VANNY VAQUERANO
Virginia Tech Interior Design
PORTFOLIO
Vannyv20@vt.edu /Vanesavaquerano
PROJECTS 01 Echo 02 HILO DE LA VIDA 03 ARTIST ATELIER 04 SKETCHES
Coworking Project
SFX Makeup Artist Studio IDEC Competition 2022
Anti-Gravity
D N D N U P
NTS
First Level Floor Plan
1. Entry 2 . Reception Desk 3. Duolingo Conference Room 4. Duolingo Offices 5 . Lounge A 6. Community Conference Room 7. Entrepreneur Offices Wing A 8. Admin 9. Kitchen/Dining 10. Conference Room 11 . Lounge B 12. Lockers/Storage 13. Hot Desks 14. Work Rooms 15. Entrepreneur Offices Wing B 16. Phone Booths/Printing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OPEN TO BELOW
Second Level Floor Plan NTS
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.
BAR SEATING
CUSTOM WOODEN SLATS
Hot Desks Work Area
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
MATERIALS
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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
02 HILO DE LA VIDA
Reynosa, Mexico | 1 week |Revit |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 4. Kids Corner 5. Transition Space 6 Bathroom 7. Storage Area 8. Sleeping Area --- Trundle Bed Clearance 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
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Floor Plan
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.
Site in 2003
SITE ANALYSIS
Site in 2020
MATERIALS
1. LOCALLY SOURCED CLAY
Local materials were used in order to minimize cost and time as the design’s purpose is to house refugees temporarily.
2. RECLAIMED WOOD
3. HANDWOVEN RUG
4. CARRIZO CANE
5. RATTAN
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Bedroom
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
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
INSPIRATION
AXONOMETRIC +
The diamond shape is representative of the arms of the weaver in Mayan textiles.
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
Foggy Bottom, DC | 4 weeks |Sketchup |
03 ARTIST ATELIER
The design seeks to combine both a minimalist style and a modern feel. The neutral tones of the furniture evoke an atmosphere that embraces the sunlight as it enters the space. The use of straight lines in the furniture helps guide clients to the second floor as they walk in. This design emphasizes repetition and movement to visually keep the eye moving in an effort to make the space appear larger.
My client, Natalia, is a young special FX makeup artist located in DC, where she works from home. She likes to surround herself with a calm atmosphere in order to deal with anxiety. The concept of the space is focused on providing an escape from the busy city.
Concept Diagrams
1. Entry
2. Bedroom
3 Built-in Closet Unit/TV
4. Bathroom
5. Kitchen/Dining
6 Coat Closet
7. Studio
8. Display Cases
9 Seating
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First Level Floor Plan
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Second Level Floor Plan NTS 7 8 9
EXHIBIT + STUDIO
The glass balcony allows for clients to look at the living area, where the artist can easily host dinners and meetings to promote their work. New clients also feel welcomed, as there is a clear line of sight between the exhibit area and the studio workspace. The exhibit space is also designed with a small window so the client has views of the city but still has their own safe environment.
Open shelving is used in the studio space for visual clarity and awareness. A darker tone of wood is used to create a visual contrast within the space.
Studio
MATERIALS
1. ARTICLAD WALL PANEL (WOOD SLATS) DARK WALNUT, ARTICTURE*
2. MAPLE NATURAL, NYDREE
3 VELVET MATELASSE, MANHATTAN COMFORT
*To be painted
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Cross Section
