Allison Thompson

Allison Thompson

Interior Design & Architecture
LaSalle College Vancouver

Switenia - Residential Design

CLIENT BRIEF: The project was to create a music retreat center located on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat. The island of Montserrat previously was the home to the music studio ‘Associated Independent Recording’ (AIR). AIR music studio was the “epicenter of the international music scene where musicians like Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney used to record their albums” (Uni). The music produced at AIR created a communal experience between the locals and artists. It was where over sixty albums were recorded by legendary musicians (Nessy). Devastatingly, in 1995, the Soufriere Hills Volcano in Montserrat erupted. This volcano led to evacuation of the island and specifically, where the AIR music studio was located, is now labeled as an exclusion zone. Today, the music studio is still abandoned and is engulfed by vegetation. Twenty years later the island of Monserrat’s economy and landscape has been revived since the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruption. As a result, the inhabitants and the government are seeking to design a new music studio space that holds the same prestige as the AIR music studio. This new music retreat center is part of the design competition entitled, ‘Tropical House’. The winner of the competition will be awarded a $20,000.00 grant towards building their music retreat center (Uni). ------------------------- DESIGN CONCEPT: The design of the Switenia accommodation spaces is to designed to create tranquility, relaxation and creative inspiration. The design will allow for the music residents to come into the space feeling relaxed, at home and to transport into a different creative space. The focus of the design will be on modernism and minimalism. The design will instill simplicity and clean lines in order to not over complicate the minds of the music residents. High ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows will be located throughout the design in order to create bright, open and spacious spaces. Unique curves are utilized throughout the design to encourage originality, organic movements and to reflect the forms of some musical instruments.

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Floor Plan Upper Level

Switenia Floor Plan Upper Level

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Floor Plan Lower Level

Switenia Floor Plan Lower Level

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Isometrics Display

Switenia Isometrics Display

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation

Switenia Exterior Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation

Switenia Exterior Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation

Switenia Exterior Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation

Switenia Exterior Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Section Drawing

Switenia Staircase Section Drawing

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Kitchen and Dining Room Elevation

Switenia Kitchen and Dining Room Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Bedroom Elevation

Switenia Bedroom Elevation

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Front Entrance Concept Sketch

Switenia Front Entrance Concept Sketch

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Concept Sketch

Switenia Exterior Concept Sketch

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Concept Sketch

Switenia Staircase Concept Sketch

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Dining Area Concept Sketch

Switenia Dining Area Concept Sketch

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Render

Switenia Exterior Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Render

Switenia Staircase Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Master Bedroom Render

Switenia Master Bedroom Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Master Bathroom Render

Switenia Master Bathroom Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Kitchen Area Render

Switenia Kitchen Area Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Patio Area Render

Switenia Patio Area Render

Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Floor Plan Upper Level
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Floor Plan Lower Level
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Isometrics Display
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Section Drawing
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Kitchen and Dining Room Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Bedroom Elevation
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Front Entrance Concept Sketch
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Concept Sketch
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Concept Sketch
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Dining Area Concept Sketch
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Exterior Render
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Staircase Render
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Master Bedroom Render
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Master Bathroom Render
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Kitchen Area Render
Interior Design & Architecture/LaSalle College Vancouver/Switenia Patio Area Render