Robin TenHoor 2021 Interior Design Portfolio

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TEAM DESIGN CHARRETTE PROJECT 1: FUSION SOUP KITCHEN PROJECT 2: ARTIST ATELIER SKETCHES

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LA DECADENCE HOTEL DESIGN CHARRETTE

IN COLLABORATION WITH CLARE HERRERRA AND NATALIE FLESHMAN

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THIS PROJECT AIMED TO DESIGN THE HOTEL LOBBY AND EXCLUSIVE LUXURY SUITE FOR A BRAND NEW MEGA-HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE CLIENTS FINANCING THIS PROJECT INCLUDE ELSIE DE WOLFE, ELLA FITZGERALD MATSUO BASHO, AND AI WEIWE.

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OUR CLIENTS REPRESENT A BREAK FROM THE EXPECTED IN THEIR PERSPECTIVE FIELDS, AS THEIR INNOVATION AND FRESH PERSPECTIVE WERE GROUNDBREAKING DURING THEIR TIME. THEIR ART FORMS ALSO CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A POCKET OF EXPERIENCE, WITH LAYERS OF MEANING TO BE FOUND BY EACH PERSON THAT ENCOUNTERS THEM.

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WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF BREAKING OPEN A GEODE GUIDING OUR DECISIONS, OUR DESIGN SEEKS TO CREATE A SERIES OF UNEXPECTED POCKETS OF EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE USE OF CONTRAST, DEGREES OF ENCLOSURE, LAYERING, PROPORTION, AND HARMONY.

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MOOD BOARD highlighting colors as well as the concept of 'breaking open the geode'. Canyon imagery from native Nevada centers the board as well as inspires the surrounding colors.

The ELEVATOR surrounding wall reveals exposed stone, representing the outer layer of a geode, while the flickers of color and pattern break up the wall for a colorful pocket of experience mimicking the opening of a geode.

HOTEL LOBBY

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The curves in the LOBBY SEATING area were inspired by one of the clients, Ella Fitzgerald, and the feeling of her flowing music.

The geometric lighting grazing the top of the area brings the crystalize structure of the geode into our experience, as well as the mural of a Nevada rock formation. Guests overlook the Las Vegas skyline in a pocket of experience

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The LOBBY RECEPTION DESK's layered interior

HOTEL LOBBY

intervention is inspired by rock formations in the area, and the layers surround the desk similar to our clients'

The Riley Purple Loveseat by Comfyco Furniture

art forms. The asymmetrical desk follows similar curves

The Moroccan Glass Pendant Lantern by West Elm

The Vesta Marcella Curved Sofa in White

by Chairish

The Urbia Rory Accent Chair in Rust by 2Modern

to the intervention and creates a wheelchair-accessible The Stockholm 36" Carrera Center Dining Table

by France & Son

portion for guests. Brass materials and geometric lighting features help to illuminate this specific pocket of experience

The Carmel Side Table in Gold

by High Fashion Home The Carr Velvet Arm Chair in Orange by Parker Gwen

The Kosinski Barrel Chair

by Everly Quinn

The MOOD BOARD shows a selection of various textures and imagery that inspired design choices. Once again, the breaking open of the geode lead design decisions, as well as the color choices for the hotel suite.

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The KITCHEN introduces the monochromatic purple color scheme inspired by an amethyst geode into the room when guests first walk in. The elongated hexagonal tile that lines the wall pays homage to the crystalized structures within a geode

HOTEL SUITE

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The BATHROOM'S inclusion of colored marble creates a pocket of experience that mimics being inside a geode, as well as the colors that come from within. Geometric tile continues from the lobby and lines from flooring to the ceiling.

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The Maverick Platform Bed in Modern White by Eurway

Curved Table by Studio P.metric

The Holly 1-Light Pendant

by Westinghouse The Marduk Table Lamp

by Addison and Lane

The Drexel Heavy Brass Arched Beveled Glass Mirror by Chairish

The Aguaviva Side Table by Parametric House

The Curvo Snow Sofa by CB2

The LIVING ROOM's rounded alcoves create a pocket of experience in which the user is surrounded by rich color and distinct geometries created by the terrazzo and textured wall.

