A L I S O N S T E W A R T i n t e r i o r d e s i g n po r t f o l i o[ ]

miami university . department of architecture & interior design .

oxford ohio

i am a third year interior design student at miami university in ohio. i love photography, sketching & drawing, and experiment-ing with different materials when making models. my most interesting projects have been an urban center in florence, italy, a hotel / spa, and currently, a coffee table for a furniture design course (currently in progress of being built). i am driven by the challenge to be as eco - friendly and sustainable as possible when designing, and my style tends to feel upbeat, modern, and linear. i love working in sketchup, photoshop and illustrator, and i also utilize autocad and formz. my goals for the fu-ture include a focus on com-mercial and retail design, as well as product & furniture design.

about me [ALISON STEWART]

portfolio contents

+ about me

+ portfolio contents

+ puro hotel & spa

+ novoli urban center

+ storefront project

+ furniture design

+ personal work

+ resumé

location | hyde park, cincinnati , ohio

description | hotel & spatype | second year hospitality studio

media | sketchup, autocad, i l lustrator, photoshop

p u r o h o t e l & s p as p r i n g s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

[ design objective ]the site is located in an old fire house

designed inside the three floor building are a lobby space, guest rooms & suites,

& a spa.

[ concept ]the concept of purity came from

nearby proctor & gamble’s plant, the ivorydale soap plant.

suggesting themes of soap, serenity, clean lines, cleanliness,

& simplicity

[ about the project ] each aspect of hotel puro was designed to

enhance the personal experience for the guest. the main floor carries a

relaxing lobby area filled with lounge space for the business clients who stay

here. the lobby also houses a convienient check-in area and coffee lounge by sunrise

turned wine bar by sunset. guestrooms upstairs provide comfortable accomodations

for any duration of stay. downstairs from the lobby is the salon & spa designed like

luxurious roman baths. puro salon and spa pampers their guests with a wide range

of treatments for a memorable experience.

p u r o h o t e l & s p as p r i n g s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

[ floor 001: lobby area with coffee bar & lounge space ]

[above]rendered floor & lighting plan

[below]lobby perspective

[ floor 000: spa & salon ]

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[above]rendered floor & lighting plan

[below]pedicure station & oxygen bar

perspectives

color samples

description | cactus half drop pattern upholstery textile

type | continuing education: jacquard woven textilesmedia | hand sketching, photoshop, pointcarré,

jacquard loom

inspirationcactus relief linoleum block prints

photoshop translationoriginal relief with added half drop pattern

final length in weaving process on jacquard

loom

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color samples

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description | fabric rolls pattern upholstery textile

type | continuing education: jacquard woven textilesmedia | hand sketching, photoshop, pointcarré,

jacquard loom

inspirationimagelayered fabric rolls

photoshop translationoriginal relief with added half drop pattern

final length in weaving process on jacquard

loom

n o v o l i u r b a n c e n t e rf a l l s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

location | novoli , tuscany, italy

description | urban center& gallery

type | third year study abroad studio

media | sketchup, autocad, i l lustrator, photoshop

[ design objective ]novoli, tuscany, is a neighboring area to

florence. this changing and growing community is home to an abandoned

fiat car plant. rejuvination of the area is brought to the surface through the

design of an urban center.

[ concept ]novoli is in a state of rebirth. views to the

site carry new perspectives for change and growth, the concept of connections helps focus the design on reaching out to grasp

new potential.

[ about the project ] new and old construction surround the site bringing together people of all back-

grounds. the five floors open provide needs for the variety of visitors. the entry

level courtyard creates public & private space; a gallery welcomes the public on

the first floor; a cafe and restaurant on the second; mind and body spaces for meeting rooms and yoga is on the third, and finally an open roof top terrace. a glass enclosed spine supports the ground all the way up to the roof level to better one’s expericen

of the center and the area.

[left]rendered north & east elevations

[below]ground level courtyard

perspective[far left]

floor plans 00-04of courtyard, gallery,

& roof top

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s t o r e f r o n t p r o j e c ts p r i n g s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

location | newbury street , boston, massachusetts

description | storefronttype | third year

interdisciplinary studiomedia | models, i l lustrator,

photoshop, sketchup, autocad

[ design objective ]a series of phases of compositions, bas reliefs, & color studies limited only by the imagination create an alternative design to concept generation.

[ concept ]the use of abstract thinking skills in developing compositions reached the point of creating a small store front space. compositions of layering & synthesizing were used.

[ about the project ] the many interlocking and layering shapes conveyed a space ideal for a gallery. an inspiring photograph sparked the idea for a handbag gallery storefront. the project explores branding techniques and understanding of color study.

[left]color study compositions[right]rendered elevation & floor plan[below]interior perspective

s t o r e f r o n t p r o j e c ts p r i n g s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

[above]inspiration for form & textile being used in groove [right]basswood model of piece[left]sketchup perspective

f u r n i t u r e d e s i g ns p r i n g s e m e s t e r 2 0 0 9

description | coffee table (in process of being built)

type | furniture design studiomedia | hand sketches, models,

sketchup, wood shop

p e r s o n a l w o r k

description | work done independently or in a studio

[2006 - 2010]media | mixed

a l i s o n s t e w a r t | stewarac@muohio.edu | 860.395.8369

Miami UniversityOxford, OHExpected Graduation: May 2011Degree Objective: B. FA in Interior Design

Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RISummer Studies Progam 2009Textiles with concentration in Jacquard Woven Textiles

Kent State University - FlorenceFlorence, ItalyFall 2009 Semester Abroad

Proficient in:Adobe Creative Suites 3 Illustrator InDesign PhotoShopDrafting & Modeling Programs AutoCAD SketchUpApple Programs iWeb iMovieRendering Skills in: Water Color Marker Graphite Pastel & Colored PencilWood Shop Certified

Centerbrook Architects & PlannersCenterbroook, CTIntern [June 2008 - August 2008] Assisted where needed: Publicity Accounting Model Building Shop Drawing Administration

E D U C A T I O N

E X P E R I E N C E

R E L E V A N T S K I L L S

Excellence in Architectural Design 2006

A W A R D S

AIAS [American Institute of Architecture Students] from 2007 - PresentSecond Year Representative [2008-2009]

IIDA [International Interior Design Association] from 2008 - Present

Green Oxford: Student organization focused on educating and promoting sustainability throughout the college community

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority - Omega Chapter [2009 - Present]

Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity - Isidorus Colony [2010 - Present] Founding Member of colony at Miami University

P R O F E S S I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N S

Denette CallahanMiami Univesity Interior Design Instructorcallahde@muohio.edu513.529.7210

James ChildressPrincipal Architect at Centerbrook Architects & Plannerschildress@centerbrook.com860.767.0715

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