sonia bourruel - klc
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Sonia
Bourruel
I n t e r i o r D e s i g n P o r t f o l i o
I am half French half Spanish and have lived in the UK for 12 years. I am a self-starter and put my all into everything that I do, create or design. I am a creative by nature, and relentless about meeting clients’ needs and expectations. I grew up in the world of construction, property and design – it is in my blood. My grandfather was a builder who also developed new formulas for tile adhesives and set-up a bathroom and kitchen design family business.
I pursued a career in risk management and strategy in financial services. You would think that I fell quite far from the tree, but these two worlds are not that far apart. For me, design is all about understanding your client and finding the solutions to meet their needs, whether these are wellbeing, health, space, adding value, safety or making a space unique and different. Bringing interest and eccentricity to a space is what I seek to deliver across my projects. I have always been attracted to architecture and admire the works that combine architecture, interior design and engineering to develop statement buildings and architectural focal points in a space. This is why I particularly loved our final project as we were given creative freedom where I designed a glass and timber ceiling feature to connect different parts of the space. It excites me to combine innovative thinking with the practical needs of a client and offer a solution that works, regardless of budget or other constraints. I had to put this into practice when undertaking the refurbishment of my own home where space and budget were some of the constraints. Where able to see the bigger picture, I can explore any level of detail, which proved critical for our third project, the joinery detailing. I really enjoyed intricately dissecting every single element of the construction process and rebuilding it into a workable and interesting result, or for the Dyson exhibition stand where I had to sharply ramp up in lighting and interactive technologies.
When asked what inspires me, it’s honestly everything! I seek inspiration anywhere, whether this be in particular spaces, through nature and culture, or in conversations with relatives and friends. Keep your eyes and ears open.
Designers can really make a difference to how people live and work and this is what I truly want to be a part of.
Abou t Me. . .
Sonia Bourruel 10
Rehabilitation Centre Design02.
03.Joinery
Detailed Design
Por t folio Con ten t
01.Restaurant
Design
04.Exhibition
Stand Design
Competition Reception Room Design05.
06.2 Bed
Apartment Design
Pre KLCRefurbishment Live Personal Project 07.
Sketch Model - Photoshop render Sketch Model - Light Testing
Bespoke designed Mural - From hand sketch to 3D in SketchUp
Sketch Model - Light Testing
Commercial Project
Restauran t Design - Carousel
Main restaurant - Architectural Mesh suspended feature - SketchUp and V-Ray render
Key Materials - From Top Left clockwise:- Washrooms flooring, wall tiles and paint- Bar Tiles, Leathers and Walls Micro concrete- Dining Tiles, Architectural Mesh, Leathers,
Reclaimed wood and kitchen tiles- Wine cellar micro concrete, brass and leather
The BriefDevelop a design proposal that reflects a consistently changing line-up of experiences.
The ConceptThe Concept for the design is “Unexpected Fusion” implemented with Deconsctructivism.
The Design ProposalThe design is executed through deconstructivism that has been implemented through deconstructed mirrored glass ceiling structure and throughout the design.The key features of the design are: - A place that triggers and brings different
encounters together - flexible and varied seating, allowance for online workshops.
- Different feelings in dedicated spaces - distinct decors matching the feel to be triggered in each area.
- Unleash the essence - architecturally and commercially (selling the Chef’s of the moment special ingredients at the end of dinner).
Commercial grade and sustainable materials are used to reflect Carousel’s branding. The design has been developed to be inclusive and in line with Part B, K and M Building Regulations.
Exploded Plan - 3D View SketchUp rendered in V-Ray
Elevation - V-Ray and Photoshop render
Section - V-Ray and Photoshop render
Wine Cellar - SketchUp, V-Ray and Photoshop render
Reflected Ceiling Plan - AutoCAD
Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
Main Restaurant - SketchUp, V-Ray and Photoshop renderGarden Bar - SketchUp, V-Ray and Photoshop render
Skills used in Project
Concept and Design Development
Space Planning
Building Regulations review
3D Sketch Model
Hand sketches and renders
Technical Drawings including Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
3D Modelling - SketchUp
Rendering in Photoshop and V-Ray
Materials & FF&E sourcing and Budgeting
Interview with Restaurant Owner
Client Presentation
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Neurokinex Rehabili ta t ion Space
Entrance - SketchUp and Photoshop render
Sensory Room - SketchUp and V-Ray render
Meeting Exercising Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render
The BriefNeurokinex is a charity that offers personalised neurological rehabilitation for various forms of paralysis. Propose creative but budget-conscious design for the teenagers rehabilitation space that responds to the needs of staff and visitors and creatively communicates and represents the needs, values and aspirations of the clients.
