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Lorraine Clare INTERIOR DESIGN

PORTFOLIOBY LORRAINE WHITELAND

PROJECTS


2. FINAL PROJECT - LEVEL 4

4. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

6. DETAILED WORKING DRAWINGS

9. LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT

14. FINAL PROJECT


Project: Final Project - Level 4

Type: Residential

Brief: To create an innovative communal accomodation design for a new local Iyengar yoga retreat.

Project Details:Project 4 required us to create an innovative spatial design for a shared yoga retreat for up to six residents. As well as being appropriately responsive to a local location of our choice, the decorative scheme also required us to give a modern interpretation of the Art Deco style. My mood board demonstrates how I approached this. The research leg of this project focused particularly on in-depth location research, the images on this page detail research into the immediate area of the retreat, as well as the wider park and looked at everything from human impact (see below right reflective journal image) through to local flora and fauna. The image below left is a drawing of Whitlingham parkland trees in a 16th century Indian style explored in my research. The shapes this created went on to be very significant to my design.

We also learnt how to apply spatial strategies to the division of space in this project. I opted for a cluster strategy which is best appreciated in my first digitally drawn plan on the following page. With the aid of sketch models (bottom right), I designed pods that were inspired by the shapes of my parkland trees as well as Broadland boat houses, these can be seen on a hand drawn render on the following page.

Research Location Research Design Development

Mood Board


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Plan completed in AutoCAD Hand drawn & rendered visual

Section drawn in AutoCAD & rendered in Photoshop


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Project Details:The Conceptual Design Project required us to design a conceptually driven Pop-up stand appropriate for a specific brand (Fishers Gin) and function (outdoor festival). My concept “connectivity” was inspired by location research (Aldeburgh, Suffolk – close to where Fishers is distilled, locality being an important ‘unique selling point’ for the brand) and their Scandinavian style of branding. For example, the promotional photograph bottom right I called a ‘hyggeligt’ gathering with Fishers and researched the Danish concept of hygge. ‘Connectivity’ is an amalgamation of the interconnected architecture of fisherman’s huts on Aldeburgh beach and the social elements of hygge which puts a lot of emphasis into the importance of ‘togetherness’ inspiring me to design a space that would actively encourage convivial activity.

The second half of the project focused on how to process this into a successful design resolution, requiring us to use sophisticated and creative design development practises. As well as drawing upon previously learnt skill, I also utilised the benefits of sketch models and overlay drawing to develop my design, an example of which can be seen in the middle left image. My 3D drawing also advanced in this project. My SketchUp model was quite sophisticated in its depth and elemental composition and my rendering showcased new skills such as how to create light effects and using shadowing to best effect (image bottom right).

Project: Conceptual Design

Type: Commercial

Brief: To design a conceptually inspired pop-up stand for Fishers Gin

Research

Concept - Connectivity

3D visual of seating area drawn in SketchUp & rendered in Photoshop

Design development sketch for seating area


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The Fishers pop-up floor plan drawn in AutoCAD


Project Details:

The Detailed Working Drawings project required us to design a reception desk for a multi-functional building. The project aimed to teach us the skills to research and assess appropriate material choices as well as how to create a professional detailed working drawing package that can communicate the particulars of the design and its construction.

After considering a range of criteria including environmental and sustainability, durability and performance and aesthetic opportunities, I opted for a combination of cork and plywood, which I considered to be a warm and familiar material choice that would be inviting and approachable for the wide range of people who might require assistance.The finished drawing package demonstrates a wide range of new skills. For the first time we created ‘detail’ drawings illustrating the construction specifics of the design. These drawings also demonstrate a competent handling of the software, illustrating how to communicate multiple levels of information (for example in the handling of annotation and adding dimensions) while still maintaining the highest level of professional presentation such as demonstrated in the exploded isometric drawing on page 8. This truly tested our understanding of our design’s construction and demonstrated our skills in SketchUp as proper use of the components tool was essential.

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Project: Detailed Working Drawings

Type: Commercial

Brief: To design a wheelchair accessible reception desk using detailed working drawings to convey construction specifications.

Detail drawings produced in AutoCAD


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Rear view of reception desk, drawn in SketchUp & rendered in Photoshop

Front view of reception desk, drawn in SketchUp & rendered in Photoshop


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Exploded Isometric of Reception Desk Drawn in SketchUp & presented in AutoCAD

Project Details:The commercial design project required us to work on an interior proposal for a commercial client where branding is a significant consideration for the design of the space. We were asked to create a design for a WeWork office in Greenwich, London. WeWork specialises in providing work spaces and premises for new businesses and entrepreneurs. The finished design needed to provide flexible working spaces that aligned with the WeWork brand and ethos and demonstrated innovation in its handling of existing architectural features.My concept ‘flourishing’ stemmed from extensive local research including local architectural features and the healthy well-being promoted by Greenwich’s outdoor culture and extensive recreational opportunities. Well-being was also a significant feature in my ‘living workplace’ research that analysed the newest thinking in creating a happy and therefore ‘productive’ workforce. In this research principles such as ensuring employees are exposed to natural daylight and environment were identified as important to welfare. ‘Flourishing’ also felt very appropriate for an entrepreneurial orientated client community and brand. To take the concept into research I used organic shapes and movement to inspire the three-dimensional development of the design bringing nature into the space at a subliminal level.Our Zoning and space planning skills were also more thoroughly tested requiring complex, three-dimensional analysis when considering the housing of certain functions (e.g. WC’s and showers need to be in an enclosed space), acoustic considerations (meeting and recreational spaces need to be kept apart) and the physical restrictions of the architecture, i.e. where can hard boundaries be implemented and ensuring complete wheelchair accessibility to all building functions.