The BEDROOM'S headboard incorporates the shape of a

HOTEL SUITE

geode as well as the layers that come from within. The illumination of the multiple colors draws the eye to the intricate shape that is made. The textured layers are inspired by the breaking open of the geode and our concept of creating pockets of experience.

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PROJECT 1: FUSION SOUP KITCHEN "ECLECTICALLY"

1241 ORLEANS ST BALTIMORE, MD LOCATED IN THE SUBSECTION OF EAST CASE AND DOUGLASS HOMES AND HAS A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK POPULATION, ECLECTICALLY IS CLOSE TO AMENITIES SUCH AS THE EAST BALTIMORE YOUTH & FAMILY, EAST PRATT LIBRARY, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO CONSIDER A RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT MEAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENTS SERVING OUR FOOD-CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP A FORWARD-THINKING AND UPLIFTING DESIGN (RE)VISION OF THOSE SERVICE ENVIRONMENTS. THE DESIGN GOAL IS TO PROPOSE AN INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE THAT BOTH ELEVATES THE SPIRIT AND ADDRESSES THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY FOOD INSECURITIES.

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THE DESIGN SEEKS TO EXPLORE THE ECCENTRIC NATURE OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE AND TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE VIBRANCY AND STRIKING FEATURES OF THE CITY

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THE HISTORY OF ART FROM THE ECCENTRIC CITY OF BALTIMORE IS ESSENTIAL IN THE MAKING OF THIS SPACE, AS THE CITY SAW A MAJOR SHIFT IN THE 1970S, HEAVILY MARGINALIZING THE WORKING CLASS AND DEEPLY INFLUENCED THE ARTS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA, AS WELL AS INTRODUCING THE BALTIMORE MURAL PROJECT. THIS PROJECT WAS CREATED IN 1975 AND DESIGNED TO INSTILL PRIDE AND CREATE BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSIONS ACROSS THE CITY WORKING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS. THE DESIGN OF THIS SPACE SEEKS TO EXPLORE THE ECCENTRIC NATURE OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE AND TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE VIBRANCY AND STRIKING FEATURES OF THE CITY, LIKE MANY ARTISTS BEFORE. THE BRIGHT AND ECLECTIC SPACE WILL DELVE INTO THE DEEP HISTORY OF ART AND THIS IMPACT ON POVERTY IN THE AREA THAT IN TURN INFLUENCED THE COLORFUL MURALS THAT DECK THE CITY AND ADORN THE SPACE SIMILARLY.

About Artists Jessie and Katey

AFTER GRADUATING FROM MICA IN 2011, LOCAL BALTIMOREAN ARTISTS JESSIE UNTERHALTER AND KATEY TRUHN MAKE UP THE CREATIVE TEAM JESSIE AND KATEY WHOSE MISSION IS TO 'TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES INTO VIBRANT, PLAYFUL EXPERIENCES, AND USE A HIGHLY GEOMETRIC, ABSTRACT LANGUAGE TO ENGAGE WITH THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, AND CULTURE OF A PLACE. 3 PIECES FROM THEIRS WERE INCLUDED IN THIS SPACE; RAZADAZA, THE KELVIN, AND MONO-PRINTS

FURNISHINGS

CONCEPT IMAGERY FURNISHINGS

2097 Chandelier

The CONCEPT IMAGERY includes samples of materials

Sonnet

included in the space, as well as the three major words

Chair

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that inspired the space; eccentricity, striking, and eclectic. The screenprint "Connecting" as well as the Trace 4 pendant light are featured as well.

Smoked Glass Vessel

Trace.4 Pendant Lighting

All furnishings found at Design Distillery, a black-owned furniture store in Baltimore, MD

The FLOOR PLAN displays the seating arrangement of the soup kitchen, as well as the ADA-compliant bathroom and seating spots dispersed throughout. The community seating around the center ellipse highlights

FLOOR PLAN

the technical term of eccentricty

The MEZZANINE view shows the upper floor with the counseling and internet access sections that aid the community

The screenprints "Harmony" (left) sits above the front seating and "Welcoming" (middle) sits adjacent to the door

Thie seating color palette comes from the art piece

FIRST FLOOR

"Kelvin", lining the left and right walls. The lighting lining the low ceiling is the Trace 4 Pendant Lighting from Design Distillery, a furniture store in Baltimore. The art piece "Razadaza" lines the glass separating the community seating in the center of the space. Interior interventions can also be seen in the right perspective, which adds extra seating between the two columns.

