Interior Architecture & Design — Griffith College, Dublin

Spaces that
breathe and
inspire.

Final-year student passionate about transforming spaces into functional, aesthetically considered environments rooted in sustainability and storytelling.

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About Jana

Designing with purpose
and precision

I am an Interior Architecture and Design student at Griffith College, Dublin, passionate about transforming spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments. I believe every design should blend creativity with practicality while reflecting a story unique to each space.

My attention to detail, sustainability focus, and love for blending modern and historical elements drive my designs. My goal is to create spaces that inspire and bring comfort to those who experience them.

5+
Studio Projects
2
Internships
3
Years at Griffith
Jana Ayman Ahmed

Software

Expertise

Software & design skills

Software Skills

AutoCAD
Revit
SketchUp
Enscape
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign

Design Competencies

Spatial Planning
FFE Design
Technical Drawings
Model Making
Sustainable Design
Hand Drafting

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Eye for Detail
Public Speaking
Problem Solving
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Design

My Approach

Design rooted in research & craft

01

Concept & Research

Every project begins with deep site analysis, cultural research, and concept development — translating ideas into cohesive design narratives through mood boards and typology studies.

02

Spatial Planning

Developing detailed floor plans, sections, and elevations using AutoCAD and Revit — balancing ergonomics, circulation, and FF&E to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

03

Visualisation & Rendering

Bringing designs to life through 3D modelling in SketchUp and photorealistic rendering in Enscape — communicating design intent with clarity and atmosphere.

Selected Work

Projects that tell a story

Year 3 · Group & Individual · 2026

Ulster Bank The Living Museum

Redesign of the historic Ulster Bank building on College Green, Dublin, into a boutique hotel called "The Living Museum" — inspired by Irish history and nature. Deliverables included spatial planning, FF&E, RCP, 3D renders, mood & typology boards, and a physical model.

Boutique HotelCollege Green, DublinCAD / EnscapeModel Making
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Boutique Hotel · Dublin · CAD / Enscape / Model Making

Ulster Bank — The Living Museum

Redesign of the old Ulster Bank building into a boutique hotel inspired by Irish history and nature. Included spatial planning, FFE, RCP, 3D renders, mood & typology boards, and a physical model.

2026

The Living Museum — Hotel Study
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Year 3 · Individual · 2026

Hope Warehouse HeartMind

A warehouse in Howth Junction transformed into a collaborative workspace. The concept "HeartMind" explores the duality between Mind — focused, productive space — and Heart — communal, connected areas. Spatial zoning, hand-drawn perspectives, and material choices each carry this narrative through every corner of the design.

Collaborative WorkspaceHowth Junction, DublinAutoCADHand Drawing
Hope Warehouse Office Design
Year 3 · Individual
Office Design · Howth Junction · Year 3

Hope Warehouse — HeartMind

Redesign of a warehouse into a collaborative workspace. Concept: the duality of Mind (focus) and Heart (connection), expressed through spatial zoning and hand-drawn perspectives.

2026

HeartMind — Spatial Study
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Year 3 · Final Year · 2025

Ashtown House Visitor Centre

A visitor centre design for Ashtown House in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Focused on heritage preservation and adaptive reuse, this project connects the interior to the historical and natural context of the Phoenix Park estate — allowing visitors to move through space as they move through history.

Visitor CentrePhoenix Park, DublinHeritage PreservationAdaptive Reuse
Ashtown House Visitor Centre
Year 3 · Final Year
Visitor Centre · Phoenix Park, Dublin · Year 3

Ashtown House — Visitor Centre

Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse design for Ashtown House in Phoenix Park. Spatial narrative connects visitors to the historical and natural context of the estate.

2025

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Year 1 · 2023

Student Accommodation

A first-year residential interior project exploring compact, multi-functional living for student housing. The design balances practical space planning with considered material choices — creating environments that feel personal and liveable within tight constraints.

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Student Accommodation · Year 1

Student Accommodation — Design Study

Residential interior scheme focused on compact, multi-functional living for student housing. Material palette, furniture layout, and spatial planning tailored to budget-conscious environments.

2023

More Work

KUBE & Internship Projects

Kube Internship Cascada
Internship · Summer 2025
KUBE Internship · Dublin · Summer 2025

Cascada — Kitchen Layout

Professional internship: Cascada lacquered laminate (white & fjord), Inox brushed steel. Floor plans, elevations, and Enscape perspectives.

2025

Kube Internship Laser
Internship · Summer 2025
KUBE Internship · Dublin · Summer 2025

Laser — Black Concrete Kitchen

Laser Black Concrete reproduction kitchen. Floor plans, two elevations, and photorealistic Enscape perspectives for client presentation.

2025

KUBE Showroom
Year 2 · Group & Individual
Commercial Showroom · Year 2 · CAD / Hand Drafting

KUBE Showroom Redesign

Group redesign of the KUBE Showroom on Long Mile Road. Individual contributions: two full kitchen designs, custom reception desk, elevation drawings, and material selections.

2023

Kitchen 1 Design
KUBE — Kitchen 1
Kitchen Design · U-shaped with Peninsula

Kitchen 1 — U-Shape with Peninsula

Polished quartz countertop, chevron ceramic splashback, matte forest green MDF cabinets with brushed brass handles, herringbone oak flooring.

2023

Kitchen 2 Design
KUBE — Kitchen 2
Kitchen Design · Galley with Island

Kitchen 2 — Galley with Island

Terrazzo countertop, concrete splashback, light wood laminate cabinets with matte black handles, vertical wood-panelled island.

2023

"Every design should blend creativity with practicality while reflecting a story unique to each space."
— Jana Ayman Ahmed

Background

Education & experience

Interior Design Intern
KUBE Showroom, Long Mile Road, Dublin — Summer 2025

One-month internship assisting with professional interior design projects. Produced client presentations for the Cascada & Laser kitchen ranges, including floor plans and elevations.

Summer Intern — Interior Design
AE7 Morse, Dubai — Summer 2023

Assisted with design development, creating sketches and preparing concepts. Gained hands-on experience in material selection, sustainable design solutions, and client presentations.

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design
Griffith College, Dublin — 2023 to Present

Final year. Major projects include boutique hotel redesign (Ulster Bank), collaborative workspace (Hope Warehouse), commercial showroom (KUBE), and visitor centre (Ashtown House).

Public Speaking Achievement
Al Zuhour Private School, Dubai — 2023

Delivered a French speech at the 2023 graduation ceremony, memorising the full speech despite not being a native French speaker — demonstrating adaptability and strong communication.

Get in Touch

Open to internships
& collaborations

I am actively seeking internship opportunities where I can contribute creatively while learning from professionals. If you'd like to discuss a project or opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

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