Hotel Rivera is located in Old Montreal close to the St. Lawrence River. It brings the experience of the riverfront as the interface between the water and the rustic urban-ness of Old Montreal into the spaces. Forms and materials show the contrast between the qualities of water - such as fluidity, transparency and reflectivity - and the urban - through rougher textures of the cobblestone streets and building facades. The spaces are an expression of the water hitting the shore, and the contrast between water and urban, reflective and rustic, smooth and tactile, and organic shaped and linear. Motifs and decorations are inspired by the fluid movements of river currents and underwater vegetation. Murals that line the hallways are created in collaboration with Montreal artists, in celebration of the river.
Bio With an MFA degree in Interior Design, a Master of Architecture degree, and experience in healthcare architecture, the driving force behind my designs is the experience of the user within the space. While I enjoy exploring different aesthetic styles for each project, my approach is rooted in research on the program, user, site, history and cultural qualities of the intended project. Design shapes commmunities, and I believe tasteful design choices should be for people of all backgrounds and socio economic statuses. Design equity is what I aim to achieve as a professional Interior Designer.
Other prizes - New York School of Interior Design Chairman's Award for Academic Excellence 2023 - Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition 2023 Student Winner - IDA 2023 Gold - IDA 2023 Bronze - IDA 2023 Honorable Mention - IDA 2022 Silver - LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022 Honorable Mention - New York School of Interior Design Institutional Scholarship
