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F I G U E R O A H O T E L , d o w n t o w n l o s a n g e l e sStudio Col lect iverole: schematic design/design development/ff&e

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model room schematic

Schematic design for guest room suite. Target hip, young downtown artist crowd.

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rendered floor plan rendered west elevation

L A H U E L L A , m i a m iStudio Col lect iverole: schematic design

B o N u a g e , w e s t h o l l y w o o dJ. Marx Ate l ierrole: assisted in execution

PlanSca le: 1 /4” = 1’ - 0 ”

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Retail Counter

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2 0 1 4 A I A D e s i g n A w a r d W i n n e r i n t h e C a f é / B a r C a t e g o r y

Custom Stools Menu Design View from Retail to Kitchen

concept BoNuage is a boutique french pastry store, specializing in the nuage cake - layers of meringue covered in whip cream. The concept for the space was a modern twist on the french pastry store that would be the “ jewelry box” for these delicate delights.

Custom Trays and Signage

Exterior

press LA TimesLA MagLA EaterDaily Candy LAWhere LARefinery 29

Photos by LA Eater

W e x l e r ’ s D e l i , d o w n t o w n l aJ. Marx Ate l ierrole: renderings & execution

rendering of front counter, SketchUp w/ Podium

PlanSca le: 1 /8 ” = 1’ - 0 ”

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Design a deli in 350 sq ft. that reflects the artisinal process of house smoked meats and feels natural to the historic nature of Grand Central Market.

front counter - photographed by kimberly genevieve

front counter - photographed by kimberly genevieve

R G A , l o s a n g e l e sfree lancerole: concept

I recommended that the color palette which is already established by the brand be reinforced - black, white, grey with minimal, intentional use of color. As the building architecture is composed of hard materials, wood should be introduced to bring a sense of warmth to the space. Shelving should be used to display work and create movement in the monolithic space. And the furniture pieces should have clean lines with soft corners to make the space more inviting.

welcome home RGA.

The RGA LA office was created due to client needs in the area. As the office was started quickly, the group took over an open office space with temporary furniture. Now they are ready to make the space their own. The following images and furniture were used to recommend an overall concept that reinforces the current brand.

program

Downtown Expressway

Byrd St reet

Haxa l l Cana l

Ground Plane

South East ElevationSouth West Elevation

Main Entrance

Level 0Slab on Grade

Concrete Columns every 12 feet

Concrete Joist

Windows9’1” x 9’6”

B U I L D , c o w o r k i n g o f f i c eTechnology has changed the way we work. Gone are the days where we sit in the same cubicle or where work is confined between the hours of 9-5. While the way we work has changed, the spaces in which we work have not evolved at the same speed or capacity.

The flexibility of coworking spaces has made them an overnight success story. Flexible work time, flexible contracts and flexible spaces. However, joining a coworking space isn’t just about the flexible desk. What drives the success is the community.

This is an exploration on how design creates community.

The site chosen for the coworking space is an industrial building in the heart of downtown Richmond. It’s original use was an aluminum distribution center for the Reynolds Tobacco company. The site was selected due to its proximity to downtown activity, specifically the Canal Walk, and easy accessibility to route 95 and I-195.

site: 301 South 11th St . Richmond, VA

The concept of permanence and transience manifested through a system of moveable panels. These surfaces are writeable and magnetic, allowing the user to customize and interpret the space.

On the first floor the moveable panels are stored within the center walls. Creating a seamless transition from open to semi-private spaces.

The 2nd floor represents permanence through 4 feet walls that imply space. These walls also store moveable panels that can slide out and create rooms for a team of four, eight or twelve.

The staircase in the atrium was designed to represent the joining of permanence and transience. The treads of the stairs (transience) move around a bookcase (permanence) that runs the height of the two floors.

receptiontransient workspaceprinting roombrainstorm roomhuddle roomprivate roomrestroom

conference roomcafeloungekitchenatriumpermanent workspacetrack for moveable wall

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Through my research and precedent studies I realized that creating an atrium to join the two floors would be crucial in designing a space driven by community. The atrium is located in the center of the workspace and provides views of the kitchen. There is only one kitchen in the two floors. The goal was to create a space that regardless of desk location, users of the space would eventually cross paths.

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Section 1 view of atrium

Section 2 view of atrium

Renderings of Level 2

Renderings of Level 1

SLED CHAIRdesigner: jamie hayonmanufacturer: bd barcelona

DAIKANYAMAdesigner: thomas bernstranddistributer: zero lighting

EXCEL FLOOR LAMPdesigner: rich brilliant and writingdistributer: roll and hill

Standard Chairdesigner: jean prouvemanufacturer: vitra

CAREEM CHAIRdesigner: karim rashiddistributer: council

POLDER SOFAdesigner: hella jongeriusmanufacturer: vitra

SAARINEN DINING TABLEdesigner: aero saarinenmanufacturer: knoll

TEMBO HYDE SMALLdesigner: note design studiomanufacturer: la chance

TAKE A LINE FOR A WALKdesigner: alfredo häberlidistributer: moroso

MINIMALIST COFFEE TALBEdesigner: blu dotdistributer: blu dot

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