SARA KOTANKO
Interior Design | Graphic Design | Photography
ABOUT I grew up in a large family, with parents who encouraged creative thinking. I first became interested in interior design when I was a young girl watching design shows with my sister. I started at Andrews University in 2011 where I completed a minor in graphic design, and helped pioneer the new interior design program. I have a passion for creating spaces that welcome people, inspire new ways of thinking, and help promote healthy indoor environments. Traveling has had a huge impact on my view of design and the world; it has helped flavor my work and changed my perspective.
CONTACT P: 916.494.3323 E: sara.kotanko@gmail.com W: sarakotanko.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
WIGHTMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. [BENTON HARBOR, MI]
Wightman & Associates, Inc. is an engineering, surveying, architecture, GIS, and environmental firm in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The project seen here is a remodel of their lobby and administration area. I worked under Marissa Kovatch during the course of this project. She was the senior designer for the company at the time of this project.
Main Lobby
HOLD FOR PLAN
President’s Office
Adminstration Meeting Space
Adminstration Meeting Space
Conference Room
HOSPITALITY [ST. JOSEPH, MI]
The project is a mid-size facility that would accommodate a hotel, small innovation center, and retail. The location of this project is St. Joseph, Michigan. (EXPLAIN MORE HERE) *The media for this project were Revit drawings, rendered in Revit.
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FULL SPREAD RENDERING
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
Upholstery and Wall Finishes
Window Treatments and Flooring Finishes
MIXED USE PROJECT [BENTON HARBOR, MI]
This mixed use project was a sanitarium in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The client was asking for the following: - A health-oriented restaurant, able to seat 100 people.
Second Floor Space Plan
- A small book store/library, minimum 1,000 sq ft. - A small gallery area. - Classrooms and laboratories.
Interior Elevation A
- A small fitness center, minimum 2,000 sq ft. - Administrative offices. - A rehabilitation center or shelter, including 8-12 transient dwelling units. *The media for this project were hand drawings, rendered
Interior Elevation B
in Photoshop. Restaurant Space Plan First Floor Space Plan
Building Section A
Building Section B
MODELS AND MATERIALS
Material and Finish Selections
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH [BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
This project was a renovation plan for the Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The church basement was in need of some freshening; it included space planning and material selection for the fellowship hall, two lobbies, and a classroom. The second project featured here was also for the Trinity Lutheran Church. It was a collaborative project with two designers, Celeena Seats and Keila Creed, where I did space planning, material selection, and lighting design for the
Youth Room Rendering
community center on the site. *The media for this project were hand drawings, rendered in color pencil.
Cafe Area Rendering
Church Basement Space Plan
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH [BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
The second project featured here was also for the Trinity Lutheran Church. It was a collaborative project with two designers, Celeena Seats and Keila Creed, where I did space planning, material selection, and lighting design for the community center on the site. New Lobby Rendering
*The media for this project was hand drawings, rendered in Photoshop.
Interior Bird’s Eye Rendering Group Project with Celeena Seats & Keila Creed
Elevator Lobby Rendering
Community Center Section Perspective Group Project with Celeena Seats & Keila Creed
Fellowship Hall Rendering
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH DAYCARE [BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
This project was a renovation plan for the Trinity Lutheran Church Daycare in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The program included two classrooms, and a hallway. It included space planning and material selection that met all the requirements for children ages zero to six. *The media for this project was hand drawings, rendered with color pencils.
Original Chandelier Design Group Project with Celeena Seats & Keila Creed
Community Center Space Plan Group Project with Celeena Seats & Keila Creed
Community Center Ceiling Plan
Sconce Lighting Design
Group Project with Celeena
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed
Seats & Keila Creed
Play House Perspective
Room 1 Elevation A
Room 1 Elevation B
Room 1 Space Plan
Room 2 Elevation A
Room 2 Elevation B Room 2 Space Plan
COUNTRY DWELLING [EMPIRE, MI]
This residential project was to be a small home, 1300 to 1700 sq ft in a new neighborhood in Empire, Michigan. The house structure was heavy timber, with sip panels for the exterior walls. It was meant to be a home for aging in place, with at least one bedroom on the ground floor. There is also a granny flat above the
Granny Flat - Second Floor
garage, which is located off the alley at the rear of the property. One major requirement for this project was that it have one special place. *The media for this project was hand drawings, black and white.
Second Floor Space Plan
Interior Perspective of Special Place
Garage Plan - First Floor
First Floor Space Plan Roof & Site Plan
Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Garage & Granny Flat Rear Elevation
Site Side Elevation
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Proposed Redesign Eau Claire Fruit Exchange Logo Proposed New Eau Claire Fruit Exchange Logo
Proposed Redesign Andrews Academy Logo
Proposed New Andrews Academy Logo
The School of Architecture & Interior Design Presents Andrews University School of Architecture & Interior Design Year End Exhibition Logo
Featuring the work of Architecture & Interior Design students from 2015-2016.
Sunday 24 April 2016 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Art & design gallery Smith hall Andrews University Aggregate will continue daily Monday 25 April 2016 to Thursday 28 April 2016, 9 am -9 pm.
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The Moose - Inspired by Theodore Van Doesberg’s “The Cow”
A Name Means A Lot - Inspired by Fritz Schleifer’s “Bauhaus Ausstellung”
PHOTOGRAPHY
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