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Talia Work Samples 2026

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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TALIA FRIEDLAND

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THE IRONWORKS

SMITHFIELD MARKET

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BROADWATER FARM

HACKNEY SERVICE CENTRE

LUXURY BATHROOM

THE IRONWORKS

THESIS PROJECT

NYU, London

Master's Student

ADAPTIVE REUSE PROPOSAL

Biophilic design strategies, historical research, and memory archives revive this dilapidated industrial yard known as the Ironworks located within Regent’s Park, London into a community hub. Lessons from the site’s past inform its best uses for the present, all the while retaining its unique architectural features. The goal of this project was to recover and celebrate the tangible and intangible heritage elements that have been lost to time on the site.

Exterior Collage

REVIVING HISTORY

I was inspired by St Dunstan’s Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors, a rehabilitation site that once operated in Regent’s Park in the first World War which encouraged veterans to re-engage with all of their senses in order to live fulfilling lives. A century later with the advent of technological devices which have numbed our senses, I propose that the Ironworks be converted to a rehabilitation site for the everyday person, with each building will be devoted to one of the five senses--taste, sound, scent, sight, and touch.

"Taste": Cafe Space
"Sight": Visual Arts Centre
"Touch": Pottery Studio

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SMITHFIELD MARKET

WORKPLACE

PRP Architects, London

Assistant Interior Designer

STUDIO REFURBISHMENT

While working at PRP, I had the opportunity to assist with the refurbishment of our office space which is located in Smithfield Market in Farringdon. As a Certified B Corp business, we wanted to reuse materials and furniture wherever possible. I was responsible with sourcing the flooring finishes and acoustic panelling, assisting with the kitchen design, and designing new wayfinding and entry signage for the studio.

Improved Kitchen Space
Improved Meeting Room
Improved Reception

WAYFINDING DESIGN

The dated MDF paneling in the entrance could be replaced with a sleeker black steel panelling system that would match the new acoustic panelling upstairs. The backlighting of the sign would also create a bold and eyecatching statement to visitors of the studio. The black and red palette would be replicated in all wayfinding signage to draw the eye and emphasise PRP's branding.

BROADWATER FARM ESTATE

COUNCIL ESTATE

PRP Architects, London

Lead Interior Designer

COMMUNAL AREAS REFURBISHMENT

This social housing estate with a complicated history was in need of an interior refurbishment for its communal spaces. A new paint scheme, new flooring, and new directional signage are in the process of being specified for these housing blocks. The 1960s design of the buildings presents unique challenges for wayfinding and decorative elements. This project was an opportunity to work closely with both the clients and the contractor team at every stage.

GREEN BLOCKS
BLUE BLOCKS
RED BLOCKS
Refurbished Elements Diagram

WAYFINDING DESIGN

The estate used to have sylistic black and white signage that was later replaced by standard institutional green signage which detracted from the aesthetic experience of the communal areas. The new concepts are based on the original signage designs, and the wall decal designs are inspired by elements from the surrounding urban environment and are intended to help residents distinguish between floor levels.

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HACKNEY SERVICE CENTRE

WORKPLACE / CIVIC

PRP Architects, London

Lead Interior Designer

DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING

PRP were asked to prepare Stage 2 and 3 reports for the Hackney Service Centre, an austere public facing building that needed to be more welcoming and hospitable to its emotionally vulnerable daily visitors. Acoustic treatments, wall colours, lighting, furniture, and artwork were specificed to improve the well-being and comfort of each room. A new reception desk was designed to improve the visitor experience while ensuring staff safety

AERIAL
FRONT VIEW
ORGANIC PALETTE
ACOUSTIC PANELS NATURAL SHAPES
Moss or Plants Painted Metal Fluted Wood

DESIGN CONCEPTS

Calming palettes, soft furnishings, acoustic treatments and attention to lighting will transform these formerly sterile spaces into comforting environments for both HSC visitors and employees. These design changes are intended to facilitate positive interactions within these spaces rather than hostile and potentially violent encounters.

Sodium Sky Fresh Foliage Soft Moss
Soft Moss 4 Toasted Clay Sumatran Melody 4
Customer Services Room
Staff Breakout Room
Case Hearing Room
High Security Room
Therapy Room Ground Floor Plan

05 LUXURY BATHROOM

RESIDENTIAL

Arditi Design, NYC

Designer & Drafter

BOLD BATHROOM DESIGN

This bold bathroom was designed for a young couple who had recently purchased a dated New Jersey home. They wanted a fresh look with a contrasting palette: black wood pops against cool white marble tile, and brass finishes provide some warmth. The existing bathroom was completely stripped and remodeled with new fixtures, millwork, and a new shower and bath. Renders are courtesy of Duke Renders.

Black Iron Stone White Satin Brass
Floor Plan
Vanity Elevation
Vanity Design Render
Bath Design Render
Shower Render

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