Interior Design Portfolio 2024 by Winnie Lin

WINNIE LIN INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2024 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

CONTENTS ACADEMIC WORK

ELEMENTS OF WELLNESS

THRESHOLDS

DUALITY

GEOMORPH

Core Studio III

Core Studio II

Core Studio I

Mediating Interiors

Buildner Competition Submission -

Fall 2022 Design Excellence

Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing

Award Nominee

CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL WORK

VERIZON TPC

DESTINATION UPFITTERS

UTAH JAZZ

Hyperquake

Jerry Seiner Dealerships

Infinite Scale

ACADEMIC WORK UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

ELEMENTS OF WELLNESS

Fall 2023 Location: Austin, Texas Studio: Academic – Core Studio III Square Footage: 173,568 FT2 In Collaboration With Taylor Wordell Buildner Competition Submission - Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing

Elements of Wellness is an innovative senior living community that not only enrich the lives of residents across the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, educational, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental, but also integrates seamlessly within the vibrant fabric of Austin’s social landscape. Recognizing the importance of communal spaces in this city, the design concept extends beyond conventional boundaries. The core architectural philosophy is the belief that visual connection transcends mere design; it embodies the human innate desire to belong, observe, and connect. The project aspires to redefine conventional designs by seamlessly embedding assistive technologies into the architectural design harmonizing aesthetics with functionality to foster inclusivity and a shared sense of belonging. Within the senior community, residents will find a blend of spaces meticulously designed not just to address the needs of seniors but to promote each dimensions of wellness. The design intervention seeks to break down the barriers of physical isolation, fostering a sense of communal living and encouraging meaningful interactions among residents.

LOCATION & REFURBISHMENT

Instead of contributing to the emerging landscape of newly constructed

The Rebekah Baines Johnson (RBJ) building, located in Austin, Texas,

buildings in the neighborhood, this proposal aims to modernize the

is a 1970s structure originally designed as a 16-story tower to provide

existing community while preserving the presence of the senior

low-income senior living in a diverse neighborhood. Austin’s remarkable

community in the area. The refurbishment intends on creating

demographic growth has seen the city’s population increase by a

opportunities for residents to foster connections and reconnect

third over the past decade. This growth has resulted in significant

seniors with their communities, ensuring a vibrant and socially enriching

gentrification of the surrounding area.

environment crucial for an aging population.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM: POOL & SPA

floor 13-16

At the heart of the design, the pool and spa located on the building’s

Pools are an important focal point for Austin’s community, as they

original top four floors, combining what was the existing 8’ tall ceilings

provide essential relief from the hot climate, offer recreational

to create a grandeur space, serves dual purpose. For the residents,

opportunities and foster community engagement. The program

it offers a place of relaxation, socialization, and physical wellness

became an essential amenity for the senior community due to the

providing a serene space with stunning views of the city. Externally,

lack of nearby options in this part of the city and it is the only program

its public-facing nature invites the broader Austin community, creating

within the building that is open to the public as well.

an intergenerational space for shared experiences and connections.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

featuring a piping system as a railing, lighting, and towel-hanging

Through innovative assistive technology, the project enhances the

solution. Additionally, the introduction of a purposefully designed pool

elderly experience with unique design features without compromising

area transfer bench ensures accessibility, convenience, and inclusivity

the visual elegance. “Easeblend”, a multi-functional changing aid,

for all residents and guest. Materials were also carefully considered

transforms the changing process with a versatile seating sculpture.

to help control noise levels, providing high contrast for visibility, and

“Archscape” is a seating area that combines functionality and artistry,

preventing slip within the pool.

COOKING WORKSHOP

floor 10-12

The cooking workshop is designed to ignite a passion for culinary

comfortable seating areas around the atrium, creating an inviting space

exploration and communal dining among the residents. The space

for residents to gather, observe, and socialize. The 3rd-floor primarily

spans three floors, with the workshop located on the first floor.

serves as an elevated vantage point for residents to enjoy the visual

The second and third floors are designed as open atriums, offering

spectacle of the culinary activities, providing a multi-level experience

captivating views of the culinary activity below. The 2nd-floor features

that enhances elements of their wellness.

