1. K
BPortfolio of Interior Design Kate Boice

2. Resume
Objective
I desire the opportunity to join the interior design department of an outstanding design or
architectural firm in the San Francisco bay area, while pursuing both LEED AP and IDEX
certification. I am goal oriented, driven to succeed and possess the ability to implement design
strategies and envision completed projects.
Education
Oklahoma Christian University Graduating April 2011
Oklahoma City, OK
BFA Interior Design, GPA: Dean’s List
Experience
Architectural Design Group, Oklahoma City, OK 3/2011-Present
http://adg.adgokc.com/
Intern
Accompanied Senior Interior Designers on walkthroughs and establishment of punch list points.
Redlined submittals for millwork installations.
Dimensioned for installations of furnishings and finishes in residential interiors.
Utilized AutoCAD and Google Sketchup to generate floorplans and 3-d models.
Susan Tiffin Interiors, Oklahoma City, OK 7/2010 – Present
http://susantiffininteriors.com/
Intern
Established the needs of clients through personal visits and interviews.
Selected materials and finishes for interior environments.
Observed and monitored billable hours.
Completed practical residential projects, while remaining budget conscious.
Limited Brands – Victoria’s Secret, Oklahoma City, OK 9/2008 – 7/2010
Associate/Cashier
Addressed the needs of clients for upscale clothing boutique.
Successfully managed high volume sales.
Monitored supply of women's clothing and intimate apparel inventory.
Dealt with all cash and credit card transactions.
Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK 9/2007 – 2/2008
Student Connector
Recruitment position affording first line of communication to graduating high school seniors within the United States.
Responsible for all telephone communications between prospective college students and Oklahoma Christian
University.
Processed student applications for admission.
Deborah Morgan Dance Studio, Turlock, CA 9/2006 – 6/2007
Dance Instructor/Ballet Program Director
Instructed dance classes for participants ranging in age from 3 to 17.
Designed and implemented a dance curriculum for students incorporating beginning and advanced ballet,
beginning and advanced tap, and jazz.
Introduced new and modern dance techniques to otherwise traditional dance school.
Assistant Dance Instructor 9/2003 – 6/2007
Implemented a warm-up program for students incorporating “Pilates” and additional enriching exercises.
Managed students and parents during rehearsal and performance nights.
Assisted in costume selection and measuring of students for costuming needs.
address: 12701 N. Penn #157 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 tel: 209.345.0067
e-mail: kate.boice@gmail.com url: http://mboice3d.blogspot.com/
Skills
Adobe Acrobat Reader|Google
Sketchup|Adobe Illustrator|Adobe Photoshop|
Microsoft Office Suite|AutoCAD 2008|Revit
Architecture 2010|Cinema 4D|Commercial
Space Planning
Honors & Awards
ASID Student Chapter President (2010-2011)
Who‟s Who Among Students in American
Colleges and Universities (2010-2011)
Dean‟s Award for the College of Arts and
Sciences (2010)
Envision Color Contest Daily Feature (2010)
First Impressions Competition Nominee (2010)
Dean‟s List (2009)
ASID Student Chapter Vice President (2009)
Presidential Academic Success Award (2007)
Art and Design Scholarship (2007)
Freshman Interior Design Departmental
Scholarship (2007)
Activities
ASID Student Chapter (2007 - Present)
European Studies Program: Summer spent in
Vienna, Austria while gaining 6 university credit
hours (2008)
Other destinations include:
London, England
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Florence, Italy
Venice, Italy
Prague, Czech Republic
Berlin, Germany
Munich, Germany
Rothenberg, Germany
Bruges, Belgium
Interlaken, Switzerland
Service Projects:
Schwarzwaldeckhaus, Austria (2010)
Rebuilding Together, OKC (2010)
Ronald McDonald House Charities, OKC (2008)

3. Body of Work
SKYBOX
PEPPER‟S
RANCH
AIRBUS
A380
TSHABO
RESORT & SPA
HARBOR
HOUSE
YOUTH
SHELTER
MARACANA
STADIUM
ANNEX
GENERAL
ART
AUTHOR‟S
COTTAGE

4. Skybox

5. Interior Systems
Fall 2008
Description
The challenge for the 2008 ASID Student
Design Competition called on students to
develop a design for a luxury skybox. The
client is the CEO of major music recording
company and would use the skybox for the
company"s recording artists when they are
in town. Students were instructed to
custom-design the skybox that incorporated
the company‟s logo, brand, and aspects of
the company‟s musical style.
Sinless Massacre Studios was founded in the
early „90s as a sister company to Virgin
Records. Sinless Massacre was established
during this time to both give heavy metal
and rock bands another label option to
record under as well as give the metal genre
a less fearsome image. Sinless Massacre
provides exactly what the name says. You
are sure to be impressed with the music that
is produced by this studio but just remember
that no matter how heavy it
gets...it‟s just music, no harm done.

