Leta Bouaphanh

University of Louisiana Lafayette

Class of 2013

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

ThiraAn Authentic Greek Cuisine

Design a restraurant in the exisiting Guaranttee Bank Building in Lafayette, Louisiana, which is insprired by a specific internation-al cuisine.

Thira is a greek restraurant inspired by the architectural hillside community of the island of Santorini, Greece. Thira, the official name of the Greek island has architectural elements that echo the exterior of clean white buildings accented with the blues of the Mediterranean Sea. Santorini Island is composed of bright whtie buildings that interlock with not only one another, but also the rugged geology of the island. This idea of interlocking is found in the restraurant Thira. Interlocking is used in a spatial organization iof the main dining area and is seen in the overlap-ping circular shapes of the suspended ceiling. Besides interlock-ing spatial elements, the interlocking concept is also shown in the finishes of Thira. The whitewashed vertical backlit panels are used throughout the restaurant using the circular shapes that echo the ceiling elemens in the main dining area and reinforce the idea of interlocking. The upholstery also use a pattern of interlocking circles in the blues of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Concept An “oasis” is a place of living water. Water symbolizes life. One begins a journey in life gracefully and calmly, just as water begins it’s journey as a soothing stream seeping into an active river. As this river moves in a forward motion, it encounters many obstacles along the way, just as an individ-ual experiences in one’s own life. This active river eventually transitions into one entity as it moves collectively into a larger body of water. This concept of waterways and fluidity parallels to the path of an individual’s way of life.

Project The proposed project is to design and create a serene and harmonious “oasis” for the body and mind. Locating this building on the corner of Jefferson Street and West Main Street, with sidewalks and creative landscape, will help give the building an urban feel in downtown Lafayette. Cas-cade Fitness will provide a place of leisure, physically and mentally, allowing people to experience a sense of escape from their busy lifestyles.

A pocket park provides a transitional space in order to fill the void of an empty space between the Chase Tower and Cascade Fitness to continue the urban façade on Jefferson Street. This park will also attract the club’s members, as well as the general public, towards a calm and relaxing envi-ronment. The elements of this building will help provide a space of unity. Cascade Fitness is a multi-use building which will provides services such as fitness, spa treatment, food service, and retail. Factors, such as natural light, will be an important concept used to create positive energy for one’s state of mind. Light will be filtered through a glass wall connecting the calm exterior with the active interior. The interior features natural earth tones with a fluid contemporary aesthetic of an “oasis”.

CascadeFitness

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Concept An “oasis” is a place of living water. Water symbolizes life. One begins a journey in life gracefully and calmly, just as water begins it’s journey as a soothing stream seeping into an active river. As this river moves in a forward motion, it encounters many obstacles along the way, just as an individ-ual experiences in one’s own life. This active river eventually transitions into one entity as it moves collectively into a larger body of water. This concept of waterways and fluidity parallels to the path of an individual’s way of life.

Project The proposed project is to design and create a serene and harmonious “oasis” for the body and mind. Locating this building on the corner of Jefferson Street and West Main Street, with sidewalks and creative landscape, will help give the building an urban feel in downtown Lafayette. Cas-cade Fitness will provide a place of leisure, physically and mentally, allowing people to experience a sense of escape from their busy lifestyles.

A pocket park provides a transitional space in order to fill the void of an empty space between the Chase Tower and Cascade Fitness to continue the urban façade on Jefferson Street. This park will also attract the club’s members, as well as the general public, towards a calm and relaxing envi-ronment. The elements of this building will help provide a space of unity. Cascade Fitness is a multi-use building which will provides services such as fitness, spa treatment, food service, and retail. Factors, such as natural light, will be an important concept used to create positive energy for one’s state of mind. Light will be filtered through a glass wall connecting the calm exterior with the active interior. The interior features natural earth tones with a fluid contemporary aesthetic of an “oasis”.

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LegendA. Child CareB. RestroomC. OfficesD. Spa ReceptionistE. Treatment Rooms

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Break away from the traditional displays. Prysm Digital Mannequin and Kiosk engage cus-tomers like never before with gesture and touch enabled displays. It creates an opportunity for human-scale engagement. Customers will be able to access the Bonobos website, Ins-tagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

CONCEPTTECHNOLOGY

Attention Attention Attention! Power on your devic-es and be up-to-date with the latest and hottest gadgets. Broadcasting live on the web from the Bonobos pop-up store in the Meatpacking District of New York City. Tune in to the Bonobos channel for an evolutionary blend of the old and new in men's apparel. The Bonobos pop-up store gives a playful, vibrant, energetic experience as expressed from the store-front attraction of transparent striped colorful graphics. Don’t lose signal there. Be interactive with the digital mannequins featuring the Bonobos brand, so come in and enjoy the show. Let Bono-bos Ninjas and information kiosks guide you through the space with unique, well-tailored, and brightly colored Bonobos merchandise for men from ages 25 and up. But don't just pause and stop there, press play. Head into the recording studio and get your measurements recorded by the Fit Ninjas. Browse their network of merchandise displayed on fixtures of reclaimed wood and boldly striped printed panels that cranks up the volume. Experience the classic and the new. Get with the Bonobos program. It’s only here for a limited time.

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Multi-Colored Printed Screen Panels

Digital Mannequins by Prysm

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Wooden Crates as Seating

Oriented Strand Boards

Saw-Horse Tables by B & N

Wooden Crates Shelves

Custom Door Panels Hanging Fixtures

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