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INTERIOR DESIGN
[ABOUT ME]
HELLO, MY NAME IS RACHEL WALCHONSKI. I CURRENTLY ATTEND THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY FORMERLY KNOWN AS PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY. AS GRADUATION QUICKLY APPROACHES, I HOPE TO FIND AN INTERIOR DESIGN OPPORTUNITY THAT IS LOOKING FOR A DRIVEN, EXCITED, AND TALENTED YOUNG DESIGNER. I HOPE TO CONTINUE MY INTERIOR DESIGN OCCUPATION IN A MAJOR CITY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. MY PASSION FOR MY CAREER KEEPS MY HEART OPEN TO ANY FORM OF INTERIOR DESIGN. I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CORPORATE DESIGN AS WELL AS HOSPITALITY AND SENIOR LIVING. IN THE END, I’M WILLING TO RELOCATE IF THE JOB IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
[MUSEUM]
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[RETAIL]
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[RESIDENTIAL]
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[CORPORATE]
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[HAND WORK]
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[COMPETITIONS]
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[MUSEUM DESIGN] Caged was an Animal Cruelty museum that focused on the cruel treatments of animals in the fashion industry. The concept of this project illustrates the pristine, glamorous side of fashion, and contrasting it with the hidden darkness within the industry that is not showcased. A variety of programs were used in the creation of this project. AutoCad was used to draft the floor plans along with the construction documents that were created for this project. Revit and SketchUp Pro were used to model this project in 3D. From there, the 3D model was exported into 3Ds Max in order to create realistic renderings of the space. Images were taken into Photoshop to add dimension into the renderings. For post process, InDesign was utilized in order to layout the project to prepare it for presentation. Since this project’s concept focused on the contrast of the good side vs. the bad side, the materials and finishes were also contrasting. In the beginning of the museum light, clean, pristine materials were used such as recylced marble and light wall coverings. Comfortable upholstered furniture was used in the lobby area. Starting to move through the museum exhibits, materials became darker by using dark wood and dark ceiling coverings with ominous lighting. This project was created for Design Seven in Fall 2017 of my Senior year, taught by Professor Jeffrey Zarnoch.
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In preperation for Design Expo 2018 held annually by Jefferson University, Career Services asked to used renderings of this project to promote the expo to create interest for students and employers.
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CAGED: ANIMAL CRUELTY MUSEUM
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[RETAIL DESIGN] The Antelope was an Outdoor Sports Store that was designed to connect all three floors by using a linear element that ran through each of the floors, emulating different shapes. The elements then connected to usable rock climing walls that were open for the customers to use. Inspiration for this element was taken by the stratum lines found in Antelope Canyon. Multiple programs were used in the creation of this project. AutoCad was used to draft all the floor plans as well as the detail drawings for this project. The Antelope was modeled in 3D programs that included Revit, SketchUp Pro, and Rhino. Moving on from the 3D modeling, the renderings were created in 3Ds Max, then taken into Photoshop for cleanup. Finally Illustrator was used for post production to prepare for final presentation. Since this project is an outdoor sports store, the materials used for this project were all sustainable materials in order to help the environmen. Finishes were natural woods that could be found in nature, with pops of coral in order to contrast with the darker wood. The linear elements that ran through the floors were a lighter wood that could contrast the darker structural wood. This project was created for Design Five in Fall 2016 of my Junior year, taught by Professor Lisa Phillips.
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THE ANTELOPE: OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE
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[RESIDENTIAL DESIGN] This residential project was my introduction into 3D modeling and 3D rendering. This class introducted SketchUp Pro as well as 3Ds Max, and how to use them in an appropriate, and resourceful way to create realistic renderings. The concept of this residential project was to create a very minimalistic studio apartment located in Center City, Philadelphia. Using exposed brick to mimic many city apartments as well as very eclectic and modern decoration. This project was created for Advanced Visualization in Fall 2016 of my Junior year, taught by Professor Jacob Tucci.
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[CORPORATE DESIGN] Matrix was an Advertising Agency that specialized in Sports Management. The mission behind this design was to create a circular design that related to the movement you find in the world of sports and athletics. It was meant to mimic the dynamism found in the sports world. A variety of programs were used in the making of this project. AutoCad was used to draft 2D drawings that included all details as well as the floor plan and reflected ceiling plan. Revit was used to model a majority of the 3D model, however Rhino was also used for some of the circular ceiling element. the 3D model was then taken into 3Ds Max where the project was rendered, with the help of Photoshop to add finishing touches to the renderings. Illustrator was used to create the post process board to prepare for final presentation. Since this project foucsed on movement, I wanted finishes to emulate the idea of movement by using exciting, vibrant colors and materials. Bright blues and greens were used to create the dynamism within the color, with different wall coverings and patterns that had objects that appeared to move, and make your eye move across the application. This project was created for Design Six in Spring 2017 of my Junior year, taught by Professor Colin Dawson.
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MATRIX: SPORTS AD AGENCY
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[HAND WORK]
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[COMPETITIONS]
The first set of competition drawings shown were from the annual Jacobs Competition. In the Fall of 2016, four Juniors were chosen to represent Philadelphia University’s Interior Design class and compete in a seven hour design charette. Not knowing the prompt until the competition starts, you are to hand draft a full floor plan, section, and elevations, as well as put together a materials board. In the Fall of 2017, three Seniors were chosen to represent Thomas Jefferson University’s Interior Design class and compete in the seven hour design charette. With a different prompt, we again had to draft floor plans, sections, elevations, and create a materials board within the seven hours. The Amazonian Volunteer Center was an IDEC competition. The concept of this project was to create a volunteer center in Florida that individuals could go to in order to learn more about what they can expect while volunteering in the Amazon. This was a group project, focused on collaboration and bringing individual’s strengths together for a two week competition. A variety of programs was used for this IDEC competition. AutoCad was utilized in order to draft floor plans. SketchUp Pro and Revit were used in order to model this project three dimensionally. Finally, to render the 3D model, 3Ds Max was used with the support of Photoshop for post processing. The finishes that were used in this project were used to emulate the different colors the individuals would be seeing while in the Amazon. Since the colors of the Amazon are bright are colorful, the use of color was especially important in order to create a light space the volunteers could go to. Recylced conrete and wood were used in order to keep the space sustainable.
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This project was created for Design Five in Fall 2016 of my Junior year, taught by Professors Sue Seip and Lisa Phillips.
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AMAZONIAN VOLUNTEER CENTER: IDEC COMPETITION
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