Turkish Delight: Restaurant Design Sketches

I’m working on a design for a Turkish restaurant in Austin, Texas. It’s called Turkish Delight. Incorporating calligraphic lines, geometric shapes, floral patterns, and rich hues, the restaurant will evoke the timelessness of the Middle East. I’m in the early planning phases, do you have any suggestions?

Notice the calligraphic lines and the scalloped arches.

This graphic will be incorporated into the menues, uniforms, and logo.

I will keep you posted as the restaurant’s design progresses. To see more of my work, go to my portfolio or to my perspective sketches.

Residential Interior Design: Fractals Concept Boards

A fractal is “a geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole. ” In other words, a fractal is a shape that repeats itself at progressively smaller scales. This design’s concept is titled “Fractals” because it seeks to exemplify the concept of repeating shapes.

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Residential Interior Design: Antithesis Concept Boards

Too often, a disability defines the person with the disability:  one can either see or cannot, one can either walk or cannot.  Unfortunately, design and architecture frequently contribute to the problem by neglecting the needs of the disabled. Addressing the oppositions apparent between disabled individuals and the average population, “Antithesis” is an apartment concept that demonstrates how opposites can live side-by-side harmoniously.

Juxtaposing modern western functionality with ancient Japanese decor, this design represents the codependent relationships between the East and the West, which are frequently depicted as opposites. Moreover, it incorporates universal design principles that empower and enable all individuals, regardless of handicap, while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design.

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Residential Interior Design: Timelines Concept Boards

Timelines is a kitchen and bath concept that combines nostalgic design with modern utility. The Matthews, a young family living in a 1950′s row house, are redesigning their kitchen and bath to support their aspirations. The concept is based on their home’s architecture.

Styled after the streamlined interiors popular when the house was built, “Timelines” utilizes bold horizontal lines and curved edges. Additionally, appliances are seamlessly integrated into the kitchen to create a clean look and recreational atmosphere. Contrasting materials lend the interior a contemporary feel.

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Gold Fever

I finished my quilt at last. Using a pattern called China Dishes and nature inspired fabrics, I created an earthy quilt to lay on my bed. I used a wide color range, using gold undertones. I used a pantograph from Urban Elementz titled Grape Leaves.

It was a long process; truly rewarding.

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