2. As an aspiring interior designer and graduate of New England Institute of Technology,
I have exceptional focus and determination for success. I am detail-oriented, organized,
and enthusiastic about all aspects of the career objectives. I love to conceptualize a pro-
cess from the beginning and then watch as the design comes to life by the end. I am an
honest individual, a problem solver, and a creative thinker with a passion to make other
peoples’ visions come true.
Although I enjoy the fast paced scene of the city once in a while, I will always be a
country girl at heart. I love laid back Sunday afternoons and watching the sun set over
a beach on a brisk autumn night. I have a strong love for milk chocolate and my orange
tiger cat. I am inspired by nature and the wildlife within it.
My goal as a designer is to create spaces for individuals that will fulfil their needs and
desires, while still preserving and maintaining the current environment. I strive to
think outside the box in order to combine old architectural elements with a new and
exciting design. What I love most about designing interior spaces is evoking happiness
and contentment in people. I have had experience designing several projects including
a high-end country club, a hotel, a university, a modern office, a library, a spa, a restau-
rant, and several retail spaces. I enjoy challenging projects that encourage me to push
myself to the limit in order to achieve a desired outcome.
AMANDA BROWN • INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO • 774-218-8703
3. PROJECT
A high-end country
club.
LOCATION
Jamestown, RI.
CONCEPT
The project entailed
designing a high-end
country club with a
modern twist.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Sketchup
Podium
Photoshop
Photography
THESIS: COUNTRY CLUB
4. concept imagery
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM
HOTEL ROOM RENDERINGS
PROJECT
The Aloft Hotel in the
Promenade Area.
LOCATION
Providence, RI.
CONCEPT
The project entailed
designing a modern
hotel in Providence.
The main objective
was to provide inter-
esting collaborative
public spaces, resolve
the long hallway in
the wings, and create
intriguing ceiling pat-
terns that unify the
spaces, while keeping
theexistingbrickshell.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Photoshop
InDesign
SketchUp
HOSPITALITY: ALOFT HOTEL
MAIN LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
LOBBY RENDERINGS
BAR RENDERING
MATERIALS
SEAT FABRIC
COCKTAIL LOUNGE RENDERING
CHAIR FABRIC
CHAIR FABRIC SEAT FABRIC BOOTH FABRICWOOD FLOORGRANITE COUNTER
3FORM COUNTER WOOD FURNITURE DRAPERY
typicalhotelroomlayouts
HOTEL WING FLOOR PLAN ADA SUITEDOUBLE ROOM
SINGLE ROOM SINGLE SUITE
HALLWAY & GAME ROOM RENDERINGS
The first floor features a
lobby, a hangout living
space, a restaurant/cafe,
and a cocktail lounge.
The upper floor features
a gym, a spa, and a game
room for all age groups.
WOOD DETAIL BEDDING COUCH FABRICCHAIR FABRICDRAPERYUPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN CHAIR FABRIC MOSAIC TILES CERAMIC TILEFURNITURE STAINRUBBER FLOORING PAINT COLOR
MATERIALS
GYM RENDERING SPA RENDERING
Traveling has become very popular, both through work and
leisure. The Ocean State wanted a fun and updated hotel for
its guests to oasis to while in the Rhode Island. Using the lively
colors and organic shapes of cocktail drinks, Aloft brings new
energy to the Providence Area.
5. imagery
WEST SECTIONNORTH SECTION
FLOOR PLAN
IDEATION PROCESS
JUICE BAR LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE
MINI LOUNGE AREA PERSPECTIVE
chipboardmodel
A detailed partial model portrays the
large central lounge room as well as the
mini lounge and adjacent pool area.
Ceiling heights, wall thicknesses, the
glass sky light, and particular detail to
the geometric shapes throughout the
model allow a hands-on experience of
the space and demonstrates the feeling
of being inside the spa.
RECEPTION PERSPECTIVE LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE POOL AREA PERSPECTIVE
JUICE BAR PERSPECTIVE
By utilizing different ceiling heights, tension and compression is created
between rooms and a hierarchy of spaces is distinguished. A sky light in
the central room further adds to the importance of the lounge area of the
spa, and a flower wall brings the spa to life with color and vibrance.
PROJECT
A spa located on
Newbury Street.
LOCATION
Boston, MA.
CONCEPT
The project entailed
designing a spa that
would provide a se-
rene environment to
the busy boston area
of Newbury Street. By
capturing the beauti-
ful shades of color in
the giverny garden of
France, the essense of
a garden was incorpo-
rated into a rejuvenat-
ing space.
APPLIED SKILLS
Vectorworks
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Photography
HOSPITALITY: GIVERNY SPA
6. PROJECT
A higher education
facility in the Detroit
Free Press Bulding.
LOCATION
Detroit, MI.
CONCEPT
Theprojectentailedde-
signing an urban uni-
versity in the violent
and crime ridden city
of Detroit. This space
must attract a wide
range of individuals:
high school graduates,
college students, adults
and parents, and staff.
The design will offer a
wide range of spaces
and collaboration ar-
eas, as well as promote
a sense of community
from within the struc-
ture.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Sketchup
Podium
Photoshop
Photography
Hand Sketching
INSTITUTIONAL: UNIVERSITY
concept imagery
INSPIRATION LAB RENDERING
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
COLLABORATION AREAS VS SUPPORTING AREAS
With collaboration driving the design, the floor plan be-
comes centralized due to the high dynamic areas filling
the core of the building. They radiate out with supporting
spacesandamenities.Onthefirst,second,third,andmez-
zanine floors, students will find vibrant and lively areas of
collaboration. These spaces include the gym, the cafete-
ria, a theater, and inspiration labs, which are expected to
unify the student body and bring Detroit’s newly, uplifted
spirits together. Surrounding these spaces will be smaller
public areas of collaboration, such as gym classrooms, an
indoor track, a café, music rooms, event spaces, and open
study spaces.
INSPIRATION LAB FURNITURE LAYOUT OPTION 1
MATERIALS
3FORM PANELS RED FABRIC
BLUE FABRIC YELLOW FABRICFURNITURE STAINGREEN FABRIC
WOOD FLOOR ORANGE FABRIC
Thefourth,fifth,andsixthfloorshouse
classrooms of varying styles, includ-
ing lecture halls, meeting rooms, open
work stations, and study tables in or-
der to suit everyone’s learning needs.
Floors seven to fourteen are dormito-
ry wings that allow students to retreat
to their own private rooms, yet still be
able to collaborate with each other in
common areas at the end of each floor.
Each space was designed with collab-
oration in mind and will work to bring
the people of Detroit back together.
CLASS ROOM RENDERING
DORM ROOM RENDERING
SPACE STUDIES
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
In order to keep this facility modern and fun, office furniture from
OFS Brands is used throughout. They work together to make the
modern design successful within the historic building. Their flex-
ibility allows for many different configurations within each space,
making the areas useful to many different types of learning styles,
especially those utilizing the lab areas. The minimalistic design
and unembellished walls leave room for students to customize the
school throughout the school year. White boards and inspiration
walls allow students to collaborate with each other and proudly
display their work for all to see.
INSPIRATION LAB FURNITURE LAYOUT OPTION 2
LIBRARY POD ELEVATION PERSPECTIVE
LIBRARY POD CLOSE-UP RENDERING STUDIO SPACE RENDERING
CLASS ROOM RENDERING
furniture
7. inspiration
Starting from behind the reception desk, the ribbon
extends vertically and wraps around the mezzanine and
continues upwards towards the three story ceiling. The
ribbon separates the student artwork gallery from the
other spaces in the library. The periodical lounge has
room for seating and conversation. Neutral tones of
color and common furniture forms contrast with the
bright and bold ribbon. Light wood floors compliment
the red of the ribbon, but surrender to the hierarchy of
its scale. Glass walls surround the mezzanine, to allow
views of the ribbon from every side of the library. The
team study rooms are pushed out from the windows, as
to not take away from the outside view. To give a feel-
ing of openness, floor windows are placed in the study
rooms so they feel infinite. On the mezzanine, there is a
low volume study area and a quiet study area for those
who need quieter spaces to study.
FLOOR PLAN
STUDENT ARTWORK GALLERY RENDERING
RIBBON
MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
NORTH SECTION PERIODICAL LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE
CAFE PERSPECTIVE
MATERIALS
CHERRY WOOD
WHITE LEATHER
MAPLE WOOD
RED FABRIC
PROJECT
A collegiate library, at
Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
LOCATION
Boston, MA.
CONCEPT
The purpose of this proj-
ect entailed redesigning a
college library. In today’s
society, libraries have
become less traditional
and more modern. By us-
ingacontemporarydesign
of a ribbon to encapsu-
late the gallery, the three-
story space in the center
of the library becomes a
signature element of
Wentworth.
APPLIED SKILLS
Vectorworks
Photoshop
Illustrator
INSTITUTIONAL: LIBRARY
8. PROJECT
A modern corporate
office in the River
North Area.
LOCATION
Chicago, IL.