Art piece "Kelvin" along the back wall of the restaurant

The upper mezzanine perspectives display the internet

MEZZANINE

access that is made available to those who come into the restaurant as well as the counseling area. The screenprint "Calming" encloses the counseling space, and "Moving" and "Connecting" reside on the bottom floor. The cross-section illustrates a full view of the glass art piece in the center as well as the elevators on the right.

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ARTIST ATELIER

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN THE ATELIER, LIVING, AND SMALL EXHIBIT QUARTERS OF AN ARTIST IN THE VISUAL ARTS FIELD, SYNTHESIZING ALL THE DESIGN SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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THE MAKING OF MOSAICS COMES FROM BREAKING PIECES OF GLASS, CERAMIC, STONE, AND OTHER THINGS TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL CREATION FROM THE BREAKAGE. THIS DESIGN INCORPORATES MOSAICS OF ALL KINDS ON THE FLOOR, WALL, SURFACES, AND DECORATIVE PIECES THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN. THE SPACE DESIGN CAME FROM BREAKING UP SQUARES, SIMILARLY TO HOW MOSAICS ARE MADE, AND ORDERING THEM TO MAKE THE SPACE.

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MEET THE ARTIST

Tesserae Wright

TESSERAE - MEANING A SMALL BLOCK OF STONE, TILE, GLASS, OR OTHER MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MOSAIC RAE IS AN ARTIST FROM BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON THAT SPECIALIZES IN MOSAIC ART PIECES SUCH AS WALL HANGINGS, SURFACES, AND DISHWARE. SHE GATHERS HER INSPIRATION FROM THE WOODS THAT SURROUND HER AND THE GREENERY IN WASHINGTON. SHE REQUIRES STORAGE FOR HER GLASS, STONE, TILE, AND OTHER MATERIAL AS WELL AS HER ADHESIVES. A R T I S T

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The FLOOR PLAN exhibits the triangular spaces the area creates within.

The PROCESS WORK displays the idea of breaking the square and the creation of these triangles that can be seen in

PROCESS WORK

both the axons and plans.

The EXPERIENTIAL FLOOR PLAN highlights the mosaic patterns placed on the floor of the kitchen, workspace, and bathroom

The KITCHEN perspective highlights the angular windows that inhabit the space and allow light to enter the space.

The CEILING is made from recycled broken glass pieces that have been left over from previous projects Tessarae has worked on.

The EXPOSED BEAMS on the left and right corner of the

The WORKSPACE contains the necessary materials for

home draw from the Washington nature, as well as the wood

Tesserae, as well as places some of her finished and in-

flooring, shelving, and seating.

progress works on display for others to see.

In the SECOND CROSS-SECTION, the bedroom and wardrobe are can be seen, with a mirror adorned with mosaic pieces that Tessarae has made. On the right, the intricate angular windows can be seen once again, as well as their alignment with one another and the reflection of the Washington mountains In the first CROSS-SECTION, the kitchen, as well as the entrance to the bedroom, can be seen. On the right-hand side, the angular window that draws inspiration from mosaic

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SKETCHES

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THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE SKETCHES WITH THE DESIGN PROCESS IS USING IT AS A THINKING AND COMMUNICATION TOOL, THE SKETCHING EXERCISES GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO: 1 DEVELOP AN ABILITY TO LOOK CAREFULLY AND TRANSLATE WHAT IS OBJECTIVELY SEEN 2 DEVELOP AN ABILITY TO TRANSLATE IMAGINED SPACES INTO DRAWING FORM 3 PRACTICE SKETCHING WITH A VARIETY OF MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES

WEEK 11: FABRIC

WEEK 12: MATERIAL SIMULATION

WEEK 5: PEOPLE REVISITED

WEEK 9: PAPER BAG

WEEK 7: NOT HELD BY GRAVITY

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