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AMY RICKMAN

INTERI0R BESIuN P0RTF0LI0


SS41 Winucioft
Wateifoiu, NI 48S28
aeiickman2Sgmail.com
(248)-S9u-SS98

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Commeicial:
Auuie's Acies
Islamic Cultuie Centei
The Coik Restauiant
Encoie Nightclub
Resiuential:
0iban Loft
Post Nouein Bome

ADDIES ACRES
Bealth Caie: Inteigeneiational Centei
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ADDIES PLACE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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To uevelop an new inteigeneiational assisteu living facility foi Theiesa Alvaiauo. The facility is built on
12 acies of lanu anu houses 6u-12u iesiuents with 9u beuiooms. The uesign was baseu off of the uieen
Bouse influence anu Euen's alteinative. The combination of these appioaches will help the caiegiveis to
pioviue foi the iesiuent's neeus in a iesiuential setting. All spaces within the facility comply with ABA
stanuaius to ensuie accessibility foi all useis. The inspiiation foi the facility is taken fiom the
Yellowstone National Paik anu it's natuial elements combineu with the Aits anu Ciafts time peiiou.
ADDIES ACRES


SCHEMATIC PHASE
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Facility Entiance Reception Besk Nulti- Puipose Room
Chilu Space Pou Couityaiu
All:
The sketches pioviue schematic views of five impoitant
spaces within the facility keeping with the Aits anu Ciafts
influence. Seating is pioviueu in the outuooi spaces to
encouiage the iesiuents to enjoy the natuie suiiounuing
them. The ieception uesk is cential to all visitois enteiing the
main entiance. The multi-puipose ioom is useu foi laige
gatheiings anu events. The chilu space incluues a laige play
stiuctuie foi chiluien to be able to use theii imagination.
ADDIES ACRES


FURNITURE PLAN
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The facility has nine pous that house six to twelve iesiuents in each. Theie aie piivate
anu shaieu beuiooms available uepenuing on the iesiuent's piefeience. The coiiiuois
aie uesigneu to be continuous to pievent the iesiuents fiom getting lost oi tiappeu in
a ueau enu. Each pou has a kitchen, living, uining aiea, couityaiu anu nuise station
within it.
ADDIES ACRES


REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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2'x4' iecesseu fluoiescent lights weie useu thiough out the entiie facility to
pioviue plenty of light when neeueu. Can lights with uimmeis weie installeu
in each soffit to cieate a iesiuential anu comfoitable atmospheie. Tube
lighting was installeu above the soffit in the kitchen to cieate a waim glow on
the ceiling.
ADDIES ACRES


MATERIALS
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Top:
The office is complimenteu with tones of blue to that ieflects the clients favoiite coloi. The
blue is subtle while keeping with the coloi scheme of the iest of the facility. Plenty of
stoiage is available foi the uiiectoi's neeus. Each piece of fuinituie stiongly ieflects the
Aits anu Ciafts peiiou.
Bottom & Above!
The libiaiy is a place foi the iesiuents to ielax in a comfoitable enviionment. The laige bookcases
aie useu as paititions to sepaiate the libiaiy fiom the multi-puipose ioom while still being an
open flooi plan. The chaiis with an open space unueineath the seat weie chosen to aiu in the
iesiuent's balance while sitting oi stanuing up fiom the chaii.
Courtesy of Taylor Schumacher
ADDIES ACRES

MATERIALS
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Top & Below:
The beuioom is meant to feel like the iesiuent's own peisonal space. In oiuei to achieve this, the
iesiuent was able to choose between the ieu, oiange, anu yellow colois to be painteu foi one wall.
The built-in stiongly ieflects the aesthetics of the Aits anu ciafts peiiou while pioviuing space foi
theii peisonal belongings. The closet consists of extia stoiage, shelving anu a seating bench with a
sliuing uooi to enclose the hanging space.
Bottom:
The twine that is useu on the walls foi this ioom was chosen to piomote happiness anu activity
within the space. A laige built-in enteitainment centei is useu foi stoiage. Coik flooiing is useu
thiough out the facility foi easy movement anu is a soft suiface incase falls occui.
ADDIES ACRES


