Design Awareness 2004
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2004 AWARDS : Theresa Bradley Student Award : Entrants Printer Friendly Version
 
Name: Jessica Bailey
School: Utah State University
Project Name: Salt Lake City International Airport
 
   
Project Description:
Forms shift. Rich, vibrant colors fluctuate. Irregular surfaces reflect variegated textures. Transparent walls and whimsical sculpture combine with the flow and fluidity of movement. These begin design of the Salt Lake City Airport , Terminal Two.

A succession of Symmetry and curves welcome you from any entrance or gate. Ticketing counters undulate with curves creating interest while making access much easier. Enjoy the luxury of first class, bypassing the wait in long lines and continue seamlessly onto the next step of travel. A glance at the floor reveals intertwining circles creating shapes and interest in a custom terrazzo floor design. A curving escalator takes travelers to a new second level. As you reach the top, the floor is a mist of colors. Fiber optic lighting placed beneath glass panels display a rainbow of colors, lighting the traveler's path.

Approach security in a new light, knowing that convenience awaits you in your pass through screening. The area for security equipment has been doubled, and an organized floor plan makes this leg of your journey feel brief and un-hasseled.

If you are visiting or just returning home, a new meet and greet area created on the second level makes greeting arrivals logical-no more waiting in a traffic path at the bottom of the stairs. Custom designed seating places people back to back and face to face. Large or small, your group can sit together while you wait. Your view of the terminal below is unobstructed and the view is amazing. Custom sculpture rises above the first floor with curves and emotion. Its height guides your eye upward and you gaze upon a ceiling of round translucent lighting.

Your luggage is waiting on the first level down the curved escalators. Signage to baggage claim and other locations is obvious yet tasteful. The curves of the baggage claim area are reminiscent of the second level custom seating, making maximum use of the space; creating unity within the terminal. Information areas with interactive touch-screen panels are nearby to answer any questions you might have about entertainment, hotels, or travel.

Design shapes, colors, and textures were inspired by the kaleidoscope, an instrument whose reflective surfaces are so arranged that changes of position exhibit an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. Utah Kaleidoscope is showy, bold, and unforgettable. Terminal two will be a kaleidoscope of boldness, welcoming, and unforgettable beauty.

Biography:
I lead a charmed life. It is full of amazing people and many opportunities for personal growth and development of talents. One of the great opportunities for skill development and personal satisfaction has come through my study of interior design.

I have had a love for art since I was little. My parent's encouragement and support in school classes and private lessons helped me acquire a talent in drawing and painting in many mediums.

While in high school, I enjoyed participating in an orchestra and a wind symphony group as a clarinetist. Two of the three years there I was principle leader in my section and I enjoyed the responsibility and challenge of organizing music and helping fellow students improve their own skills. The performances with a group and even a solo concerto helped me to expand and grow. I balanced carefully both art and music during those years and upon graduating from high school I was awarded multiple scholarships in academics and in art and music. I accepted a full honors scholarship from The College of Eastern Utah, and I began to pursue my college schooling there.

As an undergraduate fine arts student at the College of Eastern Utah I took a variety of art classes, exploring mediums like printmaking and watercolor, and enhanced my sketching and design skills. I have had my art published on the literary magazine covers at both the College of Eastern Utah and The Salt Lake community college. I have received merit awards for my art in shows and sold pieces of my work.

While studying at the College of Eastern Utah I met my husband, Ryan Bailey. After getting married, we moved to Logan to attend Utah State University where Ryan continued studying biology, and I began my adventure in Interior Design.

The Design world is so amazing to me. The way thoughts and ideas can become reality is fun and exciting. I have the privilege of working under experienced and talented professors who have experience in the commercial and residential design and architecture. Their efforts in my learning have made my skills what they are today and I am grateful for their contributions to my education.

My goal is to learn and become the best designer I can be. I want to learn design principles and apply them to create beautifully amazing spaces that appeal to the human senses. My introduction to the Theresa Bradley Spirit award was during last years Design Awareness Seminar. I was impressed with the supporting companies and the great opportunity of working with them. I made a goal to be a part of this competition and opportunity for an internship that would further my education. I feel that I have a lot of skills and ideas to contribute as an intern and anticipate the development of a mutually beneficial relationship with CCG Howells.