Mmcgee Portfolio

portfolio

Makayla MCGee

I am a interior architecture student who specializes in commercial design.

This portfolio consists of selected work I have done in numerous courses throughout my college career and my outlook on design

Interior Architect

about me

My name is Makayla McGee, I'm a 4th year Interior Architecture student studying at Columbia College Chicago; focusing on commerical design, graduating May 2024.

Ive dedicated my time researching and learning the craft of interior architecture in between my college courses.

outlook on design

Interior Architecture is a form of art that expresses a pipeline of orientation on how we want the world to look. Design solutions are a visual perception of how we should improve our lives and reflect our world through the diverse voices that inhabit it. When something is designed for everyone, it's designed for no one. So it's our job as designers to train our brains differently, turn the problem over and design holistically.

Personal project

2024

projects

A COLLECTION OF PROJECTS FROM STUDIO COURSES

PAVILION

The objective of this project was to gain comprehension of project development by meticulously analyzing the construction process. By utilizing parametric design solutions, this pavilion was created to offer a unique user experience.

[Project year]

[Working team]

FALL 2023

Individual Work

[Software] Revit, LUMION

concept

Drawing from the unique contours of your essence, like a fingerprint, the pavilion beckons to offer solace and sanctuary. Its enchanting design aims to embrace your identity, providing a safe haven for introspection, reflection, and rejuvenation.

[IDENTITY]

spatial inspiration

PROCESS & SKETCHES

DETAILS

5"x5" wood materials

mortise and tenon joint

scale : 1" = 1'-0

interlock peices of wood into cavity points

3/4" metal rod

metal rod

scale : 1" = 1'-0

5"x5" wood materials

half lap joint

scale : 1/2" = 1'-0

rim joist

exploaded view

scale : 1/4" = 1'-0

5"x5" joint into floorboard for wood arches

rim joist

scale : 1/2" = 1'-0

axon

scale : 1/4" = 1'-0

section

scale : 1/4" = 1'-0

4" parametric seat blocks

17" seat depth

metal bar with spacing blocks

floor braket

2" wood ring

metal bar and space blocks

scale : 1" = 1'-0

3/4" metal bar

bolts

floor braket

scale : 1" = 1'-0

exhibition

The goal of this project was to shed light on a social or political issue today and my chosen topic was 'Housing Segregation'. This Exhibition project was broken down into 3 sections; pavilion, exhibition and installation. All including a narrtive on housing segregation.

[Project year]

[Working team]

Spring 2023

Group &

Individual Work

[Software] Revit, Enscape

concept

Kin is designed to optimize connection. Inspired by the exhisting skylight in the space, we integrated light and other natural elements in unexpected places to connect the inside out.

spatial inspiration

reception/ entrance

material palette

Library view

art studio

cafe

connection stair

first floor floor plan

EXHIBITION INSTALLATION

housing segregation

concept

After centuries of disenfranchisment and race based atrocities, the built environment has been compromised. Reconstructions examines the intersection of anti racism within urban spaces.

The concept of the exhibition space is to reimagine architecture and the built environment, by creating pathways to examine the comprimise and causes of segregation.

GROUND floor floor plan

parti diagrams

indoor pavilion

outdoor pavilion

Addressing the intersectionality of concentrated poverty and wealth, the triangular floor plan symbolizes the unity and balance of a city. However, it is cut into two, revealing the cause of redlining and its effects on Chicago.

As the triangle is cut, one side remains in unity while the other suffers from disparities and more barriers than the other. This pavilion reflects on these adopted racially restrictive covenants and atrocities African American and other minorities experience in Chicago's stifling role in housing discrimination.

Reveals two paths, one of which is a clear path, and the other revealing the rippling effects the FHA had on the economy as a result of redlining.

Each way you turn you are experiencing each policy that took place leading up to the housing crisis.

CORPoRATE

This corperate project was in connection to the steelcase competition, the goal was to design a Robotic workspace that reflects improving everyday living through consumer electronics and the city of Boston.

[Project year]

[Working team]

Fall 2022

Individual Work

[Software] Revit, InDesign, Enscape

concept

The concept "live and "play" brings the culture and community dynamic into the workspace by emphasizing explorations that celebrate everyday living. The goal of the Next is to create moments within the office for playful movements through time, just as robotics.

"LIVE"

"PLAY"

Workspaces to

interact and think

together

Spaces that

facilitate networking and provide stimulating enviroments

FLOW OF MOVEMENT

PLAYFUL MOMENTS

playful, warm colors

Rendered Floorplan

Reception
sky lounge
parklet
Open office
Team Space
Work Cafe
Inclsuive Design Lab
Project room
Focus Room
Private Office
Lounge
wellness room
Resource Center
Large Meeting Room
Home office lab
Retail Mockup
Mothers Room
Pantry
Storage Room

Goal of floorplan and layout was to create flow of movement, and playful moments throughout.

Open Office Perspective

Work Cafe Perspective

Custom Tile Wall

Team Space Configuration

Custom flooring

Stair Seating

Inclusive Design Lab Perspective

Multi-Functional spaces for flexible inclusive experiences

Accommodating in-office and remote workers

hospitality

The goal of this project was to create a boutique hotel in the city of Chicago, showcasing and understanding the needs for distiqinct guests as the city is subject to high volume group traveling.

[Project year]

[Working team]

spring 2022

Individual Work

[Software] AutoCAD, sketchup

concept

This hotel is targeted toward guests who are looking for a stylish and playful hotel getaway with their friends. This 21+ hotel provides a dark, bold, and fun atmosphere for its guests while nurturing Chicago's historic vintage elements.

The concept is about fun experiences as the floorplan provides the guests with their favorite adult sleepover by servicing and providing a gaming lounge, and a vinal library accompanied by the grab-and-go bar for easy snacks and a casual restaurant and bar for a meal or drink.

First Floor Floorplan

KITCHEN

VINAL LOUNGE

GAME LOUNGE

GRAB

-N-

RESTURANT

LOUNGE

Guest floor Partion Plan

RECEPTION

Guest Floor Renders

First Floor Renders

residential

[Project year]

[Working team]

Spring 2021

Individual Work

This Penthouse was designed during my Digital Media 1 course. The goal was to learn and develop an understanding of how to construct a floorplan, photoshop render plans and elevations.

While designing the penthouse I focused on modern design and incorporated, neutral with an accent furniture peices.

[Software] AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesgin