maria giles portfolio

maria kelly giles | interior design


Permanent Address8166 Hemingway Ave S.

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Email [email protected]

Phone number651.331.0882

online portfoliowww.issuu.com/giles.maria


Design Philosophy

Design should complement the fluidity of our daily lives. We need spaces to stimulate well-being, provoke liveliness and provide comfort for varying lifestyles. As designers, we can accomplish these goals by understanding client needs and striving to deliver above and beyond their expectations.


table of contents Design competion-First place Farmhouse Fraternity Iowa State University State-of-the-Art Media CenterOffice design Pantorium Ames Iowa, Main Street MHA, Office SpaceHealthcare design Atria Encinitas Encinitas, California CCRC Retirement CommunityRetail design Jordan Creek Shopping Center West Des Moines, Iowa Chanel BoutiqueInstitutional design Rem Koolhass MuseumResume and references


Design Competion-First Place Farmhouse Fraternity Iowa State University State-of-the-Art Media Center

Student Design Competition1st Place DesignPresented April 2011Implimented Summer 2011Completed August 22 2011

farmhouse fraternity previous interior layout

concept statement and Inspiration interiors

objective

media center|farmhouse fraternity

Process sketches

An independent study course that facilitated a team response to a design competition. The competiton focused on the transfomation of a computer room into a state-of-the-art technology center. There was a focus on programming, design exploration, innovation, creative compliance with existing conditions, and visual deliverables.

Design a technology center that maximizes function by implementing elements such as materials, finishes, and furnishings. Striving to create an aesthetically pleasing space that represents Farmhouse Fraternity while using a sleek and modern approach to impliment needed technical equipment.

final floor plan Not to scale

process sketches

Making space as multifunctional and purposeful as possible in a tight 15’ by 20’ space was key to the design outcome. Manipulation of the floor plan was an extensive phase in the design process.

These renderings were generated for the Midterm presentation for the clients. We felt inclined to provide some rendered perspectives to depict a better sense of the space.

farmhouse fraternity |media center

process floor plans preliminary renderings

construction phase down to the studsrecessed ceiling

mac sit down station pc sit down stationprinting station painting phase


final stand-up station final detail of crest

final pc sit-down stationconstruction drawing of sit down station

perspective|Rendering


final perspective view

final perspective view final detail of handrail

The handrail was not part of the initial design. As the space was being used, we noticed the walls becoming damaged and then solved the problem by exchanging the original chair and added the protective strip

The HON Nucleus chair was a great selection for the clients. It provides ergonomic comfort and is also manufactured with a green practice which helps reflect the overall concept of the space.

final hon nucleus chair



conceptual sketch final white board installation

perspective|Rendering final perspective view



Office Design Pantorium Ames, Iowa, Main Street MHA, Office Space

Objective

Client

Color, material, and pattern will create harmonious chi that enhances personal light with creative and supportive energy.

We used the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui as a guide throughout the project. We designed the space by taking aspects from feng shui and abstracting concepts, shapes and color theory to help stimulate the interior enviornemnt. We used the shape of the bagua for space con-figuration and then we used the bagua color association to color code the space accordingly.

office design|mental health america

Pantorium|existing conditions

Bagua design inspiration color scheme

In partners of two, the team was assigned to a client and a building space. Our location was the Pantorium located in the heart of the historic downtown area of Ames, IA. The main focus of this project was to design an adequate office interior and also earning LEED points for certification. The building design was to be as sustainable as possible. The scope of sustainablity was from green roofs to post-consumer recycled materials.