6. First Floor
FIRST FLOOR 1/8” = 1‟-0”
PERSPECTIVE VIEW - GOOGLE SKETCHUP

7. Second Floor
SECOND FLOOR 1/8” = 1‟-0”

8. Custom Lighting Design - Wall Sconce

9. Metro Bath
DESCRIPTION
Rectilinear shaped light
bar with multi-layered
white glass or white acrylic.
Plated pressure formed
frame. Provides task and
ambient light. May be
mounted vertically or
horizontally. Available in
three lamp configurations.
LED version dimmable with
low-voltage
electronic dimmer. ADA
compliant.
MANUFACTURER
PRODUCT NUMBER
700BCMET
COLOR
Frost
FINISH
S (Satin Nickel)
LAMP
-LED (LED 3000K 120V)
Fire Pendant
DESCRIPTION
Rich, translucent Murano
glass surrounds a small
frost raindrop glass.
Includes low-voltage, 50
watt halogen bi-pin lamp
and six feet of
field-cuttable
suspension cable.
MANUFACTURER
PRODUCT NUMBER
700FJFIRBS-24
SYSTEM
FJ (Free Jack - Mono
Point)
COLOR
Cobalt
FINISH
S (Satin Nickel)
LAMP
-24 (24 Volt Halogen)
Chambers Ceiling
DESCRIPTION
Square fabric flush mount.
Glass diffuser provides a
glare free wash of light
highlighted with satin
nickel detail. Available in
two sizes and two lamp
configurations. Large
version includes four 75
watt A19 medium base
lamps or four 18 watt GU24
base self-ballasted
compact fluorescent
lamps.
MANUFACTURER
PRODUCT NUMBER
700TDCHAFM
SIZE
S (Small)
COLOR
W (White)
FINISH
S (Satin Nickel)
LAMP
-CF (Compact Fluorescent
120V)
Lighting Specifications

10. Author’s Cottage

11. Residential Interior Design
Spring 2009
Description
Theo R. Stanford, a well known author from
the hills of Tennessee has recently purchased
an acre of land that sits in one of the
beautiful, tree filled valleys. A small river runs
through the area and his wish is to establish
the site of his “writing cottage” close to its
banks.
Mr. Stanford is very conscientious of the
natural environment and wishes to maintain
as much of the surroundings as possible. By
doing so, using sustainable or recycled
materials for interior finishes and the
construction process is a must. The final
product is a one bedroom cottage that
incorporates a small, yet functional office
space for his writings. This cottage is created
using straw bale construction methods and
a minimum of 85% sustainable materials.
Floorplans, elevations and detail drawings
were all completed using hand drafting
methods.
(Inspiration photo found using Yahoo! Image
search)

12. Research
2 or 3 string bales: A
straw bale wall built with
three-string bales (tight
construction-grade bales are
typically 16" x 23" x 46") will
produce a super-insulated
wall of R-50. That's two to
three times more insulation
than most kinds of new
construction, without the
environmental hazards of
formaldehyde-laced
fiberglass. Straw bale walls
are highly fire-resistant
because, with stucco on
each side of the wall, there is
too little oxygen Inside to
support combustion. Even
without stucco protection,
burn-through times greatly
exceed building code
requirements. Two-string
bales can be used for
construction if they are
sufficiently compacted.
But they are smaller in
size, have a lower
insulation rating, and
do not have the
structural strength of
three-string bales.
Good, tight,
three-string bales are
really preferable.
Construction: Modern load
-bearing, plastered straw
bale wall construction goes
like this: a concrete slab is
poured with short pieces of
rebar (metal
concrete-reinforcement
rods) sticking out of the
concrete about 12 inches
high on 2-foot centers
around the slab perimeter.
After waterproofing the top
of the foundation, the
bottom bales of the wall are
wrapped with a
polyethylene sheet (to
prevent moisture migration
from below) and impaled on
the rebar. Subsequent bales
are stacked on this bottom
layer like bricks, with each
new layer of bales offset by
half over the bales below.
Rebar pieces are driven into
selected bale layers pinning
them to the bales below.
Plumbing is generally placed
in interior frame walls.
Electrical wiring is done on
(or recessed into) the bales
after the wall is up. Electrical
outlet boxes are attached to
wooden stakes driven into
the bales.
Preassembled window and door frames
are set in place as the walls are
constructed. The frames are then pinned to
the surrounding bales with dowels to hold
them in place before the stucco is applied.
When the walls are finished and have
completely compressed under the weight
of the finished roof and ceiling for six weeks
or so, the bales are wrapped with stucco
mesh or chicken wire. Stucco is then
troweled onto the wire, coating the walls
inside and out. Plaster can be used on
Interior walls if desired.
This forms a bug-proof,
fire-resistant envelope
around the straw, and
securely attaches the
electrical
fixtures to the wall.
Typical straw bale
construction. Like
bricks, only bigger. A
large roof overhang
and gutters help keep
rain off the exterior
walls and lessen the
possibility of moisture
migration. Straw bales
can take some
moisture on the ex-
posed bale-ends,
since the gaps
between the straws
are too big for
capillary action to
carry moisture into the
bale. Of course,
painting the stucco
also goes a long way
toward keeping the
bales dry. If the bales
are kept dry the
building will last for
many decades.
Typical Bale Sizes: A
three-string bale is typically
16”x23”x46” bales typically
weigh between 50 and 90
pounds.
Cost: $2-$4 dollars a bale. A
typical 2,000 square foot house
typically requires 350 bales.

