Senior Portfolio for 2023

ONOLIVIANORMAN

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.

THE ANGEL OAK

Thesis | individual project

Charleston, South Carolina

Mission Statement:

As people start to travel again after the pandemic, they will want to stay in a place that feels safe and comfortable. The Angel Oak will provide a warm and highly personalized service with a special attention to detail.

Problem Statement:

The design for the boutique hotel is a 3 story building on East Battery Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The building will host travelors looking to escape the busyness of the city and allow for a time to relax. The location of the building gives vacationers a prime spot to visit all the tourist areas. The Angel Oak will aim to provide a serene atmoshpere for each guest through the incorporation of luxurious rooms, a cozy lounge, a shared patio with sea views and a collection of luxury hotel brand products for each guest.

Concept Statement:

Inspired by the Angel Oak tree, one of the most visited spots in Charleston because of its serene and enchanting presence, this boutique hotel will embody the characteristics of the Angel Oak. The tree acts as a blanket and shelter over the things and people below it and so that is what the boutique hotel will represent for the guests.

East Battery Street

The site is located at the corner of E. Battery street and Water St.

THE BATTERY DISTRICT:

Where the base building is located, Battery district is one of the most visited parts of downtown Charleston. The fortified seawall and promenade known as “The Battery” was built in 1737 and demolished in 1789. It was then rebuilt in the 1820’s but locals still refer to it as “The Battery.” Homes on The Battery have a direct sea view and view of Fort Sumter.

FIRST, SECOND, & THIRD FLOOR ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS

FIRST FLOOR BLOCK DIAGRAM

SECTION | 3/32"=1ft.

FLOOR PLANS

FLOOR PLAN LEGENDS

LEVEL 1

1. Foyer/Entrance

2. Lounge

3. Reception

4. Cafe/ Bar

5. Outdoor Patio

6. ADA Gender Neutral Restroom

7. Commercial Kitchen

8. Administrative Office

LEVEL 2 & 3

9. Queen Suite

10. Attached Bathroom

11. Employee Lounge & Kitchenette

12. Back of House

LEVEL 1 | 3/32"=1ft.

LEVEL 2 | 3/32"=1ft.

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LEVEL 3 | 3/32"=1ft.

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CONCEPT/MOOD BOARD

HOTEL BRANDING PACKAGE

A boutique hotel is always a personalized branded experience for the guest and even the locals. It's all about the crafting of each element in each space so I knew it needed its own brand to help the hotel stand out. With keeping the logo of the Angel Oak tree and the color scheme of the interior design in mind, I crafted a brand package for each staying guest. I kept it clean, simple and earthy to furthermore represent the concept of the hotel and the design.

1. Door Slip

2. Hand Soap

3. Personal Notebook

4. Packaged Lotion

LEGEND

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5. Hanger for the closets

6. Key Card Holder

7. Business Card

8. Notepad

EXPLANATION FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SUITES

For the guest rooms, I wanted them to feel traditional to stick with the Charleston style. This meant I needed to keep the crown molding from the first floor and continue it to the second and third floor. I also designed a “chair rail” as decoration in some rooms with a baseboard of grass cloth material. I went with some warmer colors than the cafe space because it’s a space of relaxation. The canopy bed was a fun touch to reiterate the feeling of being “under the tree.”

BATHROOM INTERIOR ELEVATION PERSPECTIVE

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

FURNITURE SPECIFICATION

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Area Rug by Chris Loves Julia x Loloi

1. Tree Wallpaper by Decoram on Etsy

2. Hardwick flooring by Monarch Plank

3. Aventure Wallpaper by Caselio Nursery

4. Checkered Wood & Granite tile by Stone Center

5. Stucco lime wash paint

6. Wild Forest by Belarte Studio

7. Oyster Grasscloth by Steelcase

8. Zellige Tile by Ragno

9. Gold Metal frame

10. Loko Leather by Steelcase

11. Green Velvet

12. Laquar Oak by Steelcase

West Elm Work Belle by West Elm

Book Nook Armchair By West Elm Rollins Bookcase by Room & Board

Farmhouse Canopy Bed by Pottery Barn MIKA Ceiling Suspended by Eureka Lighting

PERSPECTIVE OF CAFE

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

Meeting Zone

Resident Zone

Social Zone

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

Aleta Seating

Verlay Conference

Standing Table

B-Free Beam

Gesture Office Chair

Westelm Conover Plinth

Montara650 Table

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. Aluminum Mesh

7. Gray Line Fabric

8. Pantone Paint:: Dark Green

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POCKET BY STEELCASE HEALTH

POTRERO415 TABLE BY STEELCASE

MILO - SEATING STOOL BY KARL ANDERSSON

VERB BY STEELCASE

THINK BY STEELCASE

ROAM BY STEELCASE

PERSPECTIVE 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.

Community Conference Room Private Offices Lobby/Check-in Benching Business Center

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 tries 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

Sketches in Italy

Summer 2022 | Study Abroad