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Emilie Warner, Student IIDA | Student ASID

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

School of Architecture and Design

NEXT: LAW FIRM HERITAGE CROSSING

Workplace

Mixed-use

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THE GILDED REVERIE

Hospitality

FUTURE PRESENT

Healthcare

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Education

NEXT: LAW FIRM

PROJECT: 4th Year Studio Project

TYPE: Workplace

YEAR: 2025

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

AREA: 15,200 SF

KEYWORDS: Legacy, Mentorship, Growth, Connection, Collaboration

Next Law Firm is envisioned as a living ecosystem where legacy grows layer by layer, like rings in a tree. The design balances structure rooted in mentorship and tradition with fluidity that reflects adaptability and the evolving nature of legal practice. Thoughtful spatial layering supports this balance: open hubs and mentorship pods foster connection, while well ness retreats, focus rooms, and flexible meeting areas offer restoration and collaboration. Natural materials, daylight, and circadian lighting re inforce harmony between stability and change, creating a workplace that grows with its people and fosters meaningful connection and impact.

FLOOR PLAN

BRANDING

LIGHTING SELECTIONS

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

WORK CAFE

This workcafé space blends warm materials, soft lighting, and flexible seating to create an inviting environment for casual meetings, focused work, and social connection.

SENSORY SPHERE

This Sensory Sphere podcast space blends soft lighting, acoustic warmth, and comfortable seating to create a calm, immersive environment for focused conversation and content

WORKSTATIONS

This open workstation space features soft, diffused lighting and semi-enclosed desks that create a focused yet collaborative environment for everyday work.

LARGE CONFERENCE

This large conference room offers a refined, collaborative setting with modern lighting, comfortable seating, and integrated technology to support inclusive meetings and execu-

2HERITAGE CROSSING

PROJECT: Gensler Group Intern Project

TYPE: Master plan and Multi-use Commercial

YEAR: 2025

LOCATION: Richmond, Texas

AREA: 36 Acres

KEYWORDS: Community, Walk-ability, Legacy

This project had several key components, beginning with the overall master plan. I contributed to the initial programming for a new town center in Richmond, Texas, which laid the foundation for the work that followed. Along with this, we focused on three main buildings: The Rainbow Room, The Tree House, and The Barn. Each space thoughtfully designed around our core values of service, legacy, and spirit. In doing so, we sought to reflect and carry forward the rich history and guiding principles that the George Foundation has long established within the community.

THE TREEHOUSE

Ground Floor: (coffee bar, boutique retail, food and beverage, public restrooms) approx. 15,000 SF

Second Floor: (co-working, event space, meeting rooms, terraces) approx. 12,000 SF

Circulation and Building Core: approx. 3,000 SF

The Tree house is inspired by the spirit of the Nancy Jones Oak Tree, a place where memories were made, stories were shared, and people came together. Re-imagined as a welcoming space rooted in community, curiosity, and connection, it is meant to be a central gathering spot to explore, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. Much of my time on this project was spent in space planning, modeling, and aiding in renders to capture the nostalgia and wonder of a true tree house.

CO-WORKING SPACE

Soft greenery, warm materials, and framed views create a calm, focused environment, with a subtle visual link to the café below

FOOD & BEVERAGE SEATING

Designed to evoke the playful spirit of childhood, it frames the iconic tree, immersing visitors in nature and grounding their experience in the site’s enduring spirit

COFFEE SHOP

Expansive windows and natural light blur indoors and outdoors, creating a warm, inviting space to linger

FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

Full-height windows, a glass roof, and circular light wells connect the space to the event energy, the food hall’s warmth, and framed views of the barn beyond

THE GILDED REVERIE

PROJECT: 3rd Year Studio Project

TYPE: Hospitality

YEAR: 2025

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois

AREA: 7,165 SF

KEYWORDS: Moody, Anticipation, Passion, Comfort, Warmth

This hotel lobby is designed to spark curiosity and anticipation. Inspired by Midnight in Paris, it blends nostalgia and richness to create a timeless, welcoming atmosphere. A palette of deep browns, soft greens, and warm tones sets the mood, while Parisian streetlamp–inspired lighting adds depth. Materials like aged brass, velvet, stone, and rich woods bring character, while feather-like curves guide guests through the space. More than comfort, the design encourages reflection, connection, and discovery, inviting guests to slow down and engage meaningfully.

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

SECTIONS

FLOOR PLAN

FURNITURE SELECTIONS

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

FUTURE PRESENT

PEDIATRICS

PROJECT: 3rd Year Studio Project

TYPE: Healthcare

YEAR: 2024

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

AREA: 3,000 SF

KEYWORDS: Community, Intuitive, Vibrant, Engaging

This pediatric primary care facility is a vibrant, enduring space that nurtures health, happiness, and inclusivity for children (0-18) and their families. Featuring a bold color palette, geometric forms, and clear spatial delineations for intuitive circulation, it fosters joy, confidence, and trust. The design integrates sustainable materials for lasting impact while strengthening community relationships. Thoughtfully designed spaces support healing, seamless interactions, and an optimized patient experi ence, ensuring families feel welcomed and empowered through engaging designs.

SITE ANALYSIS

PROCESS WORK

INSPIRATIONAL VIGNETTE

FURNITURE SELECTIONS

FURNITURE SELECTIONS

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

ADMIN AREA / CHECK-OUT

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

PROJECT: 3rd Year Interior Design and Architecture Studio Project

TYPE: Education

YEAR: 2024

LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana

AREA: 800 SF

KEYWORDS: Community, Wellness, Growth, Connection

This two-week multidisciplinary charrette focused on designing an intergenerational gathering center that promotes sustainability, wellness, and community connection. The project addresses health challenges across generations through programs like farm to table education, where elders teach gardening and cooking while children share technology skills in return. Integrating the water, plant, and life cycles, the design reflects harmony between people and nature, with fluid organic forms and overhangs inspired by the site’s coulee that channel light and rainwater to nourish the community garden, symbolizing renewal and self-sufficiency.

SITE ANALYSIS

The elderly are a primary focus, playing a crucial role in passing down knowledge by teaching gardening, cooking, and other essential skills, especially with the nearby university offering opportunities to engage college students who may be eager to learn or lack access to such education. The space supports this exchange through a garden for planting and harvesting, a kitchen for transforming fresh produce into meals, and gathering areas for daily activities such as teaching, play, and markets selling uncooked crops, along with essential facilities like restrooms and places for social interaction.

ACOUSTIC DIAGRAM

LIGHTING DIAGRAM CIRCULATION DIAGRAM MOOD BOARD

FLOOR PLAN

Water is essential for all life forms. It moves through the environment via processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Plants absorb water from the soil, which is crucial for their growth and survival.

Plants use water and carbon dioxide to perform photosynthesis,producing oxygen and glucose This process not only sustains the plants but also provides oxygen for other living organisms.

The farm-to-table cycle involves gardening, producing and distributing fruit, delivering it to consumers, and nally, the food is cooked by the consumer. This cycle is important because there is a lack of foods that provide nutrition.

The Human Cycle is when the human body goes throught several changes throughout their life. Proper nutrition and excerise ensure a healthy life style and are required for human growth.

CONCEPT IDEAS

CYCLE DIAGRAM

STRUCTURAL AND INTERIOR FINISHES

EXTERIOR VIEW