elizabeth "bitsy" mayhle | portfolio

elizabeth “bitsy” mayhle | design portfolio

elizabeth “bitsy” mayhledesigner + artist

[email protected]://issuu.com/elizabethbitsymayhle

projects

TRASH TO TREASURE

REDEFINING BOUNDARIES SOCIALLY + SPATIALLY

ALLOY

MANIPULATING RHYTHMS

UNZIPPED

CALL ME MAYBE

SUSPENDED GRAVITY

PAPER + AIR

CHANGING PERSPECTIVES

FROM HERE TO THERE

CONCEPTUSER: Children + youth currently within the foster care system

ABSTRACT: My design seeks to offer a solution to the question “can a sense of place be created for those living in foster care limbo?” In a system where “best interest” tends to mean constant uncertainty, children rarely have a chance to carve out any permanent space in their ever-shuffling world. Frequently while they are on the move, those items that physically define them do not survive the journey.

DESIGN CONCEPT: To redefine the typical container often resorted to transport a child’s belongings from one placement to another – the garbage bag. With a nod to its precursor, the exterior of the bag is made from black contractor bags. With uniform exteriors, the interiors are customizable, with a selection of fabrics and desired pocket modules to choose from. The ends of the bag unzip, transforming it into a blanket in which they are able to cocoon themselves within this curated collection. One end has a detachable, inflatable pillow, to be blown up when needed. The pockets, lining they’re attached to and the insets in the two ends of the bag, are all removable to facilitate laundering.

GOAL: My design creates a bag that allows a child to keep those items most precious to them in a safe, easily locatable place – increasing their chances of staying with them as they traverse the system. Here is a bag that provides the opportunity for children to secure they’re most meaningful possessions and themselves in a purposeful, transportable environment of their own design and within their control.

trash to treasure

PORTABLE PLACE OF REST

foster care youth in transition

02 | trash to treasure


>> DESIGN CONCEPT SKETCHES

1 YTH CLOSED SKETCHY

2 SR CLOSED SKETCHY

redefining boundaries socially and spatiallyTHE MUTUALISTIC RELATIONSHIP OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH + ACTIVE LIVING SENIORS

THESIS

525 w. 145th street | new york ny

THESIS STATEMENTMutualistic relationships redefine boundaries to create place and sustained social capital for underserved/fringe populations in transition

ABSTRACTThis thesis explores the ideas of boundaries, place and placemaking for underserved and fringe populations in society. More specifically youth ages 18-26 who are aging out of the foster care system. It considers what it means to create and design place for people who do not or have not had a consistent physical space of their own and are quickly losing the social support system they previously depended upon. The pairing of this population with that of another group in transition – independent, active-living seniors shifting into retirement – offers a mutually beneficial living environment for both populations who are seeking to establish their place in society. It redefines boundaries between youth and seniors both socially and spatially by intertwining and connecting their apartments to each other through various degrees of connection and interaction. This encourages interdependent living – the giving and receiving of purpose, resources, support, nurturing and sustained community independent living often lacks.

emerging adults ages 18-26 emancipated from the foster care system

active/independent living seniors ages transitioning into retirement

1 YTH CLOSED SKETCHY

2 SR CLOSED SKETCHY

02 | redifining boundaries socially + spatially

>> SITE MAPS + PHOTOS

>> 525 W. 145TH STREET SITE MAPS >> PHOTOS OF FORMERLY P.S. 186 IN HARLEM

03 | redefining boundaries socially + spatially


ADJACENT PROGRAM SPACE

>> PROGRAM + DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DIAGRAMS

>> IDEATION DEVELOPMENT: mutualistic relationship between bracket fungi + mature oak trees

>> PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: mutualism translated into program methodology

>> STEALING SPACE: mutualism translated into design methodology

>> 2ND + 4TH MAIN LEVEL PLAN

SENIORBEDROOM

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PLAN REFERENCEPHYSICAL MODEL

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YOUTH APT

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YOUTH APT

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>> 2ND + 4TH LOFT LEVEL PLAN

>> LIMITATION DIAGRAMS



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YOUTH APT

PURPOSE

IDENTITY

MEANINGFU LENGAGEMENT

INVESTMENT

INTERGENERATIONALCOMM UNITY

SOCIAL CAPITAL

LIFE KNOWLEDGE

SUSTAINEDRESOURCES

>> 3RD + 5TH MAIN LEVEL PLAN >> 3RD + 5TH LOFT LEVEL PLAN

>> TRANSFORMATIONAL BOUNDARY CONCEPT DIAGRAMS


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>> COMMUNAL WALL youth side “closed”


