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xXEN I A A LCANTARAP O R T F O L I O
A B O U T
XENIA ALCANTARA IS A DRIVEN CREATIVE, WITH A
PASSION FOR DESIGN AND A PASSION FOR PEOPLE.
HER HOPE IS THAT HER DESIGNS WILL IMPACT THE WAY
PEOPLE FUNCTION AND FEEL WITHIN A SPACE.
COMPLETION OF A BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
FROM BCIT. THE PROGRAM INVOLVED DESIGN OF
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND HEALTHCARE
SPACES. FROM CONSTRUCTION SETS, MILLWORK,
RENDERING, AND MATERIAL BOARDS. THE PROGRAM
ALLOWED FOR A TEN DAY FIELD STUDY TO TOKYO,
JAPAN AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH HAWK
UNIVERSITY IN HILDESHEIM, GERMANY.
XENIA CURRENTLY LIVES AND WORKS IN VANCOUVER.
PHOTOFAN TAN ALLEY, VICTORIA, BC
“DESIGN IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO
CONTINUETELLING THE STORY, NOT JUST TO SUM EVERYTHING UP.”
TATE LINDEN
C O N T E N T
ONE. ABOUT
TWO. CONTENT
THREE. CAPSTONE
FOUR. FIELD STUDY - TOKYO
FIVE. HEALTHCARE
SIX. COLLABORATION PROJECT
SEVEN. SUSTAINABILE MATERIALS
EIGHT. RESTAURANT MILLWORK DRAWINGS
NINE. RESIDENTIAL
TEN. CONTACT INFO
CLOSING. RESUME
PHOTOBULLITT CENTER, SEATTLE, WA
C A P S T O N E
HAVEN IS A YOUTH HOUSING COMMUNITY ENCOURAGING TRANSITIONAL LIVING IN THE CITY OF VANCOUVER. THIS
PROJECT WAS CREATED FOR THE FINAL THESIS PROJECT OF THE BACHELORS OF INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM AT
BCIT.
THE RESEARCH CONSISTED OF TOURING SIMILAR SOCIAL HOUSING SPACES IN THE LOWER MAINLAND,
VOLUNTEERING AT A LOCAL FOOD BANK AND READING ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS REGARDING YOUTH
HOMELESSNESS.
THE PROJECT IS A 30,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING SITUATED IN THE STRATHCONA NEIGHBOURHOOD. THE BUILDING
INCLUDES SHELTER SPACES, PERMANENT RESIDENT SUITES, A SPACIOUS DINING HALL, INTERACTIVE CAFE,
DONATION CLOTHING SHOP AND EDUCATIONAL SPACES.
A FINAL CONSTRUCTION SET, INCLUDING BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS, WILL BE COMPLETED.
PHOTOPAOLO FELICIANO
“WE THINK SOMETIMES POVERTY IS ONLY
BEING HUNGRY, NAKED AND HOMELESS.
THE POVERTY OF BEING UNLOVED,
UNWANTED AND UNCARED FOR IS THE
GREATEST POVERTY. WE MUST START...TO
REMEDY THIS KIND OF POVERTY.”
MOTHER TERESA
EL.
CORRIDOR
CAFE/SOCIALSPACE
PRIVATE COURTYARDCOURTYARD
EMERG.EXIT
COVEREDOUTDOORSPACE
MTG RM.
LOBBY
IN-TAKE
EL.
PRIVATESTAFF KITCHEN
OPEN OFFICE
RESOURCEAREA
DROP-INCENTER
GAMES AREA
LOUNGE
KITCHENETTE
YOUTH
SPACEWORKER
SHELTERSPACE
WASHROOMS
DONATIONSTORAGE
LAUNDRYSERVICES CLOTHING
SHOP
RESIDENTSUITE
EDUCATIONSPACE
P.O.S
BAKEDGOODS
PRIVATEDINING
UP
UP
UP
UP
UPFR
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JANITORROOM
STORAGE
OFFICE
MECHANICAL/
DISPLAYRESIDENTSUITE
RESIDENTSUITE
RESIDENTSUITE
SECURITY GATE
RESOURCEWALL
EXIT STAIRS
EXIT STAIRS
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BUILT-IN SHELVING
ELECTRICAL
ACCES.
SERVICECORRIDOR
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P R O C E S S
(TOP) CONCEPTUAL WORD-MAP
(LEFT) CLOTHING DROP-OFF SHOP
(BOTTOM) PRELIMINARY BLOCK
PLAN
(RIGHT) FINAL FLOOR PLAN
(BOTTOM RIGHT) SOCIAL SPACES
EL.
CORRIDOR
CAFE/SOCIALSPACE
PRIVATE COURTYARDCOURTYARD
EMERG.EXIT
COVEREDOUTDOORSPACE
MTG RM.
LOBBY
IN-TAKE
EL.
PRIVATESTAFF KITCHEN
OPEN OFFICE
RESOURCEAREA
DROP-INCENTER
GAMES AREA
LOUNGE
KITCHENETTE
YOUTH
SPACEWORKER
SHELTERSPACE
WASHROOMS
DONATIONSTORAGE
LAUNDRYSERVICES CLOTHING
SHOP
RESIDENTSUITE
EDUCATIONSPACE
P.O.S
BAKEDGOODS
PRIVATEDINING
UP
UP
UP
UP
UPFR
UP
JANITORROOM
STORAGE
OFFICE
MECHANICAL/
DISPLAYRESIDENTSUITE
RESIDENTSUITE
RESIDENTSUITE
SECURITY GATE
RESOURCEWALL
EXIT STAIRS
EXIT STAIRS
EL.
EL.SERVICE
BUILT-IN SHELVING
ELECTRICAL
ACCES.
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C O N C E P T
A HAVEN IS A SANCTUARY. A COMFORTABLE ESCAPE FROM OUR REALITY. A HAVEN IS A PLACE OF REFUGE WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FEEL ASSURED AND SAFE. THE BEAUTY OF TRANSFORMATION.
THE COCOON IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS OF A BUTTERFLY. THE COCOON IS A SECURE COVERING FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND, WHILE CARRYING THE HEAVINESS WITHIN. THE STARTING POINT FOR THESE YOUTH WILL ALL BE UNIQUE, BUT THE PROCESS TO INDEPENDENCE STARTS WITH A SANCTUARY.
HAVEN IS A FRESH AND MODERN ENVIRONMENT THAT EVOKES THE FEELING OF A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE REFUGE.
WELCOME HOME.
CONCEPT INSPIRATION IMAGE BY JEFF CREMER
T O K Y O
A CULTURAL STUDIES COURSE ALLOWED FOR A FEW MONTHS OF PLANNING FOR
A COMPLETE CULTURAL ADVENTURE.
TOKYO, JAPAN.
THE EXPERIENCE BEGAN WITH OUR STAY IN GINZA, WHERE THE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS WERE TRULY
EXEMPLIFIED THROUGH RETAIL DESIGN.
OUR TRIP INCLUDED VISITS TO LOCAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS. WONDERWALL INC. WAS THE
FINAL STOP AND IS A DESIGN FIRM THAT HAS CREATED A MULTITUDE OF RETAIL SPACES ALL OVER THE WORLD.
THE TRIP TRULY EXPANDED THE HORIZONS OF INTERIOR DESIGN, BEING ABLE TO EXPERIENCE HISTORIC ELEMENTS
OF DESIGN AS WELL AS THE EXTRAVAGANT MODERNITY THAT WE RARELY SEE IN NORTH AMERICA.
PHOTOS(LEFT) INTERSECT BY LEXUS, WONDERWALL INC., AOYAMA, JAPAN
(ABOVE) MEIJI JINGU SHRINE, SHIBUYA, JAPAN
H E A L T H C A R E
A HEALTHCARE PROJECT THAT FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DESIGNING
FOR THE USER. THIS PROJECT INTRODUCED RESEARCH-BASED DESIGN
ASSISTED LIVING HOMES ARE VITAL SPACES THAT NEED TO BE DESIGNED WITH
SAFETY AND PERCEPTION IN MIND.
THE CRITERIA WAS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT ALLOWED FOR INDEPENDENCE
WHERE NECESSARY, WHILE CELEBRATING EACH INDIVIDUAL PERSON.
THIS PROJECT CONSISTED OF EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, SITE VISITS AND
OBSERVATIONS. THE FINAL PRODUCT INCLUDED A FULL CONSTRUCTION SET.
PRESENTATION BOARDS,
A DETAILED MILLWORK PACKAGE WITH SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES IN MIND.
VESTIBULE
PRIVATE
RECEPTION AREA
MEETING ROOM
DINING ROOM
LOBBY
LOUNGE AREA
STORAGE
MULTI-USE HUB
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
SPIRITUALSPACE
JANITOR
AUX. KITCHENCASUAL DINING AREA
PIANO
MECHANICAL
STAFF
SALON
HERB GARDEN
UP 20 RISERS @7" RISE, 12" RUN
EXIT STAIRS
DN
UP
EXIT STAIRS
DN
UP
LANE
PRIVATE
PARKING LOT
OFFICE
OFFICES
ELECTRICAL PANEL CLOSET
COFFEE COUNTER@ 30" AFF
2-WAYGAS FIREPLACE
FLOOR TO CEILING MILLWORK
FLOOR TOCEILINGVINYL WALLCOVERINGFEATUREWALL
PROJECTOR SCREEN
ACCESS.COUNTER HEIGHTAT 30" AFF
NICHE RESIDENTDISPLAY AREA
DESK @42" AFFVENEEREDFRONT
BUILT-IN MILLWORKLEDBACKLITSIGNAGE
BUILT-INFILINGUNIT
FLOOR TO CEILING VINYL WALLCOVERING FEATURE WALL LED BACKLIT RESIN
PANELS AT 5'-0" AFF TO3'-0" AFF
WALKER STORAGE, HALFWALL HT. AT 4'-0" AFF
BUILT-IN UPHOLSTEREDSEATING
BUILT-IN UPHOLSTEREDSEATING
COUNTER @36" AFF,BUILT-IN SHELVINGBELOW
ALL DINING TABLES TOBE ADJUSTABLE HT
ALL DININGCHAIRS TO HAVECASTORS ONFRONT LEGS
COUNTER @30" AFF
6'-0" TURNINGRADIUS
BUILT-IN MILLWORK @36" AFF
6'-0" TURNING RADIUS
6'-0" TURNING RADIUS
6'-0" TURNING RADIUS
ELEVATORSTAFF
ELEVATOR
GARDENS
PRIVATE GARDENS
2H 2H
OUTDOOR EATING AREA
6'-0" x 3'-0"WASH BASIN
MAIN FLOOR PRESENTATION PLAN1SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"ID-x
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C O L L A B O R A T E
THE PURPOSE OF THIS COLLABORATION PROJECT WITH HAWK UNIVERSITY IN HILDESHEIM, GERMANY, WAS TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ABLE TO WORK AMONG DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES AND ASPECTS OF
DESIGN.
A PROJECT OF A STUDENT LOUNGE CAME TO FRUITION IN THE GREAT HALL AT THE BCIT BURNABY CAMPUS, AS WELL AS THE COURTYARD OF HAWK UNIVERSITY.
THE PROJECT INVOLVED MEETING VIA INTERNET TO COLLABORATE ON IDEAS WITH SKETCHES AND 3D MODELS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND COLLABORATE. THE REQUIREMENTS WERE TO USE LOCAL MATERIALS AND BE ABLE TO
USE RESOURCES WE HAD AT HAND.
THE PROJECT INCLUDED CNC PIECES OF PLYWOOD AND A REPETITIVE CIRCULAR FORMATION AS THE END RESULT.
TEAM MEMBERS
AVNISH FLORA, ABUBAKR BAJAMAN, LUCA ALESSI (RENDERING) CANADA
KADDI KOLUMNA, MARTIN STEINKEGERMANY
PHOTOS(TOP) HAND-RENDERING BY XENIA
(TOP LEFT) TEAM RENDER BY LUCA ALESSI(BOTTOM LEFT ) PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICHOLAS DELLAI (ITALY)
S U S T A I N A B L E
THIS PROJECT HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND MATERIAL SELECTION.
THIS PROJECT WAS A DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS WHICH FOCUSED ON THE
LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE AND WHAT EACH PETAL REPRESENTED.
UNDERSTANDING WHERE MATERIALS COME FROM,HOW THEY ARE MANUFACTURED AND
VARIOUS IMPORTANT DETAILS LIKE THEIR EMBODIED ENERGY, WERE ALL VITAL CONCEPTS
THAT WERE LEARNED THROUGH THIS PROJECT.
MY PARTNER, ANDREEA PRESAN, AND I CREATED THIS SPACE WITH THE CONCEPT OF THE
ARBUTUS TREE. HAVING THE CORE OF THE SOCIAL ACTIVITY ACTING LIKE THE TRUNK OF THE
TREE AND THE MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR THIS SPACE.
PHOTOS(TOP) RENDERING BY TEAM MEMBER ANDREEA PRESAN(RIGHT) INSPIRATION AT CHEKAMUS OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL, SQUAMISH, BC
R E S T A U R A N T
MADHATTER IS A MODERN SPIN OF THE FAMOUS
ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
THIS RESTAURANT PROJECT INVOLVED RESEARCH
OF THE SERVICE INDUSTRY AND UNDERSTANDING
EACH FUNCTION FROM BEHIND THE BAR TO THE
PERCEPTION OF THE GUESTS.
THE BAR MILLWORK DRAWINGS WERE A MAJOR
FOCAL POINT. THE BAR REQUIRED UNIVERSAL
DESIGN AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF DETAILS
WHICH TRULY SHOWCASED THE CONCEPT OF
MADHATTER.
THE FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDED
ECLECTIC PIECES COVERED WITH BOLD
FABRICS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES THAT SPARK
CONVERSATION.
R E S I D E N T I A L
MODERN, CHIC AND CLEAN.
THE CLIENT WAS ADAMANT ON CREATING A SPACE THAT COULD BE A RELAXING OASIS WHILE
MAINTAINING HER PERSONALITY THROUGH HER LOVE OF CHIC AND FEMININE DESIGN.
THE SPACE WAS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED AND ALLOWED FOR THE ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL LIGHT
TO TRULY SHINE.
MATERIALS USED IN THIS PROJECT INCLUDE PURE WHITE QUARTZ, WHITE SUBWAY SHOWER TILE, A
FROSTED POCKET DOOR TO CATER TO THE SMALLER SIZE OF THE SPACE, AND LARGE DISTRESSED
MIRROR FRAME.
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XEN I A A LCANTARAC O N T A C T
PH. 778 835 4252
EMAIL. [email protected]
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XENIA ALCANTARA778 835 4252 | xenia927a lc@g mai l . com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a positive design work environment that allows incorporation of creativity, organizational skills, excellent people skills, educational background, and ability to work effectively with others.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Passion for design and the entire creative process; commited to success• Experience in commercial, office, hospitality and residential design• Acquired strong skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint and Excel• Knowledge of sustainable design through Living Building Challenge and LEED guidelines, applying sustainable design practices into projects• Excellent time management and organization skills, enjoy prioritizing and completing the task at hand• Strong written and verbal skills; enjoy creating professional presentations through public speaking• Strive to work in a collaborative environment with experience in multi-disciplinary projects providing accountability and support to all aspects of the process• 7 years of service industry experience, dealing with people on a regular basis ensuring their needs are met for the particular service they inquire about
EDUCATION
British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby, BC
2011-Present• Bachelors of Interior Design, expected graduation Spring 2016 • Creating commercial, residential and hospitality spaces• Developing concepts, materials and finishes, furniture and lighting plans• Proficient in AutoCad through full construction sets - floor plans, elevations, sections and millwork drawings• 3D work in SketchUp through models and perspectives• Excellent in presentation skills and effective communication throughout the program• Travel experience through field study course to Tokyo, Japan in April 2015
Douglas CollegeCoquitlam, BC
2009-2011• General studies including Business, Management and English courses• Student representative for Spring semester 2010
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XENIA ALCANTARA778 835 4252 | xenia927a lc@g mai l . com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bar Server: The Keg – Steakhouse & BarCoquitlam, BC
2009-Present
• Ensure excellent customer service to guests from beginning to end of their dining experience• Communicate effectively between co-workers and management, building a strong and efficient team• Perform in a high pressure work environment; excellent multi-tasking abilities
Sales Associate: Le Chateau Coquitlam, BC
2006-2009
• Awarded top quarterly sales in December 2007 and March 2008 in a commision-based environment• Guaranteed excellent customer service and demonstration of people skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Westwood Community ChurchCoquitlam, BC
2012-Present• Volunteering in music and young adults ministry• Maintaining leadership position with tasks including hosting weekly meetings, monthly outreach events, creating graphics for gatherings, bi-weekly music practices and knowledge of PowerPoint presentation slides and sound system• Communicate effectively between pastoral team and leadership team on a weekly basis
INTERESTS
Compassionate for people and truly values relationship. Involved in the community through leadership and mentoring roles in the local church, as well as music ministry. Expands creativity through photography, calligraphy and typography. Believer in maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition.
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