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2 DESIGN STATEMENT As a kid growing up in the Kansas City area with expanding suburbs, I would find myself exploring new spaces with their functionality, purpose, finishes and how spaces influence the movement and function of individuals. Witnessing habitats being demolished influences me to pivot the mindset from creating new to reusing, remodeling, and renovating. My interest in technical drawings and concept ideation will reinforce this change. I am eager to further learn and refine my skills to grow my knowledge within the design process. I am committed to always putting my best foot forward and creating valuable, innovative, and impactful experiences. abbylawrenz@yahoo.com (913) 543 - 0473 www.linkedin.com/in/abby-lawrenz CONTACT Kansas State University College of AP Design Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Minor in Community Planning and Well-Being Graduating May, 2027 ABBY LAWRENZ EXPERIENCES KDR Showrooms Intern, Lenexa, KS (Summer of 2024 and 2025) Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab Student Specialist, Hale Library, Manhattan, KS (Aug. 2024 - Present) United Kingdom Study Tour with Interior Design Program (May - June 2025) SKILLS Computer Programing • AutoCAD • Revit • Enscape • InDesign • Photoshop • Microsoft Suite Technical • Communication • Teamwork • Diligent • Detail-Oriented • Thorough Planner • Organized
3 Third Year, Second Semester 01 Third Year, First Semester 02 LAW OFFICE 03 Third Year, First Semester Second Year, Second Semester 04 RUSSELL STOVER VISITOR CENTER CONTENTS DETAILING EXERCISE Third Year, Second Semester 05
4 01Kansas State University Third Year, Second Semester Individual Work 5 Months – Design and C.D. Set 302 DELAWARE Program Summary Jewell, a rural town in Kansas, is classified as a food desert. Jewell recently lost its’ grocery store, leaving their access to imported and fresh foods to nothing. To have sufficient food supply, residents must travel to other towns, which can be over an hour away. The community of Jewell has come together to plan and renovate a new market space that provides both food supply and communal hospitality. Project Statement / Concept Indian grass, a tall, native prairie grass is present during the formation of Jewell. As how a community functions, Indian grass does the same. Indian grass is full of nutrients and is part of a bison’s main diet (a symbol of Jewell). With its’ history, endurance, adaptability, and vast root system, all aspects of Indian grass can be connected back to the function of the space and community involvement to make an interconnected whole. Skills: On-Site Analyzing, Client Engagement, Revit, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, Construction Set Development – Support System to Create Nutrients – Represents the Back-of-House Functions SEEDS STEM LEAVES – The Product to Reproduce – Represents Generations and Community Members – Transports Nutrients – Represents Circulation CONCEPT DIAGRAM CIRCULATION DIAGRAM Primary Path Secondary Path CIRCULATION EXPLORATION – Focus: Community Socialization vs. Backstage Operations – Spine or Linear Method – BASED ON CIRCULATION+ AREA OF FOCUS
5 SHELVING IDEAS – PRE-DESIGN Exploring Back and Front-of-House Exploring Front-of-House with Set Back-of-House IDEATION 1.2.3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7. 7. MOOD BOARD Credits: 1. Matin Tavazoei – Unsplash 2. Afzalu Syahrudin – iStock 3. kcslagle – iStock 4. Despina Galani – Unsplash 5. GHOSTY MEDIA – Unsplash 6. Zebby Hussain – Unsplash 7. Adobe Stock 8. H&CO – Unsplash
6 ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGRAM Back-of-House + Staff Transition + Shared Community Interaction 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 Office Janitor Closet Men’s Toilet Room Women’s Toilet Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 Kitchen Walk-In Fridge and Freezer Storage Space HVAC and Electrical 5 6 Movable Seating Grab-and-Go Bar Market 1 2 3 4 SEED SPACES LEAF SPACES FLOOR PLAN KEY N.I.C.
