Meet Lara Gardner
Interior Design Portfolio
About Lara Gardner
The Story
I have my BA and Honours in Interior Design, I am planning to complete my Masters in Interior Design in the next few years. I pride myself on thinking outside the box to create a healthier and sustainable environment by creating new sustainable ideas and innovative methods in interior design. I am passionate about sustainability and creating new designs that have never been seen before by incorporating nature into them. I am a proactive person and a well-rounded achiever with a keen sensitivity to those around me, including animals. I have a strong sense of adventure and love for the outdoors.
For more information about working with Lara Gardner, get in touch or check out their comprehensive Interior Design Portfolio.
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Design Philosophy:
I have my BA and Honours in Interior Design, I am planning to complete my Masters in Interior Design in the next few years. I pride myself on thinking outside the box to create a healthier and sustainable environment by creating new sustainable ideas and innovative methods in interior design. I am passionate about sustainability and creating new designs that have never been seen before by incorporating nature into them. I am a proactive person and a well-rounded achiever with a keen sensitivity to those around me, including animals. I have a strong sense of adventure and love for the outdoors.
“Good architecture lets nature in”
Mario Pei
Services
The Full Package
Research
Establishing the project scope, budget, and timeline.
Conducting a site survey.
Conducting research to better understand the design problem better.
Concept and Design Development
3D Models & Renders
3D Renders
Technical working drawings.
Specifications, purchasing, & project management.
Attend site meetings, inspect the site regularly and monitor progress.
Creating concepts & Preliminary schematic designs based on the client brief.
Choosing materials, fittings, & furniture.
Making concept & mood boards for the client.
Space Planning & furniture arrangements.
Custom Designs
Custom Designs with details:
- Furniture
- Shop fitting
- Accessories
CV
Lara Gardner
Personal Profile
I have my BA and Honours in Interior Design, I am planning to complete my Masters in Interior Design in the next few years. I pride myself on thinking outside the box to create a healthier and sustainable environment by creating new sustainable ideas and innovative methods in interior design.
I am passionate about sustainability and creating new designs that have never been seen before by incorporating nature into them.
I am a proactive person and a well rounded achiever with a keen sensitivity to those around me, including animals.
I have a strong sense of adventure and love for the outdoors.
Skills & Strengths
Excellent communication skills.
Strong ability to take in, assimilate and process new information and then apply it to different situations.
Excellent ability to interact and engage with people of all ages.
I am a proactive person with practical skills and knowledge in a wide range of skills.
Confident in learnt abilities with a keen interest in growing and learning new skills.
Hard-working with a dedicated work ethic.
Nurturing and caring with a keen interest in people and animals with a desire to connect and help others.
I strive to be honest and trustworthy at all times.
Education
Vega Pretoria: University 2019-2022
I completed my Honours year in Interior Designer in 2022. I achieved 4 distinctions in first year, and 5 distinctions in second year, and 6 distinctions in third year achieving a 77% average in my third year. I graduated with distinction for a BA in Interior Design. I graduated with distinction in my Honours year with an average of 78%.
Treverton College: Primary & High school 2013-2018
I attended Treverton College from grade 7 to 12. I was a boarder and loved every minute I was there, I grasped all opportunities presented to me which enabled me to become independent, strong minded and loving. I played first team hockey, achieved half colours for first aiding and service and achieved my honors for Singing. I also was head of the outreach team where we made beanies for under privileged communities.
St Dunstans School: Primary school 2010-2012
I attended this school from grade 4 to 6.
Courses & Achievements
First Aid Course: 2016-2018 Level 3
I did my level 3 first aid course and did many hours of service.
Presidents Award: 2017-2018 Bronze
In my last years of school I completed my Bronze Presidents Award
KZN Midlands Youth Choir: 2016-2017 Soprano
I received my honors at school for singing and travelled to England and Wales with the Youth choir.
Trauma Support Course: 2019-2020 Trauma Support SA
I went on a course to help people and empower them when they have been through a traumatic experience.
UGREEN Sustainable architecture course: 2021 UGREEN
I did a 5 day course in sustainable architecture and received a certificate.
UGREEN Sustainable Interior Design Course: 2021 UGREEN
I did a 5 day course in sustainable interior design and received a certificate.
*Certificates and references available on request
Work Experience
2019-2022: House and Pet Sitting:
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Looking after all different animals
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Looking after peoples homes when they go away
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Walking dogs and cleaning houses
50 Hours
Waterkloof High School
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Designed an Innovation Centre for the school with different types of interactive seating and relax areas.
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A new layout and design for the robotics classroom.
30 Hours
DSICT Internet providers owner.
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Flipped the old office building into a bachelor flat for the owner.
02 February 2022- Current
Ovum Corporation
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Creating 3D models of pedestrian and vehicle bridges, as well as culverts, and green buildings.