Summer 2022 Portfolio Eun Me Kwon

Eun Me Kwon Creator + Designer

Portfolio HAY Coffee Kolaps Cote LA Bloom Room4sugar

- cafe - product - dining - furniture - retail + dining

Eun Me Kwon

Creator + Designer eunmekwon@gmail.com +16263198603

Education Art Center College of Design - Pasadena Master of Science, Environmental Design Pratt Institute - Brooklyn Bachelor of Industrial Design DIS Copenhagen - Denmark Furniture Design Summer Study Abroad

Work Experience 2020-Present 2014-2018 2017

Recognition Art Center College of Design - Pasadena Graduate Scholarship Pratt Institute - Brooklyn Graduated With Highest Honors International Merit Based Scholarship Pratt Institute President’s List x7 Pratt Institute Dean’s List x1 Industrial Design Form and Space Showcase

2020-Present

2018 2014-2018 2014-2018 2015 2016-Present

Skills

Screw Bar Inc - Seoul Design and Research

2020

SG Flexio - Seoul Product Concept Freelance

2020

Joya Studio - Brooklyn Product Fabrication Intern

2018-2019

Helen Levi Ceramics - Brooklyn Ceramic Production Intern

2017-2018

Pratt Institute - Brooklyn Woodshop Monitor Photolab Monitor

2016-2018

Software photoshop Illustrator indesign after effects premiere rhinoceros solidworks 3dsmax modo twinmotion unreal keyshot vray sketchbook pro Hardware woodworking 3d modeling slipcasting wheel throwing mold making sewing 3d printing laser cutting sketching Language Korean English

HAY COFFEE Summer Cool Winter Warmth Cafe

HAY COFFEE Branded Cafe Design LA Arts District, CA

HAY COFFEE is a cafe that allows guests to appreciate the small, hygge moments in life that will arouse a feeling of contentment, comfort, and connection in the theme of summer(cool) and winter(warmth).

Student work, for demonstration and research purposes only. Not an actual product or service of HAY.

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B R A N D A N A LY S I S

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H AY Rethinking Danish Design And Improve Everyday Experience To Brighten Up One’s Day HAY is an experimental brand. Through the use of traditional Danish materials with vivid colors and different sheen, products are fun, express lots of energy, and feel innovative.

Although some may not appreciate HAY products more than others, the brand creates decorative and functional products with new twists to freshen up people’s daily lives.

HAY is obsessed with making customers’ everyday experience special.

S I T E A N A LY S I S

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C O P E NH AG EN

LA

Cold Dark

Warm Bright

Copenhagen is well known for it’s long, cold and damp winter. LA, on the other hand, is famous for having sunny dry summer all year round. Regardless of huge difference in weather, people from both

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cities are mostly happy, chill, and relaxed.

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S I T E A N A LY S I S

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SI T E 221 S Garey St, LA, CA 90012 / Arts District LA Arts District can be enjoyed both summer and winter.

There are numerous places to warm up and cool off in both weather allowing people’s visit more playful and comfortable.

Collage For The Site

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CONCEPT

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SU M M E R C O O L WI N T E R WA R M T H Duality Of Winter + Summer A café that allows guests to appreciate the small, hygge moments in life that will arouse a feeling of contentment, comfort, and connection in the theme of summer(cool) and winter(warmth).

E X P E R I E N C E H AY C O F F E E

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FACADE View From Street

Approaching from E 3rd St, guests will be welcomed by large mural. They will also be intrigued by the mix and match of iridescent glass and painted brick. This combination of materials represent how HAY approaches traditional Danish design and material in fresh and playful way.

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F I R S T E X P O SU R E Instagram + HAY Website + HAY Store + Magazine + Email/Mail Subscribers Visitors will first encounter with the cafe mainly through social media, HAY websites, and online magazines. With photos and videos posted there, guests will be curious

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and excited to visit the cafe.

HAY Website Pop Up Window

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M AT E R I A L Facade

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Iridescent Glass Brick

Recycled Resin

Matte Painted Brick

ENTRANCE Ordering Station

At the ordering station, guests will order espresso base drinks, tea, and pastries.

For those who are not staying at HAY Coffee, drinks will be given in the aluminum can.

Drinks will be made at the site and workers will seal the drinks.

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G R A PH I C To-Go Thermochromatic Coffee Can

Using thermochromatic coffee can, guests that are not staying at the cafe can still have the same nuance temperature shift experience. There will be two kinds of cans, one for warm drinks and another for cold drinks. For

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warm drinks, transparent sleeve will be provided.

Reference

At Room Temperature

Coca-Cola Can

After Temperature Shift

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To-Go Thermochromatic Coffee Can

Room Temperature

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Heat Sensitive

In Transition

Cold Sensitive

Heat Sensitive

Cool Or Warm

Cold Sensitive

Heat Sensitive

Cold Sensitive

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M AT E R I A L Facade

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Recycled Plastic Terrazo

Recycled Resin

PET Felt

Recycled Polyurethane Foam

FOREST Cool Warmth Forest

For ordering specialty coffee in different processes such as pour over or cold brew, guests will need to go to the other ordering station across the space. On the way there, space divider made of wax and natural wood be installed displaying HAY products that guests can also buy through QR code.

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SPACE D I V I D E R Beeswax + Oak

Wax carries two different temperature. When it is not lit on, the material stays cool or room temperature but when it is lit, the material becomes warm, even hot. I wanted to focus on this characteristic of wax to emphasize my concept of HAY Cafe, Summer Cool Winter Warmth.

