PORTFOLIO NORA JORDAN
NORA JORDAN DESIGNER’S STATEMENT My name is Nora Jordan, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Creativity has always been a constant in my life. It has been a driving force that I’ve embraced not only as self-expression but as a means of connection and purpose. Over the years, I’ve challenged myself to channel that passion into different projects and hobbies, and interior design has become that main outlet. Through my education and personal exploration, design has expanded my ability to engage with the world around me. I’m particularly interested in how creative spaces can positively impact mental health and foster inspiration in others. I’m eager for a career that is immersive, challenging, and expansive. As I finish my final year as a design student, I want to push my boundaries, discover my personal design voice, and grow both as a designer and as an individual. While my style and skills will continue to evolve, my core values remain steady: I believe in open-mindedness, empathy, and the power of thoughtful design, and I hope to bring these with me into my career. Texas State University Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, Major in Interior Design Expected Graduation - December 2026 Modeling AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup Graphic Enscape, InDesign, D5 Other Concept board, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Construction Documents ASID Student Chapter Member IIDA TX-OK Chapter Student Member 1988 Texas State Interior Design Student Organization IIDA Student Charette Second Place Winner-2025 EDUCATION SKILL INVOLVMENT AWARDS CONTACT 832-992-1885 Nk.Jordan.22@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/norakjordan03
TABLE OF CONTENTS 02-TXST BOUTIQUE HOTEL 03-STUDIO REMODEL 04-WILD RICE PAVILION 01-COGNITION AI WORKPLACE
01 – COGNITION AI WORKPLACE Spring 2026 | January-April Studio III Media: Revit, D5 This studio project is a workplace focused space based in Austin, Texas. The 6-story tech office space designed for client, Cognition AI, focuses on spatial planning for specific employee numbers and company atmosphere requirements. This space has 3 main work floors, a wildcard floor, a main entrance café and lobby floor, and a lower-level fitness floor. Cognition AI is a workplace that operates not only as an office but a living system; cultivated, evolving, and intelligent.
Cognition AI’s office operates as a living system inspired by Austin's culture. Rooted in authenticity, the workplace integrates transparency, organized clarity, and a twist of weirdness to create a clean but dynamic ecosystem. Through open spatial planning and subtle yet funky material choices, the design brings productivity and enthusiasm to the workplace. CONCEPT FITNESS AREA RECEPTION WILDCARD SALES FLOOR ENGINEERING FLOOR HR/ IT FLOOR
GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCE FIRST IMPRESSION SPACE NOT TO SCALE 19’ – 9” 9’ – 5” 19’ – 9” 2ND LEVEL MEZZANINE RCP TURF DIMENSIONAL BAFFLE: BLOCK A.N.D. \PIPELINE CM9 A.N.D. BUTTON PENDANT CUSTOM ACOUSTICAL LOGO BAFFLE TURF ACOUSTIC CEILING BAFFLE: FREEFORM COGNITION LOGO BAFFLE TURF BAFFLE 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 4 5 3
WORKPLACE CAFE SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ – 0” SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ – 0” ANN SACKS BRECCIO VENA MARBLE SLAB MILLER KNOLL CLASSIC OAK WOODGRAIN LAMINATE POLYGOOD HAZE COUNTERTOP:CABINETS: BACKSPLASH: EAMES MOLDED FIBERGLASS CHAIR MILLERKNOLL ANTENNA CAFÉ TABLE MARTIN BRATTRUD LAS FILAS BANQUETTE STYLEX CALLA CAFÉ TABLE STYLEX VERVE DINING CHAIR
5TH FLOOR HR/ MANAGEMENT BEV STATIONMEETING ROOM PRIVATE OFFICES WORKSTATIONS OASIS RESTROOMS NIC PRIVATE SPACES SCALE: 3/32”=1’-0” COPY/BEV STATION MEETING ROOM BOARDROOM SERVER ROOM CEO BOARDROOMCOO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS SMALL CONFERENCEOASIS OASIS LEGAL ANALYSTS FINANCIAL ANALYSTS PHONE ROOMS HR FACILITIES IT DIRECTOR IT SPECIALISTS HR DIRECTOR CFO
OAK ON ASH STORAGE: WORKSURFACE: WARM STONE DAYDREAM IN SEAGRASS PANEL: CANVAS VISTA WORKSTATIONS HERMAN MILLER A. SIT/STAND WORK SURFACE B. PET SCREEN C. CONVENIENCE POWER D. LOW CREDENZA STORAGE E. MIRRA 2 TASK CHAIR CAPRI COLLECTIONS MOSAIC CEILING: INTERFACE VIDEO SPECTRUM CARPET TILE: BACKDROP HOME BURNETT IN NATURAL WALLPAPER: CANVAS PRIVATE OFFICE HERMAN MILLER A. TEXTILE WORKWALL B. LOWER CREDENZA WITH FILE/FILE, OPEN C. STORAGE AND A DOOR UNIT D. TALL STORAGE UNIT WITH COAT HANGER E. UPPER STORAGE UNIT F. SIT/STAND DESK G. EMBODY TASK CHAIR WORKSTATIONS PRIVATE OFFICE PRIVATE WORKSTATIONS
FEATURED SPACES FITNESS AREA LOCKER ROOM YOGA ROOM NIC FITNESS BEV STATION LOCKER ROOM YOGA STUDIO BEV STATION RESTROOM NIC LOUNGE OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW WILDCARD IDF NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALELOWER-LEVEL FITNESS WILDCARD SPACE - MEZZANINE COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE
02 - TXST BOUTIQUE HOTEL Fall 2025 | October-December Studio II - Hospitality Media: Revit, D5 Located in the heart of San Marcos, Project Cat Tree Hotel is a 150 key boutique hotel on the Texas State University Campus. Taking inspiration from the geological layers and rolling terrain of Texas Hill Country, this hotel connects students, family, and football fans through levels, spirit, and its locally curated art, menus, and more.
CONCEPT “Project Cat Tree” draws inspiration from the geological layers of the Edwards Aquifer and the rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country, celebrating the natural strata that define San Marcos. The project emphasizes layers and levels, both vertically and materially, to reflect the depth, movement, and connection of the community. By incorporating locally inspired materials like limestone and mosaic tiles, the hotel will act as a gathering place for students, alumni, locals, and visitors, offering a space that portrays the TXST spirit and strengthens its cultural and social fabric. CAT TREE RESTAURANT CAT TREE LOBBY/ CHECKI-IN CAT TREE CAFE
CAT TREE - LOBBY LOBBY SEATING RECEPTION VERTICAL ACCESSLOBBY BAR NOT IN SCOPERESTROOMS NAUGHT ONE OUTLINE SOFA DAVIS CAPAS TABLE DAVIS SEBA LOUNGE DAVIS SOMOD SOFA STEELCASE CIRCA TABLE SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” NOT TO SCALE Vaulted ceiling Monumental Stair/ lobby feature Gyp. Ceiling
CAT TREE - RESTAURANT GENERAL DINING RESTAURANT BAR PRIVATE DINING RESTROOMS NOT IN SCOPE SERVER STATION MUUTO SOFT TABLE SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” GRAND RAPIDS HALF-HURDLE MUUTO MIDST TABLE GRAND RAPIDS FULL-HURDLE NOT TO SCALE Vaulted ceiling Turf acoustical baffle Gyp. Ceiling 2x4 act
CAT TREE - CAFE NAUGHT ONE FIN CHAIR DAVIS PLANTER DAVIS TOSCA DAVIS ARIEL CHAIR CAFÉ BAR/SEATING RESTROOM NOT IN SCOPELOCAL SHOP SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” NOT TO SCALE Gyp. Ceiling 2X2 ACT Connecting stairs feature Drop down ceiling
03 - FCS STUDIO REMODEL Spring 2025 | March - April Building Construction Documents Media: Revit, D5, Enscape Located in the Family and Consumer Sciences building on the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, this space-conscious studio apartment started out as a materials lab for students. This project transforms a space and its abilities into something completely different. Practicing space planning, Revit software, and construction documentation, this project shows the in-depth process it takes to create documentation needed for a remodel project.
STORAGE CLOSET WORKSPACE COPY STATION MATERIAL BANK AS-BUILT MATERIALS LAB Design Goals -Transform FCS Building’s material lab into a studio apartment. -Create a comfortable amount of storage space and a sleep space for 1 extra guest -Display space planning skills through Revit modeling NOT TO SCALE
RESTROOM KITCHEN/ DINING OFFICE/ LIVING BEDROOM RENOVATION ENTRY STUDIO SECTION CUTS SCALE: 3/16” = 1’-0”
CUSTOM DINING/ MURPHY BED DINING TABLE ELEVATION MURPHY BED ELEVATION Storage benches Fold down leg Table folds up into the bottom panel of murphy bed Bed rests on dining benches 80” twin mattress Built in storage for murphy bed DINING TABLE SECTION MURPHY BED SECTION
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE WALL Sodalite marble face Built in shelving Built in mount for TV ENTERTAINMENT WALL ELEVATION SCALE: ½” = 1’-0”
PRIVATE SPACES STORAGE PLATFORM BEDROOM RESTROOM WITH BUILT-IN SHELVING BUILT IN SHELVING/ TOWEL HOOKSBEDROOM MODELS/ CONNECTION WALL • Built-In shelving for toiletries • Built-In slots for hanging towels • Built-In shelving for storage and to allow sunlight through spaces • Platform for bed with custom built-in storage underneath
04 - WILD RICE PAVILION Spring 2025 | March Building and Construction Documentation Media: Revit, Enscape This project was a learning curve to building custom models in the Revit software. The Wild Rice Pavilion takes inspiration from the endangered Wild Rice of the San Marcos River, blending limestone, oak, marble tile, and green stained glass to reflect the surrounding nature. The limestone and tile symbolizes the riverbed and flowing clear water, while the oak wood and stained glass capture the vibrant vegetation and strong stalks of the wild rice. The open vertical elements create a dynamic play of light that connects visitors to the sunshine and river ecosystem.
The Wild Rice Pavilion takes inspiration from the endangered Wild Rice of the San Marcos River, blending limestone, oak, marble tile, and green stained glass to reflect the surrounding nature. The limestone and tile symbolizes the riverbed and flowing clear water, while the oak wood and stained glass captures the vibrant vegetation and strong stalks of the wild rice. The open vertical elements create a dynamic play of light that connects visitors to the sunshine and river ecosystem. CONCEPT
PAVILION - FORM WEST SECTION VIEW NORTH SECTION VIEW PAVILION LAYERED FORM SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0” SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”
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