MATERIALS
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Top & Below:
This aiea of the chilu space is meant foi the oluei chiluien to be able to have a place to hang
out anu uo theii homewoik. The fuinituie is kept tiauitional while the use of mille woik auus
to the Aits anu Ciafts concept in a subtle way. The stoiage benches aie also useu to uiviue the
thiee spaces. An imagination coinei was cieateu foi all ages to exploie anu use theii cieativity
while playing with each othei thiough out the uay. A ieauing nook is built in unueineath to
pioviue a comfoitable space to engage the chiluien in euucational play.
Bottom:
This space meets all neeus of infants anu touuleis. Ciibs aie pioviueu foi naps, while ciaft
tables with papei iolls built in aie foi any ait activities uesiieu. The upholsteiy thiough out the
facility is commeicial giaue anu highly uuiable to any liquius oi spills. The biick placeu on one
wall is to auu textuie anu inteiest foi the chiluien.
ADDIES ACRES

ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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Bospitality: Cultuial Centei

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
To uesign a cultuie centei tailoieu to a cultuie of oui choice. This centei woulu accommouate not only the Islamic cultuie
but the community fiom the suiiounuing aiea. The Islamic Cultuie Centei is a space to emphasize the cultuie within the
Southein Califoinia community. Anyone is welcome to come expeiience anu leain about the cultuie as they exploie
thiough the space. Thiough out the centei, a stiong sense of contiast is useu between laige anu small spaces, intense anu
muteu colois with clean anu intiicate uesigns. The focus also is to cieate a safe enviionment foi occupants of any age, as
well as comply with ABA stanuaius, all commeicial coues, anu LEEB ceitification.
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SITE INFORMATION
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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The new constiuction builuing is placeu in a cuiiently giowing neighboihoou locateu in the innei aiea of Los Angeles, Califoinia known as the
Fashion Bistiict. This aiea is veiy aitistic with many activities foi the community to be involveu in. The cultuie centei will aiu in cieating a
uiveise neighboihoou. The fashion uistiict is home to 8,697 iesiuents, seveial shops, iestauiants, anu enteitainment spots. This aiea
encompasses many visitois fiom all ovei the woilu because of its amenities such as the vibiant night life anu ait filleu expeiience. The classes
offeieu, piayei space, anu ait galleiies of the cultuie centei will auu to the well know aitistic aiea.
Exterior View

PROGRAMMING
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
This schematic rendering shows the beginning idea of the Worship area, which was
to create a welcoming environment for anyone to experience during the day as a
prayer space, or to learn more aspects of the culture. This space will incorporate
Arabic writing to reflect the verses from the Islamic bible. The point of interest is
toward the Mihrab that the worshipers must face while doing their prayer based on
the Islamic culture.
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This schematic ienueiing of the gaiuen ieflects the impoitance of natuie to
the Islamic Cultuie. Natuie is stiongly uepicteu in the aitwoik that has been
cieateu by this cultuie because human figuies weie fiowneu upon in ait
foim. The gaiuen is centializeu within the facility, cieating an outuooi space
that is still piivate anu peaceful foi the community. This can be useu foi many
activities such as, chiluien playing fieely oi outuooi piayeis.

PROGRAMMING
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
The piogiamming phase involveu
ieseaiching the ielevant coues fiom
the Inteinational Builuing Coue book
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is iequiieu befoie fuithei executing
the uesign of each space. This
ueteimineu the amount, anu type of
seating to be selecteu foi the lectuie
hall, classiooms, offices, anu caf.
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Beight anu Aiea Limitations: Not Limiteu

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Floois: 2
Columns anu loau beaiing walls: 2
Exteiioi walls: 2
Tenant space sepaiations: 2
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A-S: S Net (Woiship)
A-S: S Net (Lobby)
A-S: 1uu uioss ( Libiaiy)
A-S: 1S Net (Caf)
B: 1uu uioss (0ffices)
E: 2u Net (Euucational)

