The document outlines several design projects including:
1. Designing an assisted living community in White Rock, Canada with studio and one-bedroom apartments clustered around common spaces.
2. Designing a multi-generational house in Charleston, SC for a senior couple and their child, ensuring accessibility.
3. Designing interior spaces for Martha Stewart's pied-a-terre in Charleston, including a living room, kitchen and bedroom.
2. Goal
Create an assisted living
community that the floor plan is
based on a geometric pattern of
a fabric.
·· Overall space planning should
be simple, minimizing corridors
length and centralizing of the
main common spaces.
·· Age range of residents is
67 - 98. About 23% are
wheelchair-bound.
·· Unit clusters should be a
combination of studio and one-
bedroom apartments.
·· Common spaces to include:
foyer or entry, offices, common
dining room, common living
room, serving kitchen, central
nurses’s office, wellness space
or physical therapy, common
laundry, and garden or
patio space.
·· Adhere to ADA codes
Location
White Rock, a suburban area of
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
RESIDENTIAL for Seniors
Assisted Living Complex
NFurniture plan
3. NReflective Ceiling Plan
Inspiration Fabric
Apartment CARPET
Flooring
Paint 2
(Bravado Red, sw6320)
Paint 1
(Basket Beige, sw6143)
Chiang Mai - Schumacher
(Aquamarine)
5. Bedroom - PERSPECTIVE
Living room - PERSPECTIVE
Onebedroom
Apartment
ENLARGED PLAN N
2
1
ELEVATION (EAST)2
ELEVATION (SOUTH)1
6. RESIDENTIAL for seniors
Gavin Multi-Generation House
Goal
Design a residential home for a
senior couple that is in need of
moving in with their child. The
home is to be multi-generational
where the senior couple is to
age in place.
·· Work in teams of two.
(Kelly Rodgers)
·· Adhere to ADA codes
Client Profile
Barbara Gavin (76)
• Barbara was diagnosed
with macular degeneration
disease, which left her with
limited amounts of vision out of
her peripherals.
Bill Gavin (85)
• Bill had a stroke which left him
with limited movement in his
legs and no movement in his
left hand. He needs a cane
to walk and is unable to climb
stairs. Bathroom usage has
become a problem, as he
ages, especially needing help
to get to the bathroom.
Location
Charleston, SC
Created Using
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
Model Building
Created in AutoCAD (Kelly Rodgers & Marie Majeski)
1st
Rendered in Photoshop then by hand (Marie Majeski)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
Furniture Plan - 1ST
Floor N
2
1
Created in AutoCAD (Kelly Rodgers & Marie Majeski)
1st
Rendered in Photoshop then by hand (Marie Majeski)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
NFurniture Plan - 2nd
Floor
2
1
7. Barbara Gavin’s Bedroom
Bill Gavin’s Bedroom
Bill & Barbara Gavin’s living room
Created in AutoCAD (Marie Majeski)
Rendered in Photoshop then by hand (Marie Majeski)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
ELEVATION (north)1
Created in AutoCAD (Marie Majeski)
Rendered in Photoshop then by hand (Marie Majeski)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
ELEVATION (south)2
8. Created in SketchUP (Marie Majeski)
Rendered in SketchUP, Photoshop & by Hand (Kelly Rodgers)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
Dining ROOM - PERSPECTIVECreated in SketchUP (Marie Majeski)
Rendered in SketchUP, Photoshop & by Hand (Kelly Rodgers)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
Kitchen - Perspective
Created in SketchUP (Marie Majeski)
Rendered in SketchUP, Photoshop & by Hand (Kelly Rodgers)
*All materials & furnishings in project chosen by Kelly Rodgers
LIVING ROOM - PERSPECTIVE
9. Goal
·· Select an antique upholstered
piece of furniture for a
makeover.
·· Finishes are to be in keeping
with a specific historic period.
·· Colors, textures, patterns and
other architectural finishes
should reflect the historic style
without reproducing an exact
copy of a historic piece.
·· Select textiles that update the
style and yet remain true to the
original intent of the period.
Created Using
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
Textiles
French Neoclassical Style
Original
10. Design Statement
Martha Stewart is in the process
of building a pied-a-terre in
Charleston, SC. The space
will be open with large windows
facing the beautiful harbor to
allow the natural light to flow in.