The ConceptThe Concept for the design is “Elevate”
The Design ProposalThe design delivers a space that provides a range of treatments to meet every teenager’s needs and conditions. The mood is meant to feel light, yet dynamic, and transpose support and independence. Normalising the space and targeting a young audience regardless of their impairments became the priority.
In response to the client’s request to create a ‘bright space’ with a ‘mature rainbow scheme’, a vibrant and fresh approach to colours has been decided.With some impairments being more responsive to colour over text, it was proposed that graphic symbols should be incorporated into a wayfinding system.
Commercial Group Project - L ive Cl ient
Waiting Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render
Skills used in Project
Space Planning
Design Development
Building Regulations review
3D Modelling - SketchUp
Rendering in Photoshop
Materials and FF&E sourcing
Budgeting
Interviews with:- Health professionals, - Parents of disabled children, - Other rehabilitation centre, - Inclusive design researcher - Climbing wall supplier
Live Client PresentationSpace Planning - SketchUp
Rendered Plan Zoning and Way Finding
X-Ray 3D Section - SketchUp
X-Ray 3D Section - SketchUp
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Meeting Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render
Fireplace & Home Cinema Joinery
Resident ial ProjectThe BriefResidential Detailing. Create a detailed design for a wall between an informal kitchen-diner and the small home-cinema room, while waiting for confirmation of planning permission. Slate and Oak were the assigned materials for this Brief.
The ConceptThe Concept received for this design is “A cosy black and white home”
The Design ProposalThis work sits across stages 3 & 4 of the RIBA Plan of Work. The Design had to include - A ribbon fire on the dining room side. - A recessed TV & integrated AV on the
cinema side- Integrated lighting (accent) behind the
TV- Design specification of suitable
architectural detailingSlate and Oak were the main materials employed for this designed. With a strong focus on sustainability, sourcing location and type of materials were carefully selected.
Special finishes of materials were applied in order to deliver an aged industrial look and feel. Anodised bespoke aluminium doors and vertical gardens complement the style.
Construction of the walls included consideration for fire retardant and noise containment structure and materials - exploded wall illustration hereafter.
Lighting technology and premium Hi Fi system were sourced and designed to deliver an optimum experience. Fireplace Wall - SketchUp, V-Ray and Photoshop render Detailed Drawings
SketchUp Exploded Walls
Home Cinema Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render
Skills used in Project
Design Development
Detailed Drawing
Building Regulations review
Technical Drawings incl. Detailing - AutoCAD
Hand detailed drawing
3D Modelling - SketchUp
Rendering in Photoshop and V-Ray
Materials analysis and sourcing
Joinery walls Transection Cut - AutoCad
Cinema Room wall Elevated Section - AutoCad
Key Materials - Oak & Slate
Fireplace wall Elevated Section - AutoCad
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Fireplace Wall - SketchUp and Photoshop render
The BriefA visible and powerful presence that reflects the Brand Identity.The brief for this Commercial project was to design an island exhibition stand for Dyson.
The ConceptThe Concept for this design is “Catalyst”.
The Design ProposalShow the unseen, inspired by Dyson Pure Cool fan blades: - The brand’s catalyst position would be reaffirmed
through the overall design and designed experiences on stand.
- The unseen would be materially revealed through Augmented Reality when placing smart devices in front of the installations.
Innovative materials such as Fabricoil have been used for an industrial style.
The experiences are materialised through features such as Fibre Optic installation and polyurethane spheres filled with Helium pre-programmed to react to level of crowding.
The design has been developed to be inclusive and in line with Part M Building Regulations.
Ex hibi t ion Stand - Dyson
Commercial Project
Key Materials
Outside of the Stand - SketchUp and Photoshop render
General Arrangement Plan - Rendered
Reflected Ceiling Plan - AutoCAD
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Sketch Model Initial Developments - SketchUp Exterior Elevation- AutoCAD
The Today & Tomorrow
The Technology
“The Today & Tomorrow” experience - SketchUp and Photoshop render
“The Technology” experience - SketchUp and Photoshop render
Skills used in Project
Concept and Design Development
Space Planning
Building Regulations review
Technical Drawings including Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
Sketch Model
Hand sketches and renders
3D Modelling - SketchUp
Rendering in Photoshop
Materials sourcing
Interviews with Lighting Designer, Architectural Mesh supplier and Inclusive Design researcher
Client Presentation
Sonia B.
