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Theoretical project completed at Savannah College of Art and Design in Spring 2020 as a 4 student team.
THE RETREAT
The Retreat is a collaborative project completed by a team of SCAD students working with real life clients on a theoretical home. The course was partnered with Kravet, bringing to the project a selection of furniture, decorative pieces, and textiles. This design is driven by the eclectic taste of the client and will create a union of traditional and modern elements. A muted palette and reflective surfaces will allow for clean lines, while varied textures will bring warmth and comfort. Moments of bright colors will be incorporated to reflect the youthful spirit of the client's two girls.
The Clients
The Kaplans are a husband and wife pair currently based out of Manhattan. Lauren Kaplan works in business development and sales for Ducduc and The New Traditionalists, both New York City based furniture companies. Nick Kaplan is President of Fashion to Figure, a women’s retail brand also based out of New York City. Together they enjoy spending time with their two daughters visiting museums, going to the park, and exploring all that the city has to offer. Lauren’s style includes patterns, textures, and color, while Nick’s style can be described as clean and minimal. Both value art and include various art pieces in their home, as well as reclaimed antique furniture pieces.
The Concept
This design is driven by the eclectic taste of the client and will create a union of traditional and modern elements. A muted palette and reflective surfaces will allow for clean lines, while varied textures will bring warmth and comfort. Moments of bright colors will be incorporated to reflect the youthful spirit of the client's two girls. a place where you can all disconnect from your life in the city and connect as a family.
The Home
3013 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill, GA
This unique Antebellum home sits on a beautiful lot and has an amazing view of the Kilkenny Creek. Built in 1845, the two outbuildings were used as an exterior kitchen and a garage.
The Main House
The Guest House
The Pool House
1st Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
2nd Floor
The plan of the house was designed keeping in mind the needs of the family. The key gathering areas face the view of Kilkenny Creek and the master suite is located to the right of the home, ensuring privacy from outdoor traffic. Moving upstairs, the second level of the home is a more private and intimate space, utilized mostly by the daughters. To the left of the landing is the gallery wall which overlooks the living room. Behind the landing are girls’ bedrooms, joined together by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom as well as an upper loft. The bathroom can also be accessed through the landing, leading directly into the water closet for guests to use without having to enter the bedrooms. In order to aid in the privacy of the family and guests, we created an exterior guest house. The interior of this space draws inspiration from the main home and acts as a continuation of it. A lofted second floor allows for a feeling of airiness and connection. Moving on to the final space, the pool house ties to the design aspects of the main house with a twist inspired by a joke between client and team (Imagine Miami Vice). The layout allows for interior and exterior spaces to entertain and use to your benefit.
My Renderings
The Master Lounge
Entering through the hallway off of the living room, you are welcomed into the master suite by a double sided fireplace. On the other side is the master lounge. The lounge includes ample seating to enjoy the fireplace, watch movies, and enjoy quality time. The materiality is kept simple in the upholstery of each furniture piece, with the addition of playful accent pillows and the rug. Near the entrance of the master lounge is a wet bar including a mini fridge and plenty of cabinet storage.
The Foyer
Simple in its design, it plays a key role in the flow of the home, leading through the rest of the first floor and up to the second floor. The space is kept clean and bright. There is marriage of the modern style in the accent chair and rug with the traditional style seen in the mirror and chandelier. The same contrast can be seen in the custom wall molding and iron railing along the staircase.
The Landing
Coming up the staircase from the foyer leads directly into the upstairs landing. This space is meant to be a casual sitting area for the whole family. It is central to all upstairs spaces and serves as a meeting point, inviting everyone to come together and relax for a moment. The landing, while casual, is a personal space for the family. Included in the design are the family dresser and chairs, refinished to better suit the styles. The dresser is repainted in a slate gray with gold drawer pulls. The legs of the chairs are painted black and reupholstered in a blue velvet from Kravet, keeping the gold accent on the top of the legs of the chairs. The color scheme of the space merges the mature blue color used throughout the majority of the home with the fun and playful pink reflecting the presence of the girls.
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