Interior Architecture Portfolio

Interior Architecture Portfolio

College

Susan Antaki Khan, MA., MS

Thomas Jefferson University

of Architecture & the Built Environment

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THESIS

COMMUNITY CENTER

NEXUS RESEARCH CENTER

HEALTHCARE STUDIO

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

OFFICE DESIGN

BIOPHILIC RESEARCH PROJECT

PRESENTATION DRAWINGS

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

MODELS SKETCHES

Thesis Project

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA College of Architecture & the Built Environment

My thesis project had been to design and develop The Museum of Trauma & Healing. My research on this subject was to explore the relationship between psychic trauma and the executive functions, for example, attention, judgment, and memory, and show how these cognitive functions are most often adversely affected by psychic trauma.

My thesis takes the format of a magazine, Muse, an Interior Architecture Magazine, to include articles authored by myself that highlight the scientific findings of how a museum setting can offer a respite and help to mitigate the negative effects of psychic trauma through art, education, and activities.

please go to https://issuu.com/susan.antslp/docs/musemagazinethesisinteriorarch?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

To view the complete thesis: Muse magazine including bibliography, process work and drawings,

Though making art has long been regarded as a form of therapy through self-expression, recently, the passive participation the looking at art is now being assessed as a different way of improving mental health.

The more time you spend analyzing a piece of art, the more you can stimulate both unconscious and conscious brain functions. Doing so can increase your analytical, empathic and problem-solving skills in everyday life.

The museum building itself is a work of art with its curvilinear lines, murals depicting abstract art, and fractals found in the artwork of

First

Third

Reflected Ceiling Plan Scale ¼” =1’ 0”

Gallery at Dusk

Terrace View

at Thomas Jefferson University

Project Goals

define progression of experiences via wayfinding,light, and color promote collaboration, inclusivity, & creativity through use of public and private spaces

utilize WELL building standards focusing on light, movement,mind, and comfort apply principles of LEED Platinum 4.0 to promote human & environmental wellbeing

The Nexus Center is a place where inter -disciplinary teams of researchers including professors, students,and professionals who have been awarded grants are given dedicated co-working space for the duration of the grant period.

The Nexus Center is where the intersection of the critical research takes place providing the capability for a better future. Visiting lecturers will provide fresh perspectives and in-depth knowledge for new intiatives and challenges.

Design Concept Hide ‘n Seek

Inspiration

The Nexus Center channelsthe natural world and primal human instincts by creating progression of experiences using directed tunnels and offering moments of refuge throughoutthe building. The design aims to create an experience of anticpation, emergence, and relief as the user follows progression from space to space.

Design by: Ang Nekoranik , Liz Kane, & Susan Khan

Thermatop M is a waterbased ceiling heating and cooling system from Uponor that can be seamlessly integrated into plasterboard ceilings. Thermatop M provides high heating and cooling outputs and is prefabricated for easy toolfree installation.

The Bandalux range is made up of different available systems with different sizes that adapt to any outdoor space: balconies, windows, terraces, courtyards, etc. They protect the building from ultraviolet rays and high temperatures, enabling the occupants to enjoy the open air in public buildings or private homes.

Lighting Fixtures

Zenith Pro Vandor Linear Suspension DESIGNER TECH LIGHTING

Vellavi 24 Chandelier DESIGNER

Furniture & Finishes

Top Right-Entrance to Terrace Center-Café

Bottom Right-Terrace

Susan, Ang, Xinchao

Patient Room with Terrace – Natural Ventilation

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS – REVIT

Stair Detail

Deck Detail

Studio-Museum Office Design – Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

REGAL

Sustainable materials were used throughout the building which are LEED certified such as cork and bamboo fl ooring, in addition, fabrics and carpeting which are eco-friendly.

INSPIRATION IMAGES

WORK STATION DESK

SPIRITED & ELEGANT UNDULATING & MAJESTIC

PRIVATE WORK SPACE

ACOUSTICAL CEILING ELEMENTS – OFFICE & GYM

Studio Museum-Office Design

My intention in designing this 20,000 square foot office space within a museum was to take into consideration the fact that people spend on average one-third of their life at work. Biophilic elements such as the colors of nature and water features have been shown to increase a sense of well-being. Acoustical features help to reduce noise and have been found to increase productivity. A space to exercise was also found to be important for employees.

Office space studies show how people like to work best whether in groups or individually when provided many alternative spaces depending upon the task at hand.

This office space is within a museum setting where the first floor contains a Public Space for the community including a gallery featuring various area artists.

Bubble Diagram for Second Level

Research Project – Biophilic Design Within the Classroom

Axonometric

Biophilic Design Elements Placed Within the Classroom and Playscape Resulted in Improvement in Reading and Math Scores and improved Executive Functions such as Problem Solving and Social Skills

Section – Elevation Classroom & Play Yard

Classroom included biophilic design elements based upon the design research for helping to improve executive functions and thereby achievement scores which included: rounded shapes, wooden floors, living walls, acoustical light rings, daylight, reduced glare, symbolic features such as map and posters depicting values and culture, artwork, window view of nature, living wall and contrasts in textures.

