Interior Design Portfolio

I am motivated by nature and culture with its unexpected inclusion in any type of space, focused on finding design solutions by embracing obstacles during each phase of the process, ambitious for colors and textures that add personality to an interior and centered on creating memorable spaces in order to elevate an all-inclusive experience. During the design process, my strenght have been concept development, leading to successful outcomes inspired by the deconstruction of eccentric elements, by interpreting these concepts into interior spaces that accomplish the desired objective, consisting of innovative and experiential environments. Learning have made me grow not only as a designer but as a problem solver with the opportunity to create the built environment that resonates with and alters the way humans live and experience the world by emphasizing the art and the beauty of the seen and unseen.

Ambitious within the design field, I strive for success through collaboration and communication which are the most prominent factors that have helped me grow and learn from the neverending world us designers are proud to be part of. Being able to learn from the variety of artists and designers available is one of the greatest pleasures for infinite inspiration I will always have.

DESIGN PROMPT

1Gaela

Gaela is a sustainable ocean-front hotel in the Caribbean focused on sargassum upcycling. The hotel seeks to use sargassum throughout design solutions, to create immersive experiences with educational purposes and to collaborate with local small businesses addressing the same concern through different approaches.

CAPSTONE PROJECT - HOSPITALITY DESIGN

*ALL DISPLAYED WORK IS MINE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*

SOFTWARES USED:

AutoCAD | SketchUp Enscape | Photoshop | Illustrator

what is sargasSum?

macroalgae

a found on the surface of the sea that is transported from Brazil to the beaches of the Caribbean.

TRAPS and KILL S fish and turtles

REMOVES sunlight and oxygen from corals

RELEASES carbon and methane

REDUCES tourism rates

ALGAE GAELA

RESEARCH SHOWS... 4 5 % 3.5 2019

of tourists have had sargassum affect their travel plans.

2011

extensive masses of sargassum appeared in unusual ways in oceanic waters off northern BRAZIL along Caribbean coasts.

1 2 5

million tons

pounds of sargassum was removed from Dominican beaches in 2021. a sargassum bed that was the size of Jamaica formed in the ocean. of sargassum are recollected by a MIT start-up that turns it into fertilizer and usable raw materials.

4 5 1 Sargassum can become:

HOW IS IT AN OPPORTUNITY? 23

tableware footwear artisanry brick clean energy

6 fertilizer

LA HISPANIOLA ISLAND

Haiti | Dominican Republic

S ARGASSUM

O CEAN

S EQUESTRATION of Carbon

An organization focused on finding technology for sequestraring sargassum and turning the problem into an opportunity.

Cap Cana, DominicanRepublic

La Altagracia Province

Punta Cana

Due to its central location, Punta Cana is the area which beaches receive more sargassum in the Caribbean.

In it’s native state, Sargassum is a habitat for sea creatures providing refuge and support for marine organisms. Due to buoyancy present on its pneumatocysts which contain gas, it rises and reaches the surface. The Gaela hotel will engage the usage of Sargassum-made products and materials as a way to promote upcycling and educate on environmental issues.

DESIGN THROUGH BUOYANCY...

INITIAL

LOBBY CUSTOMSOFA

organic shape mimics the form of sargassum blue ceramic tileworks as an interpretation of the ocean

SARGASSUM VINES WALL ELEVATION EXHIBIT

SARGASSUMTIMELINE

SARGASSUM-MADE PRODUCTS

tableware ornaments

WEST WALL ELEVATION

dark walnut polished concrete black polished aluminum white plaster

homeware

TRANSITIONAL SARGASSUMTUNNEL

clear acrylic shellwith sargassum inside

The lobby becomes the focal space that hugs the user into the beginning of the sargassum experience , through the color palette, artwork selection and custom furniture.

INITIAL LOBBY DESIGN SKETCH

INITIAL TUNNELDE H

All Coral Suites and Guestrooms are strategically designed with only custom furniture by local artisans and locally sourced materials . The purpose is for the rooms to celebrate an additional approach of sustainability within the hotel.

coral suite

Alga Restaurant is the place where sargassum becomes the showstopper .

The bar’s backwall located at the indoor part of the restaurant creates a statement with its sargassum brick wall . On the other hand, the outdoor terrace uses dissected sargassum hanging from the entire ceiling, bringing the space to life as it connects with the landscape.

locally sourced rattan

guayacanwood, native from the Dominican Republic

CUSTOM FURNISHINGS CREATED BYLOCALARTISANS

lighting installation filled with dissected sargassum fabric colors inspired by sargassum’s tones

GUESTROOM DESIGN SKETCH

DESIGN PROMPT

Birdhouse Architecture is a firm based in Savannah, Georgia with potential of expansion. Their new co-working space’s focus is to integrate private and open spaces that accommodate neurodiverse users so they regain trust on working collaboratively in the post COVID-19 environment.

