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2 0 1 9 Sprin g I n terior A r ch ite c ture & Desi gn Ac ademy of A r t U ni ve r sit y
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TABLE OF CONTENT S
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The Open Eye Gallery
Aqua Hotel
Commercial Design
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Hospitality Design
Refugee Community Center
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Commercial Design
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TH E OPE N E Y E GA LLERY A r t + C o m m er c i a l
Location: 15-17 Greene St, New York, NY 10013 Building Size: 32,000 SF Stories: 6 Zoning Description: M1-5B Completion: 1915
AB S TR AC T A fashion photography gallery, the Open Eye gallery, is a cast-iron loft structure surrounded by the treasures of art history in lower Manhattan, SoHo. The building is a third place, which dedicated to photography and related media, and allowing people to explore the inspirations and interact with creativity. To gather the artists and people, the gallery is designed to providing facilities, such as public outdoor space, cafĂŠ, design shop, and temporary exhibition gallery for artists and designers to showcase their artworks. The Open Eye gallery is committed to promoting the communication of multi-media arts in immersion settings, and assists all visitors to connect with the artistic sense and become one with the community.
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CO NC EP T
The aperture of the camera inspires the Open Eye Gallery It is a dynamic process of light travels into the opening lens and creates dramatic effects to the camera scenes. The aperture is made of overlapping blades that can be adjusted to vary the size of the opening and control the amount of the lights. The gallery design is adapting the delicate interaction of opening lens and light variables as a large scale, by manipulating the natural light movement's direction & aspect to reshape the space. The gallery captures the artwork from nature through the interplay of lights and shadows, as daylight goes through the architectural facade and openings.
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“You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.� Alan Watts
The Open Eye Gallery
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DE SI GN A PPROACH
Deconstructe the shape of the lens The overlap blades inside the circular lens feature a hexagon shape. To Deconstructed the hexagon into six triangles so that it forms a hexagon. And, the angle of a regular hexagon is 120 degrees. Also, the design can be solid or space, which refers to the positive and the negative of the lenses. The deconstructed development brings the design ideas to the gallery. The new exterior G.F.R.C screen will create the triangle cutout that forms the hexagon shape so that the daylight will be invited into the gallery and shape the space. Besides, the circular format draws the visitor’s circulation. The hexagon pattern creates the modular shape which will apply to the courtyard layout design.
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DE VELOPMENT
To ensure safety at work, the gallery employee has different entrance form the guest The Bubble diagrams are referring to the adjacency matrix and occupant analysis. The building has a total of 6 stories, and each story has around 3,500 square feet. The gallery space will locate in level one to level three. Level one will serve cafĂŠ and design shop for visitors to rest and shop. The public outdoor space can also be a temporary outdoor exhibition. Concerning the connection of level one to level three, to create the opening slab in the existing floor is a solution to connect the level one to level three. And, people will notice that the gallery is continuous until level three. From level one to level three are the public, and other levels are all private area for people who work for the gallery. The areas
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include open workspace, back-of-house, meeting room, work station, employee lounge, and photo studio. There are several issues in the existing structure. First of all, the building doesn’t have a proper egress plan. It requires a fire-rated stair according to the building code. Besides, there is a new build stair shaft adjacent to the elevator, which creates additional access for visitors to reach level three and also improve the safety of egress. Secondly, the building lacks natural light. To invite the sunlight into the gallery, there is a skylight at level sixth, so that creates a vertical light shaft. The vertical light source contributes to the gallery a proper moisture balance, comfort, and dramatically change the indoor environment.
• Create a three-story lobby • Green rooftop further supports the building's sustainability • Natural light shaft provides high levels of daylight combined with fresh air
Nature Light Shaft (Skylight)
Green Roof
Legend Dressing Room
Employee Lounge
Photo Studio
Private Area
6F
Public Area Slab Opening Light Shaft
Meeting Room
Private Room
Work Station
5F
Back-0f-House
Conference
Open Work Space
4F
Room
3F
Gallery
Public area (employee/ visitor)
Street View Gallery
2F
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Easily accessible Clear visibility Crowds move Clear escape paths
Private area (employee) Cafe
Design Shop
Gallery
1F
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Degree of privacy Storage/receiving
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L E VEL 1 S PACE PL A N N I NG
janitor closet
moveable wall
food storage
elevator
2 pick up
4
condiment counter
cashier
order
3
reception area (security)
display table
stadium seat
1
storage
main entrance
staff entrance enclosure stairwell
second entrance acuity low iron glass
glass blocks
glass fiber reinforced concrete(g.f.r.c) ADA ramp
5
pond
water feature
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outdoor led video wall
public bench green wall
bike racks
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Three-Story Lobby Exhibition Space Design Shop Cafe Public Outdoor Space
Utilizing the negative and positive of the lens to make an impact Level one layout is inspired by the negative of the opening lens. The cafĂŠ is a focus area. When people walk on the sidewalk, they will see the coffee shop through the structural glass wall. The flow plan demonstrates the visitors and employees route in the public space. For the visitors, the gallery provides two entrances in level one.