Indoor playscape included biophilic design elements that were shown in the studies to have a positive impact upon executive functions and achievement scores. These elements included: hiding and private spaces, undulating walls of natural materials such as rattan, copper and wood, rounded shapes as seen in the chairs, pillows, challenging activities such as indoor rock climbing and living plants. These elements help to foster socialization skills and a sense of well-being.

Presentation Drawings

Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, Calif., by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects.

Photo: Tim Griffith

Graphic Design

Photoshop & InDesign

Hungarian Cookbook

In Euclidean geometry, squaring the circle was a long-standing mathematical puzzle that was proved impossible in the 19th century.

The term also has been used as a symbol in alchemy, particularly in the 17th century, and it has a metaphorical meaning: attempting anything that seems impossible.

Photoshop - InDesign

Hurricanes Maria/Fiona – Puerto Rico

Photoshop

Kit of Parts – Model of Contemplation Pavilion

Iteration of George Nelson Bench Model

Design by Susan Khan

Model of Post and Beam Construction Design by Susan Khan

History of Art – Analysis – Visual Elements

Direct Lines

*The vertical lines give a sense of directionality from the young girl’snape of herneck down to the folds ofher dress that hang from her shoulderand continue down to the floor.

These vertical lines are also evident in the front of her peplos from her waist downto her foot.

*Diagonal lines provide a symmetrical balance by going in opposite directions to each other. The diagonal line that starts at her forehead, down her nose to her chinis mirrored by thebody position of the dove that she is holding in her left hand and her forearm.The position of her head is also aligned with the dove in her left hand.

*Diagonal lines start at her shoulder and continue down her rightarm and left leg.These lines are mirrored by the dove in her right handup against her chestand provide a sense of balanceto the whole sculpture.

Implied Lines

The lines of the folds in her peplos mirror the vertical and some of the diagonal lines and give shape to the sculpture with flowing contours that provide a softness. Her body is showing through her garment which is characteristic of Classicism and provides a naturalistic reality to this sculpture. The folds of her garment and her stance provide a sense of movement as though she might turn her head or stroke one of the doves at any moment. Although the figure is not moving thereis a sense of energy that she ispaying close attention to her doves by showing a great deal of affection for them as well.

Provenence

Marble grave stele of a little girl,ca. 450–440 B.C.

This masterpiece of Classical sculpture was found in 1785 on the Greek island of Paros.The source of the fine Paros marbleishighly praised in antiquity for its pure white color and translucence. Little is known about the sculptors from this Cycladicislandbut this and several other works dating to the fifth century B.C. show the great skill of the local artists. After its discovery, the relief was brought to England for the collection of the earls of Yarborough, where it remained until it was acquired for the Metropolitan Museum in 1927.1

Found on the island of Paros in 1785 (Museum Worsleyanum 1794, pl. 35

This figure contains many of the characteristics that constitute Classicism in art such as the contrapposto pose with one leg stepping forward and the figure in profile. It is here that the dove’s head is turned slightly as one would normally see in a person’s stance.

The carved-out shapes which recede in this relief sculpture are repeated throughout and give a sense of depth and harmony to this figure. The sinuous lines, both vertical and diagonal,create shapes which are carved out of the stone. These oval shapes which are repeated throughout provide a softness and tenderness to this young girl.

Light/Value

Principles of Design – Analysis

Unity and Variety

There appears to be an optimal balance between the harmonious elements that create repetitive patterns in this sculpture but whose elements work together to give enough variety such as texture and directionality to create interest

Balance

There is a balance of symmetrical lines and asymmetrical lines throughout this figure. The spaces are also well-balanced as is the light and shadow. The roundness of her head is matched by the curves of the dove she is holding. The scale of the doves is larger so the viewer is aware that this is an important part of her story but without overshadowing the girl.

Visual Weight

The viewer’s eye is drawn to the varying hues created by the light hitting the surfaces in different angles because of its varying surfaces of smooth versus articulated ridges. There are two doves and not just one which also gives this sculpture visual weight to the prominence of the birds.

Emphasis and Subordination

The girl is emphasized because of her height and, although the doves are subordinate, they still play animportant rolegiven their size and mass and thereforeappear tocomplete the narrative that the sculptor wanted told.

Hierarchical Scale

The girl is most prominent in this composition but what is also evident of hierarchical scale is her peplos which accentuates her body posture and displays her grace. The light, shadows and lines all contribute to this hierarchical scale and convey a sense of energy. Although the doves and her body beneath the garment play a role in capturing her affection and grace there is no doubt that she is the central figure in this composition.

Gradations of illuminance can be seen created by varying degrees of light and shadow. The deepest shadow is cast behind the relief figure as the light is coming from in front of her.

There are areas of light that advance creating the prominent features of the sculpture such as her arms, legs, her head, cheeks, and her dove’s neck and spill over into other areas of the figure. This marble was known for its translucency and shimmer of light of the fine crystals within it.

The shadows are created by the folds of her peplos and the spaces that are carved more deeply from the stone that recede into the background where they receive less light. Both the shadow and light help to communicate a sense of volume and movement.