Museum of Women in History

Design Make Us Think in Depth and with Dimensionality.

Architecture and Interior Spaces are formed when Abstract Ideations become Concrete Elements.

ESSENCE OF WOMAN

CONCEPTDEVELOPMENT

FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR

MKTGDEPT.

CAFETERIA

RETAIL

LADIESROOM

MENSROOM

KITCHENFLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR

MAIN ENTRANCE: Enter at the Womb

Designed in the shape of a woman, space and materials are used to manipulate how we experience space. Woman as sensual being becomes tactile and thought provoking.

DELIVERY

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICESAt the Head…

Museum of Women in History

ESSENCE OF WOMAN

FLOOR PLAN &MATERIALS

SECOND FLOORART GALLERIES

ABSTRACTION is used to tie art form to female historians.

Made fluid within interior spaces, abstraction forces us to tie intangible thought with tangible reasoning.

Museum of Women in History

ESSENCE OF WOMANMusicians PhilosophersSailors & Pilots Athletes

Art Galleries2nd Floor

Cafeteria 1st Floor

Overlook2nd Floor

Gallery Management

Rest Rooms

Rest Rooms

IIUD Community Center – South Africa

LEED INITIATIVE

HAND RENDERINGS& MATERIALS

Interior Design…LEEDS toward Social Responsibility.It goes beyond aesthetics and can make a difference in people’s lives and communities at large.

HEADQUARTERS / COMMUNITY SERVICE

MARKETING OFFICES& SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

EXECUTIVE OFFICES

ENGINEERS &

MEDICAL CENTER

SEMINARS / CLASSROOMS

OPEN GYM / REFUGE CENTER& ENTERTAINMENT HALL

IIUD Community Center – South Africa

SPACE PLANNINGFLEXIBLE DESIGN

A Flexible Floor Plan converts a two-dimensional organization into a 3-D Pro-Active Initiative.

Urban Planning converts a Legislative Headquarters into a Community Center

LEED INITIATIVE

Low Emitting Materials: Removable Walls Recycled Content: Adhesive Free Floors Renewal Materials: Cork / Bamboo Flooring

Materials Reuse: Local Distributor / Pre-owned Furniture

Low Emitting Materials: Pre-configured Sinks Environmental Paint Carpet/Vinyl Flooring Adhesives

Certified Wood: Harvested - Reception/Seating Water Use Reduction: Plumbing/Lavatory Fixtures

Renewable Material: Soybean Waterless Urinal

Energy Efficiency: All in One Lavatory Sinks

Energy Efficiency: Equipment and Appliances

Recycling: Every Department Equipped with Recycle Bins Exterior Recycle Bins for Convenient Removal

Daylight Views: Every sitting area has view to exterior including Exercise Room.

Regional Sources: Bradley, Armstrong, Greenfan Economic Investment: Dell, HP and GE

IIUD Community Center – South Africa

GREEN MATERIALSLEED CREDIT

Social Justice is accomplished, not just by conscious use of sustainable materials…

SUSTAINABILITY LEEDs…in this case, both by careful use of material and a holistic service to community .

LEED INITIATIVE

The ID: Below the Surface – Based on Feeling.Rooms are contemplative and relaxing.

The EGO: At the Surface – What we personify.Structurally, the house rests on client’s aggressive and career-minded style.

The SUPER EGO: Rationality – To do what’s rightCommon Areas furnished with sustainable materials.

OFFICE

LIVING/DINING

OUTDOORENTERTAINMENT

ENCLOSEDOUTDOOR SEATING

GUEST APARTMENT

KITCHEN

Residential Home – San Juan, PR

2-D Renderings& Space Planning

Sustainability…Addresses duality of nature. It is both organic and emotive, and is at the root of psychological health. This house addresses the client’s psyche; yet, houses environmentalConditioning.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Residential Home – San Juan, PR

3-D Renderings& Perspectives

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALSArchitectural- Concrete Walls- - Recycled Content Wood- Natural Stone- Environmental AdhesivesDecorative- Hypoallergenic Fibers- Recycled Glass Furniture- Found Objects Lighting

Residential Home – San Juan, PR

3-D MODELING

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

The scale model demonstrates architectural style. Special considerations were made to address climate; allergic condition of a young adult; as well as meet client standards and design needs.

CEILING HEIGHTS

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

3-D COMPUTER

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

Modelled to showcase Joseph Albers’ artistic style, this Hotel Boutique comprises all of the artistic elements that defines this artist.