13. Miscellaneous: The wall
system for a whole building
can be stacked in just a
day or two.
Modern straw bale
buildings first appeared
shortly after the invention
of mechanical baling
equipment in the late
1800s. Pioneers in the
timber-poor regions of
Nebraska started using
bales as expedient
short-term shelters. When
these temporary structures
turned out to be both
durable and comfortable
in the extremes of
Nebraska weather, they
were soon plastered and
adopted as permanent
housing.
Insulation: Straw bales offer excellent
insulation. At R 2.7 per inch, an
eighteen-inch wide bale equals R-48-R-50
(a measure of the resistance to heat loss)
One California study indicated that such
a “super-insulated” straw bale home
could save as much as 75% of heating
and cooling costs! This translates to direct
dollar savings for the homeowner, and a
corresponding reduction in the use of
fossil fuels and CO2 emissions.
Concerns/Fire Resistence:
Common questions about
straw bale homes include
concerns about fire, moisture,
and insects. While individual
stalks of straw will burn, when
condensed into bales, they
actually resist combustion, due
to lack of oxygen. It‟s like trying
to burn a phone book. At a
certified laboratory in New
Mexico, a plastered straw bale
wall system easily passed a
two-hour fire test, which is
required for commercial
construction. Liquid moisture is
a problem in bale walls, as it is
in any wall system. But with a
proper foundation, roof, and
finish plaster, straw bale
buildings can last indefinitely,
as nearly century-old homes in
Nebraska prove. Anecdotal
evidence indicates no
problem with bugs.
Building codes have been developed for both “post and
beam” and load-bearing straw bale construction. In New
Mexico, Pima County, AZ, and several counties in
California, getting a building permit for a straw bale
house is almost routine. Farmers Insurance Group will
insure a bale home at preferred rates and other
companies are following suit. And straw bale houses are
gaining acceptance with Fannie Mae and HUD.
A number of these 80- to
90-year-old buildings are
still standing and in good
repair.
Bales can also be bent in
the center to form curved
walls, and interesting
Insets and artwork can
easily be carved into the
straw before the stucco is
applied.

14. Drawings
Goals
Achieve serenity within space
to enhance writing
capabilities.
Make use of sustainable
materials whenever possible.
Allow natural light to
penetrate throughout space
during daylight hours.
Open floorplan to allow easy
work flow.
Integrate interior and exterior
spaces through use of large
windows and natural finishes.
PERSPECTIVE VIEW - CINEMA 4D

15. PERSPECTIVE VIEW - CINEMA 4D

16. Color Boards
LivingRoom&OfficeArea

17. Kitchen&DiningArea
Bathroom&Bedroom

18. Pepper’s Ranch

19. Residential Interior Design
Spring 2009
Description
Pepper‟s Ranch is a boy‟s home requiring
many special considerations in both
research and implementation of design.
During client interviews, special needs such
as additional ADA consideration throughout
the space were brought to light. Design
intent was based on client interviews
considering the desires of all clients involved
and keeping within codes and constraints
required of such a space. Consideration was
given to both the house parents wishes and
those of the boys to make this space
enjoyable and livable to all inhabitants.
Inspiration for this project began with the
Phoenix, a mythical creature known for its
ability to create a new life for itself by rising
again from the ashes of its previous body.
The main focus of the design was to reflect a
fresh start by using the Phoenix as initial
inspiration in both color scheme and
orientation. The shape of the floor plan was
intended to mimic the whiplash curves and
oddly jutting angles of the phoenix tail
feathers. The color scheme of interior finishes
also were intended to resemble that of a
phoenix tail. As the project developed
however, it was discovered that the phoenix
was too specific a creature to build an entire
house around. The design and accessories in
turn began to develop into what resembles
an African safari while still keeping within the
initial red and orange color scheme inspired
by the phoenix.
(Inspiration photo retrieved from the
Pepper‟s Ranch website)

20. Process
Program:
Peppers Ranch is a residential boy's
community providing a disciplined
environment in which we challenge
and encourage the development of
responsible behavioral skills, academic
standards, social discipline, spiritual
principles, and physical activity. Each
year, Peppers Ranch accepts boys
from all ethnic, cultural, geographic
and socio-economic backgrounds
between the ages of 5 and 15 at
admission. Often they are victims of
severe physical, emotional and sexual
abuse, compounded by medical and
psychiatric problems. Many come from
broken, dysfunctional homes,
or feel isolated and
unaccepted in their homes,
schools and communities. Yet,
despite their pain and
hardships, these boys are
remarkably talented and
resilient.
Renew
Vision:
It is the goal of Peppers Ranch to
become home to forty boys and their
house parents. The Ranch will provide
independent living apartments for our
high school graduates. State licensing
precludes 18-year-olds from living in the
same home with younger children…
they've "aged out" of state custody, yet
few are ready to "graduate" into the
adult world. Imagine the feeling of
hope and security it gives a child to
know that someone will be there for
them throughout their lives.
(Information retrieved from the
Pepper‟s Ranch website)
Refresh
Mission:
Through shelter, counseling, and growth-oriented activities, Peppers
Ranch seeks to "break the cycle" of child abuse and neglect. By
creating a network of caring, supportive adults on whom children can
depend, Peppers Ranch is committed to providing quality care and a
safe environment where physical and emotional wounds can heal.
Receive

