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1. VANESSA DEKOEKKOEK
INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

2. [R E S I D E N T I A L DESIGNS]
HERITAGE HILL HOME
MACALLISTER COACH HOUSE
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
MCKAY TOWER
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
SPEC HOME DESIGN
SULLIVAN RESIDENCE*
TUBILEWICZ RESIDENCE*
[ C O M M E R C I A L D E S I G N S ]
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
GRAND TRUNK DEPOT
LIGHTING IN COMMERCIAL SPACES
DRAFTING TECHNIQUES
HERMAN MILLER SALES TECHNOLOGY GROUP
COASTAL CREAMERY ICE CREAM SHOP
BAKER COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER
JEITO RESTAURANT
GROUND GRILL
COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING SOFTWARE*
© 2013, VANESSA DEKOEKKOEK
THE AUTHOR RETAINS SOLE COPYRIGHT.
ALL IMAGES IN THIS PORTFOLIO ARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED. ANY USE IS
PROHIBITED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSIONS OF THE DESIGNER.
[ D E S I G N E R B I O ]
RESUME
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE*

3. [ d e s i g n p h i l o s o p h y ]
“ D e s i g n i s t hi nk i n g m ad e v i s u al ”
-Saul Bass
I have always been visually inspired by the things that surround us. As
an interior designer, it is my mission to make sure my clients are encom-
passedbyaspacethat goes beyond thehealthandsafetyrequirementsneed-
ed. With input and personal preferences, the creation of an aesthetically
pleasing environmentthatwill inspire & motivate theinhabitants
for yearsto come.
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V A N E S S A D E K O E K K O E K
www.linkedin.com/in/vanessadekoekkoek/
BAKER COLLEGE of MUSKEGON Bachelor of
Interior Design [2013]
KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN [2006]
BAKER COLLEGE of MUSKEGON Associate of
Arts and Sciences (AAS), Interior Design [2002]
Baker College Outstanding Graduate Award for Applied Science
Autodesk® AutoCAD® . Autodesk® Revit®
20-20 Design . 20-20 CAP . 20-20 Worksheet
20-20 Giza . 20-20 Visual Impression
Microsoft Office® . Adobe Photoshop®
Cisco WebEx® . Prezi
TRAINER/ CONSULTANT
20-20 Technologies Commercial Corporation [2006-present]
Lead trainer for in-house, on-site and online training for commercial office furniture companies in North Ameri-
ca. Students include interior designers, furniture salespeople, manufacturer representatives, architects and other
design professionals. Outside of the classroom responsibilities include scheduling training sessions, developing
technical documentation and working closely with the sales, support and product management teams.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Baker College of Muskegon [2003-present]
Adjunct instructor for the interior design program. Classes taught include: Introduction to Interior Design, Space
Planning I, Textiles, History of Furnishings, AutoCAD, 20-20 Design & Portfolio. Currently work closely with
the Interior & Architectural Design Society (IADS) as an advisor to give students opportunities beyond the class-
room.
BOARD MEMBER, NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION
West Michigan Chapter
[Chapter Representative, 2014 elect] [VP– Technology/Communications, 2013] [President, 2011-2012]
[VP-Programs, 2009-2010] [Secretary, 2008-2009] [VP-Academic Relations, 2004-2006]
KITCHEN DESIGNER
Cabinet Gallery of West Michigan [2003-2006]
Kitchen designer responsible for a variety of residential and commercial projects. Worked with builders, interior
design professionals and walk-in clients on the complete project scope from initial design phase to installation.
TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCEPROFILE
CREATIVE THINKER . PASSIONATE . ORGANIZED . SELF -MOTIVATED
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS . PRODUCTIVE . PHILANTHROPIC
DEDICATED . RESPONSIBLE . ADDICTED TO TRAVEL

4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE*
[R E S I D E N T I A L DESIGNS]
HERITAGE HILL HOME
MACALLISTER COACH HOUSE
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
MCKAY TOWER
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
SPEC HOME DESIGN
SULLIVAN RESIDENCE*
TUBILEWICZ RESIDENCE*
SULLIVAN RESIDENCE

5. HERITAGE HILL HOME
RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION STUD [HAND DRAFTING/RENDERING]
[PROJECT OUTLINE]
1902 CRAFTSMAN SYLE “FOUR SQUARE”
FOLLOWING HISTORIC PRESERVATION GUIDELINES, THIS RESIDENCE NEEDED
INTERIOR UPDATES THAT PRESERVED AS MUCH OF THE EXISTING WOODWORK
AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AS POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION TO REVISING THE
FLOOR PLAN TO FIT CURRENT LIFESTYLE DEMANDS; NEW FINISHES, FURNITURE
AND ACCESSORIES WERE SELECTED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
KITCHEN ELEVATIONS
2ND FLOOR1ST FLOOR
LIVING ROOM PERSPECTIVE

6. RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION STUDY [REVIT® BY AUTODESK®]
COACH HOUSE AT 458 WEST WEBSTER - MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
THE CLIENT MR. MACALLISTER IS RESTORING A CENTURY OLD COACH HOUSE
TO GIVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE TO SHINE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF
DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON. TUCKED BEHIND A BEAUTIFUL HOME, THE COACH
HOUSE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE AND A GARAGE.
AFTER A SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY, THE PROPOSAL TO RESTORE THE COACH
HOUSE INCLUDED KEEPING AS MANY EXISTING ELEMENTS AS POSSIBLE
WHILE INCORPORATING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, SUSTAINABLE AND
ENERGY EFFICIENT SELECTIONS FOR THE LIVING AREA AS WELL AS THE NEW
ROOF TOP GARDEN.
LIGHTING PLAN
FURNITURE PLAN
ROOF TOP GARDEN
COMPUTER RENDERING
MACALLISTER COACH HOUSE
EXISTING STRUCTURE

7. MIXED USE DESIGN—RESIDENTIAL & RETAIL [HAND DRAFTING/RENDERING]
CELIINGPLAN—1STFLOOR
KITCHENPERSPECTIVE
SECTIONVIEW
1STFLOOR
FLOORPLAN—1ST
FLOORPLAN—3RDFLOOR
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
URBAN LIVING
IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN, THIS FACTORY
HAS BEEN GIVEN A CHANCE AT A NEW LIFE AS
A MIXED USE BUILDING. COMBING RESIDEN-
TIAL LIVING WITH ADJACENT SERVICES MAKE
THIS AREA MORE APPEALING TO BUYERS. THE
1ST FLOOR INCLUDES A COFFEE SHOP AND
EACH FLOOR ABOVE PROVIDES A UNIQUE AND
CUSTOMIZED LIVING SPACE.

8. MCKAY TOWER
PHOTO
PHOTO
[ P R O B L E M S T A T E M E N T ]
LOCATED IN GRAND RAPIDS’ FIRST HIGH-RISE BUILDING,
MCKAY TOWER, THE INTENT WAS TO DESIGN A RESIDENTIAL
SPACE ON THE 15TH FLOOR.
[ D E S I G N S T A T E M E N T ]
AN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENT COMBINING CASUAL ELE-
GANCE AND CONTEMPORARY LINES WITH A BASE-COLOR
PALETTE OF WARM NEUTRALS, ACCENTED WITH RICH TONES
TO ACHIEVE A WARM AND ROMANTIC AMBIENCE.
KITCHEN PERSPECTIVEORIGINAL FLOOR PLANLIVING ROOM PERSPECTIVE
[SPACE PLANNING—HAND DRAFTING/RENDERING—FURNITURE /FINISH SELECTION]
FINISH SELCTIONSRENDERED FLOOR PLAN

9. [HAND RENDERING]
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

10. [HAND RENDERING]
PHOTO
PHOTO
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

11. SPACE PLANNING [REVIT® BY AUTODESK®]
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
COMPUTER RENDERING
COMPUTER RENDERING
SPEC HOME DESIGN
ELEVATION
COMPUTER RENDERING COMPUTER RENDERING

12. SULLIVAN RESIDENCE
[ P R O J E C T D E T A I L S ]
THE BOARDWALK IS A GATED WATERFRONT COMMUNITY LOCATED IN SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
EACH SITE ALLOWS FOR CATHEDRAL-SEATING FOR DIRECT VIEW OF A QUARTER-MILE-LONG PRI-
VATE BEACH ALONG LAKE MICHIGAN. EACH HOME IS CUSTOM BUILT FOR THE HOMEOWNER AND
INCLUDES A GEM ELECTRIC CAR FOR EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE OUTDOOR HEATED SWIM-
MING POOL, HOT TUBS OR 25 ACRES OF DEDICATED GREEN SPACE.
[CABINETRY DESIGNER] CLIENT COMMUNICATION . FIELD MEASUREMENTS . ORDER CONFIRMATION . ORGANIZE INSTALLATION
DESIGN TEAM COLLABORATION: ARCHITECT . VISBEEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | BUILDER . DAVID C. BOS HOMES | INTERIOR DESIGNER . SHELLY ENGLE
MASTER BATH FLOOR PLAN
VANITY ELEVATION
LAUNDRY FLOOR PLAN
LAUNDRY ELEVATION
PHOTOPHOTO
PHOTO
[20-20DESIGN]

13. PHOTO
COMPUTERRENDERING
FLOOR PLAN
SULLIVAN RESIDENCE
[CABINETRY DESIGNER]
[20-20DESIGN]
PERSPECTIVE ELEVATION

14. TUBILEWICZ RESIDENCE
FLOOR PLAN
PHOTO
PHOTO
[CABINETRY DESIGNER] CLIENT COMMUNICATION . FIELD MEASUREMENTS . ORDER CONFIRMATION . ORGANIZE INSTALLATION
DESIGN TEAM COLLABORATION: ARCHITECT: VISBEEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | BUILDER: DAVID C. BOS HOMES | INTERIOR DESIGNER: MELISSA DE ALVARE
EASTELEVATION
NORTHELEVATION
[20-20DESIGN]

15. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE*
[ C O M M E R C I A L D E S I G N S ]
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
GRAND TRUNK DEPOT
LIGHTING IN COMMERCIAL SPACES
DRAFTING TECHNIQUES
HERMAN MILLER SALES TECHNOLOGY GROUP
COASTAL CREAMERY ICE CREAM SHOP
BAKER COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER
JEITO RESTAURANT
GROUND GRILL
COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING SOFTWARE*
GRAND TRUNK DEPOT

16. PROGRAMMING
[PROJECT SCENARIO]
THIS PROJECT WAS A NEW LOCATION FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM THAT HAD
OUTGROWN ITS EXISTING SPACE. THE GOAL WAS TO CREATE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN THE BUILDING BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE FIRM.
THE SPACE COULD BE NO LARGER THAN 7,000 S.F. AND REQUIRED:
-LOBBY
-WORKROOM
-CONFERENCE ROOM
-MEETING ROOM (2)
-BREAK ROOM
-PRINCIPLES OFFICE (2)
-MANAGERS OFFICE (5)
-STAFF OPEN OFFICE(15)
-ACCOUNTING/MARKETING (5)
-JANITORS/MECHANICAL CLOSET
-TOILET FACTILIES
EAST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION
FLOOR PLAN
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING—CODE CONSIDERATIONS [AUTOCAD® BY AUTODESK®]

17. ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
SOUTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION
FURNISHED FLOOR PLANWALL SECTION FOUNDATION DETAIL
ROOF PLAN
COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING—CODE CONSIDERATIONS [AUTOCAD® BY AUTODESK®]
FOUNDATION PLAN

18. GRAND TRUNK DEPOT
ADVANCED RENDERING STUDY [HAND RENDERING]
[PROJECT OUTLINE]
THE GRAND TRUNK DEPOT WAS BUILT IN 1908 AS A PASSENGER AND FREIGHT DEPOT IN DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON,
MICHIGAN. NUMEROUS TRAVELERS SET FOOT IN THIS BUILDING THROUGHOUT THE 1900’S WHEN THE CITY WAS
KNOWN AS THE ‘LUMBER QUEEN’ AND ‘THE CITY THAT REBUILT CHICAGO’. OVER THE YEARS THE BUILDING HAS SAT
UNOCCUPIED AND THE NON-PROFIT GROUP, DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON NOW, HAS INVITED THE COMMUNITY TO BRING
IT BACK TO LIFE. TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE, THIS PROJECT INVITED INTERIOR DE-
SIGNERS TO DEVELOP THE SPACE INTO ONE THAT WILL FIT THE CITY TODAY.
FLOORPLANPERSPECTIVE
PROPOSED WINE BAR

19. LIGHTING IN COMMERCIAL SPACES
COLOR & LIGHT STUDY
[PROJECT 1-
DESIGN SOLUTION FOR A FLEXIBLE LAYOUT]
THIS SMALL BOUTIQUE WAS DESIGNED WITH A FLEXIBLE LIGHTING
PLAN TO ALLOW FOR A VARIETY OF DISPLAY SCENARIOS. THE FRONT
WINDOWS, CASH WRAP, SIDE WALLS, BACK WALL AND MANNEQUIN
AREAS EACH REQUIRED A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF LIGHTING
(FOOTCANDLE).
[PROJECT 2-
DESIGN SOLUTION FOR A FIXED LAYOUT]
THIS SMALL RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE CHICAGO
AIRPORT REQUIRED A LIGHTING PLAN THAT AC-
COMDATED TRAVELERS 24 HOURS A DAY.
FLOOR PLAN—BEAM PATTERN

