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Page 1: Jessica Tennant Student Portfolio

Jessica Tennant.

explore. design. thrive.

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explore.design.thrive.

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Table of ContentsThe Halle Dinner Theatre 02

LaunchHouse 08Dopo la Piogga 12

Azalea 14Cozy Paws 16

Fashion Museum 18Tetra Bite 20

Motifs and Patterns 22The Modern House 24

American Greetings World Head Quarters 26

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The Halle Building was originally built in 1910 to house The Halle Brother’s Co. Department Store.

By 1986 the building was converted into its current use with rentable office space. Through

research of the Halle Building and the city of Cleveland it was decided the best use for this space

would be a DINNER THEATRE. Since the Halle Building is located within the PlayhouseSquare

District with a large variety of restaurants nearby, a dinner theatre could be a positive asset to the

area. The upscale dinner theatre will be a place for guest to have dinner and watch a show

without changing their location.

The Halle Dinner TheatreProject: Senior Thesis

1910 department store turned immersive dinner theatre.

Course Level: Senior1228 Euclid Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Theatres

Restaurants/Bars

The map above depicts the ratio of theatre type spaces to restaurants and bars near the Halle Building in Cleveland, Ohio.

THE USE

Location Map

View of Halle and Prospect Buildings-1927

Current exterior of the Halle Building

Exterior views of The Halle Building

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Axonometric View of Dinner Theatre

THE CONCEPT: INTENSITY, IMMERSIVE, ANTICPATION

Intensity can be used to describe a variety of thoughts, actions and emotions. It is the state of curiosity

and anticipation, waiting for something to happen. It is the exhilaration one feels during a thunderstorm or

while bungee jumping. Intensity being completely immersed in your surroundings. Intensity means being filled,

almost to the point of overwhelming. Intensity is created through contrast, expecting the unexpected.

The graphic above shows how intensity, immersive and anticipation interrelate to create one cohesive conceptual thought.

TheatreOpen to Below

Lobby/Bar

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The Halle Dinner TheatreProject: Senior Thesis

Course Level: Senior1228 Euclid Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44115

First Floor Furniture Plan

1. Entry Stair

3.

2.

4.

Walking along street

See entrance

Walk inside-see grand stair

Walk to top of stair- see walkway

Explore walkway

Enter theatre

Order food

Wait for

food

Dinner served

Eat/socialize

Lights dim, show begins

Climax of show

Show ends Exit theatre

Walk through space

and exit building

Intensity Level of Typical

Dinner Theatre Visitor

The graph above depicts the level of intensity for dinner theatre guests throughout the space.

Throughout the ENTRY the intensity continues to build, heightening the guests senses.

THE ENTRY

1.

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Throughout the space there are a variety of aspects

used to build anticipation and create an immersive at-

mosphere. In the ENTRY portion of the space, the guest

experiences an undulating 3form ceiling, forcing the

guest to interact with the space in specific ways.

2. Top of Stair-Box Office/Bar

3. Bar Area

4. Lobby/Lounge

Photographs of a 3D printed model of the undulating ceiling

are to the right.

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The Halle Dinner TheatreProject: Senior Thesis

Course Level: Senior1228 Euclid Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44115

First Floor Furniture Plan

1. Theatre Entry

3.

2.

4.

Throughout the EXPERIENCE of the dinner theatre, the guest goes through many different levels of

intensity. Mostly caused by the performance, but the theatre space is meant to support and at times

engage the audience further.

THE EXPERIENCE

1.

Walking

along street

See entrance

Walk inside-see grand stair

Walk to top of stair- see walkway

Explore walkway

Enter theatre

Order food

Wait for food

Dinner served

Eat/socialize

Lights dim, show begins

Climax of show

Show ends Exit theatre

Walk through space

and exit building

Intensity Level of Typical

Dinner Theatre Visitor

2. View from Stage

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3. Side View of Theatre

THE EXIT

Walking

along street

See entrance

Walk inside-see grand stair

Walk to top of stair- see walkway

Explore walkway

Enter theatre

Order food

Wait for

food

Dinner served

Eat/socialize

Lights dim, show begins

Climax of show

Show ends Exit theatre

Walk through spaceand exit building

Intensity Level of Typical

Dinner Theatre Visitor

Through the EXIT of the dinner theatre the guest maintains a heightened level of intensity and excitement from the performance, this is

maintained through the design of the lobby.

The thrust stage within the theatre

allows guests to be seated on three

sides of the stage, thus creating a

more immersive experience. Custom

booths ensure that each audience

member has an unobstructed view

of the stage. The intimate setting

of the theatre allows the audience

to experience the intensity of the

performance.

4. View of Lobby/Bar from Theatre Exit

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Flex Space

LaunchHouse (LH) is a seed capital fund and lean business accelerator that invests in promis-

ing startups through seed funding, mentoring, education, business development services and

a dynamic, entrepreneur focused culture. LaunchHouse also assists in finding investors as

needed.

LaunchHouse approached Kent State University’s Interior Design Program to help assess their

current facility’s uses and functionality, along with devising options for revitalizing the facility.

LaunchHouseDesigned with: Katie Gomolak and Jordan Williams

1950’s car dealership turned innovative entrepreneurial hub.

