Ashley KowalskiInterior Design Syracuse University
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Edward Smith Elementary Collaborative ProjectSyracuse, NY
first floor
basement
second floor
communal Areas
atrium
administrative Areas
k-2 Classrooms
3-4 Classrooms
5-6 Classrooms
7-8 Classrooms
Edward Smith Elementary is a Syracuse city school seeking design ideas for a much needed renovation. The school once housed students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Now the facilities has taken on two additional grades within their already limited amount of space.
exterior views
As a member of a group of five my main concentration was the addition of a central community space and the incorpo-ration of sustainable systems. The community space includ-ed the research and ideation for the atrium, auditorium and library. Each step in the design process was assessed by the entire group to create a cohesive design for the school.
Group MembersCourtney DrakeSarah BoyntonHans SpicerElizabeth Gorn
the atrium exterior views
education.
nature.
community.
media center second floor
cafeteria
media center first floor
main entrance
k-2 classrooms: spring
3-4 classrooms: summer
5-6 classrooms: fall
7-8 classrooms: wintermedia center second floor
cafeteria
E.S. Bird Library CommonsSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
Syracuse University’s main library sought the advice of Interior Design students to renovate the existing first and second floors. The main goal was to create a library commons with the lat-est technology and design in order to fulfill today’s students’ needs.
second floor main entrance
first floor touchdown spaces
first floor main lobbyproposed lounge area
second floor librarian help center
Tag Retail Store ConceptVisual and Performing Arts Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s VPA college was looking for a way to showcase current students, faculty and alumni works as well as provide a space to sell the prod-ucts. The stores location is downtown Syracuse in the same Warehouse as most of the design students. This conceptual project attempts to form connections within the student body as well as with the residents of Syracuse.
chain link fence displayshelving unit cash wrap newspaper dispenser display unit
Fair Trade Retail Store Prototype Design
The Fair Trade Federation ensures that the workers in-volved in every part of the production of each prod-uct are treated and paid fairly. The Federation also helps impoverished areas by supporting local work-ers. These products range from hand carved statues to coffee beans, therefore each Fair Trade Store must be flexible to the many products sold.
ideation
research
cash wrap: Located in the center of the store to allow for effi-cient service from the initial walk in to cashing out.
storage blocks: These 5’x5’ and 3’x5’ units are used to provide a strong support for displays and hidden storage.
wall system: The permanent vertical peg system
allows for various shelving and fabric to be arranged throughout the space.
gallery display: One permanent “hub” for electricity. All
smaller displays plug into to central “hub” at night to charge each battery for the day.
gallery display units
street front view
cash wrap
clothing retail area
featured product display
Bios Group Corporate OfficeOffice Furniture SystemsCollaborative project
Bios Group is an information technology service company. The plan houses everything from administrative offices to hoteling for traveling employees. Our concept was to create connections within the office modeled after a computer system. Using Steelcase systems furniture as the hardware and different lighting aspects to show the movement of people and their ideas (data).
Group MembersDanylle KernJerri Li
data connections shown within clear raised flooring
As a group member I came up with various space plans that were then finalized with every members input. I also concentrated on the reception area creating elevations and renderings.
reception area
sketch up model preliminaries
General Work Area
War Room
MontageTouchdown Station
Pathways Collaborative Workspaces
Childcare Center
Galley/ Break RoomPathways Post and BeamVersatility
ContextOpen Office Plan
Google Corporate OfficesFortune 500
Fortune 500 companies are identified by their logo. When designing the cor-porate offices for Google branding the space was an important aspect. The office plan combines the functionality of a traditional office and the playful environment Google strives to provide its employees.
walkstation by steelcase
saarinen executiveconference chair
by knoll
equity private officeby knoll
life by knoll
A3 systems furnitureby knoll
A3 arrangement A3 pedestalby knoll
conference room private office reception/waiting Room
St. Mary of Nazareth Medical CenterRehabilitation Wing RenovationChicago, IL
common living area
The medical center was built in the 1970s and has not been renovated since, therefore the entire wing needed to be made ADA acces-sible. Most rooms had to be made into singles to adequately serve the patient. Also every bathroom pod had to be changed to only hold one. Along with the structural changes the furnishings and materials were updated to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the patients. The wing was transformed into a ‘home away from home.’
single room view
double room view
infusions lay-in panelsclear arbor
linoleum flooringmarmorette with naturcotecaspian blue & mushroom
1.opus casegoods2.orchid recliner3.slumber daybed 4.cura patient chair5.opus overbed table
paintsherwin williamsnurture green & sand dollar
Visitors’ Center Cafe and SuitesSyracuse, NY
The Visitors’ Center brings together the business people of Syracuse and the traveler’s passing through. Located on Onondaga Lake, the first floor of the center holds offices, conference rooms, and a cafeteria. The second floor plan has six double family suites.
floor plan
reflected ceiling plancafeteria
suite floor plan
living room view
kitchen view
Adirondack RetreatWeekend Home
rendered floor plan
This weekend home embraces the views of the Adirondack Mountains through its large picture windows and its placement within the side of a large hill. The plan is left open to cre-ate a common area for socializing.
model views
common area view bedroom view
Wind power Exhibition SpaceSustainable Conference Expo-Deck Components
The wind power exhibit uses Expo-deck components to form a educational and interactive booth. The visitor can see hands on the amount of energy generated by the wind turbine’s blades while participating in a friendly running competition.
Lighting DesignConcept and Construction
The concept evolved from the process of finishing a puzzle. Each piece mea-sured to be placed in a particular layer around the central fluorescent lamp. The central cylinder is layers of plexi and styrene with the surrounding structure made of various wood.
Florence Summer SessionLighting of the Piazza, 2008
A six week course that involved the obser-vation and documentation of natural and artificial lighting throughout Italy. The course included site visits to Venice and Rome.
Studio ArtworkFigure Drawing and Painting