MODELLING

Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Sense of Repetition Refer to Examples (All) Finish Influenced by Albers’ “Study of Leaves” Color Study Refer to Example C

Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Architectural Designs Refer to Example A

Back Lit Panels Influenced by Albers’ Architectural Design Refer to Examples D & E

Furnishings Influenced by Albers’ Backlit Walls Refer to Examples D * E

Architectural Elements Influenced by Albers’ Backlit Walls Refer to Examples D * E

Architecture Influenced by Albers’ Sense of Repetition Refer to Examples (All)

Furniture Layout Influenced by Albers’ Sense of Repetition Refer to Examples (All)

Ex. A Ex. B Ex. DEx. C Ex. E Ex. F

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

PHOTOSHOP

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

Design…is inspired by artistic creativity.

Every architectural element, furniture layout and material selection is directly related to his artistic creativity.

RENDERINGS

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOORTHIRD FLOOR

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

2-D PHOTOSHOP

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

A color theorist, furniture designer and photographer, the floor plan and color paletteis derived from Albers sense of depth, repetition, dimensionality, use of perspective and contrast.

RENDERINGS

RESTAURANT CEILING LIGHTING

Private spaces are highly customized and electrical considerations are based on architectural elements

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

LIGHTING

WALL ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTINGS

Architectural Space promotes some of the less known artistic work of Josef Albers.

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

SPACIAL PLANNING

Private spaces are highly customized and electrical considerations are based on architectural elements

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

ARCHITECTURALLIGHTING

Private spaces are highly customized.

Material selections are based on specific criteria.

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

MATERIALSELECTIONS

Design comes full circle to tell a story in both function and form. A children’s museum in historic Jersey City re-enacts its settlement from early Lenape through the Industrial Era.

HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM

MUSEUM DESIGN

SITE SURVEY &CREATIVE PROCESS

SENSE OFEXPLORATI

ON

ENGINEERINGINDUSTRY

LOCOMOTIVEINDUSTRY

SENSE OFCULTURE

HISTORYSENSE OF

FIRST FLOOR / LOBBY

The first floor lobby reception area is designed to portray early industry, housing an early rustic style train station; train ride and all. The floor plan is derived from history.

HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM

MUSEUM DESIGN

PLANNINGSPACE

TICKET BOOTH

TRAIN RIDE

The story begins at the Trail of the Lenape - a holographic journey through a village that leads through to more interactive and sensory experiences

HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM

MUSEUM DESIGN

RESEARCH &CREATIVE PROCESS

EXPLORE HUDSON’S SHIP

JUNGLE GYM BOAT

Moving forward n the history, exploration and Travel are at the onset of what becomes the development of Jersey City.

HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM

CREATIVE PROCESSRESEARCH &

MUSEUM DESIGN

Hotel Boutique – Inspired by Albers

& ADA COMPLIANCE

Thematic, the train becomes a very focal point in this museum, evident at checkpoint. This pit stop at the entrance is infused with sensory exploration.

ENGINEERING

MUSEUM DESIGN

CAFETERIA / THEATRE

ADMINISTRATIVE WING

FIRST FLOOR / LOBBY

Yet, during the entire design process, technical analysis is not omitted as is neither compliance and fire and safety codes.

ELECTRICAL PLAN

HUDSON’S NETHER NETHERLANDS MUSEUM

MUSEUM DESIGN

COMPLIANCE & CODETECHNICAL DRAWINGS

MEZZANINE GALLERIES

EAST SECTION

SOUTH SECTION

WEST SECTION

ADA COMPLIANCIES

SAFETY CODES

Private Residences. Full Kitchen Renovation Projects, which include Electrical, Plumbing, Millwork, and General Construction.

Cohn Residence – West Orange

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Cohn Residence – West Orange

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Private Residences. Full Bathroom Renovation Project, which include Electrical, Plumbing, Custom Cabinetry and General Construction.

Mikulski Residence – West Orange

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

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Lubitken Residence – Englewood

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Trzepinski Residence – Elmwood Pk.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

KITCHEN DESIGN

Private Residences. Full Kitchen Renovation Projects, which include Electrical, Plumbing, Millwork, and General Construction.

Popek Residence – Lodi, NJ

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Private Residences. Full Kitchen Renovation Projects, which include Electrical, Plumbing, Millwork, and General Construction.

Siddiqui Residence – Saddlebrook

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Tarachyn Residence – Elmwood Park

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Private Residences. Full Kitchen Renovation Projects, which include Electrical, Plumbing, Millwork, and General Construction.

Lapid Residence – Saddlebrook, NJ

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Lipari Residence – Mahwah, NJ

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

PRIVATERESIDENCE

Thank you for taking the time to view my portfolio. I hope my abilities meet with your approval, and I hope to meet you in person for an interview.

Marta O’Conner, Interior Designer

973.452.4112