TERESA RUSSELL interior design portfolio
2021
SELECTED WORKS
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WITTE MUSEUM
| Hospitality, Dining, and Retail
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FMG | Corporate Office and Furniture Showroom
MONDRIAN CUBE | Outdoor Gathering Space
ARTISTIC EXPLORATION
| Academic and Personal Works of Art
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
WITTE MUSEUM San Antonio, Texas
Hand sketching, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
Witte Museum
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
WIT TE MUSEUM 3801 Broadway Street, San Antonio, TX
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The Mays Family Center is located in San Antonio, Texas and is part of the Witte Museum complex inside Brackenridge Park. The main entrance faces southeast and showcases materials
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found within its surround. Level One houses two food kiosks, multiple dining areas, and a pop-up shop, while Level Two allows children and adults to learn, interact, and move along a winding flight path.
Witte Museum | Site Analysis
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Museum Exhibit
Interactive Exhibit
Museum space set aside for temporary exhibitions and events. This space was not formally designed but wayfinding and entrance into the space were considered.
A 1,500 sq ft flight path, with a touch-less interactive display transports children and parents to the sky where they can experience the sensation of flight.
Witte Museum | Interior Section
Kiosks & Pop-up Shop
Dining
Food and beverage kiosks provide nourishment for visitors spending the day at the Witte, while the pop-up shop features exhibit specific items to purchase.
The dining areas are spread throughout the Mays Family Center event space. A variety of seating and light options compliment varying degrees of atmosphere.
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
People of The Pecos
Conceptual Development
North American Indian tribes inhabited the Texas canyon lands of the Lower Pecos region during the prehistoric period. They recorded essential parts of their lives by painting colorful and expansive artwork on cave walls. Studying this art today, we get a glimpse of what was most important within their society.
Word associations are translated into cardboard models. These exploratory forms will provide the foundation for a physical environment, allowing visitors a series of immersive experiences.
The White Shaman Mural Flow / Movement / Dynamic
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The White Shaman Mural is one of the most famous of the Lower Pecos cave paintings. It depicts a religious ritual where the shaman leaves the physical world and travels to the underworld to gain insight into the tribe’s origins.
Datura Plant The underworld exists beneath bodies of water, and for the shaman to access the underworld, he must ingest a small amount of Datura plant, a potent hallucinogenic known as the “flying drug.”
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Transcendent Flight Creating the sensation of flying, the effects of Datura allowed the shaman to transcend the physical world and fly to the depths of the underworld. The journey provided prospect for him and his tribe.
Layers / Transcend / Fly
Witte Museum | Concept Analysis
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Flight Transcend
Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
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Level One
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Wellness Rooms
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Witte Museum | Floor Plans
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Outdoor Seating
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Stairs & Lift
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Interactive Displays
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Interactive Flight Path
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Level Two
Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Clear Lucite fin Branches
Color changing LED
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Immerse Yourself in the Underworld The first level of the Mays Family Center transports visitors to the underworld of the Lower Pecos People. A mirror-rippled ceiling allows light and shapes to distort as if raindrops were hitting the water’s surface above. The base of the river acts as wayfinding to lead visitors through the dining, lounge, and retail areas before making their way to the special exhibit area located in the back of the building.
Witte Museum | Level One: Lounge, Food Kiosks, Dining, & Retail
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Witte Museum | Level One: Food Kiosks & Retail
disinfectable, waterproof, light weight counter top locally-sourced wood
large print sign
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wing inspired decorative panels
Kiosk Design Soar, a sandwich kiosk, and Grind, a coffee and beverage kiosk, are designed as a kit of parts and are transportable. The design for the kiosks pull from various mechanisms aiding in flight. The decorative
panels mimic the shape of a bird’s wings and their overlapping design simulates wing propulsion. Locally-sourced wood, large print and iconography were considered essential for universal design.
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Dine Between Worlds The main dining area is located in the glass cube adjacent to the Mays Family Center. Bar and table options provide a variety of seating for visitors and are ADA accessible. Layered light illuminates the space providing
adequate light levels for all ages. Custom planters made from locally-sourced wood, LEDs, and recycled acrylic, showcase sustainable design and connect users to the natural surround.
Witte Museum | Level One: Glass Cube Dining
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Witte Museum | Level Two: Flight Path & Interactive Display
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Light Up The Sky and Fly Three gesture activated interactive displays promote movement and allow visitors to see how a slow motion lens captures bird flight patterns. Overlapping rings provide the foundational form for the flight path. Holes were intentionally cut out to allow light from below and enhance the excitement of soaring above the visitors on the first level.
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Studio II Commercial Interiors | Fall 2020
Fill The Rivers With Sacred Rain Water was a sacred element to the people of the Lower Pecos, and filled bodies of water they believed transported them to the underworld. While soaring through the clouds, children can activate light and sound by touching the raindrops. The interactive exhibit can be enjoyed from the upper and lower level by sporadically lighting the flight path and popup shop.
Witte Museum | Level Two: Flight Path, Interactive Rain Drops, & Sky View
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
FMG Austin, Texas
Hand sketching, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
Furniture Marketing Group
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
FMG 701 E 5th Street, Austin, TX showroom and corporate office in a shared space creates a working showroom. The design focuses on workplace wellness and solutions that support their innovative, collaborative, and flexible work space.
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Furniture Marketing Group, FMG, is a commercial furniture distributor relocating to the Waterloo building in downtown Austin. They will occupy the first and second levels of the building. A combination of their
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Ecotone
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An ecotone is the transitional area where two ecosystems of communities blend together. FMG’s new showroom presents an incredible opportunity to showcase this unique and dynamic experience, as back house and showroom converge.
