interior design portfolioChristopher J. Frey

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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio2009-2014College of Design, Architecture, Art, and PlanningInterior Design Major | 3.44 GPA

Participating in the Professional Practice Co-op Program, alternating quarters of college study with semesters of work in the field of Interior Design.

William Mason High School, Mason, Ohio2005-20093.8 GPA

Running ClubInternational Interior Design Association (IIDA)UC Alliance

Autodesk CAD, Revit, and Ecotect, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Sketchup, Microstation, Microsoft Word and Excel, model-making, and rendering.

BAMO Inc.Spring & Fall Semesters 2013 | Co-op/InternSan Francisco, CAA firm that specializes in high-end hospitality and residential projects. Developed floor and tile patterns for mutiple projects in AutoCAD, drawing elevations and editing floor plans in AutoCAD, rendering floor plans and elevations in Adobe Photoshop, and setting up presentation sheets in Adobe Indesign.

Looney & AssociatesSummer Quarter 2012 | Co-op/InternDallas, TXDeveloped a library of 3D parametric Revit furniture blocks and millwork and aided in the firm switching to Revit, tagged furniture and added notes to drawings, developed elevations in AutoCAD, rendered elevations and floor plans in Adobe Photoshop.

KZF Design Inc.Spring & Fall Quarters 2011 | Co-op/InternCincinnati, OHInvolved in multiple phases of projects ranging from corporate design for Great American Insurance and Citi Bank, to government projects, and even private residences. Aided in pulling materials for projects, editing drawings, and developing floor and wall tile patterns. In charge of material library and also assembling material boards for presentations

The City of Mason: Mason Community Center2007-2012 | LifeguardMason, OHYear-round head lifeguard and swim instructor: Supervising lifeguards and teaching swim lessons.References available upon request.

Christopher J. Frey

WHO I AMI am experienced in high end hospitality and residential design and find them most interesting. From that experience and through school, I have discovered that I excel at conceptual design work, space planning, and presentation. I can envision a space well before it is conceived. I thrive on working on more than one project at once. Working on multiple projects not only keeps me interested, it inspires me to give my best work. In the future, design that incorporates historic preservation is a goal of mine.

WHAT I BELIEVE INI believe in green design, reusing buildings we have rather than building new. I have had the opportunity to work with remodel and renovation projects on co-op and believe that is the best way design works. In cities, such as Cincinnati, there is potential to renew old neighborhoods and make the city vibrant again. There are challenges when working with existing conditions, but that is part of the design development. Reuse is design for the future, rather than constructing new and developing more land on our Earth, use what buildings we have instead of tearing down or leaving them vacant.

7283 Chetbert Dr | Cincinnati, OH 45236513.256.4001 | freycr@mail.uc.edu

McAlpin Loft Residence

StudioResidential Studio

QuarterWinter 2011

SkillsRevit, Photoshop, Illustrator, hand drafting

Location15 W. 4th St, Cincinnati, OH

ClientAshley - 29 year old professional, moved from Charleston, SC. Works in the medical field.

ProcessSite analysis, site diagramming, programming, space planning, design charettes, revising, finalizing, and rendering

StrategyVarying wall heights with clerestory windows throughout the loft bring natural daylight far into the space as possible. Most important spaces situated near the natural daylight.

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Master bedroom showcasing oriel window and built-ins.

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West Section Elevation

East Section Elevation

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Living SpaceBird’s Eye View: PlanMaster Bedroom

Ralph Lauren Polo Advertising

StudioCorporate Office Studio

QuarterSummer 2011

SkillsRevit, Photoshop, Illustrator

LocationLos Angeles, CA

ClientRalph Lauren Polo - advertising segment

ProcessSite analysis, programming, space planning, initial design, revising, finalizing, and rendering

StrategyLow wall heights with clerestory windows that open up the office to the outside view and daylight. Locating executives on first floor and workstations on the second floor.

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Large conference room for clent and company meetings.

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Top: LobbyLeft: Lobby view towards loungeAbove: Touch-down workstations

Leh Palace: Himalayan hotel

StudioHospitality Studio

QuarterWinter 2012

SkillsAutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop,Illustrator

LocationLeh, India

ClientWestern couples or small families looking for an off-the-beat vacation destination.

Processprogramming, space planning, conceptual design, revising, finalizing, and rendering

StrategyUsing textiles and local materials to bring the palace a new life as a cultural tool. Using the ancient palace ruins as a backdrop and incorporating local textiles and materials to revive the palace. Inserted new walls will be of reclaimed wood. Where the new walls meet existing walls, there will be LED lighting to create a “floating” illusion.

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Honeymoon suite with private veranda.

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Typical room showcasing new wall insertion.

Third Floor - Entrance

Sectional Elevation of Restaurant and Lounge

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Fifth Floor - Hotel Rooms

Typical Bathroom RoofTop View

Restaurant Perspective

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Lounge Perspective

Rock Revival

StudioHistoric Preservation Studio

QuarterSpring Quarter 2012

SkillsRevit, Photoshop Sketchup, Illustrator

LocationCincinnati, OH

ClientChildren inspired by music, young “hip” people looking to enjoy local or even national bands.

ProcessProgramming, space planning, initial design, revising, finalizing, and rendering

StrategyCreate a space that is inspired by music in each of the surfaces: floor, walls, and ceilings. Album flooring, interchangable wall posters and abstract album pattern, cymbal inspired ceiling tiles and drum-shaped acoustical “clouds”.

Restaurant located beneath the music venue performance floor.

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Venue space preparing for a performance from a featured band: Foxy Shazam

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Bonobos

StudioRetail Studio

SemesterFall 2012 - 10 weeks

SkillsPhotoshop Sketchup, Illustrator

LocationMeatpacking District, NYC

ClientMales looking for better fitting clothes, specifically pants.

ProcessResearch, finding customer, space planning, concept design, initial design, revise, final design, and rendering

StrategyUsing vignettes and silhouettes to evoke the message of Bonobos. “Scenes” showcase specfic outfits to help the male customer along with modern day technology such as QR codes and virtual fitting rooms.

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Floor PlanFeatured Scenes

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THANK YOUCJ Frey | Class of 20147283 Chetbert Dr | Cincinnati, OH 45236513.256.4001 | freycr@mail.uc.edu