VALERIYA LASKOVA INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Valeriya Laskova ABOUT ME
My name is Valeriya. I am a 4th year student in the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Humber College. Interior design is my second career path and my passion, which I am lucky to have discovered after several years of searching for the missing component in my studies and professional life in the science field. I believe in bold choices that make my heart sing and in hard work every day to be a better version of myself, both professionally and personally. This package reflects my search for my personal style as an interior design student. It is a living and ever-evolving document that will continue to grow with me during my future years in interior design. I hope my work is engaging for the viewers and gives a sense of who I am as a designer in training.
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Valeriya Laskova PORTFOLIO
CIRRUS RESTAURANT (individual) POP-UP RESTAURANT (group)
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HOSPITALITY GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE RESIDENTIAL HEDONISM WINES RETAIL
REINA CONDOMINIUM AMENITIES RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE CORPORATE TIP TOP TAILORS LOFT RESIDENTIAL
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CIRRUS RESTAURANT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Melbourne, Australia
To design a full-scale restaurant for an existing brand that offers an innovative spatial experience, while meeting all functional, legal and health safety requirements. Evidence-based design solutions should reflect the unique cultural characteristics of the chosen location. Rebranding is allowed and must reflect the design concept.
WALK-THROUGH ANIMATION: https://youtu.be/CxaXSWFyEKA
CIRRUS RESTAURANT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept Statement
Diagramming
CIRRUS offers an unforgettable seafood experience in Melbourne, Australia. The concept of this design will revolve around the role of water. Water is home to the seafood served at the restaurant. The water cycle on Earth is responsible for the formation of cirrus clouds, which give the restaurant its name. Water is the essence of life and given Australia’s climate, it has always been one of the central elements in aboriginal stories, ceremonies, rituals and art. This design conceptually explores the relationships between the life on Earth and the main ingredient of life, water, as it relates to its symbolism in Australian aboriginal art. Inspiration WATER IN AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SYMBOLISM
Aboriginal symbol for waterholes connected by running water
Rebranding
Symbol for waterholes with running water appears regularly in aboriginal art
Parti Diagram
Ideation Sketches
CIRRUS RESTAURANT FLOOR PLANS
Ground Level
Diagramming and Concept Development
CIRRUS RESTAURANT FLOOR PLANS
Mezzanine
Diagramming and Concept Development
CIRRUS RESTAURANT ELEVATIONS
CIRRUS RESTAURANT SECTION
CIRRUS RESTAURANT EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
MAIN ENTRANCE WITH A DIGITAL MENU
MAIN ENTRANCE APPROACH BETWEEN TWO PATIO ZONES
OVERALL VIEW OF THE RESTAURANT WITH THE BEACH IN THE BACKGROUND
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE MASSING MODEL
CIRRUS RESTAURANT INTERIOR RENDERINGS
VIEW OF THE DINING ROOM AND THE WINE TASTING AREA
DINING ROOM WITH THE VIEW TO THE PATIO
VIEW OF THE BAR AND THE BANQUETTE SEATING
VIEW OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND THE HOST STATION
STRATUM OYSTER POP-UP RESTAURANT
Flexible locations
In teams of 4, design a mobile pop-up restaurant using standard 8’x20’ shipping containers. The popup restaurant offers a limited menu of food and drink and travels to various locations, such as food expos and music festivals. The idea is to come up with a versatile design solution that is functional, but at the same time daring and fun.
STRATUM OYSTER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT STATEMENT
The pop-up restaurant for Stratum Oyster begins its journey in Melbourne. Deriving from the Latin word for “layered,” stratum celebrates the concept of layered ocean zones, namely, Sunlight, Twilight and Midnight. The zones in our design are arranged vertically from the sunlit rooftop patio bar, topped with a feature aquarium, to the Twilight dining area within the central space, and finally ending at the back of the house on the ground level representative of the Midnight ocean layer. We will take you on the journey into the depths of the ocean in our unique pop-up restaurant on one of the busiest beaches in Melbourne!
