catalina gomez selected projects - 2026
about.
Catalina Gomez Cortes
I am a New York based Architect and Interior Designer, recently graduated with an MFA in Interior Design from Pratt Institute. Trained across two countries and two disciplines, I approach every project as an opportunity to design spaces that actively support human wellbeing, drawing on principles of neuroarchitecture, biophilia, and sensory experience to create environments that feel as intentional as they look. I see interior design and architecture as powerful tools to create meaningful, inclusive places that not only enhance wellness but evoke emotion and shape unique experiences.
contact information.
9456467083 catalina.gomezcort@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/catalina-gomez-cortes
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living healing spaces adaptive reuse
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la orilla
restaurant
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public space hotel lobby
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la carolina residential
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living healing spaces
Young adults (18–25) face heightened psychological distress, social isolation, and unmet mental health needs, intensified after COVID-19. This thesis positions residential interiors as a tool to support wellbeing. It reimagines the dormitory typology by integrating therapeutic programmatic spaces, alongside traditional living areas. The project is located at St. Luke’s Church and Parish House in Brooklyn, adjacent to Pratt Institute, selected for its proximity to campus and community context. The design is informed by neuropsychology, incorporating biophilic strategies, color theory, and sensory stimuli to enhance emotional and cognitive health.
Blue Paint to help calm down
Wood Acoustic Panel Green Wall
Biophilic Elements
Curved Geometry
Bed that transforms into a couch Reading / Unwinding Nook
neuro architecture
Biophilic Principles
light effect
color theory
typical dorm room
Acoustic Wood Panels
Bubble Membrane
Green Terrace
Green Terrace
Biophilic Elements
Ganzfelds
Relaxing Pods
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long section
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ARRIBA
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UP
cellar level plan
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Color Theory
Biophilic Elements
Conversation Pits
first level plan
Green Wall
An ETFE and copper membrane is introduced as an organic architectural
intervention defined by fluid forms and soft, continuous edges. It creates a central spatial void that flows through the building, abstracting the concept
of bubbles and immersing users in a dynamic, atmospheric environment. At
the upper level, the membrane filters natural light, casting dappled shadows
reminiscent of tree canopies, reinforcing a strong connection to nature through biophilic design principles.
section model
bubble membraine model
dorm model
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la orilla
A Caribbean Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant located at TimeOut Market
in
Dumbo,
Brooklyn.
Here,
a
connection
is
created
between the coastal atmosphere and the East River’s view of the water. Additionally, the interiors provide a moody, relaxed energy that marries the concept with the location, which is translated into the use of materials like rattan, limestone, linen and brick.
outdoor seating
booth seating
pv dining
main dining
entrance
bar lounge/club
kitchen
floor plan
main dining room - connection to the open kitchen
outdoor seating
program
materiality
facade
bar seating
03
p. space
collaborative project with Yu He
The design embraces biophilic principles, integrating abundant greenery, natural materials, and sensory experiences that evoke calm and connection. The public areas of the hotel, are conceived as a living landscape, where wood, stone, and water coexist harmoniously. The intent is also to have a combination of the western and eastern aesthetic, resulting in a contemporary space that evokes calmness as well as luxury.
entrance
reception
lobby restaurant
bar
outdoor seating
floor plan
restaurant
lounge
cigar room
lobby
organic shaped furniture
restaurant
cigar room/outdoor space
white oak wood - green marble - white marble - green velvet fabric - water
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la carolina
This residential project in Bogotá, Colombia explores the balance between contemporary sensibility and classic domestic character through architectural moldings, integrated storage, and layered wallpapers. The existing fireplace was reimagined as a framed hearth, transforming a plain rectangular volume into a warm focal point that anchors the living space. The bathrooms introduce moments of playful contrast, each defined by a distinct color palette: green for the guest bath, pink and blue for the daughters, and a neutral composition for the primary suite. In one daughter’s bedroom, an organically shaped built-in bookshelf extends into a dresser and curved desk, creating a fluid reading and study area by the window.
bedroom floor plan 1.66 m
0.31 m 0.39 m 0.34 m
5.28 m
0.90 m
0.51 m
0.10 m
1.45 m
1.26 m
1.42 m
1.19 m
0.60 m
4.97 m
1.50 m
2.16 m
1.25 m 0.90 m
0.30 m
1.00 m 0.35 m
curved desk
curved bookcases
chimney elevation
materiality
beige Velvet Fabric - green wallcovering - white oak wood - pink and white wallcovering - white porcelain slab - gray wallcovering
olive green fabric - white marble - dark oak - gray fabric - gray porcelain floor tile - green paint
guest bathroom
bathroom first daughter
bathroom second daughter
making...
cnc cut - joinery chair
representation of a corner building made with COPIC markers
representation of The Partenón made with white pencil and black bristol
made with chinese ink on watercolor paper