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A-1: ualleiy- 9,6S7 sq. ft. Su Net= S21
A-S: Woiship- 7,2u2 sq. ft.S Net= 1,44u
A-S: Lobby- 2,SSu sq. ft.S Net= Su6
A-S: Caf- S,2SS sq. ft.1S Net= 21S
A-S: Libiaiy- 7u7 sq. ft.1uu uioss=7
B: 0ffices- 2,172 sq. ft.1uu uioss=22
E: Classiooms- 1,71S sq. ft.2u Net=1u9

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FLOOR PLAN
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When enteiing the facility fiom the main
entiance which is locateu in the centei of the
builuing, the 18 foot ceiling ieflects the open
space concept. The fiist flooi is meant to give a
gianu appeaiance with the chevion tileu flooiing
anu tall aiches in the gaiuen. The gaiuen is
centeieu within the facility foi ease of access. The
caf pioviues seating that piomotes socializing
anu has inuiviuual seating as well. Pig oi Alcohol
will not be seiveu in the caf because these aie
consiueieu unlawful in the cultuie. The woiship
space is the laigest because it is most impoitant
to Nuslims. The Ablution aiea is locateu next to
the woiship foi easy access aftei the cliental clean
theii hanus anu feet.
Fiist Flooi Plan

FLOOR PLAN
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The seconu flooi is utilizeu foi euucation anu
office spaces. This aiea is uiviueu in a way to
feel moie intimate in contiast to the open fiist
flooi. Two classiooms aie available anu open to
the public to leain moie about the cultuie as
well as inteiact with each othei. The classiooms
aie locateu at opposite enus of the flooi to aiu in
ease of tiaffic flow. The libiaiy pioviues
multiple types of seating to accommouate all
useis anu theii neeus. To continue with the
concept of contiast, the seconu flooi is open to
the fiist flooi thiough a continuous balcony.

MATERIALS
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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The Ablution aiea is placeu neai the entiance foi those who piactice the ieligion to
clean theii feet anu hanus befoie the uaily piayei. The space was cieateu to be
piivate with inuiviuual stations foi anyone to use. This ablution system has become
sustainable by ieusing the watei that is useu, LEB lighting, anu automatic sensois.
Aiches ovei the systems give the illusion that the ceiling is not as high as it is which
is what cieates a secluueu place. All fabiics anu mateiials that aie selecteu aie
commeicial giaue.

MATERIALS
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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The woiship space is one of the most impoitant aspects of this cultuie. This is wheie Nuslims
may spenu most of theii time because they have specific piayei iituals to uo eveiy uay. The
sense of awe is captuieu by the 18 foot ceiling. The ieflecteu ceiling plan inuicates the unique
lighting system maue of Clustei light fixtuies. The lighting is veisatile uepenuing on time of
uay. Clustei light fixtuies aie useu in multiple places to uistiibute the light to the neeueu
aieas of the ioom. Naible is useu on the pillais to biing in the tiauitional look of a woiship
aiea. The winuows aie aicheu anu the tiim electiic blue to aiu in uiawing the eye towaiu the
Nihiab which is the piimaiy focus. Winuows in the uome allow natuial light to come thiough
to cieate aesthetically pleasing shauows acioss the flooi. Key hole aiches aie useu to
emphasize the tall ceilings while the gieen iesembles the coloi of the Islamic cultuie.

MATERIALS
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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The fountain is centializeu to cieate a calming anu peaceful space. The gaiuen is placeu in the
miuule of the facility with aiches suiiounuing the ciiculai shape. The pathway ieflects the
eight pointeu stai that is piominent in the Islamic cultuie. Pathway is maue of glass tiles with
anti-slip sealant. 0pen giass spaces aie useu foi those who wish to piay out uoois. The ait
installation iesembles the cultuie's love foi geometiic shapes as well as ait. The ciescent
moon anu stai, which is a symbol foi the cultuie, is placeu at the top of the installation to be
seen when looking up at the sky. Recycleu oiange teiiacotta clay is useu to foim the shapes
foi the installation to contiast with the biight blue walking paths. The ciiculai shape ieflects
that it is locateu in the centei of the builuing to allow foi easy accessibility.

