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Modern | Minimalistic | Luxury

I focus on simplicity with elegance, creating authentic and meaningful solutions.

Student Designer

Donut Shop

Interiors and Architecture III | Bal’s Donut Shop | Peter Vysek

Objective: Develop the functional space for a Donut shop using the intersections of two shipping containers. Utilize CAD to create floor plans and elevations to then create a scale model.

The Design Concept for the donut shop focused on optimizing spatial efficiency through a minimalist approach. The challenge was determining a functional and aesthetic configuration for two shipping containers that would align with the desired layout. By utilizing SketchUp for 3D modeling and experimenting with slicing techniques, I was able to explore various perspectives and refine the design. This iterative process led to innovative solutions, making the project memorable and successful in balancing form and function.

A miniature wooden building model with glass windows and a sign that reads "Café Doos" on the front, set against a plain light background.

A detailed architectural model of a building labeled 'Bal's Donuts,' with interior and exterior layouts visible, set against a plain gray background.

Miniature wooden building model with sign "Bal's Donuts" and large glass display window.

Floor plan of a small building with labeled areas including an entrance, seating area, employee area, kitchen, garbage & exit area, and exit. Dimensions and window/door schedules are noted.

Kitchen floor plan with measurements and labels for fridge, coffee counter, sink, storage, counter with storage, display case, and cash counter, showing wall thickness.

Luminous Object

Material, Process, and Sustainability | Luminous Perspective | Yvan Morissette

Objective: Design, Document, and Fabricate a small, Luminous Object while exploring the relationship between Narrative, Form, Materiality, and Value— from concept to fabrication.

The concept behind this project was to explore the perception of a luminous object from various perspectives. The primary focus was on the interplay of perspective and how it influences the viewer's interpretation of light and form.

A tall, narrow architectural model made of layered wood with multiple rectangular openings and an orange light emanating from inside, set against a plain light background.

A wooden architectural model with rectangular cut-outs illuminated with orange light, viewed from below against a plain background.

A tall wooden structure made of stacked horizontal slats with warm lighting inside, casting a soft glow and shadow on the surface below.

Wooden table lamp with multiple stacked rectangular frames emitting warm light, seen from below against a white ceiling.

Architectural drawing of a luminous object project, showing top, bottom, front, and side views with measurements, made from Baltic Birch Plywood.

A technical drawing showing a section view and an isometric view of a modern wooden staircase with irregular steps.

Three stages of cardboard stacking and assembly: first, flat cardboard pieces with electrical cords on a table; second, a tall, stepped cardboard sculpture on a floor against a white wall; third, a detailed, multi-layered cardboard sculpture on a table near large windows.

Mixed-Use Laneway House

Interiors and Architecture IV | Golf Simulator | David Alba

A modern bedroom with a bed, black and gray bedding, and two pillows. There is a white vase with white flowers on a small round white table near the bed. The room has a black wall behind the bed, a wooden sliding door, a small bathroom with a sink, and a unique black ceiling light fixture. A wooden and black vertical slat room divider separates the bedroom from another space.

Objective: Design laneway houses that reimagine the potential of Vancouver’s urban fabric by integrating nonresidential programs to create dynamic, mixed-use corridors. Explore how these often-overlooked spaces can evolve into vibrant community hubs, balancing residential living with broader neighborhood engagement.

Interior view of a modern, two-story home with a staircase, kitchenette, and loft area.

Spa Day Project

Interiors and Architecture III | Kagawa Cutz | Peter Vysek

Objective: Create a 3D model of an 8’x12’ floor with 4.5” thick 12’ high walls mini salon/barbershop based on Japanese, Modernist, 50’s Scandinavian, California, Boho or Hipster themes.

I designed this spa as a Japanese-style barber shop, focusing on incorporating essential barber shop features with a strong emphasis on quality lighting. I aimed to maintain an open-concept design to create a spacious, inviting atmosphere. Using Blender, I rendered the space to optimize lighting and material details, ensuring the final look was both functional and visually appealing.

A modern interior design scene featuring a wooden slatted wall, a round mirror, a clock, a small vanity with a sink, shelves with toiletries, a turquoise mop, and a wood cabinet with a chair.

A modern bathroom with exposed concrete walls, wood accents, and a minimalist design. Features include a painting, wall clock, circular mirror, small shelving with books, a white sink with a marble countertop, a laundry basket, and a bench.

Interior of a modern room with wooden accents, a concrete wall with a framed landscape painting, open shelving holding bottles and glasses, a vanity area with a sink and mirror, and a white marble surface with a chair.

A detailed architectural plan of an interior space, highlighting various materials and design elements with a legend explaining the different materials used, such as concrete, wood veneer, plastics, aluminum, oak stack, marble tile, and paint.

Modern interior space with wood accents, concrete walls, a large mirror, shelves, and a workspace area with chairs and a countertop.

Samples of different building materials, including wood, stone, marble tile, plastic, and paint, arranged alongside a floor plan.

Interior view of a modern bathroom with a wooden shelf, potted plants, a round mirror, sink, and a unique horizontal slatted wall design.

Floor plan of a room with a sink, a black stove or oven, a chair, a small table, and plants along the wall.

A bathroom interior with a wooden vanity, a round mirror, a black and gray chair, and a small circular sink, shared with a hair salon chair.

Interior wall design with wooden panels, a framed Asian artwork, a potted plant, a desk with a chair, a computer, and decorative items.

Objective: Explore the possibilities of typography and text composition to communicate the main content of a book.

Inspired by two of my favorite movies, Goodfellas and Casino, I wanted to design the book covers to reflect their essence through typography. I carefully selected fonts that aligned with the tone and themes of each book, ensuring the typography visually communicated the story's mood and atmosphere.

Typographic Book Cover

Communication Design I: Fundamentals | Casino & Wise Guy | Marcela Noriega

Book cover titled "Casino" with decorative text and sparkles on a yellow background, and another book titled "Wrist Guy" with bold black and red typography on a white background.

Cover of a book titled "WIT. I GUY" by Nicholas Pileggi, with a subtitle "The book that inspired GOODFELLAS".

A closed book titled 'Love and Murder in Las Vegas' by Nicholas Puzio floating above a yellow surface with a shadow underneath.

A person holding a white book with black and red text on the cover that reads 'GUES'. The person is sitting down, wearing a black outfit, on a wooden chair, with a wooden table nearby.