Course Level: Senior3558 Lee Road Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120

Accelerator Space Garage/Warehouse Kitchen

Existing Site Photos

Project Goals: Improve overall circulation and organization Define spaces more effectively Provide multiple collaboration areas and various spaces to meet the needs of different types of

companies

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Rendered site plan by Williams

View of main entrance to LaunchHouse

View of connection to LH house

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LaunchHouseDesigned with: Katie Gomolak and Jordan Williams

Course Level: Senior3558 Lee Road Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120

First Floor Furniture Plan

Second Floor and Mezzanine Furniture Plan

1.

2.

3. 4.

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This solution for LaunchHouse provides multiple collaboration areas

for different companies to interact and network. It also provides many

different types and sizes of offices, including a fabrication lab, for

the various startups to grow their ideas. The accelerator space is the

“heart” of the space to allow the more developed companies to mentor

the startups with the highest potential.

3. Cube offices, collaboration space, and mezzanine

1. Mezzanine in warehouse area 2. Cube office for manufacturing companies

4. Front collaboration area

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Dopo La Pioggia

The name of the store, Dopo La Pioggia means “after the rain” in Italian, this translated to the

concept of creating a fresh, naturalistic, and contemporary atmosphere for its users. The group

added an exterior staircase, providing added interest and curiosity from the street. The group

was assigned the first floor, which contained women’s clothing and accessories. A fashion run-

way was created to peak the curiosity of customers. Custom shelving and display systems were

created to contribute to the natural atmosphere of the space.

Elevation of exterior staircase and skin

View of exterior model

2.

1.

Designed with: Molly Young and Kari Dufresne

A modern department store within the historical center of Florence, Italy.

Course Level: Junior

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Elevation of custom tree shelving

1. Cashout and professional wear rooms with view of fashion runway *Rendered perspectives by Young and Dufresne

2. Shoe room with custom 3-form shelving

Runway Option 1 Rendered Floor Plan Runway Option 2

This project was published in the international magazine AND.

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Azalea Tower

The concept focused on an interplay between organic and modern by utilizing organic and

geometric shapes along with naturalistic materials to create a space that intrigues the elderly

and stimulates their mind. This project focused on the different health needs of the elderly by

selecting finishes with high contrast and low glare, and adding extra lighting to the space. Red

was also chosen because it is one of the most visible and preferred colors to the elderly.

1.

2.

3.

Medical office with in a nursing homewith internal medicine and psychiatric doctors

Course Level: Junior

Process diagrams and sketches

located in Richmond, VA

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1. Reception Area

2. Exam Room

3. Conference Room

Rendered Floor Plan 14

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1.2.

Through research it was discovered that animals become very uneasy and anxious at pet

centers. This focused the design around creating a comforting and relaxing atmosphere for

the animal. This was achieved through the color scheme, minimal small details, cloud shapes

throughout and the use of Comfort Zone air fresheners that emit dog appeasing pheromones

that relax the animal.

Cozy PawsAnimal clinic and pet lodge

within existing space

Course Level: Sophomore

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1. Animal clinic lobby view

2. Indoor play area view

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Fashion Museum

When exploring different elements found throughout fashion, the zipper was very intriguing in the

way that it moves and interlocks. The zipper was the major inspiration in this project as can be seen

through the focal stair, roof, skylights and facades, all which mimic various aspects of the zipper.

Designing within the tight boundaries of downtown withthe street and adjacent buildings on all sides

Course Level: Sophomore

View of one of the facades

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View of grand staircase

View of interlocking detail in roof

Detailed view of skylight and balconyView of roof detail and floor divisions

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1.

2.

2. Bar elevation

Technology is very influential aspect of society today, which is why it was chosen to be the highlight

of this restaurant. When customers enter Tetrabite their senses are heightened with curiosity.

From the iPads for guest use in the waiting area to the 3form partitions secluding the customers to

the touch screen ordering system and high tech wine delivery system. The various types of tech-

nology throughout the space allow the user to relax.

Designing a restaurant with aninnovative and seamless use of technologyCourse Level: Sophomore

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+ =1. Lounge/waiting area view

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Motifs and Patterns

A motif was created through the process of creating line drawings of the faucet to the left, shapes

where then chosen from the line drawings to create eight different motifs. One motif was then

chosen to create a pattern.

Creating abstract drawingsfrom definite objects

Course Level: Freshman

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from definite objects

Lessons learned: Dissect objects, there may be hidden gems. Design isn’t just about what’s seen on the surface.

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The photographs are based on the idea of a house as a nest for the people that occupy it, and that

a house is nestled into its environment by being designed around its surroundings.

The Modern HouseCreating surrealist photographs:

The NEST

Course Level: Freshman

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Creating surrealist photographs: The NEST

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During the internship with American Greetings, My main responsibilities included: field measuring,

correcting AutoCAD drawings, creating a reflected ceiling plan, and assisting in the design and

creation of seasonal decorations for many public spaces throughout the building, among other

miscellaneous activities.

Internship: American GreetingsBrooklyn, Ohio

World Headquarters

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After the internship ended, I

was hired to create an

inventory of all corporate

owned artwork for use at the

new headquarters in

Westlake, Ohio.

Above- Small portion of reflected ceiling plan of 40,000 sq ft. spaceLeft- Example of a space that was field verified and corrected in AutoCAD

Examples of decorations created for Town Square and main lobbies within the building.