2. Office
MFS Corp ora te La w Fi rm
01 RECEPTION
02 MAIN CONFERENCE
03 SECOND CONFERENCE
04 SECRETARIES
05 PRIVATE OFFICES
06 LIBRARY
07 CAFETERIA
08 PARALEGALS
09 COPY ROOM
Project Brief
Size: 7,200 s.f.
29 employees
Use: Office
2 1 7
Law Firm
Location: Madison, WI
Client: MFS
3
Completed: 2005
at UW- Madison
6 8 8 9 Opposite Page: The waiting
area is defined by a curving
soffit and flooring change. The
Barcelona Chair is accented
with artwork by Orit Zeidman.
4 4 Clockwise from Upper Left, 1:
The main corridor along the law-
yer’s private offices is adjacent
to the secretary stations ensur-
ing ease of communication. 2:
The interior of McWalters, Fitzpatrick, & Schultz was based on a the design of the space. The corridor walls feature painted sections The perimeter of the floor plan
is made up of private offices
scheme needing strong separation, allowing for the concentrated framed around birch wood and aluminum metal. The parallel secre- 5 5 for the firm’s lawyers. Three
conference rooms and a law
work of its lawyers. The public spaces were designed with rich mate- tary stations are highlighted with marble transaction counters. The library provide efficient spaces
for meetings and research. 3:
rials in subdued tones to give an established look to the firm’s image. plan includes two conference rooms, twelve private offices, eight A detail of built-in casework for
the main conference room.
classic modernism brands a law firm
The modernity of the space is achieved through interesting shapes secretary stations, and eight paralegals.
and material choices. Architectural detailing was a key element in
MFS Corporate Law Firm www.ktuskadesigns.com
3. Office
Y d v u nt gs i& g R Aug b r ic c
A
o er i n e n y
Left: The Espresso
Café, adjacent to the
Town Square has seat-
ing along the windows.
This open kitchen has
a built-in refrigera-
tor, sink, storage, and
espresso machine for
long nights at the of-
fice. Below: Young and
Rubric not only desired
a new office, but also
a new graphic identity.
Their logo is featured
behind the glass, wood,
and stone reception
desk. Clients can com-
fortably wait on custom
banquettes. The main
conference was pur-
posefully placed adja-
cent to the waiting area
that is defined by a sof-
fit finished in putty gray
paint and turquoise
carpet.
The concept behind Young and 01 RECEPTION
02 MAIN CONFERENCE
Rubric’s open plan ad agency was 03 SECOND CONFERENCE
the strong belief in collaboration 04 SECRETARIES
05 PRIVATE OFFICES
and communication among its 06 TOWN SQUARE
07 ESPRESSO CAFÉ
staff. An asymmetrical radial floor 08 OPEN WORK ZONE
09 COPY ROOM
plan forms the basis for a non-tra-
ditional environment. The office is 4
Project Brief
divided in three zones: work, so- Size: 7,200 s.f.
cial, and client. Each area has a 22 employees
Use: Office
distinct purpose. The social zone
Advertising Agency
is comprised of the Town Square 3 1 9
Location: Madison, WI
and Espresso Café. Here employ- Client: Young & Rubric
ees can take a break and chat 5 2
Completed: N/A
with co-workers. In the client zone, (school project)
there is the main reception area
and two conference rooms. The Above: An axon view shows the
relationship of spaces within
conference rooms are equipped Young and Rubric. Left: The
6 7 8 floor plan’s configuration is cen-
with state-of-the-art technology tered around two core masses
that contain offices, conference
enabling the firm to present stun- rooms, and the copy room. All
ning presentations. The work zone other areas are formed along
the perimeter.
