A selection of my work. All projects shown here are school projects.

1. KATJA MARAIS
2167 ROCK STREET, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043 EMAIL: KATJA.MARAIS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 650.714.0800

2. PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
I BELIEVE IN CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, MY LOVE OF LEARNING AND MY PASSION
FOR DESIGN. I BELIEVE IN SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND
CHANGE. I BELIEVE IN AN INTELLIGENT AND SOPHISTICATED SIMPLICITY OF STYLE
THAT EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND ARTISTICALLY INTEGRATES CRAFTSMANSHIP AND
THE WISDOM OF THE OLD MASTERS.

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

4. COMMERCIAL X-TRONICS
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
Create a new office space for X-Tronics, a Japanese microchip manufacturer with
U.S. divison located in Sunnyvale, CA. The division handles sales for the U.S., Europe,
and Australia as well as the technical support for North America.
All building finish materials should be sustainable. Lighting is of special interest for
the client.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
• Space Planning according to given requirements (footprint provided)
• Full set of interior construction documents
• Furniture specifications including spec.-book
• Oral & visual presentation
SIZE OF PROJECT:
7,590 SQ.FT, Building Type I, Occupancy: B
CONCEPT: “Comfortology” - A merger of comfort & technology!
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FURNITURE EXECUTIVE CHAIR WORK STATION / TECH SUPPORT TASK CHAIR CONFERENCE ROOM SETTING

5. FABRIC WALL FINISH RECEPTION DESK WALL FINISH PAINT
CONSOLE LOUNGE AREA SEATING LOUNGE AREA SEATING LOBBY SEATING
BAMBOO FLOORING FABRIC FABRIC FABRIC CONCRETE FLOORING

6. COMMERCIAL X-TRONICS
BY KATJA MARAIS
RECESSED TASK LIGHTING SUSPENDED TASK LIGHTING LOGO LIGHTING WALL WASHER
DECORATIVE LIGHTING DECORATIVE LIGHTING DECORATIVE LIGHTING DECORATIVE LIGHTING
LOOBY AREA LOUNGE AREAS SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM BREAK ROOM

7. 3D / SKETCHUP MODEL - BREAK ROOM
WALL FINISH FABRIC
PAINT BAMBOO FLOORING
COUNTERTOP MATERIAL 3D / SKETCHUP MODEL - LOUNGE AREA/BREAK ROOM PAINT

8. COMMERCIAL X-TRONICS
BY KATJA MARAIS
CUSTOM WALL SCONCE (SEE DETAIL LEFT)
INSPIRED BY ABOVE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM
GREENLIGHT CONCEPTS.
CUSTOM WALL SCONCE / DETAIL
SCALE: N.T.S.
CUSTOM SIGNAGE / FRONT VIEW CUSTOM COMPANY SIGNAGE (SEE DETAIL RIGHT)
SCALE: N.T.S. USING “SYSTEM X” LIGHT FIXTURE,
DESIGNED BY ROSS LOVEGROVE, DISTR. BY YAMAGIWA.
CUSTOM SIGNAGE / DETAIL SIDE VIEW
SCALE: N.T.S.

9. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

10. COMMERCIAL MOLO RESTAURANT
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
As a team of two, create mood-enhancing and functional lighting for Molo Restaurant &
Bar, which specialises in unique South African fare. The lighting solutions, furniture and
finishes chosen should convey a celebration of South African culture & cuisine and capture
the splendor of the African landspace. The chosen lighting solutions should create a stun-
ning and pleasing atmosphere for diners, and provide functional task lighting for staff.
DISTRIBUTION OF TAKS WITHIN OUR TEAM:
Jeff P. : AutoCAD work
Katja D.: Specifications
Mutual Tasks: Space planning, lighting layout, FF&E selection, presentation
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
• Space Planning
• Lighting Plan
• FF&E Selection including specifications
SIZE OF PROJECT:
3,800 SQ.FT, restaurant space
CONCEPT: “Contemporary Safari”
LIGHTING PLAN

11. BAR ELEVATION
ENTRY ELEVATION

12. COMMERCIAL MOLO RESTAURANT
BY KATJA MARAIS
WOOD COMPOSITE FLOORING FABRIC LEATHER WALLPAPER
ENGINEERED FLOORING / DETAIL
OF BORDER
PAINT A STONE VENEER
ENGINEERED FLOORING / BAMBOO PAINT B
SISAL
BAR STOOL DINING CHAIR
ART WORK

13. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

14. COMMERCIAL WINE BAR / RESTAURANT
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
Re-design an existing tenant space within the Lyndon Plaza, Los Gatos to house a
European style wine bar / restaurant. The wine bar should combine structural ele-
ments of a traditional Italian wine cellar with contemporary looking, high-end finish
materials. The space shall foster a sense of community, be approachable, affordable
and without attitude. It shall be a creative space for wine education, entertainment
and socializing.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
• Programming, building codes, city requiremens, site parameters, etc.
• Space Planning according to given requirements (footprint provided)
including layout of commercial kitchen
• Client identity & logo, benchmarking and space sourcing
• Floor plan, furniture plan and lighting plan
• Furniture specifications including spec.-book
• Oral & visual presentation INSPIRATION
SIZE OF PROJECT:
2.050 Sq.Ft. space, main occupancy: A-2
Lot Sq. Ft: 49,223, Overall: mixed occupancy (B, S-2)
CONCEPT: “Contemporary Enoteca”
ANTIQUE WINE PRESS MARBLE PLASTER STONE VENEER LIMESTONE TILE