Mental Health America is a non-profit company that offers a scope of services. They are advocates for the mentally disabled, have prevention, detection and treatment for substance dependentus-ers, educational outreach to the community, and promote social justice for those with mental or substance disabilities.

concept statement and reasoning

mental health america|office design

Our team first began by laying out a proximity chart. We wanted the space to be interactive while still respecting the privacy that the staff needed to fullfill their jobs efficiently.

floor plan layout ideas

proximity bubble diagram

conceptual layout ideas

The team’s inital presentation consisted of images that reflected aspects of fire, wind, water, earth and wood. We then gener-ated a few inspiration sketches that helped depict what was in our minds about the general outcome of our design concept.

conceptual perspective views

Office 1 Office 2

Office 3Office 4

Therapy SupervisorOffice

Psychologist Office

Restroom

Copy/fax/workarea

MailRoom

Zen Area

Reception Area

DN

Break Area

Commons

President Office

Human ResourceOffice

Technology andService Office

AccountsRecievable

Office Manager

Conference Office

Restroom

Storage


1.The Finn lounge furniture is from the Jasper Group who prides itself in producing all certified level

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2. Incorporating local art from the Octagon Art Gallery, located downtown on loan, will bring a community essence to the building and add to the overall mission of MHA.

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By designing a living machine and bio-wall, the space will allow for better air quality and also reduce overall emission release.

4.We created a few custom pieces using Kirei wood because of its rapid renewablity and beautiful aesthetics.

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6.We specified a chair from 9 to 5 Seating because of its high recyclable content but also its high regards to its ergonomic rating. Sustainable design has to be practical.

Toto USA products use 1.28 gpf compared to the regulare 1.6 gpf. They are an American company that can help the building decrease water consumption and waste.

Specifying BrightShelf the building can now expand natural daylighting 7 feet into the interior corridors and reduce energy.

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Haworth’s tripoli desking system offers great office storage and also is a BIFMA Level 2 certified product.

DIRTT demountable walls are a great alternative to dry wall because they are flexible and reduce project and construction waste that contributes to LEED ratings.

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pantorium | sustainability on level 1

pantorium | sustainability on level 2


pantorium| level 1 aerial view

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Healthcare Design Atria Encinitas Encinitas, California CCRC Retirement Community

Objective

retirement center|atria encinitas

site


This project focused on three-dimensional spatial development. We focused on a large scale, multi-unit institutional project. This was a four person team effort working towards a completion of a CCRC community using universal design, ADA codes, and incorporating the future needs of the baby boomer population.

sample tenant room| skilled nursing

The client, Atria Encinitas, is located near the San Diego, Califor-nia area. Their site includes a north and south facility. The north building is comprised of three floors and the south building is two stories high. Each building will require its own dining area, activity support areas, and living accomodations. site aerial view

In Atria , the floor plan offers mul-tiple living options. In each room the team incorporated space for a queen sized bed, a small kitchen-ette with storage, ADA compliant bathrooms,and living quarters large enough to accommodate most tenants’ furniture.

In the skilled nursing building, the rooms do not include the kitchen-ettes and tend to be a little smaller in order for tenants to get around easier.

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atria encinitas|retirement center

floor plan|redwood cafe perspective|Rendering

recreational space community social areafloor plan

The future baby boomer clients expect fitness facilities in addition to other technology support areas. These two areas will be trending in retirement facilities in the near future.

We created specific areas, other than dining and large community rooms, that will provoke interaction and give the tenants a small community feel while catering to different niche hobby groups.

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retirement center|atria encinitas

North building | entry


schematic design

north building |Final floor plans

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The concept of this project was Nature’s Luxury. We included a vast variety of color schemes ranging from warm sunsets to fields of wildflowers.

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atria encinitas|retirement center

North building | dining area


not to scale

This dining space focuses on natural lighting and plays with contrasting colors to make the space more visually appealing which is important for an aging eye.

The color palette for the dining area uses red as an appetite stimulator. We also designed a high contrast setting to help differentiate surfaces to ensure safety and independence.

