Ashley KowalskiInterior Design Syracuse University

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Edward Smith Elementary Collaborative ProjectSyracuse, NY

first floor

basement

second floor

communal Areas

atrium

administrative Areas

k-2 Classrooms

3-4 Classrooms

5-6 Classrooms

7-8 Classrooms

Edward Smith Elementary is a Syracuse city school seeking design ideas for a much needed renovation. The school once housed students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Now the facilities has taken on two additional grades within their already limited amount of space.

exterior views

As a member of a group of five my main concentration was the addition of a central community space and the incorpo-ration of sustainable systems. The community space includ-ed the research and ideation for the atrium, auditorium and library. Each step in the design process was assessed by the entire group to create a cohesive design for the school.

Group MembersCourtney DrakeSarah BoyntonHans SpicerElizabeth Gorn

the atrium exterior views

education.

nature.

community.

media center second floor

cafeteria

media center first floor

main entrance

k-2 classrooms: spring

3-4 classrooms: summer

5-6 classrooms: fall

7-8 classrooms: wintermedia center second floor

cafeteria

E.S. Bird Library CommonsSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

Syracuse University’s main library sought the advice of Interior Design students to renovate the existing first and second floors. The main goal was to create a library commons with the lat-est technology and design in order to fulfill today’s students’ needs.

second floor main entrance

first floor touchdown spaces

first floor main lobbyproposed lounge area

second floor librarian help center

Tag Retail Store ConceptVisual and Performing Arts Syracuse University

Syracuse University’s VPA college was looking for a way to showcase current students, faculty and alumni works as well as provide a space to sell the prod-ucts. The stores location is downtown Syracuse in the same Warehouse as most of the design students. This conceptual project attempts to form connections within the student body as well as with the residents of Syracuse.

chain link fence displayshelving unit cash wrap newspaper dispenser display unit

Fair Trade Retail Store Prototype Design

The Fair Trade Federation ensures that the workers in-volved in every part of the production of each prod-uct are treated and paid fairly. The Federation also helps impoverished areas by supporting local work-ers. These products range from hand carved statues to coffee beans, therefore each Fair Trade Store must be flexible to the many products sold.

ideation

research

cash wrap: Located in the center of the store to allow for effi-cient service from the initial walk in to cashing out.

storage blocks: These 5’x5’ and 3’x5’ units are used to provide a strong support for displays and hidden storage.

wall system: The permanent vertical peg system

allows for various shelving and fabric to be arranged throughout the space.

gallery display: One permanent “hub” for electricity. All

smaller displays plug into to central “hub” at night to charge each battery for the day.

gallery display units

street front view

cash wrap

clothing retail area

featured product display

Bios Group Corporate OfficeOffice Furniture SystemsCollaborative project

Bios Group is an information technology service company. The plan houses everything from administrative offices to hoteling for traveling employees. Our concept was to create connections within the office modeled after a computer system. Using Steelcase systems furniture as the hardware and different lighting aspects to show the movement of people and their ideas (data).

Group MembersDanylle KernJerri Li

data connections shown within clear raised flooring

As a group member I came up with various space plans that were then finalized with every members input. I also concentrated on the reception area creating elevations and renderings.

reception area

sketch up model preliminaries

General Work Area

War Room

MontageTouchdown Station

Pathways Collaborative Workspaces

Childcare Center

Galley/ Break RoomPathways Post and BeamVersatility

ContextOpen Office Plan

Google Corporate OfficesFortune 500

Fortune 500 companies are identified by their logo. When designing the cor-porate offices for Google branding the space was an important aspect. The office plan combines the functionality of a traditional office and the playful environment Google strives to provide its employees.

walkstation by steelcase

saarinen executiveconference chair

by knoll

equity private officeby knoll

life by knoll

A3 systems furnitureby knoll

A3 arrangement A3 pedestalby knoll

conference room private office reception/waiting Room

St. Mary of Nazareth Medical CenterRehabilitation Wing RenovationChicago, IL

common living area

The medical center was built in the 1970s and has not been renovated since, therefore the entire wing needed to be made ADA acces-sible. Most rooms had to be made into singles to adequately serve the patient. Also every bathroom pod had to be changed to only hold one. Along with the structural changes the furnishings and materials were updated to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the patients. The wing was transformed into a ‘home away from home.’

single room view

double room view

infusions lay-in panelsclear arbor

linoleum flooringmarmorette with naturcotecaspian blue & mushroom

1.opus casegoods2.orchid recliner3.slumber daybed 4.cura patient chair5.opus overbed table

paintsherwin williamsnurture green & sand dollar

Visitors’ Center Cafe and SuitesSyracuse, NY

The Visitors’ Center brings together the business people of Syracuse and the traveler’s passing through. Located on Onondaga Lake, the first floor of the center holds offices, conference rooms, and a cafeteria. The second floor plan has six double family suites.

floor plan

reflected ceiling plancafeteria

suite floor plan

living room view

kitchen view

Adirondack RetreatWeekend Home

rendered floor plan

This weekend home embraces the views of the Adirondack Mountains through its large picture windows and its placement within the side of a large hill. The plan is left open to cre-ate a common area for socializing.

model views

common area view bedroom view

Wind power Exhibition SpaceSustainable Conference Expo-Deck Components

The wind power exhibit uses Expo-deck components to form a educational and interactive booth. The visitor can see hands on the amount of energy generated by the wind turbine’s blades while participating in a friendly running competition.

Lighting DesignConcept and Construction

The concept evolved from the process of finishing a puzzle. Each piece mea-sured to be placed in a particular layer around the central fluorescent lamp. The central cylinder is layers of plexi and styrene with the surrounding structure made of various wood.

Florence Summer SessionLighting of the Piazza, 2008

A six week course that involved the obser-vation and documentation of natural and artificial lighting throughout Italy. The course included site visits to Venice and Rome.

Studio ArtworkFigure Drawing and Painting