15. LARGE PENDANT LIGHT
WINE STORAGE
PENDANT LIGHT
SEATING OPTION
COMMUNAL TABLE

16. COMMERCIAL WINE BAR / RESTAURANT
BY KATJA MARAIS
QUICK SCHEMATIC COLLAGE
RESTAURANT LOGO
FRONT ENTRANCE

17. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SARARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

18. RESIDENTIAL SCHULTER RESIDENCE
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
Design an ADA compliant residence for a physically challenged person.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
• Programming
• Space planning (shell provided)
• Study model
• Full drawing set (floor plan, furniture plan, lighting plan, details, etc.)
• Choose and implement design theory
• FF&E Selection with specification binder
SIZE OF PROJECT:
3200 Sq.Ft, One-story building.
CONCEPT: “Like Wooden Windchimes” - Reflecting a house of warm sounds.
CONCEPT SKETCH 1 - DINING ROOM CONCEPT SKETCH 2 - FIRE PLACE IDEA CONCEPT SKETCH 3 - INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
PRIVATE AREAS
PUBLIC AREAS
BUBBLE DIAGRAM - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPACES

19. RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
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SLATE AT PORCH CONNECTICUT BLUE STONE CORK = MAIN FLOORING MATERIAL
A) INSTALLATION PICTURE INENTRY
B) DETAIL
PAINT - ACCENT WALL MAIN WALL PAINT PAINT - ACCENT WALL PAINT - ACCENT WALL

20. RESIDENTIAL SCHULTER RESIDENCE
BY KATJA MARAIS
RENDERED LIVING ROOM ELEVATION
GROUP OF
“NELSON” PENDANTS
FURNITURE SELECTION - EXAMPLES
FABRIC SELECTION - EXAMPLES FABRIC SELECTION - EXAMPLES

22. RESIDENTIAL SCHULTER RESIDENCE
BY KATJA MARAIS
INSPIRATIONAL PICTURE

23. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SARARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO STORY FAMILY HOME / MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

24. RESIDENTIAL WUNSCH RESIDENCE
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
Create a manually drafted drawing set
including manual lettering and dimensioning.
SIZE OF PROJECT:
• 3200 Sq.ft, Two-story building.

25. ELEVATIONS

26. RESIDENTIAL WUNSCH RESIDENCE
BY KATJA MARAIS
DETAIL DRAWING - CABINET

27. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SARARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO STORY FAMILY HOME / MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

28. RESIDENTIAL CARVER BATHROOM
BY KATJA MARAIS
TASK:
Create a relaxing & rejuvenating bathroom design for the Carver’s to retreat after
a long day of work, considering NKBA guidelines as well as various clients’ needs.
This project followed NKBA instructions according to the 2007/2008 student design
competition.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
• Programming
• Space planning (footprint provided)
• Full drawing set (construction plan, floor plan, furniture plan, lighting plan...)
• Complete cabinet, appliance and fixture selection including specifications
SIZE OF PROJECT:
114 SQ.FT bathroom space
CONCEPT: “Natural Serenity”
CONCEPT SKETCH 1 CONCEPT SKETCH 2
LEGEND
EXISTING FOOTPRINT
CONSTRUCTION PLAN

29. CABINET, FIXTURE AND FINISH SELECTION - EXAMPLES
FLOOR PLAN

30. RESIDENTIAL CARVER BATHROOM
BY KATJA MARAIS
COLOR RENDERING

31. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICIS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

32. GALLERY COLOR RENDERINGS
BY KATJA MARAIS
COLOR STUDY 1 - MARKERS + COLORED PENCIL
INSPIRED BY A MAGAZINE IMAGE

33. COLOR STUDY 2 - WATERCOLORS
EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
COLOR STUDY 3 - MEDIUM: MARKERS + COLORED PENCIL
INSPIRED BY RENDERING FROM ANSHEN + ALLEN (HEALTHCARE PROJECT IN UTAH)

34. GALLERY COLOR RENDERINGS
BY KATJA MARAIS
COLOR STUDY 4 - WATERCOLORS
“K-AUFMAN DESERT HOUSE” BY RICHARD NEUTRA, PALM SPRINGS, 1946
COLOR STUDY 5 - MARKERS + COLORED PENCIL COLOR STUDY 6 - WATERCOLORS
EXECUTIVE CHAIR CHAIR WITH FABRIC

35. PROJECT PRESENTATION BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICIS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

36. GALLERY PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
BY KATJA MARAIS
PEN STUDY 1 - JUMBLE SALE
PENCIL STUDY 1 PENCIL STUDY 2
FOOT STOOL WITH PILLOWS PILLOWS

37. PENCIL STUDY 3 - LAND STRASSE
PENCIL STUDY 4 - LIGHT HOUSE

38. GALLERY PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
BY KATJA MARAIS
PENCIL STUDY 5 - BEDROOM

39. DETAILS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK
BY KATJA MARAIS
COMMERCIAL
X-TRONICIS - “COMFORTOLOGY” AT WORK
WINE BAR / RESTAURANT - CONTEMPORARY ENOTECA
MOLO RESTAURANT - A CONTEMPORARY SAFARI / LIGHTING PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL
SCHULTER RESIDENCE - A UNIVERSAL DESIGN HOME
WUNSCH RESIDENCE - A TWO-STORY FAMILY HOME/MANUALLY DRAFTED
CARVER BATHROOM - A REJUVENATING RETREAT
GALLERY
COLOR RENDERINGS
PENCIL / PEN DRAWINGS
DETAILS
A SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK

40. DETAILS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK
BY KATJA MARAIS

42. DETAILS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DETAIL WORK
BY KATJA MARAIS