Sarah Bannon Portfolio 2021 Interior Design Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Office Fall 2021
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Breakwater
Veteran Living Community Fall 2020 Regional Finalist - IDEC Student Competition Pg 18-23 ..................
Strømme
Multiple Sclerosis Spa Fall 2021
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Art
Marker renderings, sketches, + paintings
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Blind Contour - Sketch
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NEXT STEELCASE SPONSORED OFFICE Fourth Year | 7 Weeks |17,00 sq. ft
Concept Both NEXT and scholar’s rocks are founded on the idea of ‘essence.’ “The most prized ‘bones of the earth’ were created by water or wind carving away the geological structure until only the essence is left behind” - Donna Dodson NEXT values the essence of makeup with its vegan, sustainable, and irritation free formulas. New York City is a melting pot of different cultures and scholar’s rocks are a part of NEXT owner’s Korean culture. Scholar rocks are the connection between NYC and NEXT.
Inspiration Images + Sketches
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Reception + Monumental Staircase
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Floor Plan Level 7: NTS
1 Reception
10 Video and photo studio
19 Marketing project room
2 Monumental staircase
11 Product development project room
20 Work and eat side of terrace
12 Private offices
21 Relax side of terrace
13 Wellness room
22 Mock-up store
14 Mother’s room
23 Wildcard space: Beauty salon
3 Waiting area 4 Enclaves 5 Medium meeting rooms 6 CEO office 15 Assigned open office 7 Unassigned open office 16 Resource room 8 Swag storage 17 Cafe 9 Coffee bar and celebration board
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Floor Plan Level 8: NTS
APPLIED CONCEPT
Parti
The asymmetrical balance, carved features, the flow and twist of the scholar rock all contribute to the aesthetic and functional aspects of NEXT’s office space. Scholar’s rocks are meant to inspire people and make viewers imagine the rock at different scales such as a riverbed, field, or a mountain range. Materials and patterns using different scales are used to represent this quality. These materials mimic stone textures.
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SCALE + COLORS
Scholar rocks resemble natural landscapes. Landscapes can be viewed at different scales; a mountain range, a forest, water, and even down to the smallest stones. Each space in NEXT is informed by this scale.
Mountains
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Product development room Medium meeting rooms
Forest
Marketing project room Enclaves Open office
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Rock
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Monumental stair Work cafe Retail mock-up space
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Private offices Mother’s room Wellness room
Retail Mock-Up
Open Office
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Beauty Bar
Cafe
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MATERIALS
When viewed from afar or on a small scale, the materials act as textures that mimic the stones.
At a closer look, the materials reveal images and objects which make up these textures and represent scholar’s rocks at different scales.
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BREAKWATER VETERAN LIVING COMMUNITY In collaboration with Jackson Aldridge, Erin Mulligan, + Emily Palmer Contributions: Concept, space planning, color scheme, + interior facade Third Year | 8 Weeks | 10,000 sq. ft
Background Breakwater is a living community for veterans located in downtown Waterside Norfolk, VA, with a focus on socialization, rehabilitation, wellbeing, and re-integration. Norfolk has a large percentage of veterans as it has the largest naval base in the world. With Waterside as the coastal core of the metropolitan area, it offers a variety of events, historic walking and biking trails, maritime and military cultural attractions, and ever-changing scenes of active harbors.
Logo Design
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Reception
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Floor Plan Level 1: NTS
1 Main Entry, Reception, + Restrooms
5 Mail Room + Elevator
9 Courtyard
2 Private Offices
6 Restrooms + Lactation Room
10 Pergola
3 Counseling
7 Kitchen and Dining
11 Quiet Lounge
4 Business Center
8 Social Lounge
East Section: NTS
North Section: NTS
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Floor Plan Level 2: NTS
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13 Social Lounge 14 Mezzanine
Residential Units Path Common Areas
Parti Diagram
Concept Statement A harbor provides safe anchorage and protection for those who pass through it. The residential units that wrap around the building act as a breakwater which creates the calm environment within a harbor. This serves as a transition for veterans who are looking for a break from the stress of civilian life. The balcony surrounding these units reinforces the barrier which protects the shared spaces within the building. Just as an anchor keeps ships secure, the furniture, materials, and colors are lighter on top and heavier on the bottom to ground the users of the space.
