1. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
midcentury house renovation
Project: Interior design plan for a
guttered solar house built in 1956 as
part of a modern midcentury neigh-
borhood in Lincoln Ma. The renova-
tion should fit the needs of the new
owners a professional young family
with two children.
Scope: 2,700 sq. of living space.
Media: Autocad, sketch up, Photo-
shop.
Concept: The design transform the
old house from stark and cold to rich
and warm. The square footage is max-
imized with the use of sliding doors
between private and public quarters.
The space is sculpted rather than di-
vided by rooms. New skylights flood
the open living and dining areas with
natural light. Furniture with strong
clean lines and natural materials
such cork and recycled wood suit the
modernist tradition and sustainability
needs.

2. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
urban loft inspired by art collection
Project: Remodeling of an urban
loft space for a young professional
interested in music and modern art.
Scope: Residential remodeling of a
2,100 sq. ft. loft space and roof top
Media: Autocad, sketch up, illustrator,
piranessi.
Concept: The design of the loft takes
the client’s art collection as a starting
point. The expressionist art work by
Juan Gris is the inspiration of the
aesthetic.
The design shows the natural
connection between expressionist
and modern classics designer of the
20’s and 30’s. The loft space is carved
seeking the efficiency of simple lines
and planes. The simple layout is used
as a withe canvas, that emphasized
texture and color.

3. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
aqua mobile : water inspired luminaire
My design aims to recreate the ethereal dance
of glitter, shimmer and flicker that takes places
between water and light. To accomplish this
goal I have combined the dynamic effect of ki-
netic art mobiles and the expressiveness of art
glass. The result of the design process is Aqua
Mobile a glowing mobile sculpture that can be
the focal point in any commercial or residen-
tial space. The light weight aluminum tubes
and canopy together with the counterweight
system and shades can be packed in a box of
about 48”x 12”x16” for easy shipping.

4. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
the one 2 stay : boutique hotel in boston
Project: conversion of a 3 row houses in Boston’s south end into a boutique
hotel with a minimum of 6 guest rooms, restaurant and other social spaces.
Scope: 8000 sq. ft. The one 2 stay is a five level high end boutique hotel that
offers restaurant, garden and roof top reception to highlight the experience of
the city.
Media: Autocad, sketch up, illustrator, photoshop.
Concept: The iconic historic time of the Victorian row houses characteristic of
the neighborhood lead me to take the Eiffel tower, an urban icon as inspira-
tion. The hotel design is infused by the timeless character and modern spirit
in materials and structure that made the Eiffel Tower a modern symbol. Taking
advantage of the great views of the city that the humble building offers I
place the reception in the roof top. The experience of the guest arrival will be
enhanced by the elevator ride up and the unveiling to the views at the top.

5. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
water color and colored pencil renderings

6. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
student dorm prototype
Project: An old commercial building that has function as furniture warehouse
and school, is subdivided to accommodate apartments for students.
Scope: 750 sq. of living space
Media: Hand drafting, sketch up, piranessi, photoshop.
Concept: The reduce square footage, high ceilings and limited natural light
are transformed into a functional and modern apartment with distinctive
areas for private and public use. The key design element is the frosted glass
wall with LED strip lighting system that divides private area from entry and
kitchenette. The use of materials that beautify the space with sparkle while
functional together with the intriguing shadows of the lit glass wall craft an
intimate and cheerful space that is mean to be an oasis for the young and
hectic users.

7. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
universal design in beacon hill townhouse
Project: Beacon hill town house in five living levels is retrofit for his aging
owner to avoid to move to a nursing home.
Scope: Aprox. 3000 sq.ft. of living space in five levels, focusing in the potential
of one level living.
Media: Autocad, Sketch up, illustrator, 3-D Max.
Concept: The intent of this design is to enhance the quality of life for the
eighty something owner who want to be at home, regardless of his age or
ability. The goal is to use elements of Universal design that are invisible and
non-stigmatizing and make the user experience intuitive and effortless. The
focus is on the second level of the home for a potential one level living.

8. arlington, ma. 024747 falmouth road 617 . 953 . 7646 mbsantos@suffolk.edu
mobile visitor center: a charrette exercice
Project: A used UPS truck is refit to be became a mobile visitor information station in the greater
Boston area. The goal is to explore Universal design issues in a rigorous and creative manner, using
as a medium charrette exercises. The Visitor mobile station contains desk and seating for 2 per-
sons, linear storage, computer station, tactile map, display space, ADA restroom and ATM machine.
Scope: UPS truck interior aprox. 160 sq.ft. The interntional P1000 truck aluminum body allows to
be modified with additional apertures.
Media: Hand sketches to scale, 3D process model.
Concept: The Vistor Information design is a functional, effective and inclusive space. Using the
charrette as brainstorm exercise where creative ideas and potential solutions to constrains of the
space started to boil.
The ergonomics and dimensions in an unusual and small space as a UPS truck are study thought
sectional sketches that help to make more efficient decisions within the constrains given. Finally
the study of materiality through color, lighting and flexibility of design elements reinforce way-
finding, control of natural light, storage, seating, ADA requirements and encouragement of user’s
interaction.