transformed into a yoga studio to comply with WELL standards. Furniture for the meeting space was chosen with mobility and easy deconstruction in mind. All chairs are stackable and the table can be flipped on its side and tucked away or taken out of the room.
BENCHING PERSPECTIVE
LOUNGE AND CONFERENCE ROOM PERSPECTIVE
ELEVATION OF PRIVATE OFFICES
ARTWORK EXPLANATION
All through out the building are pieces of work by Bonnie Mason. The paintings go well with the space because they reflect all three attractions that the building trys to highlight. It gives the space the perfect amount of color and creativity to balance out its neutral earthy tones and palette.
MATERIAL AND FF&E SPECIFICATION
The space aims to embody all three features of Roanoke while still having a cohesive flow of materials. To represent historical downtown, red brick was used for all structural walls. Concrete was used in the flooring to reflect the industrial train station. The wood paneling and green paint were used to give a earthy tone to imitate the mountains and forests all around the city. Overall the building has a neutral color palette to emphasis the materials selected.
Arlo Lowback by Hightower Fern by Hayworth Poppy Chair by Hayworth Benching by Hayworth Red Brick Used on 12” walls Concrete Used as wayfinding path Light Oak Wood Paneling Used as main flooring Green Paint Used as accent wall