residential design
client profile
The homeowner’s purchased a unit in the Skybridge complex because of its urban location and visually interesting design. The building appears to be “in the clouds” and reminds the couple of the wide-open feel of the sea. The three bedroom unit offers enough room for a music studio/home office and a child’s room in the future.
ROOM & BOARD FURNITURESKYBRIDGE - 737 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL
foyer
The foyer is an indication of the couple’s personality. It is a combination of subdued colors and geometric shapes with a touch of drama. The muted grey tones of the ledge, floor and soft wall color help set the stage to showcase the homeowners art collections. The suspended light fixture adds to the harmony by combining the use of a rectilinear form with light.
NORTH VIEW - FOYER
FLOOR - WOODLIGHT FIXTURE - FOYERPAINT - FOYER
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master bedroom The large master bedroom is ideal for creating two distinct functions: a sleeping and a gathering area. The two areas are successfully combined through the use of color, balance and harmony. The room is painted in a soft blue/grey, which enhances the feeling of openness. This is continued in the fabric colors and textures along with the form of the furniture.
living area
The living area seamlessly continues the design concept from the foyer. The use of the linear glass tile it combines a touch of understated drama in the reflective quality of glass with the muted colors. The open concept fireplace blends into the buildings exterior and is reinforced by the rectilinear shape of the mantel and hearth. The sofa reinforces the focal wall with its shape and color. The circular support column is integrated into the room by using a side chair and round accent tables. The wing chair helps balance the column with its volume and subtle curvilinear shape.
FABRIC - CHAIR STONE - MANTEL LEATHER - SOFATILE - FIREPLACE
WEST VIEW - LIVING AREA
ROOM & BOARD CHAIRFABRIC - BED COVER FABRIC - HEADBOARD FABRIC - CHAIR
NORTH VIEW - BED ROOMROOM & BOARD DRESSER PAINT - BEDROOM
custom furniture & lightingproject description
Explores the relationships between material and form with a hands-on approach to designing and fabricating objects and furniture.
coffee tablecut sheet - Key Notes & Specs
1. Product to be cut from 3/4” construction grade unfinished birch plywood.
2. Fabricator will not make any changes to the design without the written approval of designer.
3. Dry fit all pieces - make sure all pieces are correct.
4. Sand cut pieces with 120 grit sandpaper, in the direction of grain, wipe dust off cut pieces. Repeat steps using 150 grit sandpa-per until cut pieces are smooth to the touch.
5. Use damp cloth to remove all access dust and allow pieces to dry. Use painters tape to cover wood surfaces that will be glued to form joinery.
6. Stain all cut pieces with Minwax - Special Walnut, oil based stain with foam brush. Follow staining instructions on Minwax can.
7. Apply 2 to 3 coats Minwax Satin Finish Polyurethane. Follow directions on can.
8. Assemble pieces according to drawings using wood glue.
concept The table concept developed from two facets of the human spine: delicate vs. function. The legs represent the vertebrae and are connected by separate rectangular dowels. The top is constructed of two pieces with a 3/4” opening to represent the delicate space between each bone. All pieces came from a single sheet of furniture grade plywood using only wood joinery techniques and wood glue. A walnut stain and a clear satin polyurethane finish completed the table.
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PLAN VIEW
4’ x 8’ CUT SHEET DRAWING TABLE - SIDE ELEVATION
concept The parameters for the hanging light fixture consisted of using only recycled cardboard and a single bulb. The fixture is constructed of shredded chipboard and adhered together with Mod Podge. The pieces were then glued to a corrugated cardboard frame. The concept derived from the moon with its uneven texture and the varying degree’s of luminosity. The fixture captures the stark difference in light and dark or day and night.
light fixture
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interior detail - galleryretrospective of Tadao Ando
concept
Ando’s style can be described as transparent geometry combined with the belief that life is a constant struggle and that conflict can incite passion. His works are limited to a few materials and are stripped bare of any decoration. The exposed materials/textures are meant to work in harmony with the typography and this further reinforces his intent.
