SAMANTHA EKLUND PORTFOLIO: A COLLEGIATE COLLECTION

SAMANTHA EKLUND samantha.eklund@ttuhsc.edu

The Independent School Wichita, KS 2009 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 2013 Bachelor of Interior Design and Minor in Architecture GPA: 3.5 Master of Science in Environmental Design 2015

GAP Inc. Wichita, KS and Lubbock, TX April 2008 – Present Sales Associate • Set up the store and displays for the new units received every two weeks • Received multiple awards for excellent service, sales goals, and brand credit card

acquisitions • Was offered several managerial positions First United Methodist Church Shallowater, TX August 2009 – Present Sunday School Teacher • Planned and taught class on Sundays and Wednesdays for ages newborn to 5 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX April 2012 – Present Interiors Assistant in the Planning, Design, and Construction Office of the Physical Plant • Managed all Interior Design projects in Amarillo, El Paso, Odessa, Midland,

Abilene, and Lubbock • Responsible for selecting the building standards for furniture, paint, flooring,

etc., on all campuses • Highly productive and creative problem-solver who rapidly adapts to changing

commands Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) Lighting Systems Collaboration Architectural Construction Interior Rendering – Hand and Computer Aided Product Design History of World Architecture Interior Materials Drafting Space Planning Programming Construction Documents Photography

Permanent Address 1508 South Creekside Lane

Wichita, KS 67230

Current Address 5505 108 th Street Lubbock, TX 79424

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S A M A N T H A E K L U N D samantha.eklund@ttuhsc.edu

International Interior Design Association Lubbock, TX 2009 – Present Historian and Webmaster 2010 – 2011

Alpha Phi Sorority Lubbock, TX 2009 - Present Chair of Sisterhood Events 2009 – 2010 Webmaster 2010 – 2011

Texas Association for Interior Designers Lubbock, TX 2009 - Present Member

Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society Lubbock, TX 2010 – Present Initiate

College Republicans of Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 2011 – Present Member

President’s List 2011 Dean’s Honor List 2010 and 2012 Texas Tech University Allred Human Science Scholar Texas Tech University Erwin Human Science Scholar Texas Tech University Billie Wolfe Human Science Scholar Texas Tech University Department of Design Scholar Texas Tech University Human Science Design Scholar

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Awards and Recognitions:

Texas Tech University Interior Design Outstanding Senior Nominee

COLLABORATION STUDIO Concept Statement

MOTION: the action or process of moving or of

changing place or position; movement

A community node, that will convey motion and speed through the study of formal and informal forces of cultures colliding,

creates the basis for our design. The motions created by the subway lines, the city street grids, main highways, pedestrian routes and positive/negative built environment come together to diagram the everyday speed and

movement of the residents of Boston, Massachusetts. This graphically demonstrates

Boston as a City of Motion.

COLLABORATION STUDIO

Color Palette

Floor Plan of Existing Building Floor Plan of New Building

Schematic Blocking Diagram

Coalesse Furniture

COLLABORATION STUDIO

View of Bar View of Restaurant

View of Classroom

Entry of Existing Building

Gallery Space of New Building

Open Market of New Building

DIAGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS OF EXISTING BUILDING

Amsterdam’s Open Air School consists of a four-story square almost entirely glazed placed diagonally on the site. The whole effect of the effect of the building was that of a “transparent sparkling crystal.” The school, built in 1928, has become an

iconic school building and has inspired many architects to bring light into educational buildings.

Labeled Section Cut 01 5’-0”x3’-6”x3” Glass Panel 02 4’4”x2’8”x1” Steel Framed Pivoted Windows 03 4.5”x3.5” Steel Mullion 04 Low Concrete Parapet Wall 05 Concrete Covered Steel Column 06 Concrete Covered Steel Beams 07 10” Concrete Slab with Central Heating Pipes

3D Force Diagram ModelLoadsTensile ForcesCompressive ForcesResistive ForcesLateral Forces

DIAGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS OF EXISTING BUILDING

3D Perspective of Digital Model

This series of images shows the importance of the columns, their

spacing, and the importance of how the tapers help to direct the forces.