Goal
·· Create a pied-a-terre for
a celebrity when they are
visiting Charleston.
·· The space must include the
following spaces: kitchen,
dining, living room, master
bedroom, closet, powder
room, laundry and coat closet.
·· You may add or alter spaces
if your client necessitates
additional functions.
Location
Charleston, SC
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
RESIDENTIAL
Martha Stewart’s Pied-a-terre
2ND
FLOOR - ELEVATION (EAST)3
BUILDING SECTION (NORTH)2
1ST
FLOOR - ELEVATION (EAST)1
NFURNITURE PLAN - 3RD
FLOOR
2
2
NFURNITURE PLAN - 1ST
FLOOR
4
1
3
NFURNITURE PLAN - 2ND
FLOOR
2
12. Design Process
Sand House
Design Statement
Inspired by a sand castle, the
architecture of this home draws
from the surrounding natural
elements of the Grand Cayman.
The open floor plan allows for an
airy living room, that promotes
family interaction in all spaces
while taking advantage of the
views.
Goal
·· Design and construct a
triple cell vacation house,
approximately 1500 sq. ft.,
using repeated prismatic forms
as a design source.
·· The house must be comprised
of basic geometrical cell forms
connected to each other in a
compatible manner.
·· Provide floor level changes in
the house to the maximum of
three risers.
·· Interior space to include:
foyer, living area, dining area,
kitchen, master bedroom, two
bathrooms, fireplace, laundry
room, rear and front entrances.
Location
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Created Using
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
Model Building
14. Interior Space
Dream Studio
Design Statement
This sun room studio was
designed for an interior designer
who appreciates a modern
design. The duel level room has a
studio on the second level. The
space is completely functional
with a built-in bookcase, sink,
drafting table, computer desk
and task table.
Goal
·· Design a 3-D personal studio.
·· Personalize the space to reflect
your own personality, interests,
and functional needs.
·· Analyze your own needs and
incorporate them into the
space in a functional as well as
aesthetically pleasing manner.
·· Space minimal requirements
include: drafting table, sitting,
computer area, storage,
and library.
Location
Isle of Palms, SC
Created Using
Photoshop
Model Building
15.
16. Sketches
Furniture Throughout History
Medieval period
Chest - Gothic style
Medieval period
Trestle Table - Gothic style
Medieval period
Cupboard - Gothic style
Ancient period (roman)
Lectus
Ancient period (roman)
Tripod table
Rococo (French)
Bureau plat - Louis xv style
1759
Baroque (English)
Highboy - William & Mary style
17th
century
Renaissance (French)
Armoire
15th
& 16th
century
Renaissance (English)
Ware Bed
1590
Rococo (English)
Stool - Chippendale style
18th
century
17. Sketches
Seating Throughout History
Rococo Revival
Sofa
1868-70
Neoclassical (french)
Side chair - Louis XVI style
Early 18th
century
Neoclassical (English)
Armchair - hepplewhite style
Early 18th
century
Rococo (French)
Chair - Louis xv style
18th
century
Ancient period (Egyptian)
King Tut Folding Chair
Gothic revival
Armchair
1855
Renaissance (Spanish)
Leather Chair w/ exposed studs
15th
& 16th
century
Rococo (English)
Chair - Chippendale style
1750
Coronation - Chair
Barcelona Chair
1929
Baroque (English)
Chair - William & Mary style
Late 17th
century
Ancient period (Greek)
Klismos Chair
18. Goal
Design a boutique hotel for a
developer who is revamping an
urban space in the downtown
section of Florence, SC.
·· The design should include:
hotel-style rooms, lobby space,
restaurant, offices, function and
meeting spaces
·· The design solution must
include a sensitive response to
sustainable design, accessible
and universal design, through
appropriate space planning
within the spatial envelope,
code compliance, lighting, and
interior finishes and furnishing.
·· Adhere to ADA codes
Location
Florence, SC
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
HOSPITALITY
The Florence Hotel
BAR - PERSPECTIVE
RESTAURANT - PERSPECTIVE
NFURNITURE PLAN - 1ST
FLOOR
19. FURNITURE PLAN - 2nd
FLOOR N
Double / double GUEST ROOM - PERSPECTIVE
King GUEST ROOM - PERSPECTIVE
20. Goal
Design a retail space, working
with an existing floor plan.
