March 2026 Portfolio

Interior Architecture

ALEAH ARCHILA PORTFOLIO

| Healthcare

HANDCRAFTED Models & Sketches | Academic

Pg. 34

STUDY ABROAD Sketches & Photographs | Academic

Pg. 38

AMANECER

Fall 2025 | Hospitality Boutique Hotel Oaxaca, Mexico

Enscape, Indesign, Photoshop, Revit

PROJECT SCOPE

An interior layout re-imagining an existing shell focused on redesigning three main service spaces, which include a lobby, a restaurant, and a cultural art gallery.

BACKGROUND

Drawing inspiration from the rich and historic culture of Oaxaco, Mexico the hotel is situated on Playa Escobilla, a small and secluded beach on the coast of Mexico

DESIGN GOAL

A space centered in nature’s warmth, offering safety and comfort for individuals affected by domestic violence, who are seeking healing, calm reflection, and lively experiences.

Domestic Violence Survivors

Guests need open-concept spaces free of physical barriers and obstructions to reduce feelings of entrapment, controlled floor access to ensure security, along with welcoming community areas that encourage social interaction with fellow survivors to foster connection and reduce isolation.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Visual Connections

Incorporate open-concept spaces with clear wayfinding to allow efficient staff oversight and a seamless guest flow.

Hotel Staff

Staff need dedicated spaces, such as a break room, that offer comfortable lounge seating, clear visibility to the front desk and service corridors, and direct, convenient access to back-of-house operations in order to support their daily responsibilities and overall well-being.

Safety & Security

Blend warm lighting and inviting colors to create a space that fosters comfort, immediately putting guests at ease.

CONCEPT & MOOD BOARD

Sense of Community

Create inviting spaces that encourage connection and conversation for guests to feel supported.

Connection to Nature

Use natural materials, daylight, and framed views to connect spaces to the beach, creating a serene atmosphere.

A space centered in nature’s warmth, offering a soothing, uplifting environment where calm meets lively experiences that inspire healing, empowerment, and celebration of life

ADJACENCY MATRIX

Lobby/Front Desk

Additional Lounge Spaces

Restaurant/Café

Gift Shop

Cultural Art Gallery

Hotel Offices

Staff Break Room

Restrooms

Storage

Elevator/Stairs

SCHEMATICS

Zoning Legend

Social Zones

Private Zones

Semi-Private Zones

Service Zones

Adjacency Legend

Major Adjacency

Minor Adjacency

No Adjacency

FURNITURE

Tilebar

Rushmore Park Matte Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tilebar

Peach Saltillo Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tilebar

Raval Peach Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tilebar

Lapaz Flora Green Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Royal Thai CarpetsInter Foundation Rebar

Recycling Cushion Backing

Chukum USA

Local Chukum Plaster (majority of walls)

Recycled Content

Fireclay Tile

Lone Pile Ceramic Tile

LEED Compliant, Red List Free

CAFÉ & RESTAURANT

FLOOR PLAN

FURNITURE

MATERIALS

Tilebar

Rushmore Park Matte Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tilebar

Peach Saltillo Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tilebar

Raval Peach Porcelain Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Tisa Home

Medina Ceramic Tile

LEED Compliant, HPD Certified

Royal Thai CarpetsInter

Foundation Rebar

Recycling Cushion Backing

Chukum USA

Local Chukum Plaster (majority of walls)

Recycled Content

Wilsonart

Calacatta Forte Quartz

LEED Compliant, Red List Free

(A) TerraMai Walnut Slat Acoustic Panels

Yellow Goat Design Inverted Pendant Hemera Pastis Pendant

H.E. Williams

6” Downlight Round

EVERLASTING

Spring 2025 | Residential Sustainable Smart Home

Kansas City, Kansas Enscape, Indesign, Photoshop, Revit

PROJECT SCOPE

Designed for multigenerational living, this sustainable smart home is a forward-thinking haven that fosters environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

BACKGROUND

Drawing inspiration from the rich and historic culture of Strawberry Hill, the home is carefully situated on a narrow city lot, a characteristic standard of the neighborhood.

DESIGN GOAL

The house embodies enduring family bonds through a multigenerational, sustainable smart design that adapts and grows with its residents, offering security, flexibility, and lasting connection.

RESEARCH

Causes of Multigenerational Living

USERS

Name: Celeste Medina

Age: 68 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer Interests: Gardening, cooking Grandmother

Name: Bianca Medina

Age: 35 years old

Generation: Milllennial Interests: Reading, yoga Single Mother

Name: Adeline Medina

Age: 7 years old

Generation: Generation Alpha Interests: Drawing, toys Daughter

DESIGN GOALS & STRATEGIES

Security

Incorporating features that ensure the safety and comfortability of the residents regardless of their age.

Connection

Balancing communal areas for family bonding with private spaces for individual comfort.

Adaptability

Design flexible spaces and features that can be easily modified to meet the changing needs of each resident.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

DESIGN STRATEGIES

Ensuring all living essentials on the main floor and grab bars.

Adding carpet to all bedrooms to reduce pain once falls occur.

Every household member has their own individualized room.

Incorporating spaces throughout the home to foster connection.

Including various types of storage such as toy bins and shelves.

Including flexible areas for changes in family and modular furniture.

