This document provides an overview of various design projects completed by Rachel Taber, an interior designer based in North Carolina. The projects include designs for a mountain spa, community garden, luxury apartment, art museum, lighting fixture, hand drawings, design showroom, and architect's house. Taber's background and contact information are also provided at the end.

1. Discover your world.
Design for it.

2. MOUNTAIN OASIS SPA
GRAFFITI GARDEN
LAKE SHORE DRIVE
HAMILTON MUSEUM
DOVE LUMINAIRE
HAND DRAWING
INTERIOR INITIATIVE
SIMPSON LEE HOUSE
PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE
ABOUT ME
Spring 2016
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Fall 2015
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Summer 2015
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2014
2013-2015

3. MOUNTAIN OASIS SPA1

4. Mountain Oasis Spa is a 3,000 sqft. business offering fitness classes, massage, and healing waters. It is meant to provide a place of relaxation
and refuge for individuals struggling with Multiple Sclerosis. The owners & operators live in a 1,000 sqft. Residence directly adjacent to the Spa.

5. 1
Auto CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Red outline defines the
Residence. An Oasis is
centrally located and visible
from the Consultation Room,
Lobby, and Gym.
A Privacy Gradient allows the
Residence in the upper right
corner to be undisturbed by
Spa activities in the rest of the
building.
Light colors, ample natural
lighting, and a frosted-glass
enclosed Oasis allow for an
open feel.
Universal & ADA design are
used here. Open Concept
living area in the residence.
Private access to the Spa
from the hall in the Residence.
Main Concepts
Fitness Center
Master Suite
Oasis Kitchen
Living+Dining
Pool
Men Women
ReceptionLobbyMassage 1Relaxation Rm.
Massage 2Book
Kpr.
Consultation
Guest
Suite
SPA MAIN
ENTRY
SPA MAIN
EXIT
RESIDENCE
ENTRY
RENDERED FLOOR PLAN

6. Hand Rendering
Adobe Photoshop
1FITNESS CENTER
Exposed wood trusses
Skylights provide natural light
2 Stair Masters + TV
Free Weights + Rack
Space for 20 Yoga mats
Storage for Yoga Equipment
Universal grab bars
Dimmable down lights around
perimeter of room allow for
variable lighting in each
Fitness class
View into Oasis
Equipped with

7. 1RESIDENTIAL LIVING ROOM
SPA RECEPTION DESK
Onyx Wallcovering+Track
Lights
Arteriors Pendant
Live Edge Sliding Wood Door
Backlit Logo on Front Desk
Glass Case for Product Display
Locking Cabinet for Storage
Lateral Files Hidden Behind
Desk
Spa Reception Desk
Auto CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Living Room
Exposed Beams
Real Wood Accents
Stylish Seating + Potted Plants

8. GRAFFITI GARDEN2

9. Located in Greensboro, NC, The Graffiti Garden is a community space where anyone can eat the fresh produce grown here. My group and I worked
to create a design that would foster learning & gardening, while encouraging neighbors to help each other fight the problem of living a “food desert.”
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY PROJECT

10. 1. Front Entrance
2. Raised Garden Beds
3. Composting Bed
4. Covered Garden Bed
5. Tree Trunk Path
6. Bench
7. Tire + Hay bale Wall
8. Pond
9. Amphitheater Teaching
10. Entertainment Deck
11. Picnic Tables
12. Grill
13. Shade Tarps
14. Retaining Wall + Bench
15. Side Gate
16. Chicken Coop
17. Rainwater Barrels
Auto CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Key Areas
2LANDSCAPE PLAN

11. Hand Rendering
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Shade sails to provide shade
and a pop of color.
Educational ampitheatre with
repurposed stump seats.
Deck for a band or a dance
floor during events.
A Mobile Cart, equipped with
large beach wheels, was
designed to facilitate the
transport of fresh prduce to the
farmer’s market to make money
for maintaining the garden.
Founded in 2014 by Justin Lee.
Ideation/Concept phase
completed with Kim Wypasek.
All final products shown here
are my own.
Main ConceptsEXISTING LOT
MOBILE CART MODEL

12. LAKE SHORE DRIVE3

13. This project involed designing a multi-level home for an older, wealthy couple. The apartment is located in Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive
Apartments designed by Mies van der Rohe. The mid-century modern exterior influenced the layout and materials used in the main living spaces.
MIES VAN DER ROHE APARTMENTS