is comprised of 12 low-height cubi-
cles and 8 open-door offices orien-
tated toward the exterior. an environment that invigorates the mind
Young & Rubric Advertising Agency www.ktuskadesigns.com
4. Retail
Mango t&aSean iJohn
Opposite: Top: The floor plan of
Project Brief MNG by Mango is divided into
a front and back area. Moor-
Size: ish style screens are featured
a t t h e A l n t a A r p o r t 2,600 s.f. (Mango) throughout the space. Bottom:
The rendering illustrates the
710 s.f. (Sean John) neutral palette that highlights
the clothing of Mango. Top:
Use: Retail Despite the small footprint of
Sean John, sportswear, tailored,
HMS Host wanted to visualize how the interior landscape Location: Atlanta Airport outerwear and more had to be
of the Atlanta Airport would change with the addition of Client: HMS Host featured. Bottom: A palette of
zebrawood, cream flooring, and
an array of high-end shopping venues. Included in the Completed: 2008 stainless metal detailing results
in a stylish shopping retreat.
proposed stores was the addition of the Spanish retailer
MNG by Mango and pop-star Sean Comb’s outlet Sean
John. The biggest challenge was to design the stores so
that they reflected their brands standards and fit into the
constraints of small footprints. The renderings were cre-
ated by making three-dimensional models in AutoCAD
and then applying color and objects in Photoshop.
the traveler’s fashion oasis
Mango and Sean John at the Atlanta Airport www.ktuskadesigns.com
5. Hospitality
Marriott Chicago Downtown
Magnificent Mile
Left: Five check-in “pods” offer
greater privacy for hotel pa-
trons. The organic design motif
on the check-in desks contin-
ues from one to the next and
also wraps the corners. Custom
gradient-colored glass panels
anchor the check-in area. Be-
low: The planning of the lobby
centers around the bar featur-
ing the two-story 3-Form and
laser-cut metal “torchiere”. The
mood of the space dramatically
alters as lighting changes in
the “torch” from reds to golds
to blues. Modular seating al-
lows for flexibility in various
social groupings for end-users.
A grand staircase was added to
the space to offer greater con-
nection to the second floor res-
taurant and elite zone.
A major goal for the renovation at
Marriott Downtown Chicago was
to integrate Marriott International’s
Great Room Concept into the once Upper Left Top: “Cocktail Cub-
bies” offer intimate seating op-
traditional lobby layout of this gate- tions of gold clad banquettes
way property located along the Mag- and deeply hued settees. Upper
Left Bottom: The concierge desk
nificent Mile. The scope of the project clad in gold tile is highlighted
with B+N Iconic Panels. Upper
included renovation and relocation Right: The material palette and
of the restaurant and elite zone and furnishings for the lobby create
an updated look for the Mar-
finish updates to all public corridors, 4 riott Great Room concept. Left:
A major goal for the new floor
meeting rooms and ballrooms. I was plan was to create directional
given the tasks of creating presenta- guidance and a more usable
lobby space for end-users by
tions graphics and material boards, 3 1 9
integrating the various “Great
Room” zones.
finish palettes, FF&E specifications,
developing details, & ensuring conti-
Project Brief
nuity in all spaces being renovated. 5 2 Size: 50,000 s.f.
I worked closely with the custom
6-story renovation
lighting and carpet manufacturers,
Use: Hotel
furniture and fabric companies, art
Location: Chicago, IL
dealer and millworker as well as the
6 7 8 Client: Diamondrock
Marriott Procurement Department to
Properties and Mar-
ensure realization of our initial design
riott International
concept into reality. I took part in the
Completed: 2008
initial and final walk-throughs of the
dynamic energy radiates from the center
hotel and attended bi-weekly meet-
ings during the construction process.
Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile www.ktuskadesigns.com
6. Hospitality
Opposite: Clockwise from Upper
Right, 1: A wall of Sicis glass tile
highlights the host stand and
waiting area at the entry to the
Harvest restaurant located at
the top of the grand staircase
on the 2nd floor. 2: A wall of
Italian tile creates textural and
colorful interest for diners. The
random floor stripe motif is re-
peated in the Maharam fabric
found on the dining chairs. 3:
The flexible open kitchen al-
lows for the space to be used
as a buffet during breakfast and
lunch and as an extra dining
area during dinner. 4: The ma-
terial board highlights the light
and fresh, modern color palette
of crisp whites, bright oranges
and vibrant greens. Clockwise
from Upper Right, 1: The “Elite
Zone” offers respite for VIP
Marriott travelers in a sophis-
ticated lounge of slate blues,
deep reds and burgundies, and
champagne tinged walls. 2: The
Grand Ballroom features cus-
tom chandeliers and carpet de-
signed with Alger and Tai Ping.
3: The public corridors were
updated with new carpeting,
lounge furniture, and artwork.
The organic motif of the carpet
travels throughout the hotel and
serves as a wayfinding element
for guests.
Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile www.ktuskadesigns.com
7. Hospitality
Morton’s The Steakhouse
W i n e R o o m D e v e l o p m e n t
Morton’s The Steakhouse has always
been known for its high quality steak
dinners. The brand also wanted to
highlight their wine expertise and of-
ferings by adding wine rooms that
would be visible to its clientele and
would offer temperature control for
their product. In conjunction with my
project manager, I created a rendering
of the wine room that helped Morton’s
visualize how their restaurant would
look with the addition of the wine
room. I then developed construction
documents to begin the building proc-
ess at their Macau, China location.
Project Brief
Size: 115 s.f.
Use: Wine Room
Display and Storage
Location: Various
Client: Morton’s
Completed: Various
Opposite Page, Top: The ren-
dering of the wine room was
created by making a 3D model
in AutoCAD with materials and
lighting applied in AccuRender.
Bottom: The details of the wine
room were developed with the
intent of creating a seamless
addition to the already estab-
lished restaurant’s design. Top:
The elevations illustrate the
relationship of the wine room
to the adjacent booths. Large
windows offer visual access to
the product. Bottom: The plan
of the wine room.
a seamless addition to an established design
Morton’s The Steakhouse Wine Room Development www.ktuskadesigns.com
8. Hospitality
Skipjack’s
Project Brief
Seafood Emporium Size: 7,513 s.f.
228 Seats
at Patriot Place Use: Restaurant
Location: Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA
Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium, located at Patriot Place adjacent to Gil- Client: Big Tuna LLC
lette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, desired a unique design DBA “Skipjack’s”
for their third restaurant location. The modern interior gained influences Completed: 2008
from the abstraction of sailing ships, sushi colors, and nautical finishes.
Angular geometry was further emphasized in bright reds, oranges, and
whites. Simultaneously the design made use of environmentally sound Top: A large red-orange ceil-
ing element, white soffit and
finishes and MEP systems that was a goal for both the restaurant own- custom light fixtures from Fire
Farm Lighting anchor the liquor
ers of Skipjack’s and the developers of Patriot Place. and sushi bar. The bar facade
is finished in cork tiles and the
I aided the team by creating construction documents of the interior el- sushi dining area in recycled
glass tiles. Bottom: Banquettes
evations, details, finish schedule, and restroom drawings. Additionally I finished in Bernhardt striped
created furniture and lighting specifications including budgets, purchase fabric line the perimeter of the
restaurant. Dining areas are
orders, tracking and accounting to ensure timely delivery of all items. defined by flooring changes of
carpet, bamboo and porcelain
tile. The liquor/sushi bar and
Left: The exterior awning pro- wine room form the two major
vides shade for the interior architectural elements that the
and juxtaposes nicely with the restaurant is defined around.
orange umbrellas and outdoor
dining chairs. Right: The floor
plan is anchored by the bar and
wine room. Dining areas are
defined by flooring and mate-
rial changes. The private dining
area can be broken down into
two private rooms when the oc-
casion arises.