>> COMMUNAL WALL youth side “open”


>> OUTER CURTAIN PANEL

>> INNER CURTAIN PANEL concept sketches


>> INNER MODULAR STORAGE CURTAIN

>> SENIOR PALETTE >> QUILTED STORAGE PODS: various sizes, removable

>> YOUTH PALETTE


KEY

EXISTING FLOOR PLATE

SENIOR APARTMENTS

EMERGING ADULT APARTMENT

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>> SCHEMATIC DESIGN MODULE EXPLODED AXON

>> A | 2ND + 4TH FLOOR PLANS


SENIOR APARTMENT EMERGING ADULT APARTMENT

EMERGING ADULT APARTMENT (ADJACENT)

KEY

>> SCHEMATIC DESIGN MODULE: S1 SECTION

CLOSED OPEN VARIATION

ELEVATION

PLAN

MOTIONDIAGRAM

>> “FRONT” DOOR TO PUBLIC HALLWAY: sliding, perforated dutch door


>> COMMUNAL WALL senior side “closed”


2

3

1

>> COMMUNAL WALL senior side “open”


>> MODEL PHOTOS

>> YOUTH APARTMENT: “closed” >> YOUTH APARTMENT: “open”

>> SENIOR APARTMENT: “closed” >> SENIOR APARTMENT: “open”


SENIORBEDROOM


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LOUNGE/TABLESPACE

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W. 145th Street

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>> COMMUNAL SPACE EXAMPLE multifunctional

>> COMMUNAL SPACE ELEVATION

>> COMMUNAL SPACE AXON

>> MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: nts >> LOFT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: nts


alloyOFFICE DESIGN (M)AD (WO)MEN NOW

seagram building375 park avenue | new york ny

PROMPTDesign a space in the iconic Seagram Building for a newly formed branding/strategy agency led by 3 partners coming from some composition of the existing firms of Fahrenheit 212, 2x4 or Weiden & Kennedy. Team thinking, communication and collaborative participation with clients and among employees is critical to the company.

CONCEPTI investigated alloys and discovered they are typically comprised of two individual elements melding together to create new and different relationships as a result of interaction via proximity. The reaction of these relationships produces unique characteristics and strengths that would not otherwise exist in a single entity, thus carving out for itself a particular place in the world.

>> UPPER LEVEL RECEPTION

02 | alloy

TEXTILES

>> UPPER FLOOR PLAN: w/furniture selection (NTS)

INSPIRATION

CUSTOM DESIGNED

COMPLEMENTARY

03 | alloy

>> LOWER FLOOR PLAN: with furniture selection (NTS)

04 | alloy

05 | alloy

>> LONG SECTION

>> MODEL PHOTOS: highlighting materiality of columns >> CONCEPT SKETCHES: ceiling/lighting

06 | alloy

>> STAIR SKETCHES, RENDERINGS + MODEL PHOTOS: enclosed connecting stair “bonding” floors together

07 | alloy

>> WAR ROOM

>> FLOOR + VENEER WOOD FINISHES >> PARTITION MATERIALITY: glass + antiqued brass

08 | alloy

>> THE PROGRAMMATIC TABLE: conceptual adjacency diagram

09 | alloy

>> ALLOY-GORICAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM: bonding through atypical adjacencies

10 | alloy

>> LOWER LEVEL ENCLAVE

>> CONCEPT CEILING MODEL

>> LIGHT FIXTURES: lindsey adelman

The Covenant XXXII, 30x44, colored pencil

From Paper to Clay #11, 12x8x8, clay and colored pencil

>> FINE ART

manipulating rhythmsPILLOW PROJECT

PROMPTTo explore soft design of interior objects – pillow making in particular. The pillow is to be realized and fabricated at a 1:1 scale. It must be easily transportable. The challenge is to rethink the normative expectations of this object. The pillow needs to relate strongly to a single conceptual premise based on texture, color theory, construction, form, historical precedent or function. Careful attention to assembly and craft are to be emphasized. Construction techniques including fold, pattern, repeats and stitch are to be considered.

CONCEPTRhythms surround us on myriad levels daily. They manifest themselves through many expressions both manmade and natural. As designers we are asked to consider these rhythms of life – to not only accommodate and encourage them, but also to take them on and, perhaps, turn them on their head.

Maybe this is why we are willing to take on the dauntless challenge of the sleepless night. To fight the forces, mechanisms and cues that tell us it is time to stop and rest. Instead we find ourselves dreaming with eyes wide open and hands fully engaged. We manipulate our minds and bodies so we can press on and continue creating.

This lunar-tidal pillow serves as a physical manifestation of this phenomenon – that we believe we can best nature, bend it to our will and manipulate it to adhere to our rhythms.

02 | manipulating rhythms

>> PILLOW: detail photos

>> PILLOW: fourth day of lunar calendar

The pillow is made of wool and ribbon. The “lunar pages” and “tidal tiles” are hand felted. The wool cover is sewn and can be removed from the interior pillow form.


>> COMPLETE PHASES OF LUNAR CALENDAR PILLOW >> CONCEPT SKETCHES: modes of use


By the numbers:

29.53days in average

lunar cycle

12 hours

25 minutes

half a tidal lunar day

24 hrs. 11 mins.average length endogenous circadian rhythm cycle

9 p.m.sleep-inducing hormone melatonin secretion starts

40%

# of Americans who get less than

the recommended amount of sleep

LUNAR CALENDAR

>> CONCEPT MODEL PHOTOS: lunar pages w/button elastic closure

>> CONCEPT MODEL PHOTOS: tidal strips w/magnetic connection

>> CONCEPT SKETCHES

>> FACTS + FIGURES: research + inspiration images

Centerpieces (plastic soda bottles, spray paint, CMU)

Centerpieces and backdrop (paper)

>> EVENT DESIGN

PROMPT

Consider contemporary approach to the domestic environment by exploring the changing relationships between public and private in residential design.

CONCEPTThis project relates the idea of the public and private parallels of exposure within the home to that of our clothing decisions. Every day when people get dressed they are making choices of what gets displayed and what is hidden. Often times these can be changed by altering the state of the closure. Likewise, in this lower-level apartment with three curtain walls exposing it to both the West Side Highway, the riverfront park across the street and views of neighbors across the street, the inhabitants are able to make similar choices for their living space.

unzipped:HOME AS BODY

MULTIGENERATIONALRESIDENCE

architect: richard meier173 perry street | new york ny

02 | unzipped

>> E2 LIVING ROOM ELEVATION

>> CONCEPT SKETCHES: window intervention

>> INSPIRATION IMAGES

03 | unzipped

>> E3 MASTER SUITE ELEVATION

>> 2ND FLOOR PLAN scale: NTS

12E1

1 2E2

KITCHEN

DINING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

POWDERROOM BATHROOM

BEDROOM

LAUNDRY+SITTING

ENTRY

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12E3

MASTER BEDROOMOFFICE

FAMILY ROOM

BEDROOM

BATHROOM

BATHROOM

ENTRY+STORAGE

FAMILY+PLAY ROOM

S1

>> 3RD FLOOR PLAN scale: NTS

>> FURNITURE CONCEPTS: stitching and layering

04 | unzipped

>> KITCHEN CABINET COVER: leather “roller blind” with buckle detail + stud catch

>> E1 KITCHEN ELEVATION

>> MATERIAL CONCEPT PALETTE + FINISHES >> MATERIAL CONCEPT MODEL: controlled exposure

>> PALETTE

PROMPTAnalyze a 30-second portion of an assigned piece of music. Develop a spatial language and design concept based off this analysis to design a production company’s reception and office space.

CONCEPTBrian Eno’s “Discreet Music is the essence of ambient music. A presence that hovers and lingers but does not overwhelm made up of subtle layers and moments resonating together across space and time.

