meg thamesinterior design portfolio

residential design

client profile

The homeowner’s purchased a unit in the Skybridge complex because of its urban location and visually interesting design. The building appears to be “in the clouds” and reminds the couple of the wide-open feel of the sea. The three bedroom unit offers enough room for a music studio/home office and a child’s room in the future.

ROOM & BOARD FURNITURESKYBRIDGE - 737 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO, IL

foyer

The foyer is an indication of the couple’s personality. It is a combination of subdued colors and geometric shapes with a touch of drama. The muted grey tones of the ledge, floor and soft wall color help set the stage to showcase the homeowners art collections. The suspended light fixture adds to the harmony by combining the use of a rectilinear form with light.

NORTH VIEW - FOYER

FLOOR - WOODLIGHT FIXTURE - FOYERPAINT - FOYER

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NTS

master bedroom The large master bedroom is ideal for creating two distinct functions: a sleeping and a gathering area. The two areas are successfully combined through the use of color, balance and harmony. The room is painted in a soft blue/grey, which enhances the feeling of openness. This is continued in the fabric colors and textures along with the form of the furniture.

living area

The living area seamlessly continues the design concept from the foyer. The use of the linear glass tile it combines a touch of understated drama in the reflective quality of glass with the muted colors. The open concept fireplace blends into the buildings exterior and is reinforced by the rectilinear shape of the mantel and hearth. The sofa reinforces the focal wall with its shape and color. The circular support column is integrated into the room by using a side chair and round accent tables. The wing chair helps balance the column with its volume and subtle curvilinear shape.

FABRIC - CHAIR STONE - MANTEL LEATHER - SOFATILE - FIREPLACE

WEST VIEW - LIVING AREA

ROOM & BOARD CHAIRFABRIC - BED COVER FABRIC - HEADBOARD FABRIC - CHAIR

NORTH VIEW - BED ROOMROOM & BOARD DRESSER PAINT - BEDROOM

custom furniture & lightingproject description

Explores the relationships between material and form with a hands-on approach to designing and fabricating objects and furniture.

coffee tablecut sheet - Key Notes & Specs

1. Product to be cut from 3/4” construction grade unfinished birch plywood.

2. Fabricator will not make any changes to the design without the written approval of designer.

3. Dry fit all pieces - make sure all pieces are correct.

4. Sand cut pieces with 120 grit sandpaper, in the direction of grain, wipe dust off cut pieces. Repeat steps using 150 grit sandpa-per until cut pieces are smooth to the touch.

5. Use damp cloth to remove all access dust and allow pieces to dry. Use painters tape to cover wood surfaces that will be glued to form joinery.

6. Stain all cut pieces with Minwax - Special Walnut, oil based stain with foam brush. Follow staining instructions on Minwax can.

7. Apply 2 to 3 coats Minwax Satin Finish Polyurethane. Follow directions on can.

8. Assemble pieces according to drawings using wood glue.

concept The table concept developed from two facets of the human spine: delicate vs. function. The legs represent the vertebrae and are connected by separate rectangular dowels. The top is constructed of two pieces with a 3/4” opening to represent the delicate space between each bone. All pieces came from a single sheet of furniture grade plywood using only wood joinery techniques and wood glue. A walnut stain and a clear satin polyurethane finish completed the table.

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PLAN VIEW

4’ x 8’ CUT SHEET DRAWING TABLE - SIDE ELEVATION

concept The parameters for the hanging light fixture consisted of using only recycled cardboard and a single bulb. The fixture is constructed of shredded chipboard and adhered together with Mod Podge. The pieces were then glued to a corrugated cardboard frame. The concept derived from the moon with its uneven texture and the varying degree’s of luminosity. The fixture captures the stark difference in light and dark or day and night.

light fixture

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interior detail - galleryretrospective of Tadao Ando

concept

Ando’s style can be described as transparent geometry combined with the belief that life is a constant struggle and that conflict can incite passion. His works are limited to a few materials and are stripped bare of any decoration. The exposed materials/textures are meant to work in harmony with the typography and this further reinforces his intent.