7 11 2 3 4 ENTRY – Taller ceiling = free-flowing and movement. – Lower ceiling = ground and define spaces BY CEILING HEIGHT BY OBJECTS – Easiest path of travel = least obstructions – Objects help guide users 7’ - 0” A.F.F. 10’ - 0” A.F.F. 9’ - 0” A.F.F. Implied Path Objects Areas Seen by User Market Bar Market Bar IMPLIED CIRCULATION
8 SEATING Small Interactions – Flexible – Informational (History, Grocery Stores, Local Events) – FRONT (NORTH SIDE) BAR + P.O.S. Social Interactions – Entertainment – Acoustical Benefits – Optimal Viewing – Grab-and-Go ADA Bar Height 34” Bar Height 42” Point of Sale Hinged Counter for Egress Rocktops Quartz Countertop White Oak Slatting Walnut Base and Hollow Acrylic Tube with Indian Grass ø4" 6" 6" 8" 8" Foot Rest CUSTOM BAR COUNTER + FOOT REST
9 Replaceable Label and Attached by Velcro for Easy Removal and Moving Product Labeling WAC Strip Lighting Behind Wall Elements SEATING Larger Interactions – Flexible – Easy Flow – Donor Wall – BACK (SOUTH SIDE) MARKET Nostalgia – Local Products – Home-Made Meals – Inviting – Private Donor Wall History Information WallMarket Indicator West Wall Elevation Community Peg Board4' 8' 16'0 2"0 1/8" = 1'-0" N EXISTING ADJACENT BUILDING - NOT IN SCOPE Market Circulation Main “Spine” or Linear Secondary Round - About 4' 8' 16'0 2"0 1/8" = 1'-0" N EXISTING ADJACENT BUILDING - NOT IN SCOPE
10 EXIST. CEILING ACST. BATTING 5/8" TYPE X GYP. BOARD 2"X4" WOOD STUD BB - 1: RUBBER BASEBOARD EXIST. CONC. FLOORING MATERIAL EXIST. TRUSSES EXIT. ROOF ASSEMBLY ACST. BATTING 5/8" TYPE X GYP. BOARD 2"X6" WOOD STUD BB - 1: RUBBER BASEBOARD EXIST. CONC. FLOORING MATERIAL EXIST. CEILING EXIST. TRUSSES EXIT. ROOF ASSEMBLY R-19 BATT INSULATION 1/2" TYPE X GYP. BOARD FLOORING MATERIAL BB - 1: RUBBER BASEBOARD EXIST. CONC. 2"X6" WOOD FRAMING @16 O.C. 3/4" CDX PLYWOOD SHEATHING 3/4" SIDING, CLAPBOARD EXIST. CEILING EXIT. ROOF ASSEMBLY WEATHER BARRIER EXIST. LIMESTONE FOUNDATION EXIST. TRUSSES EXIST. STRUC. F.V. EXIST. LIMESTONE CORNICE EXIST. AWNING TO REMAIN 2"X6" HEADER 2"X4" FRAMINGEXIST. CEILING 2' - 0 1/2" BULKHEAD SOFFIT OPEN TO BEYOND COMBINED FRAMING WITH SURROUNDING WALLS WING WALL FRAMING SOFFIT SUPPORT BEAMS SOFFIT FRONT FRAMING 5/8" GYP. ON OUTER FACES EXIST. CEILING WING WALL FRAMING 5/8" GYP. ON OUTER FACES COMBINED FRAMING SOFFIT FRONT FRAMING 1' - 0" 3' - 0 1/2" AXIS SPOTLESS LENS MODULE THREAD TRACK INSERT WALL WASHING + GRAZING DALS SINGLE - SPOT 1" RECESSED DOWNLIGHT EXIST. CEILING ARKTURA SOFTSPAN 24" ACOUSTICAL COFFERED CEILING WD-2 SOFFIT 1' - 7 1/2" 2' - 0" 2' - 0" 1' - 0" 2"X6" SUPPORT BEAM TR-1LVT-1 LVT-2 FINISH LEGEND TYPE MARK MATERIAL MANUFACTURER COLOR SPECIFICATIONS TR - 1 TRANSITIONS RUBBER SHAWCONTRACT SUEDE 2" SNAP DROWN T-MOLD TR - 2 ALUMINUM SHAWCONTRACT MATTE BLACK METAL 5.5MM T-MOLD BB - 1 RUBBER ARMSTRONG FLOORING GRAY MIST - R41GM 4" HT. X 0.125" TK TR - 3 ALUMINUM SCHLUTER SYSTEMS BRUSHED ANTIQUE BRONZE ANODIZED RENO-U; 10MM (3/8") TR - 4 STAINLESS STEEL SCHLUTER SYSTEMS SATIN ANODIZED JOLLY; 8MM (5/16") DATE: TITLE: SHEET: PROJECT: REVISED BY: NO. DESCRIPTION DATE ISSUE TYPE: Professional Stamp MANHATTAN, KS A2 DESIGNERS CONSULTANTS: DRAWN BY: ARL 1200 