Leidy Seleiny Guerra Reyes
A passionate architect and Interior Decorator with experience developing spatial solutions in projects of different natures. Demonstrated mastery in rural and urban housing construction and able to deliver adequate solutions to client needs. Specialized in the development of realistic architectural designs for a specific budget. I am fueled by my passion for art, design and creative expressions. I consider myself a "forever student," eager to both build on my academic foundations in architecture and interior decorating and stay in tune with the latest materials, programs and design trends through continued coursework and professional development.
Cottage
In this project, it was essential to maintain a direct relationship between the interior and the exterior; large windows were included inviting to contemplate the beautiful surrounding landscape. Throughout the space, materials that evoke nature were used. Black has protagonism and brings identity to the space, while white and different shades of gray help to balance the visual weight of the room.
Hoteling Suite
Humber College is located in Adoobiigok, known as "Place of the Alders" in Anishinaabemowin, the Ojibwe language. Due to the traditional lands that Humber College is located on, Humber is part of the historical context of indigenous peoples. It acknowledges, honours, and respects the ancestors who lived on this land before and currently in the area. Considering that indigenous culture is part of the philosophy of Humber College as an educational institution, was pertinent to create the concept based on a renowned Canadian indigenous artist named Daphne Odjig. Humber College, as the client, wanted a workspace based on the Hoteling concept, giving particular importance to flexibility and productivity within the workspace. One of the project's main objectives was to develop a proposal suitable to the needs of current times, accessible, capable of promoting creativity and productivity and, at the same time, maintaining an atmosphere of collaborative work within the space. It was also essential to reflect the creative identity and feeling of authenticity that characterize the artist Daphne Odjig. One of the most interesting components of the proposal, is the statement wall made of plaster, where common elements within Daphne Odjig's artistic production are reflected, such as sinuous shapes, overlapping and organic shapes. The incorporation of plants within the space creates a direct connection with nature and maintains a more evident interior-exterior relationship. Finally, the built-in seating and working space next to the window offers an alternative and casual workspace, even if someone wants to take a break and just have a coffee while contemplating the surrounding nature. As for the colour palette, it's basically complex neutrals. Although black is abundant, its visual weight is balanced with white and gray, as well as the incorporation of blue and green elements. Finally, the different shades of wood, and the use of concrete and white surfaces creates a visually balanced environment.
Inclusive Kitchen
The clients wanted a kitchen that was appropriately adapted to their needs, evoked their identity and artistic nature and allowed adequate use of the space. One of the main objectives of this project was to achieve a proposal accessible in the same way by users with different conditions, abilities and habits. Also, to develop a timeless proposal, reflecting the creative intention and the feeling of authenticity. It was essential to pay special attention to the regulations and technical specifications that had to be taken into account to generate a kitchen according to universal design principles. An important aspect of the project was the creative identity of the users, it was necessary to create a space that was visually captivating and that told a story, just like a good tattoo. As for the color palette, it's basically complex neutrals. Although black is abundant, its visual weight is balanced with white and gray, as well as the incorporation of blue and red elements that constitute elements of attention that invite you to consume the space at strategic points. Finally, the different shades of wood and the cork floor give the space the appropriate warmth.
Basement Renovation
The clients wanted a Rec Room that suited their needs and lifestyle, allowing them to use the space properly and bring the nature's beauty of Quebec into their home. One of the main objectives was to create a multifunctional area which allows all the family members to carry out different activities, such as playing games, watching movies or dancing. The furniture in this area can be easily moved, including the gaming table, which is a custom-made, modular and multifunctional table. In the central millwork, the media station, storage space for different purposes was considered, as well as open shelving to display art pieces that add visual interest to the room and reflect the client's identity. A small family room was included, a slightly more private and relaxing area, perceptually separated from the rec room with a built-in room divider that provides verticality to the space and works as an element of attention. The central ceiling of the basement was covered with a continuous wood panelling to show intentional contrast and jerarquize the line of sight to the center of the space; this element also invites to consume the space. The colour palette is complex neutrals, with abundant use of wood to warm the space and resemble Quebec's forest. Different shades of marble, concrete and plaster were also used. Some black details were used as a contrasting element, and finally, for the floor, a gray porcelain tile was placed to balance the visual weight of the wood.
Basement Bar
The bar was strategically placed in front of the cold cellar to use it as a storage and next to the wine cellar for easy access. One of the most interesting components of the bar is the beautiful green marble countertop that continues to the ceiling creating visual interest and contrasting with the wooden panel that covers the base cabinet. The cabinets are made of painted wood, similar in colour to marble, and the backsplash is white marble to balance the visual weight of the other materials. A wooden panel was placed on the back wall, which covers the door to achieve a seamless effect and maintain the same language used in the rest of the basement. The bar also includes a beautiful open shelving to display beverages that do not need a specific temperature, like wine, with a rustic stone background anchored with metal profiles in a black metal finish. The bar flooring is also a point of interesting, it has an organic shape that constrast with the rest of the basement floor inviting to consume the space. on this floor, a recycled marble terrazo tile of the same color as tcountertop was used. The colour palette is neutral complex with abundant use of wood, different shades of marble and rustic natural materials such as stone, bringing quebec's nature into the house.
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