WORKPLACE DESIGN

*ALL DISPLAYED WORK IS MINE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*

SOFTWARES USED:

Revit | Enscape | Photoshop

The site for Birdhouse Architecture is located in downtown Savannah, GA. Positioned right at the head of Forsyth Park, the placement and access to both pedestrian friendly routes and green space are great for physical activity and breaks.

BREEDING INTERCONNECTIONS

BUILDING ANALYSIS

•Grid system

•Building features a white brick historic façade

•Chicago Style building features

Inspired on the fungi family, Birdhouse Architecture’s new workplace seeks to provide a variety of spaces for users with different sizes, shapes, colors and types, to help each other evolve professionally and make the workplace grow, as fungi that breed in clusters help the tree where they are growing from to evolve as well. As a mushroom’s anatomy, organic features will beintegrated, along with line complexity and variation of texture, further awakening interconnection between work and rest that will be balanced throughout the design solutions.

MOODBOARD

axonometric projection

Open space evokes flow and unity between users

Organic lighting fixture represents mushroom evolution as they grow

Organic lighting fixture represents the forms of mushrooms’ heads

Custom organic feature represents the breeding mushroom’s anatomy

RECEPTION

As the user enters the building, the customized wood baffles guide them through the space, landing in a ceramic tile flooring change where the receptionist awaits to further assist them.

hard trowel finish concrete

stain repellent woven textile

Branding presence throughout the space is essential to the client, so mustard yellow and aegean blue are present through a materiality and signage

broadloom carpet

statuario marble

walnut with polyurethane finish

Material contrast between wood and ceramic tile allows the user to identify certain key spaces, contributing to a self-guided journey and wayfinding

matte ceramic tile

GATHERING SPACE WHERE CONNECTIONS ARE STRENGTHENED

The user will be greeted in a space influenced by aresidential scenario, blending the ‘work at home’ experience. Further, multiple open spaces, reinforce an inviting environment where socialization is encouraged.

KITCHEN

WHERE CONVERSATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

The open kitchen emphasizes seating variety to suit the needs of neurodiverse users. Moreover, biophilic elements are integrated so productivity and inspiration stays on-going during breaks.

oil-based finish oak

high-gloss ceramic tile black and white marble

statuario marble brushed brass

recycled maple leather porcelain panel

broadloom carpet

Luxcambra CHAMPIGNON Wall Sconce

Intra Lighting Wave Pendant

Herman Miller Leeway Viccarbe Aleta Counter Stool

aoqua leather stain repellent woven textile

OPEN OFFICE WHERE CREATIVITY HAPPENS

The workplace offers multiple work stations, from enclosed to open offices for neurodiverse users, depending on how they want to perform their job. The open office encourages collaborative practices and productiveness, supported by biophilia and organic features.

LIBRARY-STYLE TABLES

WHERE REST AND WORK MEET

As merging work and rest is one of the primary goals, library-style tables are laid out throughout both levels, so users feel the comfort and freedom to choose when and where they desire to work or rest.

acoustic wood panels

black stainless steel

wool carpet

cast metal

SW 6471 Hazel

COLLABORATIVE DESK DESIGN EVOLUTION

Flädie Möbler Chair CJ3

aoqua leather nautilus leather

Hollis + Morris Bolt Wall Light

DESIGN PROMPT

3ulturesnrevealed U C

Darien, a city that lies on Georgia's coast is currently facing instability regarding its culture and history. The McIntosh County seeks to create an innovative and experiential Visitor Center with a variety of striking exhibits that attract tourists coming down the road and evoke on them the desire to stay and get to know Darien.

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

In collaboration with Barbara Vela

*ALL DISPLAYED WORK IS MINE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*

SOFTWARES USED:

Revit | Enscape Photoshop | Illustrator

CONCEPT

shrimp's cycle of life

egg larva juvenilles subadultsadults

A shrimp’s life cycle is rigorous, so the chances of getting to the adult stage are low. Darien’s history and culture are delicate and unstable as well, due to the lack of consciousness around the area. The new McIntosh County Visitor Center will create awareness and protection to its historic landmark by creating memorable and significant spaces. Visitors will feel driven by the subtle, yet colorful palette,

landscapes.

mimicking Darien's

Darien

1074 Magnolia Bluff Way Darien, GA 31305

PARTI DIAGRAM AND MODEL

level two floor plan

level one floor plan

1.

2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Reception Tunnel Exhibition Main Exhibition Elevator Cafe Conference

level one level two

Restroom

Restroom

7-8. 9. 10.

*PLAYGROUND AND GREENHOUSE SKETCHED BY

BARBARA VELA*

hard trowel finish concrete

Southern pine is one of the most common of tree species in the state of Georgia, so the use of local materials is encouraged through the process.

southern pine

The ceiling feature is used to create depth in the space, and guide users to the main counter.

inspired in a shrimp’s curled body...

high-gloss porcelain tile

Steel is selected for durability and weather performance at the terrace where hot temperatures and humidity take place.

matte steel ceramic tile

CAFE BOOTH DESIGN EVOLUTION

*CAFE SKETCHED BY BARBARA VELA*

SW 6312

redbud

adults

subadults

juvenilles

larva

egg

The tiles guide the user throughout the tunnel to the main exhibit due to the color contrast, inspired by Darien’s landscapes.