Design Considerations:
·· Display of the Merchandise:
from the street, inside the
store, consider special display
structures
·· Finishes: Integrate finishes
selections with overall design
concept, Do not compete with
the merchandise (enhance it)
·· Entrance / Store Front: Make
sure there is a clearly defined
entrance. Also consider the
Inside to outside relationship.
Location
King Street, Charleston, SC
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Photoshop
Hand Rendering
SPECIALTY DESIGN
Sweet Grass Flower Shop
Entrance - PERSPECTIVE
NReflective Ceiling PlanFURNITURE PLAN N
3 4
1
2
ELEVATION (south)2
ELEVATION (north)1
22. Goal
Locate a local business that is
in need of a “fresh” new look.
Using a photograph of the front
public entry, front desk, or lobby
area for guidance, create a
new look for the area using only
sustainable products.
·· Select appropriate materials
for an interior environment and
develop aesthetically pleasing
texture and color pallets while
remaining conscience of
the environmental impact of
the selections.
·· Materials to be selected but not
limited to: flooring, ceiling, wall
surfaces, counter top materials,
metal fittings, fixed lighting and
cabinet finishes.
Location
Mount Pleasant, SC
Created Using
Photoshop
Illustrator
Hand Rendering
MATERIALS
Pitt Street Pharmacy
After Before
Stool fabric Counter top
Floor Tile Step Tile
23. Lighting
Driftwood Pendent
Goal
Design and create a visual
prototype of a lamp.
·· The lamp should be sculptural
lamp, not a lamp shade.
·· The skeleton or frame of the
lamp can be constructed in the
material of the student’s choice.
·· Minimum dimension in any
direction is 18”.
·· The light needs to be diffused
in some way.
Created Using
Driftwood
Wood glue
Wooden pegs
Wire
24. ADVANCE CORPORATE
Zac Brown Corporation
Design Statement
Zac Brown is in the process
of creating a new corporate
headquarters for his new cooking
show. Reclaimed woods with
natural textures and colors will
seduce the eyes; while the smell
of southern cooking will seduce
the nose. With an industrial feel,
this space will be a modern
functional design that will help
Zac Brown’s recipes come alive.
Goal
·· Create a company in year
2030, for a celebrity who has
grown older and is looking for
a way to revamp his or her
career.
·· The office space should
support all marketing, and
sales operations for the new
company.
·· The design should reflect: the
stage persona of the celebrity,
Green design, and LEED aware
design features,
·· Adhere to ADA codes
Location
Nashville, TN
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Photoshop
Model Building
FURNITURE PLAN - 1st
FLOOR N
25. FURNITURE PLAN - 2nd
FLOOR N
Reflective ceiling plan - 2nd
FLOOR N
Reflective ceiling plan - 1st
floor N
26. Wall covering 1
(Petrified forest by glass tile)
WC-1CARPET Flooringcf-1 cf-4 Ceramic tile
Paint 3
(renwick rose beige, sw2804)
pt-3Paint 1
(ruskin room green, sw0042)
pt-1 Paint 2
(Classic sand, sw0056)
pt-2
Finish materials plan - 1st
floor N
Finish materials plan - 2nd
floor N
Marketing - Elevation (North)
Research & Development Assistant - Elevation (east)
27. Research & Development ASSISTANT - PERSPECTIVE
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE - PERSPECTIVE BAR - PERSPECTIVE
BAR - PERSPECTIVE
28. RECEPTION
DESK
Advance Detailing
Zac Brown Corporation
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Elevation (southeast)Elevation (southwest)
Elevation (northeast)Elevation (northwest)
Section 1 Section 2
Reception desk
Enlarged plan N
29. Bathroom
vanity
Advance Detailing
Zac Brown Corporation
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Elevation (south)Bathroom vanity
Enlarged plan N
Elevation (east) Elevation (West)
Section 1
30. Bar
Advance Detailing
Zac Brown Corporation
Created Using
AutoCAD
SketchUP
Section 1
Elevation (west) Elevation (north)
Elevation (south)Elevation (east)
Bar
Enlarged Plan N