21. Technical Drawings
FLOORING PAINT COLOR WOOD STAIN DRAPERY FABRIC

22. Technical Drawings

23. Kitchen Design

24. Airbus A380

25. Commercial Design I
Fall 2009
Description
Design of an Airbus A380 for a Saudi Arabian Prince
and his family.
Public areas and private family areas are drastically
different in all aspects, including color schemes, size
and comfort of the space, and quality of textiles
used. Purple, being the popular color to symbolize
royalty is visible in all public areas as to remind all
guests that they are in the presence of a diplomat.
Lime green was selected as an accent to the purple
both to offset the dark shades and shadows created
by a deep purple color and to represent the forward
mindset of the Saudi Arabian people. Utilizing a
trendy color combination displays the wealth and
ability of the country to remain up-to-date in all
trends. Public areas such as the reception area, guest
and administrative assistants‟ office and bedroom as
well as the flight/security lounges on each level are
spacious and grandiose. Ample square footage is
provided in order to prevent a claustrophobic
atmosphere. Western type furnishings such as sofas
and oversized chairs are provided in public areas due
to the international business goings on in the business
offices of the Airbus. Plush and opulent textiles are
utilized providing all guests the opportunity to
experience just what it means to be pampered
alongside the world‟s elite.
Hues of crimson and gold are apparent in all private
family portions of the airbus. Crimson being a warm
color creates a sense of comfort within the protection
of family dwellings and gold being sumptuous
provides a constant reminder that family is still a
hierarchical unit where respect is both demanded
and observed by all members. All family areas are
allotted less square footage per room remembering
that Saudi Arabian families, no matter their
diplomatic stature, prefer that family remain a close
unit always able to join together within the
confines of the home. Furnishings are sparse within
the family zones, mostly comprised of benches and
oversized floor pillows because the Saudi Arabian
culture prefers not to utilize cumbersome furnishings
that seat very few people. Black and white flooring is
present in all family zones to provide additional royal
symbolism, meaning that the royal family and only
distinguished guests may enter.
Symbolism is present in all aspects of the
design and careful consideration was given to the
culture and society of the Saudi
Arabian people.

26. ROOM FINISHES SCHEDULE
ROOM
NO. ROOM NAME FLOOR
WALLS CEILING
NOTESNORTH EAST SOUTH WEST HEIGHT MATERIAL/FINISH
201 RESTROOM LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
202 FLIGHT/SECURITY LOUNGE CPT-1, LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
203 KITCHENETTE LT-1 P-3 P-3 P-3 P-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
204 RECEPTION CPT-1, LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
205 GUEST BEDROOM CPT-1, LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN WC-3 TENT DRAPED CEILING
206 GUEST BATHROOM LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3, WC-1 COFFERED CEILING
207 KITCHEN MBL-1, MBL-2 P-5, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-1, WC-5 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-5
208 RESTROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-5, WC-4 P-5, WC-4 P-5, WC-4 P-5, WC-4 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-5
209 LIBRARY MBL-1, MBL-2 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN WC-4 TENT DRAPED CEILING
210 LIVING ROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-5, WC-1 COFFERED CEILING
211 DINING ROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 P-5, WC-4, WC-1, WC-5 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-5, WC-1 COFFERED CEILING
212 MASTER BEDROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN WC-2 TENT DRAPED CEILING
213 MASTER BATHROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-1, P-2, WC-1 COFFERED CEILING
214 MASTER BATHROOM MBL-1, MBL-2 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 P-1, P-2, WC-1 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-1, P-2, WC-1 COFFERED CEILING
215 THEATER CPT-2, LT-2 P-4, WC-3 P-4, WC-3 P-4, WC-3 P-4, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-4 COFFERED CEILING
216 OFFICE CPT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
217 RESTROOM LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
218 ADMIN. ASSIST. BATHROOM LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
219 ADMIN. ASSIST. OFFICE CPT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
220 ADMIN. ASSIST. BEDROOM CPT-1, LT-1 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 P-3, WC-3 7'-10" FIBER REINFORCED RESIN P-3
Public
Areas
Finishes

27. GoalsPrivacy - Between public and family areas and
between men and women
Separation of zones using corridors and other circulation space
Drapes, partitions and doors to limit visibility
Delicacy – Of texture and quality, utilizing soft, plush materials and textiles
Luxurious fabrics
Dainty but substantial accessories
Intimacy – Of family spaces
No large furniture pieces to hinder lounge times
Warm and inviting color scheme and
compact spaces to promote quality time spent with family
Bureaucracy – Governing status is reflected through interior
Black and white flooring in family areas
Purple (color of Royalty) present in most
public as a reminder of family stature
MasterBedrooom
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
HAND RENDERED
Master Bedroom

28. Home Theater
Resource: “Home Theater Design”
A home theater should be 30% longer
than it is wide. The width of the
theater will be 30% shorter than the
total length.
Acoustical panels should be no less
than 2” thick. The upholstered
acoustical panels will be no less
than 2” thick.
Home
Theaters
PHOTOCHROMIC
PAINT—BEFORE
PHOTOCHROMIC
PAINT—AFTER

29. Resource: “Arab-American Muslims‟ Home Interiors in the US: Meanings, Uses and Communication”
Privacy is of great importance, especially within the home. All areas will be separated by walls,
barriers, and heavy curtains to ensure privacy is available.
Curtains are used extensively, both to separate spaces (the male and female domain) as well
as to conceal storage spaces. Heavy curtains will be present throughout the aircraft.
Most families prefer to sit or lay on the floor in family spaces, they do not prefer large furniture
pieces in family and living rooms. Family areas will be minimally furnished with large rugs and
oversized tables for lounging.
In the Arabic culture it is not permissible to hang photos of human beings. No photos of human
being will be present in the aircraft.
High-income families display generic sculptures and large potted plants. The design will be
fitted for a high-income family with large potted plants and contemporary accessories. No
religious artifacts will be displayed.
Preference is given to the guest. A guest bedroom or reception area will be more highly
decorated than the children‟s bedrooms or living spaces. The guest bedroom and reception
areas will be highly decorated (more so than children‟s bedrooms and living areas) with
special attention to details.
MiddleEastern
Families
Family Areas

