Liquid

design interpretation

international
[high tech
straight lines, clear elements. translucency.
delicate refraction of light. changes in levels.

high quality
seamless finishes. effortless flow of water.
liquid depths.

l o f t high design]
sienna [ italy ]
1,490 sq-ft.

master bath [1]

concept
[ ancient roman gardens ] - the presence of water -
water being essential to life and living. a home
designed around the strong presence of water.

research
[ the atrium ] - symmetry, measured regularity -
enclosed by the house, columns surrounding the
impluvium & conpluvium system for the collection
of rain water in the home. a primitive yet vital system

living room [3]

[2] [#2122]
 2
product design
a study of

[form function folding]

. . . inspired by a children’s
hand-made fortune
telling game
chair for

sustainable
considerations
research . minimize packaging -
designed to “nestle”
. human behavior
. ergonomics and the . reduce transportation/
human form shipping distance
. Hall’s “proxemics” - the . eliminate single orders
hand-built model[4]
study of space . intentional marketing &
branding solutions
. ease of constructability
designed to & increased flexibility

sit , feel & be natural

. recycled, reclaimed,
reused materials

together materials
[1] walnut _ reclaimed barn
wood re-milled for beauty
with non-toxic natural finish for
exterior use

[2] hemp _ 100% natural fiber

fully matured in four months

[3] linen _ 100% natural fiber

colored with vegetable dye; a
process & development sketches [5] healthy alternative to cotton
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 A’

space planning [6]

[ not to scale ]
restrooms cafe bar & lounge
staff
3,767 sq-ft.
restroom
sales floor vestibule
entrance
accessories sales floor
B' B

runway/sales floor
an edgy retail boutique that transforms into a fashion runway venue, cafe bar, and lounge.

[chemical
storage/staff

concept elements,thefundamental
chemical fusion of science, fashion and the human form - organic

design]
structure, and creative conception. chemical actions
dressing rooms and reactions with alterations of physical structure and transforming functions.
shoe sales floor an equation of technical aesthetic and artistic precision.
tile mosaic glass courtyard custom retail display translucent concrete steps wall graphics
A

design interpretation
bold metallic, glass, and high-gloss finishes
paired with sleek geometric lines accentuate
multi-use
the organic shapes, materials, and creative
processes of the people, products, and
ideas generated within. flexible planning
and equipment foster easy transformation
from retail boutique to fashion runway and
exhibition space, supporting local creative
minds; shoppers, designers, and socialites.

considerations
. flexibility and functional transformation
. natural daylight from glass courtyard
[ elevations not to scale ]
[7]A-A' - sectional elevation
wall graphics custom retail display glass courtyard translucent concrete steps
. retail display design
. human behavior in retail, exhibition & lounge
entrance vestibule custom retail display custom retail display

[8] B-B' - sectional[#2122]

elevation

reflected ceiling plan - level 2
[not to scale]
reflected ceiling plan - level 1
[not to scale]
the REFINERY.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSPIRATION
della terra mountain chateau
wedding and event center
estes park [ colorado ]
inspirational images
lighting design
lighting concept
[ industrial glamour ] . . . . exploring the
juxtaposition and unison of galvanized finishes
and crystal elegance. like a renovated
warehouse: industrial fixtures and refined
by warm, rich light and sparkling visual
glow, capturing a unique collision between
raw materials and glamorous illuminance.
challenges
. two-story atrium with central fireplace
. multiple age populations
. multi-use and flexible spaces
. two-story vaulted ballroom/chapel
. flexible hospitality suite lighting
. technical stage lighting design
. codes for occupant safety
technical
applications
. footcandle calculations - illuminance
measured by individual room or space
. proper light levels determined by spatial use
. fixture manufacturer spacing criteria
. lamp type and specifications
. switching, dimming and flexible light controls
[9] . efficient lamps, fixtures, & equipment
. luminaire & fixture schedule [#2122]
 chocolate
symphony

retail
concept
a chocolate symphony: an experience
that encases customers in a delicious
boutique derived from the melody of
flavor and sensation. By composing
the new Godiva environment in a
lyrical way, the design will orchestrate
a physical, emotional, and cognitive
experience synchronized with the idea
of song. An intentional and rhythmic
design aesthetic provides the same
divine proportion that can be found
within Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and
creates the undeniably alluring quality
embodied by Lady Godiva herself.

luxurious
fluid

orchestrate
symphony
chocolate encase alluring divine excitement
metallic

rhythm
theatre
wooden
boutique
contrast sensation
[10]

[#2122]
 t
research
[internal door]
in

healthcare
e po links staff office and therapy
. locally, 66,000 individuals are not receiving nc [bamboo shell] cubes while still allowing for

treatment for their mental illness bala aligns with sustainable principles as a
renewable resource offers a bright and
seamless casing within further heightens
privacy and security

. correlations between mental health and

suicide are alarming - federal research shows enter the acoustic quality of the cubes

approximately 90 percent of suicide victims are lth c

depressed or have an underlying mental-health hea [frosted glass]
disorder provides privacy for clients
to feel comfortable during
. nearly 20 percent of the millions of adults who therapy sessions
received mental health treatment last year
reported needs not met after treatment by
professional medical staff

sustainable practices
sustainable materials and finishes selections - life
cycle analysis from acquisition to end of use
option as well as in their performance and low
maintenance

daylighting techniques to capture and diffuse

[the cubes]
daylight throughout the building [outer shell]

[11]
12” thick high-gloss white acrylic provides
vertical gardens of succulent plants requiring acoustically sound shell durability and minimal
little water that improve air quality and maintenance supports sustainable efforts
a healthcare pod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
incorporate views of nature [seamless shelving]
[track system] garden shelves interject nature to promote

design goals external doors hung on sliding track system for access fort collins [ colorado ] the healthy life cycle approach integrated
throughout the center
into cubes from hallway; horizontal sliding doors shall 2,485 sq-ft.
[address the local need] create an engaging
facility where patient privacy and health care
not exceed 50 pounds to slide fully open
space planning [1] waiting lounge
[2] reception

[not to scale]
security blend seamlessly into the environment
[3] the oval studio - large multi-purpose studio
[4] [4] for classes, sessions, meetings; bamboo
[connect with the natural environment] utilize the [1] partition wall for flexible division of space;
benefits of the natural surroundings to foster health [11] frosted glass allows privacy & natural lighting
by using daylighting and intentional views of nature [4] restrooms - ada accessibly unisex
[6]
[5] storage & service rooms
[provide a high standard of healthcare design] [6] the cubes - custom designed prefabricated
offer accessibility for every identity of user, staff office & client treatment cube
through means of flexibility and ease of circulation [2] [7] nurse station - centrally located for visual
[10]
without creating a space that feel institutional [7] [3] access and security
[8] copy & records room
[create a new approach for wellness] integrate [8] [9] staff lounge - personal staff storage; island
Eastern and Western medicine through the bar and kitchenette
use of traditional and alternative treatments [10] east studio - small multi-purpose studio for
within a facility centered around holistic health [6] classes, sessions, meetings; primarily used for
art, dance, music, and visual therapy
[educate and advocate] actively advocate for [9] [11] west studio - small multi-purpose studio
mental health awareness through education [5] [1] for classes, sessions, meetings; primarily used

[12]
for support groups and educational sessions
within the center and the community to
erase the stigma surrounding mental illness [#2122]