PIONEER LANE MANHATTAN, KS 66502 85% CD 05/03/26 A5.1 DETAILS 01 JEWELL, KS 302 DELEWARE STREET JEWELL, KS 66949 MICRO-MARKET AND RESTAURANT ABBY LAWRENZ WALL DETAILS: 3/4" = 1'-0" 1 P01 - 4 3/4" PARTITION 3/4" = 1'-0" 2 P02 - 6 3/4" PLUMBING PARTITION 3/4" = 1'-0" 3 E04 - 7 1/4" W/ SIDING WALL *RE-INSTALLING FRONT FACADE* CEILING DETAILS: 3/4" = 1'-0" 4 BULKHEAD SOFFIT SECTION 1/2" = 1'-0" 5 BULKHEAD SOFFIT FRAMING CONNECTION 1/2" = 1'-0" 6 MARKET DROPPED SOFFIT SECTION 1/2" = 1'-0" 7 MARKET DROPPED SOFFIT SIDE FRAMING ELEVATION 3/4" = 1'-0" 8 BAR SOFFIT SECTION FLOOR TO FLOOR / WALL TO FLOOR DETAILS: 12" = 1'-0" 9 LVT TO LVT FLOORING 12" = 1'-0" 10 LVT TO CARPET FLOORING TR-2LVT CP-1 12" = 1'-0" 11 LVT TO TILE FLOORING TR-3LVT TIL-1 6" = 1'-0" 12 BASEBOARD WALL TO FLOOR WALL TYPE PER PLAN FLOORING MATERIAL BB-1 EXIST. CONCRETE EXIST. CONCRETE EXIST. CONCRETE EXIST. CONCRETE 12" = 1'-0" 13 TILE TOP WALL FINISH WALL TYPE PER PLAN TR-4 TL-1 GROUT, MORTAR, UNDERLAYMENT AS NEEDED PER MATERIAL PER MANUF. STANDARDS GROUT, MORTAR, UNDERLAYMENT AS NEEDED PER MATERIAL PER MANUF. STANDARDS C.D. SET : SAMPLE PAGE – FULL SET UPON REQUEST
11 02Kansas State University Third Year, First Semester Individual Work Design Charrette - 3 Weeks UNWIND INN Program Summary Ownership of the Simmer Motel in Wamego, Kansas has recently switched hands and wants to remodel and update of their facility. They are looking to create a new existing lobby, breakfast/lounge area and guest rooms that offer “bespoke” experiences that are customizable to each of their guests. Project Statement / Concept Unwind accomplishes the warm, comforting feeling of resting in dim lighting while encompassing rejuvenation from being with others. Unwind promotes community not only as a place to rest, but a “night out” by incorporating luxury materials, warm lighting, local businesses, artists, and musicians. Community is represented by a circle: facilitating communication, collaboration, and valued participation. The foundational structure of Unwind shows this concept, starting as individual and always ending in community. Skills: Revit, Enscape, InDesign Social Circle – Warmth – Safety – Unity – Rest – Comfort BRANDING DOUBLE, FULL ROOM IDEATION KING ROOM IDEATION COMMUNAL IDEATION SPACE RELATIONSHIPS
12 1 1 1 1 12 2 2 2 2 3 4 15 Individual Communal CIRCLE OF COMMUNITY Formation Path of Community
13 N0’ 12’6’ 48’24’ 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 16 FLOOR PLAN KEY King - DwellingKing - Dwelling Double, Full - DwellingDouble, Full - Dwelling King - ADA - DwellingKing - ADA - Dwelling Double, Full - ADA - DwellingDouble, Full - ADA - Dwelling Staff LoungeStaff Lounge Storage and Supply ClosetStorage and Supply Closet Preparation KitchenPreparation Kitchen Reception Desk / WaitingReception Desk / Waiting Sun RoomSun Room Work RoomWork Room ADA Public Toilet RoomADA Public Toilet Room Event / DinningEvent / Dinning Bar / DinningBar / Dinning The LoungeThe Lounge Parking LotParking Lot Outside Event SpaceOutside Event Space 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Relaxing Welcoming Savoring Uniting STATE OF FEELING