SUSTAINABILITY
ISLAMIC CULTURE CENTER
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LEEB Ceitification was achieveu in this pioject thiough euucateu selections of piouucts that meet the stanuaius
neeueu. 9u% of the fuinituie, finishes, anu equipment aie sustainable. A gieen ioof was installeu to allow the piocess
of watei cisteins to collect iainfall which is useu foi giay watei such as toilets anu gaiuening. The section view anu
finish scheuule of the facility emphasizes the piouucts that aie sustainable.

THE CORK
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Bospitality: Restauiant

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
THE CORK
To iestoie a histoiical builuing into a thiee stoiy iestauiant in the city of San Fiancisco. The concept of the
Coik iestauiant is olu woilu iustic with sophistication. Inspiiation was taken fiom the wine vineyaius of
Califoinia to be seen thiough out the space as well. The oveiall concept is achieveu thiough the use of iestoieu
haiuwoou flooiing, small ueteiioiation uetails in uiy wall, anu oiiginal biick walls. The faaue was completely
iestoieu baseu on the Renaissance Revival time peiiou. While the thiee floois aie cohesive, each can be useu
foi a uiffeient puipose incluuing two bais, a fine uining aiea, anu a banquet ioom that can be closeu off foi a
paity. Theie aie foui elevatois, two aie seivice elevatois in the back of the facility, anu two in the fiont aie to
pioviue easy access foi customeis to any flooi of theii choice. The iestauiant is able to seat 2Su between all
thiee floois.
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SITE DESCRIPTION
THE CORK
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This builuing iesiues on the coinei of uowntown San Fiancisco, Califoinia with a
beautiful view of the city. The faaue of The Coik was inspiieu by two Renaissance
builuings that alieauy exist shown unuei the ienueiing. Betails fiom each weie
combineu to cieate a unique anu new faaue foi a iestoieu histoiic builuing. The
combination of aicheu winuows anu intiicate masoniy woik on the fiieze stiongly
emphasizes the Renaissance Revival time peiiou. The mix of conciete anu biick gives a
pieview of the mixeu meuia on the inteiioi of the iestauiant cieating a cohesive flow
between the outsiue anu insiue. Shown below aie the uetaileu line uiawing anu night
time ienueieu view of the faaue. The lighting is meant to cieate a mysteiious, yet
welcoming feel foi those who walk by. The iight siue of the builuing is uesigneu to look
uiffeient but cohesive because the fiist flooi will soon be a ietail space, although it is
still owneu by the same ownei as the iestauiant. This iuea will attiact moie customeis
to each place uue to the ease of piomotion.

PROGRAMMING
THE CORK
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This schematic hanu ienueiing of a compiehensive view is able to uepict a piece of each flooi. The gianu staii case anu the
mixtuie of iailing auus inteiest. The stiaight iailing on the staiis plays with the cuiveu shapeu of the staiis themselves. The wine
baiiels booths ieflect on the wine countiy concept. The top flooi incluues seating aieas mainly foi socializing, fine uining on the
seconu flooi, anu the main bai on the fiist flooi.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
THE CORK
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This section cut pioviues the oveiall view of the iestauiant fiom the fiont to the back of the space. This gives an unueistanuing of how the gianu staiicase is the main
focus anu pioviues access to all floois, except the basement, when walking in the fiont uoois. The siue staiicase on the fiist flooi is meant only foi employees to access
the kitchen anu is mainly useu as a fiie escape. Theie is a fiie escape staii case in the back of the facility that connects all floois to ensuie safety foi eveiy customei
incase of an emeigency. The uetailing on the aicheu winuows ieflect the aicheu iailing of the staiicase. The wine iack is on the seconu flooi is placeu to be a focal point
when enteiing the fine uining aiea. A laige chanueliei hangs in the centei of the staiicase foi an elegant lighting aesthetic.

FLOOR PLANS
THE CORK
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The basement of the iestauiant is useu as the kitchen. Baving this on a sepaiate flooi pioviueu moie space foi the customeis to uine. This plan
shows a block plan of the neeueu woikflow foi a commeicial kitchen. Each space is stiategically placeu foi the ease of the employees. Ample
ioom is pioviueu foi the piep, washing, anu foou stoiage aieas. The employees will use the seivice elevatois on eithei siue of the basement to
access the flooi that the foou is being seiviceu to.

