McDaniel High School
(formerly Madison HS)
Portland, OR
— PROJECT NAME
McDaniel High School
— ROLE
Junior Interior Designer
— DATE
2018-2021
— SIZE
296,000 sf
— FIRMS
Opsis Architecture & DAO
McDaniel was part of the voter approved bond to renovate and restore Portland Public Schools. The design capitalizes on the strong ties to culture within the community and the natural beauty that surrounds the uniquely sloped site. The interior spaces are open, dynamic and flooded with light while the palette is comprised of enduring neutrals balanced with moments of saturated color.
My role on this project was Junior Interior Designer. The tasks I collaborated on included: color and finish studies, space planning, renderings, Enscape model prep, construction documents (CDs), finish boards, construction administration (CA) tasks such as Architect’s Supplemental Instruction (ASIs), Request for Information (RFIs) and submittal reviews, LEEDv4 innovation credit documentation & submission, furniture plans and finishes. I regularly collaborated with team members, consultants and the client to work through design tasks and challenges.
crossroads – social stair
commons – social stage & west bridge
crossroads – change-maker wall
exterior – science beacon
interior – science beacon study
theatre/auditorium
main gym
finish palette study
corridor paint color study
holistic diagram of elements on corridor walls
carpet scope study – level 1
furniture plan – level 1
furniture finish study
finish board
Western Washington University Multicultural Center
Bellingham, WA
— PROJECT NAME
Western Washington University -
Multicultural Center
— ROLE
Junior Interior Designer
— SIZE
31,000 sf
— FIRMS
Opsis Architecture &
RMC Architects
WWU Multicultural Center was a renovation that provides a gathering space for students to engage and promote equity and inclusion. The space includes offices and shared working spaces, a library wall and gathering space at reception, a multi-purpose room, classrooms, a kitchen with open social space, restrooms that include a foot bath, a bookstore and main lobby entrance.
My role on this project was Junior Interior Designer. The tasks I collaborated on included: space planning, construction documents (CDs), casework documentation and detailing, furniture space planning, LEEDv4 research of finishes and the design and documentation of a foot bath within one of the single user restrooms. On this project I grew in regards to detailing of casework and restrooms, as well as doing a deep dive into LEEDv4 and the required documentation.
main stair leading to the multicultural center
reception entrance with library wall
kitchen with open gathering space
exterior sun shade
shared work space & zone that highlights connection b/t exterior sun shade and its impact on the interior space
classroom
bookstore
Willamette View
Riverview
Portland, OR
— PROJECT NAME
Willamette View – Riverview
— ROLE
Junior Interior Designer
— SIZE
18,000 sf
— FIRM
Opsis Architecture
WV Riverview is located on a site with sweeping views of the Willamette River. The focus of the design was to create a central hub for gathering. This project included a marketplace, bistro, main dining with bar, a commercial kitchen & multi-use auditorium.
My role on this project was Junior Interior Designer. The tasks I collaborated on included: finish studies, space planning, detailing of the light fixture over the bar, construction documents (CDs) and furniture. I worked closely with the Senior Interior Designer on the project to better understand the process of FFE. Together with the client, we selected furniture pieces, coordinated sit-tests for the end users and worked collaboratively on finish selections. With guidance, I created the furniture package which included space planning, storage studies, furniture finish selections, client meetings and presentations, and final furniture packages submitted to the vendors.
Riverview entrance
Riverview patio
Riverview main dining
Riverview bar
Elk Rock Bistro
multi-use auditorium
furniture & finish plan
finish palette
furniture palette
bar stool
bistro dining chair
main dining booth
outdoor furniture
Willamette View
Terrace Balcony Homes
Portland, OR
— PROJECT NAME
Willamette View -
Terrace Balcony Homes
— ROLE
Junior Interior Designer
— DATE
2017
— SIZE
91,075 sf
— FIRMS
Opsis Architecture
WV Terrace Balcony Homes was an update to the residential units on campus. The existing building was converted into modern one and two bedroom units that included a full kitchen that was open to the living space, a balcony, bedroom plus storage and ADA accessible restrooms.
My role on this project was Junior Interior Designer. The tasks I collaborated on included: space planning, construction documents (CDs) and finish boards. As this was early in my design career, I was mentored by the Senior Interior Designer on the project; her focus was for me to understand the circular language of construction documents (CDs), documenting the connectivity of elevations and casework details and she had me verify ADA code compliance throughout the units. This project taught me the amount of thoughtful detail that goes into documenting a design.
unit type 1 – 1 bed/1 bath
unit type 2 – 2 bed/2 bath
unit type 3 – 2 bed/2 bath
May Street
Elementary School
Hood River, OR
— PROJECT NAME
May St. Elementary School
— ROLE
Junior Interior Designer
— DATE
2017
— SIZE
70,000 sf
— FIRMS
Opsis Architecture
May St. Elementary School was a new build in the heart of Hood River. The design goal was to create a school that minimized long, straight corridors and maximized community engagement. The interior concept was classroom neighborhoods with each grade having a neighborhood entrance and shared common space surrounded by individual classrooms. The design intent was to facilitate community learning within each grade level.
My role on this project was Junior Interior Designer. The tasks I collaborated on included: space planning and construction documents (CDs). The Senior Interior Designer on this project mentored me through space planning and documenting of restrooms, documenting interior elevations, casework details and finish details, as well as the Finish Materials Legend and Finish Schedule. I gathered a greater understanding of the logistics of constructions documents and how the drawing sheets communicate with the Finish Materials Legend and Finish Schedule.
stair at main entrance
commons
classroom neighborhood entrance
neighborhood shared space
neighborhood shared space
nook corner in classrooms
library
music
classroom layouts surrounding a shared space