INITIAL TUNNEL SKETCH

matte ceramic tile

southern pine

The tunnel guides the user into an immerisve experience to learn about Darien's history.

tunnel exhibits

SW 9056

french moire

The color palette for the exhibit displays is inspired in shrimping, for what Darien is most known for.

The main exhibit combines an evoking ceiling design, allowing visitors to identify a 2nd story available to further explore the space.

e. grand stairs

main exhibit

*TUNNEL SKETCHED BY BARBARA VELA*

DESIGN PROMPT

Select a brand of preference and design a retail store that includes different types of lighting strategies throughout the space in order to elevate the user experience.

LIGHTING | RETAIL DESIGN

*ALL DISPLAYED WORK IS MINE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*

SOFTWARES USED:

SketchUp Enscape | Photoshop

Famed for quality craftsmanship and materials when it comes to production, Golden Goose is based in the footwear capital of the world, Italy.

GGDL seeks to make a unique mark on the fashion scene, so the founders adopted the mantra 'perfect imperfection' for their now-iconic sneakers.

ELECTRIFYING ENCOUNTERS

Driven by material contrast, exposure of lighting and combination of organic and edgy elements, Electrifying Encounters envisions a space that becomes memorable to the user based on the brand's uniqueness, by showcasing each product and become the protagonists of their own show with natural and artificial light as a big supporters.

Therefore, the city’s originality and identity grows since the brand’s inspiration is the skate culture of Southern California.

WELCOME

BRANDED LIGHTING

is a strong lighting component that works as a key feature for this brand. So, different types of branded lighting are included throughout the space in order to help the user guide its way through the store.

GENERAL LIGHTING

EXPLORE

wall sconces, recessed cans and pendants are located throughout the space for general lighting. The idea is to include the light required in the space, so during the night along with other lighting fixtures, a proper amount of illumination is provided, and during the day, natural light contributes through the arched windows designed.

walnut hardwood slate gray mirror

breccia marble

hard trowel concrete tiles

SHOP

ACCENT LIGHTING

s ti ar t is

is included in all the glass displays showcasing most products at the store. In addition, this type of lighting strategy is located at the laces bar to create emphasis in what is being showcased.

WAYFINDING

RELAX

od

takes place in two ways. First, branded lighting provides guidance to the user through the different stations. Later on, the round wooden suspended lighting fixture works as the main and most dominant feature, making user go all the way around and through it.

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matte porcelain tile black steel

walnut engineered herringbone broadloom carpet

5 SKILLS FURNITURE AND COMMUNICATION

ngui O the Table Lamp

Ongui is a table lamp which design is inspired from the architectural beauty commonly found around the world and influenced by nature. Moreover, the shader located at the top, was purposely designed for it to not be see-through, so the bulb's light points towards the body of the lamp, mimicking how the sun illuminates architecture, portraying its beauty.

INITIAL DESIGN IDEATION SKETCHES

SECTION CUT WITH GENERAL DIMENSIONS

linen shader brass tube walnut

dobl the folded armchair

From gentle bends to delicately enveloped forms, dobl the folded chair embraces an exploration of soft folds in order for comfort to be attained. Varied materials contrast the symmetry and softness of the piece, creating a chair that not only is unique within its kind, but challenges tradition and seamlessly fits in the world design stands in today.

ELEVATIONS AND EXPLODED VIEW WITH DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS

TABLE LEG STUDIES

The inspiration from the challenging and edgy architecture from the Saline Royale d’Arc-et-Senans in France. The design’s roughness and preciseness is what drives curiosity on how such a simple and standard table can be manipulated and radically changed into a whole other piece.

INITIAL DESIGN IDEATION SKETCHES

ELEVATIONS WITH GENERAL DIMENSIONS

obi the table lamp

Drawing inspiration from the gentle qualities observed in the most ordinary objects, such as the billowy clouds gracing the sky or the intricate world thriving within a blossoming flower, Obi the table lamp, exudes a remarkably uncomplicated yet captivating design. Its graceful form embodies a seamless symphony of rounded contours, evoking an unmistakable sense of comfort and individuality that effortlessly transforms any space it graces into a sanctuary of warmth and distinction mth .

ELEVATIONS AND EXPLODED VIEW WITH DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS

DANTE CHAIR x DISTRICT TOBACCO FABRIC

hand rendered with prismacolor markers and color pencils

SANTA MONICA PROPER HOTEL LOBBY

hand rendered with prismacolor markers and color pencils

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT FLOOR PLAN AND PERSPECTIVE RENDERS - STUDIO PROJECT hand rendered with prismacolor markers and color pencils