20. DRAFTING TECHNIQUES
HAND DRAFTING [ENHACED WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP®]
PHOTO
PHOTO

21. PHOTO
PHOTO
[ P R O G R A M M I N G S T A T E M E N T ]
WHILE MOVING INTO A NEW BUILDING WITH MANY DIFFERENT GROUPS, THE SALES
TECHNOLOGY TEAM IS LOOKING FOR A SPACE THAT IS ENERGETIC AND ENCOURAGES
LEARNING. WHILE USING AN OPEN PRODUCT LIKE RESOLVE, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CREATE
CONVERGENCE SPACES MARRIED WITH A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE ATMOSPHERE.
BLOCKDIAGRAM
BUBBLEDIAGRAM
DESIGN STATEMENT: MASTER PIECES—THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHESS [HAND DRAFTING]
HERMAN MILLER SALES TECHNOLOGY GROUP
ISOMETRICFLOOR PLAN

22. COASTAL CREAMERY ICE CREAM SHOP
SMALL RESTAURANT DESIGN [AUTOCAD® BY AUTODESK® —HAND RENDERING]
PERSPECTIVE
ELEVATION
FLOOR PLAN
ELEVATION
[PROJECT SCENARIO]
PROVIDED WITH THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISITNG BUILDING ALONG THE EAST COAST, THE
COASTAL CREAMERY ICE CREAM SHOP WILL BECOME THE DOWNTOWN HOT-SPOT WITH VIBRANT
COLORS, MULTIPLE TEXTURES AND PLENTY OF SPACE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THE DESIGN IS
A FRESH WAY TO GIVE AN EXISTING BUILDING A NEW LIFE.

23. BAKER COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER
COMMERCIAL DESIGN [REVIT® BY AUTODESK®]
FLOOR PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
EASTELEVATION
SOUTHELEVATION
[PROJECT NOTE] THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED BY
BMA ARCHITECTS AS AN AUTOCAD FILE. THE DRAWINGS SHOWN ARE REPRODUCED IN REVIT.

24. BAKER COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER
COMMERCIAL DESIGN [REVIT® BY AUTODESK®]
WESTELEVATION
NORTHELEVATION
COMPUTER RENDERINGENLARGED TOILET PLAN
WOMENS TOILET NORTH WALL ELEVATION BUILDING SECTION HEAD DETAIL—ALUM. WALL SECTION
[PROJECT NOTE] THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED BY
BMA ARCHITECTS AS AN AUTOCAD FILE. THE DRAWINGS SHOWN ARE REPRODUCED IN REVIT.

25. LARGE RESTAURANT DESIGN [HAND DRAFTING/RENDERING]
JEITO RESTAURANT
ISOMETRIC VIEW
SECTION VIEW
[DESIGNED WITH BRAZILLIAN INFLUENCE]
JEITO IS A WORD USED TO DESCRIBE BRAZILLIAN
LIFE. THE JEITO RESTAURANT IS DESIGNED FOR
LARGE GATHERINGS WHERE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
CAN CONGREGATE IN COMFORT FOR HOURS.
FLOORPLAN
PRELIMINARYSKETCHES

26. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN—LEED FOR RETAIL, COMMERCIAL INTERIORS [REVIT® BY AUTODESK®]
[PROJECT INTENT]
THIS SMALL RESTAURANT WAS DESIGNED IN AN EXISTING
LEED CORE AND SHELL BUILDING. BRAND DEVELOP-
MENT, PROGRAMMING, SUSTAINABLE FINISHES AND AN
EDUCATIONAL NARRATIVE PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY IN
THE COMMUNITY.
LEED PROJECT CREDITS:
SS– SUSTAINABLE SITES c1, c2, c3
WE– WATER EFFICIENCY
EA– ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE c1.2, c3
MR– MATERIALS AND RESOURCES c4, c6
IEQ– INTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
c4.1, c4.2, c4.3, c4.6, c8.1
ID– INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS
REGIONAL PRIORITY
PROGRAMMING

28. 20-20 TECHNOLOGIES COMMERCIAL CORP.
COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING SOFTWARE
20-20 WORKSHEET REPORT 20-20 VISUAL IMPRESSION COMPUTER RENDERING

29. [ T H A N K Y O U ]
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