30. Harbor House Youth Shelter

31. Commercial
Design I
Fall 2009
Description
The 2009 Student Design Competition called on
students to create a residential and commercial space
for at-risk youths ages 10-17 who are in crisis. The Harbor
House Youth Shelter provides short-term housing along
with a healing and rehabilitating environment 24 hours a
day, seven days a week at no cost to runaway, homeless,
and abused youths. In addition to the residential space,
the shelter also house a sandwich/deli shop operated by
the shelter occupants that is open to the public.
To be “whole” is to be not broken, damaged or
impaired. When speaking of human nature, it pertains to
all aspects, one's physical, intellectual, and spiritual
development.
Design of the Harbor House youth shelter is centered on
the acronym W.H.O.L.E. Wellness, being a
consideration because above all, the design is to
promote the physical and mental well being of all
inhabitants, ensuring that a safe and healthy environment
is present at all times.
Residents of the Harbor House facilities are in desperate
need of a home. Whatever circumstances brought
residents to the facilities, judgment will not be passed and
they will be given the opportunity to live in a homelike
environment until the time they desire to renounce
permanent residence and live on their own.
One main concept of the Harbor House facilities is to
provide youth an opportunity to better their
circumstance, living situation, and future lifestyle. For this
reason, the facilities include an in house sub shop that
provides residents a place to gain crucial work and social
experience.
The “Whole in the Wall” sub shop is used as a means of
allowing residents to touch the community. While the
main entrance to the sub shop is located in the alley
around the back of the building, guests will be able to
enter a community of people they see every day in the
work place or on the street. Design accommodates locals
and allows for long periods of time spent studying or
hanging out within the shop.
Residents of the Pearl district in Portland tend to
prefer organic, and sustainable products. Many of the
buildings in the district are undergoing renovations with an
urge toward LEED certification. Keeping that in mind,
mainly eco-friendly and sustainable products were
selected for the design.

32. RECEPTION PERSPECTIVE
GOOGLE SKETCHUP
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
Process

33. LIGHTING SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE LAMPS MOUNTING LENS MANUFACTURER
6" QUARTZ
FRESNAL 120
500W Q500
T6/CL/P ANSI
BTM 3200K SURFACE ACRYLIC
ALTMAN
LIGHTING
ENZIS RAINBOW
SPOT 120 FROSTED MR16
TRACK/
SURFACE
FROSTED,
ACRYLIC BRUCK
WINDOWS WALL
SCONCE 120
(2) 13W QUAD
TUBE GX23-2
CFL WALL
WHITE
GLASS WPT DESIGN
SUB SHOP
COMBO ELECTRICAL/REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
FIRST FLOOR 1/8” = 1‟-0”
Lighting

34. Second Floor:
As a means of providing privacy to the residents while ensuring that staff has the ability to supervise the space, residence
room walls are 8 feet high, just short of the finished ceiling.
Doors are omitted from residence rooms, incorporating hallways as entrances.
Drugs must be locked away in a secure separate room to which residents can only gain access in the presence of staff.
Lockers are available with access only allowed in the presence of staff.
Personal items need to be available at night but stored away in the daytime. Residence rooms have ample storage space
for personal belongings.
Cabinets and closets need to be accessible frequently but still securable. Cabinets are available to the resident but
lockable.
Managing keys is a hassle and residents feel locks can be picked and that staff may have keys to access personal
belongings. Pad locks are used to lock away all personal belongings.
First Floor:
The homeless want an open and public space. The reception area is an open space
utilizing half walls and glazing.
Homeless want to be able to look around, to see other people, and to understand what
lies beyond the lobby. Visual access over half walls is allowed in order to view
people working in office spaces.
A large counter staffed by more than one person suggests that the facility is well
managed. A large reception desk is visible and employees at work in offices are
visible over half walls.
Some facilities may have a coatroom much like one present at a museum. Visitors can
check a bag or duffel for the day avoiding the need to carry belongings around all
day. Storage is available in mentoring rooms.
RESEARCH NOTES
Lighting:
In keeping with the urban
design of the Whole in the
Wall Sub shop, an open
grid was selected as the
mounting for all ceiling
fixtures. The switching and
electrical wiring runs
through conduit attached
to and concealed by the
T-bar.
Spaces require ample ambient
lighting, at night they need
to be sufficiently
illuminated to enable
people to navigate among
them without intruding on
other residents’ ability to
get sleep. Emergency
lighting is incorporated into
the hallways and the
individual residents control
lighting in residence rooms.
Ceiling lighting is efficient but
likely to seem institutional,
wall lighting is a good
alternative. Wall sconces
are present in the design
CABINET SECTION
Technical Drawings
CABINET SECTION
CABINET SECTION
PREP COUNTER ELEVATION

