1. Museum of Women in History
Design Make Us
Think in Depth and
with Dimensionality.
Architecture and
Interior Spaces are
formed when
Abstract Ideations
become Concrete
Elements.
ESSENCE OF WOMAN
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT
2. FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR
MKTG
DEPT.
CAFETERIA
RETAIL
LADIES
ROOM
MENS
ROOM
KITCHENFLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR
MAIN ENTRANCE:
Enter at the Womb
Designed in the
shape of a woman,
space and materials
are used to
manipulate how we
experience space.
Woman as sensual
being becomes
tactile and thought
provoking.
DELIVERY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
At the Head…
Museum of Women in History
ESSENCE OF WOMAN
FLOOR PLAN &
MATERIALS
3. SECOND FLOOR
ART GALLERIES
ABSTRACTION is
used to tie art form
to female historians.
Made fluid within
interior spaces,
abstraction forces
us to tie intangible
thought with
tangible
reasoning.
Museum of Women in History
ESSENCE OF WOMAN
Musicians PhilosophersSailors & Pilots Athletes
Art Galleries
2nd Floor
Cafeteria
1st Floor
Overlook
2nd Floor
Gallery
Management
4. IIUD Community Center – South Africa
LEED INITIATIVE
HAND RENDERINGS
& MATERIALS
Interior Design…
LEEDS toward Social
Responsibility.
It goes beyond
aesthetics and can
make a difference
in people’s lives
and communities
at large.
5. HEADQUARTERS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
MARKETING OFFICES
& SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
ENGINEERS
&
MEDICAL
CENTER
SEMINARS /
CLASSROOMS
OPEN GYM / REFUGE CENTER
& ENTERTAINMENT HALL
IIUD Community Center – South Africa
SPACE PLANNING
FLEXIBLE DESIGN
A Flexible Floor Plan
converts a two-
dimensional
organization into a 3-D
Pro-Active Initiative.
Urban Planning
converts a Legislative
Headquarters into a
Community Center
LEED INITIATIVE
6. Low Emitting Materials: Removable Walls
Recycled Content: Adhesive Free Floors
Renewal Materials: Cork / Bamboo Flooring
Materials Reuse: Local Distributor / Pre-owned Furniture
Low Emitting Materials: Pre-configured Sinks
Environmental Paint
Carpet/Vinyl Flooring Adhesives
Certified Wood: Harvested - Reception/Seating
Water Use Reduction: Plumbing/Lavatory Fixtures
Renewable Material: Soybean Waterless Urinal
Energy Efficiency: All in One Lavatory Sinks
Energy Efficiency: Equipment and Appliances
Recycling: Every Department Equipped with
Recycle Bins
Exterior Recycle Bins for Convenient
Removal
Daylight Views: Every sitting area has view to exterior
including Exercise Room.
Regional Sources: Bradley, Armstrong, Greenfan
Economic Investment: Dell, HP and GE
IIUD Community Center – South Africa
GREEN MATERIALS
LEED CREDIT
Social Justice is
accomplished, not
just by conscious use
of sustainable
materials…
SUSTAINABILITY
LEEDs…
in this case, both by
careful use of
material and a
holistic service to
community
.
LEED INITIATIVE
7. The ID:
Below the Surface – Based on Feeling.
Rooms are contemplative and relaxing.
The EGO:
At the Surface – What we personify.
Structurally, the house rests on client’s
aggressive and career-minded style.
The SUPER EGO:
Rationality – To do what’s right
Common Areas furnished with sustainable
materials.
OFFICE
LIVING/DINING
OUTDOOR
ENTERTAINMENT
ENCLOSED
OUTDOOR
SEATING
GUEST APARTMENT
KITCHEN
Residential Home – San Juan, PR
2-D Renderings
& Space Planning
Sustainability…
Addresses duality of
nature. It is both
organic and emotive,
and is at the root of
psychological health.
This house addresses
the client’s psyche;
yet, houses
environmental
Conditioning.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
9. Residential Home – San Juan, PR
3-D MODELING
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The scale model
demonstrates
architectural style.
Special considerations
were made to address
climate; allergic
condition of
a young adult; as
well as meet client
standards and
design needs.
