BFA INTERIOR DESIGN | PORTFOLIO |
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S U S H I
U R C H I N
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The challenge will be to create one form for a local food vendor and integrate fresh prepared food elements to be sold. The selling environment should be defined by fixture placement, to include the fresh prepared foods, related merchandise, and visual presentation.
Ja p a n. B e n t o. O r ga n i c
FORM Inspiration
Revolution
The idea for the Sushi Urchin form came from the natural shape of a sea urchin. Going along with the idea of grab-n-go, the circle shape reinforces the accessibility nature of the gorcery store. The customers can approach the displaying merchandise with . The materials choosen are based on the concept of Japanese cuisine and lifestyle, which focus on the organic form of nature. Thus, the main material is bamboo veneer - an eco-friendly material. The design is intended for young generation consumers; however, children and elders also can easily access the products or read the menu at comfortable height.
DETAIL Section View The empty space inside the food cart can be applied cooling system for keeping merchandise stay fresh and hygiene during display time
3/4” Substrate with bamboo venneer
Merchandise
Highest Height 6’
Lower height 3’9”
Scale
1’
Stainless steel round bar
Bamboo veneer
Plan View 70° Sliding angle
Merchandise are displayed directly inside the box
Width 12’
Down 12’
Scale
6”
Section Cut Line
DISPLAY Branding Product are displayed at eye level for easier grab-and-go Menu display at lower eye level that can easily be seen by young adults and childrens
Lower eye-level section or cannot approach area is constructed by closed box to keep the idea of practicle merchandise display and the
Approach Sushi picture and logo display at each box
The white strips from boxes the back interior of boxes, so customer can know overally kinds of sushi are selling at the station
in the sushi which also related to logo of brand
Proposal logo
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M O U N T A I N C O F F E E
retail design
Begin by developing a generative design research, After that, designing a Food Lab based on the food in the assigned context. The components of feature design will be made out the waste materials from the assigned location. The final outcome should present both the signature characteristic of location and the uniqueness of the feature design.
Mountain.Mighty.Nature
INSPIRATION Form
Material
The Mountain Coffee Lab design is inspired by natural and recycle idea. The design reflects the organic form of mountain which is angular and complex perspective. In additional, it also represented for the geography of San Francisco - mountain, sea, and forest. In addition with the evolution from grounded coffee, the idea of using Dahlia - the official flower of San Francisco - to cooperate the material color and feature geography. Therefore, in the Mountain Coffee Lab, customers are not only able to enjoy the unique coffee taste from the lab invention, but also be closer with nature through the interior design.
Coffee Lab
Existing Building
Location
FLOOR PLAN
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5 3
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Short Section
C
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B
Long Section
1. Retail Display Area 2. Coffee Bar 3. Cafe 4. Meeting Hub 5. Patio
6. Storage 7. Coffee Lab 8. Cafe Kitchen 9. Elevator 10. Back of House
SECTIONS Short Section
Long Section
Long Section
Short Section
FEATURE Form
Divide the 4�x4� the square into 4 in vertical .
Divide again in the horizontal side
Divide in sidelong view
Final front look of the tile
Raise up the top left section. Low the level of the bottom right and remove the corner to make connection later. It helps to create volumn and diamension for object.
Final perspective of the tile
Material
Framed by steel, the main components of the Coffee Bar are Dahlia powder, eco-resin, and plaster. Inspired to recycle wasted flowers from the Netherlands, purple Dahlia was chosen to be the color of the coffee bar.
Steel Frame Structure
Form x Structure Baseline
CAFÉ AREA Sitting at the cåfe area, customers are surrounded by the mountain like wall featuring the volcanic mountain range. The chair are to desgined to imitate the color and shape of the mountain rocks. The steel rodes wall imitating the crossing branches of the mountain forest provide structure support and safety for the mountain trail inspired rock ladder. Together the cafe area offer a full outdoor experience of San Francisco city.
Coffee Table | WoodBark
Chair
Wall Mountain | Concrete x Coffee
MEETING AREA To meet the initial requirement of providing a meeting area, the Meeting Valley was created. Meeting Valley is located at the center of the coffee where it can be seen easily, while the hollow design provide just enough privacy for the customers.
String Bridge
Coffee Lab
Valley
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B A R T R E N O V A T I O N
conceptual design
Begin with the selection of single-purpose items from Dollar Tree, designers study forms, components, movement, and texture of the selected items. After that, use the items to build a block or a tile, and ensure that it can be use in construction. Study the culture and practice of the assigned location - Oakland, Bart Station. Come up with a proposal for the renovation plan including central activity and remodel floor plan | interior.
F a n c y. M y s t e r y. P u r e
INSPIRATION Material
Cassette Tape
T-pins
Coiled Spring
Kitchen Scourer
Plumbing Pipe
Research
Raw Raw Fini Fini
Steel The world’s largest crude steel producers in 2015, ranked by production volume (in million metric tons) Luxembourg-based steel company ArcelorMittal produced around 97 million metric tons worth of crude steel that year. ArcelorMittal collects the steel from their iron mines from different areas around the world: Algeria, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Kazakhstan, Mexico, South Africa, the United States, Ukraine and Liberia. After collect iron from mines, the raw material are shipped to the main factory in Luxembourg to process. The finished products later on are shipped to the distributors. Plastic BASF is a German chemical company and the world’s largest company within the chemical industry, based on revenue. In 2015, BASF generated approximately 70 billion euros of revenue and reported a net income of some four billion euros. BASF sells most of its products to customers from the chemical and plastic industries, as well as from the energy and resources sectors. One of their main producer and distributor maket is China.
Three out of the five items were chosen to be the main focus of the renovation plan. The combination of items’ characteristics become the medium for construction concept.
- Kitchen scourer: color and silhouette
- Cassette tape: film spiral shape
- Plumping pipe: form and components
Chosen forms
COMPONENTS Kitchen Scourer
Coiled Spring
Plumbing Pipe
SCHEMATIC Population
Movement
Proposal Plan
FLOOR PLAN Concourse
Mid-height Section
Second x Third Level
DETAIL Elevation
Elevation Detail 1
Elevation Detail 2
Short Elevation
Structure
Connection
Ceiling Connection
The design has to offers a solution for a new
visiting location for the locals and tourists.
Bart renovation in both structural and daily
- The concourse transform into a classy runway.
practice. This is when the idea of the fashion
It also gives the Bart guests the experience of
runway comes up. The underline meaning
being a part of the fashion community.
of the proposal is to harmonize the artistic
- The second level takes on the mysterious
showcase with the urban space.
theme that acts as a dramatic transition to the
Under the proposal event, the Bart station
final level. - The last level follows the concept
now offer social accommodation for the Bart
of pure and brightness.
station’s guests. It is no longer considered as a normal transition point, rather a place for the guests to enjoy while waiting. It become a
Dries Van Noten 2010 | Paris
Saint Laurent 2014 | Paris
Maison Martin Margiela 2012 | Paris
CONCOURSE
LEVEL 2.0
LEVEL 3.0
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B E L L A
B E A T
tenant improvement
Design an existing office space of approximately 46,000 square feet for Bella Beat HQ incorporating Biophilic Design. Focusing on biophilia elements to create a healthy, happy work environment.
E n e r g y. A c t i v e . F e m i n i n e
RESEARCH Product
Functions
Mimicking natural systems - decreases stress, enhances creativity and accelerates recovery from illness. Taking the advantages of existing building orientation to maximize the natural light - enhances visual comfort and helps link to the outdoors. Inspired by the biomorphic patterns and used as the main form throughout the space - our brain associates these non-living pattern arrangements seen in nature with representation of living things.
Floor Plan Section A
1 Lobby 2 Elevation
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6
8
3 Conference Room (Small) 4 Conference Room (Medium)
1
16
8
C
5 Conference Room (Large)
A
7
1
B
6 Cafe-Lounge 7 Open Area
Section B
MAIN ENTRANCE
5
8 Work Station
2
9
13
2
9 Training Room
13
EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE
10 Copy/Printing 11 Mail Receiving
3
3
14
15
12
13
11
8
10
12 Server
7
13 Electrical Room 14 Women Restroom
8
15 Men Restroom
4
3
4
3
16 Open Activities
3
Perspective View
3
Head count: 92
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Near S confrence room
2. Training Room
1
13
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Near Lobby
3. War Room
1
1,5,6
L
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Loft construction
4. Large Conference Room
1
Center
L
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H
N
Near main lobby
5. Medium Conference Room
2
1
M
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N
Close to workspace
6. Small Conference Room
5
1
H
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L
N
Close to workspace
7. Phone Booth
4
13
H
N
N
N
Near lobby
8. Copy/Printing
2
1
H
N
N
N
Close to workspace
9. Mail Receiving
1
13,12
H
N
N
N
Close to open space
10. Server
1
L
N
M
N
11. Cafe / Open Lounge
1
13,12
H
Y
Y
Y
12. Gathering Space
1
13,11
H
Y
Y
Y
Near relax area
13. Lobby
1
Center
H
Y
Y
N
Near elevator
14. Elevator
3
13
H
N
N
N
Near lobby
15. Restroom
2
Center
H
N
N
Y
Near lobby
16. Electrical Room
3
Center
L
N
H
N
Remain the existed
13. Wellness Center
1
12
M
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M
Y
Near relax area
1. Work Station
H = High M = Medium L = Low Y = Yes N = No/None I = Important but not required
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FOR: BELLABEAT INC.
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CRITERIA MATRIX
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Criteria Matrix
Loft construction
N
SECTION
The abstract geometry form repeats in different areas in order to unified company theme of being energize and active. Different area holds its own activities to keep the employees active and relax at their workplace. The upper level is employee gym where it is not only for them to use but also a “testing lab” for engineer to test their new product coding.
Along with formal meeting room at core area, the “Gather Boxes” provide semi-closure spaces for small to big group discussions that required more privacy. Blending into the workspace are public collaborations and gathering space for small group talk or quick touchdown.
FEATURE Structure
Felt Module
Hanging Panel
Steel structure
Orange
WeiĂ&#x; Feature Wall Elevation
Felt Covered
Mango
Gelb
Rosa
Magnolie
Gather Box
Main Box (angle 2)
Main Box (angle 2)
Small Box
Intro
Testing product
Products + Brochures display
FEATURE Cafeteria
FEATURE Lounge
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S H E L L . T E R
capstone thesis
Imagine if every parking lot around SJSU campus (and beyond) was to be repurposed . They are potential for student housing. As working through the design, considering implementing various modules, creating spaces that people can be social and spaces that people can be in solitude.
Private.Safe.Social
RESEARCH Precedent Research Basic form of the Rotunda by Thomas Jefferson
Nature Research Shelter Form Inspiration Idea
Generalize Form
Shelter Form Inspiration Idea
Form Development
LAYOUT Site
Location: North Garage SJSU - Level: 5
Units Layout
The shelter community layout is inspired by the nature behavior of seashell. Seashell habitat is private and independent but still stay as a community. They placed toward the center area to keeo an eye on each other in oder to maintain their security.
- Public kitchen is placed at the center area
- Blending into the smaller units are benches and bike racks
- Public seating is provided through out the space
Public Kitchen x Cafeteria
DETAIL Floor Plan
One unit is occupied by two students. The shelter provide gather/study area, one bathroom, storage, and two full size lifted-up beds. The personal space is also be considered, therefore the bed area is separated by the curve ceiling structure and the weaving application of the shelter.
Wire Mesh x String Weaving
DETAIL Section
Front Section
Ceiling Structure
Bed Lifter
Elevation
Front Elevation
Left Elevation