35. WALL COVERING SCHEDULE
SUPPLIED AND APPLIED BY THE G.C., UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
NOTES:
1.PAINT MANUFACTURER IS SPECIFIED AS BENJAMIN MOORE, ALL PAINTS MUST BE GREEN PROMISE NATURA PAINTS.
2.PREFERRED METHOD OF PAINT APPLICATION IS BY SPRAY APPLICATION.
WC-1
GLASS TILE
MANF: AMERICAN OLEAN
STYLE: LEGACY GLASS
COLOR: LG48
SIZE: 5/16" WIDE
* GROUT: MAPEI/00 WHITE
PT-1
PAINT
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: SEMI-GLOSS
COLOR: BRYCE CANYON
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
* ZERO VOC EVEN AFTER TINTING
WC-2
GRASSCLOTH
MANF: GRASSCLOTHWALLCOVERING.COM
STYLE: GRS-a
* MADE OF 100% NATURAL YARNS & FIBERS
PT-2
PAINT
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: SEMI-GLOSS
COLOR: COAT OF ARMS
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
* ZERO VOC EVEN AFTER TINTING
WC-3
WALLCOVERING
MANF: OMNOVA
STYLE: AVANT POPCIRCLES
COLOR: SAND LINEN
SIZE: 26" X 18" REPEAT
* CLASS "A" FIRE RATED
* GREENGUARD IAQ CERTIFIED FOR LOW VOC
* 100% RECYCLABLE
WT-1
WALL MURAL
MANF: COMMERCIALWALLCOVERING.COM
STYLE: MADE TO ORDER WALLS
COLOR: DIGITAL PHOTO
SIZE: 36" X 8 YARDS/ROLL
* PHOTO PRINTED ON WC-2
WT-2
CRACKLE PAINT
MANF: THE REAL MILK PAINT CO
STYLE: NATURAL CRACKLE
COLOR: THICK CRACKLE
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
* ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WALL COVERING NOTES
1.CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW DETAIL SHEETS, FINISH PLANS, AND ELEVATION FOR WALL COVERINGS.
2. ALL FACTORY WHITE SPEAKER PLATES TO BE COVERED TO MATCH ADJACENT SURFACES.
3.ALL WOOD SURFACES TO BE PRIMED WITH OIL-BASED PRIMER AND FINISHED W/OIL-BASE SEMI-GLOSS PAINT.
4.ALL METAL SURFACES TO BE PAINTED SHALL FIRST BE PRIMED WITH METAL PRIMER AND FINISHED WITH SEMI-GLOSS
OIL-BASED PAINT.
5.FINISH COATS MUST NOT SHOW BRUSH MARKS, IF THIS METHOS IS USED VS. SPRAYING OF ANY MISCELLANEOUS ITEM.
FLOOR COVERING SCHEDULE
FLOOR COVERING
FC-1
BAMBOO
MANF: BAMBOO HARDWOODS
STYLE: MOSO PRE-FINISHED
COLOR: ALUM-OXIDE + ACRYLIC URETH.
SIZE: 75.6" x 3.78" x 0.59"
FC-2
STAINED CONCRETE
MANF: ECOPROCOTE
STYLE: SOYCRETE
COLOR: BLACK GRANITE
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
FC-3
CORK
MANF: GREEN FLOORS
STYLE: CORK PLANK
COLOR: OCTANS 15
SIZE: 35 13/16” x 11 13/16” x 1/2"
CT-1
CERAMIC TILE
MANF: IRIS US
STYLE: URBAN
COLOR: HIGHRISE GREY
SIZE: 18" X 18”
* GROUT: MAPEI/00 WHITE
FLOOR COVERING NOTES
1.GROUT TO BE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY G.C.
2.TILE TO BE INSTALLED WITH CONSISTENT GROUT WIDTH
THROUGHOUT APPROX. 1/16" GROUT JOINT WIDTH.
FC-1 FC-2 FC-3
WC-1 WC-2 WC-3 WT-2
WT-1
CT-1 SS-1
Finishes

36. WALL TYPES
SECOND FLOOR 1/8” = 1‟-0”
Furnishings

37. FURNITURE SCHEDULE
KEY QUANTITY ITEM MANUFACTURER CATALOGUE/NO. FABRIC/FINISH REMARKS
C1 4 BARSTOOL CALLIGARIS GN121, CS/1013-P(P77)O778550
FRAME: CHROMED METAL
SEAT: GLOSSY BLACK POLYCARBON ECO-FRIENDLY
C2 16 CHAIR JAIME SALM RBS
FRAME: POWDER-COATED TUBULAR STEEL
MATTE BLACK
SEAT: POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED TIRES
100% RECYCLED TIRE RUBBER,
RECYCLED CONTENT, RECYCLABLE,
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE FINISH
C3 1 CHAIR WORKING WONDERS 050-LCMDINT
FRAME: CHROMED STEEL BICYCLE RIMS
SEAT: INNER TUBE UPHOLSTERY
MADE FROM RECYCLED AND REUSED
BICYCLES
C4 1 CHAIR BESPACE PANDA POLYCARBONATE CD'S MADE FROM RECYCLED BLANK CD'S
C5 2 CHAIR SKATE STUDY HOUSE GODFATHER LOUNGE CHAIR
FRAME: METAL AND RECYCLED
SKATEBOARD DECKS
SEAT: BLACK CUSHIONS
MADE FROM RECYCLED SKATEBOARD
DECKS
C6 6 CHAIR SAUDER EDUCATION 702-0650
FRAME: CO-POLYMER POLYPROPYLENE
SEAT: HIGH-DENSITY POLYURTHANE FOAM
UPHOLSTERED IN BLACK PASSES Cal TB 133 SPECIFICATIONS
T1 2 TABLE WELD HOUSE EL CAMINO TABLE RECYCLED STEEL
MADE FROM RECYCLED STEEL FROM
AUTOS
T2 2 TABLE BIKE FURNITURE DESIGN VECTOR TABLE
FRAME: CHROMED STEEL BICYCLE RIMS
TOP: CLEAR GLASS
MADE FROM RECYCLED AND REUSED
BICYCLES
T3 1 SIDE TABLE WORKING WONDERS 050-MODUTBL
FRAME: CHROMED STEEL BICYCLE RIMS
SEAT: 1/4" GLASS
MADE FROM RECYCLED AND REUSED
BICYCLES
T4 1 COFFEE TABLE GREEN WITH ENVY WINGMAN COFFEE TABLE
FRAME: RECYCLED AIRPLANE WING
TOP: 36" BY 24" OVAL GLASS MADE FROM RECYCLED AIRPLANE WINGS
T5 1 SIDE TABLE MARK BAKER STUDIOS MODULAR CUBE SYSTEM
FRAME: SALVAGED STRUCTURAL STEEL,
BIRCH PLYWOOD
EMBODIES CORE PRINCIPLES OF
SUSTAINABILITY USING SALVAGED
STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR CONSTRUCTION
S1 1 SOFA ZUO MODERN CONTEMPORARY 900041
MICROFIBER SEAT, BACK, AND CUSHIONS
WITH ADJUSTABLE ARMS AND HEADRESTS
UPHOLSTERY: SILVER W/FLORAL
MANUFACTURER SPECIFIES
TC1 1 T.V. CABINET KLAUSSNER HOME FURNISHINGS URBAN CRAFTSMAN ARMOIR WOOD/AMBER
C1 C6 T1 T2 C2 T4
Furnishings