CHURCH OF THE LIGHT
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
ROW HOUSE - COURTYARD
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DISPLAY WALL EXIT TO HALL
STORAGE CABINET
1 2 3 4
ELEVATOR
DISPLAY WALL
A
B
C
D
STORAGE ROOM
POOL
CONCRETEBENCH
RECEPTION DESK
1
2
11
NNTS FLOOR - 1 NNTS FLOOR - 2
EXIT TO HALL
ELEVATOR DISPLAY WALL
BALCONY
EXIT TO BALCONY
BALCONY
DISPLAY WALL
STORAGE CABINET
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
BRIDGE
CONFERENCE AREA
1 2 3 4
A
B
C
D
EXIT TO BALCONY
GYP BOARDCEILING PANELS
AIR VENT
SOFIT
NNTS FLOOR - 2 RCP
1 2 3 4
A
B
C
D
1 2 3 4
A
B
C
D
NNTS FLOOR - 1 RCP
SOFIT
AIR VENT
GYP BOARDCEILING PANELS
SOFIT
LIGHTOLOGY PENDANT
BEGA PENDANT
LIGHTOLIER FIXTURE
STAIR RAIL & GUARD
POURED CONCRETE WALLS
DISPLAY WALLS
1 GUARD/STAIR RAIL DETAILNTS
3RAIL CAP DETAILNTS
BRUSHED ALUMINUM
TOP RAIL
MID RAIL
1/4” GLASS
POST
BOTTOM RAIL
2 WALL MOUNT RAIL DETAILNTS
HIDDEN HANGER BOLT
FACE OF WALL
SOLID BACKING
REQUIRED
1 MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - NORTH VIEWNTS
DISPLAY
ROOF PLANE27’ A.F.F.
2ND FLOOR PLANE12’ A.F.F.
GROUND PLANE
GLASS PANEL GUARD RAILBALCONY
SOFIT
STAIRS
DISPLAY
GLASS PANEL STAIR RAIL
1DESK DETAILNTS
BASE
POURED CONCRETECOUNTERTOP
3/4” MDF CLADIN WOOD VENEER
(FRONT & BACK)
INTERIOR OF CABINET CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE
3/4” SUBSTRATE CLADIN WOOD VENEER
(FRONT & BACK)
3/4” ADJUSTABLE SHELF CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE.
1/2” LIP ON STANDARDS & BRACKETS
1”X 3” MDF CLAD IN WOOD VENEER ON
ALL SIDES
2 DESK ELEV. BACK VIEWNTS
RECEPTION / CABINETWALNUT VENEER
POURED CONCRETERECEPTION COUNTERTOP
WOOD SLATS ON DESK & CABINET
2 MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - SOUTH VIEWNTS
ROOF PLANE27’ A.F.F.
POURDED CONCRETE
SLABS
WINDOWS
CABINET
RECEPTION
CABINET
SOFIT
SOFIT
POOL
ENTRANCE
GROUND PLANE
2ND FLOOR PLANE12’ A.F.F.
team projectthe children’s center of Darfur
concept
The Children’s Center of Darfur is originally inspired by the film “Memento” in which a man loses his ability to form new memories due to physical and mental trauma. The film captures how easily it is to manipulate others into becoming violent. The concept arose out of a humanitarian need to help heal physical and mental trauma, more specifically for the child soldiers in Sudan.
project manager - Meg Thames
team - Christiana Cabral, Tina Garvin,Luis Sanchez
THERAPY CENTERDORMS
CANOPY
HOSPITAL
SCHOOL
FENCE
KITCHEN &BATH FACILITES
COURTYARD
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WELCOME CENTER
MODEL BUILDERS - CRISTIANA CABRAL, TINA GARVIN, MEG THAMES
mission The goal is to enable male child soldiers ages 15 and under to become mentally stable and productive members of society. It will also give the boys a sense of security as well as a place to recover from the emotional and physical trauma that has been forced upon them.
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DENVER AIRPORTTESSLLAR BLOG FROM: ANTONI MYSLIBORSKI
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location
The center is located in the capital city of Al Fashir of North Darfur, Sudan. Al Fashir is ideal because two refugee camps are located nearby. It is also the only city in the region that has an infrastructure and population to support the facility.
concept The library remodel was conceived from images of the Royal Library in Copenhagen and Native American folk art images called Kokopelli. The Royal Library incorporates serpentine multi levels that are connected by soaring walls of glass. The Kokopelli image may have originally been a representation of ancient Native American traders. I applied this image to represent movement and vibrancy that leads to a desire to increase the creative thought process. The combination of these two different images has created a remodel that is meant inspire learning in a collaborative and open environment.
