PORTFOLIO VANESA VAQUERANO
Virginia Tech Interior Design
Hello!
My name is Vanny Vaquerano and I am a senior studying interior design at Virginia Tech. I find joy in transforming spaces through strategic use of color and pushing boundaries with innovative design interventions. I enjoy challenging myself and pushing my designs to the next level. I also have a passion for graphic design and experimenting with graphic sketches and illustrations. Outside of school, I enjoy teaching myself new skills, reading, and watching films. Vannyv20@vt.edu
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PROJECTS
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ECHO
HILO DE LA VIDA
REVERIE RECORDS
NEXT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Coworking Space
Refugee Shelter
Recording Company Skybox
Workplace
Personal Works
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ECHO Roanoke, Virginia | 8 Weeks |Revit and Enscape| Fall 20233| Individual
Located in Roanoke, Virginia, this coworking space’s concept is echo. Based on the language learning app Duolingo, echo is representative of repetition as a form of learning. The design constructs strong linear axes framed by repeating arches. The space is divided in a grid-like pattern, allowing for intuitive spatial awareness. The color functions as another common thread between the diverse spaces. Color is used to define spaces including the hot desks, private entrepreneur offices, and a tech startup to symbolize different cultures and work styles. As a whole, the design encourages workplace diversity, bringing workers into a collective and reminding them of their shared goal. Lighting further illustrates the concept of echo as arches light up when users walk through them.
Concept Diagrams
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1. Entry 2. Reception Desk 3. Duolingo Conference Room 4. Duolingo Offices
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5. Lounge A 6. Community Conference Room 7. Entrepreneur Offices Wing A
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8. Admin 9. Kitchen/Dining 10. Conference Room UP
11. Lounge B 12. Lockers/Storage 13. Hot Desks 14. Work Rooms 15. Entrepreneur Offices Wing B
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First Level Floor Plan NTS
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OPEN TO BELOW
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Second Level Floor Plan NTS
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KITCHEN+ DINING The kitchen provides users a place to eat meals and relax from their busy schedules. Equipped with a mini beverage cooler, two microwaves, two sinks, and adequate shelving, the design promotes a clean design with a pop of orange to define the space. The casual dining space makes use of terrazo flooring for ease of cleaning. Curvilinear shapes in forms curate a softer and casual feel during the dining experience. Counter height seating can be found on the back wall to provide sufficient seating for the entrepreneur, hot-deskers, and Duolingo employees.
CUSTOM WOODEN SLATS
BAR SEATING
RECYCLE/TRASH BINS
4 PERSON DINING TABLE
OPEN SHELVING
Hot desks
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
MATERIALS 1. PEACOCK FABRIC, STEELCASE 2. MARBLE , STEELCASE 3. SIROCCO TERRAZZO FLOORING 4. CLAY NOCE, STEELCASE 5. WINTER ON MAPLE VENEER, STEELCASE 6. BLANCO MEDIA FIMAPLAST SURFACE, FINSA
LARGE SETTING AXONOMETRIC
INDIVIDUAL WORK ROOMS
PRIVATE OFFICE
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HILO DE LA VIDA Reynosa, Mexico | 1 week |Revit |Spring 2023| IDEC Competition Team: Riley Manetz, Grace Osman, Judy Medrano
The design of this refugee environment is an expression of continuity and fluidity and it seeks to meet the need for constant adaptation. The phrase “Hilo de la Vida” means "thread of life"; it’s representative of the passage to a new life. The thread is symbolic of the migrants’ journey and pays homage to Mayan weaving practices. Senda de Vida, “Path of Life,” is an organization in Reynosa, Mexico, helping newly expelled migrants apply to seek asylum in the US with the help of immigration lawyers. The site is located on the Rio Grande, where over 1,200 migrants live along the bank in tents. Many migrants flee to escape gang violence and climate degradation and to seek economic opportunity in the United States. The concept focuses on the shifting experiences and the thread that follows migrants from one area to the next. My role in this project consisted of concept development, axonometric and diagram design, and Central American migration patterns research. I created the journey map and the graphic map on gang presence in San Pedro Sula.
Concept Diagrams
1. Entry 2. Kitchen 3. Dining Area
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4. Kids Corner 5. Transition Space 6. Bathroom 7. Storage Area 8. Sleeping Area --- Trundle Bed Clearance
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Floor Plan NTS
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SITE ANALYSIS
Site in 2003
Site in 2020
NARRATIVE Suyapa is the single mother of a 6-yearold girl and a 2-year-old boy. They fled from their hometown, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the second-largest city in the country and the most violent city in the world. Their goal is to reach the US for a better life. During their journey, they travel through Guatemala and Mexico. They cross the Usumacinta River on a raft made of wooden pallets. As they enter Mexico, Suyapa must risk her and her children’s lives jumping onto the infamous La Bestia also known as “The Train of Death.” They encounter corruption as the Mexican cartel often charge migrants to board. Finally, they attempt to cross the Rio Grande, where 30 bodies have been rescued each month since March 2022.
Gang Presence in San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula is considered one the most violent cities in the world due to gang prescence and police corruption. Hundreds of migrants leave San Pedro Sula and seek refugee in the US in hopes of a new beginning for their children.
MATERIALS 1. LOCALLY SOURCED CLAY 2. RECLAIMED WOOD 3. HANDWOVEN RUG 4. CARRIZO CANE 5. RATTAN Local materials were used in order to minimize cost and time as the design’s purpose is to house refugees temporarily.