14 N 8’-0” Soffit 9’-0” Acoustic Panels Multi-Height Transition Zone11’-8” Ceiling Structure Lower : Intimate Higher : Togetherness and Communication Soffit : Grounding Focal Space CEILING HEIGHT : PATRON EXPERIENCE LVT Quiet Cover - Black Walnut - Shaw Contract Upholstery Fabric - Admiral - Blue - Architype 2 x 2 Porcelain Tile - Simply Slated - Stone Grey - Shaw Contract Carpet Tile - Sculpt - Canyon - Shaw Contract Wall covering - Arcilla - Dew (and Malachite) - Arte Wall covering - Tamba - Graphite - Arte 3 x 8 Porcelain Tile - Tribute - Heritage - Shaw Contract Upholstery Fabric - Blazer - Camphill - Camira MATERIALS AND FINISHESDWELLING VARIETY DOUBLE, FULL KING King Option Depicted Above ADA Compliant Options Available
15 EVENT + DINNING Dual-Purpose Space – Adaptable – Savoring Memories – Optimal Viewing – BAR + DINNING Lighting Flexibility – Transition Space – Place of Connection – Minimized Staff Travel – THE LOUNGE Conversate – Unity – Community – Coming Together –
16 N Privacy between Parking and Dwellings – Shields Weather – Diffuses Sunlight INFUSIONS RESILIENT PARTITIONS Armstrong World Industries Twine Trails Baltic Sea STAFF LOUNGE Staff and Patron Circulation Path Staff Circulation Patron Circulation N RECEPTION DESK + WAITING Local Product and Flyer Display – Welcoming – Comfort –
17 03Kansas State University Third Year, First Semester Individual Work 3 Months NEXT LAW FIRM Program Summary Steelcase provides students one semester to design a new building, site and program each year. This year, NEXT is a law firm located in the developing area of ROW Downtown Los Angeles, California. Their office is located on the fourth floor of a five story, old factory that is approximately 15,200 USF. NEXT strives to be inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of both clients and professionals and values flexibility, well-being, and to foster collaboration. Project Statement / Concept Los Angeles Culture is captured from the streets of DTLA, from the smell of meat and onions sizzling in a pan to the buzz of voices from social gatherings. The draw factor: tacos. Taco culture spans over one-hundred years ago in LA from Mexican settlement. Originally from locally found ingredients, they have become a canvas for other cultures to incorporate their creativity. Tacos have become a cultural intermingling and social interaction with the community and continue to celebrate Hispanic culture. Tacos have important, unifying layers to make a functioning whole: protein, toppings, an the shell. These also make up the culture of NEXT. Skills: Revit, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop The Core – Internal Balance – Employees PROTEIN FOCUS SPACES Unique – Mix-and-Match – Own Palette of Operation TOPPINGS SOCIAL + RESTORATIVE SPACES Flexibility – Structure – Communication SHELL UNITING SPACES BRANDING + IDEATION
18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9910 10 12 13 N.I.C.N.I.C. 0 2 4 8 16 32 64 EFFICIENT NEIGHBORHOOD INTERACTION BETWEEN LEVEL OF EMPLOYEES Partner Associate Junior Associate Paralegal Managing Partner Intern Manager Support Staff Traveling Associate Legal Assistant 4' 8' 16'0 2"0 1/8" = 1'-0" EMPLOYEE LOCATIONS N.I.C.N.I.C.
