The document describes proposed renovations to a design studio building. Key points: - The furniture and overall aesthetic are as important as the layout in updating the space to be more inviting and cater to computer-based classes. Tables will have built-in charging ports. - Breakout spaces and lounges are included for group work and taking breaks. Glass partitions separate classes but make the spaces feel more open. - Sliding glass walls allow for flexible use of pin-up space. Transparent partitions throughout invite viewing of other studios' work. - Upper level studios have individual spaces for senior capstone projects but still include breakout areas. A cafe is located below for snacks.

1. design portfolio

3. The furniture and overall aesthetic of the
building has just as important of a role to the
remodel as the layout does. And right now the
building leaves us feeling uncomfortable and
uninspired. So I wanted to update the furniture to
be inviting and cater towards the computer based
studio classes. Each table has built-in charging
ports so there aren’t cords running all over the
studio. This is a freshman and sophomore studio
with plenty of storage for various materials and
tools.
This is a breakout space is meant for group projects
and collaboration. It also has a mini lounge if
students need a break during a late night work
session. Glass panels act as buffers between
studios to separate classes but make the spaces feel
less stuffy and closed off. A sliding panel
system is designed to make up for the loss in pin-
up space by incorporating a glass wall. These see
through partitions and pinup boards can be seen
throughout the building. I think this is a great way to
invite students to see what other studios are working
on. This is something that drives studio culture.
building has just as important of a role to the
remodel as the layout does. And right now the
uninspired. So I wanted to update the furniture to
be inviting and cater towards the computer based
studio classes. Each table has built-in charging
ports so there aren’t cords running all over the
studio. This is a freshman and sophomore studio
with plenty of storage for various materials and

4. You can see junior and senior studios above. The
studio still has breakout spaces and lounges but
since most projects are individual and seniors
have their capstone project, there’s less need for
breakout space for group projects. Each student
has their own personal studio spot with enough
room for their teacher to go around the
classroom and do desk crits.
After a three hour studio you can head down to
the light-filled double story cafe. Whether you’re
meeting a friend for coffee or grabbing a quick
snack before cranking away on your project,
you don’t have to leave the building every time
you need some brain fuel. This space also acts
as a great meeting place for group projects,
furthermore enhancing the program’s studio
culture.

5. gather culturehouse
Adaptive Reuse Project: Food + culture house for children +
teens
Copenhagen, Denmark
Spring 2019
DIS Study Abroad Copenhagen Design Studio
The cu
The culture house concept is deeply rooted in Danish
community and can be described as a cultural institution that
is availableto a city or a local population that ooers cultural,
association and leisure facilities. This project was to repurpose
a historical post ooce building into a culture house specifically
catered towards children and teens within neighboring
communities. I designed an inclusive community gathering
space, g
space, grenhouse and children’s culinary arts school within
Copenhagen’s urban core. Gather invites growth, education
and communication between people and food. It provides a
setting in which people of all ages can gain insight into a
healthy and creative food culture.
Investigate spatial configuration + sequence + transitions
Train the ability to work with transformation + atmosphere
Practice the basic tools of interior architecture
Develop an understanding of historic and site-specific
conditions when working with light +materials +textures
Develop an understanding of the relationship between
objectives
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This space features an amphi-staircase
overlooking a double story vertical gar-
den. Each kitchen opens up to the ver-
tical garden to incorporate fresh pro-
duce into the class menu. On the second
floor above the kitchen is a food library
+ community gathering space. Hand
drawn Render: Pen & Ink + Watercolor
existing accesses
possible accesses
first floor routes
ground floor routes
The layout was defined through an in-
depth analysis of the different users that
would occupy the culture house (visitors,
culinary school students, staff, etc) and
how these distinct groups would circulate
around the space. The goal was to design
a flexible environment that could trans-
form as the surrounding community and
cultural trends continue to develop.

