INTERIOR DESIGN
TOPO Development
AUSTIN OFFICE
As an Architectural Project Designer at Topo Development, I demonstrated my design and project management abilities through the renovation of the company office. This project was a collaboration involving Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Holm Design (ID), Articulture (plants), and input from our office team members.
My responsibilities included selecting furniture, space planning, choosing light fixtures, rugs, and window treatments. I also oversaw contractors, managed schedules, budgets, and addressed ongoing design and installation needs.
Notable highlights of the project include:
- "The Cloud": a custom felt pendant light designed by Vilt Anne Zee and imported from the Netherlands.
- Workshop Table: A bespoke walnut and granite table crafted to fit seamlessly into the open office space. I provided detailed plan and elevation drawings to a local furniture maker for its construction.
- Dining Table: We desired a specific size and style of dining table, so I engaged a custom builder from Vermont. I supplied them with plan and elevation drawings and selected the wood style and finish.
The office design aimed to evoke a comfortable, creative atmosphere aligned with the company's values, akin to a welcoming home.
Adaptive Re-use Development
TOPO Development
9909 FM 969 "SIGN BAR"
9909 FM 969 was once a junkyard plagued by thousands of cars, scrap parts, crumbling buildings, a dysfunctional septic system, and unreliable power service—an eyesore to many. However, we viewed it as an opportunity in a rapidly developing area of Travis County.
I revitalized this 10-acre site through selective demolition, the installation of new utilities, and a redesign of the existing footprint to include parking, landscaping, and rentable units. Today, it is home to "Sign Bar," a vintage-themed tribute to old Austin. The property serves as a creative space for makers and offers rentable storage units.
Working closely with the CEO of Topo Development (my direct supervisor), I envisioned the transformation of this neglected site. We employed creative solutions and utilized a site plan exemption to stay within budget constraints. I obtained city permits for new utilities and coordinated with contractors for construction.
Once the site had upgraded power, plumbing, and septic systems, we focused on grading and laying new ground cover for parking and pathways. Existing buildings were refurbished into clean, modern spaces for tenants. I oversaw demolition and construction plans, managing contractors throughout the project.
COMPANY:
Abacus Architects, inc
MY ROLE:
Architectural Designer
PROJECT:
Residential
HIGHLIGHTS:
This was a project with a client that came to us with a set of parameters for their project. I had created drawings that they were able to give to a builder to construct their home.
PROGRAM:
Revit
COMPANY:
Abacus Architects, Inc
PROJECT NAME:
Work Space Design
MY ROLE:
Space Planning and Renderings
HIGHLIGHTS:
A client came to us with an existing building they wanted renovated into an office. They wanted to see ideas for what they could do with the space. The visual of 3D renderings helped them give us feedback in the design process.
PROGRAM:
Revit, Enscape
COMPANY:
Abacus Architects, Inc
PROJECT:
Health Club, New Construction
MY ROLE:
Exterior Renderings
HIGHLIGHTS:
The renderings created for this project were presented to upper management of the company so they could see what their project would look like before we began construction documents. They were highly impressed by the lighting design concept that I had added.
PROGRAM:
Revit, Enscape
COMPANY:
Direct Supply, Inc
PROJECT:
Assisted Living Facility Interior Renovation
MY ROLE:
Architectural Drafter and Designer
HIGHLIGHTS:
Since this was a small project, I took on both roles as the drafter and architectural designer. I prepared the documents and drafted flooring plans from information given from the interior designer. In this project the client was replacing the existing nurse station with a new design. See page ID/430 for plan, elevations and sections.
PROGRAM:
AutoCad
COMPANY:
Direct Supply, Inc
PROJECT:
Assisted Living Facility Interior Renovation
MY ROLE:
Presentation Graphics
HIGHLIGHTS:
Graphic elements were added to this project for a client presentation to communicate floor pattern plans and finishes for a select few interior elevations. Actual finishes were represented.
PROGRAM:
AutoCad, Bluebeam, Photoshop
COMPANY:
Direct Supply, Inc
PROJECT:
Assisted Living Facility Interior Renovation
MY ROLE:
Architectural Drafter and Design Assist
HIGHLIGHTS:
This project was one of they company's first projects completed in Revit. As the drafter, I had to develop new processes, troubleshoot issues, and help finalize graphic standards for our CAD team. As the Architectural Design Assist, I would complete redlines by the interior designer and architectural designer for review and modification.
PROGRAM:
Revit 2017
COMPANY:
Direct Supply, Inc
PROJECT:
Assisted Living Facility Interior Renovation
MY ROLE:
Architectural Drafter and Architectural Design Assist
HIGHLIGHTS:
As the architectural drafter for this project I worked with the interior designer to input flooring plans, wall finishes, and elevations. I was responsible for coordination with the architect, checking drawings for accuracy, and meeting project deadlines.
As an architectural design assist, I would prepare elevation views for the architectural designer and complete redlines.
PROGRAM:
Revit 2018
COMPANY:
Direct Supply, Inc
PROJECT:
Assisted Living Facility Interior Renovation
MY ROLE:
Architectural Drafter
Architectural Designer
HIGHLIGHTS:
For this renovation, I created demo plans and drafted new construction plans. Also taking the Architectural Design role, I created elevations for new construction.
PROGRAM:
AutoCad