SAAD AKCHICH Interior Designer
Curriculum Vitae Saad Akchich
1455 Jacques Lemaistre Ave. Montreal, QC, Canada H2M 2C3 (+1) 514-799-5961 saad.akchich@gmail.com
LITTLE ADULTS clothing store for kids (5-10 y/o)
- The cover article in a press release for the 2014’th end of degree exhibition. - Press mention in «Le journal de l’Université de Montréal». End of degree project - April 2014 Mandate : Designing an interior space of the student’s choice. Concept : A clothing store for kids where the adults have no access to the clothing area. However, they benefit from a cosy Cafe-Lounge where they can wait while their children are shopping. which offers a space that’s playful for kids and soothing for adults at the same time. Tools : Hand drawing, Autocad, Sketchup, Vray Render, Maxwell Render, Photoshop
The project is located at 4428 Saint-Laurent boulevard, Montréal, QC.
How does it work ? The adult buys a pass that contains the types of clothes to buy, which solves the issue of the budget and the transaction for kids. Each zone (or ÂŤworldÂť) is closed in order to avoid any jealousy or comparison that may occur among kids.
THOUGHT PROCESS & INTENSIONS
THE ZONING OF THE STORE
The Cafe-Lounge for adults is as important as the clothing area. It merges 3 different types of spaces in order to accomodate every client : - Individual area (to the right of the plan) - Interactive lounge area (center) - Dining area (the chairs and table sets)
PLATFORM SUNRAY urban platform installation
Interior design workshop - 1st session - December 2011 Mandate : Designing an urban park in a 2000 sq. ft area in Montreal’s old port. Concept : An urban platform that interacts with the natural day light, which allows interesting shadow effects through the full and empty spaces of the structure. This creates a variety of unique atmospheres throughout the day. Tools : Hand drawing, Model, Photoshop In collaboration with : Isabelle Seguin
CLASH
house for 3 roommates
Interior design workshop - 2nd session - May 2012 Mandate : Designing a house for the 3 main characters of the movie «Shallow Grave». Concept : The design of the house represents the conflict occuring between 2 of the characters (Alex and David) separated by a third space occupied by their opportunistic and manipulative friend Juliet who has access to both her roommates’ spaces. Tools : Hand drawing, Model. In collaboration with : Catherine D. Ellefsen
CARRÉ BLANC multi-disciplinary design agency
Interior design workshop - 4th session - April 2013 Mandate : Designign a work space that reflects the values of the agency Carré Blanc, these being: young, dynamic and interactive. Concept : The core of the space is the meeting area, it brings together all the disciplines of the agency (publicity, communication, architecture and design) in order to put into practice the interactivity and dynamism which are the agency’s most important values. The conference rooms and the production spaces act as a buffer zone between the meeting area and the main work space, whereas the senior management is located near the reception. Tools : Autocad, SketchUp, Maxwell Render, Photoshop. In collaboration with : Carolyn Gouin
The meeting zone provides a variety of environments designed to boost the creativity of any type of employee (drawing, presentation, sitting down, standing up, laying down, etc.) Whereas the cafeteria offers a more traditional design to make the employees feel familiar with the space and thus feel in their comfort zone, as if they were at home.
The movable panels are what separates the buffer zone from both the meeting area and the work space and thus, the openness and the enclosure of the buffer zone can be determined based on the activity occuring.
HOUSE EXTENSION Design contract of single family dwelling
Contract - April 2013 - may 2014 304 Larivière Street, Laval, QC Mandate : Extension of the ground floor : - Redesign of the kitchen. - Design of the extension (dining room & living room). Needs : More natural light inside the house + exterior view. Smooth flow. Add more storage space. In collaboration with : Jessica DorÊ-Larocque
Users : The Tremblay family. Young couple with 2 kids.
Proposed design :
Existing living room (untreated)
Photos BEFORE the extension:
Living room area:
Kitchen area: