CHEROKEE STUDIOS
Interior Design Studio II | Project II | Spring 2022
Project Type
Individual
Programs Used
- Revit
- SketchUp
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Enscape
Walkthrough Video of Project
Description
I was "hired" to design the interiors of a new office space located on the first floor of an existing mixed use building, Cherokee Studios, located in West Hollywood, CA. The client owns a graphic design firm that is well known for its print, digital, and environmental work in the music and film industries, so the design of this space should reflect a creative and collaborative work environment. Also, Cherokee Studios, formerly MGM Studios, is located on a site that has a significant musical and Hollywood history, where many famous artists have recorded music. As a result, many of the people that choose to live and/or work in this building have an appreciation for that history. In order to incorporate this history into this space, a chosen album cover was used as inspiration for the materials and color palette.
Responsibilities
Besides developing the functional requirements of the space, I was also required to create a zone floor plan identifying where each area is located, make a color coded reflected ceiling plan, provide at least three rendered perspectives of the space with a key plan, invent a custom-made ADA compliant reception desk, create axon views of the entire space, and provide a LEED sustainability statement.
Concept
This space will combine the industrial elements of the building with aspects inspired by its musical history. A variety of textures and shapes will make the space stimulating and enhance creativity, while the cool tones and natural flow will contribute to collaboration and provide a sense of ease.
LEED Sustainability
This project also involved choosing a LEED Certification criteria and developing a statement that highlighted how it affected our design decisions and material/fixture/equipment selections. The LEED criteria I chose was the Sourcing of Raw Materials, which meant that this office space uses products sourced from at least five different manufacturers that meet at least one of the responsible sourcing and extraction criteria for at least 30% of the total materials used in this project. The types of sustainably sourced materials includes bio-based materials, wood products, materials reuse, and recycled content.
YOUMEDIA LIBRARY
Interior Design Studio II | Project I | Spring 2022
Project Type
Individual
Programs Used
- Revit
- SketchUp
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Enscape
Description
YOUmedia is an organization that strives to provide access to high-quality educational experiences and resources for a diversity of youth. YOUmedia has decided to create a digital learning space for teens at the Milwaukee Public Library, which I have been "hired" to design. This 3,000 square foot area will provide teens with a space where they can hang out, get help with homework, experiment with different design software, record music, and engage in digital media activities and workshops.
Responsibilities
Along with developing the functional requirements of the space, I was also required to create a zone floor plan identifying where each area is located, make a color coded reflected ceiling plan, provide at least three rendered perspectives of the space with a key plan, invent a custom-made information desk, and create axon views of the entire space.
Concept
This space will provide teens with a comfortable work area where they can be productive, learn, and collaborate with others. The design will add a modern touch to the existing details of the building, and natural elements and stimulating colors will help make it an inviting space.
Custom Info Desk
This project also involved designing a custom information desk that is ADA accessible. The desk had to be visible from the main entrance and allow for visibility around the space. It was also required to have space for two people to work and provide a printer. This desk was created in SketchUp.
