SOPHIE PALMA UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
PORT FOLIO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
SOPHIE PALMA EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
730 N 4th St, Unit 212 Minneapolis, MN 55401 sophie.palma@ku.edu 612.859.3358
University of Kansas • B.S. Interior Architecture - expected May 2022 • Master of Architecture - anticipated start 2022 • Cumulative GPA - 3.9 GPA Sitelogiq - June 2020-present • collaborate as an intern on multiple K-12 education renovation projects • participate in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases of the design process • develop and present design graphics in client meetings • build out company’s material library through connecting with industry representatives KU School of Architecture - 2019-present • provide tours to prospective students and their families • panel spokesperson at events for prospective students and alumni
INVOLVEMENT
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society academically rank in the top 10% of entire class across all fields of study • IIDA - student member • KU School of Architecture - student mentor • faculty search + interviews for IA program 2019-2021
SKILLS
• Software knowledge - Revit, Enscape, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Fushion 360 • Organized, strong communicator, reliable, driven, cooperative, diligent • Conversational Spanish
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-15
CULTURAL MUSEUM learning, immersive, reflective experience on immigration & the U.S.–Mexico border
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BLUE OCEAN SENIOR VILLAGE amenities for residents experiencing moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
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FOSTER ADOPT CONNECT HEADQUARTERS mixed-use building providing resources for foster & adoptive families
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COWORKING FORUM working & gathering space for members of the neighboring community
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TRANSFORMATION WALL wall system comprised of individual pods
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CULTURAL MUSEUM EL PASO, TX The museum sheds light on American and Mexican cultures, particularly focusing on immigration and the border wall that divides the two countries.
The humbling tone of the design will inspire visitors to become an ally to one another by providing educational activities for learning, interactive exhibits for immersing, and quiet places for reflecting. Through the use of similar design features, such as finishes and forms, the museum will erase the borders between US and Mexican cultures.
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SITE ANALYSIS The site map shows EL Paso, Texas & Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, the two cities that make up this borderland region. The museum site is located two miles East of Downtown El Paso and is directly adjacent to a major U.S. Customs & Border Protection port of entry.
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A Downtown El Pa B U.S. – Mexico B C Parque Público F
aso, Texas Border Federal El Chamizal
D Chamizal National Memorial E U.S. Customs & Border Protection Museum Site
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A Bowie High School B Chamizal Amphitheater C Chamizal Cultural Center
D Rio Grande E U.S.–Mexico Border Bus Stop
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N The museum would be an addition to the Chamizal National Memorial, which is an urban park that celebrates the cultures of the borderland. The grounds currently have a museum exhibit, art gallery, picnic area, walking & biking trails, & an outdoor amphitheater for musical performance. W
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Summer Solstice
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Winter Solstice
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PROGRAMMING
Multimedia Exhibit Area
Educational Spaces
Forum
Lounge Spaces
Museum Store
Cafe Permanent Exhibit Galleries Special Exhibit Galleries
Immersive Learning Space Reflecting Space Major Adjacency Major Adjacency
Entrance Lobby
Courtyard
SPECIAL EXHIBIT GALLERIES
LOUNGE SPACES
LOUNGE SPACES
RESTROOMS
ENTRANCE LOBBY
EDUCATIONAL SPACES
MULTIMEDIA EXHIBIT AREA
LOUNGE SPACES
PERMANENT EXHIBIT GALLERIES
MUSEUM STORE
LOUNGE SPACES
FORUM
COURTYARD
CAFE
STORAGE
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WELL STANDARDS
Nourishment
Water
EDUCATIONAL SPACES
MULTIMEDIA EXHIBIT AREA
LOUNGE SPACES
PERMANENT EXHIBIT GALLERIES
Light
Movement
MUSEUM STORE
LOUNGE SPACES
LOUNGE SPACES
RESTROOMS
SPECIAL EXHIBIT GALLERIES
ENTRANCE LOBBY
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WELL Standards, a certification system involving ten categories, is a leading tool for advancing the health & well-being of buildings. It considers the physical and mental well-being of users. Exploring how to incorporate these ten standards into the museum’s different spaces was a central aspect of the design process and intent.