THRESHOLDS

Spring 2023 Location: New York City, New York Studio: Academic – Core Studio II Square Footage: 33,000 FT2

Thresh-ohld (noun) A separation, connection, or transitional element located between spaces. Any place or point of entering or beginning. Nestled within the Lever House on 390 Park Avenue, New York, Thresholds is an artist residency designed for painters, dancers, and chefs. It’s a vibrant hub where creativity knows no bounds. The interior design of the residency was driven by the concept of interiority, emphasizing how people’s perceptions, interactions, and spatial occupation contribute to the built environment. Thresholds embodies a celebration of the word itself—where architectural elements define boundaries, transitions, and connections within spaces. It’s a place where subtle spatial shifts, interconnected openings across floors, and the choice of material all play a role in the spatial journey through the residency. Within the residency, each floor houses two to three domestic units, accommodating three residents per unit. The public program of the residency features dedicated studio spaces, each tailored to the specifics needs of the disciplines. In addition, facilities such as a library, communal dining area, and a study room provide a holistic environment.

LOCATION

The Lever House situated in the neighborhood of midtown Manhattan,

The artist residency aims to occupy the first three floors of the twenty-

is a prominent office building. It was originally designed by architects

one-story structure, excluding the ground story courtyard. By adding

Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie DeBlois, with the interior designed by

a new layer of creativity and cultural vibrancy to the historic landmark,

Raymond Lowey. The mid-20th-century structure is known for being

within the backdrop of a neighborhood rich in artistic history, it offers

the second skyscraper in New York with a glass curtain wall design.

an inspiring environment for artistic growth.

PROXEMICS With a focus on spatial relationships in interior environments, the

cross connections among artists. By incorporating proxemics into the

study of proxemics was used in understanding how people, objects,

design approach, the domestic units were intentionally designed with

and spaces interact in various situations. These insights guided the

the mindset of providing the minimum space needed, encouraging

strategic arrangement of the artist’s domestic units, prioritizing efficient

residents to extend their interactions beyond their private spaces of

spatial layouts that promote a sense of community and meaningful

the residency.

DUALITY

Fall 2022 Location: Austin, Texas Studio: Academic – Core Studio I Square Footage: 2,652 FT2 Fall 2022 Design Excellence Award Nominee

Du·al·i·ty (noun) The quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements. Located at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture, Duality is a sculpted monolithic structure designed for the idea of multifunctionality in the Mebane Gallery. The structure is intended to replace the current movable partitions used to create three independent spaces, providing extra flexibility and multiple options for student lounging, collaboration, reviews, and more. Designed to provide interactive experiences accommodating a range of functions, the structure provides bar heights, tabletops, seating, chair storage, signage, and an overlook. Duality is a design based on the idea of orthogonal vs non-orthogonal elements. Anything that serves a function is orthogonal, creating a juxtaposition with the sculptural nature of the non-orthogonal surfaces. Flexibility is given to the user as they approach the structure to decide whether they would like to engage or detach with the environment around them. A multitude of chair configurations can be tailored to the diverse needs of each user.

WALK-THROUGH

desk-height table area. Beneath the seating arrangement, hidden

Upon entering Mebane Gallery (West), visitors are greeted by stairs

storage accommodates additional chairs. Towards the gallery’s rear,

at the front, leading up to an oculus that offers a view over the inner

an opening ushers into a cozier, more intimate space, enclosed by

gallery. Moving to the Northeast corner, a versatile set of steps serves

three walls. Exiting out of the smaller gallery, the Southwest corner

as both stairs and seating, seamlessly transitioning into a bar-height

features a ramp that ascends to elevated seating, complemented by a

area with built-in seating. Alongside this multi-functional space is a

bar-height section that smoothly converts into a table-height surface.