14. Steel, black glass, and an
emphasis on verticality
create the floating staircase
down to the secluded master
suite. A pendant in the cen-
ter of the steel rods creates
an amazing pattern on the
ceiling at night.
The Stairwell, Living Room,
and Kitchen all create an
open concept space.
It flows wonderfully and allows
for spectacular views, day
and night, while entertaining
guests .
Bright whites, reds, and tint-
ed glass create a rich color
palatte that envokes class
and elagance.
Sketch Up
Adobe Photoshop
3
Main Areas
STAIRWELL OPEN CONCEPT LIVING
SITTING ROOM + ENTRYEAT-IN KITCHEN

15. Auto CAD
Adobe Phtoshop
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The Front Entry opens up into
a sitting room and 12 person
dining table.
Living room and Kitchen are
open concept.
Guest Bathroom is easily
accessible near the living
room, but hidden around a
corner. Also, accessible
directly from the Guest Room.
Guest room has a sleeper sofa
and shelving for storage and
decor.
Master Suite has a private
entrance on the lower lovel.
Equipped with a walk-in
closet, home gym, and a
reading nook.
Main ConceptsMAIN FLOOR
SECTION VIEW
Guest Rm.
DiningKitchenBarStairsOffice
GymStairsMaster Bedroom
ENTRY

16. HAMILTON MUSEUM4

17. Ann Hamilton was my assigned artist. I drew inspiration from one of her photographs titled “Reflections” in order to create linework, a color scheme, and a
sculpture. The final phase was to design a scale model of a museum on UNCG’s campus to house Ann Hamilton’s creative works along with my sculpture.
ANN HAMILTON MUSEUM MODEL

18. Model Making
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Hamilton’s “Event of a
Thread” Installation is
mimicked here through the
large white sheets that flow
from the ceiling. One sheet
pushes through an opening
in the 2nd storys’ floor and
flows through to the 1st floor
in front of the entry.
The ceiling of the 2nd floor is
vaulted with a central strip of
skylights. Exposed wooden
trusses are seen here.
Short, elongated windows
are along the bottom of
the side walls on the 1st
floor. This gives the illusion of
a floating wall & allows for
indirect natural light that will
preserve the art.
Main Concepts
FINAL MODEL

19. “Reflections” (top left) was my
inspiration for this entire proj-
ect.
It influenced the material of my
sculpture (glass), as well as the
color palette & wave-like
arrangement.
I then designed a Museum
that would be built on UN-
CG’s campus near the Jackson
Library.
Taking the site and altitude of
the sun into account, I de-
signed a space that would
house the follwoing:
1) 12 Reflection photographs
2) 2 other photographed
works
3) Installation
4) My Sculpture
Sculpture
Site Planning
Auto CAD
Adobe Photoshop
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Design Process
PHOTOGRAPH TO SCULPTURE
SITE & FLOOR PLANS
FLOOR 1
FLOOR 2
Entry
Exit
Sculpture
Short
Film
Room
UP
DOWN
Main Gallery

20. DOVE LUMINAIRE5

21. Luminaire Construction
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4 Connecting Acrylic Pieces
Create a Rectangular Shade
Edges of the Acrylic Glow
Brightest
Existing Metal Base
2 Types of Fabric Wrap the
Main Sides of the Shade to
Control Light Distribution
Muted Gray Tones highlight
the Lighting Patterns & the
Linear Structure
Features

22. HAND DRAWING6

23. CABIN LIVING ROOM

24. LIFE DRAWING
SUNFLOWER
Charcoal
Pastels
Paper
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Life Drawing:
Learned basic skills on
perspective, the human form,
shadow, contrast, and how to
make forms appear realistic.
Sunflower:
This drawing is a play on
contrast, curves, and nature.
Very minimal color was add-
ed to keep the black and
white/sepia tones dominant.
SOLD ON ETSY
Features

25. INTERIOR INITIATIVE SHOWROOM7

26. “INTERIOR INITIATIVES OF THE CAROLINAS” SHOWROOM
InteriorInitiativeisadesign center&showroomthatpromotessustainabledesignintheCarolinas. Withanapartmentonthe2ndLevelaswell,the project
included initial programming, product selection, client goals, concept statement, furnished floor plans, renderings, lighting plans, and material specs.