CONCEPT
This project entailed
designing a new cor-
porate office. In today’s
society, traditional cor-
porate offices are be-
coming obsolete and
dull. Under the new di-
rection of Joel Murray,
Simmons Airlines em-
barks on a new journey
by incorporating areas
of collaboration and
openness with a more
modern and eclectic
design.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Sketchup
Podium
Photoshop
Photography
Hand Sketching
OFFICE: SIMMONS AIRLINES
concept imagery
RECEPTION LOBBY RENDERING
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
DIAGRAMS & CONCEPT SKETCHES
The vision for this new office space is an open loft plan, with low height partitions and built-in furniture.
The space features an atrium in the center of the bulding with multiple entrances to the office. Windows
surround the perimeter of the building, projecting natural light throughout the space. The program called
for two separate sides of the office, one with the CEO, the Vice President, executive offices, the recep-
tion and secretaries, and the kitchen and copy room; the other side with the Director of Operations, the
Director of MIS/File Server, the Operations of Executives, a kitchenette, secretaries, copy and file, and
open work stations.
A minimalistic design approach compliments the modern office layout. The white washed walls and grey concrete is
accented with pops of blues and reds, the colors of the airline. The Executive Office pods (left) have a modern twist
but still enough privacy for intimate meetings amongs coworkers. The open work stations (above) give employees
an opportunity to collaborate but are divided by a translucent 3form material for individual stations if needed. Drop
down acoustic ceiling panels mask the sounds of the hard surfaces, and mimic the floor patterns and furniture.
Higher panels make the space seem more open, whereas lower panels give more privacy where it is called for. Col-
laboration take place in the conference room towards the bottom left of the floor plan, or at the unassigned work
stations and meeting pods throughout the right side of the building.
KITCHEN RENDERINGADJACENCY MATRICESOFFICE COMPUTER POD RENDERING
MAIN LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING
EXECUTIVE OFFICES RENDERING
OFFICE RENDERING RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
OFFICE POD ELEVATION
9. CASH WRAP PERSPECTIVE
FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
FURNITURE
PROJECT
A high-end home
goods store in the
Garden City Center.
LOCATION
Cranston, RI.
CONCEPT
The project entailed
designing a high-end
home goods store for
the city of Cranston,
Rhode Island. By in-
corporatingsustainable
materials with the local
upscale environment,
West Elm stays true to
its original roots, yet
creates a luxurious in-
terior journey through
the use of natural ele-
ments.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Sketchup
Podium
Photoshop
Photography
RETAIL: WEST ELM
As a company that enjoys giving back to the community, West Elm holds contracts with many artisans who handmake products that are
sold in the store. They also try to use as many sustainable materials as possible to allow themselves to remain a “green company.”
Bamboo is a great materials that grows rapidly and by utilizing it within the space, a warm environment emulates from the cash wrap.
NORTH SECTION #1 SOUTH SECTION #2
CASH WRAP DETAILKITCHEN PERSPECTIVEBAMBOO WALL ELEVATION
KITCHEN COOKWARE PERSPECTIVE DESIGN LAB PERSPECTIVE
This space has a centralized floor plan that radiates around
the cash wrap. The cash wrap is the focal point of the space
and allows customers to move throughout in a circular
motion in order to see all the product. Directly behind the
cash wrap is a design lab where clients can come to collabo-
rate with the designers about their new home. At the front of
the store is featured products as well as bedding and kitchen
furniture to attract customers in. To the left of the cash wrap
arewindowstodisplaycurtainsandlightfixtures.Totheright
of the cash wrap is a kitchen cookware section. Here, product
is displayed on lower tables and behind is a bamboo accent
wall filled with more product, used to emphasize West Elm’s
unique personality and style (see left and below).
10. inspiration
FLOOR PLAN
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
WEST SECTION NORTH PERSPECTIVE
foam core model
NORTH SECTION
SOUTH SECTION
ISOMETIC VIEW
Influenced by the shape of a
panini maker, rectinlinear forms
emerged from the simple geom-
etry that was initially
created.
Triangular counters & diamond
shaped display cases fit into the
grid pattern. Offset diamond
shaped ceiling panels house light
fixtures and bring an overall
unity to the appliance store.
PROJECT
An appliance store.
LOCATION
Boston, MA.
CONCEPT
The project entailed
designing a retail store
using a grid system.
Students were to chose
a kitchen appliance
and create an organiza-
tion from the geomet-
ric pattern. The Panini
Press is home to dif-
ferent brands of pani-
ni makers. The final
presentation was hand
drawn and presented
with a model.
APPLIED SKILLS
Vectorworks
Photoshop
Illustrator
Photography
Craftsmanship
HAND-DRAWN RETAIL: PANINI PRESS
11. L-4: Using the platform (PC or Mac), a monitor of your choice
and color papers, try to “match” the additive of the colors on the
screen versus the colors printed out on paper.
