PaulRamoie_FinalPortfolio.compressed

Collection of
Interior Design Works
PAUL R A M O I E

INDEX
Coastal Serenity

Conopco Office
Holl Gallery
The Daisy Restaurant
Aurora Hotel
SmileWerks Dental
Anchored Health & Wellness
Community Service
Boutique Glam
Organic Luxe
Studio Works

Residential
Commercial
Commercial
Hospitality
Hospitality
Healthcare
Healthcare
Probono Residential
Gracious Showhouse
DIFFA/Dining Vignette
Photography/Hand Drawings

DESIGN
IS A
JOURNEY
OF
DISCOVERY

My designs have the
ability to shape the
places we live, work,
shop, learn, play and
heal.
Since I was a young child, I have been
fascinated with the world of design and
architecture. It started out with endless
hours of playing with Legos, connecting them
together to build homes, buildings, cities,
castles, cars, and other things. From there,
it progressed into watching Bob Villa on TLC
and various construction and design shows.
It eventually evolved into architectural and
design programs for my computer, and
I would draft out floors plans and build
interiors. It was a no brainer that I would choose
Interior Design as my life’s work. Now that
I am studying and working in the interior
design field, I’ve realized the impact that inte-
riors and structures have on our everyday lives.
My portfolio of work is very modern and
structural. I love incorporating nature,
texture, curvilinear and organic shapes
into some of my designs while contrasting
them with clean, rectilinear spaces, pops of
color, and strong concepts. Each design has
a unique focal point to draw your attention.
I believe that design transforms lives
and that interior design and architec-
ture should be for everyone, and that all
people should have access to healthy, heal-
ing, positive spaces as a democratic right.
It is my goal to use my skills
to give back to the local
communities through non-profit
design work for the vulnerable and
those in need, including veterans and
homeless people. I see this as a social
responsibility and why I am passion-
ate about designing interior spaces.
It not only humbles me, but brings
gratitude and perspective to what I do.
As an interior designer, what sets
me apart from the average decora-
tor is my education and my unique
knowledge of industry research,
such as evidence-based design,
well-being and sustainability, so-
cial responsibility and the ways this
knowledge impacts design and its
outcome for clients. This helps to
showcase the positive impact of
design on the human experience and
the value interior designers provide.
Interior design is a natural choice for
me. It allows a hands-on experience
in a flexible, ever-evolving indus-
try while remaining consistent and
challenging. The best part for me is
creating functional living spaces that
people will be enjoying for years to come
and walking away feeling fulfilled.
Little pieces of your
heart, mind, and
soul are left behind
everywhere you go.
Who wouldn't want a
creative, rewarding
career like this?
DESIGN
AS
REFLECTION

C O A S T A L S E R E N I T Y
B a r r R e s i d e n c e
Palm Springs, California
Client Profile
Tom and Nancy Barr are a retired couple currently
residing in Libertyville, Illinois. They vacation during the
harsh winter months in their Palm Springs, California home.
The home is in the upscale, historic Vista Las Palmas area and
expresses Mid-Century Modern design. The client is request-
ingthenewdesigntobesensitivetoMid-CenturyModernwhile
incorporating universal design requirements so they may
continue to age in the space as long as possible. The kitchen
is to be designed to cater to Tom and Nancy's culinary skills.
Design Vision
The new vision for the Barr residence is the feeling
of coastal serenity, bringing the ocean scene and its
surroundings into the home. The spaces of the home
feature the many hues of blues and greens we see in
ocean waves, creating a light, breezy feel. The living room
incorporates deep orange tones of beautiful
sunsets to provide warmth. Natural tones
and textiles are used throughout the space to
enhance the serene feeling of the ocean coast.
Residential | 871 W Rose Avenue Residential | Barr Residence
living room view

Master Bedroom
Master
Bath
Private Patio
Pool/Patio
Casita
Family Room
Dining Area
Kitchen
Foyer
LaundryBathroom
Bedroom A
Bedroom B
Direct Adjacency
Close Adjacency
Design Process Universal Design
- Single story living quarters.
- Flush flooring throughout space.
- Slip resistant, low glare flooring.
- Low maintenance interior finishes.
- 36” wide doorways.
- Natural sunlight & luminaires
- 60” turning radius’s in key areas.
- 60” wide hallways.
- Low pile rugs.

