the brief In this module, We are tasked to undertake one industry-based ‘live’ projects, this module complements our studio module and provides links to our personal and professional practice. It addresses ways in which we will take on a more mature approach to monitor, build and reflect upon our personal development as a designer as we take the final leap into completing our course of study.
BONNIE LOW WEI TING | 17972 | IDN5A INDUSTRY PLACEMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 3B DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN x LASALLE COLLEGE OF ARTS
about brand The Ascott Group is the world’s largest internation serviced residence owner-operator with about 15,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and Gulf region as well as over 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of 21,000 units. The Group operates three brands – Ascott, Somerset and Citadines. Its portfolio spans 55 cities in 23 countries, 13 of which are cities where Ascott’s serviced residences are being developed. The Ascott Group is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacific’s first branded luxury serviced residence in 1984. It also established the world’s first pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust, in 2006. Today, the Group boasts a 24-year industry track record and serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
about hotel Somerset Serviced Residence is a contemporary serviced residence situated within the prestigious Embassy Row area, centrally located district of Ampang.The city is peppered with beautiful, pre-war architecture, and also found within the vicinity of several embassies, offices, and shopping centers, as well as the National Art Gallery and the Istana Budaya. Housed within an integrated development, the serviced residence is flanked by HSC Medical Centre - Malaysia’s leading medical, heart and diagnostic hub. The serviced residence in Somerset is ideal for both executives and families on business and leisure travel. Each apartment is catered to providing both comfort and convenience - offering a generous space, designer fittings and modern amenities, including a fully equipped modern kitchen, an iPod dock, and wireless Internet access.
Design Interpretation: Rest + Rejuvenate Serviced apartments > Home away from home > Rest and Rejuvenate > Malaysia (specifically KL) flavour
REST + REJUVENATE
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REST + REJUVENATE
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REST + REJUVENATE
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technical package TABLE OF CONTENT DIMENSION PLAN FURNITURE LAYOUT PLAN ELEVATION A ELEVATION B ELEVATION C ELEVATION D JOINERY 1: RECEPTION COUNTER WALL & FLOOR FINISHES REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ELECTRICAL PLAN