01 ARCHIVAL
02 PLANTED
03 DESIGN & MAKING TRADITIONS OF CATALONIA
04 A MATERIAL APPLICATION
05 CANOPY HEIGHTS APARTMENTS + THE GROVE CAFE
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SPRING 2024 CAPSONE
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
PROFESSOR:
SONYA TURKMANThis project is an interior design proposal for the existing tenant space in Gateway Mall to be transformed into a multifunctional library and workspace. The design will establish a third place for its users, serving the needs of students, hybrid workers, and the community simultaneously. Unique interior environments accommodate the differing needs of users. These spaces will vary in sound level, lighting intensity, seating, and materiality. The central location aims to bring together many types of users to creatively address the needs of the Lincoln community.
Gateway Mall is a well known landmark of the Lincoln community. The site has a location central to most of Lincoln. Downtown is directly to the West, with college campuses and high schools located all around. There are also large businesses and residential neighborhoods with community members who could have hybrid or remote work schedules. With O Street being a prime roadway, there is a lot of car traffic and vision of the site.
PROJECT OUTLINE
Approximately 22,000 SF
INTERIOR SPACE 2
GRADE ANALYSIS
EXISTING MATERIALITY
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS
COMMUNITY TABLES
OPEN WORKSPACE
READING PIT
SMALL CAFE SEATING
STUDY ROOMS
SOUNDPROOF WORK PODS
CONFERENCE ROOMS
THEME ROOMS
REST ROOMS
COFFEE & JUICE BAR
LOCKERS
KITCHENETTE
RESTROOMS
LIBRARY SUPPORT
STORAGE
EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM
MANAGEMENT
FURNITURE
Wood-Walnut
Veneer Wallcovering-Black
Zenith Upholstery-Aloe Wash
Zenith Upholserty-Iron Ore
Regal II Carpet-Wild Sage
Sherwin Williams-Red Cent
Sherwin Williams-Commodore
Sherwin Williams-Whitetail
West Elm
Chair-Steelcase
Tenor Chair-Steelcase
Latis Square Table-Steelcase
Lockers-Steelcase
Adjustable Marker Board-Steelcase
Akoya Pendant RBW
CEILING ELEMENTS
Accoustic SoftSpan Coffer Panels (48”) Arktura
Accoustic Vapor Solid (2’x4’) Arktura
ILO Recessed LEDLuks
Latis Square RBW Art Arkos Light
Mykonos Small Chandelier Visual Comfort
Wall Sconce Visual Comfort Recessed Downlight
CUSTOM ELEMENT
PHYSICAL MODEL: PLAN
OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
PROFESSORS: MARK HINCHMAN, KENDRA ORDIA, EMILY DRUMMYThis building began as a parking garage, located in the Haymarket area of Lincoln, Nebraska. Its transformation into a food-health education hub creates a greater impact on the community and addresses their needs on a local and societal level.
Through design decisions supported by an understanding of biophilic design in the urban environment, Planted provides food knowledge and educational resources for the community. This building serves to provide a hub for the Haymarket community to follow along with the process of food, observing the planting, growth, care, health benefits, and preparation of fresh produce. Classes will educate the community on gardening and cooking with the goal of spreading the importance and benefits of biophilic design. A series of half-levels guide the users through the space with ease as well as full transparency.
Utilizing partial levels is a strong design decision for this interior. It creates a visual transparency and openness of the education of food health and processes. It also helps direct circulation to establish a natural order of user experience.
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC
The interior allows users to visually experience the learning of others, inspiring them to learn for themselves. Classes teach the basics of food health while teaching kitchens dive into meal preps using fresh ingredients grown in the greenhouse.
A focus of Planted is to impact the low-income community members. Donated kitchen and gardening supplies are open to any in need. There are multiple opportunities for community outreach and assistance. Planted also offers cooking classes that walk through meals with minimal steps and ingredients and requires minimal kitchen equipment. Planted works to inspire individuals to provide for themselves.
PHYSICAL MATERIAL BOARD
CONNECTION
SUMMER 2023
EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM (UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN)
PROFESSOR: BRIAN KELLY
Through a 3-week study of major historical works of Spanish architecture, I recorded my observations in a travel journal. These sketches were created using different strategies and mediums. The act of physically representing these designs drew my attention to the smallest details.