FORUM
COURTYARD
CAFE
STORAGE
LOUNGE SPACES
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N Thermal Comfort
Sound
BUILDING ANALYSIS
Materials
Mind
Community
An existing building shell was provided to allow me to focus my efforts on the design of the interior spaces. Rectilinear Form: Open and simple building form allows for creative allocation of interior spaces. Interior Courtyard: Accessible from all sides and centrally located. Will bring nature indoors, and exhibits outdoors. View of Border: This end of the museum provides direct visual to the U.S. – Mexico border.
Central Axis: Creates natural divide, allowing two themes to take place on either side Exterior Glazing: Takes advantage of site’s natural daylight and landscape.
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FURNISHED FLOOR PLAN
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A. Multimedia Space B. Educational Space C. Special Exhibit D. Permanent Exhibit E. Reception F. Lobby G. Forum H. Courtyard I. Museum Store J. Cafe
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K. Kitchen L. Restrooms M. Lounge N. Lactation Room O. Storage
Exhibit Display Building Shell Designed By Jose Moreno
The central axis, where users enter the building, naturally divides the museum into two themes. On the left, directional circulation strictly guides the user through a sequence of exhibits, encouraging an immersive learning experience. As they exit through the permanent exhibit, users cross back over the central axis, and enter the more reflective spaces that encourage conversation and community.
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PERMANENT EXHIBIT The exhibit spaces utilize ceiling and flooring design elements as wayfinding techniques to guide users, and also promote the WELL movement standard. Central steel pillars act as a representation of the border wall “erasing” into the floor. Universal design considerations offer a variety of ways for users to interact with exhibits.
The extensive living green wall in the forum acts as a restorative focal feature to promote reflection. The space offers a variety of seating options, creating clusters for communicating that come together to create one harmonious gathering space.
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FORUM
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BLUE OCEAN SENIOR VILLAGE LA JOLLA, CA The village, located near the coast, is home to residents experiencing moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, a progressive brain disease that causes problems with memory, function, and behavior.
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a small, sheltered bay Just like a cove is a small sheltered bay, part of the larger ocean, every resident at the Blue Ocean Senior Village experiences personal freedoms, while also being part of a community. The design features coves that create intimate zones for residents to engage in social and stimulating activities, or quaint and serene spaces for independent leisure time.
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RESEARCH & PROGRAMMING Designing for Alzheimer’s Disease • • • • • •
NORMAL BRAIN
fluid circulation that promotes free movement large bay windows to allow for sunlight shapes, symbols, & equipment that favor natural light sociopetal furniture set-up to encourage conversation gentle use of color smaller sections that feel like residential living rooms or kitchens
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BRAIN
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Major Adjacency
Secondary
Minor Adjacency
Tertiary
No Adjacency
mini spa
COVE 3 entrance lobby recreational activity area
rec area movie theater mini spa
restaurant café mini-spa + salon village store library/reading area art gallery movie theatre offices conference room public restrooms
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COVE 2 cafe gallery library
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lob offi conferen villag resta
241%
650,000
3rd
850,000
increase in deaths since 2000
Alzheimer’s Disease in California
people 65 & up were living with it in 2018, projected to be
leading cause of death
in 2025
theater & spa placed on 2nd floor
restrooms + storage
movie heater
recreational area
cafe, gallery, library act as connecting building
gallery spaces facing SW receive most daylight & ocean views
cafe library
store
outdoor courtyard spaces between buildings + winding paths
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bby fices nce room e store aurant
spaces facing NE do not require as much natural daylight
conference room restaurant offices
each space will be like a cozy “cove” for residents to gather
lobby
multiple entrances + exits so residents do not feel trapped & can easily access outdoors safely entrance/exit
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FURNISHED FLOOR PLANS
BUILDING C BUILDING B
The combination of structured, straight walls and organic, curvy walls creates different coves intended for specialized activities throughout the three buildings.
BUILDING A
Private Dining
Village Store Restaurant
Unisex RR
Printing
Unisex RR
Private Office
Storage/Mechanical
Break Area
Women's Restroom Lobby Kitchen
BUILDING A
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Men's Restroom
Conference Room
Facility operations, including a conference room and offices, are close to the lobby for easy access to visitors. A curved glass wall is a prominent feature of the restaurant, an amenity that will be used by residents and their visiting families.
The reading room and cafe coves allow for residents to find a quaint and quiet space to partake in activities of their choosing.
Cafe Reading Room
Art Gallery 2' -
6"
Unisex RR
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Unisex RR Storage/ Mechanical
BUILDING B
Stairwell UP
Both levels of this building are reserved for mainly resident-focused activities. The open-plan recreation area allows for breaking down the space into different coves to allow for specialized activities.
