ARC OF BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE Winter 2022
05| ATHENS DUPLEX Summer 2024
06|THE CORNER CHAIR Winter 2024
07|SKETCHES Winter 2024
01 | THE ROMANIA BUILDING
Eugene, OR
10 week project
3rd year
The 30,000 sq ft Joe Romania building is repurposed as an academic business incubator that provides new entrepreneurs a space for development, networking, and training.
This mixed-use academic incubator drives change in the business sphere and shapes the future by inspiring next-generation entrepreneurs. This project empowers and inspires innovative start-ups by providing them spaces to prototype, build, collaborate and launch their product. Inspired by the Willamette River nearby, the intent for this space is to mimic the idea of flow and ‘duck ponds.’ The user will walk into the space feeling ready to work privately and collaboratively. The space has a high security system with key card access and control through the lobby space. The space contains a café in the main entrance, wet and dry lab space, coworking spaces, offices, conference rooms, private garage-like spaces that are rentable, prototyping and woodshop. Every working space needs a green space, which is an addition nearing the south side of the building, as well as the north side near the entrance.
PREVIOUS CAR DEALERSHIP
Dynamic
The spaces should allow for quick changes in various uses and different kinds of users. This can include tables and chairs with wheels, doors that can stay open for public use and/or completely private.
Comfortable
A combination of “residential” and “commercial,” resimercial design brings aspects of home into the contemporary workspace. Entrepreneurs will be in their offices late nights and early mornings. The environment should be comfortable, unencumbered, and offer amenities the users didn’t even know they needed.
Accessible
Any user and visitor should feel comfortable navigating the space. The space should allow for collaborative work whether it is formal or informal. It should be useful and easy to use for anyone, regardless of ability.
Secure
Controlled access throughout the building will protect the client’s work and property. Security and privacy features can include key cards for entry, a reception area for the public, and making sure that rooms can be locked.
Sustainable
Users will be actively using the furniture and equipment on a day-to-day basis. Long-lasting furniture and equipment and intentional implementation of daylighting and passive systems will enhance user experience and save the incubator money in the long-run.
02 | NATE’S GUITAR REPAIR
Springfield, OR
10 week project
4th year
A small lease space is transformed into a work shop and consultation space for a highly skilled Luthier.
When people visit this space, they feel intimate and curious. Despite its size, each type of user, whether a seasoned musician or a novice enthusiast, experiences a sense of coziness and intrigue. The sense of arrival is welcomed with art deco features and a cup of tea. While customers cannot see fully into the repair shop, they catch glimpses of what the skilled hands do at work. The interior spaces are tightly integrated, maximizing every inch of space for functionality and creativity. Program elements are separated but connected through clever design solutions, ensuring a seamless flow between areas dedicated to instrument and tool storage, a private office, repair work benches, bathroom access, and customer interactions. What draws people to this place is its intimate atmosphere and commitment to craftsmanship. From the skilled luthiers working diligently behind closed doors to the music playing when customers come to receive their instrument, every aspect of the shop celebrates the passion and dedication to preserving and enhancing the world of guitars.
03 | PALLADIO CENTER OF THE ARTS
ARCHITECTURE
Vicenza, Italy
10 week project
3rd year
This architecture project focuses on designing and connecting a three-story museum ket hall through a shared material palette, a continuous structural grid, while celebrating site’s Roman ruins all in the heart of the small Italian town of Vicenza.
Piazza Dell’Oasi di Vicenza Includes elements of passing through, sitting, a meandering walk down the slope, sun, covered gazebo. Two program elements of this space are the Palladio Museum of the Arts (featuring Andrea Palladio, of the adjacent basilica) and a market hall. Although very different, these buildings speak to each other because material palette of gray Vicenza stone along the facade. The structural grid system caries long datum lines through with that, there is similar circular looping movement up all floors of the museum and the market hall. Because of the to the Roman wall and ruins, they are celebrated by being able to walk over and up to.
STUDIO ABROAD
museum and a marcelebrating the
sun, shade, and a Palladio, the architect because of their similar through the site. Along site’s adjacency
STRUCTURAL DATUM LINES
STRUCTURAL DATUM LINES
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
PASS THROUGH SITE
PASS THROUGH SITE NORTHERN
SOUTHERN
CROSS SECTION (A)
LONGITUDINAL SECTION (B)
04 | ARC OF BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY
Corvallis, OR
10 week project
2nd year
Through thoughtful renovation, this building is transformed into a community clubhouse designed to support and engage individuals with special needs.
The community clubhouse is a welcoming hub designed to foster connection and engagement. A spacious lounge, filled with natural light from large skylights, serves as the heart of the building. Visitors are greeted by a friendly reception desk, with a well-equipped kitchen and snack shack nearby for easy dining. The adaptable classroom can host various activities, while cozy alcoves provide quiet retreats. The elevated area includes a sensory room and private offices, enhancing comfort and privacy. Outside, a sensory garden and sports courts encourage relaxation and activity, while the working garden offers hands-on learning, allowing visitors to bring homegrown produce into the kitchen. This clubhouse is a vibrant space for community, learning, and wellness.
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE
RENOVATION & DESIGN OF CLUBHOUSE
PROGRAMMING
MAIN CIRCULATION
05 | ATHENS DUPLEX
RENOVATION AND FURNITURE DESIGN OF
Athens, GA
Summer 2024
A collaboration with a new Airbnb host transformed a small duplex into a welcoming and functional environment for large families, with one side fully furnished and the other awaiting future renovations.
In the summer of 2024, I collaborated with a new Airbnb host who sought a designer to transform their space into an inviting, fresh, and functional environment for hosting large families. Working within a limited budget, my goal was to balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring that each element maximized comfort and usability. This involved selecting durable, multi-purpose furniture, creating flexible layouts, and optimizing storage solutions to enhance guest convenience and accommodate various group sizes. By incorporating modern furniture, warm lighting, and subtle color schemes, I aimed to create a welcoming ambiance that appealed to families looking for a cozy and memorable stay.
Currently B-side is fully furnished and up for hosting, but A-side will eventually be renovated with removal of walls, new kitchen, floors, etc.
SIMPLE EXISTING FLOOR PLAN WITH CONNECTION TO OUTDOORS
FLOOR PLAN @ 3/16” = 1’ - 0” A-SIDE
B-SIDE
The owner (A) side of the duplex is going to under-go construction by renovating the kitchen and removing the fireplace. These changes will create a more open floor plan, optimizing the already compact space. Once construction is finalized in this unit, similar renovations will be implemented in the Airbnb (B) side.
OWNER (A) SIDE
BEFORE RE-DESIGN ON B-SIDE
AIRBNB (B) SIDE
VISION FOR A-SIDE
PHOTOS OF B-SIDE
06 | THE CORNER CHAIR
10 week project 4th year
Furniture design and construction of a working prototype to a 1:1 build.
The corner chair is a perfect blend of functionality, style, and personal significance, making it an ideal addition to the empty corner in my room. Its thoughtful design maximizes space efficiently while providing an inviting spot to relax, unwind, or enjoy its practicality. This chair would address my need for extra seating, offering both myself and my guests a place to sit or set belongings. Positioned to face my TV, it serves as a cozy alternative to lying in bed or sitting at my desk. Crafted from beech wood, the chair’s material adds to its appeal with its durability, versatility, and natural beauty. I’m drawn to beech for its warm tone, unique freckles, and distinct long grain—patterns that I admire for their resemblance to my own freckles. This chair is functional with a personal touch that ties comfort, design, and connection together.
