Design Portfolio showing professional and undergraduate work examples.

2. Professional Work

3. This Myers Park residence involved a major over haul and as a team we addressed the
kitchen, desk area, wet bar and laundry space. This growing family of five needed a more
functional space that would lend itself to everyday living and entertaining, while making
sure to compliment this million dollar property. Our General Contractor and I worked in
conjunction with the client’s existing General Contractor in order to create a new layout,
install custom cabinetry throughout. include professional appliances and create a warm
and welcoming color scheme by incorporating bronze fixtures, a vibrate granite countertop,
sea foam wall color and refinished oak floors.
Backsplash Granite FaucetCabinet Front
Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

4. Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Cook Top Wall Sink Wall Appliance Wall
Kitchen Elevations

5. Picturing the various work zones in this space highlights the functionality and flow of the space. The island
serves as a landing zone for the multiple work areas in case of overflow when preparing larger meals.
Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

6. The multiple rooms kitchen, office and casual dining created in this space allows the client’s
larger family to function in multiple capacities all in one space.
Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

7. Desk Area
Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Wet Bar Area

8. Detail Images
Myers Park Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

9. This Dilworth home was originally built in the 1950’s and the kitchen had
not been updated since the 1980’s. In this renovation I addressed all the
surfaces in the space; cabinets, countertop, backsplash, appliances, and
the electrical and plumbing fixtures as well. The rough electrical and rough
plumbing required updating as well, so much of it was replaced in order to
meet local county code requirements and create an efficient working space.
Backsplash Quartz FaucetCabinet Finish
Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

10. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

11. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Before Images

12. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Originally this space was nonfunctional and plagued by the restricted foot print.
The lack of storage and lack of natural light left the space to be less than
desirable. Changing appliance placement, partially removing a cabinet wall to
create bar seating and adding pantry storage with a countertop cabinet solved
these issues and created an open and welcoming space. As the designer I
created the cabinetry layout , worked with the client on material selection and
assisted her through installation even though an independent installer was used.
Cabinet Front Granite Lighting Wall Color
I am so pleased with everything I entertain
so much more and my friends and family love it.
Cara was such a joy to work with. - Client

13. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

14. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Before Images

15. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Bath Design
A few years prior the client had the opportunity to redo her kitchen space,
but felt like the public space was still incomplete. As a team we addressed
her guest bath and the niche left of her fire place. The goal with the changes
was to crate a relaxed space for the client to come home to daily and for her
guests to enjoy, while adding more functional storage. Working with the client
to create a tile pattern and additional storage became our primary focus.
Wall Tile Accent Tile Vanity
These small changes have really made a big
difference in my everyday life. Cannot wait to
do my master bath with Cara. -Client

16. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Bath Design

17. Dilworth Charlotte, NC Residence- Residential Design
Cabinet Front Granite Glass Detail Hardware
These small changes have really made a big
difference in my everyday life. Cannot wait to
do my master bath with Cara next. -Client

18. Current Work In Progress

19. Ballantyne Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design
Range Wall
Sink WallFloor Plan
My client and her fianc recently
purchased a new home and have
decided to redo their home from top
to bottom. The kitchen was the most
important room for the client so she
sought out a designer in order to
ensure that the space was well
designed. High end cabinetry,
professional appliances and having
various types of
storage was of
great importance for
the client. Once
completed the
kitchen will serve as
the hub of the home.

20. 3-D Renderings
Ballantyne Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

21. Detail Images
Ballantyne Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

22. Ballantyne Charlotte, NC Residence- Kitchen Design

23. Undergraduate Work

24. Headquarters- Chicago, IL American Bar and Grill
Headquarters was designed to be located in Chicago, Illinois. The American cuisine
restaurant was inspired by both traditional and modern fire stations located all
over the world. When attempting this project a concept of who Headquarters was
as a company had to be developed first. Headquarters is a place that gives the
young consumer a place to enjoy a night out no matter what type of environment
they prefer. The first floor features a dance area with stage, group areas, and
private couple seating. The second floor lounge offers a laid back atmosphere
conducive to small and intimate group gatherings.
Inspiration Images

25. Floor Plan
Dance Floor
1st Floor
2nd Floor Loft
Headquarters- Chicago, IL American Bar and Grill
1st Floor Bar

26. Mod 5  NoDa Charlotte, NC Art Gallery
Configuration One
Mod5 was designed with Charlotte, NC’s art
district, Noda in mind. This retail space
functions as a gallery during the day and as a
social space at night. Creating a
multifunctional space allows this gallery to be
relative to the various needs of Noda
throughout the day and into the evening . This
design includes
two configurations
in order to be
functional for the
day time and
night time uses of
this space.

27. Headquarters- Chicago, IL Upscale Restaurant, Lounge and Bar
Configuration Two

28. Slide’s design was inspired by
the city of Kahuku , Honolulu.
Though the space is small, the
design allows the space to serve
as a functional retail space and
as a off shore surfboard rental
shop. In the main area of the
retail space a custom cash wrap
is featured. In the secondary
area the garage has been
converted into the surfboard
rental shop, which features a
custom logo wall. The vibrant
color scheme used in this space
mimics the lively atmosphere of
Honolulu.
Slide -Kahuku, Honolulu Retail Surf Shop

29. Slide -Kahuku, Honolulu Retail Surf Shop
Cash Wrap Detail

30. Slide -Kahuku, Honolulu Retail Surf Shop
Off Shore Rental Shop

31. Senior Thesis

32. Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village  Senior Thesis
This undertaking focused on the design of a sustainable asthma
and allergy clinic in neighborhood of Baxter Village located in Fort
Mill, SC. Incorporating sustainable elements was fundamental to
design of this facility. The concept of Asthma and Allergy
Specialist was inspired by the fact that the expense of assisted
living increases yearly, parents are having children later in life
and adults are living longer than ever. The exponential growth in
three generational homes are the result of these factors.
Project Site

33. Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village  Senior Thesis
Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village features
exam rooms that provide caretakers with the convenience of
being able to view their young children or elderly parent
while attending an appointment without interruption.
Classroom
Elderly Activity Room
Youth Activity Room
Exam Room
Exam Room
Youth Activity Room Axonometric
1st Floor

34. Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village  Senior Thesis 3 FORM WALL DIVIDERS
Reception Desk Elevation And Section
Reception

35. Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village  Senior Thesis
Art Work
Storage Unit Section Wall Covering
Flooring
3-Form
Exam Room

36. Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village  Senior Thesis
Continuing education was also incorporated into the design
of this facility. The first floor features a classroom that
host daily classes for elderly patients and their family. In
order to create a space conducive to the staff continuing
their education the second floor houses a medical library
and conference room set up for webinars.
Physician Work Spaces
Conference Room
Medical Library
Medical Library Elevation
2nd Floor
Mobile Bookcase
Section

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