Kitchen
- All cabinetry and doors feature lever
handles.
- Upper wall cabinetry to be 3” lower than
typical height.
Bathroom
- Roll-in wheelchair shower.
- Seating & grab bars support up to 300lbs.
- Pull-out spray faucets.
- Adjustable, hand-held shower heads.
- Water jets for massage & therapeutic
comfort.
Patio/Exterior
- Patio flooring is flush with main interior.
- Low maintenance shrubs & plants.
Aging in Place
Design for aging creates a timeless space...
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L E G E N D
FOYER 1
LIVING ROOM 2
DINING 3
KITCHEN 4
MASTER BED 5
MASTER BATH 6
GUEST BED 7
GUEST BATH 8
OFFICE 9
PRIVATE PATIO 10
PATIO/POOL 11
CASITA 12
space plan | 3200 sq.ft.
Existing Plan
1
2 3
4
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7 8
9
10 11 12
Residential | 871 W Rose Avenue

DESIGN...
IS THE
CREATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENT THAT
EVOKES EMOTION &
FULFILLS A PURPOSE

C O N O P C O
C o m m e r c i a l O f f i c e
C h i c a g o , I l l i n o i s
Commercial | 225 W. Wacker Dr.
Client Profile
Conopco is a Project Management firm found-
ed by William G. Conopeotis, hence the name
“Conop,” in 1999 and is made up of a team that
provides services to the commercial real estate
industry. They represent the “best of class” in the
industry.Conopcospecializesincompletingproj-
ects in a timely and affordable manner for their
clients and has successfully established them-
selves by completing over 90 interior projects
and over 30 ground-up suburban developments.
Design Vision
Inspired by the Japanese Maple tree’s form and
color, the new Conopco office space balances bold,
deep red accents with a sepia yellow accent wall
that is contrasted with a minimalist color palette.
Furnishings selected for the floor plan mimic
aspects of nature with natural curves and shapes.
The workstations are shaped like a growing tree to
represent the ever evolving space and those who work
there. The space is open for collaboration but also
allows for quieter, more private areas with dividers
amongst the workstations to allow for individual working.
The warm tones of the bamboo floors add comfort to
the space while adhering to sustainable LEED standards.
Balanced | Rooted | Innovative

Located on the bend of the Chicago River in the
heart of downtown Chicago, 225 W. Wacker Dr. is
a LEED Gold certified office building that offers on-
site café eateries and fitness center, convenient
parking, conference centers and 24-hour security.
225 W. Wacker Dr.
Client Interview:
-25 employees total
-Workers should have open and shared
spaces, each with their own PC and Phone.
-Copy room is separate.
-Informal conference room(s).
-Collaborative spaces.
-High end, cutting edge technology. Such as
smart boards, tele conferencing, scene
based lighting.
-3 Private offices for the President & Executive.
-Informal seating for 2-4 in president’s office.
-No vending machines or espresso machines
Design Requests:
-Subdued color palette with punches of color.
-Red and yellow as accents per branding.
-Red pops! Purposeful, limited use.
-Exposed ceiling
-Stone limited (to reception area)
uncomfortable and loud.
-Ergonomical chairs
-Executive Suites – Luxurious looking, wood,
warm and soft.
Requested Adjacencies:
-Copy Room close to receptionist.
-1 large conference room and 1 small to be near the
receptionists desk.
-2 breakout spaces
-1 breakout space with technology
-1 casual seating area
-Close to city/CTA/parking facilities.
-Reception area should also be near coat area, breakout
and coffee station.
Requested Budget:
$100-$120/SQ.FT.
6 Month Time Frame
PROGRAMMING & RESEARCH
Evidence-Based Design...Commercial | 225 W. Wacker Dr.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
OPEN
OFFICE
COLLABORATIVE
AREA
BREAK
ROOM
SMALL
CONFERENCE
ROOMLARGE
CONFERENCE
ROOM
RECEPTION
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE
PRIVATE
OFFICE
ENTRY
CLOSET
COFFEE
PRIVATE
OFFICE
EXIT
TOILET
TOILET
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MECHANICAL
LEGEND
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Major Adjacency
Minor Adjacency
Means of Egress
Natural Sunlight/Views
MAIL/COPY
Sustainable | Ergonomical | Minimal
SCHEMATIC DESIGN