Project: Large Commercial Project

Type: Commercial

Brief: To design a conceptually inspired spatial design appropriate to client, function & brand.

‘WeWork’ brand research

The Concept

Design development sketches


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Ground floor plan of WeWork offices drawn in AutoCAD

The finished floor plan showcases many accomplishments in the project. The concept can be seen in the organic shaping of tables, desks and counters in addition to the special features I designed. The section on page 12 and the rendering on page 13 illustrates these in more detail. The plan its self is truly multi-functional, with meeting areas placed in more sociable locations as well as in enclosed spaces, meaning that they can be both informal or strictly professional depending on what is required. Similarly, there are quiet work areas well away if not separated and enclosed from the breakout areas and dining spaces. Careful consideration has also been given to wheelchair accessibility. All building functions can be carried out on the ground floor. On page 12 I have also included my lighting plans for the space. These represent a considerable achievement for the project as they demonstrate a good understanding of lighting a commercial working environment, with quality task lighting supporting decorative and general lighting where ever appropriate. Consideration has also been given to illuminating way-finding signage. The plan also demonstrates a reasonable understanding of circuiting a complex architectural environment.


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Mezzanine level floor plan produced in AutoCAD


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Ground floor and mezzanine lighting plans produced in AutoCAD

Ground floor section produced in AutoCAD


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Rendered visual of ‘hot desks’ & meeting spaces

Furniture Board

The decorative scheme needed to be both fitting for the concept and appropriate for a commercial environment marking a further development in skill set. My space takes much inspiration from the natural environment in an evocation of my concept ‘flourishing’. From lagoon greens through to inky sunset blues, the material choices are light and natural and supporting textiles uplifting and vibrant. For the floor, two timber tones of hard-wearing commercial grade Amtico were selected, providing a tough, acoustically absorbent choice that looks surprisingly naturalistic. Other interesting decorative choices include Tom Raffield pendants that abstractly reflect the concept ‘flourishing’. This project marked my first attempt at an alternative sample presentation (above). I used an MDF board to decoratively display different material choices. The paint brushes and fabrics can all be removed from the board for closer examination or for assembly with other scheme components.

Sample Presentation


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Project Details:The final project provided an opportunity to demonstrate all of the skills learned over the course as well as focus on a personal area of interest. Our brief asked us to design around an existing space to house either a retail, hospitality or residential premises located in Queen Village, Philadelphia. I chose the residential brief. As my other projects demonstrate I have a keen interest in the holistic application of interior design and so for my special area of interest I wanted to explore how interior design can be used to enhance the mental well-being of its inhabitants. The brief also asked that the question ‘what does it mean to be creative?’ be reflected upon in our proposal. To answer this question with contextual relevance I looked into Philadelphia artists Isaiah Zagar and Wharton Esherick. Esherick’s work was particularly inspirational to me, I loved the ‘prismatic’ style of working he adopted in the 1930’s.

To research my area of interest I studied a publication by architect Ben Channon ‘Happy By Design’ which examines how we can improve the mental well-being of the inhabitants of buildings and interiors. As part of his argument he cites the philosophies of mindfulness as a guiding principle. Allowing ourselves to fall into long spells of reverie can be damaging to our well-being. Ben promotes creating ‘moments of joy’ in our designs to help keep people in the present moment with engaging surroundings. This heavily inspired my concept ‘Charmingly Unexpected’ where aestheticism and creativity and considered human concentric design, meet to bring joy to the everyday rituals of life.

Project: Project 8: Final Project

Type: Residential

Brief: To design multiple premises for visiting creative people and tourists within a challenging architectural space

Key pieces of research

Area of Interest

Concept Image & Statement

Isaiah Zagar Wharton Esherick

Creative Living


Abstract Model SketchIn this project we used abstract modelling to develop our three-dimensional design resolutions. This proved to be a very inspiring approach. The idea was to produce quick spontaneous models that could be on some level responsive to concept and inspiring research. The prismatic shapes of Wharton Esherick permeated my approach as you can be seen in the bottom right abstract model photograph. To extract inspiration from the models we then needed to sketch over them trying out different ideas. From my concept ‘charmingly unexpected’ I knew I wanted to develop unusual and engaging design interventions for the space. So, ideas such as the bed canopy (see top right abstract model sketch was very informative for my design. Again, the triangular and angular construction techniques are an abstract translation of those prismatic shapes. My finished designs can be seen in the section right and digital drawing and render beneath. In the section of unit 2 you can see the sloping construction of the sleeping area. The shapes have then gone on to inspire a ‘Charmingly Unexpected’ kitchen design with triangular upper level kitchen units. The prismatic shaped model, although simplified for the existing architecture of unit 3, created a very unusual design intervention in the relaxation area, not only creating design interest but also helping to create a cosier more relaxing space in what is a high-ceilinged room, further drawing upon my conceptual inspirations.

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Abstract Model Unit 3 relaxation area drawn in SketchUp and rendered in Photoshop

Unit 2 Section produced in AutoCAD


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