19 10 10 11 11 12 14 N Project North N True North FLOOR PLAN KEYFLOOR PLAN KEY Community HubCommunity Hub Town Hall / Multi-PurposeTown Hall / Multi-Purpose Catering PantryCatering Pantry Work CaféWork Café Virtual Hearing RoomVirtual Hearing Room Production and ResourcesProduction and Resources Large Conference RoomLarge Conference Room Medium Conference RoomMedium Conference Room Small Conference RoomSmall Conference Room Case RoomCase Room Huddle RoomHuddle Room Focus RoomFocus Room LactationLactation Restorative NookRestorative Nook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4' 8' 16'0 2"0 1/8" = 1'-0" Labor & Employment Neighborhood Intellectual Property Neighborhood Real Estate Neighborhood Support Staff Divisions Leadership Neighborhood EMPLOYEE NEIGHBORHOODS
20 CIRCULATION RELATIONSHIPCIRCULATION RELATIONSHIP CONNECTION OF SPACESCONNECTION OF SPACES RATIO OF CLIENT, EMPLOYEE + SHARED SPACESRATIO OF CLIENT, EMPLOYEE + SHARED SPACES Employee FocusedEmployee Focused Shared SpaceShared Space Client FocusedClient Focused TOWN HALL CATERING PANTRY WORK CAFÉ FRONT-FACING CONNECTIONFRONT-FACING CONNECTION
21 COMMUNITY HUB Warmly Invites – Sophistication – Trust –Display Accomplishments TOWN HALL / MULTI - PURPOSE Collaboration – Adaptable – Optimal Viewing – Accessible Variation One – Community and Staff Workshop Variation Two – Info Session Variation Three – Outside Play CATERING PANTRY Engaging – Transition Space – Multi-Purpose
22 WORKSTATIONS Privacy – Collaboration – Storage – Modular Everwall System with Glass PanelingEverwall System with Glass Paneling PRODUCTION / RESOURCES ROOM Sufficient Work Space – Easy Access Resources – Collaboration PRIVATE OFFICE LAYOUTS Flexibility – Privacy – Storage – Formal / Informal INTEGRATION OF NATURAL LIGHT
23 CHIP WALL RESTORATIVE NOOK Restorative – Creative – Relax – Wellness Professional Available Movement – Interaction – Community – Unity 51% of law employees would use a wellness professional when given the opportunity. – American Lawyer LACTATION Relaxation – Comfort – Pleasure – Adaptable Lighting
24 04 Kansas State University Second Year, Second Semester Individual Work Design Charrette - 1 Month RUSSELL STOVER VISITOR CENTER Program Summary This is the first project in attempting to apply a design concept for a visitors/tourist information center that introduces a place of interest and reflects what is special about it. This project is completed on a continuous roll of trace paper to show the design process from start to finish. The information center can serve to introduce visitors to the establishment, environment, or landmark with exhibit space. The information center acts as the main entry to this building which also contains staff offices, vending area, bathrooms, and a sound proofed amphitheater used to show videos. Skills: Hand Drafting and Rendering, Schematic Drawing, PowerPoint
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32 05Kansas State University Third Year, Second Semester Group Work – Samantha Riggs, Caro Matthews, Megan Fawl Design Charrette - 1 Week DETAILING EXERCISE STAIRS Page 1 of 4 Page 2 of 4 Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4
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