3. architectural design
2011 north carolina masonry contractors
association masonry wall design competition
commercial design
residential design
field work
bürkert cnc building
bürkert electrical plan
bürkert lighting plan
image salon and spa
hand drawings
product design drawings
rendered perspectives
interior design
office design
restaurant design
2011-2012 interior design educators council
(idec) student competition
TABLE OF CONTENTS

4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

5. The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association Masonry Wall Design Competition was
brought to Appalachian State for the first time in 2011. My group, consisting of two construction
management majors and myself, was presented with the challenge to design a unique masonry
wall solution for a masonry showroom. We were allotted a 40-foot by 10-foot footprint on which
to design our wall system. This included the front façade and 10 feet worth of the interior. My
group’s wall design won second place in ASU’s first annual NCMCA wall design competition.
Concept:
Shift
The concept for this masonry wall design revolves around and is consumed by shifts. There are
several “shifts” that take place conceptually and physically throughout the façade. The first
and most obvious shift is seen in the materials that comprise the front façade of the building.
The concrete masonry units (CMUs) are shifted and rotated in pattern as well as in material with SketchUp Concept Model Wall Section Model
the introduction of the glass blocks. The glass allows for light to pass through and into the
building’s interior.
The opposing curves of the walls between the first and second floors also introduce another
form of a shift. The use of the traditional CMU with a distinctive technique and design provides
an innovative process for a utilitarian material, as well as creating an aesthetically appealing
visual experience.
The recessed glass entrance provides another form of shifting from the exterior to the interior,
along with passing under the extending curve of the second floor. The depressed entrance
presents the illusion that one is walking into a wall. The extending curved overhang creates the
effect of a deeper entrance but also contains a glass floor so that a view to more of the
structure is available.
Custom CMUs are needed to enable the walls to be self supporting. These CMUs have one
cavity in the center for structure as opposed to the standard type that has two cavities.
The façade can be experienced on both the interior and the exterior face. Whether inside or
out, the movement created by the curving walls and alternating blocks offer a variety of
perspectives unique to the viewer.
Revit
Rendering
Revit and Photoshop Rendering Poster Presentation
2011 NORTH CAROLINA MASONRY CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION MASONRY WALL DESIGN COMPETITION

6. First Floor Plan
N.T.S
Second Floor Plan
N.T.S.
Third Floor Plan
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COMMERCIAL DESIGN

7. The Boone 2030 Plan is an attempt to revamp downtown Boone. The land use plan “serves
as the guiding vision and policy basis for determining the appropriateness of any
development or redevelopment that is proposed for Boone. This is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Update’s recommendation of a ‘more comprehensive, long range
planning process.’ The goal of the land use master plan is to provide a general pattern for
the location, distribution and character of the future land uses within Boone’s growth area.
As a policy guide, the land use master plan is not a regulatory document but rather a
reflection of the community’s vision of its future self.” This bank responds to the plan by
introducing a building of its own unique character.
Concept:
Offset
Every feature in this building is offset from another feature: The shell dictates the interior
organization. Starting with the curved staircase that wraps the building along the front
curtain wall, this bank is organized in a series of curved and straight lines to optimize natural
sunlight and to be an open loop for circulation.
Revit Renderings of First Floor Entry Second Floor Teller and Lobby
Revit Renderings of Front Façade Staircase from Second to Third Floor Third Floor Conference Room
COMMERCIAL DESIGN

8. First Floor Plan
N.T.S
Second Floor Plan
N.T.S
Third Floor Plan
N.T.S
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

9. The scope of this project included designing a home on Appalachian State’s campus for a
potential sustainable design professor-in-residence. The dwelling may only occupy a 500
square foot footprint and is to include a studio for the professor to use as a work and
teaching space.
Concept:
Tree Fort
Tree houses, or tree forts, are buildings constructed among the branches, around or next to
the trunk of one or more mature trees, and are raised above the ground. Tree houses can
be used for recreation, work space, habitation or as temporary retreats.
SketchUp Concept Model Revit Renderings of Exterior
Site Images
Concept Images Revit Renderings of Interior
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

10. FIELD WORK

11. For the last three years, Callaham
Construction has been employed by
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems for various
renovations and other construction
purposes. During the summer of 2010, I Doors to Sealed Clean Room – Paint
assisted in the renovation of a new suite,
meant to house Bürkert’s CNC machines. I
installed flooring and wall base, painted all
of the interior walls and helped construct
new rooms within the suite.
In the warehouse portion of the building, I
designed and executed a blue stripe
around the room to coordinate with
Bürkert's logo. This building is considered a
show room for new clients and for
corporate members of Bürkert Fluid
Control Systems.
Front Lobby – Paint and New VCT Flooring
New VCT Flooring Warehouse - Paint
BÜRKERT CNC BUILDING

12. All electrical fixture labels correspond
to appropriate breaker box.
Bürkert Suites 100-200 Electrical Plan
N.T.S.
Zoomed View of Bürkert Suites 100-200 Electrical Plan
N.T.S.
BÜRKERT ELECTRICAL PLAN

13. All fixture labels correspond to
appropriate breaker box.
Bürkert Suites 100-200 Lighting Plan
N.T.S.
Zoomed View of Bürkert Suites 100-200 Lighting Plan
N.T.S.
BÜRKERT LIGHTING PLAN

14. During the summer of 2011, I designed
and managed the renovation of an
existing suite to a salon and spa,
located in Lake Park, Indian Trail, NC.
The suite was repainted and had new
walls, plumbing, electrical, and flooring
installed. I was in charge of overseeing
the entire project from day one all the
way to the move in day. I was also
responsible for the placement and
installation of all furniture and
accessories within the space.
Before Images
Revit Concept Images After Images – New Wall & Knee Wall Construction, VCT Floor Install, Paint, Accessory Install,
Furniture/Fixture Install
Before Images Before Images
After Images – New Wall & Knee Wall Construction, VCT Floor Install ,Paint, Accessory Install Furniture After Images – Paint, Accessory Install, Furniture/Fixture Install
/Fixture Install,
IMAGE SALON AND SPA

15. HAND DRAWINGS

16. Picture
Pencil Drawings
Pen and Marker Drawing
Pencil Drawings
Pen and Marker Drawings
PRODUCT DESIGN DRAWINGS

17. “Robinson Crusoe” Research Research “Under the Sea”
Each of these
images
represent
individual
assignments
meant to better
hand rendering
skills to be
utilized in the
design field.
They show
situations that
are not
necessarily
realistic, but
they help to
expand the
scope of
imagination in
interior
applications.
Research “Under the Mushroom” “The Big Sleep” Research
RENDERED PERSPECTIVES

18. INTERIOR DESIGN

19. Floor Plan
N.T.S
OFFICE DESIGN

20. This assignment required an upfit of an office space for an advertising agency that
specializes in marketing for the gaming industry, like PlayStation, Microsoft, Electronic Arts,
LucasArts Entertainment, Activision, Maxis Inc., and so forth. The company is composed of
primarily young (age 25-40) men and women who are energetic, driven, creative types
accustomed to thinking outside of the box.
Concept:
Grid
The idea of the box is redefined as Piet Mondrian’s art takes on a new dimension in this
gaming advertising agency. All aspects of the design utilize Mondrian’s grid-like aesthetic,
from the surface finishes to the assemblies, using black, grey, and white motifs punctuated
with bold and vibrant colors common in the gaming world. The building is organized into
Furniture
efficient work zones, including three team spaces, a production space, and multiple private
offices, all relying on rectilinear and cubic forms to organize the spaces.
Precedent Images
Logo Revit and Photoshop Renderings of Interior
OFFICE DESIGN

21. Ground Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan
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RESTAURANT DESIGN

22. This project involved the conversion of a house located in Istanbul, Turkey, into a traditional
Turkish restaurant.
Concept:
Bir Tutam: airy; wispy
This restaurant is based in the ideals of traditional Turkish design. The features of the space
mimic the form of the typical arabesque and damask patterns of Turkey. The wispy profiles
inspired the shape of the furniture, the types of finishes used, and the general space
planning. Damask wall coverings and light-colored paints are applied to almost all of the
walls while reflective materials cover the horizontal surfaces, mirroring the abundance of
natural light across the restaurant. Overall, the space creates a light and airy feeling for
patrons to enjoy while dining.
Revit and Photoshop Rendering of Entry
Logo Revit and Photoshop Elevation of Ground Floor Bar
Lighting Materials Revit and Photoshop Renderings of Dining Rooms
RESTAURANT DESIGN

23. Floor Plan
N.T.S
2011-2012 INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL
(IDEC) STUDENT COMPETITION

24. This project was for the 2011-2012 IDEC Student Competition. My group, consisting of two other Create a Prototype which provides necessary access for the Lost Generation. This structure shall
interior design students, and I were given the challenge of designing a solution to the growing have functionality, allowing for placement in any of the country’s diverse environments.
AIDs epidemic in South Africa. Our project was chosen as one of the top three from our Support the community with an array of physical and emotional needs which have been
university to move on to the regional competition, but did not further advance. provoked by the unyielding effects of HIV/AIDS.
To Aid the victims of HIV/AIDS within the context of South Africa. By aiding AIDS we may allow for
Problem the manifestation of a generation lost to become a generation found.
South Africa’s Lost Generation is within the midst of an epidemic, a war with the aggressive virus
that is HIV/AIDS. A lack of medical and community support has left the population without Solution
guidance, to face unknown probabilities which the future holds, The Kenne Komplexs is a community facility which serves as a beacon of potential for the face of
South Africa. By providing a sustained flow of HIV testing, pharmaceutical distribution, and
Design Goals community therapy, we hope to provide a space which allows the needs of a community to be
Adapt to the needs of South Africa’s Lost Generation. Adaptation is delivered with a design that met in full. This will help ensure that the people emerge invigorated and filled with a
manifestation of knowledge and hope for a vivacious future.
responds to the shifting resource requirements that give life to this complex.
Poster Presentation Poster Presentation
2011-2012 INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL
(IDEC) STUDENT COMPETITION

25. Sarah K. Callaham . 6303 Olsen Lane . Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079
callahamsk@appstate.edu . 704.254.9737