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CAFE
Material board Left to right: Side Chair/ Annular pedant Light/ Square Dining Table/ White Dove/ Wood Wall Panel/ Decorative Acoustic Cork/ Herringbone Wood Floor/ Terrazzo/ Bronze/
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Visitor circulation The cafe area has a smooth flow, and a defined customer traffic and efficient use of space. The initial idea comes from the hexagon shape. And the curved wall helps the better present cafĂŠ items, all while creating a welcoming environment for staff and guests.
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Coffee counter The design process of the coffee counter starts from circulation, put the concept in, and list the coffee equipment, finally become a hexagon shape counter.
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The Open Eye Gallery
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DE SI GN S H OP
Left: Initial idea sketch Right: Material board White Paint/ Glass Block/ Terrazzo/ Concrete/ Wood Veneer/ Bronze
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Display Shelf The blades that overlap each other in the camera lens giving the idea for display layout and circulation. The see-through display shelf connect the space between gallery and design shop.
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L E VEL 2 S PACE PL A N N I NG
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temporary exhibition
storage
fire rated stair
1 Gallery
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E X HI B ITI O N S PACE- L E VE L 2
Interact with the artwork The overlap blades in the camera lens give the idea for display layout and circulation. Visitors inside the exhibition space can view the presented artworks on the floor, which reflects from the mirror projector.
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L E VEL 3 S PACE PL A N N I NG
temporary exhibition
1
storage fire rated stair
seating area
1 Gallery
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E X HI B ITI O N S PACE- L E VE L 3
Artwork from the nature The large glass wall captures the artwork from natural sunlight through the interplay of lights and shadows, as daylight goes through the architectural facade and openings.
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PU BLI C O UTD OO R S PACE
Left: Initial idea sketch Right: Material board Stone Armchair/ Black Pebble/ Wood deck/ Outdoor Tile/ Brick/ Glass Block/ G.F.R.C/ Livewall
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The 120 degree opens a wide-angle space The modular shape stadium seat connects with the ADA ramp. Each stair is 18 inches high. The aperture shape is giving the idea to the stadium seat. The 120 degrees angle of the seating enlarges the space and visual.
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PU BLI C C O U RT YA RD E L E VATI O N
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BU I LDI NG FACADE
Bringing the daylight into the gallery The triangle gradient pattern cut-out on the G.F.R.C screen that represent the negative and positive of the lens and brings the natural light to improve the indoor illumination.
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AQUA HOTE L O a k l a n d H i s to r y + Hospital it y
Location: 1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Parcel Size: 11,368 Sq. ft. Building Sq. Ft.: 66323.5 Open Rooftop Sq. Ft.: 3,465 Stories: 8 Basement: 2 Levels
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AB S TR AC T Aqua hotel is a business hotel that primarily caters to business travelers. Guest amenities at Aqua including internet access, meeting rooms, health club, cocktail lounge as well as copying service with wireless printers. Being in this space would be like staying in a clean and comfortable space which provides both a tranquil and dynamic environment at the same time. Overall, the guest would feel adaptable and relax from staying in Aqua hotel.
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CO NC EP T
The Movement of Water The development and progression of Oakland demonstrate a theme characterized by changing and adapting. According to Oakland history, starting with Ohlone people, and the Spanish Missions Era, and then the Mexican Republic independent from Spanish. Finally, Oakland annexed to the United States. Overall, Oakland history evolution formed the essential components which create its foundation as a city. The Aqua Hotel is inspired by the movement of the water. Water is adaptable that can determine the most appropriate function for incorporating flexibility within the floor plan. Such as Oakland learned to adapt to the periodic changes that controlled its function of the region. Being in this space would be like staying in a clean and comfortable area which provides both a tranquil and dynamic environment at the same time.
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"Water is adaptable that can determine the most appropriate function for incorporating flexibility within the floor plan."
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DE SI GN A PPROACH
Water has the flexibility and adaption such as Oakland learned to adapt to the periodic changes that controlled its function of the region The design principle is rhythm, which is inspired by the shape of the water. The flowing water is flexible that will be adaptive for the floor plan layout like the water flows into each space. Also, the transparent elements, water, and glasses are reflective, allowing the natural light to go through inner space.
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S PAC E PL AN N I NG
prepare area woman's bathroom
3
sauna
outdoor courtyard
2
man's bathroom
office man's restroom
1
4
reception woman's restroom baggage storage
5 waiting area
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Level 1 Floor Plan
waiting area
1 2 3 4 5
Lobby Coctail Lounge Kitchen Restaurant Health Club
prepare area
waiting area
storage
reception
2
meeting room
3 office
1
storage
man's restroom
woman's restroom
meeting room
5
receiving area
4 laundry room
locker room
storage
Level 2 Floor Plan 1 2 3 4 5
Ballroom Banquet Room Executive Office Suite Meeting Room Back-of-House
Aqua Hotel
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LO B BY
Left: Initial idea sketch Right: Material board Curved Sofa/ Coffee Table/ Moooi Table/ Armchair/ Side Table/ Polished Marble/ Carpet/ Carpet/ Textile/ Wood Veneer
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E LE VATI O N
MB 01 Polished Marble
WD 01 Wood Timber Strips
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MB 01 Polished Marble
GL 01 Bio-Glass(Backlighting)
FBP 01 Wallcovering Textile
WD 01 Wood Timber Strips
WD 01 Wood Timber Strips
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RE S TAU R A NT
Left: Initial idea sketch Right: Material board Round Dining Table/ Dining Chair/ Pendant Light/ Pendant Light/ Nylon fiber carpet/ Marble/ Wallcovering textile/ Natural stone tile/ Upholstery fabric
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F IN I S H E S SPECI F I CATI O N Code
Image
Manufactuere
Item Name
Material/ Color /finish
Dimensions
Qty.
Note
Wood WD-01
New age veneers
Tablelands
1200mm W x 3600mm L 40 sheets
Smooth texture
Textiles WP-02
Nappa tile
TERRANE
CP-01
Atlas CarpWet Mills Piave
White / Vinyl Faux Leather
2: 2"x8", 4"x12", 6"x12" Padded /or Regular
Installation: 3M Peel and Stick
Custom colors available
12' 6"
Construction: Visionweave Patterned Cut & Loop Indoor Air Quality: CRI Green Label Plus
Stone MB-01
Stone Source
Calacatta M
Marble/ White /Polished
Thickness: 2 cm
ST-03
Artistictile
BURANO
Marble Mosaic/ White / Polished Waterjet Patterns
Thickness: 3/8" 2"x2" Glass
Paints, Coatings, and Wallcovering Metal
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LI GHTI NG S PECI F I CATI O N Manufactuere
Item Name/ Number
PD-01
SONNEMAN
Grapes 11-Light Glass Lens/ Polished Chrome Rectangle/ 2922.01,Satin Nickel SML
PD-02
Circa Lighting
Surge Linear Suspension S - Satin Nickel 700LSSURGS-LED
WS-01
VeniceM
PD-03
Tom Dixon
PD-04
Moooi
Code
Image
Circle Wall 25 LU170627054213
Material/ Color /finish
Dimensions
2.5".H x 36.25"W x 8.5"D
9.84 in.Hx9.84 in.Wx4.72 in.D
Qty.
11
1
Note Small Grapes: 24 X 3W (72W total) 120V LED modules, 3000K, 90 CRI, 3600 total lumens (included)
1 X 75W 120-277 V LED array, 4200 lumens, 3000K (included)
Brass, Nickel
9.8 x 9.8 x 3.9 inch
8
TOMDBEP01CHUL
Plated Steel/ Chrome
33.4cm H x50cm D x 250cm L 12
1 x 46W E27 halogen
Heracleum II/ 9552697
Metal, Polycarbonate, Polymer
28.3"D X 20.9"H; 157.5" max height
45 LEDs, 10W total; 110V, 2700K(warm white), CRI 81, 388.5 lumens (included)
1
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REF UG E E C OMMU N IT Y C ENTER B h uta n es e H o m e + C u l tu re
Site: Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles, CA, 90029 Building Sq. Ft.: 22,000 Zoning: C2-1D commercial zone Stories: 2
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AB S TR AC T The community center provides refugees with housing and social services. This new facility will cater to refugees from Bhutan, and offer them a place with a feeling of home. The services include education, job training, and community connection as they journey toward selfsufficiency and adjust to life in a new city. The required facilities have a lobby, restaurant, community room, social service office, classroom, computer lab, support spaces, residential units, and building manager’s apartment. Overall, the project goals are helping Bhutanese refugee to find an established community of their compatriots and can find familiarity and support while they are starting their new life.