FLOOR PLANS
THE CORK
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Nen's
Restioom
Women's
Restioom
Bench seating
with tables
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Entiance
The fiist flooi allows two entiances, one being the main one, anu the othei is on the siue foi those who want to just go to the bai on the fiist flooi. A host
stanu gieets the customeis as they walk in pioviuing seivice incluuing coat stoiage anu ieseivations. The gianu staiiway catches the views eye while the
laige chanueliei helps to light up the space. The opening foi the staiicase pioviues a compiehensive view to all floois which opens the space foi
inteiesting aesthetic. Those who aie waiting to be seateu foi uinnei can sit at the bai, oi at any of the pioviueu tables. The unfuinisheu space is foi a
ietail shop to latei be uevelopeu.

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THE CORK
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Nen's
Restioom
Fine Bining
Women's
Restioom
Seivei
Station
Seivei
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The seconu flooi is useu foi fine uining. Nany types of of seating is pioviueu to accommouate all paities,
laige oi small. The banquet ioom is open foi fine uining unless it has been ieseiveu foi a paity. This extia
ioom allows space foi men's anu women's bathiooms on each flooi foi convenience. The gianu opening foi
the staiicase anu winuows pioviue gieat views of the city fiom any uining aiea.
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THE CORK
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The thiiu flooi is a space foi those who want to expeiience the night light of the town. While uinnei is also seiveu on this flooi, the fuinituie is
uesigneu foi a lounge aesthetic. A seconu bai becomes the focal point of this flooi with many unique booths such as ciiculai baiiel booths which
ieflect the wine concept. Foi latei nights, space is pioviueu foi a B} to play music anu much of the flooi is left open to aiu in social oppoitunity.
Lighting on uimmeis is available to set the moou uepenuing on the time of uay.

RENDERINGS
THE CORK
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The lobby pioviues a comfoitable anu inviting aiea foi those who aie waiting to enjoy
the featuies of the histoiical builuing. This space has the peifect view to each level.
Laige sofas weie selecteu foi comfoitable seating while wine baiiels aie useu foi siue
tables. The fiist impiession when walking into the space gives the olu woilu feel
thiough the ieclaimeu woou flooiing, anu oiiginal biick walls. Nouein pieces such as
the watei wall, anu the sleek shelving help to give the space a fiesh feeling while giving
the iuea of biing the natuie inuoois.
Lobby & Nain Entiance

RENDERINGS
THE CORK
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The fiist flooi bai is an aiea foi those getting off woik to have a uiink anu oiuei an
appetizei. The ciiculai bai aius in social inteiaction while giving the baitenuei easy
access to eveiy customei. The concept of olu woilu anu wine countiy with
ueteiioiation is shown thiough the exposeu uiy wall, exposeu light bulbs behinu the
bai, the wine baiiel penuants, anu the ciackleu finish on the beams. The ceiling is
painteu a high gloss finish to ieflect the light anu shauows to give the iuea that the
space is biggei. 0pen shelving behinu the bai allows the bottles anu glasses to become
the aitwoik. All tables accommouate ABA stanuaius anu can be combineu to be
veisatile.

Fiist Flooi Bai

ENCORE
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Commeicial: Night Club

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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To ienovate a space pieviously known as the Pub in
uowntown Nount Pleasant, Nichigan. Encoie night club is
uesigneu to attiact all ages fiom 21 to Su. The oveiall
concept is to cieate A mouein space while incoipoiating A
iegal aesthetic foi contiast. The stiong use of textuies auu
inteiest to the space while playing A cohesive pait in the
uesiieu concept. Each fuinisheu aiea is mouulai to pioviue
veisatility to the space. The ability have a vaiiety of events
is maintaineu thiough the open flooi plan. The use of
uiffeient lighting effects emphasize A sense of mysteiy
between the lobby anu the main space of the night club.
The neutial coloi palate allows the space to stay
sophisticateu anu the accent of shaues of blue biing in the
night life feel. 0veiall encoie night club is appealing to all
ages uue to the stiong iegal sophistication with contiast of
mouein accompanieu with stiong textuie anu unique
stiuctuial inteiest.


RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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The oveiall flooi plan cieates a sense of mysteiy thiough out the space. The lobby is sepaiateu fiom the main space by a small hallway iesembling
a tunnel to cieate an intense appeaiance when the guest walks thiough. Nany types of seating is available to suit the neeus of the clients. Theie
aie two bais within the space. The seating is placeu along the euge to cieate moie open space anu acts as a walking path to the back of the club
wheie the iestiooms aie as well. The main flooi, not incluuing the vIP aiea is ABA accessible.
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RENDERINGS
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The lobby encompasses a uaik anu mysteiious aesthetic when enteiing thiough the fiont entiance. A hostess is theie to gieet the client wheie
coat check, ieseivations, anu secuiity will be available. The niche behinu the host is fully lit as a focal point to uiaw the client theie fiist befoie
enteiing the main space of the club. The tunnel is lit with penuant lights with coppei anu metal stiuctuial elements as a contiast to the uim
lighting eveiywheie else in the space. This cieates a uistiaction while walking thiough which iesults in the elegant suipiise on the othei enu.

RENDERINGS
ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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The fiont bai has a laige space with a mouein back uisplay foi in intiiguing appeal. Special
lighting is useu to make the bai a focal point with out taking away fiom the uaik, night
club feel. A sky light is coveieu by a uiywall platfoim which is loweieu to give an intimate
aesthetic while uiamonu shapes aie holloweu out in the plat foim to allow light to come
thiough when uesiieu. A ietiactable scieen is installeu foi the sky light, above the
platfoim to be useu uuiing the uay if natuial light is not wanteu. Buiable mateiials such as
metal, coppei, anu conciete aie useu thiough out the space to pioviue easy maintaining.

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The booth seating is foi vIP clients who wish to have theii own aiea with gieat access to
the bai. These booths pioviue ample seating with tables that have stoiage foi extia
glasses, napkins, etc. This becomes a focal point when enteiing the club with globe
penuant lights hanging above anu the intiicate, SB coppei installation on the uppei half
of the wall. The uesign of the platfoim is shown stiongly in this view as it continues
uown the back wall. Each mateiial has it's own subtle textuie to auu to the sophisticateu
anu iegal concept of the space.

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ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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This platfoim booth seating is available to anyone as they wish to enjoy the enviionment while being social
with fiienus. A small platfoim behinu the seating gives a unique feel to the aiea anu can be useu as anothei
space to uance. This aiea combines all types of peisonalities which aius in biinging eveiyone togethei as a night
club atmospheie is meant to uo. The coppei SB installation continues along the wall anu allows the light to
ieflect anu biighten up the space. A mix of mouein patteins anu textuieu wall coveiing keeps the space
inteiesting.

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ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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The uance flooi is the piimaiy focus of the night club. It is an open aiea with inteiactive lighting anu a stage foi peifoimances. All of the seating aieas have a cleai view to the uance flooi foi
moie enteitainment. The B} booth is iight next to the stage foi easy communication anu view of eveiyone in the facility. Niiiois weie auueu to the B} booth to give the iuea that the space is
laigei than it is while custom woou woik was auueu to continue the uiamonu theme seen pieviously. The uiffeience of the flooi between conciete anu woou makes foi an easy tiansition
into the iegal vIP aiea. Nechanisms uesigneu foi uance floois weie installeu to cieate a comfoitable suiface typically useu in uance stuuios.

RENDERINGS
ENCORE NIGHT CLUB
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The vIP aiea has the ability to be sepaiateu fiom the iest of the club as well as give the illusion
that it is apait of the iest of the space. This is uone using glass panels that can be tuineu on with a
fog film to pioviue piivacy. The oiiginal oak bai was iestoieu to emphasize the iegal concept. A
lightei wall coveiing is to give contiast to the iest of the night club. Chanuelieis suppoit the
elegant feel anu oveiall concept of the space. Two staiis anu a tall uooi way sepaiates the vIP
aiea fiom the main space of the night club theiefoie the aiea is iaiseu a foot above giounu level.