H-2: Using color papers, illustrate the primary, secondary, and
intermediate saturated hues as a strip of equal-size pieces. The
colors much touch one another without the interference of lines.
Make sure that the intervals between the colors are equal.
H-3: Illustrate a single hue in cooler and warmer versions. Start with a saturated
color, then select two steps moving cooler and two steps moving warmer. Cut the
colors into squares and arrange your selections as a series of visually logical steps.
H-4: Select a group of at least five analogous colors. Use saturated hues only.
Mount the squares in visually logical order. Repeat the steps, but as muted colors.
IN-2: Using color papers, make two different hues in any form (pure
hue, tint, shade, or muted) appear to be the same by placing them on
different grounds.
IN-3: Using color papers, make a tertiary color appear to be two
different colors by placing it on different grounds.
IL-1b: Using color papers, cre-
ate a transparence illusions
starting with one hue in two
different values.
IL-1c: Repeat, starting with one
warm hue and one cool hue in
any value or saturation.
IL-1d: Repeat, starting with one
saturated hue and any grey.
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IN-1a: Using color papers, make
a single saturated hue
appear to be two different
values by placing it on different
grounds.
IN-1b: Repeat, but make a
single saturated color appear to
be two different hues by placing
it on different grounds.
SUNNYPARTLY CLOUDYCLOUDY
SUNNYPARTLY CLOUDYCLOUDY
SUNNYPARTLY CLOUDYCLOUDY
PROJECT
Experimenting with
color and light.
CLASS
Color Composition.
CONCEPT
This class entailed
working with color
papers in order to bet-
ter understand the
relations between dif-
ferent values, hues,
saturation, etc. In
addition, we photo-
graphed different
nature scenes to
understand the way
light affects how the
human eye perceives
color in different
settings.
APPLIED SKILLS
Photoshop
Illustrator
Photography
Color application
THEORY: COLOR LIGHT STUDY OF NATURE THROUGH LIGHT IN DIFFERENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
12. PROJECT
Sustainability, details
and schedules.
CONCEPT
The project require-
ments allowed students
to explore and apply
ustainable materials to
a hotel room. Each ma-
terial went through a
selection process in or-
der to decide if its life
cycle cost and carbon
foot print deemed it a
“green” material. Con-
strutiondrawings,furn-
iture schedules, and
finish schedules were
derived from the Floor
Plan and Reflected
Ceiling Plan.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
SketchUp
Powerpoint
Photoshop
LEED RESEARCH CONSTRUCTING DETAILS
LIVING ROOM FINISHES BATHROOM FINISHES BEDROOM FINISHES
CROSSVILE TILE LEED LIFE CYCLE CERTAIN TEED ACOUSTIC CELING TILE LIFE CYCLEDURKAN CARPET LIFE CYCLE CUSTOM HEADBOARD VINYL WALL BASE TRIM
CROWN MOLDING
13. PROJECT
Specifying and bid-
ding for an office
building.
CONCEPT
This project entailed
selecting products
from Teknion Office
Furniture, specifying
with coordinating in-
formation, and sub-
mitting a bid package
for review.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Various research sites
SPECIFYING BIDDING
SPECIFICATIONS
BIDDING DOCUMENT FLOOR PLAN WITH ITEM CODES
FLOOR PLAN WITH ROOM LEGEND
14. PROJECT
Completing a set of
Construction Doc-
uments for a Health
Care Facility.
LOCATION
Providence, RI.
CONCEPT
Using Revit, students
were to develop a full
set of Construction
Documents, complete
with plans, schedules,
and keynotes.
APPLIED SKILLS
Revit
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
15. PROJECT
Hand Drawings 3D
Modeling.
CONCEPT
An Architectural class
that allowed students
to study a single kitch-
en appliance and draw
it in its resting state,
its motion states, and
other various positions.
APPLIED SKILLS
Hand drafting
Ruler
T-Square
Various pencils
hip board
Architectural tools
HAND DRAWINGS MODELING
THREE VIEWS
OBJECT IN MOTION OBJECT IN MOTION
OBJECT AT REST
OBLIQUE VIEW
By examining the head of a plastic animal, students were to replicate it in a series of planes using matte
board. By cutting out a profile view of the head with slits half way down 1/2” apart, pieces representing the
width of the face were cut precisely to scale, with slits half way up, to slide into place.
To the left, a detailed
sketch of Converse
Sneakers. Lead pencil
media of varying
hardness and softness.
To the right, a church
study. By examining the
Trinity Church in Bos-
ton, MA, students were
to produce a floor plan,
section, and axonomet-
ric drawing by sight
using dimensions and
photographs taken at the
scene.
