Located in Portland, Oregon, the stage makes for the perfect speakeasy, with all seats flexible to face the stage or move for private conversations among your table. Panels were installed not only to draw attention to the stage but also for noise control.
I fully created the bar from a sketch, and I was able to build it in CAD and load it into Revit. The hexagon shape carries the "honeycomb" resemblance throughout, with stained glass lighting up the back of the counter as well.
Working within the bones of the original building, a triangle footprint, and the abundance of natural light from the large glass garage doors offered unique opportunities to this buzzing coffee house. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Keeping the original ceiling tile of the building while bringing it to life with a fun wallpaper and bright pastel color palette. Considering different seating options in what little space I had, offering high tops, a booth, and lounge chairs creates flexibility.
This project started out with just bare bones. We were given the existing shape of the house; however were asked to come up with the best floor plan to meet the needs of a celebrity of our choice. We then had to create a customer profile that best meets their desired needs. I chose Reese Witherspoon, focusing on her southern charm, love of books and need for a library, and the preppy-coastal style of her clothing line, Draper James. From there, I used a bubble diagram to fit together the best flow of the house with the list of rooms, which then went into CAD. This project was the whole house, getting to pick out the furnishings and finishes. Complete and ready for a contractor with lighting and plumbing schedules. This was one of my favorite projects, getting full creative freedom and starting from a blank page.
A vacation renovation in full swing, the house originally built in 1973 is getting the upgrade it deserves while still keeping the fun, airy, functional design of its midcentury modern roots. The Parkers' plan to use this for frequent weekend getaways and as an Airbnb property. Keeping guests in mind, but the family dynamic at the heart. Bringing in warm woods, retro colors, and accessing the beautiful landscape and natural light. The use of geometric shapes and unique tiles with clean lines throughout is the perfect balance. The eye-catching design and prime location make the property a bucket list visit for every tourist.
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