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final space plan
Open plan work-
stations allows for
collaboration and
individual privacy.
Materials and
finishes empha-
size the
nature inspiration
and compli-
mentary color
palette.
Workstations,
private offices and
conference rooms
all have window
views for max-
imized natural
sunlight.
LEED points are
acheived through
low VOC-emitting
furniture and ma-
terial selections,
recyced content,
and wood veneers
harvested from
controlled forests
(FSC) as well as
recycling recep-
tacles and water
saving fixtures.
Collaborative | Diverse | Focused
co-working space
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CHECKED BY:
JODY LUNA
SHEET TITLE:
PROJECT NO. 2014
DATE:
SCALE: 1/8" - 1'-0
DRAWN BY:
PAUL RAMOIE
Disclaimer:
These designs and drawings are the
copyrighted property of Paul Ramoie and
may not be reproduced without the
written consent of the interior designer.
The contractor shall check and verify
all dimensions of the jobs and be
responsible for the same, reporting
any discrepancies to the interior
designer before commencing work.
Drawings not to be scaled.
A1.2
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SHEET TITLE:
HOLLGALLERY
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING
10' - 0 A.F.F.
GUARD RAIL
0 20

Design for g r o w t h ...
conference room

Architecture can be a gift left for others to enjoy
Architecture together with landscape can form
a special reality -
a special place, a place that is alive
- inspires alive.

Steven Holl
V an k e Cen ter Ch in a, arc h itec tu ral in spiration .

F O R E S T M O U N T A I N
H o l l G a l l e r y | D e s i g n D e v e l o p m e n t
Mountain Landscape inspiration; angular shapes repetitious in design.
Roof sketches
Roof SketchesInterior Wall Sketches
Commercial | Steven Holl Gallery
Schematic Design | Building Analysis
Emphasis on natural sunlight.
Study Model Exterior View
Interior Gallery View, North. Study Model Exterior View

OBJECTIVE
The design objective for Holl
Gallery is to display the most
famous architectural works of
Steven Holl in a perma-
nent gallery exhibit while
capturing some of his unique
architectural characteristics into
the design of the building itself. His
famous works will be
showcased via models,
drawings, and interactive media.
Axonometric produced in Revit
DESIGN VISION
The vision set forth by the design team is one
of modern serenity, with an industrial futuristic
vibe that plays off of many of Holl’s famous work
The overall principles guiding the design of
the gallery are those that Holl himself employs:
This includes the use of straight lines, a white,
clean and subdued neutral color palette with
minimal accents and natural wood finishes,
sculptural columns and trapezoidal 3FORM
suspendedceilingpanelsthatcatchyourattention
Repetition and variation of shape in the structure
and design of the exterior and interior of the
building. The use of lighting to
emphasize a shape, create shadow
and accent positive and negative space
The center of the gallery takes on a
“mountain” form as you circulate
around the reception desk, storage, and
stairwell and on to the interactive displays. This
contrasted with the vertical garden on the
north wall brings naure indoors, reminiscent
of an evergreen forest on the mountaintops.
Rendering produced in 3DS Max

first floor
L E G E N D
VESTIBULE 1
RECEPTION 2
STAIRWELL 3
VERTICAL GARDEN 4
STORAGE 5
INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS 6
X
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1
4
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5
first floor reflected ceiling plan
Gypsum Board Ceiling Detailing
N.T.S
Reception Ceiling Detail
N.T.S
Sprinkler Detail
N.T.S
Spotlight Detail
N.T.S

second floor
L E G E N D
ELEVATOR 1
BALCONY 2
SEATING 3
CONFERENCE A 4
CONFERENCE B 5
X
1
2
3
4
5
second floor reflected ceiling plan

Rendering produced in Sketchup Podium

The iconic and inspiring Josephine Baker
graced the stage with elegance and brought
the jazz age to life with her alluring dance
moves and music. Full of decadence, flam-
boyance, and glamour she personified the
roaring twenties, the fun of the flappers, and
the music and dance that would impact our
lives forever: Jazz.
Herein lies the inspiration for The Daisy
Restaurant, located in the heart of the Big
Apple. With a taste of The Great Gatsby, The
Daisy brings to life the adornment of the art
deco era with its exquisite interiors. The am-
biance features smooth surfaces, fine finish-
es, soothe calm lighting, classic Jazz music
and signature American cuisine.
Design VisionHospitality
Hospitality | The Daisy at the Aurora Hotel | New York City
mood inspirations

