Olivia Aschebrook Interior Design
Commercial Projects
Sleepy Eye, MN - Library
Student Internship
Project Description:
To redesign and update this high school library to fit the needs and demands of an ever changing world. This library will need to include areas for individual study and group collaboration on assignments and projects. This space will also be used for small faculty meetings and should be clean and well organized for easy use.
Concept Statement:
This space will include creative and soothing colors to help motivate and increase productivity in the students while in the space. The color palette is simple and traditional which embraces the school's goals and statement. The space will be bright and airy with the use of the windows and clean colors used throughout the space. It will reflect the image of the school and the students who use it to learn.
Original Updated Floor Plan
- This was my original floor plan for the library; however, as I was doing the work in the library, the plan was modified in person and was never changed on Revit.
- The main entrance to the library is located in the bottom right corner of the floor plan.
- There is a second door that exits into the hallway that is located in the bottom left corner of the floor plan. It is used as an emergency exit only.
- I placed a chair that has wheels in front of that door so that in case of an emergency it can be slid out of the way to use the door. There was originally a small bookshelf placed in that doorway.
- There are a few different areas of seating throughout the library to accommodate different group sizes as well as individual study.
- This library offers plenty of shelving for books, magazines, and study material for these high school students.
Rendered Librarian Desk
- The librarian desk offers plenty of space to work and multiple shelves for book return.
- The cabinet on the left hand side will be used for atlases and featured books.
- The green walls on the north and south sides of the room help brighten the space without overwhelming it.
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Rendered Seating View
- Soft seating was added to the space to make it more inviting and comfortable for students to read and work on group projects.
- The shelving was rearranged in order to be consistent in each area versus being random heights and styles.
- The space feels open and airy with the fresh colors and natural lighting.
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Trophy Display View
- The two seats under the windows allow for great lighting and a little more privacy while reading.
- The shelving above the windows gives the school a proper place to put their academic trophies and awards.
- The windows also have a UV- protectant filter placed onto each of them allowing the ancient blinds to be removed and still protect the books from sun damage.
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Below, I have attached some pictures of the high school's library before I started doing work and after I finished the project. I started this job in May and worked remotely while I did research and made floor plans of the space. I did all of the planning of the space prior to moving to Sleepy Eye, MN for the month of June. When June came around, I had a month to do the work and work with the maintenance crew to make my ideas come to life in this space. It not only required time management, planning, and efficiency to get the job done in a short time period, but also forced me to work within the confines of a small budget. In the end, this was a great experience because I was able to not only design this space, but also do most of the work myself. It was rewarding to watch my designs come to life and see first hand the impact my changes had on the students and faculty at this high school.
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Seaport of Boston, MA - Office Project
Individual Project
Project Description:
This project requires students to design a space for a workplace and retail environment based on the requirements of the 2021 Steelcase
NEXT Competition.
Concept Statement:
NEXT, is a leading global consumer robot company based in Providence, Rhode Island. They are looking to expand their company in Boston, Massachusetts. At NEXT, they create consumer electronics and appliances that are designed to help you. The purpose is to improve everyday living through robotics. Designed with you in mind, NEXT products offer innovative solutions to make your life easier with intuitive and responsive controls, sleek, stylish designs, and eco-friendly features.
NEXT is a company always looking for new ways to improve the everyday lives of the people who use their products. NEXT’s workplace will encourage connectivity, collaboration, and creativity, while inhibiting sustainable features and raw materials throughout the space.
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The idea of the logo has been inspired by the foundation on which the city was built on. The rocks, specifically the roxbury puddingstone rocks which are easily found in Boston, Massachusetts. The stone is specific to the area where the company is planning to be.
The design of the space will help its employees feel comfortable, productive, and creative. The idea behind this space is that the employees come from different places and have different backgrounds but all come together to produce products for a single company.
Rendered Floor Plan
1. Reception
2. Product Storage
3. Home Office Lab
4. Private Office
5. Project Room
6. Phone Booth
7. Designated Team Space
8. Workstations
9. Inclusive Design Lab
10. Retail
11. Phone Booth
12. Large Meeting Room
13. Private Office
14. Phone Booth
15. Work Cafe
16. Wellness Room
17. Mother’s Room
18. Designated Team Space
19. Workstations
20. Designated Team Space
21. Project Room
22. Private Office
23. Phone Booth
24. Resource Center
25. Collaboration Space
26. Collaboration Space
Reception View
Home Office View
Work Cafe View
Workstation View
Designated Team Workspace
Albany, New York - Restaurant
Individual Project
Project Description:
The design should focus on a lounge/bar with a light meal service. The atmosphere/aesthetic must reflect the concept of “cocktail lounge” but can do so in a contemporary manner. The menu and concept should be based on at least 1 item found from the archives department.
