Client | Harrington College of Design 

Project Completed : Spring 2013

Description | Kick Start Resource Center provides a safe environment for struggling mothers and children in impoverished neighborhoods. Kick Start is a safe place that enables young and impoverished families with resources at a developmentally essential stage of life. 

The Center is designed to care for

    - Mothers through all stages of pregnancy 

    - Single mothers, providing support such as: employment, childcare, housing, rehabilitation, sanctuary

 -Infants and young children

Domain 5 is a residential project focusing on the adaptive reuse of 5 shipping containers to create a waterfront home in Drakes Bay, California. It is surrounded by beauty and nature, while maintaining close proximity to the cultural hub of San Francisco. 

The residence features stunning views that can be taken in through the  extensive windows used throughout the residence and easy beach access.

The home uses environmentally friendly features to additionally minimize its carbon footprint. The site design includes the use of geothermal energy and passive daylight harvesting through the extensive use of energy efficient windows. Though adaptable to other locations, the design is ideal for California because of its eco-friendly design.

Client: Harrington College of Design 

Project Completed: Fall 2013

The assignment was to design the interior of a single level home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths using the program Google Sketchup. 

Client | Harrington College of Design

Project Completed | ( Work In Progress)

Description | Urban Cube is a 3 story, single-family home located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. It is designed for a family who wants comfort, space, and safety in the city. 

Software: Revit, 3DS Max

These are hand renderings of interior and exterior spaces. 

This is a selection of pieces from my digital sketchbooks. They are drawn digitally, using either the app Paper 53 or Procreate on an Ipad Gen 3 with a Bamboo Stylus by Wacom.

Check out my blog at  http://raquellarsen.tumblr.com/, to see works in progress and a complete sketchbook.