JOSHUA TREE HOME FOR CARRIE

Living room with a fireplace, beige sofa, wooden bookshelves with books and decor, a framed artwork, a potted plant, and a stack of firewood.

LOCATION
Joshua Tree, California

BUILDING
Existing 1 story residential building

SHAREHOLDER
Conceptual project for Visual Communication Studies II course

TIMELINE
4 months from start date to final delivery

DESIGN CONCEPT
Create a home that feels like a sophisticated private haven to train, relax and recharge. 

TOOLS
Hand drafting, Sketchup & Enscape

TEAM
Solo project with professor Mairim Saavedra’s oversight and guidance. Special thanks to my peers for the feedback and encouragement.

RENDERED HIGHLIGHTS

  • Modern kitchen with marble island, wooden cabinets, potted plants, and large windows letting in natural light.

    Kitchen w brass veneers & quartzite finishes

  • Living room with fireplace, beige built-in seating, potted plant, framed art, bookshelf, and wooden flooring.

    Raised hearth w built-in seating

  • Bedroom w petrified wood nightstands

  • Interior of a modern living room with a red sofa, a wooden TV stand, a large potted plant, and artwork on the walls, leading into a kitchen area.

    Open concept w pocket doors

  • A wooden bookshelf with various books and decorative items in a room with beige walls and a window, reflected in a large mirror on the wall.

    Yoga area w room-dividing cabinet (should have been ceiling height)

  • Living room w double-sided sofa

  • Interior view of a modern residential space with a marble wall, wooden accent wall, a hanging floral chandelier, and a small decorative pedestal.

    Dance studio w built-in cabinets & mirrored wall w ballet barre

COMPLETE & DETAILED PROJECT

A detailed floor plan of a home with various rooms, including a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The image includes architectural drawings, design notes, and a color-coded layout, along with a partial view of a redesigned living space wit
Design plan and photograph of a cozy living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves filled with books and decorative items, a sofa, and a potted plant.
Interior view of a modern living room and hallway with wooden furniture, a bookshelf, artwork, and natural lighting.
Interior design presentation page featuring a living room and a hallway, with architectural drawings, text explaining design concepts, and photographs of the space, emphasizing the use of natural materials like Arizona quartzite stone, floor-to-ceili