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Workplace wellness is a primary focus. Special attention is paid to acoustical control, movement, and mental health.
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Provide access to natural light, views, and nature indoors
Encourage employees and guests to move and circulate
Strategically place work areas to accommodate optimum sound levels
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Layering Ecotones & Wellness A variety of ecotones inspired the design for the FMG showroom. The primary ecotone blends traditional office space with a retail environment. The benefit of both communities coming together on a regular basis is a deeper connection to one another. The secondary ecotones include the natural environment merging with the built environment, and FMG’s new location sandwiched between Austin’s business and entertainment districts.
Furniture Marketing Group | Level One: Working Showroom
Nature | Built Environment
Entertainment | Business
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Retail | Corporate Office
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Furniture Marketing Group | Level One: Guitar Feature Wall
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Constructed from locally-sourced wood and attaches seamlessly to ceiling Strings
Made from green steel to mimic the aesthetic of real guitar strings Body
Moss fill creates connection to nature, acoustical absorption, and texture Rosette
Glowing Archibald chair decoration incorporates Haworth furniture Bridge
Creates a stable base and back support for bench 5’ Lucite bench provides seating and seamless visual transition Frame
Constructed from locally-sourced wood Front Elevation
Musical Biophilia Sustainability, biophilia, acoustical control, and Austin’s musical culture were the inspirations behind the 20’ feature wall. Haworth’s iconic Archibald chair, whimsically and sustainably light up the guitar rosette using LED lights that are tunable, and dimmable. The feature wall is easily identifiable
and creates a great branding moment for FMG. The moss comprises the majority of the guitar and acts as an essential sound absorber in the 1,300 sq. ft. showroom. Furthermore, it connects employees and visitors to the natural environment, leading to increases in mental and physical well being.
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Circulation
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By spreading out community spaces, employees and visitors are encouraged to circulate, aiding in improved wellness and productivity.
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Meet and Greet The coffee bar is located in the showroom next to the large conference room. The bar is an ecotone landmark emphasizing the blending of communities, and will house planned and spontaneous interaction between employees and visitors. The trellis sitting atop the terrazzo counter aids in visual and audible separation without blocking line of site.
Furniture Marketing Group | Level One: Coffee Bar & Large Conference
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Furniture Marketing Group | Level One: Huddle Rooms
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Keeping it Weird, Vibrant & Funky Austin’s funky and vibrant culture spills onto huddle room walls and purposefully pushes stylistic boundaries. Visitors, designers, and employees will gather here for short powwows to ideate and plan. The smaller footprint creates a perfect space to experiment with current and future design trends and to explore a variety of collaborative vignettes.
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Studio III Commercial Interiors | Spring 2021
Maximize Productivity and Collaboration Haworth’s competing values framework influenced the office layout by centering and creating workstations around workplace tasks. Although the office space will primarily serve employees, it will also present as a secondary showroom. Visitors can explore and visualize various setups for their own business and employees.
Furniture Marketing Group | Level Two: Work Stations, Printing, & Pantry
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Pre-Studio Design Development | Summer 2019
MONDRIAN CUBE San Marcos, Texas
Hand sketching, Hand Modeling, AutoCad, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
Mondrian Cube
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Pre-Studio Design Development | Summer 2019
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Academy Street, Tex Piet Mondrian’s geometric period is the inspiration for the 12’x12’x12’ cubic structure. The cube is nestled in the natural surround of Texas State University and is accessible through four separate entrances. The open
Mondrian Cube | Site, Concept, & Model
Model Making The model of the cube was built out of map board. The windows were formed using clear sheets of acrylic and painted with mod podge mixed with food coloring to emulate colored glass.
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Industrial translucent colored glass, varying shades of green
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xas State University air structure provides students a 360° view and a place for tranquil and solitudinous escape. The black steel frame and colored industrial glass juxtapose the natural surround and abstractly mimic the large trees encircling it.
Suspended bench made from locally-sourced wood
12’ x 12’ Concrete foundation for high traffic area
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Pre-Studio Design Development | Summer 2019
Mondrian Cube | Exterior Perspective: Day to Night
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Texas State University | Fall 2018 - Spring 2021
AC A D E M I C WO R KS Texas State University, San Marcos
Academic Works | Communication Drawing
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Do You Want S’more?, Fall 2018, Micron Pen & Prisma Marker on Bristol (18” x 24”)
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Texas State University | Fall 2018 - Spring 2021
Emerald City Loft, Fall 2019, Micron Pen and Prisma Marker on Bristol (11” x 17”)
Academic Works | Hand Rendered Interior & Name Drawing
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If You See, You See Me, Fall 2018, Micron Pen & Prisma Marker on Bristol (18” x 24”)
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Teresa Russell | 2020 - 2021
M O V E D T O C R E AT E Personal Works of Art
Personal Works of Art
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Teresa Russell | 2020 - 2021
We Refuse to Live in Hell, June 2020, Pastel on mixed media paper (11” x 14”)
Personal Works of Art
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Eartha, May 2020, Pastel & Acrylic Paint on mixed media paper (11” x 14”)
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Teresa Russell | 2020 - 2021
Jedi Nephew, Fall 2020, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper (11” x 14”)
Personal Works of Art
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A Tribute to Mr. Villinski’s Anthem, Spring 2021, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper (11” x 14”)
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