CHURCH OF THE LIGHT

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH

ROW HOUSE - COURTYARD

22

DISPLAY WALL EXIT TO HALL

STORAGE CABINET

1 2 3 4

ELEVATOR

DISPLAY WALL

A

B

C

D

STORAGE ROOM

POOL

CONCRETEBENCH

RECEPTION DESK

1

2

11

NNTS FLOOR - 1 NNTS FLOOR - 2

EXIT TO HALL

ELEVATOR DISPLAY WALL

BALCONY

EXIT TO BALCONY

BALCONY

DISPLAY WALL

STORAGE CABINET

OPEN TO BELOW

OPEN TO BELOW

BRIDGE

CONFERENCE AREA

1 2 3 4

A

B

C

D

EXIT TO BALCONY

GYP BOARDCEILING PANELS

AIR VENT

SOFIT

NNTS FLOOR - 2 RCP

1 2 3 4

A

B

C

D

1 2 3 4

A

B

C

D

NNTS FLOOR - 1 RCP

SOFIT

AIR VENT

GYP BOARDCEILING PANELS

SOFIT

LIGHTOLOGY PENDANT

BEGA PENDANT

LIGHTOLIER FIXTURE

STAIR RAIL & GUARD

POURED CONCRETE WALLS

DISPLAY WALLS

1 GUARD/STAIR RAIL DETAILNTS

3RAIL CAP DETAILNTS

BRUSHED ALUMINUM

TOP RAIL

MID RAIL

1/4” GLASS

POST

BOTTOM RAIL

2 WALL MOUNT RAIL DETAILNTS

HIDDEN HANGER BOLT

FACE OF WALL

SOLID BACKING

REQUIRED

1 MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - NORTH VIEWNTS

DISPLAY

ROOF PLANE27’ A.F.F.

2ND FLOOR PLANE12’ A.F.F.

GROUND PLANE

GLASS PANEL GUARD RAILBALCONY

SOFIT

STAIRS

DISPLAY

GLASS PANEL STAIR RAIL

1DESK DETAILNTS

BASE

POURED CONCRETECOUNTERTOP

3/4” MDF CLADIN WOOD VENEER

(FRONT & BACK)

INTERIOR OF CABINET CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE

3/4” SUBSTRATE CLADIN WOOD VENEER

(FRONT & BACK)

3/4” ADJUSTABLE SHELF CLAD IN WHITE MELAMINE.

1/2” LIP ON STANDARDS & BRACKETS

1”X 3” MDF CLAD IN WOOD VENEER ON

ALL SIDES

2 DESK ELEV. BACK VIEWNTS

RECEPTION / CABINETWALNUT VENEER

POURED CONCRETERECEPTION COUNTERTOP

WOOD SLATS ON DESK & CABINET

2 MUSEUM - INTERIOR SECTION - SOUTH VIEWNTS

ROOF PLANE27’ A.F.F.

POURDED CONCRETE

SLABS

WINDOWS

CABINET

RECEPTION

CABINET

SOFIT

SOFIT

POOL

ENTRANCE

GROUND PLANE

2ND FLOOR PLANE12’ A.F.F.

team projectthe children’s center of Darfur

concept

The Children’s Center of Darfur is originally inspired by the film “Memento” in which a man loses his ability to form new memories due to physical and mental trauma. The film captures how easily it is to manipulate others into becoming violent. The concept arose out of a humanitarian need to help heal physical and mental trauma, more specifically for the child soldiers in Sudan.

project manager - Meg Thames

team - Christiana Cabral, Tina Garvin,Luis Sanchez

THERAPY CENTERDORMS

CANOPY

HOSPITAL

SCHOOL

FENCE

KITCHEN &BATH FACILITES

COURTYARD

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WELCOME CENTER

MODEL BUILDERS - CRISTIANA CABRAL, TINA GARVIN, MEG THAMES

mission The goal is to enable male child soldiers ages 15 and under to become mentally stable and productive members of society. It will also give the boys a sense of security as well as a place to recover from the emotional and physical trauma that has been forced upon them.

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DENVER AIRPORTTESSLLAR BLOG FROM: ANTONI MYSLIBORSKI

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location

The center is located in the capital city of Al Fashir of North Darfur, Sudan. Al Fashir is ideal because two refugee camps are located nearby. It is also the only city in the region that has an infrastructure and population to support the facility.

concept The library remodel was conceived from images of the Royal Library in Copenhagen and Native American folk art images called Kokopelli. The Royal Library incorporates serpentine multi levels that are connected by soaring walls of glass. The Kokopelli image may have originally been a representation of ancient Native American traders. I applied this image to represent movement and vibrancy that leads to a desire to increase the creative thought process. The combination of these two different images has created a remodel that is meant inspire learning in a collaborative and open environment.

