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Number Name Square Footage Use Description OLF OCC Load Required Exits Required Exit Width 1 Atrium 5108 Business (B) 100 52 2 3'2 Convenience Store 2587 Mercantile (M) 60 44 1 3'3 Lost and Found 394 Storage (S) 300 2 1 3'4 Storage 387 Storage (S) 300 2 1 3'5 Smoothie and Coffee Bar/Grab and Go Food 1916 Assembly (A-2) 15 128 N/A N/A

2273 Business (B) 100 236 Student Organization Private Office 155 Business (B) 2 1 3'7 Student Organization Private Office 153 Business (B) 2 1 3'8 Student Organization Private Office 153 Business (B) 2 1 3'9 Student Organization Open Offices 1767 Business (B) 17 1 3'

10 Student Organization Storage 45 Storage (S-2) 300 1 1 3'7342 Business (B) 100 74

11 Student Collab. Room 175 Business (B) 6 1 3'12 Student Collab. Room 174 Business (B) 6 1 3'13 Student Collab. Room 171 Business (B) 6 1 3'14 Student Collab. Room 170 Business (B) 6 1 3'15 Student Collab. Room 327 Business (B) 14 1 3'16 Student Private Study Rooms 117 Business (B) 1 1 3'17 Student Private Study Rooms 119 Business (B) 1 1 3'18 Student Private Study Rooms 119 Business (B) 1 1 3'19 Student Private Study Rooms 118 Business (B) 1 1 3'20 Student Private Study Rooms 120 Business (B) 1 1 3'21 Open Study Desks/Seating 5732 Business (B) 31 N/A N/A

Number Name Square Footage Use Description OLF OCC Load Required Exits Required Exit Width 22 Ballroom/Multi Purpose Room 2300 Assembly (A-3) 5 460 2 3' 23 Lounge/Pool Tables 1942 Business (B) 100 20 N/A N/A24 Open Lounge Seating 2967 Business (B) 100 30 N/A N/A25 Café/Kitchen/Seating 5395 Assembly (A-2) 15 360 N/A N/A26 Storage 387 Storage (S-2) 300 2 1 3'

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s t a r m e n w o r k p l a c e o f t h e f u t u r e

concept: identity1. identifying the culture of starmen 2. embracing starmen’s ability to create identity for their clients3. identifying the future workplace

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Starmen is a brand and design agency committed to creating positive change. They are comprised of brand strategists, researchers, writers, designers, and technologists -- all who thrive on working with clients to strengthen their brand value. Some of Starmen’s most well known clients are: Urban Outfitters, HBO, and ,The American Red Cross.

Starmen’s Method - Connect –Clarify – Create – Cultivate.

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concept: parts to whole


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A c c e s s o r i e s , b y d e f i n i t i o n , a r e s o m e t h i n g t h a t c a n b e a d d e d t o s o m e t h i n g e l s e i n o r d e r t o m a k e i t m o r e u s e f u l , v e r s a t i l e , o r a t t r a c t i v e , w h i l e S u t r a , t h e n a m e o f t h e s t o r e , i s d e f i n e d b y a t h r e a d t h a t c o n n e c t s t h e b e a d s t h a t w o u l d o t h e r w i s e b e d e s p e r a t e p a r t s . B y d r a w i n g i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m h o w a c c e s s o r i e s a r e c o n s t r u c t e d , a s p a c e c a n f o r m w h e r e o n e c a n q u i c k l y n o t i c e t h e m e r c h a n d i s e , b e c o m e a w a r e o f t h e c o m p a n y ’s b r a n d , a n d m a n e u v e r a r o u n d t h e s p a c e , a l l w h i l e s h o p p i n g f o r t h a t p e r f e c t p a r t t o m a k e o n e ’s o u t f i t w h o l e .

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concept: to create a musical symphony through the use of form and texture, that encourages collaboration between the departments


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concept: the classroom must transform from the iconic lecture hall into one with a multifunctional and collaborative learning space, by incorporating flexible and mobile designs while integrating new and innovative technologies. a hexagon shaped room can transform the traditional linear classroom into a space that inspires and encourages an environment where ideas can be more freely exchanged.

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“ T h e r e i s p r o b a b l y n o b e t t e r e x a m p l e o f t h e t h r o t t l i n g c r e a t i v i t y t h a n t h e d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n w h a t w e o b s e r v e i n a k i n d e r g a r t e n c l a s s r o o m a n d w h a t w e o b s e r v e i n a h i g h s c h o o l c l a s s r o o m . Ta k e a r o o m f u l l o f f i v e -y e a r - o l d s a n d y o u w i l l s e e c r e a t i v i t y i n a l l i t s f o r m s p o s i t i v e l y f l o w i n g a r o u n d t h e r o o m . A d e c a d e l a t e r, y o u w i l l s e e t h e s e s a m e c h i l d r e n p a s s i v e l y s i t t i n g a t t h e i r d e s k s , h a l f a s l e e p o r t r y i n g t o d e c i p h e r w h a t w i l l b e o n t h e n e x t t e s t . ”

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concept: to provide an environment that regulates circadian rhythm andmemory retention through healing light and sound stimuli. adaptivehealing technology will help Alzheimer’s patients become more attuned to the natural cycles of day-to-day routine.

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concept: to design a contrasting environment that incorporates the grunge, industrial culture of Seattle and the surrounding Georgetown neighborhood yet still creates an intimate and comfortable gallery space

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Bachelor of Science, Interior Design | May 2013 (Expected)+CIDA Accredited Program Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) School of Architecture + DesignBlacksburg, Virginia In major GPA: 3.9/4.0Dean’s List | Fall 2009-2012. Spring 2011-2012

To obtain a full-time position at a design firm in the Indianapolis area to further my design education in sustainability, healthcare, and corporate design

Work Expe r i ence

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Intern | May 2011-August 2011, December 2011-January 2012 Jackson Thomas Interiors. Williamsburg, Virginia+Prepared and observed client presentations+Researched materials and furnishings for projects+Assisted in placing orders +Maintained resource library

Assistant Swim Coach | May-August, 2007-2011Greensprings West. Williamsburg, Virginia+Instructed 100+ children, ages 4-18, for competitive swimming+Improved children’s swim strokes+Organized children for swim meets

+Autodesk Revit 2012 +AutoCAD Architecture 2012

+Adobe Photoshop CS4 +Adobe InDesign CS4

+Google SketchUp +SU Podium V2

+Microsoft Office +Mac OSX

Kimball Award for Studio Collaboration | 2011

American Society of Interior Design (ASID) | Student Member

Interior Designers for Education and Sustainability (IDEAS)Student Member | September 2009-Present

IDEAS Education Outreach Committee | 2011-Present

Student Government Association (SGA)Sustainability Committee | September 2012-Present Gamma Beta Phi Honor and Service OrganizationMember | April 2012-Present

The Big Event at Virginia TechStaff Member | 2011, 2012, 2013

The Big Event at Virginia TechVolunteer | 2010

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