38. Maracana Stadium Annex

39. Commercial Design II
Spring 2010
Description
The Federation of International Football Associations
(FIFA) has selected Brazil to host the 2014 World Cup.
FIFA will be moving a management team to Rio de
Janerio to work with the Brazilian Football
Confederation (CBF) to organize the international
tournament.
The project is to design the facilities to be located in
the circular flat-dome annex to the Maracanã
Stadium. This is a four-story building that has been
gutted and ready for the renovation.
The ground floor lobby is used for receptions with
food and drink service provided by a café. A
bookstore is dedicated to literature, videos and
Posters. The café provides lunch service for the public
visiting the museum, bookstore, and retail shop. It also
caters luncheon meetings for the offices and evening
receptions. The retail shop is a popular pre-game and
post-game stop for souvenirs and sports
paraphernalia.
The first floor houses a football museum displaying
trophies and photographs as well as video clips of
games. There is a tribute to top football personalities
with a fame wall and display cases with items of
clothing and autographed soccer balls. There is an
area for purchasing tickets and a business office for
scheduling tours and basic business activities. The
permanent exhibit receives a steady stream of fans.
The temporary exhibits are geared to current events
and activities. A reception area serves as a meeting
area for dignitaries and patrons who sponsor the
temporary exhibits. The opening night events are
catered by the café with close access to the
elevators.
The second floor contains the nerve center with
general offices, meeting room and committee
facilities. This is a very busy, active area where
networking and communication is paramount.
The third floor houses the executive offices for the
World Cup liaisons between the international
federation and the country association. FIFA and
CBF-LOC offices are integrated to provide maximum
efficiency in space planning and organizational
management
The World Cup 2014 logo sets the stage for the interior
design and interior architecture of the stadium annex.
The design theories of the Brazilian interior designer/
architect, Oscar Niemeyer (will serve as the design
concept for the selection of fixtures, furnishings and
equipment.

40. CONCEPT STATEMENT
Design of the Annex to the Maracaña Stadium is centered on the acronym
F.I.F.A. both in honor of the client as well as the four main points met by the
design.
With inspiration for the design being taken from Brazilian architect Oscar
Niemeyer, and the Brazil 2014 logo, design of the annex will be flamboyant in
nature. Through the use of vibrant color schemes and obvious focal points, the
annex will achieve flashiness enough to excite all inhabitants about the
activities that brought them there.
Design of the annex required intricate thought in the space planning and
layout of the interior space. The intertwining of primary office spaces used for
both FIFA and the Local organizations and the curvature of the space itself
involved extra consideration in space planning and appropriate adjacencies.
One main consideration for the annex is function for all users. Design meets all
codes and constraints for this type of space making it accessible for users of all
shapes and sizes. One primary mode of achieving this access is through
wayfinding systems of various types within the space.
Another consideration within the space is education through the museum
portions of the annex. The museums and interactive display units are used as a
means of providing an academic experience in addition to the recreational
purposes of the space.
GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
MUSEUM/COMMITTEE ZONES
BUSINESS ZONES
PLUMBING ZONES
PUBLIC ZONES
RETAIL/FIFA ZONES
PRIVATE/LOC ZONES
Process

41. GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Flamboyant – Design with focus and energy
Vibrant Color palettes
Obvious focal points
Intricate – Details in space planning and design
Integrated office spaces, intertwining the two
organizations
Whiplash curves and ornate detailing
Functional – For all users
Accessible design considering users of all
shapes and sizes
Wayfinding clearly indicated as not to get lost
within the space
Academic – Educating users
Careful planning of museum spaces
Interactive display units throughout
THIRD FLOOR CRITERIA MATRIX
SECOND FLOOR CRITERIA MATRIX GROUND FLOOR BUBBLE DIAGRAM FIRST FLOOR BUBBLE DIAGRAM
Process