Illinois Institute of Art- Chicagolibrary redesign

SECTION 2 - NORTH WALL

NNTS FLOOR - 2

OPEN TO BELOW

CIRCULAR BOOK SHELFSTUDY CARRELS

CIRCULATION DESK - 1ST FLOOR

GLASS ELEVATOR

OPEN TO BELOW

SHELVES & ATTACED FIXTURE

NNTS FLOOR - 1

CIRCULATION DESK

EMPLOYEE WRK. RM. PUBLIC COPY AREA GLASS ELEVATOR BOOK SHELF & ATTACHED LIGHT FIXTURECIRCULAR BOOK SHELVES

CONFERENCE AREA COMPUTER AREA

1 1

22

NNTS FLOOR - 2CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURECHANDELIER FIXTURE

8’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE

NNTS FLOOR - 1 RCP

CHANDELIER FIXTURE

CEILING GRID - RECESSED FIXTURE

10’ ARC - SUSPENSION FIXTURE10” PENDANT FIXTURE

10” PENDANT FIXTURE

UPHOLSTERYAGATI FURNITURE

AGATI FURNITURE

WOOD FINISH - FURNITURE

LIGHTOLOGY - PENDANT

AGATI FURNITURE ARMSTRONG TECHZONE LIGHTOLOGY - SERGEI

AGATI FURNITURE

UPHOLSTERY - CHAIRSVISA LIGHTING - SUSPENSION

SHAW CARPET - INFINITE TILE

SECTION 1 - EAST WALL

hotel redesignDubai, United Arab Emirates

concept

The hotel embraces Dubai’s seafaring past with the artisan craftmanship of the dhow construction. The dhow is an ancient sailing vessel and is the finest example of the Arab seafaring tradition. The rooms will offer an understated elegance while embracing the natural weathered tones of the dhow. Detail is reminiscent of iron nails and cords used to construct the dhow along with carvings on the bow and transom. The sail is represented in the natural colored upholstery in varying shades and texture.

GETTY IMAGES ELEVATION 1 - HOTEL LOBBY - WEST VIEW

CHECK-IN

NNTS

BACK 0F HOUSE

ELEVATORS

WOMEN

MEN

BAR AREA

BAR CEILINGRECLAIMED WOOD BEAMS

TERRAZO - LOBBY FLOOR

LOBBY - MOSAIC TILE CHANDELIER - WROUGHT IRON

CHANDELIERS

NTS RCP

PENDANTS

WOOD BEAMS

BACKLIT SCREENS

NPENDANT FIXTURE - BAR

RUGS - LOBBY

NNTS ELEVATION 2 - HOTEL LOBBY - NORTH VIEW

LOBBY - ARM CHAIR

LOBBY - COFFEE TABLE

LOBBY - FABRIC

LOBBY - LEATHER SOFA

LOBBY - GRASS CLOTH LOBBY - END TABLE

NNTS RCP

KING BED ROOM SUITE ROOM

CHANDELIER

RECESSED LIGHTS

WALL SCONCES

WALL SCONCES

RECESSED LIGHTS

WALL SCONCES

RECESSED LIGHTS

COUNTERLIGHT

KING SUITE - LIGHT FIXTURE

SUITE - WALL SCONCE

CORRIDOR - LIGHT BOX

KING BED ROOM

NNTS

SUITE ROOM

KING ROOM - CARPET

HOTEL ROOMS - WALLPAPER

SUITE - COFFEE TABLE

NNTS

KING SUITE - CARPET

KING SUITE - SINK

PLATFORM BED FRAME

ELEVATION 1 - SUITE - SOUTH VIEW

ELEVATION 3 - SUITE - EAST VIEW

suite

ELEVATION 2 - SUITE - NORTH VIEW ELEVATION 4 - SUITE - WEST VIEW

corridor

NNTS NNTS RCP

LIGHT BOX LIGHT BOXRECESSED LIGHTING

king room

ELEVATION 1 - KING ROOM - WEST VIEW

ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW ELEVATION 2 - KING ROOM - NORTH VIEW

light boxconcept

The idea is to explore day lighting as an alternative and supplemental means of lighting design. The project includes selecting an architect (Tod Williams/Billie Tsien) that includes natural light in their designs and create a 3-D model based on their style.

VIGNETTE - HOUSE 1995 PHOENIX ART MUSEUM - 1996