4. hotels
My hotel design experience includes work with two
separate design firms whose primary focus is hotel
and resort projects. During my time with Peggy Dye
and Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, I worked on
several major flag hotels across the country, both
redesign and new construction. I then went on to
work with Architects Van Lom Group in Portland,
Oregon where we completed the schematic design
for the Hotel at New Sisters Village, a 93-unit
boutique hotel designed within an 1880’s theme and
set to be an icon for the tourist city of Sisters, OR. I
have worked on the following hotel projects:
Fairfield Inn
Lumberton, NC
Fairfield Inn
El Centro, CA
Fairfield Inn
Provo, UT
Fairfield Inn
Savannah, GA
Fairfield Inn
Redding, CA
Best Western
Birmingham, AL
Clarion Hotel
Portland, OR
Hampton Inn and Suites
Merced, CA
The Hotel at New Sisters Village
Sisters, OR
Guest Room | Fairfield Inn—Savannah, GA
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5. Lobby | Fairfield Inn—Savannah, GA Breakfast Area | Clarion Hotel—Portland, OR Guest Suite | Hampton Inn and Suites—Merced, CA
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6. the hotel at new sisters village
SISTERS, OR | 79,500 SF
Front Exterior Elevation
This boutique hotel was designed to be a landmark for the newly revitalized tourist town of Sisters, Oregon. The facility will
offer space for small conventions, weddings and much-needed lodging for the city of Sisters. This three-story, wood frame
building is proposed to be built in two phases, with the first phase having fifty-seven rooms, an indoor swimming pool, health
spa, lobby and administrative space. Phase two will have an additional thirty-five suites.
The design review and approval process for this project was extensive and involved several hearings before the Sisters Board
of Commissioners. The hotel design is based on Sisters' 1880s theme, with some of the features inspired by the Pilot Butte Inn
on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon which was constructed in 1917. The design calls for local river rock and pine, as well as
vertical board-and-batten siding and gabled roofs.
The hotel is to be located in the master planned community of Pine Meadow Village and is required to remain consistent with
the existing architecture of the community. Bicycle and walking paths are proposed to connect the hotel to the existing master
plan. The hotel's site placement allows for the full view of the Three Sisters mountains. By positioning the building to face
southwest, the site plan takes advantage of natural solar opportunities. The hotel will incorporate sustainable design and
building methods with the potential of LEED certification.
For the schematic presentation package for this project I created an extensive 3D model using SketchUP™ and comprehensive
renderings in Photoshop™. I also placed the final 3D model onto the site in Google Earth™ in order to conduct light and shadow
studies as well as evaluate sight lines. I was responsible for completing a LEED™ rating analysis on the possible certification
level opportunities, determining that this project would be best suited for seeking Silver Certification under the Commercial
Interiors rating system.
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9. the gallery
STUDENT PROJECT | 9,298 SF
”Noise, crowding, pollution, and the sheer rush of our complex, modern society are rapidly becoming as oppressive to many indi-
viduals as the worst kind of political dictatorship.” - Thomas F. Eagleton
In our modern society we spend our microscheduled days rushing between work and the endless details of our private lives,
always accelerating toward some ultimate, unseen fulfillment of convenience. Little encourages us to pause and look around,
much less think or question. Each successive generation is redefining, some may argue losing, the concept of culture and com-
munity. The Gallery seeks to bring back to life the vitality of the cultural center, a forum for the arts, an environment where
conversation and community meet culture. The Gallery will feature a blend of fine food, fine wine and fine art. It will be a place
that seeks to provide not simply a meal but a cultural experience, a sophisticated atmosphere tailored for the intellectual
crowd, a metropolitan scene modern in style and urban in appeal.
Elevation of Front Facade
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10. First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
“For better or for worse, we are different people in different places...it is architecture's task to stand as an
eloquent reminder of our full potential.” - Alain de Botton
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15. east
STUDENT PROJECT | 4,785 SF
East is an upscale Japanese restaurant and sushi bar
catering to contemporary world travelers. It’s atmos-
phere is modern Asian using sleek lines and a “less is
more” philosophy. Dark woods and lightweight fabrics
add to the Eastern feel. A large open lobby will provide
sleek seating for waiting guests. The hostess stand will
be a piece of art itself, standing out against it’s minimal-
ist surroundings. Japanese prints are displayed
throughout adding an artistic feel. The sushi bar will be
distinct and unique as almost a restaurant unto itself. A
quiet patio with calming water feature will take guests
to memories of Japanese gardens. East will be
equipped with Teppan grills and Hibachi seating that
will add to the restaurant’s exclusive appeal. Enough
tradition to be authentic, enough modern style to be
the hottest spot in town.
Main Dining Floor Plan
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16. farmhouse
PORTLAND, OR | 3,109 SF
Front Facade
This project involved a 3,000 square foot addition to the existing Farmhouse Restaurant. The new space was designed to
house gambling/slot machines and a bar as well as billiards tables and a karaoke stage. The design priorities were to create
cohesion with the existing building while creating an “old west” aesthetic in the new construction.
kentucky fried chicken
CAMAS, WA
This façade renovation project was commissioned by Yum!
Brand, the world’s largest restaurant company, as part of
a campaign to upgrade multiple KFC restaurants nation-
wide to meet a new national branding campaign. This
project called for detailed demolition plans and elevations.
All design work was monitored closely by a design
representative from Yum! to assure the renovation
followed the corporate branding outline. The scope of
this project also included remodeling the restrooms to
meet ADA accessibility standards. Front Facade
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18. van lom house renovation
PORTLAND, OR
This renovation required extensive interior
demolition and construction in order to prepare
this 4,000 square foot house for sale. The house
was built in the 1950s and still retained the
original dated fixtures and finishes in disrepair.
The scope of this project required replacing all
flooring, removing wallpaper, retexturing walls,
repairing drywall, replacing all base molding and
trim as well as all plumbing fixtures for two and
a half baths.
Sustainable design was one of the top priorities.
We replaced all pre-existing flooring with rapidly
-renewable bamboo floors and Greenguard
Certified carpet. All bathrooms were outfitted
with dual flush toilets and Watersense faucets.
The entire house was repainted with no VOC
paints and all new lighting fixtures were Energy
Star rated.
After construction was completed the house
Living Room | After
was staged with furniture and accessories in
neutral styles to appeal to the broadest range of
buyers and enhance the sale. Placards were
designed and placed throughout the house to
call attention to the valuable eco-friendly design
features. The $40,000 renovation took six
months to complete and ultimately added
$150,000 to the value of the house. Living Room | Before Second Bath | Before Master Bedroom | Before
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20. wolfgang puck condominium
STUDENT PROJECT
“Live, love, eat” is Wolfgang
Puck’s motto for life, and therefore
should be the driving force behind
his new concept structure. Just as
these words are uncomplicated
and individual, the spaces we
create will reflect this distinction.
The “live” area will encompass
power and energy by enhancing
this open public space with the
warmth of reds. Balance, comfort,
and renewal will emanate from the
“love” spaces with textures and
colors that reflect the nature of
the adjoining terrace. Working
closely with the live area, The
“eat” spaces will radiate inspira-
tion and enthusiasm with vibrant
citrus tones. While these three
concepts are strongly independent
they will work together in a
harmony that Wolfgang himself
has achieved not only in his
culinary arts but also in his life.
Inspiration Materials and Finishes
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25. holgate flats
PORTLAND, OR
These urban loft-style apartments were
designed for a small lot on the east
side of the city of Portland. The three
story development has ten identical
two-bedroom, two-bathroom units.
With four available garage spaces and
four reserved parking spaces. The bold
colors and contemporary design of the
exterior are intended to enhance the
urban revitalization aesthetic emerging
in this urban area of the city. The units
boast ample daylighting and spacious
outdoor balconies and patios. The
building’s site design and orientation
remain cohesive with the pedestrian
oriented neighborhood.
Front (South) Facade
East Facade West Facade North Facade
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26. blanton meadows apartments
ALOHA, OR
Front Facade
patio
Master
bedroom
Second
bedroom
closet
closet
Bath
room Bath
room
kitchen
entry
dining living
Perspective at Front Facade
patio This sixteen unit development involved extensive wetland area reclamation and included the relocation of an existing
waterway. These two-bedroom, two-bathroom units were designed to meet the standards of the LEED™ for Homes
Typical Floor Plan
rating system.
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28. art.com corporate headquarters
STUDENT PROJECT | 13,330 SF
Art.com operates on the core values of initiative, responsibility, teamwork, integrity,
professionalism and flexibility. With this philosophy in mind, their space will utilize an
open floor plan to encourage teamwork and communication. Their space is to be
flexible but efficient in its layout. The environment will inspire creativity and support
originality while maintaining a responsible professional image. The focus will be on
bringing out distinct creative qualities of art in an easily-accessible manner. The de-
sign will derive inspiration from all art forms and work with the existing architecture
in a design that truly embraces the space.
The space is to accommodate approximately 135 employees and be the na-
tional headquarters overseeing all business affairs of Art.com’s regional and local of-
fices and production facilities. The building was designed by Clive Wilkinson of Clive
Wilkinson Architects and the interior design will reflect his design style and philoso-
phy. The client desires a space that is open and encourages teamwork and communi-
cation. Their space is to be flexible but efficient in its layout and adjacency require-
ments. They require an environment that inspires creativity and supports originality
all while maintaining a responsible professional image.
The desired image for this project will reflect the fluid, open space and vibrant
colors of the existing architecture. The focus will be on bringing out distinct creative
qualities of art in an easily-accessible manner. The design should reflect the client’s
philosophy and core values of initiative, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, profes-
sionalism and flexibility. The space will encourage initiative, teamwork and flexibility
by utilizing an open floor plan with communal work areas. It will also be important
that the headquarters convey responsibility, integrity and professionalism by valuing
function over all else. The design will derive inspiration from all art forms operating
from Clive Wilkinson’s mantra “Architecture is the clothing of space.”
Wilkinson Inspiration Images from Google Headquarters
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33. box
The assignment for this student project was to research a noted furniture designer and become familiar with their design
philosophy and body of work. Then create an object utilizing this research. The design was required to be a functional item
focusing on concept. This lamp was modeled after the philosophy and work of Israeli furniture designer Ronen Kadushin.
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34. anillo table
This student project required an evaluation of a designer chair and then development of a compli-
ment piece. I designed the Anillo table to work distinctly with the Globus chair by Jesus Gasca. The
table reflects the Scandanavian style and simplicity of the chair and utilizes the same
materials of beech plywood and chromed steel.
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35. tudor millwork
Elevation of Finished Millwork Solution
For this student project I was challenged to develop a
millwork solution inspired by the research of a
specific period in history and the development of
furniture design during that period. I was specifically
assigned the Tudor of the Early Renaissance. My
proposed solution for this renovation was based off
of a partial floor plan and elevation of existing
conditions. The finished design reflected the Tudor
Preliminary Design Sketch
design aesthetic.
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36. the wall workstation
The challenge of this project was to create an
interior implied environment by designing a “wall
that has it all.” The requirements were that it was
to be self-supporting, have integrated lighting,
both task and ambient, and have visual
communication between both sides. My design
also provides easy-access electrical and telecom-
munication outlets, overhead storage and art
display space. The plan for this piece was a study
of additive and subtractive forms in 3D mass.
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