Kotanko_Portfolio 2.28

SARA KOTANKO
Interior Design | Graphic Design | Photography

ABOUT
I grew up in a large family, with parents who encouraged creative thinking. I first
became interested in interior design when I was a young girl watching design shows
with my sister. I started at Andrews University in 2011 where I completed a minor in
graphic design, and helped pioneer the new interior design program. I have a passion
for creating spaces that welcome people, inspire new ways of thinking, and help
promote healthy indoor environments. Traveling has had a huge impact on my view
of design and the world; it has helped flavor my work and changed my perspective.
CONTACT
P: 916.494.3323
E: sara.kotanko@gmail.com
W: sarakotanko.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

WIGHTMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
[BENTON HARBOR, MI]
Wightman & Associates, Inc. is an engineering,
surveying, architecture, GIS, and environmental firm
in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The project seen here
is a remodel of their lobby and administration area.
I worked under Marissa Kovatch during the course
of this project. She was the senior designer for the
company at the time of this project.
HOLD FOR PLAN

Main Lobby
President’s Office

Adminstration Meeting Space

Adminstration Meeting Space
Conference Room

HOSPITALITY
[ST. JOSEPH, MI]
The project is a mid-size facility that would accommodate a hotel, small
innovation center, and retail. The location of this project is St. Joseph,
Michigan. (EXPLAIN MORE HERE)
*The media for this project were Revit drawings, rendered in Revit.
FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT

FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT

FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT

FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT

FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT
FULL SPREAD RENDERING

FINAL 4th YEAR PROJECT

Upholstery and Wall Finishes

Window Treatments and Flooring Finishes

MIXED USE PROJECT
[BENTON HARBOR, MI]
This mixed use project was a sanitarium in Benton
Harbor, Michigan.
The client was asking for the following:
- A health-oriented restaurant, able to seat 100 people.
- A small book store/library, minimum 1,000 sq ft.
- A small gallery area.
- Classrooms and laboratories.
- A small fitness center, minimum 2,000 sq ft.
- Administrative offices.
- A rehabilitation center or shelter, including 8-12
transient dwelling units.
Second Floor Space Plan
*The media for this project were hand drawings, rendered
in Photoshop.
First Floor Space Plan
Building Section A

Interior Elevation A
Interior Elevation B
Restaurant Space Plan
Building Section B

Material and Finish Selections

MODELS AND MATERIALS

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
[BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
This project was a renovation plan for the Trinity Lutheran
Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The church basement
was in need of some freshening; it included space planning
and material selection for the fellowship hall, two lobbies,
and a classroom.
The second project featured here was also for the Trinity
Lutheran Church. It was a collaborative project with two
designers, Celeena Seats and Keila Creed, where I did space
planning, material selection, and lighting design for the
community center on the site.
*The media for this project were hand drawings, rendered
in color pencil.
Church Basement Space Plan

Youth Room Rendering
Cafe Area Rendering

New Lobby Rendering
Elevator Lobby Rendering
Fellowship Hall Rendering

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
[BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
The second project featured here was also for the Trinity Lutheran Church. It
was a collaborative project with two designers, Celeena Seats and Keila Creed,
where I did space planning, material selection, and lighting design for the
community center on the site.
*The media for this project was hand drawings, rendered in Photoshop.
Interior Bird’s Eye Rendering
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed
Community Center Section Perspective
Group Project with Celeena Seats & Keila Creed

Community Center Space Plan
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed
Original Chandelier Design
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed
Community Center Ceiling Plan
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed
Sconce Lighting Design
Group Project with Celeena
Seats & Keila Creed

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH DAYCARE
[BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI]
This project was a renovation plan for the Trinity Lutheran Church Daycare
in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The program included two classrooms, and a
hallway. It included space planning and material selection that met all the
requirements for children ages zero to six.
*The media for this project was hand drawings, rendered with color pencils.
Play House Perspective

Room 1 Elevation A
Room 1 Space Plan
Room 1 Elevation B

Room 2 Elevation A
Room 2 Elevation B
Room 2 Space Plan
Kitchen Elevations C & D

COUNTRY DWELLING
[EMPIRE, MI]
This residential project was to be a small home, 1300 to 1700
sq ft in a new neighborhood in Empire, Michigan. The house
structure was heavy timber, with sip panels for the exterior walls.
It was meant to be a home for aging in place, with at least one
bedroom on the ground floor. There is also a granny flat above the
garage, which is located off the alley at the rear of the property.
One major requirement for this project was that it have one
special place.
*The media for this project was hand drawings, black and white.
Interior Perspective of Special Place
Roof & Site Plan

Granny Flat - Second Floor
Second Floor Space Plan
Garage Plan - First Floor
First Floor Space Plan

Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Garage & Granny Flat Rear Elevation
Site Side Elevation

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Proposed New Eau Claire Fruit Exchange Logo

Proposed Redesign Eau Claire Fruit Exchange Logo

Proposed Redesign Andrews Academy Logo

Proposed New Andrews Academy Logo

Andrews University School of
Architecture & Interior Design
Year End Exhibition Logo

The School of Architecture & Interior Design Presents
Featuring the work of Architecture &
Interior Design students from 2015-2016.
Sunday 24 April 2016
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Art & design gallery
Smith hall
Andrews University
Aggregate will continue daily Monday 25 April
2016 to Thursday 28 April 2016, 9 am -9 pm.
Presented By
Andrews University School of
Architecture & Interior Design
Year End Exhibition Poster
24 April 2016
6 pm - 9 pm
Smith Hall
Andrews University
Andrews University School of
Architecture & Interior Design
Year End Exhibition Booklet Cover
PRESENTED BY
Andrews University School of Architecture &
Interior Design Year End Exhibition Invitation

Fox Lake Logo
Fox Lake
Oregon LDO Condensed Black, Coolvetica
Coffee Lake Logo
Coffee
Aladin Regul

Fox Lake
Oregon LDO Condensed Black, Coolvetica
LAKE
Lake
ar, Aliquam
Indian Lake Logo
Indian Lake
Fox Lake
AC Big Serif Oregon LDO Condensed Black, Coolvetica

The Figure Within
Three Part Photo & Photoshop Series
The Figure Within
Three Part Photo & Photoshop Series

The Figure Within
Three Part Photo & Photoshop Series

The Figure Within
Three Part Photo & Photoshop Series
The Moose - Inspired by Theodore Van Doesberg’s “The Cow”

A Name Means A Lot - Inspired by Fritz Schleifer’s “Bauhaus Ausstellung”

PHOTOGRAPHY

P: 916.494.3323
E: sara.kotanko@gmail.com
W: sarakotanko.com