10. CEILING HEIGHTS
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
3-D COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
Modelled to
showcase Joseph
Albers’ artistic style,
this Hotel Boutique
comprises all of the
artistic elements
that defines this
artist.
MODELLING
11. Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Sense of Repetition
Refer to Examples (All)
Finish Influenced by Albers’ “Study of Leaves” Color Study
Refer to Example C
Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Arch
Refer to Example A
Back Lit Panels Influenced by Albers’ A
Design
Refer to Examples D & E
Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Backlit Walls
Refer to Examples D * E
Architectural Elements Influenced by Albers’ Backlit Walls
Refer to Examples D * E
Architecture Influenced by Albers’ Sense of Repetition
Refer to Examples (All)
Furniture Layout Influenced by Albers’ Sens
Refer to Examples (All)
Ex. A Ex. B Ex. DEx. C Ex. E Ex. F
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
PHOTOSHOP
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
Design…
is inspired by
artistic creativity.
Every architectural
element, furniture
layout and material
selection is directly
related to his
artistic creativity.
RENDERINGS
12. FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOORTHIRD FLOOR
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
2-D PHOTOSHOP
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
A color theorist,
furniture designer
and photographer,
the floor plan
and color palette
is derived from
Albers sense of
depth, repetition,
dimensionality, use
of perspective
and contrast.
RENDERINGS
13. RESTAURANT
CEILING LIGHTING
Private spaces are
highly customized
and electrical
considerations
are based on
architectural
elements
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
LIGHTING
WALL ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTINGS
14. Architectural
Space promotes
some of the less
known artistic
work of Josef
Albers.
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
SPACIAL PLANNING
15. Private spaces are
highly customized
and electrical
considerations
are based on
architectural
elements
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
ARCHITECTURAL
LIGHTING
16. Private spaces are
highly customized.
Material selections
are based on
specific criteria.
Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
MATERIAL
SELECTIONS
17. Design comes full
circle to tell a story
in both function and
form. A children’s
museum in historic
Jersey City re-enacts
its settlement from
early Lenape
through the
Industrial Era.
HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM
MUSEUM DESIGN
SITE SURVEY &
CREATIVE PROCESS
SENSE OF
EXPLORAT
ION
ENGINEERING
INDUSTRY
LOCOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY
SENSE OF
CULTURE
HISTORY
SENSE OF
18. FIRST FLOOR / LOBBY
The first floor
lobby reception
area is designed
to portray early
industry, housing
an early rustic
style train station;
train ride and all.
The floor plan is
derived from
history.
HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM
MUSEUM DESIGN
PLANNING
SPACE
TICKET BOOTH
TRAIN RIDE
19. The story begins at
the Trail of the
Lenape - a
holographic journey
through a village
that leads through
to more interactive
and sensory
experiences
HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM
MUSEUM DESIGN
RESEARCH &
CREATIVE PROCESS
20. EXPLORE HUDSON’S SHIP
JUNGLE GYM BOAT
Moving forward n
the history,
exploration and
Travel are at the
onset of what
becomes the
development of
Jersey City.
HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM
CREATIVE PROCESS
RESEARCH &
MUSEUM DESIGN
21. Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers
& ADA COMPLIANCE
Thematic, the
train becomes a
very focal point in
this museum,
evident at
checkpoint. This
pit stop at the
entrance is
infused with
sensory
exploration.
ENGINEERING
MUSEUM DESIGN
22. CAFETERIA / THEATRE
ADMINISTRATIVE WING
FIRST FLOOR / LOBBY
Yet, during the
entire design
process, technical
analysis is not
omitted as is
neither
compliance and
fire and safety
codes.
ELECTRICAL PLAN
HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM
MUSEUM DESIGN
COMPLIANCE & CODE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
MEZZANINE GALLERIES
EAST SECTION
SOUTH SECTION
WEST SECTION
ADA COMPLIANCIES
SAFETY CODES
33. Thank you for
taking the time to
view my portfolio.
I hope my abilities
meet with your
approval, and I
hope to meet you
in person for an
interview.
Marta O’Conner, Interior Designer
973.452.4112