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LOCKERS
TOILETS
STAFF
CULINARY SCHOOL
KITCHEN (CHILDREN)
VERTICAL GARDENS +
INFORMAL DINING
KITCHEN STORAGE
CULINARY SCHOOL
KITCHEN (TEENAGERS)
COMMUNAL EDUCATIONAL
CLASSROOM + DINING
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LIBRARY
CAFE + LOUNGE
STAIRS + LOUNGE
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LEVEL 1. LEVEL 2.
FLEXIBLE ACTIVITY
SPACE CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
staff
cooking
school
cooking
school
cooking
students
visitors
SECTION
Double story vertical gardens filter light
+ heat out of sun-filled space + pro-
duces fresh herbs for culinary classes.
This area can be transformed into a
community gathering and event space.
Mixed media Render: Pen & Ink + Wa-
tercolor + Photoshop
I implemented a sunlight study to take
advantage of Copenhagen’s varying
seasonal sun angles and use them to
naturally light up the previously cave-
like space. I still wanted to preserve the
integrity of the existing structure, but cut
away the areas that would benefit most
from the sun and add a double story
greenhouse structure overlooking the
site’s neighboring park.

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studio
project
description
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9. LINDSEY ADELMAN 8-GLOBE
BRANCHING BUBBLE
CHANDELIER
brushed brass + grey glass
Lindsey Adelman’s Branching Bubble Chandeliers are made up of
brass swivel joints and elbows and hand-blown glass globes. The
combination of delicate and industrial produces something radi-
cal and unexpected. Recreating the Bubble Chandelier as my first
RHINO render was definitely a commitment. I recreated each nail,
joint, bulb, globe, etc. But in the end it paid off because I learned
so much about the Rhino and Vray rendering process.
product photo
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10. JONATHAN ADLER
JACQUES BENCH
brushed brass + grey velvet
product photos
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My goal was to replicate the
Jacques Bench by Jonathan Adler
and try to duplicate the product
photos on his site through render-
ings. By learning this process I fig-
ured out how to design a product
on Rhino and cultivated rendering
skills in Vray.
renderings
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11. Exploratory analysis of the Kaufmann House
Palm Springs, CA
Fall 2017
Architecture Studio Environmental Design CU Boulder
Th
Through an architectural analysis of the 1946 mid-century
modern Palm Springs residence by prominent architect
Richard Neutra, I further developed and explored my art and
design-thinking skills. I produced an expressive painting and
site diagrams of the Kaufman HouseI using watercolor. I used
pen and ink to create an abstract art piece to represent its
structure. I then hand drafted its various elevations and floor
plan.
plan.
Examine mid-century modern architectural design
Produce a piece of expressive art, abstract art and site
diagrams in representation of the Kaufmann House
Experiment with hand drafting techniques
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12. The form of these diagrams evolved through a thor-
ough site analysis of the Kaufmann House. Mixed
media diagrams: Watercolor + Pen & Ink
Parti Program interior vs. Exterior Structure
Sun + Heat
Private
Frequency
Circulation
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The Kaufmann House has a fluid connection be-
tween its indoor and outdoor spaces. Its integration
into the surrounding desert landscape is seamless.
This piece represents the relationship between the
two environments and the way light reacts to cer-
tain interior and exterior design elements of home.
Abstract Piece: Pen & Ink
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13. Hand rendered sections,
plan + perspective:
Graphite Pencil
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project
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15. SPACE TO BE
RECREATED
Boulder, Colorado
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bedroom photos
Redesigning this space was a really
interesting experience. From mea-
suring everything in my room to
creating each piece and then put-
ting it all together; It was the perfect
project to understand how to create
photorealistic renderings. Overall I
really enjoyed this project and was
proud with the final product.
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renderings

16. Existing Plan
Intervention Plan
After recreating my current bedroom, the next
phase of this project was to assess a problem with-
in the space and propose a design intervention to
solve the design flaw.
1 Repaint the walls + trim
2 Remove built-ins
3 Remove non-structural interior wall
5 Add flexible space for yoga
6 Add more windows + natural light
7 Add a relaxing view from windows
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DESIGN INTERVENTION
RENDERING
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