CITY CLUB
HAERENGa
skills
- Research-based design
- Critical thinking
- Verbal presentation
- Visual presentation aids
- FF&E selections
digital programs
- Revit 2024
- Enscape rendering
- Adobe Photoshop
design concept
“Haerenga” City Club, located in Auckland, New Zealand, serves as a bridge between traveling business professionals and the cultural heritage of New Zealand. The design was inspired by Maori art and culture, and the space aims to offer travelers shelter and recuperation before, during, and/or after their business endeavors. The design palette draws from the rich, earthy tones of the land and the iridescent hues of paua shells found in the coastal waters. Traditional motifs inspire the design elements throughout the interior in the form of textiles, accessories, and wayfinding elements. This design is a testament to Auckland’s cultural heritage and offers a luxurious haven where global travelers can find both connection and inspiration in the “City of Sails”, an environment that honors the past while embracing the future.
research topics
LOCATION
NZ’S NORTH & SOUTH ISLANDS
- The islands host nearly every type of environment seen on Earth.
- The natural beauty of the islands is a chief point of pride for the country.
CULTURE
The Māori Tribe - Polynesian descent
- Though there is a dark history behind the colonization of NZ, today, Māori culture is celebrated as unique to NZ and honored by all residents.
- Tattoos were used as a form of identification - often spiraled designs.
MOTIFS
- Pāua shell: From the sea. Sea = source of life.
- Koru: spiral of unfurling silver leaf fern frond - new life & beginnings; integral symbol in Māori art, tattoos & carvings.
the design
SCHEMATICS
Pāua Shell
RENDERED FURNITURE PLAN
MATERIALS/PALETTE
PRESIDENTIAL
DINING
MAIN DINING
PRIVATE DINING
PRIVATE DINING
PRIVATE DINING
KITCHEN
BAR/LOUNGE
MANAGER’S OFFICE
ENTRY
COAT CLOSET
BOOKKEEPER’S OFFICE
SUITE
CONFERENCE ROOM
HOUSEKEEPING STORAGE
BUSINESS CENTER
APARTMENT 1
APARTMENT 2
APARTMENT 3
WELLNESS ROOM
RECEPTION
BAR / LOUNGE
PRESIDENTIAL DINING
MEMBER’S BEDROOM
idec national competition
roots
SKILLS
- Research-based design
- Verbal presentation
- Visual presentation aids
- Team collaboration
- FF&E selections
DIGITAL PROGRAMS
- Revit 2023 drafting & modeling
- Enscape rendering
design concept
“Roots” respite space addresses the heightened mental health challenges faced by college students through a design-driven solution:
- Design Elements:
- Customizable Pods: Adjustable lighting and music/sound
- Healthy Market: Fresh food and drink options.
- Comfortable Seating: Safety and relaxation.
- Reservation System: Through an app, students can book private pods for 45 minutes
- Purpose:
- Individual or Social Use
- Daily Retreat for solitude
- Impact: Alleviates anxiety associated with academic pressures, social expectations, and mental health stigmas prevalent on college campuses.
Lavender
Clary Sage
Sandalwood
research topics
- Increasing mental health issues among college students
branding
2. Design elements for mental health
3. Personal control in the built environment
4. Color psychology
5. Nutrition and its link to mental health
6. Impact of caffeine on anxiety
the design
PRIVACY LAYERS
FLOOR PLANS
C
B
A
MAIN FACILITY
DOUBLE POD
SINGLE POD
Legend
A - Main Facility / Market
Public
B - Double User Pod
Semi-Public
Private
C - Single User Pod
EXTERIOR
MAIN FACILITY
NORTH WALL ELEVATION
EXPLODED POD VIEW
DOUBLE POD
SINGLE POD
senior thesis
all access
A
A
A
A
skills
- Research-based design
- Critical thinking
- Verbal presentation
- Visual presentation aids
- FF&E selections
digital programs
- Revit 2024
- Enscape rendering
design concept
All Access is an Inclusive Living Design Center prototype located in Portland, Oregon. Oregon was selected due to its already-in-place initiative toward inclusive housing and universal design. All Access aims to provide educational resources to the community of residential builders and designers regarding the importance of universal design. The facility opens the door of opportunity for independence to the physically disabled and mobility impaired with showrooms of accessible products and systems. Finally, All Access provides the design services needed for clients to implement accessible and/or universal practices into their own homes from the in-house, full-functioning architecture and design firm. With more people desiring to age in place, universal design standards need to be a conversation from the beginning of a residential project; All Access attempts to be a place that feels like home, and aids clients and designers in implementing simple but important design aspects for their physical needs.
research topics
Universal Design
Sustainability
Office Design
Showroom Design
Americans with Disabilities Act
Color Psychology
the design
SCHEMATICS
LEVEL 1 FURNITURE PLAN
STORAGE
SEMINAR
SEMINAR ENTRY
STAIRS
ELEV.
INCLUSIVE LAB
WOMEN’S
CORRIDOR
FAM.
RR.
CORR.
STORAGE
JAN.
MEN’S
ELEC.
FURNITURE SHOWROOM
TECH SHOWROOM
CONSULT.
OFFICE
MANAGER’S OFFICE
KITCHEN
SHOWROOM
BATHRM
SHOWROOM
CLOSET
SHOWROOM
LOBBY
STAIRS
CONFERENCE
LEVEL 2 FURNITURE PLAN
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
ELEV.
P.O. 1
WOMEN’S
COLLAB.
MEN’S
SUPPLY/PRINT
EMPLOYEE CAFE
JAN.
TEAM RM
TEAM RM
RES. LIB.
CORR.
COLLAB
OUTDOOR PATIO
WORKSTATIONS
CONFERENCE
P.O. 2
P.O. 3
P.O. 4
EXTERIOR
RECEPTION
LOBBY
SEMINAR ROOM
CONFERENCE ROOM
KITCHEN SHOWROOM
DESIGN FIRM COLLAB
WORKSTATIONS