perkins portfolio 2013
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A collection of Interior Design work completed at Iowa State University between 2009-2013.TRANSCRIPT
alison perkins
design portfolio
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design philosophy][
most innovative designers consciously reject the standard option box & cultivate an appetite for thinking wrong.
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commerical + purfoods
color theory + applebee’s
residential + highwater residence
assisted living + metamorphose
retail + west elm
competition + west grand condos
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hospitality + the reve
2 the reve
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Miami, Florida
Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Un Ian Lei, Lauren Schroeder, OPN
+ location:
“Experience an escape where the boundaries between earth and sky are blurred and transcend the limits of reality into a surreal state of being. Enter an engulfing space and perhaps, catch a glimpse at what lies between. What will you feel, discover and engage in? Well, as our guest, that is for you to decide. At the Reve, it’s simple; you’re able to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.”
By using a variety of reflective materials and a nuance of color, a rich environment was created that allowed the Reve to become a beacon of luxury. A facade treatment comprised of millions of glittering metal panels creates surreal movement on the outside that abstractly carries the radial power of the landscape and interiors throughout.
MAGNIFY
REVERSE
concept
the reve
site analysisSURREAL
REVERSE
the ANTICIPATION
sunset study inspiration
materials
color scheme
the revethe ANTICIPATION
the ARRIVAL
lobby perspective
lobby perspective [below]
the reve
lobby perspective
the IMMERSION
oraculum penthouse perspective [below]
visio suite perspective
the revethe IMMERSION
visio suite perspective
spa bathroom perspective
sky bar perspective cabana perspective [below]
indoor/outdoor restaurant perspective
the reve
the ESCAPE
indoor/outdoor restaurant perspective
lobby phantasma bar perspective
the ESCAPE
outdoor spa perspective
outdoor perspective [below]
the reve
the AWE
bungalow perspective
Sky Bar/ Restaurant
D’or (Suites Type A)
Business
Oraculum (Penthouse Suites)
Phantasma (Suites Type C) Nexus (Double-Double Studios)
Lobby
Fitness
Spa
Desir (Suites Type B)
Visio (King Guest Studios)
Circulation
Entertainment
Somnium (Bungalows)
Main Entry
Indoor Outdoor Access
Vertical Circulation
To The Beach
welcome to THE REVE.
circulation diagram
program diagram
the reve
sun studies
7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
18 purfoods
concept+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Des Moines, Iowa
Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Magie Faukos, Alicia Snyder + Pigott Inc.
+ location:
“To create a dynamic environment that exemplifies the fresh personality of the company. Soon, work will become play and the space with come alive with an energizing pulse. The heart of the space becomes the hub of collaboration”
Our goal was to create a space that was flexible, sustainable and most importantly, aspirational.The color scheme directly affects worker productivity and creative solutions were formed to increase informal collaboration.
FRESH
ENERGIZING
purfoodsPLAY
site analysis
color scheme
material selections
lighting selections
purfoodscollaborative hub perspective
entryway perspective
hallway elevation
executive office elevation
hallway elevation
purfoods
executive office elevation
bathroom elevation
first floor
second floor
greenhouse perspective
second floor break room perspective [below]
purfoods
rooftop garden perspective
division of space [first floor]
billing + intake perspective [below]
division of space [second floor]
purfoods cafe perspective [below]
purfoods cafe perspective [below]
purfoods
floating conference room perspective
0 applebee’s3
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+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Alhambra, California
+ location:
“Applebee’s is known nationwide as the number one most successful restaurant chain. To compete with their booming business, I chose to rebrand their image into an upscale restaurant with a nightclub atmosphere. The dining experience will become more enjoyable with vivid colors pulled from an alternate complementary color scheme that stimulates appetite. This better matches their high quality of food service and allows for continuing growth”
An original image was chosen to respresent our rebranded space and the NCS color application was used. Complementary colors were used for added contrast and emphasis on focal points
Alison Perkins
UPSCALE
NIGHTCLUB
ENJOYABLE
NIGHTCLUB
applebee’s
site analysis
before image [below]
FOCAL POINT POP OF COLOR AMBIENCE
ncs color scheme
after image
applebee’s
6 metamorphose3
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Panama Pacifico, Panama
Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon
+ location:
“By utilizing the natural environment and ample sunlight of Panama Pacifico, the perception of assisted living is changed and the quality of life is enhanced. People and places once again become familiar and the mind is engaged in a new way”
Color research shows that warm colors on white backrgrounds increase memory and mental stimulation. Metamorphose focuses on people’s “transformation over time” and implements wayfinding and healing through the use of carefully chosen colors. It was important to create an assisted living facility of the future as opposed to a sterile environment. This allows the residents to thrive and enjoy the next chapter of their lives. SUNLIGHT
ENVIRONMENT
concept
NATURAL
metamorphose
NATURAL
site analysis
first floor
second floor
entryway elevation
doorway elevations [below]
bathroom elevation [below]
outdoor patio elevation
second floor
metamorphose
first floor
second floor
lounge perspective outdoor cafe perspective [below]
metamorphose
common area perspective
common area kitchen perspective
second floor penthouse perspective
second floor penthouse bedroom perspective [below]
memory care unit perspective
metamorphose
6 west elm4
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Rome, Italy
Alison Perkins, Amanda Berkes + Jordan Bussanamus
+ location:
“We want our customers to feel as if the products of West Elm can seamlessly transition from the store into their lives. Inspiring hues extracted from natural and comforting foods fabricate a warm and homey atmosphere, that helps convey it as an extremely indulgent, yet attainable and livable lifestyle”
Working as a team internationally, the objective was to rennovate an existing cafe located in Rome to brand and house a West Elm store. Taking inspiration from the many cafes located in Rome, a natural and comfortable feel was created. Oversized sheer curtains were used to physically create vignettes, but still allow a visual view of the entire store.
HOMEY
INDULGENT
NATURAL
concept
NATURAL
west elm
site analysis
color scheme
color inspiration
third floor [mezzanine]
first floor [basement]
second floor [main level]
west elm
entryway perspective
material selections
front door
exterior view [day]
exterior view [night]
vignette perspective [below]
north sectioneast section
north section
west elm
back of store perspective basement perspective
south sectionwest section
4west grand condos5
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Des Moines, Iowa
Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon
+ location:
“Through surrounding sheen and radiance, the space comes alive with a vivid and unique personality. The classic language of each piece embodies a collection of qualities that allows time to become timeless”
Working with real clients and a budget of $100,000, the West Grand Condominiums wanted to update their existing lobby, ten corridors and the lower mailroom. Lighting, wall, flooring and ceiling surfaces were to be addressed, keeping in mind the original architecture of the building.
CLASSICRADIANT
TIMELESSconcept
west grand condos
site analysis
lobby perspective
lobby perspective
west grand condos
existing conditions
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
Des Moines, Iowa
Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon
+ location:
“We favored a mid-century modern approach, allowing each arrangement to become a focal point. A classic color palette of gold, gray, chocolate brown and moss green was created and enforced with stripes of color and rich fabrics”
During the midterm review, the clients requested a new direction towards a transitional modern style. We decided to study the existing architecture of the building and found clean lines, geometric shapes and simplified forms.
STRIPES
MODERN
MID - CENTURY
concept
MODERN
MID - CENTURY west grand condos
site analysis
selections
corridor perspective [below]
doorway elevationmailroom perspective
west grand condoslobby perspective
lobby perspective (left) lobby perspective (right)
4 highwater residence6
+ team:
+ concept:
+ notes:
NYC, NY
Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon
+ location:
“A sense of unexpected playfulness evolves throughout a space of exaggerated sophistication. The attention to detail allows everything to sparkle and a purposeful feeling of flawlessness to occur”
Given two side by side luxury apartments, the objective was to unite the two spaces in a way that catered to the different styles of Helen and Justin Highwater. It was meant to be a space to display art and house Helen’s ailing mother. With quirky, yet refined pieces around every corner, a sense of laughter and togetherness was promoted within a family that was strained, allowing healing to occur.Existing architecture became ornamentation with built in art walls and table leg inspired columns.
PROPORTION
PLAYFUL
UNIQUE
concept
highwater residence
site analysis
floor plan
living room perspective [below]dining room perspective
bathroom elevation
kitchen elevation
highwater residence
floor plan
kitchen elevationlongitudinal section