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Township of the Archipelago Georgian Bay, Ontario
To design a cottage on a small private island for a retired couple. The clients are stewards of the environment and want a cottage the blends into the nature of the region, is practical and has a unique feel. Design to conform to all applicable zoning requirements. Uneven topography of a rocky island presents an added design challenge.
WALK-THROUGH ANIMATION: https://youtu.be/D-S5yZo6tgs
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept Statement Based on the client’s preference for a simple, resilient design that stands the test of time, the concept of this cottage revolves around the timeless A-frame style. An iconic image of a leisure dwelling, A-frame is truly unique in its form.
This design combines the classical A-frame construction with modifications to respond to unique site topography. The common areas and the bedroom wing are two different structures located on separate rocks that are connected with a glass-covered breezeway for easy access, which also adds interest to the otherwise simple layout. Careful planning of this design results in a happy marriage between a style statement and practicality, creating a unique and cozy retreat for the client on a picturesque island on Georgian Bay.
Site Plan
Conceptual Sketches
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE FLOOR PLANS
Common areas and Private wing floor plan
Loft floor plan
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS
Building Elevations
Section perspective
EAST ELEVATION—VIEW OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND MAIN DOCK
EAST SECTION THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE COTTAGE
WEST ELEVATION—VIEW OF THE MAIN DECK AND SECONDARY DOCK
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE EXTERIOR RENDERING
WEST APPROACH VIEW—BACK DECK WITH STAIRS TO THE SECONDARY DOCK
GEORGIAN BAY COTTAGE INTERIOR RENDERINGS
VIEW OF THE KITCHEN AND DINING WITH STAIRS TO THE BEDROOM WING
VIEW OF THE LIVING ROOM WITH A FIREPLACE AND STAIRS TO THE LOFT
HOME OFFICE ON THE LOFT LEVEL WITH A VIEW TO THE BAY
ENSUITE BATHROOM
HEDONISM WINES RETAIL DESIGN
Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario
To design a new store location for an existing wine boutique, change the branding to suit the new concept and the new site. Respect the National Historic Site status and the applicable restrictions.
HEDONISM WINES CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept Statement
Re-Branding
Inspiration
As the brand name implies, this design revolves around the concept of pleasure. The new Hedonism Wines location at the Distillery District provides its clients with a holistic experience that triggers all the senses and culminates with the ultimate pleasure of wine tasting. To understand how humans experience pleasure, I researched how our brain functions— certain brain regions become activated when we feel pleasure. I drew inspiration for the spatial representation of the concept from an image of the brain connections visualized with MRI. The intricate patterns of delicate connections inspired a design with soft, curved lines and a central focal structure that resembles the MRI image of the brain connectome.
https://www.artlebedev.com/hedonism/
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/
The overall mood of the space is intimate and subdued, with red dominating the scene to immerse the clients into the atmosphere of indulgence, satisfying their deepest pleasures of wine selection and tasting.
https://www.freepik.com/premium-vector/
http://www.humanconnectomeproject.org/
HEDONISM WINES FLOOR PLAN & DETAIL
CASH AND WRAP FEATURES: Back counter for wrapping, accessible counter, transaction counter MATERIAL: Acrylic COLOR: Red and black, transparent transaction counter FINISH: High gloss
HEDONISM WINES MILLWORK DETAIL
GONDOLA DISPLAY FEATURES: Two levels of display MATERIAL: Acrylic, copper railing COLOR: Red and black Finish: High gloss
NTS
HEDONISM WINES SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS
HEDONISM WINES PRESPECTIVES
VIEW OF THE CASH AND WRAP AREA
MAIN FOYER SHOWING A CUSTOM WINE DISPLAY
WINE TASTING AREA AND PRODUCT DISPLAYS
CUSTOM GONDOLA AND WALL WINE RACKS
REINA CONDOS AMENITY SPACE DESIGN
Competition Winner
Etobicoke, Ontario Competition for amenity space design at Reina Condominiums. The competition was open for local, national and international students in interior design and architecture on the undergraduate and graduate level.
