DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

My design looks to transforms a

space into an emotional experience.
Interior Architecture and design be-
come a juxtaposition between the
senses and the self, by ways of using
diverse textures, playful materiality
and unexpected elements.

Civic / Commercial

hotel concept design

RESIDENTIAL

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Metamorphosis
speaking for change

Michelle Obama launched a mentoring program on Nov 2, 09 focused on

“Creating a bridge between kids and the possibilities that can propel them to greatness.”
Our studio worked closely with the first lady to adapt this program to a New York City Soho
storefront.

The New York City branch of the program is a comprehensive 12 month long program that focuses on
providing leadership trainning to young girls from low income publicly subsidized housing comunities in NYC.
Their main focus is in strenghtening their public speaking skills and all underlined strenghts that entail public
speaking; leadership, education, intercultural counselling and personal support; with the ultimate goal of provid-
ing career opportunities to better their future.

Design:
Our studio focused on integrating the historical reference and community awareness of the first lady as a
foundation to the design. A comfortable yet challenging blend of contemporary, antique, elegant, and honest in a
juxstaposition between neo classical styles and modern materialities.

PUBLIC

PRIVATE
 Orthographic
First Level Plan

6
KEY PLAN
1 3
2
5 1. Entry Hall

2. Lecture Lounge

3. Stage

4. Administrative Offices

5. Restrooms

4 6 Elevator

7. Lecture Seating
Second Level Plan 8. Employee Lounge

9. Conference Room

10.Computer and Reading Library

7 Open to Below

10 9

East Elevation
Materials, Accesories & Furnishing
Carmen Banquette and Gregorie Tabouret
by Pierre Frey

French Art Deco

Chandelier by Coco Cozy Club Chair by Antiquities

Barcelona Coffee Table

Credenza by Gursan Ergil
by Mies van der Rohe

Colombina Plains by
Osbourne & Little Fabrics Aries Carpets by Stanton

Crown Mouldings Behr Paint - Home Depot

by Moulding & Millwork
EMBRACE

Project Name: Embrace

Location: parsons the new school for in-

terior design, new york

client: camille t. martin

2d drawing - final review

december17, 2009

Design Team: Adriana canellas

Our studio has designed an enfolding space for students to live

and work on a rotating basis. Its a community gathering place

that inspires, evokes creative thinking and passive design modali-

ties. Design deals with people and impacts their mindset, the rib-

bon motif provides a visual and functional connection between

ideas and spaces.

Materials and Accesories Furniture and Lighting

Loopita Chair by Vi`ctor Aleman

Pantone Chair
 John Rodney Mullen
Residence
freestyle living.

“I can’t wait to wake up in the morning...

A lot of times I can’t sleep because I

can’t wait to try something new.

How many people never really experience

that feeling?”

-Rodney Mullen, 2003

 team statement
Passion and dedication
are ongoing. The Half
pipe ramp becomes the
landscape. a dynamic
medium for fun living.

skateboarding is an
obsession, our team
recognizes that and
allows it to be the
protagonist of unique
design.

North Elevation
 First Level

Second Level

`
Tufty time by p-atricia urquiola Plywood and concrete

Beanbag by Color and Life

built in

Bach Kitchen By Hanssem

Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created
to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world
through music”. The idea for this project arose
from a common belief that music has the power to
break down boundaries and overcome distances be-
tween people.

Our design studio was given the task to provide a

space for these musicians and recorders to rest
and hang out, and what better place than the epi-
themy of street performers, the NYC Subway. Our
studio built a mobile resting space for this rotary
musicians.

Apple New York as part of their Playing for Change

Foundation philanthropic efforts decided to add
our recordings to their major marketing campaigns.
Apple has launched a new program in coordination with Play-
ing for Change. For the ultimate in micro-hoteling, this fully in-
sulated, recycled MTA subway car # r41 is fully equipped with
shower, bathroom, kitchen and living area with more than enough
space to fit 26 bed pods.

This hotel is one of several temporary structures that our stu-

dio has designed in conjunction with Apple Stores and Playing
for Change.

Zpods are stackable, prefab sleep pods. Each pod is ready for
sleeping , containing a bed, and air conditioning. Designed ex-
ploring the most efficient use of space and recycled materials.
At $40 a night. Traveling performers check-in via an Apple station
located in the ground floor of the subway station, next to the
Police station and upon payment are provided with a Pod Key.
The subway cart was completely refurbished using the same and
new recycled materials.
With all the ambience of a submarine, the pod is intended to just
provide you with a comfortable place to take a quick nap or an
overnight stay.

MOBILE