The lock is used as a weight to show the structural loads of the above

floors (not yet installed).

When the two corner columns are removed, there is not enough support for the floor to cantilever, and it

fails.

This series of images shows the importance of the tapers, and what

would happen without them.

The two orange tapers on the second floor are removable.

Once removed, the above floor fails. The floor slab essentially cracks and the remaining column cannot support the

weight itself.

HAND RENDERINGS

A collection of hand rendered images.

Media: Markers with prisma colors

ARCHITECTURAL DELINEATION

Oil Pastel with Mixed Media Details on Black Paper

Pastel on Black Paper Micron Pen with Prisma Color Wash

Sumie

Watercolor

PRODUCT DESIGN

Coffee table created using recycled wood from a shipping pallet and steel

for the legs.

Original box design inspired by traditional Moorish ornamentation.

AUTOCAD – TWO DIMENSION

Lighting/Electrical Plan Longitudinal Section

Rendered Floor Plan

East Section

AUTOCAD – THREE DIMENSION This vignette was designed for Vanguard Furniture's T h o m F i l i c i a H o m e Collection with a theme of classic simplicity in mind. This fresh, timeless furniture, designed for e v e r y d a y l i v i n g , encourages the mixing of refined details with raw e d g e s t o b r i n g a n unexpected modern touch to a home.

Right Side Perspective of Vignette

Right Side Perspective of Vignette in Conceptual Vignette Perspective

COFFEE SHOP

Rendered Floor Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Concept Statement By using neutral colors that resemble those found in nature, o u r c o f f e e s h o p w i l l b e transformed into a space that can be enjoyed in the morning and at night. The coffee bean and berry f o r m w a s r e p e a t e d i n t h e fixtures, furniture, and finishes creating a theme. Lighting effects such as wall washing, accenting a zone of transition, p h o t o t r o p i s m , a n d v a r i o u s lighting were further used to enhance the beauty and design. Seating Area Perspective

Bar Elevation

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PROJECT

Concept Statement

Most major religions vision of the afterlife is based on a garden. A garden that is full of

magnificent harmony. An assisted living facility must provide a framework, which relates to both life and its stages. Our desire is to design an innovative home and workplace, which meets the functional needs for residents and staff, while creating an atmosphere that gives residents peace

and joy during their later years of life.

Service Functions

Resident’s Living Spaces

Resident Service

Admin/ Staff

Kitchen

Common Lobby/Reception Hallway

Site Plan Typical Single Bedroom

Typical Suite

LIGHT FIXTURE DESIGN

Perspective

Concept Statement This lighting fixture was inspired by the strong horizontal and vertical lines used in Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright. The illusion of a cantilevered structure is portrayed while maintaining simple construction. The idea of large vertical forms supporting small horizontal forms was also borrowed from the chosen architect. These two factors contributed greatly to the design of the decorative light fixture.

Elevation

Section Plan View

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PROJECT

Exterior Perspective

Exterior Perspective

Dining Room Perspective

Music Room Perspective Front Entry Seating Area

INTERNSHIP

Panel Connection Detail

Date: April 2012 – Present Location: Lubbock, TX

Hours Completed: + 1,000

Projects Worked On:

•  Standards for Lubbock, Odessa, Midland, El Paso, Amarillo, Abilene, Dallas,

Austin •  Dean’s Honor Wall

•  Wayfinding Master Plan for Lubbock Campus

•  Academic Classroom Building Refresh

•  OBGYN Clinic for El Paso campus

•  Police Department Office Addition for El Paso campus

•  International Pain Center Clinic

•  Family Medicine Clinic for Odessa Campus

•  OBGYN Clinic for Odessa Campus

•  Offices for the School of Medicine and Academic Life

Center Enlarged Elevation of

Typical Panel

Rendered Elevation of Dean’s Honor Wall

Signs Developed after Wayfinding Analysis