Stairwell DN
Recreational Area
Movie Theater Spa/Salon Storage/Mechanical
Storage
Elevator
Elevator
Unisex RR Men's RR
BUILDING C - LEVEL 1
Women's RR
UP Stairwell
Storage/ Stairwell Mechanical DN
BUILDING C - LEVEL 2
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MATERIALS
Contrast amongst materials helps residents with differentiating surfaces and wayfinding. Palette helps create an overall relaxing and casual feel for the spaces.
Mannington Floors Maple Grove II Saddle
Caesarstone US Supernatural Bianco Drift
Knoll Fabrics Hopsack Navy
Carnegie Fabrics Hashtag Light Grey
Mahone’s Wallpaper Questex / Seabrook
Mahone’s Wallpaper Patton / Type 1 Grey
Sherwin Williams SW 6242 Distance
Sherwin Williams SW 7506 Loggia
Coastal Moire/ Blue
RESTAURANT
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FURNITURE
Selected furniture pieces are contemporary while still offering comfort and promoting good posture for residents.
Kwalu Adelfia Dining Chair
Kimball Thatcher Lounge Chair Kwalu Bellamonte Love Seat
RECREATION AREA
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FOSTER ADOPT CONNECT HEADQUARTERS KANSAS CITY, KS This project involved renovating an abandoned elementary school in Kansas City, KS into the new KS headquarters for Foster Adopt Connect, a non-profit providing resources for foster and adoptive families.
Transparent, Public
Opaque, Private
Establish a trusting environment that respects each user and where they are in their journey. The idea of transparency will guide design in creating an atmosphere of honesty. Circulation will flow openly throughout the spaces to connect users directly to the resources they need, while also providing suitable privacy needs when desired.
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SITE ANALYSIS The site is located in the historic Strawberry Hill neighborhood, which consists mostly of residences, with a few commercial buildings and other amenities near the site.
Education/Government
Residential
Eating/Grocery
Park
Commercial
FAC site
I-70
central ave 670 229 S 8th st
I-70
7th st tfwy
670
Downtown KC, MO 229 S 8th st
NW MO 229 S 8th St W MO (HQ) E KS
FAC locations AFC SW MO SE MO
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Vermont St
St. Margaret’s Park
S Coy St
S 8th St
I-70
7th st
10th st
central ave
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PROGRAMMING The drop-in shelter, along with the programming it requires, is all housed in the basement, which also has a separate & secure entrance for users to access 24/7.
drop-in shelter UP
Programs utilized mainly by FAC employees are placed on the second floor to provide more private and quiet areas for focus.
PO
bike storage
UP
elevator
kitchen
Studio and one-bedroom apartments are placed on the third floor for young adults seeking a short-term living solution.
restrooms
building maitenance
laundry + storage
Basement Private
Badge Control
Semi-Transparent
Circulation
Transparent
Entrance/Exit
CCYP
food pantry + clothing closet
1 bedroom apt
elevator
fostering prevention
elevator
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lobby
elevator
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drop-in shelter
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PO
CR break room
CR
advancement & development
PO fostering prevention
restrooms
extreme CR recruitment
30 Days to Family
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PO
PO
PO
PO
Level 2
elevator
laundry
1 bedroom apt
studio apt
1 bedroom apt
Level 3
studio apts
extreme recruitment + 30 days to family
aining
elevator
1 bedroom apt
advancement + development
break room
coffee + snack bar
classroom
kinship navigator
behavioral intervention
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BLOCKING PLAN & FLOOR PLAN The resources most used by visitors are placed on level one because it can be more easily monitored. This allows these spaces to be more transparent in their operation and design. Working departments that interact with visitors are placed on this level for easy accessibility, but in a more closedoff secure setting to ensure confidentiality.
Private
Badge Control
Semi-Transparent
Circulation
PO
CCYP
Transparent
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Entrance/Exit
clothing CR closet
food pantry
sorting room dry storage
PO
freezer ramp
elevator
lobby + reception LR restrooms
accessible restroom
health CR clinic
CR
coffee + snack bar kinship navigator
classroom training room
classroom
PO
CR
behavioral intervention PO
PO
PO
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MATERIALS & INTERIOR VIEWS Subtle design features, like open shelving that visibly display items, provide visitors with easy access to resources. In the food pantry, a retaillike experience helps users feel trusted and comfortable while fulfilling their needs. These subtle design decisions express FAC’s trust with its visitors and employees. Light-filtering materials are also utilized to further emphasize a transparent environment.
Reception
Donor Wall Classroom & Training Room
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Snack & Coffee Bar
Food Pantry Program Office Space
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COWORKING FORUM KANSAS CITY, KS This project involved renovating the first floor of an existing building in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, KS into a coworking space to be used by the community.
Create a neighborhood hub that engages the public by encouraging community members to meet as equals. The design, inspired by the ancient Roman Forum, will serve as the community square for the diverse population that calls Strawberry Hill their home. The communal space will be neither public nor private, serving as the fringe between the two that offers a safe place for members to gather.
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PROGRAMMING High Importance Semi-Importance Low Importance
Essential Desirable Non-Essential
709 6th St coworking space
r y es sa ci es cen c e N dja A
re e ua tag q o S o F
all throughout
1 Lounge Seating
200
2 Hot Desk & Permanent
350
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small + large seating groups throughout
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grouped together for easy access
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N/A
N/A
desks if desired
4 “Phone” Booths
128
2
3
N/A
N/A
small, simple room offering privacy
5 Conference Rooms
600
2
3
N/A
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programmable technology for presentations
6 Multipurpose Space
400
10
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N/A
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close to other public spaces for easy user accessibility
7 Reception Area
150
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N/A
N/A
near front entrance to serve as resource for information
8 Coffee Bar
500
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near front entrance for easy accesss from street
9 Kitchenette/Break Space
250
2
3
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provide space for workers to prepare/store food
10 Recreation Area
250
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N/A
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space for physcial exercise or mental break
11 Printing Station
50
2
3
N/A
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free & easy to use printer +
12 Washroom/Janitors Closet
200
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located in back of complex to provide greater privacy
13 Lactation Room
80
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N/A
N/A
located near women’s bathroom for convenience
14 Mech/Elect Room
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located in back away from public spaces
15 Circulation
825
all throughout
N/A
N/A
help divide public, private, & communal spaces
16 Forum
500
N/A
N/A
central grounding element, neither public nor private
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Conference rooms and phone booths are well spread out throughout the space. Conference Rooms
The multipurpose space offers a casual place for community meetings and events.
Kitchenette/ Break Space
Private
Printing Station
Recreation Area Mech/ Elec
Forum
Hot Desks & Permanent
Lactation Room
Washrooms & Janitors Closet
Phone Booths Reception
Coffee Bar Lounge
Multipurpose Space
The forum is placed near the entrances, connecting community members and coworking members by its proximity to shared amenities. Private offices include daylighting benefits and offer a variety of individual and group layouts.
Private
Essential
Public
Desirable
Forum
BLOCKING PLAN & FURNISHED FLOOR PLAN Kitchenette/ Break Space
Hot Desks
Private
Conference Recreation Room Room
Phone Booths
Permanent Desks
Forum
UP
Restrooms
Conference Room
Printing Station
Private
Mech/Elec Elec Room m
Private Conference Room
Lactation Room
Cafe Seating Multipurpose Space Phone Booths
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Reception Coffee Bar
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Lounge
Phone Booths
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COMMUNITY FORUM
Desk systems provide flexibility for all users and collaboration tables promote collaboration space in support of creating a non-competitive environment. Coworking and community spaces would visually connect through use of furniture and materials that are soothing and comfortable for all.
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The coffee bar serves as an amenity to residents of the community. The forum shows how coworking and community members can connect in this common space. It serves as a casual space for members to gather and use the space at their own discretion to accomplish their own personal needs.
c ommuni o m m u n i t tyy
SCALE MODEL
cc o ow w o orr k k-i n g
The model, accurately designed to a 1/4” = 1’-0” scale, showcases how the spaces physically relate to one another and how the community forum acts as a uniting force between the public and coworking spaces.
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TRANSFORMATION WALL POD SYSTEM This project involved many iterations, with each phase still being representative of the original building given as inspiration. A single piece of paper was used, with a pin to secure the design in place.
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The final phase of the project was to simplify the model into a small-scale pod that was still representative of the original design.
The pod needed to be easily repeated so that it could form a transformation wall fastened together by a basswood structure.
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SOPHIE PALMA
730 N 4th St, Unit 212 Minneapolis, MN 55401 sophie.palma@ku.edu 612.859.3358