nautical elements abstracted
Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium at Patriot Place www.ktuskadesigns.com
9. Hospitality
Jazziz Bistro and Club at
the Sullivan Center
The design for the new Jazziz Bistro at the historic Sullivan Project Brief
Center in downtown Chicago hoped to make use of the raw Size: 15,379 s.f.
interior of the famed property creating a contemporary, ur- 420 Seats
ban space that abstracted brass instruments into interesting Use: Restaurant/ 7 8
architectural forms and details. The upstairs lounge and bar Music Venue
Location: Sullivan
finished in jewel tones draws pedestrians off Monroe Street 6 5
Center, Chicago, IL
into the dramatic space. The historic Louis Sullivan brass Client: Jerry Klauder
railing along with a showering of glass light fixtures above Completed: N/A
leads patrons to the monochromatic lower level that is home Top: An organic flooring motif
MAIN LEVEL
to the performance stage. A nostalgic feeling permeates the in terrazzo outlines the bar, the
focal point of the main level. A
space with cream-colored tufted banquettes and aged brick soffitt reminiscent of brass in-
struments anchors the space. 1 2
columns. Subtle musical elements are seen in the details of Private dining, an impromptu
stage, high and low lounge seat-
4 3
9
the space including a piano wall, note detailing in brass, and ing, and restrooms are a few of
the amenities on the main level.
a graphic silhouette of musicians. Patrons can dine while Bottom: Louis Sullivan’s origi-
nal brass railing leads guests
enjoying a live musical experience or enjoy the view of the to the lower level. A three-tiered
space allows for optimal views
city in the main level bar. for all diners enjoying a live jazz
show. Special guests may find
themselves in the tucked away
VIP area. Carpeting is placed
on the top two tiers to allow for
improved acoustics. A green 18 18 17
room, full kitchen and spacious
restrooms make up the remain-
der of the lower level. 17
20 15
01 HOST
02 COAT ROOM
03 BAR/LOUNGE 19
04 IMPROPTU STAGE 16
05 PRIVATE DINING
06 WOMEN’S RESTROOM
07 MEN’S RESTROOM
08 SERVICE
14
09 STAIRS
Clockwise from Upper Left: 1: The design 10 HOST
17 21
of the restrooms is a continuation of the 11 BAR
12 VIP LOUNGE 22
sophisticated finish selections. Chande-
13 MEN’S RESTROOM LOWER LEVEL
liers in black glass accent the gold tile 14 WOMEN’S RESTROOM
at the sink wall. Cranberry-colored resin 9 10
15 GREEN ROOM
countertops add a contemporary flare. 2: 16 STAGE
The VIP lounge offers privacy to special 17 WAIT STATION
guests. An abstracted piano is featured 18 RAMP DOWN
on the wall. Intimate lounge and bar- 19 SOUND 11 12 13
height seating is set against a custom- 20 BAR HEIGHT DRINK RAIL
colored Patcraft Designweave carpet. 21 WINE LOCKERS & DISPLAY
22 B.O.H. KITCHEN
The sophisticated furniture had to be
architectural improvisation
price sensitive. 3: A quick 3D study shows
the planning of the Bocci series 14 light
fixture in a custom configuration that fol-
lows patrons down the stairs.
Jazziz Bistro and Club at the Sullivan Center www.ktuskadesigns.com
10. Hospitality
Jazzman’s
The Museum of Science and Industry had a cafe space that was not
at the Museum o f
Science and Industry
drawing in as many customers as they were hoping for. They de-
cided that adding a distinct café brand and increasing the opening to
the space would increase customer patronage. The Jazzman’s café
concept was reinterpreted for it’s addition to the Museum of Science
and Industry by altering the color palette and equipment setup. The
Project Brief
design of Jazzman’s had to be carefully orchestrated to work with Size: 500 s.f.
existing architectural elements that would be salvaged such as the 11 Seats
millwork detailing at the back wall, flooring and glass wall panels. A Use: Café
seamless design resulted. Location: Museum of
Science & Industry
Chicago, IL
Client: MSI
Completed: 2010
Opposite: Top: A quick color
study was done of the Jazzman’s
kiosk to guide in the material
selection process. Bottom: The
rendering features a contempo-
rary color palette of greens and
oranges. Certain elements re-
mained from the original design
including the flooring. Top: The
elevation shows the relationship
between Jazzman’s and the ad-
jacent Brain Cafe food court.