Schematic Design
main dining

restaurant floor plan
main dining
Bringing the allure of jazz age glamour to life...

reflected ceiling plan
Hospitality | The Daisy at the Aurora Hotel | New York City Classical composition, modernist simplification of form...
private dining

S M I L E W E R K S
D e n t a l O f f i c e
C h i c a g o , I l l i n o i s
SmileWerks is a full service dental facility located on the 64th floor of
311 S. Wacker in the prestigious financial district of Chicago, Illinois.
The interior of the space juxtaposes a sophistaced combina-
tion of industrial and modern luxury finishes, from the exposed
conrete ceiling to dropped sofits in intimate areas. Maximiz-
ing natral sunlight was a key objective in the space plan, from
reception layout to operatories, to promote patient comfort and ease.
The reception area features a curvilinear circulation desk for
convenient check-in and out, and a large indoor waterfall
fountain to emphasize a sense of nature and calm distraction for patients
The executive office provides a private
corner office with stunning city views and upscale finishes.
Healthcare | 311 S. Wacker Dr.

Located adjacent to the famous Willis Tower in the
West Loop of Chicago, 311 S. Wacker Dr. is known
for its shining archtectural crown, magnificent views,
massive interior atrium that hosts lush palms and
gardens, class A fitness center, half dozen eateries
and a 1 acre landscaped outdoor park all on-site.
The Chicago office is also a LEED Silver rated buildng.
64th floor demo plan
Dental office located on the 64th floor
311 S. Wacker Dr.
private office view

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CHECKED BY:
JODY LUNA
SHEET TITLE:
PROJECT NO. 2014
DATE:
SCALE: 1/8 - 1'-0
DRAWN BY:
PAUL RAMOIE
Disclaimer:
These designs and drawings are the
copyrighted property of Paul Ramoie and
may not be reproduced without the
written consent of the interior designer.
The contractor shall check and verify
all dimensions of the jobs and be
responsible for the same, reporting
any discrepancies to the interior
designer before commencing work.
Drawings not to be scaled.
A1.2
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SHEET TITLE:
HOLLGALLERY
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING
10' - 0 A.F.F.
GUARD RAIL
0 20
L E G E N D
RECEPTION 1
CONSULTATION A 2
CONSULTATION B 3
RESTROOM 4
OPERATORY 5
ORAL SURGERY 6
STERILIZATION 7
CAFE 8
LOCKERS 9
PRIVATE OFFICE 10
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final floor plan
reflected ceiling plan
Gypsum board detail.
N.T.S
Acoustical ceiling detail.
N.T.S
Soffit lighting detail.
N.T.S
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING DETAIL
SCALE: 3= 1'
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1 X 2 WD FURRING
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operatory view
enlarged operatory plan

Design to Distract...Healthcare | 311 S. Wacker Dr.
THE SUBLIMINAL
EFFECT
OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT
CAN INFLUENCE YOUR
EMOTIONS
THOUGHTS.

Gracious House, Chicago Designer Showhouse
Boutique Glam
Guest Bedroom
Be Bold. Go Gold!
Amy Donaldson’s ‘Courage’ creates a dynam-
ic eye catchingfocal point in this minimal-
ist glam, boutique hotel inspired bedroom.
Acrylic paint on canvas, ‘Courage’ sets the tone
for the room, perched above a tailored velvet
headboard. Its vibrant yellow and cool greys evoke a
feelingoftranquilityandcalm,elementsrepeatedonthe
wallcolorandingoldaccessoriesthroughoutthespace.
A dark, slate blue ceiling features a bronze
geometric light fixture, whose shadows dance on
the ceiling in dramatic fashion. Textured white
drapes add flare while a luxe throw with gold
threading is playfully draped on the corner of the
bed, softenng a rigid corner and encouraging one
to curl up, read a good book, and relax.