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RE S E A RCH
Buddhism plays a vital role in the cultural development of Bhutanese To preserve Buddhism, the symbols of the religion are carved in stone such as mantras and prayer walls. Bhutanese clothing is often meaningful. The colorful textiles are adorned with symbols of Buddhism. Even a scarf or a coat has some specific spiritual significance. The color of clothes reveals the rank in Bhutan’s society. Along with plenty of forests, Bhutanese houses and temples have beautiful timber features such as exposed carved beams and the wide floorboards. The exterior and interior are decorated with auspicious symbols.
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C O NC EP T
Prayer flags and wheel In Bhutan, prayer flags and prayer wheels can be seen everywhere. When colorful flags are blown by the wind, it releases spiritual vibrations, and the prayers are carried along with the air silently. Everyone breath and touch the prayer air would feel joyful and uplifted. Prayer flags have horizontal and vertical forms. The horizontal form is more common to see called “Wind Horse� which has five flags in different 5 colors. The 5 colors represent 5 basic elements: blue –space, white-air, red-fire, green-water, yellow-earth. People believe balancing these elements externally brings harmony to the environment, and internally brings health to body and mind. Prayers wheels are cylindrical with the gold surface. Buddhists believe that mindfully spinning a prayer wheel produces the same benefits and merits as orally reciting the number of mantras inside the prayer wheel. The more revolution one makes the greater the merits.
Refugee Community Center
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SPAC E PL A NN I NG 由 Autodesk 由 由 由 由 由
UP
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Entrance
1
2
UP
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5 UP
4
6
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storage UP
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janitor closet UP
mechanical room
laundry room
electrical room
trash room
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Level 1 Floor Plan
UP
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Lobby Restaurant Kitchen Common Room Courtyard Residential Unit
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2 1 elevator
DN
DN
office office
5 DN DN
reception area DN DN
3 DN
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Level 2 Floor Plan 4 1 2 3 4 5
Classroom Computer Lab Executive Office Suite Meeting Room Residential Unit
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
Refugee Community Center
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LO B BY
Left: Initial idea sketch Right: Material board Upholstery fabric Sofa/ Cloud Shade Pendant Lounge Chair/ Moss/ Naturak stone tile/ Marble/ Wood veneer
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Wind spirit The lobby provides a sense of warmth by using a warm color palette and creating double height and full height glazed curtain wall to invite the natural light. The reception feature wall designed with a rhythm pattern with a green wall that reminds the residents the bless and happiness which giving from the prayer flag and wheel movement.
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
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由由
由 Autodesk 由 由 由 由 由
UP
Refugee Community Center
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RE S TAU R A NT UP
Left: Material board Round Dining Table/ Y Chair/ Livewall/ Frosted glass Basalt Stone Tile/ Natural walnut wood Right: Hand rendering
由 Autodesk 由 由 由 由 由
UP
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FU RNITU RE S PECI F I CATI O N Manufactuere
Item Name
C-01
muuto
C-02
Code
Image
Material/ Color /finish
Dimensions
Qty.
Location
Muuto Compose 3 Blue/ fabric kvadrat fiord 771/ Base Seater Sofa/ ID 156144 oak
WxHxD 94x240x69cm
1
Lobby
muuto
Steel with powder coated surface and Oslo Sofa/ Steelcut 550 fabric from Kvadrat/ Dark Red
WxHxD 39.5" x17.75"x 21.25"
6
Lobby
C-03
muuto
Five Pouf
Wooden and eemix textile from Kvadrat
WxHxD 39.5" x17.75"x 21.25"
2
Lobby
C-04
Design Within Reach Wishbone Chair
Beech, Oil, Natural cord
WxHxD 21.6" x27.5"x 20"
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Restaurant
T-01
Thomas Bentzen
Rounded Coffee Table
Ash plywood
37.5" Diameter x 14.25" H
2
Lobby
T-02
Asplund
Palais Royal
White Stained Oak Base and Top
H = 73 cm, Ø = 130 cm
2
Restaurant
Refugee Community Center
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