COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Mixed-Use Urban In-Fill
This project is the current project that I am working on. During this semester long project for my capstone in the Interior Design Program at Liberty University, I was tasked with developing the design for a mixed-use urban in-fill project in downtown Lynchburg, VA. I was required to research the site of the project in Downtown Lynchburg for zoning information and any needs that would benefit the area. This research would then guide me to a decision for the various uses of the building based on what was needed and allowed by the zoning ordinance of Downtown Lynchburg. The project also required me to demonstrate each step in the design process to show the progression.
Saylor Creek: Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility
This commercial project was given to the students to be able to exemplify the design process and apply the needs, requirements, and things found in research to a personally designed senior living facility. As students prepared for the project, they researched how interior design can affect the health and well-being of residents. In addition to researching, students composed a client proposal on statistics of local competition, the overall health of the aged in the region, and the proposed order of plan.
The reception concept sketch presents an elevation. Navy blue stained shiplap is used for an accent wall behind the desk with an LED sign of the logo. Bordering the wall are two stacked stone walls/columns. The reception desk is round with a lowered middle section for ADA purposes. presentation done in Photoshop.
The nurse's station sketch shows a personal and stylized office space with storage with a rustic, coastal style. The window brings in natural lighting and for increasing productivity. presentation done in Photoshop.
The dining area rendering captures the coastal style of the facility. I wanted to create a high end cafe style dining area for residents that is private and intimate. The sketch features glass French doors that are intended to be opened when the weather is nice to bring fresh air in as well as natural lighting. The doors open up to the courtyard, if residents choose to spend their meal times out on the courtyard. presentation done in Photoshop.
The multi-purpose area can be used as a movie theatre, music therapy room, and more. My sketch features acoustic design with the panels incorporated.presentation done in Photoshop.
This elevation shows the side wall of the multipurpose and music therapy room for the memory care residents. I chose to use vinyl records, a record player, and a juke box to bring the residents back to a familiar "place" in their lives to promote the health of their memory. A small cafe countertop was added for concessions during movie nights. presentation created in Photoshop.
The salon concept sketch shows a fun yet relaxing space for residents to be pampered. Stations are separated by floating wood tables with storage for the employees. The lounge area is separated by a bamboo wall for privacy. An accent wall is seen with a green wall with the "Saylor Salon" logo. presentation done in Photoshop.
The perspective rendering was achieved through Photoshop. The floorpan rendering was done in Coohom. perspective and presentation done in Photoshop. floor plan rendering done in Coohom.
Rendering done in Coohom. Presentation done in Photoshop.
Bridge Church Design
Using a given AUTOCAD church floorpan and elevation, I was to create a 3D version of the church using Sketchup and Revit. Building off of the original floorpan, I had the freedom to choose furniture, finishes, fixtures, etc as well all structural designs. This included the initial floor plan, millwork, and FF&E phases of the design process.
Loan Oak Spa
The purpose of this project was to challenge the student to think about the function of the space and incorporating it into our design selections. From low VOC paints, slip-proof flooring, and water-proof/ resistant fabric materials used, all are used to create a better and more sustainable environment for the everyday function of the space.