The print on the right was created using the technique of plate etching. This design was then coated with ink and transferred onto a thick paper. My inspiration for this design came from my favorite view of the coast of Liencres, Spain.
This ceramic form was created using a casting method. First, a wooden profile was created from a single line drawing. Then, this wooden profile was used to shape a plaster mold. This mold was key to creating this ceramic element which could finally be finished and dip glazed.
This wax design was duplicated in a bronze materiality. The “vents” of the wax structure allowed the hot bronze to be poured into the top shape, travel through the vents, and melt into formation.
On site plan drawing
Observation drawing
FALL 2022
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
PROFESSOR: NATE BICEK
This study experiments with wood, metal, and plastic as material applications. With each project, a piece of material was provided and every part of it had to be utilized in the final design. Each experiment tested material limits and gave me insight into physical qualities and characteristics of the material.
SPRING 2023
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
PROFESSORS:
EMILY DRUMMY, LINDSAY BAHEThis high-rise office building is redesigned as senior independent living apartments. While floor 1 exists as tenant space and floors 2-5 remain office space, floors 6-12 were transformed into apartments and community spaces.
Canopy Heights combines the ease of urban downtown living along with the comfort and space of a home. This living style is perfect for recent retirees. Amenities located both within the building and the surrounding environment create a lively and supportive community.
The Grove Cafe serves as a desired, multifunctional amenity for the senior residents of Canopy Heights. This cafe serves coffee and brunch in the mornings and transforms into a cocktail bar at night.
Unit Type A
• 1 Bed
• Total Sq. Ft.: 1436
• Total Quanity: 17
• Percentage of Total: 31%
Unit Type A2
• 1 Bed Suite
• Total Sq. Ft: 5421
• Total Quanity: 17
• Percentage of Total: 11%
Unit Type B
• 2 Bed
• Total Sq. Ft.: 22200
• Total Quanity: 22
• Percentage of Total: 40%
Unit Type B2
• 2 Bed Suite
• Total Sq. Ft.: 11598
• Total Quantity: 10
• Percentage of Total: 18%
Total Residential Sq. Ft.: 75080
Total Public Sq. Ft.: 21607
Residential Percentage:77%
Public Percentage: 23%
Custom casework is incorporated into each unit’s living room space, adding both a sense of individualism and comfort.
KITCHEN 4. ORDER WINDOW 5. ROOFTOP SEATING 6. FIREPIT LOUNGE
ROOFTOP SEATING
FIREPIT LOUNGE
7. HIGH TOP SEATING
PLAN CEILING DETAIL INSPIRATION
Continuing the idea of biophilia and comfort, wooden ceiling slats are oriented in a manner that mimics a tree canopy. Strip lights are also placed between slats to simulate sunlight shining through a canopy.
2022
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
PROFESSORS:
MARK HINCHMAN, KENDRA ORDIA, EMILY DRUMMYEmpowered Minds is an innovative twist on the portable classroom. Understanding the necessary impact that nature has on learning, this portable is a “classroom within nature.”
Through design decisions supported by research, this project is dedicated to providing young children with the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This design allows many opportunities for children to gain mindful perspectives of their bodies. Through a combination of gardening, activities in nature, and play, children begin to understand their place in the world. The connection of these activities to the core curriculum of the classroom is what powers the intention. The interior and exterior work to inspire young minds to understand their bodies and how to nurture it.
EVERETT ELEMENTARY LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
• 1123 C Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
• Built in 1928 with a 1991 addition, renovation, and restoration
• PreK – 5th Grade Enrollment: 526
• Title 1 School
• 90% of students would be classified as coming from underresourced families
• Approximately 78% of students are minority students
Educate, Support, Empower
PROCESS SKETCH
PROGRAM SKETCH
1. LVP FLOORING
2. GRASSCLOTH WALLCOVERING
3. SOUND-PROOF CURTAIN
4. PATTERNED CARPET
5. DECK TILE
6. CIRCULAR WINDOWS
7. COLOR PALETTE
MAY 2022 - AUGUST 2023
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
PAUL DANIELS INTERIORS
I completed a design internship with Paul Daniels Interiors. Among other tasks, I produced many drawings for the junior and senior designers. Being a residential firm, the drawings included furniture layouts or space planning, builtins, fireplace walls, tile layouts, and lighting plans. I gained knowledge on the important details of every drawings as well as what communication looks like throughout a project between all roles.
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