Concept Statement:
The Scarlett Lounge will be focusing its attention on gold, red, and green features throughout the acoustical features within the space. While enjoying a sip of the signature cocktail, the cosmopolitan, the customers will appreciate the variety of lighting and seating in each zone of the restaurant. When customers come to this restaurant the atmosphere will feel moody, classic, and mature.
Floor Plan
Custom Bar View
Lounge Seating View
West Hollywood, CA - Office
Individual Project
Project Description:
You have been hired by a client to design the interiors of her new office space located on the first floor of an existing mixed use building,
Revival Studios located in West Hollywood, CA. The client owns a graphic design firm that is well known for its print, digital, and environmental work in the music and film industries. The design of the office should reflect a creative and collaborative work environment. The exterior architecture of the building must remain unchanged.
Concept Statement:
Revival Studios will be focusing on warm colors and organic shapes throughout their office areas. The space will encompass natural and sustainable materials that will make the workers feel as though they are at a desert retreat. The office will display records of previous country artists that have recorded there throughout the decades. The space will inspire workers to be creative, work hard, and be productive.
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Rendered/Zone Floor Plan
YELLOW ZONES - ENCLOSED SPACES
- Huddle Room
- Conference Room
- IT Closet
- Coat Closet
ORANGE ZONES - MEDIUM NOISE AREAS
- Workstations
- Copy/Printer Area
- Reception Desk Area
- Waiting Area
RED ZONES - HIGH NOISE AREAS
- Kitchenette Area
- Collaboration/Resource Area
Reception Area View
Kitchenette Area
Collaboration/Resource Area
Milwaukee, WI - Library
Individual Project
Project Description:
YOUmedia has decided to expand its digital learning program to locations throughout the Midwest. You have been hired by YOUmedia to design a teen space focused on digital learning at one of the Milwaukee Public Library locations. The library has identified approximately 3000 SF of space on the second floor that will be the future home for this project. This is a space where teens can hang out, get help with homework, experiment with design software in a range of disciplines, record music, and participate in a variety of digital media activities and workshops.
Concept Statement:
YOUMedia will be focusing on bold colors to enhance creativity and help community members use their imagination in the spaces provided. The space will include bold colors and unique features to help enhance learning and promote growth. The design will feel open and bright, creating a gathering space for groups, while still offering individual spaces for those wanting to focus. The design will embody creativity and inspiration in all who spend time using the spaces incorporated in the library.
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Rendered/Zone Floor Plan
RED ZONES - LOUD NOISE AREAS
- Social Zone
- Performance Zone
- Info Desk Area
- Cafe Zone
BLUE ZONES - MEDIUM NOISE AREAS
- Lounge Zone
- Computer Zone
GREEN ZONES - QUIET AREAS
- IT
- Reading Zone
- Study Nooks
ORANGE ZONES - ACOUSTICALLY INSULATED
- Recording Studio
- Podcast Area
- Media Zone
Information Desk View
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Computer Area View
Study/Reading Nooks
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San Francisco, California - Cafe
Group Project
Project Description:
Utilizing the skills you have developed over the course of the semester, you and your group will create an Omni-Channel Retail Concept. Use the Double Diamond technique to: Discover, Define, Develop & Deliver your final solution. Product/service and final retail concept is
completely your group’s choice, but should be a forward-thinking and innovative retail solution.
Concept Statement:
Our concept is a Tea Bar Cafe and Workshop. The space will feature lots of greenery, dried and live tea plants as well as other plants and plenty of natural lighting. There will be a tea bar with a house menu and the option to create custom blends. The workshop will be a space to take a variety of classes for a hands on experience. There will be a variety of seating options, tables, booths, soft seating and an upstairs.
Rendered Floor Plan of Whole Building
Rendered Floor Plan of Level 1
Tea Bar View
Close-up of Tea Bar
Booth Seating View
Workshop View
Portland, Oregon - Retail Project
Individual Project
Project Description:
Create an environment that allows for customer experience of the brand, including the visual language and client for Bonnie's Accessories & Handbags (name you pick of Fossil competitor) store.
Concept Statement:
Bonnie’s meaning, “beauty”, will display its timeless handbags, jewelry, and accessories in a space that encompasses a beautiful industrial style, accented with rich wood tones. The space will show photographs of beauty through the ages and remind customers of the value of beautiful, handmade, quality hand bags and jewelry through the various array of products within the store.
Rendered Floor Plan
Handbag View
Elevation of Handbag Display Area
Jewelry Display Area