Recept ion Room - Por ta Romana
Resident ial Project - Competit ion
Inspiration
The BriefDesign a formal reception room using pieces from the Porta Romana collection of lighting and furniture. The clients: a couple with three children, whose main residence is in the Cotswolds, looking for this space to be a base for the family as well as an entertainment space for clients and friends.
The ConceptIn line with the clients’ profile and needs and Porta Romana brand, the Concept for this design was “Reunion” delivered through Organic Architecture.
The Design ProposalNature, became prevalent as a vector to unite and harmonise the different needs for the couple in a city environment. The intention was to obtain a playful and different feel throughout the space. Selected pieces from Porta Romana have been customised in size and finishes to offer
a bespoke design. A selection of noble, enduring and natural fabrics and materials - such as Tadelakt flooring - have been selected through the scheme. Technology for this design included fitted Sonos system and connected Lutron lighting.
East Elevation - AutoCAD
North Elevation - AutoCAD
Key Furniture and Finishings
Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
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Skills used in Project
Concept and Design Development
Space Planning
Technical Drawings incl. Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
Hand sketches and renders
3D Modelling - SketchUp
Rendering in Photoshop
Materials and FF&E sourcing
Reception Room - Hand sketch hand rendred
Reception Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render Reception Room - SketchUp and Photoshop render
The Brief“Not just another show apartment”.Design a newly acquired apartment in Battersea.The client: an interior designer, a lover of nature, enthusiastic entertainer, requiring the space to accommodate both her working and socialising life.
The ConceptThe Concept for this design is “Balancing Contrast”.
The Design ProposalThe intent: deliver a home that provides a sanctuary feel with clean lines and maximum use of natural light as well as an ample storage capacity.
The design provides the client balance, privacy and functionality in her home while energising her through the journey.
Unique features developed for this apartment included:- Interior gardens and suspended gardens, - Japanese tub in the bedroom - Garden wall in the bedroom- A curved main partition wall separating the
client’s private and entertaining spaces.
2Bed Apar tmen t in Bat ter sea
Resident ial Project
Living Dining Space - Hand sketch hand rendred
Inspiration Sketch Initial Layout Sketch Model Initial Layout
Key Finishings Sketch Model
Skills used in Project
Concept and Design Development
Space Planning
Technical Drawings incl. Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
3D Sketch Model
Hand sketches and renders
Materials sourcing
Client Presentation
Lighting Plan - AutoCAD
Living Dining Space - Hand sketch hand rendred
Inspiration Sketch Sketch ModelSection - AutoCAD and partial render in Photoshop
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Illustrations of Final Result
4Bed House in Bounds Green
Resident ial L ive Project
The BriefRefurbishment project intending to optimise space and circulation flow inside and to the outside on the ground floor of a small
Victorian Home. Redesign the bathroom on the 1st floor. Improve electrics and lighting.
The Design ProposalThe scope of work included design, sourcing and project management of the refurbishment project with a limited budget.The intent was to provide a modern industrial feel while conserving and reviving original features in the property.
Detail of works undertaken on the ground floor are provided in the detailed drawing.
The refurbishment included:- Opening of walls and moving of outside
openings to the garden
- Design and sourcing of a new kitchen, doors and windows
- Design and fitting of new electrics and lighting
- Sourcing of materials, radiators, and bespoke upper cabinets for the kitchen
- Project management
Key challenges included phasing of timelines with deliveries that were coming from abroad, the handling of fragile materials, the access and storage space in the property, living in the property while undertaking the building work.
After Building Work
Skills used in Project
Design Development for refurbishment including lighting
Regulations and planning application requirements review
FF&E and Material sourcing all over Europe
Contractors and Surveyors contracting and management
Project Management - including scope of work and responsibilities allocation, budget and timeline management
Budget Management
Snagging Review
People management and problem solving
Technical Drawings - AutoCAD
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After Building WorkBefore Building Work During Building Work
C on t a c t D e t a i l s
Sonia Bourruel
soniabourruel@y ahoo.com
07811372730
@soniabdsgn
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