M i h a i I a c o b I n t e r i o r D e s i g n P o r t f o l i o

P r o j e c t s

•  Hospitality Design – Boutique Hotel 1

•  Commercial Design – Gelateria

•  Museum Design

•  Residential Design

•  Residential Design – Historic Precedent

•  Environmental and Sustainable Design

•  Hospitality Design – Boutique Hotel 2

H o s p i t a l i t y D e s i g n 1

Project Description

The Arts Building, located at 336 West 37th

St., New York, NY 10018, was selected for

this project to be transformed into a modern

and elegant boutique hotel.

Design Statement

The building’s architecture of exposed bricks

and large windows inspired a contemporary

design that mixes an industrial look with the

luxury expected from a hotel competing to

attract the savvy and sophisticated traveling

public of the modern world.

G r o u n d F l o o r F u r n i t u r e P l a n

6 t h F l o o r F u r n i t u r e P l a n

B a r P e r s p e c t i v e

B a r F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

Flooring Countertop Bar Base Bar Stool Table Stool

Back Wall

Lighting

R e s t a u r a n t F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

Columns Flooring Walls Walls Banquette Lighting

K i n g S u i t e P e r s p e c t i v e

K i n g S u i t e F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

K i n g S u i t e B a t h r o o m

C o m m e r c i a l D e s i g n

Project Description

The project is a 24’ x 80’ gelateria located in

the vibrant city of Miami, with the client

intending the artisanal gelato to appeal to

both locals and tourists.

Design Statement

The concept for gelateria Affogato is

authenticity and tradition integrated within a

contemporary environment. The honesty of the

original method of making gelato is revealed in

the design by the use of exposed shelving and

brick + concrete on the walls. To achieve a

balance between tradition and modern times, I

integrated clean lines and quirky artwork by

local artists.

F u r n i t u r e P l a n

R C P a n d E l e c t r i c a l P l a n

W e s t P e r s p e c t i v e

F r o n t C o u n t e r P e r s p e c t i v e

F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

Table Top Flooring Table Chair

Front Window Stool

Front Counter Lounge Chair Lighting

M u s e u m D e s i g n

G r o u n d F l o o r P l a n

F i r s t F l o o r P l a n

S o u t h E l e v a t i o n a n d E a s t - W e s t S e c t i o n

I n t e r i o r D e t a i l i n g

Stair Elevation

Two-Hour-Rated Partition

Stair Detail

P h y s i c a l M o d e l I m a g e s

Project Description

This 1,800 sq. ft. condominium is located at

737 W Washington Blvd. in the trendy West Loop

neighborhood of Chicago. The Skybridge

building was designed by Perkins & Will in a

modernist architectural style, with dramatic

wrap-around views that make each unit feel

more spacious and airy.

Design Statement

The design of the Thompson residence was

inspired by the owners’ art collection and the

architecture of the Skybridge building. I

created a sleek and sophisticated environment

that feels contemporary and welcoming at the

same time. The living area is dominated by

various shades of gray, with contrasting

elements of black and white that break the

monotony and add interest to the space. The

extensive use of wood and the soft lines of

the master bedroom provide a serene atmosphere

that is more appropriate for privacy and

relaxation.

R e s i d e n t i a l D e s i g n

F u r n i t u r e P l a n

L i v i n g R o o m P e r s p e c t i v e

L i v i n g R o o m F u r n i t u r e & F i n i s h e s

Lounge Chair Wallpaper Table Lamp Flooring Rug

Dining Chair

Dining Pendant

Artwork Side Table

M a s t e r B e d r o o m P e r s p e c t i v e

R e s i d e n t i a l D e s i g n – H i s t o r i c P r e c e d e n t

Client Profile

Edward and Patricia Blackwell own a large

house in a residential neighborhood outside

the town of St. Charles, Illinois. They both

have British ancestry and are passionate

about art, antiques and travelling.

Design Statement

The interiors will display a traditional look

inspired by the Neoclassical and Rococo

designs of 18th century Britain, with colors

and patterns that will add a fresh and modern

look. Following the principles of Robert &

James Adam’s architecture, classical

proportion and symmetry will be the main

focus of my design.

F l o o r F i n i s h P l a n

L i v i n g R o o m E a s t E l e v a t i o n

L i v i n g R o o m E n t a b l a t u r e a n d F i r e p l a c e D e t a i l

Project Description

This project is located in Casuarina Beach on

the eastern coast of Australia. I based the

design of the house on the principles of passive

design, maximizing !north-facing daytime living

areas and using clerestory windows to take

advantage of winter sun and cooling summer

breezes. The open floor plan and the spacious

verandas allow for efficient cross ventilation

during the numerous hot days.

Design Statement

My design reflects the clients’ deep love for

the mid-century modern aesthetic, with geometric

patterns and muted colors inspired by this very

influential era. A warm, inviting atmosphere is

prevalent throughout the space thanks to the

light-toned wood in the flooring and the soft

yellow paint .

E n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d S u s t a i n a b l e D e s i g n

E x t e r i o r P e r s p e c t i v e s

F u r n i t u r e P l a n

L i v i n g R o o m / K i t c h e n P e r s p e c t i v e

M a s t e r B e d r o o m F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

B a t h r o o m F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

Countertop

Floor Tile Accent Wall Wall Tile Shower Tile

H o s p i t a l i t y D e s i g n 2

Adaptive Reuse

The Chicago Baptist Institute building is located on

the northeastern edge of the Washington Park

community area at 5120 S. King Dr., facing Washington

Park itself. Built between 1898-99, the former

Chicago Orphan Asylum Building was designed in the

Colonial Revival architectural style by Shepley,

Rutan & Coolidge. The building will be transformed

into an elegant boutique hotel that will reflect the

cultural roots of the neighborhood.

Concept Statement

In American history, the 1920s are considered a time

of great prosperity and technological, social and

cultural innovation. Also known as the Jazz Age, this

dynamic era coincided with the Harlem Renaissance

movement, when African-American writers, artists, and

community leaders promoted racial pride and a new

black consciousness on a scale never seen before.

F i r s t F l o o r P l a n

S e c o n d F l o o r P l a n

L o b b y P e r s p e c t i v e

L o b b y F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

K i n g S u i t e F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

B a t h r o o m F u r n i t u r e a n d F i n i s h e s

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