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Dining
Covid-19
Circulation Paths
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The circulation paths are wide to accommodate social distancing and seating on either side of the pathway creates an opportunity for neighbors to safely socialize. Sanitation stations are located throughout the space to encourage cleanliness.
Social Sustainability Spaces such as the social lounges and the courtyard encourage community members to socialize both outside and inside. The open concept allows for different areas to blend together which helps foster connections amongst users. The pathways let users choose what they want to do putting them in control of their own experience.
Courtyard Sketch
Research Backed Design Decisions Wide pathways and rounded corners are utilized throughout the space to provide strong sight-lines and alleviate stress caused by way finding. The balcony and walkway envelop the space to encourage movement. The pathway leads to a second floor gym where veterans can exercise and improve their mental health. Courtyard Perspective
Pantone 7468 C
#2000 Terrazzo Terrazzco
Siltech Grain Carnegie
Eco Solutions Nylon Shaw Contract
Refined Oak Style CA308 Shaw Contract
Siltech Grain Carnegie
Materials Copper is used on high touch surface areas because of its antimicrobial properties. The materials were chosen for their durability, chemical resistance, antimicrobial properties, clean-ability and abrasion resistance.
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STRØMME MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SPA Fourth Year | 6 Weeks | 5,000 sq. ft
Concept Viking ships were built to be strong and flexible. They had to balance their loads, push through water, and flow with the wind. Similarly, those with Multiple Sclerosis must be strong and flexible to withstand the ups and downs of the disease. They have to balance what their life was before diagnosis and what their future will be, push through day to day activities, and flow with the unpredictability of MS. Strømme, which translates from Norwegian to ‘flow,’ creates a space that those with MS can relate to, rest, and connect with the rich history of Norway. Contrast between organic and geometric forms on viking ships inform visual contrast in the spa for those with vision impairments. Blues, inspired by the fjord, help users perceive the space as colder than it really is to combat the warmth that MS patients often experience. Pops of red are used for contrast. Located in Grefsen - a small borough with a population of 4,350, nestled between Oslo and the mountains - allows users to walk around town for their errands, visit the capital city, and experience the unique geography that Norway has to offer.
Logo Sketch
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Spa Entry
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Consultation
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Kitchen
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Bookkeeper’s Office
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Men’s Restroom
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Living Room
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Floor Exercise Area
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Women’s Restroom
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Master Bedroom
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Pool
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Residential Entry
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Relaxation Area
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Laundry
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Massage Room
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Parti
The parti represents the characteristics that connect viking ships and MS patients; strength, flexibility, balance, push, and flow.
Inspiration Images
Gym
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Residential Kitchen
UNIVERSAL DESIGN NOTES
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Side by side refrigerator
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Open space under stove and sink for a person in a wheel chair
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Varied counter heights
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Pulls for ease of use
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Lever faucet handle
Massage Room
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Resin Panel
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Ceiling
Chair Fabric
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Laminate
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Paint
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Woodwork
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Flooring
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Flooring
3Form Flek Pure • Made with 75% recycled content
Maharam Cursive Fast • Low VOC
Bejamin Moore Natura - Polar Ice • Zero VOC
Elmwood Stockholm European White Oak Flooring • 100% reclaimed wood • Stain: PureColor Azure - Low VOC
Armstrong Woodworks Vector with W3 Perforation • USDA certified biobased content
BioCarbon Laminates Pavilion Grey BC239 • Carbon neutral + Environmental Product Declaration
Locally sourced birch
Emser E-Quary Beige • LEED Certified
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ART MARKER RENDERINGS, SKETCHES, + PAINTINGS
About My passion for drawing, painting, and creating has been beneficial to studying interior design because it allows me to generate ideas quickly, keeps me thinking creatively, and serves as another medium to present my designs in a clear way.
Inner Tube Water Polo - Sketch
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Oil Painting
Altered Perspective - Marker Rendering
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Interior Drawing - Marker Rendering
Velvet Couch - Marker Rendering
Interior Concept - Drawing
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Sarah Bannon
sarahb99@vt.edu | 401.500.1427 | www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bannon