42. FIRST FLOOR WAYFINDING/SECURITY PLAN
CAFÉ FLOORPLAN
CINEMA 4D
Wayfinding

43. SECOND FLOOR DATA/COMM PLAN
CAFÉ PERSPECTIVE VIEW
CAFÉ PERSPECTIVE VIEW
Data/Comm

44. CAFÉ FLOORPLAN
CINEMA 4D THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN
Finishes

45. WALLCOVERING SCHEDULE
SUPPLIED AND APPLIED BY THE G.C., UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
NOTES:
1. PAINT MANUFACTURER IS SPECIFIED AS BENJAMIN MOORE
2. PREFERRED METHOD OF PAINT APPLICATION IS BY SPRAY APPLICATION.
PT-1 PAINT
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: ENVISION COLOR CONTEST PALETTE
COLOR: AUGUST MORNING
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
PT-2 PAINT
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: ENVISION COLOR CONTEST PALETTE
COLOR:CLARET ROSE
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
PT-3 PAINT
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: ENVISION COLOR CONTEST PALETTE
COLOR:MIDNIGHT NAVY
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
PT-4 FIRE RETARDANT COATING
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS
COLOR: M59 220
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
WALLCOVERING NOTES
1. CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW DETAIL SHEETS, FINISH PLANS, AND ELEVATION FOR WALL COVER-
INGS.
2. ALL FACTORY WHITE SPEAKER PLATES TO BE COVERED TO MATCH ADJACENT
SURFACES.
3. ALL WOOD SURFACES TO BE PRIMED WITH OIL-BASED PRIMER AND FINISHED
W/OIL-BASE SEMI-GLOSS PAINT.
4. ALL METAL SURFACES TO BE PAINTED SHALL FIRST BE PRIMED WITH METAL PRIMER AND
FINISHED WITH SEMI-GLOSS OIL-BASED PAINT.
5. FINISH COATS MUST NOT SHOW BRUSH MARKS, IF THIS METHOD IS USED VS. SPRAYING OF ANY
MISCELLENEOUS ITEM
SOLID SURFACE SCHEDULE
SS-1 COUNTERTOPS
MANF:VETRAZZO
STYLE: RECYCLED GLASS SURFACING MATERIAL
COLOR: CHARISMA BLUE (WITH PATINA)
SIZE: 60" X 108" SLAB 3CM THICK
L-1 LAMINATE
MANF: WILSONART CONTRACT
COLOR:BLACK AND WHITE CHECKERBOARD
SIZE: 4' X 8' ONLY
FLOOR COVERING SCHEDULE
FLOOR COVERING
FC-1 WOOD
MANF: ARMSTRONG
STYLE: HERITAGE CLASSICS
COLOR: HCM411AW ADIRONDACK BROWN
SIZE: VARYING LENGTHS 10-48 IN. X 5 IN. X 3/8 IN.
FC-2 ANTI-SLIP AGGREGATE
MANF: BENJAMIN MOORE
STYLE: SUPER SPEC HP
COLOR: ANTI-SLIP AGGREGATE P67
SIZE: SOLD BY THE GALLON
PT-1 PT-2 PT-3
FC-1 L-1 SS-1
Finishes

46. Tshabo Resort & Spa

47. Senior Interior Design
Studio & Portfolio
Fall 2010
Description
The 2009 Student Design Competition called on
students to create a residential and commercial space
for at-risk youths ages 10-17 who are in crisis. The Harbor
House Youth Shelter provides short-term housing along
with a healing and rehabilitating environment 24 hours a
day, seven days a week at no cost to runaway, homeless,
and abused youths. In addition to the residential space,
the shelter also house a sandwich/deli shop operated by
the shelter occupants that is open to the public.
To be “whole” is to be not broken, damaged or
impaired. When speaking of human nature, it pertains to
all aspects, one's physical, intellectual, and spiritual
development.
Design of the Harbor House youth shelter is centered on
the acronym W.H.O.L.E. Wellness, being a
consideration because above all, the design is to
promote the physical and mental well being of all
inhabitants, ensuring that a safe and healthy environment
is present at all times.
Residents of the Harbor House facilities are in desperate
need of a home. Whatever circumstances brought
residents to the facilities, judgment will not be passed and
they will be given the opportunity to live in a homelike
environment until the time they desire to renounce
permanent residence and live on their own.
One main concept of the Harbor House facilities is to
provide youth an opportunity to better their
circumstance, living situation, and future lifestyle. For this
reason, the facilities include an in house sub shop that
provides residents a place to gain crucial work and social
experience.
The “Whole in the Wall” sub shop is used as a means of
allowing residents to touch the community. While the
main entrance to the sub shop is located in the alley
around the back of the building, guests will be able to
enter a community of people they see every day in the
work place or on the street. Design accommodates locals
and allows for long periods of time spent studying or
hanging out within the shop.
Residents of the Pearl district in Portland tend to
prefer organic, and sustainable products. Many of the
buildings in the district are undergoing renovations with an
urge toward LEED certification. Keeping that in mind,
mainly eco-friendly and sustainable products were
selected for the design.

48. Site Plan
SiITE PLAN 3/32” = 1‟-0”

49. Site Plan
BAR AND LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE
GOOGLE SKETCHUP
CUSTOM TILE DESIGN

50. First Floor
FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

51. First Floor
Lobby
RECEPTION DESK ELEVATION
MILLWORK FRONT VIEW
MILLWORK BACK VIEW
Restaurant
BAR ELEVATION

52. Second Floor
PUBLIC RESTROOM LAVATORY ELEVATION
PUBLIC RESTROOM TOILET ELEVATION

53. Second Floor
SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

54. Third Floor
THIRD FLOOR WAYFINDING PLAN

55. Third Floor
GUEST SUITE ACCESSORY PLAN

56. General Art

57. Bubbles
Cinema 4D

58. Course: 2D Elements of Visual Thinking

59. Course: 3D Modeling and Animation

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