Illinois Institute of Art- Chicagolibrary redesign
SECTION 2 - NORTH WALL
NNTS FLOOR - 2
OPEN TO BELOW
CIRCULAR BOOK SHELFSTUDY CARRELS
CIRCULATION DESK - 1ST FLOOR
GLASS ELEVATOR
OPEN TO BELOW
SHELVES & ATTACED FIXTURE
NNTS FLOOR - 1
CIRCULATION DESK
EMPLOYEE WRK. RM. PUBLIC COPY AREA GLASS ELEVATOR BOOK SHELF & ATTACHED LIGHT FIXTURECIRCULAR BOOK SHELVES
CONFERENCE AREA COMPUTER AREA
1 1
22
NNTS FLOOR - 2CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURECHANDELIER FIXTURE
8’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE
NNTS FLOOR - 1 RCP
CHANDELIER FIXTURE
CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURE
10’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE10” PENDANT FIXTURE
10” PENDANT FIXTURE
UPHOLSTERYAGATI FURNITURE
AGATI FURNITURE
WOOD FINISH - FURNITURE
LIGHTOLOGY - PENDANT
AGATI FURNITURE ARMSTRONG TECHZONE LIGHTOLOGY - SERGEI
AGATI FURNITURE
UPHOLSTERY - CHAIRSVISA LIGHTING - SUSPENSION
SHAW CARPET - INFINITE TILE
SECTION 1 - EAST WALL
hotel redesignDubai, United Arab Emirates
concept
The hotel embraces Dubai’s seafaring past with the artisan craftmanship of the dhow construction. The dhow is an ancient sailing vessel and is the finest example of the Arab seafaring tradition. The rooms will offer an understated elegance while embracing the natural weathered tones of the dhow. Detail is reminiscent of iron nails and cords used to construct the dhow along with carvings on the bow and transom. The sail is represented in the natural colored upholstery in varying shades and texture.
GETTY IMAGES ELEVATION 1 - HOTEL LOBBY - WEST VIEW
CHECK-IN
NNTS
BACK 0F HOUSE
ELEVATORS
WOMEN
MEN
BAR AREA
BAR CEILINGRECLAIMED WOOD BEAMS
TERRAZO - LOBBY FLOOR
LOBBY - MOSAIC TILE CHANDELIER - WROUGHT IRON
CHANDELIERS
NTS RCP
PENDANTS
WOOD BEAMS
BACKLIT SCREENS
NPENDANT FIXTURE - BAR
RUGS - LOBBY
NNTS ELEVATION 2 - HOTEL LOBBY - NORTH VIEW
LOBBY - ARM CHAIR
LOBBY - COFFEE TABLE
LOBBY - FABRIC
LOBBY - LEATHER SOFA
LOBBY - GRASS CLOTH LOBBY - END TABLE
NNTS RCP
KING BED ROOM SUITE ROOM
CHANDELIER
RECESSED LIGHTS
WALL SCONCES
WALL SCONCES
RECESSED LIGHTS
WALL SCONCES
RECESSED LIGHTS
COUNTERLIGHT
KING SUITE - LIGHT FIXTURE
SUITE - WALL SCONCE
CORRIDOR - LIGHT BOX
KING BED ROOM
NNTS
SUITE ROOM
KING ROOM - CARPET
HOTEL ROOMS - WALLPAPER
SUITE - COFFEE TABLE
NNTS
KING SUITE - CARPET
KING SUITE - SINK
PLATFORM BED FRAME
ELEVATION 1 - SUITE - SOUTH VIEW
ELEVATION 3 - SUITE - EAST VIEW
suite
ELEVATION 2 - SUITE - NORTH VIEW ELEVATION 4 - SUITE - WEST VIEW
corridor
NNTS NNTS RCP
LIGHT BOX LIGHT BOXRECESSED LIGHTING
king room
ELEVATION 1 - KING ROOM - WEST VIEW
ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW
light boxconcept
The idea is to explore day lighting as an alternative and supplemental means of lighting design. The project includes selecting an architect (Tod Williams/Billie Tsien) that includes natural light in their designs and create a 3-D model based on their style.
VIGNETTE - HOUSE 1995 PHOENIX ART MUSEUM - 1996