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Amy Nelson
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InstitutionalCohousing Center for Transiton Age Foster Youth
InstitutionalExcelsior Academy K-12+
ResidentialRowhouse
Skills
InstitutionalUp A Tree: Reclaiming HomeAdaptable Reuse of an Old Warehouse into a Cohousing Center for Transition Age Foster Youth in Los Angeles, CaliforniaUp a tree is an idiom for being in a difficult situation, just as most foster youth are in when they reach transition age. But a tree house is also an escape from the binds that are forced on you; a second chance to define your own boundaries and establish a sense of control. Reclaiming home is an act of defiance, and there is a feeling of peace that comes with it. It was never a foster child’s fault that home was something that was taken away and defined for them, and it is a powerful statement for them to be able to live and create their own home for themselves after being told what to do and that they had a home when it was nothing but a house. With this space they are given the opportunities to grow and shape their own home; opportunities they deserve just like anyone else.
Build up Community ConneCtions & ResouRCes
Cultivate JoB, life, and teChniCal skills
pRovide a sense of Belonging, familiaRity, and suppoRt
Rooftop Solar Panels and
Light Shelves
Generate Revenue:
Parking Garage/Farmers
Market with Rooftop Garden
& Interior Event Space
Exterior Facade:
Google Sketchup
Waiting Area Perspective:Google Sketchup, Photoshop
First Floor Plan: CAD
Art/Makerspace Perspective: Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Dance/Yoga Studio Sketch:
Pen and Ink
Second Floor Plan: CAD
Third Floor Plan: CAD
Stepped Seating Living Area Corner PerspectiveGoogle Sketchup, Photoshop
Dining Area Perspective:Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Games - Billiards Area Perspective: Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Study Room Perspective: Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Bedroom Entrance Facades: Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Fourth Floor Plan: CAD
aiR Quality:suppoRt Clean aiR with ZeRo voC paints (dunn-edwaRds eveRest paint) and low voC/gReenguaRd CeRtified flooRing (noRa RuBBeR
flooRing, inteRfaCe net effeCts CaRpet tiles)
Typical Bedroom Perspective:
Google Sketchup, Photoshop
Adjustable Bed with
Bunk or Loft Options
Book Themed Stairs: Comfort and Encourage Stair Usage
modulaR oR adJustaBle fuRnituRe
allows foR useRs to adJust theiR peRsonal spaCes and CReate a uniQue enviRonment
to fit theiR peRsonalities and tRuly make a spaCe theiR own
InstitutionalExcelsior Academy: Navigating Life’s Waters Through Collaboration and Individual SuccessK-12+ School Remodel for Students with Unique Learning Capabilities (Autism, Reading Disorders, etc.) in San Diego, CaliforniaCollaboration with Veronica Cruz and Katie Francis
Entrance Perspective: Photoshop (Veronica Cruz, Editing by Amy Nelson)
Site Plan:Photoshop
Preliminary Site Photos
Overall Floor Plans: CAD, Photoshop
Mobile Teachers Desks
Buoy Seats: Height Adjustable, tilt on axis to give Back Support and keep your Mind Active
Height Adjustable Desks
Yoga Ball Seats
Classroom Grades 4-6:
CAD, Photoshop
Highschool Language/Social Studies Classroom Elevation: CAD, Photoshop
gReenguaRd CeRtified fuRnituRe and low voC mateRials
foRmiCa laminates, 3foRm soft paRtition, noRa RuBBeR flooRing, inteRfaCe net effeCt CaRpet tiles, dunn-edwaRds
eveRest ZeRo-voC paints
Interface Net Effect Carpet Tiles made from recycled fishing nets.Low VOC, High Durability, Easy Maintenance
Height Adjustable Desks with castor optional Lab Stools for Adaptability
Bean Bag Chair Corner provides
a Quiet Space and Dynamic Seating
Anchor/Speech Offices and Group Collaboration Space Perspective from Doorway: CAD, Revit, Photoshop
Anchor/Speech Offices and Group Collaboration Space: Thin Markers on Vellum, Photoshop
Lighthouse/ Music and Art Classroom: CAD, Photoshop
Collapsible Easel provides Storage and Flexibility
Solatube Lighting provides interior
daylight and is proven
to improve concentration
Exterior View
PAINT
counter Furniture West Section
Interior View
Floor Plan
The Life RaftStaff Lounge Retreat
The Eagle’s NestOutdoor Classrom
Sketch
Chairs Storage
Floor Plan
Board Before My Editing Board After My Editing
The Eagle’s NestOutdoor Classrom
The Life RaftStaff Lounge Retreat
Nostalgaic SimplicityRowhouse Remodel for a Married Couple in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
ResidentialThe dwelling of Alia Renee and Manuel Thiébaux, above their combination art gallery and pastry shop titled “LA5T SUN,” is a contemporary space with an overlying feeling of nostalgic simplicity. Inspired by Manu’s work as a graphic artist, the aim is to attain the convergence of the deep, warm, comforting, and wistful air associated with a sense of nostalgia with the crisp, clear coolness of simplicity or minimalism. An overriding theme of simplicity is stepped up using clean lines and edges with accents and focuses of colors and decorative elements to communicate a sense of tradition. A final element within the space is the penchant for accessibility wherever possible. This challenge brought about an excellent formula for design as accessibility turns into a sense of freedom and respite.
Inspiration Images Courtesy of Manuel Thiébaux
Parti Planning Design Development
Exterior Elevation
First Floor of ApartmentCAD, Photoshop
Kitchen
Bedroom
Office/GuestBedroom
Dining
Living
Second Floor of Apartment SpaceCAD, Photoshop
Master Bedroom Master Bathroom
Laundry
Living and Dining Concept Imagery
Kitchen Elevation: AutoCAD, Photoshop
Kitchen Concept Imagery
Master Bedroom Perspective: 3D AutoCAD, Photoshop
Master Bath Concept Imagery
Hand RenderingSkills
Soda Shoppe Perspective Linework: Thin Marker on Vellum
Soda Shoppe Perspective: Pastels on Pastel Paper
Hand Drafting
Tennant Improvement Power Plan: Mechanical Pencils on Vellum
Computer Aided Design Drafting
Residential Details: CAD
Restaurant First Floor Plan: CAD
The Room: Photoshop Composite Rendering
Digital Rendering
Composite Pieces for The Room
Composite Floor Plan
Collect: Room Composite Inspiration Piece by Amy NelsonShe sat in a room filled with fire, and the flames licked her toes.And the portrait on the wall said, “Don’t you feel small?”She said, “I’m tired, but I’ll crush them with defiance.”The room grew blue like a storm coming for you,she shivered at the whispers of the morning dew.She said, “I’ll trap them in a jar, but I’ll remind them who they are.I’m sure they’ll be alive just the same.”But the book on the floor said, “I could have been a doorif I wasn’t quite so cleanly shaved.”And the ceilings felt tall and the echoes made a call.She replies, “You’re probably right, they don’t deserve this at all.”
Digital Rendering
A Bridge For Kids Charity Event Signage: Photoshop, InDesign
Claudia MacKey- ArtistSycuan GolfVitality Tap
Silpada JewelryNSP PrintingPauline Amar
Young AttitudesWilliams and Sonoma
SproutsRyan Lehr
San Diego Zoo and Safari ParkFinessee Nails
CozymelsSuzanne Mariucci
Glo Beauty BarDailey Method
Veterans MuseumAllison SnowdenMIMI and Red
Rush SpinMINGEI Museum
Sheryl RoushOrganic Roots Salon
Re:vive Skin CareMia Brazllia
Fernando Pinion- Art House UnitedThe Bead StoreLa Jolla KarateColorescienceKarrie Quinby
Piatti’sSurf Diva
Bike and Kayak La JollaJillena Greer - True Beauty
Ashen SalonBarre Method Solana Beach
Vickie LanvantyVickie Lavanty Salon-Solana Beach
Corepower YogaLa Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic
Nautilus Wellness- Jenna WilliamsDolce Pane Vino
Bar 710Dr Phil
The Talk
52 Card Contributors
O R G A N I C
Prize Wheel: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
(Right) Sponsor Sign: Photoshop, InDesign
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