The opening into Jazzman’s was
increased to invite users into
the space. The soffit was moved
accordingly. Middle: New fabric
drum pendants are being added
to the lounge area while small
glass pendants overhang the
barista station. Green soffits
brighten up the space. Bottom:
Brightly colored curved lounge
seating invites guests to relax
with their espresso.
t h e m u s e u m g o e r’s b r e a k s p o t
Jazzman’s at the Museum of Science and Industry www.ktuskadesigns.com
11. Hospitality
L a k ar y bn d rC a if é od d li t i oa
B e a A n
Project Brief
Size: 800 s.f.
32 Seats
Use: Restaurant
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Client: Rich Labriola
& Gina Errico
Completed: 2010
Opposite: Top: A model was cre-
ated to study the new openings
and display cases in the space.
The opening at the right leads to
the original restaurant. The left
archway opens to the flexible
dining area that can be closed
off for private events. Bottom:
The elevations highlight the so-
phisticated color scheme and
tile detail at the walls. Top: The
rendered reflected ceiling plan
indicates the location of the
copper ceiling, a major focal
After a very successful opening of Labrio- point. Because of the segment-
ed soffit, three geometric pat-
la Bakery and Café in Oak Brook, Illinois, terns were given as options to
the client. Pendant lighting was
the owners decided that additional space proposed to further highlight the
bakery display. One option kept
was needed for their enterprise. Labriola with the fixture style used in the
original space. A second pen-
was nearly doubled in size. The new main dant option in crackled glass
plays off the white crackled
attraction is the bakery at the front of the subway tile used at the walls.
Bottom: A custom rosette pat-
café. The owners wanted to create an en- tern was created for the space.
The field pattern uses white as
during cafe feel with the addition. A clas- the dominant color while the tile
rug uses green as the dominant
sic, neutral palette was proposed for the color.
space in timeless finishes. Crackled white
subway tiles, wood wainscoting, and cop-
per metal accents define the space. An ar-
chetypal rosette-flooring motif is updated
in a white, rich brown and green color pal-
ette. Additional seating is offered within
the green tile rug. The main focal point of
the bakery display is further accentuated
with a glistening copper ceiling. A three-
dimensional study was done of the bak-
old-world bakery ambiance
ery cases in a curved specification and in
more cost effective straight units.
Labriola Bakery and Café Addition www.ktuskadesigns.com
12. Hospitality
T h et B l a scuka R o o n t e r
F a s C a l D i
si n g
Opposite Page: The Dining
Area offers a variety of seating
options for guests including
booths, dining chairs, and bar
height. An abstract leaf motif is
seen in the carpet that defines
the area. This Page, Top: The
Bar Area also serves patrons
ordering their meal. Aged glass
tile serves as a backdrop at the
bar. Bottom: The floor plan fea-
tures cream colored porcelain
tile at the entry, bar and order
area for the high traffic it will
endure. The Dining area is de-
fined by partial walls created
from reclaimed architectural
Black Rooster is a new concept in Fast Casual dining featuring pizza, Aged doors in a green hue create a screen of separation between items and a change in flooring.
wine and Italian in an inviting setting for a quick and satisfying meal. the dining area and corridor to the order area. Wood beams are used Project Brief
The renderings and design was brought to focus groups to research as niches for seating areas. A banquette clad in Carnegie fabric is Size: 1,500 s.f.
