farmhouse fraternity student design competition

maria kelly giles | interior design


Permanent Address8166 Hemingway Ave S.

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Email [email protected]

Phone number651.331.0882

online portfoliowww.issuu.com/giles.maria


Design Philosophy

Design should complement the fluidity of our daily lives. We need spaces to stimulate well-being, provoke liveliness and provide comfort for varying lifestyles. As designers, we can accomplish these goals by understanding client needs and striving to deliver above and beyond their expectations.


Design Competion-First Place Farmhouse Fraternity Iowa State University State-of-the-Art Media Center

Student Design Competition1st Place DesignPresented April 2011Implimented Summer 2011Completed August 22 2011

farmhouse fraternity previous interior layout

concept statement and Inspiration interiors

objective

media center|farmhouse fraternity

Process sketches

An independent study course that facilitated a team response to a design competition. The competiton focused on the transfomation of a computer room into a state-of-the-art technology center. There was a focus on programming, design exploration, innovation, creative compliance with existing conditions, and visual deliverables.

Design a technology center that maximizes function by implementing elements such as materials, finishes, and furnishings. Striving to create an aesthetically pleasing space that represents Farmhouse Fraternity while using a sleek and modern approach to impliment needed technical equipment.

final floor plan Not to scale

process sketches

Making space as multifunctional and purposeful as possible in a tight 15’ by 20’ space was key to the design outcome. Manipulation of the floor plan was an extensive phase in the design process.

These renderings were generated for the Midterm presentation for the clients. We felt inclined to provide some rendered perspectives to depict a better sense of the space.

farmhouse fraternity |media center

process floor plans preliminary renderings

construction phase down to the studsrecessed ceiling

mac sit down station pc sit down stationprinting station painting phase


final stand-up station final detail of crest

final pc sit-down stationconstruction drawing of sit down station

perspective|Rendering


final perspective view

final perspective view final detail of handrail

The handrail was not part of the initial design. As the space was being used, we noticed the walls becoming damaged and then solved the problem by exchanging the original chair and added the protective strip

The HON Nucleus chair was a great selection for the clients. It provides ergonomic comfort and is also manufactured with a green practice which helps reflect the overall concept of the space.

final hon nucleus chair

perspective|Rendering


conceptual sketch final white board installation

perspective|Rendering final perspective view



Thank you for taking the time to review my portfolio. I have included my resume and list of references on the next page for your reference. Please feel free to contact me regarding any withstanding questions.

educationIowa State University, Ames, Iowa| Spring 2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design CIDA Accredited Program

work experience

membershipsskillsawards|honorsStudent Design Competition | Spring 2011 1st Place Recipient

Greek Week Scholarship | Spring 2011Pi Beta Phi Scholarship | Fall 2010Iowa State University Grant | 2008-PresentAcademic Recognition | 2008-Present

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity | Fall 2009-Spring 2012 Vice President of Event Planning | 2010 - 2011

Homecoming Co-Chair | Fall 2010

Chapter Delegate | Fall 2009

Interior Design Student Association|2009- 2012Student Enviornmental Club | 2009Habitat for Humanity | Fall 2011-PresentStudent Peer Mentor|Fall 2012LEED Green Associate prep course|Spring 2012

Autodesk|Revit proficient

Autodesk|CAD moderate

Sketchup| intermediate

Adobe Design Programs Photoshop proficient

Illustrator proficient

InDesign moderate

Microsoft Office proficient

Organizational skillsTime management Communicative skills

Arthur Shuster Inc., St. Paul, MN Summer 2011Intern Specified materials

Drafted in CAD

Redlined construction documents

Maintained resource library

Contacted product representatives

Academic Success Center, Ames, IA 2010- PresentIowa State UniversityOffice Assistant Dealt with confidential information

Interacted with students

Trained employees

Performed general office duties

Sigler on Main , Ames, IA 2010-2011Innova Ideas and ServicesSales Associate Ordered merchandise

Inventoried stock

Maintained cash register

Proposed marketing strategies

Talbots, Roseville, MN2006- 2011 Sales Associate Accomplished display changes

Interacted with customers

Inventoried stock

Organized floor and stock room


Permanent Address8166 Hemingway Ave S.

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Email [email protected]

Phone number651.331.0882

online portfoliowww.issuu.com/giles.maria

Cigdem T. AkkurtAssociate Professor

Interior DesignIowa State University

Ames, Iowa 50011515.294.6724

[email protected]

Susan RhoadesAcademic Success Center Advisor

Iowa State University1060 Hixson Lied

Ames, Iowa 50014515.294.6624

[email protected]

Emily HolmstenArthur Shuster Designer 2611 Hamline Ave. N.

Suite #150St. Paul, Minnesota 55113

[email protected]


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