SYLVIA INNOCENT
portfolio
Selected Works
2023 - 2024
S Y L V I A I N N O C E N T
Passionate interior designer with a strong foundation in spatial planning, design development, and a keen eye for detail. Skilled in creating cohesive, functional spaces that blend aesthetics with practicality, and experienced in visual storytelling through rendering, illustration, and graphic design.
C O N T A C T
+1 (773) 580 7925
inniesia@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-innocent
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
E D U C A T I O N
Master of Architecture (MArch)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2022-2025
BSc. Architecture
Covenant University
2016-2020
S O F T W A R E
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
Enscape
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Studio Designer
StyleRow
Procreate
Blender
Discord
Midjourney
S K I L L S
Space Planning
Material and Finish Selection
Sustainable Design
3D Visualization
Presentation
Typography
Brand Identity
Color Theory
Apparel Design
Prototyping
Concept Design
Collaboration
Trend Sensitivity
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Interior Design Intern
MORGANTE WILSON ARCHITECTS LTD.
JULY 2023-DATE
Contributed to space planning and design development for residential and commercial projects, improving functionality and leading to positive client feedback.
Assisted in FF&E selection, mood boards, and color palettes, resulting in cohesive designs that met aesthetic and budget goals, securing client approval.
Produced client renderings using Revit and Enscape, speeding up decision making by 20% through clear visual communication.
Managed the fabric library, improving material accessibility and reducing project delays by 15%.
Collaborated with contractors and product reps on material selections, optimizing design quality while staying on budget.
Supported construction administration, reviewing submittals and samples to ensure design intent, minimizing costly adjustments.
Apparel designer
SHEIN
AUG 2023-DATE
Created detailed sketches and illustrations to effectively communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams.
Conducted in-depth research on current fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market developments to inform design concepts.
Developed original and on-trend apparel designs for SHEIN's global platform, ensuring alignment with brand identity and customer base.
Collaborated with sourcing teams to select appropriate fabrics and materials, considering quality, cost, and sustainability.
Worked closely with pattern makers to translate design concepts into accurate and production-friendly patterns.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, and merchandising, to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate Studio 4)
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Assisted the professor in evaluating student design projects, providing constructive feedback on spatial planning, materials, and aesthetics.
Developed sample models in Revit and Rhino to demonstrate best practices in 3D visualization and design, enhancing student understanding of industry tools. Guided students in creating physical models in the woodshop, helping them translate digital designs into tangible prototypes.
Coordinated field trips with the professor, offering students hands-on exposure to architectural and interior design practices. FEB - MAY 2023
Graduate Apprentice
GODARK PRAKTIKO LTD.
JAN 2021 - AUG 2022
Collaborated with the Senior Architect to design comprehensive floor plans, sections, and elevations using Revit and SketchUp, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
Created high-quality 3D renders of interior spaces in Enscape, which were presented to clients for feedback and final approval, streamlining the decisionmaking process.
Conducted routine site visits during the construction phase to monitor progress, assess compliance with design plans, and document issues. Generated detailed punch lists to address any necessary corrections and ensure project quality.
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INTERIOR DESIGN @MWA
Realistic Interior Renderings
SANCTUARY
ALGAE OASIS
Mixed Use Building Field Station
REMIX PROJECT
School for Multidisciplinary Creatives
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Realistic Rendering/2024
This section is a gallery of completed interior design renderings on Autodesk Revit, Enscape and final touches on Adobe Photoshop. Professional work at Morgante Wilson Architects.
Pool House
Bar/Bonus Room
Bathroom Vanity
02 SANCTUARY
Spring semester 2024
A mixed-use project of wellness center and residential apartments.
This project intends to create social spaces that evolve and change over time to foster emotional and spiritual sustainability among diverse communities, prioritizing the younger demographic, who are most likely to be displaced from the neighborhood.
The research from the maps shows that there is a significant number of churches in the area and it lies as the one element that brings people back into the community. A space to feel welcomed, safe, and embraced. I would attempt to channel such energy into emphasizing interaction with green spaces to promote well-being and connection with nature.
