Interior Design Space Planning

Hellen Luchi

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Summary

Passionate individual willing to take on new challenges while delivering exemplary work ethics and attention to detail in each and every project. From interior design to experimental design exploration, the goal is to research, listen to the brief in order to find the appropriate and best solution for the design challenge. Self-motivated and hands-on approach. Experienced with teamwork within a variety of cultures and adaptable to life experiences, as lived in London, France, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland, Mexico and USA. Skills

Interior Design, Furniture Design, Art, Marketing/Advertising, Creativity thinking, Conceptual development, Space Planning Photography, Woodwork, Metalwork, Space survey, Technical-drawing, Model making, SketchUp, InDesign, AutoCAD English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian

Education and Training

BA Hons Interior and Spatial Design - Interior Architecture Chelsea College of Art and Design University of Arts London, 2015, London, UK Interior Design Diploma - Interior Design

Chelsea College of Art and Design University of Arts London, 2012, London, UK Certificate Interior Design, Escola Panamericana Art and Design, 2010, SP, BR BA Hons Communication and Advertising, PUCC, 1999, SP, BR Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, Florida RE license 2024, Miami, USA Experience

Interior Design Consultant

Residential Renovation, Miami Beach, USA

July 2021 to July 2022

• Renovation project for beach front condo. Design consultation, conceptual design development after client consultation. Presentations with mood boards and materials samples. Design development, space planning, architectural drawings

(floorplans, elevations, volumetric studies, lighting design, furniture placement, 3D renderings), material research, in-site design problem solving. Development of all design stages up to contractor execution Residential Renovation, Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach, USA December 2021 to July 2022

• Gut renovation project to update apartment at well kwon Miami Beach neighborhood. Development of design renovation package including: client consultation, concept development, space planning, material research and selection, architectural drawings (demolition, floorplan, elevation, volumetric studies, lighting, 3D renderings) Residential Renovation, Venetian Islands, Miami Beach, USA December 2014 to August 2015

• Partial renovation project for 1924 historic house. Gut renovation of second floor. Development a completely new layout for expansive principal ensuite and walk-in closet. Focus on space planning and materials that reflected the vintage flair of the property

Spatial Design Projects

January 2011 to July 2015

University Of the Arts London, UK

Development of spatial design projects that crosses design disciplines such as interior design/architecture, landscape, photography, theater and fine arts.

• Drowned - Final Spatial Design Project, London, UK, 2015 - The relation between space and sound was explored. The Interactive piece was created based on in-site exploration and how sound, people and space would co-relate. It was one of only two pieces at the University chosen to be exhibit at Shanghai exhibition 2014 (Vimeo). Conceptual development and making of large metal sound/sculpture scale piece.

• Hydeout Chair - Furniture Design, London, UK, 2012 - Designed and produced a 1:1 prototype, following a real user brief and re-appropriation agenda. Chair and design book were exhibited at Chelsea Show 2013. Attention to detail, Craftsmanship, Problem solving, communication/teamwork, woodwork, research and planning.

• Light – The Study Habitat Project, London, UK, 2015 – Building dating from 1873 to be re-invented as a student rental property with full amenities such as communal kitchens, community center hub and coffee shop. Hospitality project were several deep studies of area and surrounding community habits were the initial step prior to design concept development. In-dept architectural studies such as lighting, circulation, ergonomics and furniture dynamics were tested using maquettes and light experiments. Several architectural drawings and 3D studies (renderings) showcase the final building.

• Theater Project - Temporary Theater Project, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 2015 – Part one: Creation of theater prop that later was inspiration for designing the building. Part two: Team development of Space/building for temporal theater using upcycled materials. Architectural and design package developed individually after final concept created with pears input.

• Chelsea Summer Show, London, UK, 2013. Part one: Created and executed exhibition design plan in team collaboration. Interdisciplinary thinking woodworking and creation of the space for event. Part two: Project in-site exploration and photography manipulation where the lines between what is what is possible or impossible in space. Photography, site research, architectural drawings.

• Impossible Space, London, UK, 2011. Photography project exhibit at fair. Architectural Space Morphed by Photography Interior Design Associate Consultant

Residential Design Experience, Brazil

Residential Design, Brazil, 2011-2014. Collaboration with architectural firm to create design concept for an upscale apartment over 4000sqf. Involved mainly in the design concept development, space planning, materials specifications

(including bespoke furniture). Also was part of the execution management. Materials research, teamwork, problem solving attention to detail and to timeline.

Residential Renovation, Brazil, 2005-2006. Collaboration with design concept development, space planning, materials specifications. Space was chosen for MTV video clip location. Pro-activity, adaptability, problem solving, conceptual thinking Construction Marketing Internship

Prelosa Construction, Mexico

IAESTE Internship (International Association for the Exchange for Technical Experience), Mexico, 2000 - Developed a product marketing plan for engineering/in-site construction company. Teamwork, Time management Creative Advertising Interniship Mallmann Agency, Brazil Art Department Internship, Brazil, 1999 University Experimental Advertising Agency. Teamwork, creative thinking, creative writing Other accomplishments

University Ambassador UAL, UK (2012); Observational Drawings for Architects and Designers UAL, UK (2011); Freehand Drawing TATE Museum, UK (2011); Photography Techniques FIT, NYC (2008); Acting/Theatre CMArtes, Mexico (2005); Yoga Teacher certificate, Miami (2020)

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