MATTHEW TAUBE

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Education

2010 – PresentUniversity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OhioCollege of Design, Architecture, Art, and PlanningMajor: Interior Design Class of 2015Dean’s List Student 3.51 GPA

Participating in the Professional Practice Co-op Program, alternating quarters of college study with quarters of work in the field of Interior Design.

Fall 2003 – Spring 2009 (part-time with work)George Mason University, Fairfax, VirginiaMajor: PsychologyDean’s List Student

Current Address:

508 Riddle Road #34Cincinnati, OH 45220Cell phone: 703-981-4027Email: taubemj@uc.edu

Permanent Address:

6267 Park RoadMcLean, VA 22101703-237-5457

Work Experience

Spring 2012Collective Architecture, Washington, DC – Co-op InternshipResponsible for helping design and assemble marketing packets for prospective clients; produced and modified designs in AutoCAD and Google SketchUp; worked with IT specialist to update computer systems.

Summer 2011NV Pools, Chantilly, VirginiaResponsible for regularly inspecting 49 pools to ensure compliance with safety and health codes.

Fall 2009 – Spring 2010Instructional Assistant – Spring Hill Elementary School, Fairfax County, VirginiaResponsible for supervision and

Special Skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Kerkythea, Revit, Maya, Rhino,Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator

Inspired by Pop Art and artists like Claes Oldenburg, these oversized dice, created out of MDF, are titled “Gamer’s Vision.” I was drawn to the geometry of the dice and their straightforward, yet complex, forms.

This 12” x 12” cube used wood to create 50% of the shape, with the balance suggested by plane, mass or line techniques. All three are used in this example. Two species, purple heart wood and curly maple, are shown. Also pictured are sketch models.

An emblematic sequence is created by beginning with a drawing, followed by a paper model and a final construction in wood.

Sketches show existing buildings and architectural details for the study of an area called Over-the-Rhine being redeveloped in downtown Cincinnati.

The hand rendering at left is based on the photograph shown below.

The section cut of University Pavilion was hand drafted and Photoshopped to get a feeling of the space.

This space in the Cincinnati Museum of Art demonstrates single point perspective. A draft was completed, followed by a hand rendered and Photoshopped final version. A floor plan is also shown.

A cassette tape copying machine was “ex-ploded” for this hand drafting.

This model of the Dixie Terminal in Cincin-nati was created using AutoCad for the floor plan. A 3-D model was constructed based on that plan.

The Ludlow Arts and Community Center is a three-building complex on Ludlow Avenue in Cincinnati. Each building has a different function and is designed and furnished to complement the activities that take place there. All buildings have living, green roofs.

Following are renderings of every floor in each of the three-story buildings.

The first building contains gallery space on all floors. Surfaces are white and some are reflective. Materials include easily replenished resources like cork floors.

Ceilings are made of acoustic material that, along with the cork floors, help reduce noise. The walls of windows give patrons expansive views of the surrounding area.

On this floor, there is space for art and sculpture to be displayed. The furniture in this building is smooth and angular.

The second building is focused on the community with meeting spaces and computer workstations. The first floor is used for greeting and registering visitors

This floor is furnished with chairs and tables that can be easily arranged in various configurations depending on the needs of the group.

On this floor, computer workstations are available. The chairs in this building are contemporary, but more rounded than those in the first building.

The third building houses the library on the first two floors. The chairs are selected to embrace visitors, creating a comfortable reading area.

Books in the library are bound in bright colors to make a design statement and to contrast with the white environment.

The one bedroom apartment is available for artists and authors in residence for educational and community programs.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

This residential plan represents the ideas expressed by a classmate for her ideal home in ten years. She imagined a city dwelling where she would live with two children, with space for a home office. The design envisions a place where sleek materials and fixtures are combined with natural colors and surfaces to create a warm, livable family environment. The space balances private and public areas, unified by color and materials, in a way that maximizes convenience and utility.

Both the kitchen and living room elevations showcase the use of cocobolo wood and neutral colors, offset by gleaming high tech appliances and accents. There is a natural flow from one space to another, making these areas flexible for varied activities. Light floods the apartment through large exterior windows and a series of clerestory windows that link the interior rooms.

The living room incorporates natural materials to make it a welcoming and usable space where the family can gather. The flooring continues the theme, using slate and light oak as the platform for elegant contemporary furnishings.

The master bedroom and bath are envisioned as a retreat from the stress of daily life. These private areas use the same natural touches, combined with high tech materials, that distinguish the rest of the apartment.