OLIVIA WALLENTINEFROM: Pocatello, Idaho
DESIRED CAREER FOCUS: Commercial, Civic, Education CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS: LEED Green Associate ASSOCIATIONS: USU IDSA, USGBC, ASID, IIDA Olivia is a passionate designer and problem solver. As a student of Interior Architecture and Design, she is constantly learning and improving her skills. She is hardworking, dependable, and cares deeply about her work, her clients, and her impact on society and the environment. Through her education, she has been able to investigate the intersections of interior design and climate change, affordable housing, and accessibility. Olivia is a firm believer in the power of good design and its potential to affect the lives of individuals and society. Whether it is an accessible low-income housing community or a cultural interpretive center for the Shoshone Nation, Olivia always designs to dignify and uplift her clients.
Great design is not a finite resource; it is a choice we can all make by listening more, empathizing more, and demanding more for humanity.” |
CHAPTER SEVEN: CAFE & BOOKSTORE
A large cafe and bookstore located in Cache Valley meant to be a place to study, work, read, or socialize. It is especially geared towards the younger, university-age population in the valley. The warm tones and fun, modern design elements create a sense of welcome and openness that is at the heart of Chapter Seven’s philosophy of acceptance and community.
REVERB RECORDS
As a response to the growing popularity of vintage music among younger generations, REVERB is creating a space to merge the old with the new and encourage intergenerational collaboration and fellowship. The space will have a modern design that takes inspiration from the history of the music industry and the culture surrounding and created by it.
DRAPER RESIDENCE
A beautiful, modern dream home with mid-century design influences for a young family with plenty of room to grow, host, and entertain family and friends.