Dubbed “Organic Luxe”, this
dining vignette features sidewalls
that frame an eclectic mix of natural
and organic textures, from the soft
to the rough. This contrasts with
a rich accent wall that serves as
the focal point, which utilizes re-
claimed wood in various stains and
a “vertical garden” in-
tegrated into the wall.
Organic Luxe highlights the im-
portance of recyclability, sus-
tainability, a sense of nature
and biophilia into the home while
integrating a high-end “luxe”
like dining aesthetic experience.
Organic Luxe
DIFFA | DINING BY DESIGN | CHICAGO, IL
Paul Ramoie Photography
Students from the Illinois Chapter of
the American Society of Interior De-
signers teamed together to tack-
le what they viewed as a “white wall
challenge” for the annual Dining by
Design gala, hosted by the Design Indus-
tries Foundation Fighting AIDS charity.
Within a short time frame, the
students procured a preliminary
concept, a budget, solidified roles,
and began seeking out sponsorship.
Scope of work ranged from sketch-
ing, to drafting and rendering, to
soliciting donations and loans from the
Merchandise Mart for their vignette, and
adhering to a strict and limited budget.
Students had to wear their professional
hats as they worked with Home Depot,
carpenters, and electricians to bring their
walls and lighting to life. Once furniture
and accessories were in place, the original
vision of Organic Luxe became a reality.

Action without vision is only passing time,
vision without action is merely day dreaming,
but vision with action can change the world.

Nelson Mandela

Awards
2012 ASID National
Student Chapter
Community
Service Project of the
Year
2012 ASID National
Student Chapter
Fundraiser
Project of the Year
2012 ASID National
Outstanding Student
Chapter of the Year
Recognitions
CBS 2 Chicago
“Your Chicago with
Rob and Kate”
ABC 15 News
ASID Illinois
Magazine: Mission
Possible
“ This chapter truly exemplifies a strong, multifaceted group of
talentedstudents. They increased their chapter officers from three to six in
one year and also recruited an additional 16 members. They also took on a
massive extracurricular community service project which spanned
18 months and helped an injured Iraq war veteran redesign his master
bedroom and bathroom.
By creating a detailed strategic plan, a year-round calendar, and a point
system for chapter members (which converts into cash for use toward trips
or events), there was no shortage of ways for students to get involved.
The enthusiasm and selflessness of these students has shown
through their work inside and outside the classroom.”
American Society of Interior Designers, Washington D.C. HQ
”
C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
Mission Possible is a community service proj-
ect that addresses specific design issues for a
severely disabled Iraq veteran, Army SGT Cameron
Crouch. The project included new designs and furnish-
ings for Cameron’s master bedroom and bath at no cost to
him. It was started as a student conceived idea and taken
through the entire design process from procuring the “client”,
programming, schematic design, design development, construc-
tion documentation, procurement (fundraising of every item/service
needed; i.e.. products to carry out the design, trade services to
execute the plans and a silent auction to raise the cash needed for
execution) and the installation. The idea was to apply what we were
learning in school to a real project and gain hands on experience
as interior designers while serving the needs of a veteran. In other
words,receiveaneducationthatisnottypicallyexperiencedincollege
and usually happens only once you graduate and enter the industry.
Cameron’sstoryisnotunlikeotherreturningvets. WhileondutyinIraq,
Cameron plunged seventy feet to a mar-
ble floor shattering his legs and spine. After a
series of more than twenty surgeries Cam-
eron lost both his legs below the knee and
received two synthetic spines. Ever since his in-
jury Cameron has not had a single night’s sleep
without pain. His bedroom was originally built for a coma-
tose veteran in a single bed and as a result Cameron’s furniture
made it difficult to negotiate around the room. He was constantly
banging into the furniture not only damag-
ing it but the stumps of his legs. There was no
storage for his medical supplies or a place to con-
veniently care for him when tending to his injuries.
M I S S I O N P O S S I B L E

CBS spent 6 months
documenting our
project in preparation of
a story that
would air
in the spring of 2012.
S c h e m a t i c D e s i g n
M I S S I O N P O S S I B L E
D e s i g n i n A c t i o n

“For the first time since my
injuries I was able to sleep the whole night
without pain. And I can turn three hundred and
sixty degrees in my wheelchair next to my bed!”
Army SGT. Cameron Crouch
“This project not only raised awareness for the
client’s cause but showed the value of in-
terior design to the community. I was per-
sonally blown away by the scope and
professionalism of the whole project.”
Eileen Vitelli, ASID, NEWH
“For them to come together as a group in a
short period of time and develop a strategic
plan with measureable goals was amazing.”
Dana Lehmer, ASID

Architecture and interior design is not just a job.

