Theresa Mathews - Interior Architecture and Design Student Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

THERESA MATHEWS

Interior Architecture & Design

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

THERESA MATHEWS

+703-789-1440 tmmathews21@gmail.com Annandale VA, 22003 www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-mathews

EDUCATION

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION JUNE 2026

B.A Interior Architecture and Design

Minor - Business Administration

GPA: 3.98

EXPERIENCE

ETD Erin Tripodi Design

Design Intern, Arlington VA | October 2025-March 2026

- Assisted across design phases including material selection, space planning, drawings, and project schedules, and client proposals to communicate design concepts effectively.

SOCIETIES AND AWARDS

Kravet | 2023 Marymount Design of Distinction award

National Society of Leadership and Success

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Phi eta Sigma Honor Society

Dean's List 2022-2024

ACTIVITIES / INVOLVEMENT

- IIDA President Marymount University IIDA MAC Campus Center, 2024-2025

Marymount’s interior design organization - Provides networking opportunities for students within the industry

- ASID & IIDA Student Member

- Women’s Soccer | Marymount University, Division III · Fall 2024 – Fall 2025

01WORKPLACE

NEXT AD AGENCY

Project Description

NEXT Ad Agency is an independent, global creative advertising agency recognized for its innovative approach at the intersection of advertising, digital, and brand strategy.

NEXT is expanding its presence with a new office in Chicago, Illinois. This space will accommodate 43 employees, as well as visitors, and feature the flexibility to host events and large client meetings. The design must support seamless virtual integration forremote team members, enabling them to participate in meetings throughout the day.

Concept

Located in Chicago the design of this workplace is inspired by the historic and functional layout of the cities urban grid.

The design utilizes the rectilinear shape of the building as an organizing framework to structure and aligns space that is easily readable.

It aims to reflect the city’s easy-tonavigate streets and its connection to a vibrant community created by the grid. In doing so, the design means to increase mental clarity, productivity, and opportunities for social collaboration through its orderly structure within an upbeat, fast-paced, technologydriven environment.

1. Reception

2. Resource Center

3.Media Department

4.Digital Marketing Department

5. Creative Department

Card - Sound Studio

Private Office

Phone Room

CHICAGO

Client Presentation The parti directly aligns with the building’s geometric form, maintaining coherence between

NODE: TEAM MEETING / PHONE ROOMS

The node space serves as a collaborative and rest area, offering team meeting zones, phone rooms, private workspaces, and opportunities to take a break from the desk. Strategically located at a crossroads within the office grid, it functions as both a place for connection and informal interaction, supporting collaboration and movement in the workplace.

Comfort: Wellbeing and Rejuvenation Productivity: Collaboration and Focus Control: Choice Over Work

DESIGNING FOR CURRENT WORKPLACE NEEDS

Belonging: Community and Trust

- Double-height ceilings to create openness and visibility.

- Team meeting spaces near each zone to encourage interaction.

Productivity: Collaboration and Focus

- Team meeting rooms for group work.

- Lounge spaces with modular screens for informal collaboration and brainstorming.

- Formal meeting rooms with professional setups.

- Modular walls to open up or define spaces as needed.

Safety: Physical and Psychological Security

- Natural elements (light, ) to reduce mental fatigue.

- Private spaces with inviting furniture and colors to recharge.

- Ergonomic, modular, and sustainable furniture for comfort, productivity, and health.

Comfort: Wellbeing and Rejuvenation

- Wellness rooms and node spaces for rest and focus.

- Plants to improve air quality and create a calming environment.

Control: Choice Over Work

-Flexible private and public workspaces to support different work styles including remote.

ME + WE Team Home base, focus and collaboration

DIGITAL + PHYSICAL Remote and sideby -side

LVL 7 WORKSTATIONS

WORK CAFE

The double-height space visually and physically connects both levels and their work teams, while bringing more natural light to both flloors.

Different seating types and zones supports connection and spontaneous collaboration, as well as intentional pauses away from the workstation that enhance mental clarity and overall performance.

TEAM MEETING

COLOR

The color palette is inspired by the site’s connection to Lake Michigan and the colors of the sky found in its stunning sunsets.

CLIENT PRESENTATION

Right off of the front reception. It accommodates in-person meetings and inclusive hybrid experiences, strengthening firm culture and professional standards.

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GUEST ROOM

02 HOXTON GEMENS HOTEL BRAND

Project Description Concept

The National Gateway building is a largely underused office space that can be revitalized through adaptive reuse. Feedback from local residents and stakeholders indicates a desire for more engaging and interactive spaces within the building and its surrounding. This project proposes transforming the existing structure into a hotel inspired by the Hoxton brand, reinterpreted to suit the particular area. The goal is to introduce a lively destination that activates the site and contributes energy, character, and community connection to the neighborhood.

This design draws from classic English influences, honoring the shared roots between the Arlington and Hoxton name, while introducing a modern sensibility that aligns with Arlington’s fastpaced, contemporary lifestyle. The plan organization aims to emulate the original Hoxton neighborhood in London, where passersby wander past local shops and naturally drift inside, the streetfacing windows reveal active gathering spaces that welcome the community - Exactly what the national gateway community is in need of.

