Robert M. BooseINTERIOR DESIGNER

Robert M. BooseINTERIOR DESIGNER

Table of Contents

Residential Design Project

1. Aging - in - Place (ADA)pgs. 1-2

Commercial Design Projects

2. Canopy (Wellness Center)pgs. 3-4

3. BASi (Office)pgs. 5-6

4. Burton R+D (Office)pgs. 7-8

5. Sephora (Retail)pgs. 9-10

6. Homebase (Shelter)pgs. 11-13

Hand rendering exercise: using micron drawing, pencil shading, and markering to recreate a

scene in a magazine.

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Aging - in - Place Residence

Kitchen and Living Room Elevations

Furniture Selections

Objective: Convert a couple’s current home of 30 years to be ADA accessible so they will not have to move into a senior care facility. One of the users utilizes a wheelchair while the other walks, universal design is key. Provide a guest suite in the case that they may have to hire a nurse in the future. Design and integrate the equipment to appeal to any person for resale value.

Clients: 75 & 85 year old couple Location: St. Croix, MN Size: 3240 Sqft.

Project Information

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Master Bathroom

Materials and Finishes

Concept: The open concept floor plan maximizes the usable floor space and flow in the home. A multitude of windows and bright paint freshen and uplift the space. Wood tones and spring greens in the materials echo the scenery around the home that the couple loves so much. The aesthetic qualities benefit the couple physically as well as mentally with the stimulating colors, pattern, and materials chosen.

Target Area Population Ages Racial Diversity

Site Research Needs Analysis

Design Process

Floor Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Objective: Design a wellness center for under privileged women and children in the Indianapolis, IN area. Inspiring designs are the visual drivers that help fuel the incoming clients to continue and succeed at their journey in self-improvement. The center provides services to promote physical activity, healthy eating, mental health, and education.

Concept: Tree houses have been a place of healing and refuge for centuries. Re-creating that natural feeling of comfort in the wellness center lays a foundation for patrons to build upon in their progression. Whimsical adaptations of structures found in nature are applied throughout the center encouraging exploration. Willow saplings, stacked wood, and canvas bring in the textures of the forest. The multitude of windows and skylights in the structure poor in light and directly connect the indoor and outdoor atmospheres. Bright and lively colors give the space and active edge on simple contemporary furniture. The hard work accomplished inside feels like play with the fresh and intriguing design of the center.

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Conceptional Sketching and Implementing Concept

Gathering Room Entrance Reception and Lobby

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Objective: For an actual company in West Lafayette that was looking for ideas. Update the existing headquarters for a pharmaceuticals testing company. The company was going through many changes and was looking to re-brand and promote the credibility of their techniques. Budget consideration was very important.

Concept: The combination of technology and organics found in the company’s processes drove the design. A mixture of high-tech glossy and rough irregular materials mimic the elements in science. The complimentary blue and orange of the logo is pulled directly from nature and used as a branding technique throughout the facility.

Conference RoomReceptionist Desk and Waiting Area

Rough sketches of the reception desk and logo wall as well as the fountain in the lobby.

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3. Installation of collapsible bleachers provides fun seating for the informal company meetings once a month. The system reduces wasted space for chair storage and setup time.

2. The arced carpet tile serves as a stage for whomever is speaking. The carpet directs viewers to the speaker and the whiteboard panels on the folding wall behind.

Hallway elevation with the cell structure like screens that hang in front of the walls and windows. The color coded door surrounds signify different departments and areas throughout the building.

1. The indoor garden livens up the space and provides fresh air in the lobby. The plant textures also help to soften the noise reflect off the hard surfaces.

4. This collaborative space was important to the client, they wanted to encourage their employees to work together and think freely. The multiple groupings and technologies form a fun and creative space for ideation.

Lobby and Executive Suite Floor Plan Collaboration Spaces Floor Plan

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Concept: Accustomed to more arctic climates, Burton Snowboards is opening a new research and development facility in Ventura, California. The aesthetic represents the great transition for the company with the idea of sun and snow. Bright warm colors found in the California sunshine liven up the arctic white office. A mixture of materials such as sleek glass and rustic wood represent the fusion of Vermont and California ideas. There is an essence of outside versus inside within the space because of the relation of the warmer home-like private spaces amongst the breezy open office space and cafe. Low height furniture and glass walls bring in the sunlight adding another dimension to the office. The bold design inspires the creativity that fuels the development of the great products Burton is known for.

Objective: Design a research and design office for Burton Snowboards in Ventura, California that reflects their Headquarters in Vermont as well as incorporate the essence of California. Burton is an innovative company, create active and adaptive spaces for collaboration. The company loves bringing in people to tour their facilities. Thought to what should be seen and what should not is very important as well as noise control. Branding is essential in this project, Burton is very proud of their heritage and has history walls in all of it’s offices. A space to share this information and host large groups of people is important.

Floor plan

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Project GoalsFloor Plan Key

Key Features

A. In the Cafe, the writable walls allows enthusiasts that tour the facility to leave praises and ideas that they employees can ideate off of.

B. The Think Tank serves as a show piece for the company and promotes thier creative and comfortable work style in the research and development process.

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Creating a space that blends Vermont rootswith the new California location.

