I am going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life.” |
EMILY CAINEFROM: Naperville, Illinois
DESIRED CAREER FOCUS: Hospitality & Commercial Design CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS: 2022 Durkan Rug Competition Finalist, LEED Green Associate ASSOCIATIONS: ASID USU Student Chapter Co-President, IIDA, USGBC, IADSA Emily Caine is a creative thinker who is passionate about design. People describe Emily as sociable, caring, compassionate, driven, and a leader. She values friendship, respect, and trust, among many other things. Emily is motivated by personal connections and curiosity, and she looks for inspiration in everything around her. Her designs reflect her enthusiasm for innovation and attention to detail. Emily also enjoys being in nature, spending time with loved ones, sewing, and traveling. In addition to her degree in Interior Architecture and Design, Emily is pursuing a minor in Spanish and hopes to use her proficient knowledge of the language in her future career.
Emily has had a variety of design experiences leading up to the completion of her degree. As a residential design intern at two different firms, she gained experience across disciplines including space planning, furniture and finish selections, and client presentations. Emily was a finalist in the 2022 Durkan Rug Competition and more recently was an intern at Perkins and Will in their New York Studio. With Perkins and Will, Emily worked on large-scale commercial projects focusing on science and technology, workplace design, and healthcare where she was able to further develop her skills in all stages of the design process. Emily is very optimistic about the future. She hopes to work in commercial or hospitality design with a focus on sustainability and human-centered design. |
PROHIBITION POOL HALL
The Prohibition Pool Hall is in downtown Chicago. This pool hall is located in one of Chicago’s fastest-growing neighborhoods - Fulton Market. The intended audience for this building is young adults in their 20s and 30s. The goal of the design was to create a uniquely designed pool hall in the style of the prohibition era. The Prohibition Pool Hall is a place to enjoy a drink, relax with your friends, play pool, darts, and poker. The overall feeling of the space is moody, yet comfortable. The use of heavy woods, dark saturated colors, and oversized furniture all work together to support the design.
The floor plan features a dramatic bar, a large open pool hall area with a variety of seating and lounging options, dart boards, and a poker table room.
The grand reception desk is separated from the rest of the space and acts as a waiting room.
The dramatic bar area invites the pool players to relax, socialize, and feel transported back in time.
The pool hall is open to all. Friends can sit and watch while they wait their turn.
The floor plan features a dramatic bar, a large open pool hall area with a variety of seating and lounging options, dart boards, and a poker table room.
The grand reception desk is separated from the rest of the space and acts as a waiting room.
The dramatic bar area invites the pool players to relax, socialize, and feel transported back in time.
The pool hall is open to all. Friends can sit and watch while they wait their turn.
CENTER FOR HOPE
Center for Hope is a community center based in San Jose, California. This urban community center focuses on the ever-growing immigrant and refugee population in California. California has long been one of the top resettlement destinations for refugees fleeing political and civil unrest and California is home to 10.5 million immigrants. Upon recent resettlement in the area, refugees and immigrants can look towards the Center for Hope for a safe place to learn, grow, seek refuge, and receive resources. These individuals and families can take English classes, receive individual and family therapy and help with job placement. The Center for Hope’s donation center strives to help all with their tangible needs. Most importantly, this is a place where anyone can come to find a supportive community where they will feel lifted and loved.
Walking in, the visitors are greeted by a grand staircase. On either side of the entrance, there is a reception/welcome desk and a lounge area. A wellness room, child care, kitchen, and a multipurpose room line the exterior walls. A snack room and computer lab are found adjacent to the staircase.
The focus of the second floor is the library, therapy rooms, and classrooms.
Walking in, the visitors are greeted by a grand staircase. On either side of the entrance, there is a reception/welcome desk and a lounge area. A wellness room, child care, kitchen, and a multipurpose room line the exterior walls. A snack room and computer lab are found adjacent to the staircase.
The focus of the second floor is the library, therapy rooms, and classrooms.
THE OLD CITY WALLCOVERING COLLECTION
The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into four areas - uneven quarters. There is the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, and the Armenian Quarter. There are tall walls that surround the city which the Ottoman Empire built in the 1500s. Within the Old City, there are many religious sites that believers from around the world come to see. The Temple Mount and Western Wall for Judaism, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christianity, and the Dome of the Rock and the al-Aqsa Mosque for Islam. This small part of the world holds so much religious significance and is full of rich history and symbolism.
The inspiration for pattern #1 is the tree of life. It is a part of the Jewish tradition that deals with the essence of God. Many people feel as if they have their own interpretation of the tree of life. It can represent growth, stability, and positivity.
The Temple Mount is a holy site in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is the inspiration for pattern #2. This structure is one of the oldest Islamic structures in the world. Many strong Islamic patterns are found in the tile that covers the envelope of the holy structure.
In Greek mythology, the olive branch means peace and friendship. The olive branch holds a lot of symbolism in the Christian religion and was the inspiration for pattern #3. Olive trees grow best in the Mediterranean. Jerusalem has many olive trees and some are hundreds of years old. The Garden of Gethsemane which is a very sacred place for people of the Christian faith is a garden full of olive trees.
The inspiration for pattern #4 was Apricots which have existed in Armenia since ancient times. Armenian apricots differ in taste and color. Alexander of Macedon brought the apricot from Armenia to Greece and from there to Rome which started its wide growth and expansion. The apricot symbolizes happiness and prosperity. The national fruit of Armenia is the apricot.
The inspiration for pattern #1 is the tree of life. It is a part of the Jewish tradition that deals with the essence of God. Many people feel as if they have their own interpretation of the tree of life. It can represent growth, stability, and positivity.
The Temple Mount is a holy site in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is the inspiration for pattern #2. This structure is one of the oldest Islamic structures in the world. Many strong Islamic patterns are found in the tile that covers the envelope of the holy structure.
In Greek mythology, the olive branch means peace and friendship. The olive branch holds a lot of symbolism in the Christian religion and was the inspiration for pattern #3. Olive trees grow best in the Mediterranean. Jerusalem has many olive trees and some are hundreds of years old. The Garden of Gethsemane which is a very sacred place for people of the Christian faith is a garden full of olive trees.
The inspiration for pattern #4 was Apricots which have existed in Armenia since ancient times. Armenian apricots differ in taste and color. Alexander of Macedon brought the apricot from Armenia to Greece and from there to Rome which started its wide growth and expansion. The apricot symbolizes happiness and prosperity. The national fruit of Armenia is the apricot.