GEOMORPH

Fall 2022 Studio: Academic – Mediating Interiors

Geomorph explores the relationship between form, surface, and space in the interior. Relationship of form and space, although deceptively simple, can be the beginning of a richer, more complex understanding of what it means to design, shape, and form space for human interaction and perception. As an exploratory project, Geomorph begins with figure ground exercises to establish basic understanding of relations between the objects and the surrounding field. To create the initial eight compositions, conditions such as contiguous, shifting, overlapping, separating, and center-edge relation were explored. From the initial eight compositions the project expands into dynamic patterns. The dynamic patterns were developed in two parts, orthogonal and nonorthogonal patterns both using three of the previous compositions. After exploring in 2D the spatial compositions move into the 3D realm focusing on models, renders, and drawings to help inform the findings.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN

VERIZON TECHNOLOGY & POLICY CENTER

Fall 2019 Location: Washington, Virginia Studio: Hyperquake Square Footage: 3,132 FT2

Verizon Technology & Policy Center underwent a transformation to shift the focus of the center from present-day Internet of Things to a more aspirational and innovative space with 5G possibilities, as 5G is the next generation technology standard for networks. The majority of the TPC floor plan remained the same along with the journey. As the content and stories get a refresh the approach is to be minimally striking and elegantly understated all the while being mindful of the brand. The design leverages large scale black and white scenic photographic murals with dimensional frames, standing off the wall, housing displays enabling the flexibility to interchange and curate specific content when needed.

5. Communities/Transportation

13.

Public Safety

2. This Is The Internet

Lobby

6. Flex Wall – Drone

10. Logistics & Industrial IoT

14.

What Will You Do With 5G

3. The History Of The Future

11.

Quality of Life

15.

Entertainment & Gaming

4. 8 Currencies

8. Medivis

12.

VR Room

16. CSR

Healthcare & Accessibility

Bar Wall

EXISTING & NEW FINISHES A. Shaw Philadelphia No Worries Carpet B. Ash Wood C. Powder Coating Frozen White

DESTINATION UPFITTERS

Spring 2021 Location: South Jordan, Utah Studio: Jerry Seiner Dealerships Square Footage: 4,350 FT2

Destination Upfitters in South Jordan, is Utah’s newest outdoor vehicle accessory and upfitting shop that caters to all makes and models for universal accessibility. The brand went from a mere idea to a functional company and retail store. From identity to collateral, and its retail space, all aspects were designed from the ground up. Combined, the mountains and tires in the logo symbolize the journey or adventure that is about to be embarked on while subtly acknowledging its Utah roots and the automotive side of the brand. Approaching the design for the retail space was simple. The three upfitted vehicles would take center stage in the showroom while the rest of the space would be filled with products and demos. Large-scale scenic photographs surrounded the space as inspiration for any customer that comes through. Signage throughout the space highlights the four product categories offered by the brand, and is depicted as icons on the front of the building.

THE WORDMARK The wordmark was created with the intention of using the letter “A” in destination to hint at the icon. The “A” not only represents the mountain, but also a compass always pointing north or an upward motion.

Entrance

5. Tailgating

The space was an existing building on Jerry Seiner’s south campus.

2. Cashier/Greeter

6. Camping

It was originally an extra sales room that the dealership was using.

3. Seiner Sales

Overland

Wanting to keep the sale desks, the space was programmed to have

4. Camping Demo

8. Adventure

both the sales and the product categories of Destination Upfitters.

EXISTING FINISHES A. Aladdin Stitch Carpet Tile Shadow B. Roca Casablance Terrazzo Fun Gray C. Sherwin Williams White Flour D. Maple Wood

UTAH JAZZ

Spring 2018 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Site: Vivint Smart Home Arena Studio: Infinite Scale

Vivint Smart Home Arena, home to the NBA Utah Jazz, underwent a multi-year renovation project. Upon completion, there was a need for brand activations, history treatments, and programming. A phased master plan was developed and the design approach was to create a one-of-a-kind venue experience that captures not only the essence of the Jazz franchise, but also the city and its fans. These first phase installations were completed in the general admission, club, and player-only areas. *Due to confidentiality, only a small sample of this project can be shown and shared.

WINNIE LIN linwj@utexas.edu www.winnielin.com