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Victoria Castillo
ABOUT ME
Hello,
I’m Victoria Castillo, an aspiring Interior Designer with a foundation in technical theater design and costuming, where I curated my skills in creativity and attention to detail. My experiences with companies such as The Walt Disney Company and William-Sonoma have supported me in understanding immersion, and forming my life goal of transforming spaces into functional, aesthetic environments that create that feeling of wonder and whimsy.
I believe that design is about caring for the human mind and our emotions, as what we create has a profound effect on how we feel and behave. This drives me into creating spaces that provide feelings of warmth and thoughtfulness, but also functionality that fits every client’ s desires.
Thank you for joining me on my journey of creation !
FILIPINO RESIDENCE
TIR NA NĂ“G RESTAURANT
TREE SAN DIEGO (OFFICE)
MISCELLANEOUS AN ARTIST'S HOME
filipino residence
DESIGN BRIEF
"Design a residential space based on your own culture."
The intention of this space was to create a home based around Filipino culture. The island of the Philippines is surrounded by an abundance of natural materials, a wide variety of color, and vegetation. The Filipino culture is all about community, family, and large gatherings.
MAIN BEDROOM
Software: Sketchup, Layout, Enscape
MAIN BATHROOM ELEVATION
DESIGN CONCEPT
For this design I wanted to embrace Filipino architecture and textiles. The windows are inspired "Capiz," a window they make out of seashells. It incorporates woodworking, showcased as wall art, arm chairs, mullions and wood paneling in the bedroom. On the armchairs and bathroom wall, there are traditional Filipino weaving textiles. Most of the colors are warm tones of green, blue, creams, and woods to replicate the warmth of Philippines weather.
LIVING ROOM
TĂr na nĂ“g Restaurant
DESIGN BRIEF
The intention for this restaurant was to create a representation of the mythical land "TĂr na nĂ“g.
TĂr na nĂ“g is an Irish legend that is the name of a land of eternal living. In this land, the people live forever, are happy, and are beautiful forever. TĂr na nĂ“g is surrounded by many forests, mythical creatures, magic, and castles.
This space showcases what it might feel to be living in those forests, with a wide variety of flora, natural materials, and soft lighting.
Software: Sketchup, Layout, Enscape
FLOOR PLAN
1.Entrance showcases the U-Shaped bar with a skylight above, lounge area, and access to right patio.
2.Main dining room filled with booth, banquette, and table seating
3.Main Dining split into two divide up large space and gives a new atmospheric experience
4.Private Dining provides customers with a personal space, and a stainglass skylight
BAR ELEVATION
BAR / ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE / BAR / WAITING AREA
DESIGN CONCEPT
The private dining represents TĂr na nĂ“g's kingdom, and their princess Niamh (N-eev.) Niamh, also known as, Niamh the golden hair, was the inspiration for the golden accessories as well as the light blue walls, which replicates her clothing.
The bar is what is first seen when walking into the restaurant. It surrounded with a dark green floral wallpaper and dark oak wood which represents the forest of TĂr na nĂ“g. There are golden accents, and a mural of Niamh coming to our earth.
tree san diego - office
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
DESIGN BRIEF
"Design an office space based on a real life non-profit"
Tree San Diego is a 501c3 Non-Profit dedicated to increasing the quality and density of San Diego’ s urban forest. They plant trees in city parks, private properties, nature preserves, wetlands, streets, and open spaces. They collaborate with community organizations, Native Tribes, other non-profits, and businesses to plant the right trees, in the right places, with the right care. Tree San Diego's goal of increasing the quality and density of San Diego’ s urban forest will allow for additional water control, wildlife habitats, carbon removal, social and heath benefits, energy conservations, noise reduction, air quality and so much more.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Due to the objective of this non-profits, this office will have various types of native San Diego wood, various native tree colors such as orange, pinks, and yellows.
There are two options for the main northeast wall, Option A being a birch wood paneling with an arched plant wall, and a light up Tree San Diego sign. Option B is a map of San Diego to showcase the great area of land that Tree San Diego have planted their trees, with a interior birch wood soffit, and side plant walls.
an ARTIST'S HOME
DESIGN BRIEF
A previously coastal dwelling couple, Dana and Richard are moving to the High Desert. Dana is a retired cook and dabbles in sewing. Richard ran a successful AV company and is now records his own music. Together my clients enjoy traveling, wine tastings and spending time with friends and family. They are also interested in the art community and are looking to incorporate those creative aspects into their home. They are striving for a home that is functional yet allows for their interests and personalities to be represented.