82 Seats
perceptions, opinions, beliefs and attitudes towards the new restau- central to the space while light fixtures in an aged black brass above Use: Restaurant
rant concept and brand. The visualizations were created with a 3-D are reminiscent of lit candles. Antique, gilded frames add a historical Location: TBD
model in AutoCAD and rendering in Photoshop. feeling to the space, while clean soffits in warmly hued gold offer a Client: Consumer
Capital Partners
modern architectural backdrop. A warm, contrasting color palette of- Completed: 2009
The concept for the new brand was to create a rustic, yet modern din- fers an inviting dining experience for guests.
ing experience that paid a nod to both the Italian countryside and city.
modern meets rustic Italian
The Black Rooster Fast Casual Dining www.ktuskadesigns.com
13. Hospitality
Ct ah fe é ’ H a r ee Ar i ir pc ro
a t O
I b o t
Project Brief
Size: 1200 s.f.
104 Seats
Use: Restaurant
Location: O’Hare
Airport
Cafe Iberico, a Chicago staple in tapas dining looked Client: HMS Host
to open a location at the O’Hare Airport. A mood board Completed: 2010
guided the finish and furniture selection for the space. Ex-
isting architectural elements were used and refinished to Perspectives: The two illustra-
tions show subtle design chang-
allow for an affordable renovation. A warm color palette es. The top view shows a tapas
bar at the center of the space,
the exterior rails are flush with
of reds and golds was contrasted with a cool blue. Black the columns and soffit above
while the bottom view has an
metalwork, aged wood and tile reference Spanish-style extended railing allowing for ad-
ditional seating and bar-height
architecture. Bold and colorful artwork serves as a back- seating is available at the far
right of the image.
drop for this inviting dining space.
Top: The color direction was in-
fluenced by a Spanish artist’s
abstract painting in contrasting
colors of warm reds, oranges
and golds and a cool periwinkle
blue. Bottom: The floor plan
is set in a diagonal footprint.
Bar seating looking out at the
airport corridor invites guests
in and allows single travelers
an excellent place for people
watching. Broken tile in a ran-
dom mosaic pattern in a warm
gold hue was proposed for the
flooring material at the entry
while a rich aged wood anchors
the rest of the space.
t a p a s b e f o r e a t r i p
Café Iberico at the O’Hare Airport www.ktuskadesigns.com
14. Hospitality
KtF tCe & oB u r g le rA Kr ipn g
Opposite Page, Top: Red sig-
nage and graphics accent the
brick walls, stainless counter
face, and a black corrugated
a h L u i s v i l e i o r t
wall. Bottom: The material
board for the new concept. This
Page, Top: The material board
features strong visual graphics
and modern finishes in bold
colors. Bottom: The design for
the KFC featured a modern ar-
KFC’s and Burger King’s new, modern store de- chitectural opening and large
graphics to attract customers.
signs were to be updated at the Louisville Air-
port. The design was integrated at the existing
foodcourt through the design visualizations that
were created using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
I worked closely with the company principal,
HMS Host, and the design team at KFC and
Burger King to integrate their design intent into
visual aids for presentations and marketing pur-
poses. The two spaces share an adjacent wall
at the the Airport’s foodcourt. The new designs
improved functionality of the spaces allowing
for greater ease of use by customers and em-
ployees alike.
Project Brief
Storefront Opening Size:
12’-0” (Burger King)
17’-0” (KFC)
Use: Restaurant
Location: Lou-
isville Airport
Client: HMS Host
Completed: 2010
extra amenities for the traveler
KFC & Burger King at the Louisville Airport www.ktuskadesigns.com
15. Residential
T ht e hC a h iel ln F v ami i ol y
K i c e n R o
a t n
The Cahill family of seven looked to restore the kitchen and dining
room of their American Foursquare home to it’s historical splendor
while adding modern amenities, storage, and renovating in an en-
vironmentally sensitive manner. A 42 inch bump out and increased
opening between the kitchen and dining room created a footprint
in which to layout a more functional work and social setting for the
large family. The increased space allowed for locating a gener-
ous refrigerator, six-top gas stovetop, double oven, storage, and a
new backyard entry. Craftsman and Prairie Style design elements,
related to the American Foursquare genre, were added in details
such as the Rejuvenation hardware and light fixtures and Anderson
windows and doors. Fabric styles from Maharam and Pearson also
added to a more accurate historical design with abstract florals in
earthy tones. Low VOC paints, linoleum (a product made largely
from renewable resources), and reuse of the existing wood flooring
all contributed to a sustainable kitchen design.