ADAPTIVE REUSE

A significant portion of the building remains available for lease. According to the latest leasing information, approximately 247,595 square feet of office space is currently available across multiple floors. This availability indicates that while the building is not entirely vacant, there is substantial unoccupied space, making it a good candidate for adaptive reuse projects.

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ADDITIONS

SOLAR PANELS

Generates clean, renewable energy, reducing fossil fuel use and carbon emissions

Rain Water Collection (Non-Potable Use)

Captures and reuses rainwater for non-potable purposes, reducing water waste and demand on municipal

LOBBY

HEALTHY MATERIALS: Low-VOC finishes, formaldehyde-free millwork, and natural durable materials that support wellness.

HEALTHY MATERIALS: Low-VOC finishes, formaldehyde- free mill-work, and natural durable materials.

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The restaurant occupies the street-facing window wall, and unitlizes modular, fully opening doors to blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. This is meant to encourage those passong by to enter and activate the hotel’s connection to the neighborhood.

RESTAURANT

THE APARTMENT

The Apartment is a meeting & events space that’s part of many Hoxton hotels worldwide.

It is centered around a communal pantry / kitchen area stocked with free-to-grab teas, coffee, snacks and fruit by day, which in the evening can transform into a private bar.

The space is designed for flexibility, accommodating meetings, private dinners, social gatherings, celebrations.

Individual rooms may be rented separately, or the full apartment can be hired for larger events.

The bar is located directly off the lobby and connects to the restaurant. The bar features white marble counter tops, a custom and a built-in foot rail. Other details include a ceiling with English tile motifs and exposed wood beams to bring alive the

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INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY AND CARE UNITY CIRCLE

Project Description Concept

The 10th & Page neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a historically significant African American community that has experienced significant socioeconomicchanges,including gentrification, displacement, and health disparities. These challenges have created a need for equitable spaces that promote health, cultural preservation, and intergenerational connection. The goal for this project was therefore to create a geriatric care and community center.

As a child, the cul-de-sac was the place where all the neighborhood kids met without planning, where games started, and friendships formed. From that shared space, we’d wander back to each other’s houses sometimes through the front door, sometimes slipping quietly in through a backyard gate. There was a sense of childlike trust, comfort, and easy belonging.

This project is built on that memory. There is a central gathering space acting as the cul-de-sac and surrounding it are neighborhood homes”: activity rooms and program spaces where people of all ages can join together.

UVA’s expansion and growing economic footprint have played a large role in shaping the development of 10th and Page, with the neighborhood’s location between UVA and downtown.

SITE LOCATION

• 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

TOPOGRAPHY

• Flat with minor elevation changes. Some green spaces, but limited large parks within the neighborhood.

• Nearby McIntire Park and Booker T Washington Park provide access to nature.

Downtown Mall is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, featuring over 150 bars, restaurants, shops, and vintage stores, along with attractions like the Virginia Discovery Museum, live music at the Jefferson Theater, and the Ting Pavilion.

HUMAN / CULTURAL ASPECTS

The 10th and Page neighborhood in Charlottesville has a strong historical and cultural identity rooted in Black homeownership and community resilience. However, gentrification has introduced tension between long-time residents and new developments, creating challenges for preserving the area's legacy. The close-knit community, supported by active neighborhood associations, works to advocate for preservation amid these changes. The psychological impact of redevelopment is also notable, as the transformation of historical spaces raises concerns among residents about losing their cultural landmarks and a sense of belonging.

The gallery space honors the 10th & Page community by showcasing elements within its history, key milestones, and resident achievements, while also celebrating the building’s own legacy. It serves as a visual archive that fosters pride, belonging, and continuity.

Model of Charlottesville and key historical locations in the neighborhood

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

This space is available for town hall meetings, plays, dance, workshops, and other gatherings. Its adaptable layout and facilities support a wide range of activities.

KIDS CORNER

Modular doors that can close or be folded completely into the wall for large community events

Stage has back ramp access that leads to backstage, providing easy and accessible performance entry

INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY SPACE

The radial ceiling, with a central skylight, represents sunbeams shining down, while the life below - people and greenery reflects growth and vitality of the neighborhood

Structural elements turned into opportunities for intimate seating, encouraging quiet reading, exploration, and a sense of retreat within the larger, active environment Reading Spot

This central activity space serves as the heart of the facility, featuring a learning lab, community kitchen, and a versatile studio for exercise, dance, and other programs.

Way-finding in the flooring, leading visitors from reception through the corridor to each exam room where the doors are numbered and highlighted for patients to easily remember and find

CLINIC RECEPTION

Kids corner

Comfortable space for children to play or read while families are in the clinic. With toys, books, and soft seating

Enlarged Clinic Plan

ON-STAGE/ OFF-STAGE

The clinic is organized using an onstage/off-stage planning strategy, which clearly separates patient-facing areas - such as reception, waiting, and exam rooms - from staff and support spaces. This approach allows patients to move through a calm, intuitive, and welcoming environment, while backof-house functions remain discreetly out of view. By minimizing visual and physical overlap between public and operational zones, the layout is meant to enhance privacy, reduce stress, and create an easier experience for visitors.

At the same time, it supports staff efficiency by supporting workflows, improving circulation, and allowing clinical and administrative tasks to occur without interruption, ultimately strengthening the overall functionality of the clinic.

East corridor elevationWay-finding

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