FLOOR & LIGHTING PLAN
1.Inspired by Dana's love for 1960's palm springs, there will be a variety of colors, featuring oranges, blues, and pink.
2.Jewelry lighting will be showcased around the space to provide more focal points.
3.Paintings from David Hockney's pop art will be spread throughout the home to illustrate their love for art
4.Dana, will have the office space that can convert to a second bedroom with a built-in murphy bed
5.The office space connected to the garage is insulated with soundproof material to provide Richard with a space to record his music with his friends
Software: Sketchup, Layout, Podium
DESIGN BRIEF | FLOOR PLAN | CONCEPT
DESIGN CONCEPT
Embracing the clients love for 1960s palm spring, we reviewed of-time magazines which incorporated the warm tones of oranges and blues. The color palette will represent their desert location, with natural tones of oranges, terracotta, and green. Dana and David will be provided with Star Oxide Ceramic Wall and Floor tiles to support their love for Art, all while reflecting the High desert environment.
LIVING ROOM
BATHROOM
GUEST BATHROOM
Tranquility - bathroom
DESIGN BRIEF
Lauren and Calvin Johnson hired you to renovate their bathroom. They want to utilize it as an escape from their busy lives. They require easy integration, a large shower, and a vanity space to get ready for events.
WET ROOM
Software: Sketchup, Layout, Enscape
BATHROOM FLOOR PLAN SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
DESIGN CONCEPT
Per requests, I included a large double vanity sink with his & hers storage, along with a large cabinet for extra toiletries. There is also a separate room with a closet steamer, makeup vanity, and a towel rack warmer to support an organized and sanitary area. This room then has access to a large wet room which includes a freestanding bathtub, two handheld shower heads, and large niche space for shower essentials.
DOUBLE SINK VANITY
MISCELLANEOUS
This section will showcase a collection of miscellaneous project across a various amount of design courses, highlighting technical skills and creative thinking through multiple disciplines.
Autocad
Featuring multiple projects that were developed using AutoCAD, with a focus on documentation and organization. The work reflects a technical understanding of the foundation of drafting skills used in professional design.
MOULDING DETAIL
SCHEDULES
SOFA RECREATION
“The office”
DESIGN BRIEF
Recreate a floor plan based on a television show by translating the on-screen set into a functional, realistic interior. Incorporate spatial analysis, zoning, and circulation.
FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
DESIGN CONCEPT
The project recreates the floor plan from “The Office” sitcom using Revit. It incorporates a dimensionally accurate and functional office, showcasing it’ s real world usability. In order to complete, this required skills of spatial analysis, scale, and architectural planning. This project includes families, layers, curtain walls, and more.
DESIGN BRIEF | FLOOR PLAN
INTERIOR ELEVATIONS
hand Renderings
Sketching, Colored Pencils, Water-Based Markers
hand drafting
Drafting Pencils. Architectural Ruler, Straight Edge
botanical lighting design
DESIGN CONCEPT
This luminaire is to be used for both task lighting and decorative. The luminaire will began as a bud, but when someone walks near it, it will create a "blooming" affect by having it's petal move up towards the sky.
The color LED provides a 2700K white light that could be used for task lighting when eating, or reading. It also has the option to change color to create a focal point in the room, and even creates a whimsical affect.
Software: Sketchup, Sewing
INITIAL SKETCHES
These sketches came with the idea that I wanted to do something biophilic. Was I going to create layers? Asymmetrical? Task or decorative? CONCEPT
Construction
I began by sewing two fabrics together in a shape a petal, then I used the craft wire to stick inside those petals. I then attached the petal and wire combination to a 4" wide embroidery hoop and then stacked those embroidery hoop/fabric combination. I staggered them and it creates that floral look. I then attach a gold chain and iridescent gem to the bottom embroidery hoop to create a decorative stamen. I then create the luminaire by adding a color LED in the middle.