Bedroom
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BEDROOM + FLEX AREA The bedroom is designed for one mother and her small children. A trundle bed is included to allow for more bed space and storage. Overhead storage and hooks are provided for any belongings. The flex area can be turned into a play area for kids or a secondary location for sleeping. Lattice screens are used throughout the space to allow the family to adjust the space as they see fit. Lattice screens are also used to facilitate air flow in hot climate and bring fresh air from the exterior. Bright colors are used to mimic Mexican architecture and colorful environments.
Kids/Flex Area
AXONOMETRIC + INSPIRATION
The diamond shape is representative of the arms of the weaver in Mayan textiles.
The origin of Mayan weaving comes from the story of Ixchel, Goddess of the Moon, bestowing her knowledge of weaving upon Mayan women. Ixchel grants the power of birth, life, and creativity. The backstrap loom is portable and symbolic of the human body. The bottom beam is attached to the navel of the weaver’s waist. Mayan textiles are created traditionally by women, and the connection of the loom at the navel represents birth and creation. Mayan weaving has become a tradition and is taught from mother to daughter. As women weave, they are participating in ancient sacred practices while maintaining cultural continuity.
Cross Section NTS
Movable lattice screens provide air flow and visual transparency within the space. Screens allow for easy adaptability and flexibility.
Hidden Closet
Additional Sleeping Arrangement
Foldable Screens
Extra Crib Space
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REVERIE RECORDS Bienenstock Competition |Fall 2023| 4 weeksRevit + Enscape
RR R RR R RR RR RR Reverie records is a hybrid residential studio and music company skybox. Believing in artists who create immersive and emotive experiences, Reverie Records fosters the evolution of shoegaze music. Shoegaze music is a subgenre of rock characterized by its heavy use of the FX pedals. Drawing inspiration from the genre’s origin in the 80’s, the label empowers innovation and pushes existing boundaries. The Skybox is a platform for musicians to experiment and redefine music traditions. The design mirrors ethereal reverb soundscapes, using angles to symbolize shoegaze music’s reflections and delays.
The company logo is developed from the emerging shapes within the letter R. Triangluar forms are used in the space planning to further symbolize the angular movement noise creates when bouncing off walls.
Logo Development
el 1 Floor Plan " = 1'-0"
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1. Viewing Platform
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2. Entertainment Area 3. Bar 4. Catering Kitchen 5. Unisex Restroom
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6. Storage
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7. Coat Closet
LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN 1
Level 1 Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"
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8. Niche
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9. Residential Restroom 10. Production Studio
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11. Conference Room 12. Studio Lounge 13. Closet 14. Sleep Area
LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN 2
Level 2 Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'-0"
Brushed Aluminum Arborite
Mediterraneo Embossed G Foglizzo Leather
Eco Tile Alabastro Decor
Matte Copper Decorative Ceiling
Porcelanosa Fitwall
Porcelanosa Samoa
CUSTOM SEATING DESIGN
Continued ribbed ceiling design depicting reverberations and reflections in shoegaze music Reinforces reverb concept in the space Showcases mix of velvet sounds and harsh guitar influences in shoegaze music with mix of chrome and softer shapes
Chrome central base depicting reflections in the music LED Strip along top of back cushion
Seating with back cushion
Entertainment Area
Stage Area
Conference Room
Residential Lounge
Conference Area
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NEXT Dallas, Texas | Fall 2023 | Steelcase NEXT Competition| 6 weeks |Revit + Enscape
Next is an architecture and design firm emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between "NEXTERS." Symbiosis is the mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups representative of the different types of designers coming together to create and innovate. Focusing on merging three different elements including biophillia, way finding, and organic forms, this symbiotic relationship is representated through a hexagonal intervention stemming from both columns in the space putting sustainability at the forefront of the next generation of designers. The form serves as a way to draw employees and guests into both spaces spaces as the symbiosis stretches out emphasizing the unique network employees are ultimately interlinked throughout the space.
Concept Diagrams
Reception
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Level 1|Floor Plan
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Mezzanine|Floor Plan KEY LEGEND
1. RECEPTION AREA
8. HUDDLE ROOMS
15. CAFE
2. MONUMENTAL STAIRCASE
9. MEETING ROOMS
16. TRAINING CLASSROOM
3. LOUNGE AREA
10. WELLNESS ROOM
17. PARENTS ROOM
4. PRIVATE OFFICES
11. PHONE ROOMS
5. WORKSTATIONS
12. RESOURCE CENTER
6. DESIGN LIBRARY
13. LOUNGE
7. INNOVATION LAB
14. STADIUM SEATING
Space Planning The cafe and training room are seperated on the left half of the mezzanine. Private offices and desks are located on the right to reflect the symbiotic nature of the workers.
WEST WING AXONOMETRIC
Mezzanine
Entrance Staircase
Lounge Open Work Space
Different types of office layouts are implemented to accomodate varying activities and work modes
Home Style Office
Traditional Work Office
Mentorship Based Office
Overhead desk task lighting has been implemented as a solution to the double height space. Partitions and acoustic felt are used for noise control.
MATERIALS 1. DESIGNTEX HEATHER MINT 2. WOOD VENEER 3. DARK HUSH ACOUSTIC PANELING 4. STEELCASE MOCHA PAINT 5. MATTE BRASS PAINT A neutral color pallete was used to let the symbiosis breath metaphorically and literally with the open white membranes
Monumental Staircase
MEZZANINE + SEATING The mezzanine on the west side of the floor plan has a hybrid monumental staircase and stadium style seating. The symbiosis form continues to stretch from the cafe. Huddle rooms are located on the first floor beneath the cafe.
Mezzanine East Wing
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THANK YOU! 571-277-2823 Vannyv20@vt.edu