The city map showing the train lines located acrross the city, and the spots red lined in the city. The south side is still suffering effects from this segregation.
There is a network of churches surrounding the site. The church is seen as an anchor that bring people back into the community, this project aims to leverage that characteristic by bringing the younger demographic back into the community.
REDLINE MAP OF CHICAGO
WOODLAWN NEIGHBORHOOD
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
MATERIALITY
Post and beam construction was used in this project, because it allows for the most flexiblility an angular grid system.
PROGRAM AXON
Residential units are connected with the circulation bridges and can interact with the courtyard
Circulation acts as a temporal program that expands the green infrastructure from the site.
Public space is opened to the community
“treehouse”
“treehouses”
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLAN
SITE PLAN
The design is intended to emphasize a sense of community on every floor, fostering not only interaction among residents but also a connection with nature, which is crucial for overall wellness and comfort.
This image shows the way the building interacts along the street elevation.
SECTION B-B
VERTICAL COWORKING/FARMING SPACE "WINDING CORRIDORS AROUND TREE WITH OPERABLE GLASS TO ALLOW FOR INTERACTION WITHIN THAT COURTYARD
SECTION A-A
TERRACES ARE DESIGNED ADJACENT TO ONE ANOTHER TO FOSTER NEIGHBORING CONVERSATIONS, WITH THE INCLUSION OF PLANTERS ENHANCING THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.
REHEARSAL ROOM
CENTRAL KITCHEN
BIOVOLTAIC ROOFS
RAIN GARDEN
SOLAR PANELS/BIO PANES
Habit
Yoga lessons can be taken on the ground floor overlooking into the courtyard for an enhanced experience.
GROUND URBAN FOREST THAT ALSO INCLUDES OF A RAIN GARDEN FOR STORM WATER COLLECTION.
Event
Right beside the grand ballroom, the rehearsal space is meant to accommodate future performers and their needs. It can also be utilized for a different program as well.
Ritual
The interior spaces of the building are designed with a seamless integration of mass timber in the look and appearance to give a natural and warm essence, since most of the programs are community centered.
TREEHOUSE
VERTICAL COWORKING/FARMING SPACE "TREEHOUSE" AROUND THE TREE WITH OPERABLE GLASS TO ALLOW FOR INTERACTION WITHIN THAT COURTYARD
BIODIVERSITY GARDEN
03 ALGAE OASIS
Spring semester 2023
A field station for researchers at the McCook Quarry
Algae Oasis is an innovative architectural design project that integrates a parametric wall system featuring algae cultivation. The project aims to create a sustainable and visually striking solution that combines the benefits of renewable energy generation, air purification, and biophilic design principles.
This project is located in the McCook Quarry. The rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the quarry can contribute to the restoration of the natural ecosystem while showcasing innovative approaches to environmental stewardship. By integrating sustainable practices and thoughtful design, this project gives the quarry the potential to inspire visitors, residents, and future developments to prioritize sustainable living and responsible land use practices.
The centerpiece of the design is a customizable parametric wall structure that incorporates specialized modules capable of hosting algae growth. These modules are strategically positioned to maximize exposure to sunlight and optimize the algae’s photosynthetic efficiency. The parametric nature of the wall allows for a diverse range of configurations and patterns, ensuring a visually captivating and adaptable architectural feature.
ALGAE VERTICAL FARM
04 REMIX PROJECT
Fall semester 2022
School for Multidisciplinary Creatives
The remix project is a training program for creative young people of the minority and it is divided into the Recording Arts, Business Arts and Creative Arts.
This design was to tackle the site at the Marina city using the existing podium, which currently houses the Smith and Wollensky.
The ultimate design approches taken for this project was to create a safe space for the students, an atmosphere of curiosity, a strong sense of connection to the existing site/river, a physical connection to the Marina street and the sense of a city within a city, taking inspiration from the Marina city itself.
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
The section of the ‘void’ which was the focal point of the design. By using folding techniques, the void was emerged into this vertical village that served as a meeting point for all the student departments and the events being hosted within the building, as it was connected to the main hall, and also had a view of the Chicago river.
VISUALIZATION