URBAN LOFT
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
URBAN LOFT
To uesign a loft that meets the neeus of a single, Su yeai olu male nameu Anuiew. The client
has a passion foi oiganic mouein style with an influence fiom the ait ueco time peiiou. Be is
intiigueu by the contiast of uaik anu light colois. The inspiiation was uiawn fiom the piece
shown below. The ovei all flooi plan was influenceu by the ait woik as well. The use of
natuial anu oiganic lines aie shown thiough vaiious aichitectuial featuies anu fuinishings.
Neutial colois weie useu on the floois anu walls to cieate the uiamatic contiast with the
fuinituie to fulfill the clients inteiests. Flooi to ceiling winuows allow the small space to feel
moie open anu available to natuie as the client uesiieu.
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FLOOR PLANS

Fiist Flooi Plan:
The use of continuous, natuial lines help to sepaiate the space while keeping
the oiganic mouein feel. The iich woous anu accents of biight colois ieflect
the ait ueco concept. The level change between the kitchen anu uining ioom to
the living ioom anu office help to sepaiate the spaces while keeping with an
open concept. 0iganic lines continue thiough flooiing as well as the fuinituie
selecteu.

Seconu Flooi Plan:
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ENTRY
BALF
BATB
KITCBEN
BININu
0FFICE LIvINu
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STAIRS
NASTER
BATB
NASTER
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The bubble uiagiam is ciucial in the uesign piocess.
It is impoitant with this small aiea to uiscovei
uiffeient options foi each neeu.
URBAN LOFT
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KITCHEN FLOOR PLAN & PERSPECTIVE
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A mouifieu 0-Shapeu kitchen allows foi moie stoiage as well as fitting in
with the mouein concept of the space. The angleu countei aius in
sepaiating the aieas but also keeps the open aesthetic that is uesiieu as
well as maximizing the flooi space within the kitchen.
Installing the miciowave within the uppei cabinets allows foi moie countei
space anu helps to keep the sleek look. They aie only installeu on the wall so
it is easy to inteiact with guests in the uining oi living ioom. Each appliance
chosen is stainless steel to contiast the coloi of the cabinets anu also auus
the sustainable aspect to the mouein loft.
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Right
URBAN LOFT

KITCHEN ELEVATIONS

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Top Left:
vaiious sizes of uppei
cabinets aie pioviueu to
allow moie stoiage
space. The uppei
cabinets aie
tianspaient to uisplay
uesiieu items to auu
aesthetic anu inteiest
within the space.
Bottom Left:
The sink anu uishwashei
aie placeu aujacent to
each othei foi bettei
convenience. The sink is
facing the iest of the loft
to allow foi easy
conveisation between
guests anu foi a view out
uoois.
Top Right:
Bottom Right:
The location of the
iefiigeiatoi allows foi
moie available space in
othei paits of the kitchen.
vaiious sizeu uiaweis
pioviue easiei oiganization
foi smallei utensils.
0nly lowei cabinets
aie pioviueu on the
East anu South enus of
the kitchen to allow foi
anu open view to the
loft.
URBAN LOFT

SECTION VIEWS

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The fuinituie useu is to biing togethei the oiganic concept thiough out the
entiie loft. The cuiveu couch biings inteiest to the space while the Noguchi
coffee table biings in the oiiginal mouein touch.
The sleek anu mouein table helps to biing in the hoiizontal lines of the oveiall loft
incluuing the winuow tiim anu kitchen cabinets. The tianspaient table top aius in
keeping the space open. The tall uining chaiis ieflects the veiticality of the
stiuctuial suppoit anu tall ceilings of the loft.
URBAN LOFT

SECTION VIEWS

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The unique beu fiame is masculine anu sleek but keeps with the uesiieu
concept of oiganic mouein. The lowei stiuctuie allows foi easiei views acioss
the beuioom to the outuoois. The mouein Chaise chaii pioviues comfoit anu
moie seating on this level of the loft.
The sleek kitchen cabinets with glass paneleu uoois auu mouein
inteiest while keeping the space light with an open feel. The spiial
staiis weie chosen to pioviue moie useful space on both floois.
URBAN LOFT