It is a responsible commitment in community service;
A responsibility to the enduring and creative
advancement of human kind and environmental
preservation.
Carol Way Cisco, Allied ASID - LEED AP ID + C

Mission Statement
Designing for Veterans is a non-proft
design organization that believes the built
environment can have a tremendous
impact on the physical and psychological life
experience of disabled veterans when
returning home from the war. It is the mission of
Designing for Veterans to aid and assist these
veteransthroughprobonointeriordesignservices
that address their individual needs and create
fully functional, barrier-free and aesthetic
environments that offer them the opportunity
and ability to live independent and active lives.
Designing for Veterans harnesses the
support of the interior design community via
volunteerworkservicebydesignprofessionalsand
interior design students who donate their time
and expertise to create environments that
ease the lives of these veterans. In addition,
through the support of industry suppliers and
manufacturers, who donate their products, t
Community Service Interior Design
As an ASID Student Chapter our journey
to complete our Mission was not without its
hurdles. One of the biggest obstacles we had
to overcome was offering tax deductions to
our donors during the process of extensive
fundraising. Several of us realized our passion and
need to give back extended beyond Army SGT
Cameron Crouch, but to other veterans like him.
Thus, several ASID Student Chapter
members founded a new interior design nonprofit
organization called Designing for Veterans and
applied for the 501(c)3 recognition from the IRS
in an effort to raise the funds/products need-
ed to complete this project.This provided the
means for donors to write checks and get their tax
deductionandaplaceforustosafelysecurethefunds.
they not only assist in creating functional
environments but do so at no cost to the
veteran while diverting the excesses of these
supplies and furnishings from landfill to veter-
an projects. The organization practices green
building principles established by the United
States Green Building Council dedicated to
designing quality and healthy interiors while
reducing energy consumption, waste and
negative environmental impacts on our
communities. donations for the purchase of
equipment, appliances, furniture and
furnishings as well as the manufac-
ture of custom furnishings to meet the
specifc need of the veterans concerned.
We also accept volunteer architectural and
interior design services by industry
professionals. We welcome
product donations from suppliers and
manufacturers as from builders, electri-
cians, plumbers, HVAC, carpenters, painters,
millworkers, drapery workrooms;
to name but a few.
Daniel served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years; four were active duty
with two years in Iraq. He was frst deployed to Iraq aboard the USS Duluth in 2004.
Prior to his time served in Iraq Dan’s battle group was diverted to Sri Lanka in De-
cember 2004 in response to the tsunami to provide humanitarian aid to the survivors.
InJanuary2006,DanwasdeployedtoAlKarmah,Iraqforsevenmonths. Itwasduringthat
deployment that eleven Marines from his battalion were killed; including fve close friends
from his from his company. Dan was honorably discharged from active duty in October
2007 and from individual Ready Reserve in October 2011. He achieved the rank of E5
Sergeant in four years and has been awarded over ten medals and ribbons for his service.
Dan returned home following his service without the visible wounds of war but
with the unseen disability of PTSD that many combat veterans face. It was in
June 2012 when Dan suffered a traumatic C5 cervical spine injury in a freak
accident that had left him in a quadriplegic condition. It was at that point he began
waging the biggest battle of his young life as he fghts to recover and walk again
He attended Northern Illinois University majoring in journal-
ism, and has dreams of becoming a journalist some day.
M I S S I O N R E C O V E R Y

Adjustable Sleep Number
Bed
E V I D E N C E - B A S E D D E S I G N
A revolutionary and
innovative tool that
is both practical
and philosophical.
Design decisions are
directly based on
quantitative and
qualitative research and
knowledge and then
applied as solutions
Living area for
entertainment
ADA accessible
bathroom
Storage
Therapy Gardens
Sleeping area
w/adjustable bed
Deck
Natural
Sunlight
“ R e s e a r c h r e s u l t s i n b e t t e r d e s i g n s o l u t i o n s . . . ”

installation
Community Service | Mission Recovery Paul Ramoie Photography Paul Ramoie Photography
scope of work

exterior view of studio
CG3 PhotographyCommunity Service | Mission Recovery
An ADA ramp is inte-
grated into the land-
scaping with a low
incline.
This design approach
distracts from reminding
Dan of his wheel chair
condition.
The ramp also features
bench seating on the
right.
patio view

b Through My Lens.
NATURE IS MY MANIFESTATION OF GOD...
I go to nature everyday for inspiration in the day's work.
I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain.
- Frank Lloyd Wright.

NATURE HOLDS THE KEY
TO OUR AESTHETIC,
INTELLECTUAL,
COGNITIVE
SPIRITUAL SATISFACTION.
- E.O. WILSON

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