To incorporate innovative spaces beyond the typical party room and fitness facilities, focusing on the needs of families with children; creativity and presentation are key.
REINA CONDOS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept The design I propose aims to unite the condominium residents into one community, where many essential daily needs can be met on site. I drew my inspiration for this design from the ant colony. Ants are social animals and their colonies have highly organized structures that centre around the nursery, where they raise their young in a protected environment. My design prioritizes the needs of families with children and draws parallels to the organization of the ant colony. Similarly to an ant hill and its chambers, my design incorporates curves and has an asymmetrical layout with many flowing, organic lines. Its ceiling resembles the ant hill itself, with the middle area being higher than the perimeter and curved surfaces covering the entire space. The result is a space that has a very dynamic feel, reflective of the busy lifestyle of most modern families.
Inspiration
Bubble Diagram
REINA CONDOS FLOOR PLAN
NOT TO SCALE
REINA CONDOS SECTIONS
SOCIAL SPACE
DROP-IN DAYCARE
KITCHENNETE
YOGA/DANCE STUDIO
HAIR/NAIL SALON
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
GYM
WASHROOMS
REINA CONDOS 3D RENDERINGS
VIEW OF THE OPEN AREA WITH THE PLAYGROUND AND THE BEAUTY SALON
VIEW OF THE OPEN AREA WITH THE PLAYGROUND AND THE PARTY ROOM
MULTIPURPOSE/PARTY ROOM
DROP-IN DAYCARE CENTRE
REINA CONDOS AXONOMETRIC VIEW
International Development Institute CORPORATE OFFICE
Etobicoke, Ontario Humber International Development Institute will serve as a hub for entrepreneurs, students, researchers and other professionals who are devoted to sustainable development.
To design an office space that will accommodate a variety of functions to support both permanent and short-term users, focusing on collaboration and flexibility of the space function.
International Development Institute CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept Statement
The overarching concept of this design stems from the company’s vision of bringing interdisciplinary teams together, united by a single purpose of promoting sustainable development on Earth. Connection of all partners to each other and to the world around is the central concept that will utilize multiple design elements and strategies to create a unified, functional and aesthetically pleasing space.
Conceptual Framework
Inspiration
International Development Institute FLOOR PLAN
International Development Institute REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
International Development Institute ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS
RECEPTION AREA
CONFERENCE ROOM
WAITING AREA
SOCIAL SPACE
OPEN WORK AREA
International Development Institute ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS
SOCIAL SPACE/BAR ELEVATIONS
PRIVATE PHONE BOOTH
FOCUS ZONE
ADMIN. ASSISTANTS WORKSTATIONS
IT WORKSTATION
Tip Top Tailors Loft RESIDENTIAL ADAPTIVE REUSE
Tip Top Tailors Building, Etobicoke, Ontario Adaptive reuse project in the historic Tip Top Tailors building.
To design a condo apartment for a creative couple of different cultural backgrounds that will serve as a residential space and will accommodate small-scale business meetings for one of the owners, who is as art dealer.
Tip Top Tailors Loft CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Concept Statement Connection through diversity is a concept that permeates every aspect of today’s living in a large metropolitan area, such as Toronto. Sharing of ideas, cultural values, scientific innovation and artistic movements is the new norm. Celebrating and reflecting the modern nature of diversity that brings people together, this loft design will elegantly combine contrasting elements into a whole that stands out as an eclectic yet atmospheric gem of Toronto loft living.
Tip Top Tailors Loft FLOOR PLANS
Lower Level
Loft
Tip Top Tailors Loft SKETCHES
HOME OFFICE ELEVATION
KITCHEN AND DINING AREA ELEVATION
MEZANNINE LEVEL—BEDROOM SKETCH
MEZANNINE LEVEL—STUDY/GUEST ROOM SKETCH
Tip Top Tailors Loft 3D RENDERINGS
LIVING ROOM—VIEW INTO THE HOME OFFICE
LIVING ROOM—STAIR VIEW
LIVING ROOM—PIANO AND SEATING AREA
KITCHEN VIEW