GRACE KENNEDY LAWSONINTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

University of Kentucky, College of DesignB.A.: School of Interiors

University of Kentucky, Fine Arts CollegeMinor: Art History

Specialty in visual and verbal communication, graphics, rendering, and spatial planning.

ABOUT ME

TABLE OF CONTENTS

7 ........................................................................... Living & Learning

11 ...................................................................................... Workplace

3 ....................................................................................... Mixed-Use

15 .................................................................. Evidence Based Design

19 ............................................................................. Hand Rendering

MULTI USE - NULU PUBLIC MARKETPublic Markets are about incorporating historic preservation and community participation to create successful spaces for dining, shopping, and socializing. This mixed-used space would enhance the local economy of the surrounding area and place a focus on community organization. Louisville, has recently been stated as an up and coming city with a booming market for local food with the development of NuLu. Reviatalizing an existing historic structure in Louisville’s downtown area would create a place of entrepreneurhsip. The space would incorporate interior and exterior areas to create a space for users of all demographics and would be a great enhancement to the growth of Louisville.

Exsiting Interior ViewView of storefront entryView of North East Facades

NULUmarket

Current NuLu Logo

Current NuLu Logo #2 Proposed Market Logo

Site Information:

Location: 552 E Market St.Phoenix Hill Historic DistrictProperty Type: IndustrialOriginal Construction: 1875-1899Major modifications: 1950-1974Sq. Ft. Total: 50,000 1st Floor: 16,000

1st Floor plan

B.O.H

Event Space

Gallery

Food Market

Lobby

Cafe

Security Check Point

North Entry

Dining Area 2

Bookstore

Flea market

Women RR

Men RR

Sushi Bar

Pop-up Shop

Southern Cuisuine Italian Pizzeria Dining Area 1

South Entry

East Section

North Section

Open Bi-Fold Doors

Closed Bi-Fold Doors

Sections

Entry view of student union learning hub

The Food Market is the hub of the Public Market consisting of a variety of locallygrown foods including herbs, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads, etc. TheFood Market also features a wine and floral section.

The Gallery is a great way for the Public Market to showcase art produced by local artists, students, etc.

Each of these spaces focuses on community involvement and participation.

Entry view of student union learning hub

The dining are provides a secondary space for the users to socialize, dine, and experience the vibrancy of the market.

The Pop-up shop allows for the space to involve new vendors and keep a fresh feel.

The dining spaces incorporate a variety of cuisuines including southern style food, itlian food,a sushi bar, and a cafe.

LIVING & LEARNING - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - STUDENT LOUNGEThis space enhances and allows for multiple activities. Productivity, relaxation, and socialization are the main focus for creating this interior design student lounge. The lounge provides a kitchen, TV and projection

and interaction.

View of media area and secondary seating space

Computer lab Collaboration space

Collaboration Space 1

Media Collaboration Space

Collaboration Space 3

Collaboration Space 2

Computer Lab

Kitchen/ Dining Space

Primary Entry/Exit

Secondary Entry/Exit

LIVING & LEARNING - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - STUDENT UNIONThe student union’s purpose is to be a resources to students, faculty, and associates. It will provide students with the necessary amenities to be productive yet social. With the building’s central location to the south campus dorms and William T. Young Library the student union will focus on a strong active environment by implementing a primary color palette and use of bold graphics.

Entry view of student union learning hub

FLOOR PLANSecond Floor The Altech Core - an interactive learning evironment

6 Conference Rooms with mediascapesThe Lounge

Mobile meeting tables with mobile media scapes

Campfire style lounge seating with privacy screens

Mobile desks

Conference room 5 with media scape Lounge with media scape

WORKPLACE - EOP ARCHITECTS

environment that emphasizes interaction, professionalism and innovative excellence.

Floorplan

ACTIVITIES ANALYSIS

Individual Work Communication over technology

Collaboration Planning & Drawing

Impromptu Interaction

Existing Logo Axonometric

Workstations with secondary meeting space

WORKPLACE - EOP ARCHITECTS

Lobby and preliminary meeting space Workstations and textiles lab

Private secondary meeting space

FURNITURE AND TEXTILES

Conference room

EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN - HEALTHCARE - WASH U PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

ADJACENCY MATRICESElevator/Stairs

Patient Rm.

Conference Rm.

Staff RestroomPublic Restroom

Family Respite Area

Rec/Rehab Rm.

WorkstationsAtrium

Meds Rm.

Supplies Rm.

Clean Linen

Soiled Linen

Portable Equip. Alcove

Nourishment Station

Break Rms./Lockers

Direct RelationClose RelationNo Contact Necessary

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CRITERIA MATRICES

NeededIndifferentNot Needed

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Elevator/Stairs

Patient Rm.

Conference Rm.

Staff RestroomPublic Restroom

Family Respite Area

Rec/Rehab Rm.

WorkstationsAtrium

Meds Rm.

Supplies Rm.

Clean Linen

Soiled Linen

Portable Equip. Alcove

Nourishment Station

Break Rms./Lockers

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To create a successful hospital environment, the design must provide a clean and supportive space for all users, it must create a satisfactory work environment that provides high quality care to the clients, and blend touches of the home with the technical must haves of a healthcare space. Studies have shown that hospitals with fractured systems lead to less productivity and more work for the staff. Locating the patient rooms, nursing zones, and operating rooms on the upper levels allows for more privacy for the users. Creating spaces that are all inclusive

for communication between the medical staff while maintaining superior patient care. Implementing universal, acuity adaptable patient

Much research has been done on using technology to also increase productivity and enhance user control of the space. In patient rooms, giving the client control of lighting and using interactive technology to keep the patient and family informed throughout their stay can provide a more comfortable environment for healing. Incorporating communication technologies through out nursing stations and other work zones will increase the quality of patient care and enhance the staffs work environment by increasing their interaction and decreasing their workload.

FLOOR PLAN SPATIAL NEEDSSpaces Sq. Footage QauntityPrimaryElevators 460 Sq. Ft. Total 2Stairs 480 Sq. Ft. Total 2Patient Rooms 280 Sq. Ft. Each 14Conference Rooms 555 Sq. Ft. 1Staff Restrooms 165 Sq. Ft. Total 2Public Restrooms 125 Sq. Ft. 1Family Respite Areas 550 Sq. Ft. Total 2Rec/Rehab Room 250 Sq. Ft. 1Workstation 850 Sq. Ft. Total 4Atrium 2500 sq. ft. 1

SupportMeds/Supplies Room 475 Sq. Ft. 1Clean Utility Rooms 365 Sq. Ft. 1Soiled Utility Rooms 350 Sq. Ft. 1Nourishment Station 370 Sq. Ft. Total 2

AdministrationPatient Care Manager Office 210 Sq. Ft. 1Staff Break Room 460 Sq. Ft. 1

Circulation 3,500 Sq. Ft. Total 15,000 Sq. Ft.

EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN - HEALTHCARE - WASH U PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Centralized staff workstation

emphasize a concept of seamless interaction. Seamless interaction between the spaces and users promotes higher performance standards for the staff which in turn makes for a more satisfying and safe healing environment for the patients and their families.

Entry

Conference room

Staff break room

Family respite area

HAND RENDERING & SKETCHES

These sketches and hand renderings are completed using a variety of mediums and techniques including prisma markers, colored pencils, and sketching pencils.

These freehand sketches use the elements and principles of design such as line, form, shape, value, and direction, to create a 3D object or space on a 2D surface.