In my analysis I discovered a consistent four-note sequence serving as a base with two overlying melody lines. This space seeks to capture the presence, subtlety and reverberation of the music. A fabric system connected at a datum line represents the base sequence with select points pulled taught connected in one direction to the ceiling and the other to furniture pieces indicating the overlaid melodies. The force of gravity pulls the fabric taut capturing the connectivity and reverberation of these three layers of notes being played overtop of and in tandem with each other.suspended

gravity

RECEPTION +CONFERENCE ROOM

new york ny

>> “DISCREET MUSIC” BRIAN ENO

02 | suspended gravity

>> CONFERENCE ROOM


>> FLOOR PLAN

>> CONCEPT MODEL + DRAWINGS

>> CONCEPT MODEL PHOTOS


>> CATALOG SYSTEM>> SECTIONS S1 + S2

>> ELEVATION E1>> CONCEPT MODEL PHOTOS continued

(T-B): Informational brochure, Lecture promotional series (T-B): Institution branded birthday card; Themed Kids’ camp t-shirt

Exhibit banners nfo card pack

>> GRAPHIC DESIGN

paper + air

SOFACHICAGO 2015CONNECT COMPETITION WINNERS

the navy pier | chicago

PROMPT

Analyze a 30-second portion of an assigned piece of music. Develop a spatial language and design concept based off this analysis to design a production company’s reception and office space.

CONCEPTBrian Eno’s “Discreet Music is the essence of ambient music. A presence that hovers and lingers but does not overwhelm made up of subtle layers and moments resonating together across space and time.

In my analysis I discovered a consistent four-note sequence serving as a base with two overlying melody lines. This space seeks to capture the presence, subtlety and reverberation of the music. A fabric system connected at a datum line represents the base sequence with select points pulled taught connected in one direction to the ceilling and the other to furniture pieces indicating the overlaid melodies. The force of gravity pulls the fabric taut capturing the connectivity and reverberation of these three layers of notes being played overtop of and in tandem with each other.

GROUP PROJECT

(sculptural objectsfunctional art + design)

02 | paper + air

#prattpaperair

>> WALL GRAPHIC

03 | paper + air

#prattpaperair

>> PARAMETRIC PATTERN GENERATION based on iconic Chicago architecture

>> HANCOCK BUILDING

>> ROBIE HOUSE

>> FLOOR GRAPHIC

04 | paper + air

(L-R): Orb #1 (polypropylene tubing, ribbon), Star (wire frame, paper mache), Orb #2 (polypropylene tubing, glass ball ornaments), Orb #3 (polypropylene tubing, stretch fabric)

Window banner, 8’x16’ (muslin, paint, twill tape, floral crepe paper) Window banners, 8’x16’ (sewn paper dinner napkins)

>> EVENT DESIGN

PROMPTAddress the problems of experience and branding in a retail setting with emphasis on sustainability and cultural value.

CONCEPTFrom beginning to end, the design process of a Milo garment centers around the idea of transition and movement – starting with designer Mireia Lopez’s love and inspiration of dance to the transformation of raw materials into spun fibers which then trade spool for loom to become intricate stitches transitioning from one pattern to another. This design is based on this idea of the retail space as a dance studio. Milo garments are about movement and to be experienced in motion – with the client becoming the dancer. The walls are reflective with an ombre-like finish, allowing customers to catch a glimpse of their performance in these pieces. Ramps to level changes are also employed to transition the shopper from one portion of the store to the next as the program changes the “choreography” of how the space is experienced.

from here to there:IT’S ALL IN THE TRANSITION

MILO’TRICOT | RETAIL

diesel store135 spring street | new york ny

02 | from here to there

>> ENTRANCE


concept collage

designer mireia lopez

precedents

inspiration

the clothes


>> RAMP TO RESOURCE LOUNGE + FITTING ROOMS


>> HOSPITALITY


>> STOREFRONT WINDOW DISPLAY

>> SAMPLE FURNITURE + RUG SELECTIONS


>> GROUND LEVEL PLAN scale: 1/16”=1’-0” >> MODEL PHOTOS

>> MATERIAL ELEVATION STUDY: transparency + clarity exploration of reflective wall material


>> BACK CORNER OF RETAIL SPACE

>> MATERIAL ELEVATION STUDY: material transition + adjacency >> CONCEPT SKETCHES + MATERIAL EXPLORATION: resource lounge partition

>> MATERIAL ELEVATION STUDY: interior branding


>> MATERIALS + FINISHES>> BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN scale: 1/16”=1’-0”

>> CONCEPT MODELS + REFERENCES


>> EXTERIOR STUDIO WALL


>> WHOLESALE AREA

The Covenant XXI, 30x44 (detail), colored pencil

elizabeth “bitsy” mayhledesigner + artist

[email protected]://issuu.com/elizabethbitsymayhle

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