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Normal, IL
12,000 sq. ft
August - December 2025
PROJECT SCHEMATICS
Concept Statement:
The main intent for this design concept is to create a campus library environment that integrates advanced technology. The goal is to provide a variety of technological platforms which can be used as resources for librarians, students, and the community. The design team will implement three different strategies to ensure the benefits of the resources which includes easy navigation, universal position for all users, and efficiency. The space will include wall-mounted screens to allow for further interaction. A vintage and historic atmosphere will be presented using dark woods, dim lighting, vintage accents, and a neutral color pallet which will contrast against the advanced, innovative technology. This will make the resources further stand out for their users which allows for easy way finding.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan consists of a reference desk, print center, library catalogs, meeting points, a library directory, a campus map, a library instruction space, a donor wall, academic support hubs, a group work area, an individual work area, gather and event space, a gallery, a sensory suite, and a multifunctional reading lounge.
REFERENCE AREA
The reference desk contains a portion that follows ADA guidelines to ensure that all members of the library are included.
Herman Miller Setu Fixed Arms Chair
DONOR WALL
The donor wall features an interactive screen which allows guests to click on a donor’s name which will then pull up information about the donor and an image of the donor.
Conference Meeting
GATHER AND EVENT SPACE
The gather and event space includes mobile furniture which can be arranged based on the event that is being hosted in the space. A closet is also attached to the gather and event space in order to house chairs or tables that are not being used for some events.
LIBRARY INSTRUCTION SPACE
The library instruction space includes individual seating which can be rearranged based on the amount of people attending. The space also contains a curved wall to direct the focus to the front of the room.
Herman Miller Betwixt Chair without Arms
Herman Miller OE1 Sit-to-Stand Table, Rectangular with Wrap
Betwixt
Herman Miller Riley Table
Herman Miller
Bench with Arms
ACADEMIC SUPPORT HUBS
The academic support hubs contain storage for the employees along with plenty of counter space to display hand-outs for guests along with having enough space to do their own work. The academic support hubs are mostly enclosed to provide a welcoming environment while having an open ceiling to allow for natural and artificial light.
Herman Miller Setu Fixed Arms Chair
SENIOR COHOUSING PRIVATE UNIT
PROJECT SCHEMATICS
Concept Statement:
This design is intended to provide a functional and comfortable living experience for people over the age of fifty-five with aging in place, inclusive design, and ADA accessible features such as easy to reach storage, non-slip flooring materials, natural light, comfortable furniture, and an open floor plan. A coastal color pallet including shades of blue, orange, and tan create a calming feel in the space due to its contrast. It also relates the space to the outdoors to implement nature bonding. The design is simplistic and minimalistic to prevent an overwhelming state for the occupant and because of the familiarity of simplicity due to the generational time frame of the clients. All the features create a cozy feeling in the space due to contrasts in colors and materials such as wood slats and granite counter tops, organic shapes in furniture, and soft textiles on furniture.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan consists of entering through the living room, a kitchen, dining room, and laundry room connected by an open floor plan, a jack and jill bathroom that can be accessed form the dining room and the bedroom, and a balcony. The design was created to incorporate ADA guidelines and universal and inclusive design so anyone regardless of their abilities can use the space.
LIVING ROOM
The living room offers several seating options including recliners that assist with getting up, a low pile rug that allows for mobility devices to roll over, and a built in shelf with a high toe kick and easy to reach storage.
KITCHEN
The kitchen includes large toe kicks, a sink that can be converted to ADA below, a reduced in size dishwasher to lighten the door weight, and a double stacked oven to also lighten the weight of each door.
DINING ROOM
The dining room consists of a simple table structure so wheelchair users can roll up and use the table with others. Chairs with and without arms are also provided to give the option for people to use.
BATHROOM
The bathroom consists of grab bars near the toilet and in the shower, a vanity which can be converted to ADA, a roll in shower, and small tile in the shower to prevent slipping.
BEDROOM
The bedroom contains a low pile rug which allows for mobility devices to roll over with easy and a closet with lower shelves to prevent having to reach.
LAUNDRY AREA
The laundry area consists of a raised washer and dryer to prevent having to bend over along with a spring loaded shelf that can be pulled out to set a laundry basket on to load or unload the machines.
BALCONY
The balcony consists of low pile carpet, which is easy for mobility devices to move over.
BRAZILIAN APARTMENT
Normal, IL
900 sq. ft August - October 2024
PROJECT SCHEMATICS
Concept Statement:
This apartment design located in Pelotas, Brazil intends to portray a comfortable, minimalistic, natural atmosphere for a family of four through the use of natural light, a variety of contrasts, crisp fixtures, and a Brazilian contemporary style. Given the size of the space, crisp and clean furnishings and fixtures make the space appear larger due to the way they piece together with each other along with their lines that bring movement throughout the apartment. To fit the family’s needs, the layout of the apartment has been organized for the family to spend time together but also have separate spaces where they can do each of their own hobbies. The Brazilian contemporary style allows for traditional aspects that have become modernized, such as a churrasqueira, to be incorporated into the space. Additional pieces such as a tanque and built-in furniture also connect the contemporary style to the functionality of the space.
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan consists of entering through the living room, a kitchen, dining area on the balcony, a laundry room, a boy’s room, a girl’s room, a shared bathroom, a master bedroom, and a master bathroom. The floor plan is arranged with the kids’ rooms to the east side while the master bedroom is on the southwest side of the apartment in order to separate the noise level from the kids for the parents. An open living room to kitchen allows for the family to spend time together without being in the
LIVING ROOM
The living room was designed using colors found in nature such as browns and greens which are very popular in the Brazilian culture. The living room contains seating for the family of four along with space and additional seating for guests. This incorporates relationship building which is also very popular.
Jader Almeida
Basic DB 130 Sofa
KITCHEN
The kitchen contains custom build-in cabinets with finger grooves rather than knobs or pulls that go to the ceiling to allow for the most amount of possible storage. The kitchen also contains Brazilian appliances.
BALCONY/ DINING AREA
The balcony contains a churrascaria, or a Brazilian styled grill to cook meat. The balcony is also fully enclosed for when there is poor weather but is fully surrounded by windows that are able to be opened when using the churrascaria to prevent the build up of smoke or to open up the apartment to benefit from a natural breeze.
LAUNDRY
The laundry room contains custom build-in cabinets, a drying rack that is able to be raised or lowered, a tanque, or a large laundry sink, and a Brazilian washer and dryer combo appliance.
Brastemp Washer and Dryer
MATEUS’S ROOM
The boy’s bedroom contains a custom floor to ceiling buildin wardrobe. Upon request, Mateus’s room also contains space for him to do homework, store his soccer gear, and hang his guitars for when he is not playing music.
SECONDARY BATHROOM
The secondary bathroom includes a wall mounted toilet and vanity, storage for toiletries, and a stand up shower rather than a bath tub. Having a wall mounted toilet and vanity provides a much more convenient way of cleaning. The design also includes a waterproof tile floor to help with the cleanliness of the space.
JULIA’S BEDROOM
The girl’s bedroom contains a Brazilian single size bed and a custom floor to ceiling built-in wardrobe. Also upon request, Julia’s room is designed for a space to draw and color and build legos.
MASTER BEDROOM
The master bedroom contains a large ceiling to floor built-in wardrobe along with neutral colors to follow the Brazilian culture. As requested, the space provides an area for sewing or to do business from home.