MATERIALS

Daltile LVF Adventuro AD33

Wood Flooring

Declare, ANSI Certified

J+J Flooring Fairway II Pinehurst

Carpet Flooring

HPD, CRI Certified

Okite 8050 Statuario

Countertops

HPD, LEED, Greenguard

Eco Outdoor Beauford Paving

Stone Tile Flooring

LEED Certified

Ensuring sufficient lighting through windows and skylights.

Incorporating furniture suited to the various heights of family.

Adding an outdoor patio with garden beds for outdoor activities.

Designtex Hillside Lamb’s Ear

Upholstery

HPD, LEED, WELL Certified

Daltile Lineage Greige

Tile Flooring

Declare, ANSI Certified

Designtex Felt Lamb’s Ear

Rug Felt Pad

HPD, LEED, WELL Certified

Stucco Italiano Botticino Terrazo Flooring

LEED Certified

Construction Waste Management

Limiting dirt removal from the basement floor.

Low Emitting Products

Minimal VOC exposure and certified materials.

Heat Island Reduction

Adding roof extensions over the patio.

Water Efficiency

Vertical plumbing to maximize efficiency and gray water to be reused in patio garden beds.

Daylight Modeling

All spaces have windows with direct access to sunlight at different times during the day.

The upstairs floor has access to sunlight from three roof skylights making for a brighter space.

Biophilia & Garden

Patio has access to views of nature and access to a garden bed to plant produce and flowers.

Daylight Modeling

Low Emitting Products Water Efficiency

ROOTED

Spring 2025 | Healthcare Health Clinic

Kapkemich, Kenya

Enscape, Indesign, Photoshop, Revit Partner Project with Jax Cornejo

PROJECT SCOPE

A health center aimed at providing and promoting healthy connections between the human mind, body, and spiritual beliefs of the Kapkemich community and culture

BACKGROUND

An existing clinic is located at the Kapkemich Medical and Education Complex in Kenya. Proposed is a new health center aimed at providing the community a larger clinic.

DESIGN GOAL

The health clinic will provide basic inpatient, surgical, and diagnostic services, forming the heart of a space where inner strength, community, and healing are nurtured through ancestral guidance and traditional culture.

Roads

Site

Existing Buildings

Proposed Building

ABOUT THE POPULATION OF KENYA

The existing clinic is located in Kapkemich, Kenya, as part of a larger community mission operated by Envision Kenya, a non-profit organization. Currently, the building serves as a women’s health center, providing essential medical care and support for women in the region. The clinic plays a vital role in maternal health, offering prenatal and postnatal services. The new proposed building will encompass inpatient and outpatient services.

In Kenya, men are traditionally responsible for working, while the women are responsible for household management, agriculture, and kids. Kenya has a young population, with about 40% under the age of 15.

Feye is a 10-year-old primary student who frequently has skin infections and visits the clinic regularly. He needs a comforting clinic space.

DESIGN GOALS & STRATEGIES

Inner Strength

Spaces that allow for personalization along with symbolism and familiar materials can give patients a source of energy to draw upon.

Community

Providing ways for patients to connect with staff and support systems is a crucial part of the healing process. Pair with cultural designs and philosophies make the healthcare experience feel more comfortable.

Healing

Allowing patients to heal within a natural and comfortable environment alongside their loved ones through access to plenty of seating, natural light and fresh air will enhance the healing process.

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Spaces to Personalize

Private Room for Staff

Visible Connection to All Spaces Wayfinding & Signage

Seating Areas for Visitors

Positive Distractions

Central Nurse Station

Wards

Restrooms

Storage

Consultation Rooms

Veranda

Private Staff Room

Main Ward Entrances

INTERIOR ELEVATION 1: NURSE’S STATION & CHILDREN’S WARD

SECTION A: WARD NOOK

DESIGN STRATEGIES

Wayfinding & Signage

Flooring & ceilings designs that help guide patients navigate through spaces to limit confusion.

Visible Connection To All Spaces

Visible and physical access from ward beds to nurse’s stations, along with consultation rooms.

Spaces To Personalize

Adequate room and shelving for personalized items and decoration to provide familiarity and strength.

Seating Areas For Visitors

Available and comfortable spaces with plenty of seating for patient support systems.

Positive Distractions

Easy access to nature through the veranda for all patients along with ceiling elements to bring in light.

Private Room For Staff

Private, quality rooms for staff to prepare and/or refresh.

HANDCRAFTED

Fall 2023 - Fall 2024

Academic Models & Sketches Model Supplies, Acrylic Markers

BACKGROUND

A collection of models and sketches completed throughout the first and second year of my education, featuring hand-crafted models and acrylic marker drawings. These exercises strengthened my understanding of form, space, and materiality, while improving my ability to communicate ideas visually. Through hands-on making and iterative exploration, I’ve become a more thoughtful and intentional designer who values both process and precision.

STUDY ABROAD

Summer 2025 | Personal Experience

Northern Europe

Finland, Sweden, and Denmark Watercolor, Ink, Photographs

BACKGROUND

This summer, I studied abroad in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, visiting over fifty sites from historic landmarks to contemporary works of humanistic modernism.

Through live sketching, I learned to slow down, observe, and absorb the environment.

Immersed in Nordic/Scandinavian design culture, I gained insight into how architecture shapes everyday experience and reflects values of sustainability, community, and connection between people and place.

THANK YOU