Portfolio Giuliana Vassallo

Interior Design Portfolio

SELECTED ACADEMIC WORKS BY GIULIANA VASSALLO

2025-2026

Hi! I’m Giuliana, and this portfolio shows the work I have completed during my first year and a half in the MFA-1 program at NYSID.

I draw inspiration from nature, natural materials, and organic forms, as well as the timeless appeal of midcentury design. I’m passionate about exploring new perspectives and creating thoughtful design solutions that connect people with their surroundings. I believe interior design has the power to shape experiences and foster profound relationships between individuals and the spaces they inhabit.

E-mail: giuliana.vassalloalvarez@nysid.edu

Phone: +1 (929) 438 - 8818

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/giuliana-vassallo

01. MR’s APARTMENT

CONCEPT: SCULPTED RESIDENTIAL SANCTUARY

Starting with a real duplex I found in Chelsea, I redesigned the floor plan to better fit a modern, artfocused lifestyle. My goal was to break away from the typical “boxy” apartment feel by using Revit to model custom, sculpted wood volumes that act as the architecture and furniture. I focused on opening up the double-height living area to let in as much light as possible, creating a seamless flow between the kitchen, the gallery-style workspace, and the private lounge. It balances raw, industrial textures with the warmth of organic minimalism, turning a standard NYC unit into a space that feels intentional, calm, and personal.

FLOOR PLANS

SECTIONAL VIEW & VERTICAL SECTION

3D PERSPECTIVE

02. LICHEN LAYERS LIBRARY

LICHEN LAYERS LIBRARY

Inspired by the fluid, symbiotic meeting of forest and river, the architecture seamlessly translates the raw beauty of the natural world into a modern sanctuary for learning.

Inside, a series of majestic, tree-like wooden columns branch outward as they rise, anchoring the space with a grounded, organic permanence. Overhead, these columns give way to a deeply layered, undulating slat canopy that filters light like a dense woodland bower, casting dynamic shadows below. On the ground, the rigid geometry of traditional library layouts is entirely dissolved. In its place, rich, moss-toned floor patterns wind effortlessly through the stacks and reading nooks, mimicking a flowing waterway that guides visitors on an intuitive journey of discovery.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Custom Seating Area

Custom Bench

Custom Stacks

FLOOR PLAN & RCP

WEST SECTION

3D PERSPECTIVE

SketchUp, Rhino & Enscape.

3D PERSPECTIVE

SketchUp, Rhino & Enscape.

03. SENNA IVF CLINIC

CONCEPT: THE ENVELOPING REFUGE

Located in Tribeca, the Senna IVF Clinic is a 10,000-square-foot boutique-style environment designed to transform the often stressful fertility journey into a supportive, human-centered experience. By moving away from a cold, clinical aesthetic, the project utilizes a “homey” concept defined by soft curves, warm materials, and gentle lighting to create a genuine sense of refuge and organic tranquility.

The layout follows a rectilinear approach to ensure intuitive wayfinding and reduce patient anxiety, while customized furniture—such as the reception desk and cafe bar—features enveloping shapes designed to provide physical support and privacy. To promote holistic well-being, the clinic also integrates a dedicated wellness exercise area and garden specifically for fertility yoga classes, maintaining a vital connection to nature and calm throughout the space.