27. Sketch Up
Photoshop
Illustrator
Auto CAD
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LIVING + DINING + KITCHEN
Sustainable Carnegie Wall
Covering
Dining Table Integrated into
Island : 3form Ripple for Base
w / Wood + Metal Barstools
Shaw Flooring : Gray wash
MASTER BATH
White Marble Counters- Chair
Rail - Penny Rounds Floor Tile
Double Vanity + Kohler Fixtures
Wood Plank Wall w/Bubble
Pendant & Modern Tub
Private Shower & Toilet
Hidden Behind Accent Wall
Features
2nd FLOOR: MASTER BATH
2nd FLOOR: LIVING + DINING + KITCHEN

28. Sketch Up
Photoshop
Illustrator
Auto CAD
7
Features
2nd FLOOR: MEETING ROOM
1st FLOOR: SHOWROOM PERSPECTIVE
SHOWROOM:
6 Sustainable Product
Dispalys:
1) Carnegie
2) Ultratouch Insulation
3) Benjamin Moore
Natura Collection
4) 3 form
5) Toto Fixtures
6) Shaw Flooring
2 Staff Workstations +
Ideation Center
MEETING ROOM:
Glass Conference Table for 6
Forest Wall Covering
TV for Presentations
Display Rail & Pinning Board

29. SIMPSON LEE HOUSE8

30. Glenn Murcutt is one of Australia’s most famous Architects. Step 1 of this project was to recreate all of the Floor Plans, Sections, and
Elevations for the Simpson-Lee House by hand. Step 2 was to compile all of the information into Revit and produce renderings of the final product.
GLENN MURCUTT’S SIMPSON LEE HOUSE

31. Revit
Adobe Photoshop
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Reflecting Pool between
Main House and Garage
Corrugated Metal Exterior
Simple Materials: Concrete
Floors, Brickwork, Steel
Framing
Curtain Walls
Metal Cisterns for Water
Collection in Rear of House
Custom Red Fireplace
Located Centrally in Living
Area
Site is a Natural Wooded
Area
Location: Mount Wilson
New South Wales
Australia
Main Concepts

32. PAINTINGS & SCUPLTURE9

33. GEOMETRIC GRAND CANYON
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Dimensions: 6’-4” H x 3’ W
Using a Bamboo Mat as my
canvas gave the Grand
Canyon landscape scene a
natural & unexpected texture.
One of my largest paintings.
Full range of color provides
constant visual intrigue.
The geometric shapes
become more apparent as
you move closer.
Process:
1) Create geometric shapes
over a photograph in Adobe
Illustrator
2) Print and Trace onto
Bamboo Mat
3) Paint each shape!
Features
Acrylic Paint on Bamboo Mat
Adoe Illustrator

34. GEOMETRIC MT. EVEREST
Acrylic Paint + Canvas
Adobe Photoshop
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Dimensions: 12” x 18”
Same process as used with
the Geometric Grand
Canyon.
A mix of bright, warm colors
and muted cool colors shows
the splendor of the sun
shining off Mt. Everest’s peak
as it rises.
There is movement on the
peak with blustery, snowy
winds vs. the calm and hard
lines near the base of the
mountain.
SOLD ON ETSY
Features

35. GOLDEN ROLLER COASTER
Foam
Gesso
Gold Paint
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Dimensions: 18” sq. x 10” H
This scuplture is a modern,
abstract take on a roller
coaster.
Gold gives the piece a
contemporary vibe.
Spirals & infinite, unexpected
curves play on the fun nature
of roller coasters.
This versatile sculpture is
beautiful in any position.
SOLD ON ETSY
Features

36. ABOUT ME10

37. RACHEL TABER
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio!
My name is Rachel, and I was born in Florida. My father has been a Marine for 24 years, so this
caused my family and I to move every four years until I was 20. I graduated High School in NC, got my
Associate’s degree in Art in California, and moved back to North Carolina to get my Bachelor’s in
Interior Architecture at UNCG. North Carolina has no comparison, and I choose to call it my true home.
I have always had a passion for interior design, renovations, and DIY. Growing up, my parents bought fixer-
uppers, and we lived in each home while we renovated them. Becuase of this, I have been knee deep
in rubble, I have walked on grimy concete floors for 9 months, and I have grown larger shoulder
muscles from re-texturing the ceiling of an entire house. Each time, I became more creative and
knowledgeable about the processes of demolition, ideation, design, renovation, staging, and
the final sale. I was taught to “Measure Twice & Cut Once,” and I like to get the job done right the
first time. I am an energetic, fast-paced learner and always eager to try something new and exciting!
Discover your world.
Design for it.
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910 . 381 . 7110
racheltaber32@gmail.com