Opposite: Above: An axon dis-
Project Brief plays the bookcase, custom
counter, and stovetop. Bottom: A
Size: 458 s.f. perspective view from the dining
Use: Kitchen & room into the kitchen highlights
the openness between the two
Dining Room spaces. The kitchen is anchored
Location: Madison, WI by the eat-in area and built-in
Client: The Cahills bookcase. Above Left: The east
elevation features the Jenn-Air
Completed: N/A six-burner gas cooktop, spice
(school project) storage, cd storage, drawer
storage for cookware, and mi-
Honors and Exhibitions: crowave built-in. The archaeolo-
“Design 2005” Juried gist client’s Turkish tiles, found
on a trip, are featured behind
Exhibition at UW-Madi- the cooktop. Above Right: The
son; Design chosen south elevation features ac-
along with 4 others cess to the backyard, the sink,
and refrigerator. Bottom Left:
out of a class of 40 to The west elevation features full
be presented to the height pantry storage and views
to the outside. Bottom Right: An
Cahill Family & used for apron style sink is located under
guidance in the renova- a Prairie style window. A butcher
tion of their kitchen. block provides extra workspace
and storage below.
a kitchen returns to its historical past
The Cahill Family Kitchen Renovation www.ktuskadesigns.com
16. Residential
Te hr o o m R Bo t cr ok m A d d ilt ilo s
B d
e & a h ow e n
Opposite: Above Left: The bathroom
features a continuous slab of concrete
that serves as a bench in the shower
and the top surface of the tub. Above
Right: The complementary material pal-
ette is accented with monochromatic
tones. Below: The bed features a high
footboard that can serve as a support
and is flanked by sturdy nightstands.
Above: A custom cabinet features stor-
age for books, a TV, and a mini bar.
Below: The floor plan features a walk-
in closet, spacious bathroom, lounge
area, freestanding cylindrical fireplace,
and a queen-sized bed. There is direct
access to the Rockwell’s backyard.
The Rockwell bedroom bathroom
01 SUITE ENTRY
suite was designed for a mid- 02 LOUNGE
03 SLEEPING AREA
dleaged couple with the intention 4 04 EXTERIOR ENTRY
of lasting for the rest of their lives 05 FIREPLACE
06 WALK-IN CLOSET
no matter what ailments they may 07 BATHROOM
encounter. Lauren Gavin, Jessica 2 3
Hagen, Crystal Mazzali, and I cre-
ated a space that worked both
functionally and aesthetically. The Project Brief
use of high contrast colors, stable Size: 1,000 s.f.
5
furniture pieces, and an accessi- Use: Bed & Bathroom
6
ble bathroom resulted in a space Location: Chicago, IL
that not only works for the aging, Client: The Rockwells
1
but for everyone. Key architectural Completed: N/A
elements include a “floating” sof-
(school project)
fit above the queen-sized bed, a 7
Honors and Exhibi-
cylindrical concrete fireplace sur-
rounded by a curving-red wall that tions: “Design 2005”
forms the backdrop at the bath- Juried Exhibition
room’s countertop and sinks and at UW-Madison
custom built-in millwork pieces in
the bathroom, bedroom and walk-
in closet. good design thinks of all users
The Rockwells Bedroom and Bathroom Addition www.ktuskadesigns.com