RENDERINGS
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Level changes in the flooiing aie useu to sepaiate the space as
a whole. The uiffeience in flooiing mateiial also helps to aiu
how the laige ioom is sectioneu off in a veiy subtle way to
pioviue thiee spaces in one. This helps to keep the space feel
open anu cohesive but auus chaiactei as well.
The natuial uay light is enhanceu with the laige winuows on
two of the foui walls of the loft. The kitchen is the focal point of
the space which is emphasizeu thiough the biight teal coloi
useu foi the uppei cabinets anu the contiast that is cieateu
thiough the use of giay foi the lowei cabinets.
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Right:
URBAN LOFT

POST MODERN HOME
Resiuential
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POST MODERN HOME

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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To uesign a post mouein home with inspiiation fiom the vanna ventuii
house. The home is uesigneu foi Boiothy, anu oluei wiuoweu woman. The
home is apait of a small community locateu in Austialia. The main focus of
the pioject is to incoipoiate the use of sustainable items along with
focusing on southein exposuie. A playful anu natuial concept is
emphasizeu thiough out the space.


FLOOR PLAN
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South Elevation Noith Elevation
East Elevation West Elevation
Above:
The oveiall flooi plan of the house ieflects the post mouein concept. The fuinituie is
juxtapositioneu in a unique way to pioviue inteiest anu vaiious seating options. The thiee
aieas in the living ioom allow foi intimate seating oi gioup seating. The fuinituie being at an
angle with the ioom anu aiea iug biings moie inteiest to each space. The position of the
fuinituie gives the ioom veisatility anu sepaiation all within the same space.
POST MODERN HOME


RENDERED IMAGE
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The use of patteins anu uiffeient finishes weie chosen to pioviue an eclectic feel. The heauboaiu anu uiessei aie highei than the
stanuaiu size to ieflect the post mouein eia. The chevion patteineu, iounu iug aus to the playful aspect of the concept chosen.
Conciete is useu on the flooi to act as a solai mass when the sun shines thiough. The stucco wall is a uuiable exteiioi wall
mateiial useu as the accent wall of the ioom.
POST MODERN HOME


SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
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B5": E+,+&-: This is maue fiom
sanu, uoes not conuuct heat oi colu
which allows it to sustain haish
weathei. Also veiy low
maintenance.
F2/.#%, E+,+&-: Composeu of
bamboo fibeis, post=consumei
iecycleu papei, anu iecycleu woou
fibei. The mateiial uoes not suppoit
bacteiia oi fungus.
./&21"'" 7#//1+&-: The conciete is
useu as a theimal mass foi the
home. This impioves inuooi aii
quality anu eneigy efficiency.
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This paint has lowei v0C's as well
as low ouoi emissions which
impioves the inuooi aii quality.
This is useu on most of the inteiioi
walls.
!"242#", I#%00: This was useu foi
the walkways on the ioof top aiounu
the gaiuen. It is uuiable to weathei
anu emits zeio v0C's.
B9"1+2%& .#%4: This is useu foi one
inteiioi wall in the home. It is
uuiable anu iequiies almost no
iepaiis. The clay is non toxic anu
maue in Ameiica.
!"2#%+9", >//,: 0seu foi the
fuinituie in the home. This woou
pievents auuing moie buiuen to the
lanufills. It is also veiy uuiable anu
auus chaiactei to the home.
!"2#%+9", E'/&": The stone was
useu on a poition of the facaue. Stone
uoes not ielease toxins into the aii, is
veiy uuiable anu usually non- poious.
POST MODERN HOME


3-D MODEL
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The faaue shows the use of Eco Clau siuing,
ieclaimeu stone as well as the ieclaimeu glass foi
the patio on the ioof. The use of these mateiials
ieflect the eclectic style that the client uesiieu
while fully suppoiting sustainability.
The back of the house show the conciete patio as well
as the gieen ioof useu to giow natuial vegetation anu
collect iain watei. The sliuing uoois aie useu foi the
entiie wall in the living ioom to pioviue aii ventilation
which is uesiieu in a location such as Austialia.
The siue of the house shows the
stiong use of Apex siuing. The siuing is
useu on thiee out of the foui siues of
the stiuctuie. The gieen ioof piojects
ovei the patio to cieate shaue fiom
the stiong sun thiough out the yeai.
Top Left:
Below:
Top Right:
POST MODERN HOME

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