This document provides a design portfolio for Abby Hyland that includes summaries of 10 projects. The projects cover a range of building typologies including an ophthalmology clinic, educational facility for autistic children, corporate office, restaurants, museum, vacation home, retail store, and fashion design competition. For each project, the document provides context such as project statements, goals, concepts, research, plans, and renderings to communicate the design intent and solutions.

1. Design
Portfolio
Abby Hyland

2. Table of Contents
OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
THESIS: Educational facility for autistic children
INVEST ATLANTA
TAPAS RESTAURANT
THE NATIONAL GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
COMPACT LUXURY VACATION HOME
PIECE BY PIECE PUZZLE STORE
REVIT WORK
PRODUCT RUNWAY

3. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
PROJECT STATEMENT:
The urban element is a medical clinic that will refresh, renew, and rejuvenate
the users and return them back to their best state of well being. as a medical
office building of 6 diverse clinics, the design of the entry level considered the
various user needs of all those entering the building. the community of the
gulch in nashville was a key factor of the design by featuring local artist in
the art gallery, incorporating the music culture of nashville, including an
exercise space that invites the public in, and a health foods shop which sells
locally grown produce. ultimately this medical office building will be an as-
set to this community by providing resources that contribute in long lasting
benefits to the life style of its users.
PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
PRIMARY RESEARCH GOAL: THE PURPOSE
OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO STUDY OPHTHAL-
MOLOGY CLINICS TO INFORM FUTURE
DESIGN DECISIONS.
oBJECTIVES:
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY:
WAITING TIME: MINIMIZE WAITING TIME
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT USER
SATISFACTION
CIRCULATION: PROVIDE A LAYOUT THAT
COMPLIMENTS BOTH STAFF AND PATIENT
NEEDS
COMMUNITY: PROVIDE A SPACE THAT LINKS
THIS MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING DIRECTLY TO
THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY
PRIVACY: PROVIDE SOLUTIONS THAT ALLOW
FOR USER’S PSYCHOLOGICAL COMFORT

4. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
CONCEPT
ENTRY LEVEL:
we began the process of developing our concept by analyzing the evidence
we have gathered of what functions a medical office building in the gulch
would need to satisfy. we first looked at why people come to a medical office
building in the first place, which then led to a single phrase- “to leave in a bet-
ter state of being than when you arrived.” discussing this further, we found a
theme of repetition, finding ourselves using words that started with “re”. this
resulted in the choices of refresh, renew, and rejuvenate, each representing a
different function of the entry level. this medical office building will refresh
all users through the healthy food options presented on the entry level, re-
new the users body and mind through physical activity, and rejuvenate all
users through the art and music, connecting them to the surrounding nash-
ville community.
THEUR
BAN ELEMENT
BRANDING clinic LEVEL:
THE DESIGN OF THE OPHTHALMOLOGY
CLINIC REVOLVES AROUND OUR CONCEPT
OF BRINGING THE PATIENT BACK TO THEIR
BEST STATE OF WELL BEING. THE CURVI-
LINEAR LINES ON THE FLOOR AND CEILING
PROVIDE WAY-FINDING TECHNIQUES THAT
ADD COMFORT AND EASE IN GUIDING THE
PATIENTS THROUGH THE CLINIC. THE
INCORPORATION OF NATURAL MATERIALS
AND EXTERIOR VIEWS GIVES A CALMING
AND POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL USERS
TO ENJOY. THE RADIAL SYMMETRY OF THE
FLOOR PLAN CREATES A SIMPLISTIC AND
EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
AND PATIENTS DURING THEIR TIME IN THE
CLINIC. MOVEMENT, LIGHT, AND FOCUS ARE
KEY ELEMENTS OF THIS DESIGN THAT MAKE
THE SPACE SUCCESSFUL IN RETURNING THE
USERS TO THEIR BEST STATE OF WELL-BEING.

5. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
ENTRY FLOOR PLAN

6. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
ENTRY LEVEL RENDERINGS
LOBBY
CAFE EXERCISE SPACE

7. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
LIBRARY SPACES

8. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
CLINIC FLOOR PLAN

9. OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC
TEAM PROJECT
CLINIC RENDERINGS
RECEPTION
SURGICAL ROOM OPTICAL RETAIL SHOP
The Optical retail space was located on the atrium window to ensure all those entering into the medical
OPTICAL RETAIL

10. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
This thesis project uses interior design to strategically create a facility that
is designed specifically to improve and stimulate learning and comfort for
autistic children. The design uses evidence based research to gain a full under-
standing of how autistic children think and take in three dimensional space
and uses this information to create a facility that will give the children the
comfort and independence that is needed for learning to best occur.
To create a facility that focuses on enhancing the learning of autistic chil-
dren though specific design innovation.
PROJECT STATEMENT
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING
AUTISM
IMBALANCE IN
SOCIAL VS. COMPUTER
THINKING
STRUGGLE TO
FANTASIZE
COMPUTER IS MUCH
HIGHER
UNCOMFORTABLE IN
SOCIAL SITUATIONS
PROBLEMS WITH
LANGUAGE/
COMMUNICATION
SENSES ARE
MORE SENSITIVE
TEXTURES, LIGHTING, COLORS,
NOISES, ETC. CAN CAUSE STRESS
AND SEVERE DISCOMFORT
EASILY DISTRACTED
THE BASICS

11. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
INSPIRATION

12. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
INSPIRED FROM THE CASE STUDY, MEDIATE, AND HOW THEY DESIGNED A SPACE USING
CONTROL TO ACHIEVE A SENSE OF aGENCY, ENHANCE NON-REPETITIVE ACTIONS, ADAPT
TO EACH CHILD, AND INCLUDE HIGH FUNCTIONING CHILDREN IN THE DESIGN TEAM TO
REACH THE GOALS FOR THIS SPACE.
THE MEDIATE SPACE ACTED AS A “LIVING” ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE INTERACTIVE EL-
EMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE MAIN PART OF THE DESIGN. THESE ELEMENTS ANALYZE HOW
EACH CHILD IS RESPONDING TO THE SPACE AND PRODUCED THE APPROPRIATE STIMULA-
TION NEEDED FOR EACH CHILD. THESE RESPONSES WERE BASED OFF OF THE CHILD’S SENSO-
RY NEEDS.
MY SPACE INCORPORATES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS, AS SEEN IN ME-
DIATE, WHILE USING WHAT WAS FOUND THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH ON DESIGN-
ING FOR AUTISM. THE SPACE FOCUSES ON BEING FLEXIBLE, COMFORTABLE, AND BENEFICAL
FOR LEARNING IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN.
CONCEPT
MEDIATE CASE STUDY:
An Interactive Multisensory Environment for Children with Severe Autism and
No Verbal Communication:
-Environment approach
-Non invasive sensing technology
-Non representational visuals

13. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
Concept One:
Interactive educational
panel systems
Variety of learning
spaces
Controllable
lighting features
Open circulation and
neutral colors
DESIGN CONCEPTS

14. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
Concept TWO
DESIGN CONCEPTS
Variety of learning spaces
Open circulation and
neutral colors
Interactive
educational panel
systems

15. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Thesis PROJECT
DESIGN CONCEPTS
SNOEZELEN ROOM:
This space is where the children can relax or calm down if they get
frustrated/overwhelmed.
It features bubble tubes, a slide, ball pit, cusioned seating, a swing,
and a compression toy. These elements are specifically chosen for
this space because they focus on the senses. This type of space has
been found to be very successful with children on the spectrum.

16. INVEST ATLANTA
MISSION STATEMENT:
The design of this corporate office space will embody the values and image of
invest atlanta. this is a progressive investment firm, and that quality will be
key in the design and branding. collaborative spaces will be utilized for spon-
taneous interaction as well as a semi-open layout for the offices to encour-
age teamwork. providing everyone access to natural light is a critical design
feature. direct and easy circulation guides clients and visitors through the
space with ease. this design emphasizes the brand of invest atlant by incorpo-
rating the logo throughout the entire office building.
CONCEPT WORD: PROGRESSIVE
BRANDING
FLOOR PLAN
INSPIRATION

17. INVEST ATLANTA
RECEPTION SPACE
BOARD/TRAINING ROOM
PRE-FUNCTION SPACE
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
wall covering VCT flooring milliken carpet wood panel
FINISHES
FABRICS

18. INVEST ATLANTA
TYPICAL OFFICE SPACE
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE PRESIDENT’S CONFERENCE
VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

19. TAPAS RESTAURANT
MISSION STATEMENT:
THE RESTAURANT DESIGN WILL CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF
BEING IN SEVILLE’S CULTURALLY RICH STREETS THROUGH
COLOR, TEXTURE, AND CONTRAST. THE PATRONS WILL
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITUES TO EXPERIENCE A VERY SO-
CIAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE BAR AREA OR SETTLE DOWN
IN THE COMFORTABLE, WARM COMMON DINING SPACE
FOR A MORE INTIMATE MEAL. THIS RESTAURANT WILL AT-
TRACT MANY DIFFERENT PATRONS, FROM THE BUSINESS
SCENE TO THE THEATRE CROWD, MEETING THE NEEDS OF
ALL THE PATRONS WHO ENTER THE SPACE. THE DESIGN OF
THIS RESTAURANT WILL NOT ONLY ALLOW FOR A VISUALLY
PLEASING AND ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT BUT WILL BE AN
EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF.
INSPIRATION:
FLOOR PLAN:

20. TAPAS RESTAURANT
ENTRY
BAR
EXTERIOR

21. TAPAS RESTAURANT
COMMON DINING

22. TAPAS RESTAURANT
ELEVATIONS:
FINISHES:
ENTRY COMMON DINING
BAR
COMMON DINING

23. THE NATIONAL GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
BRANDING
INSPIRATION

24. THE NATIONAL GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
THIS SPACE WILL TAKE VISITORS BACK THROUGH TIME AND EDUCATE THEM IN THE HISTORY OF
THE GREAT LAKES. THE LAYOUT IS DIVIDED INTO FIVE AREAS, EACH ONE REPRESENTING ONE OF
THE LAKES. A FLUID FLOORPLAN MOVES THE VISITORS THROUGH EXHIBITS THAT ENCOURAGE
INTERACTION. THE EXHIBITS WILL FOCUS STRONGLY ON VIRTUAL MEDIA AS WELL AS PROVID-
ING DISPLAYS FOR DIFFERENT SENSES AND LEARNING TYPES TO APPEAL TO ALL USERS. THE MU-
SEUM IS EXPECTED TO BE A SPACE THAT ENCOURAGES USERS TO USE THEIR SENSES TO ACTIVELY
PARTICIPATE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
- BRANDING
- 30,000 SQUARE FEET
- CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
- PLANNED FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY

25. THE NATIONAL GREAT LAKES MUSEUM
RENDERINGS

26. COMPACT LUXURY VACATION HOME
THE CONCEPT FOR THIS COMPACT
VACATION HOME WAS THE SURROUNDING EN-
VIRONMENT. THIS PROJECT, LOCATED IN ORE-
GON, USES THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
AS INSPIRATION FOR THE DESIGN THROUGH
EXPANSIVE WINDOWS, PLACED AT VARIOUS
LEVELS IN THE SPACE TO BRING NATURE INSIDE.
NATURAL MATERIALS WERE ALSO USED TO UNI-
FY THE INTERIOR WITH THE EXTERIOR. SUSTAIN-
ABILITY WAS CONSIDERED THROUGHOUT THE
SPACE TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
- 400 SQUARE FEET
- SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
- FAMILY OF 4

27. COMPACT LUXURY VACATION HOME
RENDERINGS

28. PIECE BY PIECE PUZZLE STORE
MISSION STATEMENT:
AN INTERACTIVE PUZZLE STORE THAT WAS
INSPIRED BY THE FORM AND SHAPE OF THE
PRODUCT AND GIVES THE CUSTOMER A FUN
EXPERIENCE WHILE THEY SHOP.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
- BRANDING
- 24’ X 24’ SPACE
- INTERACTIVE ELEMENT
- PRODUCT DISPLAY
- STORAGE
ESQUISSE:
PARTI:

29. PIECE BY PIECE PUZZLE STORE
RENDERINGS

30. REVIT WORK
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
- UTILIZE REVIT SOFTWARE
- BUILD A SKYSCRAPER THAT
EMBODIES MOVEMENT
- INCLUDE LANDSCAPE
PROJECT:
THIS WAS COMPLETED IN A REVIT CLASS. THE PURPOSE OF
THIS CLASS WAS TO INTRODUCE REVIT AS A DESIGN TOOL.
THIS CLASS WAS ARCHITECTURE BASED.

31. PRODUCT RUNWAY
IIDA PRODUCT RUNWAY
product runway was a competi-
tion for professional interior
designers, architects and students.
The challenge was to design an
outfit using architectural and
interior materials.
CONCEPT STATEMENT:
THE CONCEPT is “sleek sophistication”,
achieving a red carpet look through in-
novative use of jute, vinyl tile, weld rods,
sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile and vinyl
cove base. these products were all from
johnsonite, a high performance resource
in flooring. the colors were chosen to
give a bold look to a simplistic design.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
- UTILIZE CONTRACT PRODUCTS TO DESIGN
FASHION APPAREL
- TEAM PROJECT, WORKED WITH PROFESSIONAL
DESIGNER
WON FIRST PLACE