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retirement center|artia encintas

not to scaleNorth building| entryschematic design

south building |level 1 perspective|Rendering

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artia encintas|retirement center

perspective|Rendering South building | diningnot to scale

perspective rendering |salonSalon material Selectionsnot to scale

salon

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Retail design Jordan Creek Shopping Center West Des Moines, Iowa Chanel Boutique

project overviw

Coco Chanel was a woman of innovation. She single-handedly created the fashion ideals after WWII. She was a visionary with a dream for her niche in high fashion.Coco Chanel made her Chanel line one of the most recognized brands world-wide. We chose to implement Chanel ideals and branding into the store appear-ance located in Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines, Iowa.

coco chanel

jordan creek mall | west des moines, iowasite plan

not to scale

existing floor plan

retail design|chanel boutique

concept board

not to scalefinal floor plan

process floor plan

conceptual perspective views

conceptual sketchmodel| store front

chanel boutique|retail design


rendering| sitting area rendering| dressing room

Furniture selection

retail design|chanel boutique

As a design detail we looked we reviewed the fabrication in the Chanel clothing line. Some trends we found most traditional of the Chanel brand is its use of quilting and tweed. We used these fabrics as inspiration for the space. We included a life size quilted wall and used the tweed pattern as our display case shelving system.

final site model

model| clothing wall perspective model| bird’s eye view

model| details

chanel boutique|retail design


Institutional design Rem Koolhass Museum

Objective

Rem Koolhass

“Architecture can't do anything that the culture doesn't.” - Koolhass

The ideation project consisted of a two-step process. The first part was to research an assigned architect or designer. As a group of four, we researched the methods and ideology of Rem Koolhaas. The second step was to split up into partners and research an assigned culture. My group was given the Moorish culture. The final step was to combine the two aspects and create a gallery space to display the works and accomplishments of Koolhass. This project primarily focused on research, group think, and model making.

Rem Koolhass inspiration building forms

study models

perspective|working model

museum design|rem koolhass & moorish culture

Koolhass’s work is very original. It was a challege incorporating his angled designs into a functional museum space.

moorish alahambra and Omayyad mosque inspiration Final model| perspective views

perspective|model exterior Final model| comparison

rem koolhass & moorish culture|museum design


Thank you for taking the time to review my portfolio. I have included my resume and list of references on the next page for your reference. Please feel free to contact me regarding any withstanding questions.

educationIowa State University, Ames, Iowa| Spring 2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design CIDA Accredited Program

work experience

membershipsskillsawards|honorsStudent Design Competition | Spring 2011 1st Place Recipient

Greek Week Scholarship | Spring 2011Pi Beta Phi Scholarship | Fall 2010Iowa State University Grant | 2008-PresentAcademic Recognition | 2008-Present

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity | Fall 2009-Spring 2012 Vice President of Event Planning | 2010 - 2011

Homecoming Co-Chair | Fall 2010

Chapter Delegate | Fall 2009

Interior Design Student Association|2009- 2012Student Enviornmental Club | 2009Habitat for Humanity | Fall 2011-PresentStudent Peer Mentor|Fall 2012LEED Green Associate prep course|Spring 2012

Autodesk|Revit proficient

Autodesk|CAD moderate

Sketchup| intermediate

Adobe Design Programs Photoshop proficient

Illustrator proficient

InDesign moderate

Microsoft Office proficient

Organizational skillsTime management Communicative skills

Arthur Shuster Inc., St. Paul, MN Summer 2011Intern Specified materials

Drafted in CAD

Redlined construction documents

Maintained resource library

Contacted product representatives

Academic Success Center, Ames, IA 2010- PresentIowa State UniversityOffice Assistant Dealt with confidential information

Interacted with students

Trained employees

Performed general office duties

Sigler on Main , Ames, IA 2010-2011Innova Ideas and ServicesSales Associate Ordered merchandise

Inventoried stock

Maintained cash register

Proposed marketing strategies

Talbots, Roseville, MN2006- 2011 Sales Associate Accomplished display changes

Interacted with customers

Inventoried stock

Organized floor and stock room


Permanent Address8166 Hemingway Ave S.

Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Email [email protected]

Phone number651.331.0882

online portfoliowww.issuu.com/giles.maria

Cigdem T. AkkurtAssociate Professor

Interior DesignIowa State University

Ames, Iowa 50011515.294.6724

[email protected]

Susan RhoadesAcademic Success Center Advisor

Iowa State University1060 Hixson Lied

Ames, Iowa 50014515.294.6624

[email protected]

Emily HolmstenArthur Shuster Designer 2611 Hamline Ave. N.

Suite #150St. Paul, Minnesota 55113

[email protected]


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