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SHANTI OKAWA

INTERIOR ARCHITECT



HOSPITALITY
RETAIL

PUBLIC SPACE

BREAKAWAY
HOTEL|BAR|LOUNGE

THIS PROJECT EXPERIMENTED WITH TRANSPOSING EMOTION INTO
PHYSICAL FORMS, STARTING WITH TWO DIMENSIONAL IMAGES,
MOVING TO A THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND RESULTING IN
A FINAL ARCHITECTURAL FORM. THE FEELING WORDS STRESSED,
FOCUSED AND FREE WERE COMBINED TO CREATE A COHESIVE, EYE-
CATCHING HOTEL DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED CLIENT.

STRESSED. FOCUSED. FREE.



BREAKAWAY

THEMES OF THE BAR/RESTAURANT WERE CARRIED THROUGH TO THE
HOTEL ROOMS, MADE FROM RECYCLED SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO GO
ALONG WITH THE CLIENT’S FOCUS ON ADAPTIVE REUSE. UNIQUE
STORAGE SOLUTIONS AND CUSTOM FURNITURE WERE DESIGNED TO
ACCOMODATE FOR THE LONG NARROW SPACES.



LAYERING THE NEW AND THE OLD

BEFORE IT WAS A HARWARE STORE, THE TEMPE
HARDWARE BUILDING FUNCTIONED AS AN ODD FELLOWS
HALL WITH THE FOCUS OF PROMOTING CHARITY AND
UNITY. IN ORDER TO REBRAND THIS HISTORICAL
BUILDING INTO A HIGH-END EXCLUSIVE RETAIL
STORE FOR PRADA, A NEW FLAGSHIP STORE WAS
DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT THIS CONTRADICTION OF
INTENTION THROUGH THE IMPOSITION OF DYNAMIC
BANDS WHICH CREATE
AN ALTERNATING
RHYTHMN BETWEEN THE
OLD AND THE NEW, AND
TRANSITION FROM A
MONUMENTAL SCALE,
TO AN OCCUPIABLE
SCALE, AND END AT
THE HUMAN SCALE IN
ORDER TO GRADUALLY
MAKE PRADA MORE
RELATABLE TO ITS
NEW AUDIENCE IN
TEMPE.

DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH CHI WANG



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INTERACTIVE MOBILE APP
ALLOWS FOR USERS TO STAY
UP TO DATE ON CURRENT
EVENTS WITHIN THE
STADIUM. OUR BRANDING
STRATEGY IS TO PROVIDE
VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY
TO ENGAGE 9 DIFFERENT
TOPICS CHOSEN TO TARGET
PERSONAL INTERESTS.

ABOVE: THE SUNDECK ON THE NORTH END OF THE STADIUM PROVIDES A FLEXIBLE
GATHERING SPACE WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENTS.
LEFT: COMFORTABLE LOUNGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE SPACE ALLOWS FOR STUDENTS
ANDVISITORS TO RELAX AND INTERACT THROUGH GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT.
RIGHT: CUSTOM FOLD-UP CHAIR WAS DESIGNED FOR GREATER SPACE CONTROL,
WHILE PROVIDINGA SIMPLE AND ACCESSIBLE PLACE TO RELAX.

DESIGNED IN
COLLABORATION WITH:
-CAROLINA HAROS
-ASHLYN HARROP
-SARA SUZUKI
-CAI NI

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ
-Interior Design Candidate, Expected graduation, May 2017
-Residential Studio, Fall 2014 Proffessor- Elena Rocchi

-Hospitality Studio, Spring 2015 Instructor- Sherry Engle
-Retail Studio, Fall 2015 Professors- Jose Bernardi & Brie Smith

-Educational Studio, Current Instructor- Laura LeGoullon

-Honors College Candidate, Expected graduation, May 2017

COPPERSTAR REPERTORY COMPANY CHANDLER, AZ
-CHOREOGRAPHER/DANCE INSTRUCTOR JAN 2009- JUNE 2015

-Create musical theatre numbers for varying skill levels.
-Direct, organize and plan rehearsals for groups of 30-80 people, of various age
groups.
-Collaborate professionally with fellow directors and music directors.
-Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, and teach correct dance
techniques to help prevent injuries.

-SUMMER CAMP STAFF MEMBER JUN 2009- JUNE 2015

-Supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, and on field trips.
-Arrive on time each day to attend staff meetings and to greet students/parents
upon arrival.
-Run check-in/out desk, and answer/mediate any questions or concerns from parents.

GORDON BIERSCH BREWING COMPANY TEMPE, AZ
-SERVER/HOSTESS JULY 2015- PRESENT

-Take/serve food and beverages orders to patrons and collect payment.
-Perform cleaning duties, and sidework while working in a team.
-Answer phones to take reservations or to-go orders,
-Greet, seat, and thank guests, and answer customer concerns.

SHANTI OKAWA

-Strong verbal and personal communication skills
-Adaptable and works well under pressure
-Excellent multitasker, decision maker, and critical thinker
-Passionate creative mind and dedicated worker

-ASU Dean’s List Fall 2013- Fall 2015 (GPA of 3.5 or higher)
-Barrett, The Honors College student

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[email protected]
(480)-254-9965
1514 E. Laredo St.
Chandler, AZ 85225
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