Laverne A. Washington

Interiors

"Designing is not a profession but an attitude. Design has many connotations. It is the organization of materials and processes in the most productive way, in a harmonious balance of all elements necessary for a certain function. It is the integration of technological, social, and economical requirements, biological necessities, and the psychological effects of materials, shape, color, volume and space. Thinking in relationships."
 

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~Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
Photographer, Graphic Designer, Co-founder, Bauhaus



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Godiva 

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Godiva Chocolatier Inc. plans to introduce 500 sq. ft. shop withing a store that would serve as a Godiva Express concept. The intention of the concept is to serve chocolate, frozen drinks, ice cream, and tea. The shop must also include a small refrigerated case to sell loose chocolates by the pound and flexible modular freestanding fixtures. 



Godiva chocolate boutique design was inspired by the elegant, European shell-molded designs and beautiful packaging, The design focuses on the qualities of passion, style, and boldness. 

Shelterhouse: Teen Room

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The local women shelterhouse needed to transform their basement into a space suitable for teenagers. They wanted the space to be a place where adolescents relax and find refuge.



The design is inspired by retro video games such as tetris, pacman, and tron. 



I designed and help construct the Tetris entertainment center. The unit can be assembled into several different combinations. 



Shelterhouse's resident psychologist is quoted saying, "It's such a peaceful and quiet distraction for older youth who need a place to be while in shelter. The creation of the teen room has certainly made a huge impact on how we help teens transition into a challenging living environment. 

Vernacular Village

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The village is intended to develop an environment for design student for year-round living. The spatial construction of the unit is governed by the Golden Section proportioning system, utilizing the Fibonacci series of whole numbers. 



The design involves the use of large windows for capturing the environmental views. The space uses the contrast of layering to separate different spaces.