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Promote collaboration throughout the office with a variety of workspaces.

Design for wellbeing, focusing on ergonomically friendly furniture and daylighting.

Capture the historical details of the building and the company within the design.

Reception Area

Think TankCafe

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Tapered base adds a weightless detail and reduces the footprint.

Simple cut-out pulls provide customers access into the drawers for purchasable products.

Illuminated glass top displays only the testers to eliminate excess clutter.

The specialty product gondola stands out as being the only round shape.

Metallic bronze legs in their repetitious pattern come forth from the stark black and white space.

Smoke glass tops add drama and emphasize the products.

Modularity and simplicity inspired the wall system.

The panels and drawers hang off the beveled black wood squares.

This makes the entire wall completely adjustable and allows for easy swapping of stock by just removing a panel to refill or relocate.

Objective 1: Create a creative new look for the Sephora store model while still incorporating the traditional color palette and branding elements. Develop methods to improve store performance and integrate technology.

Objective 2: Create new gondolas to store and showcase the products for purchase. Design to reduce the cluttered and overwhelming look of makeup departments.

Low gondolas in the middle of the space facilitate a clear view across the store. Illuminated stone textured panels stand out as the focal point from the entrance inviting customers in. Bronze gondolas for promotional products contrast against the sparkling white terrazzo floors directing the attention of buyers to the hot trends. The tall black pillars house Sephora’s perfect match makeup technology on Ipads as well as designate the customer service center. Minimal checkout space is provided because of the added checkout feature on the Ipads that associates are encouraged to use throughout the store. Also within the hub, the centrally located beauty bars offer some privacy away from other shoppers while still having access to all elements of the store.

Entire Store Isometric

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Concept: My biggest goal was to recreate the sense of community that can be lost after a natural disaster, both physically and metaphorically. Utilizing concepts from park planning, I created large communal spaces encompassed with smaller private dwellings. The family “pods” connect together to form the open community spaces with the warehouse that each have their own identity and purpose. Organic fabric patterns, wood textures, and vibrant colors support the park feel. To reduce the feeling of exposure, sail like canopies hang to create an interesting ceiling at a more comfortable height in the common spaces.

Concept: Inspired by chic minimalistic boutiques like Chanel, I incorporated quality woods, metals, and stone with streamlined design to create a high-end experience for the customer. A galley layout draws customers to the back of the store to browse the entire selection. Sephora’s modern black and white palette is warmed up with rich creams and bronzes of the stone panels and metal supports employed. Velvety black walls ground the space and contrast the pop of the product’s color. The simple lines of the design bring forth the vibrancy of the products rather than overtake the space. Defined areas for products by their use and brand make the store easy to navigate.

Entry View Store Floor Plan and Product Zones

Makeup Wall System Elevation

MakeupCologne Customer Service

Hair & Skin Care

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Homebase E m e r g e n c y S h e l t e r s & C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r

Objective: Create a shelter system that can be quickly shipped and assembled in a building like a warehouse for families after a natural disaster. Make the space accessible for visiting community members and volunteers.

Concept: My biggest goal was to recreate the sense of community that can be lost after a natural disaster, both physically and metaphorically. Utilizing concepts from park planning, I created large communal spaces encompassed with smaller private dwellings. The family “pods” connect together to form the open community spaces with the warehouse that each have their own identity and purpose. Organic fabric patterns, wood textures, and vibrant colors support the park feel. To reduce the feeling of exposure, sail like canopies hang to create an interesting ceiling at a more comfortable height in the common spaces.

The small yet efficient pod provides a private bath per family as well as connecting to 4 family pods to provide structural stability.

The separate “wings” of the pod designates the sleeping areas and creates more privacy while keeping floor space open.

Entrance

The 2 pods are designed to be pre-manufactured and able to ship fully assembled on flatbeds to the area in need.

Family Pod

Family Bath Pod

Example Warehouse Layout

Limiting the size of the private spaces, allowed for more open and usable spaces for everyone. The pods create designated common spaces without wasting square footage.

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Pod Interior - Master Bedroom Pod Interior - Children’s Bedroom

- To maximize efficiency in the space every piece of furniture is custom built for the space.

- In longterm shelters storage is a major issue. I incorporated in every piece of furniture to house salvaged possessions and items collected as the people rebuilt their lives.

- The cool colors within the pod are calming and happy to provide a comfortable resting place for survivors of such trauma.

- Area to display personal pieces allows the users to connect with space and make it their own.

- The tree graphic ties with the park concept and creates interest with it’s pop art quality and varying textures.

- Wood textures in the furnishings gives warmth and character to the space.

Design Highlights

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Master Bed and Above Storage Master Bed with Shelving Closet Built-ins Children’s Bunk Beds

Homebase C o m m u n i t y c e n t e r & E m e r g e n c y S h e l t e r s

A warmer and more vibrant color palette in the community area encourages action within the space.

Vertical light fixtures integrated to the exterior of the pods illuminate the community spaces underneath the canopies and add height.

Carpet tiles define the room and add comfort to the gathering spaces. The

application is a quick and easy addition to the existing

concrete floors.

Plush commercial grade furniture provides

comfortable pieces for lounging and will stand the

ware of many people.

Pod Exterior - Lounge