Also HAY is an experimental brand. Through the use of traditional Danish materials with vivid colors and different sheen, products are fun, express lots of energy, and feel innovative. With this project, I wanted to capture these brand values so that the space divider is functional

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yet fresh and playful.

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M AT E R I A L Facade

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Recycled Plastic Terrazo

Beeswax + Oak

PET Felt

Recycled Polyurethane Foam

ORDERING For Special Coffee

At this station, guests are welcomed to choose different kinds of coffee beans and processes they prefer.

For guests to remember what they had ordered, small card with explanation will be given as a present for them to carry home.

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G R A PH I C

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Specialty Coffee Card

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M AT E R I A L Facade

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Recycled Plastic Terrazo

Beeswax + Oak

PET Felt

Recycled Polyurethane Foam

WINTER WARMTH Rest Near Hearth

In Winter Warmth area, guests will be able to feel temperature warming up and relax through the hearth and choices of drinks they purchased according to their current state of warmth and coolness.

WINTER WARMTH Warm Up Next To Hearth

Guests will be able to comfortably sit at the circular seating or on steps. Blankets will be provided for those who want extra warmth or want to drink cold drinks but stay warm underneath the blanket.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Entrance Selection And Elevation

Material

Recycled Plastic Terrazo

FFE

PET Felt

Recycled Polyurethane Foam

About A Chair

Bowler

23 Armchair

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SUMMER COOL Relax On Beach

Actual sand will be warmed up and cooled down throughout the day for guests to feel as if they are at the beach. In this space, people can hygge in more “summer” way.

SUMMER COOL Looking At Ocean

Blue color in the ceiling panel will arouse feeling of looking over to the beach. By being able to look down to the Winter Warmth area, temperature cooling off experience will be enhanced.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Entrance Selection And Elevation

Material

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Recycled Plastic Terrazo

FFE

Sand

Hee Lounge Chair

Palissade Ottoman

Palissade Lounge Chair

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M AT E R I A L

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PA L E T T E 01 Iridescent Glass Brick 02 Glossy Ceramic Tile 03 Plywood With Matte Lacquered Oak Veneer 04 Recycled Polyurethane Foam 05 Recycle Resin 06 Terrazzo 07 Beeswax

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08 PET Felt

M AT E R I A L

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C O LO R S T R AT E GY The colors are inspired by the seasons change in the nature. They are divided into two groups: neutral and vivid color.

Through the contrast, the difference betwen theme of summer (cool) + winter (warmth) will be conveyed and guests will feel comfortable yet full of energy reminiscenting their visit to friends’ places or time they had

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picnic at a park.

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H AY C O F F E E

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SE C T I O N PE R SPE C T I V E

221 S Garey St, LA, CA 90012 / Arts District LA

Kolaps Collapsable Indoor Herb Pot

Kolaps Collapsable Herb Pot Collapsable Reusable Fun

Kolaps is designed for those who want to grow herbs at home without feeling pressured of maintenance. Made with LFGB certified platinum food grade silicone, Kolaps is dish washer safe and easy to store. With reusable pot, growing herbs has never been this easier.

You will always be ready to have frest herbs at home!

DEVELOPMENT

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C O N CE P T Collapsable, Reusable, Fun

Young, middle age who want to grow their own herbs at home. It’s also for those who tend to fail in growing plants. Once the herbs die, customers can throw away soil, put the pot in dishwasher or simply rinse it with water, then collapse the pot to store it in a drawer for the next herb growing time.

My product will allow users to grow their own herbs but in more asthetic way. People will be able to use it as a container when not growing herbs.

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Current Market

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R E SE A R CH How People Actually Grow Herbs

People buy herb plants in the grocery stores. However, instead of moving them to different pots, a lot of custom-

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ers simpy put tray or dish underneath the plastic pot.

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I D E AT I O N Early Process

At early ideation stage, I wanted to create an indoor herb pot with unique design opportunity with simple shape with repetition. Inspired

by Chen and Kai x Areaware’s Stacking Planter and Light + Ladder’s Vayu Planter, I explored finding interesing convexity and concavity of geometric shapes.

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Ideation Sketches

Chen and Kai x Areaware

Light + Ladder

Stacking Planter

Vayu Planter

$78.00 / $96.00

$110.00

Short: 8” DIA x 4” H

5” H x 7.75” W (6” DIA opening)

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I D E AT I O N D E V E LO PM E N T Dish Washer Safe / Food Grade Silicone / Easy To Use

My design will be outsourced from China. It will come in with paper sleeve or box packaging and customers will pay the shipping fee. Each pot will sell about $20-25. Will sell them in bundle as well.

I will use wholesale and with Kolaps’s website and use social media for advertise.

Ideation Sketches

Inspiration from collapsable food container and cup

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12oz-$15, 16oz-$20 / $20

PRODUCTION

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M AT E R I A L LFGB Certified Platinum Food Grade Silicone

LFGB certified platinum food grade silicone/ price negotiable / ODM, OEM. LFGB is the German food safety standard, which has safer and higher standards than the US’s FDA standards.

Because it’s food grade material, customers do not have to worry about safety issues such as off gasing, melting, etc.

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https://www.lsrliquidsiliconerubber.com/quality-11533686-china-manufacture-high-hardness-food-grade-liquid-silicone-rubber-easy-processing-performance-good-p

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PR O D U C T I O N M E T H O D Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding

Molds starting at $1,995 / Silicone - medical grade.

Potentially, liquid silicone rubber molding method will be used for production. Silicone could be changed to medical grade if the company does not carry LFGB certified platinum food grade silicone or for liquid silicone rubber molding process they recommend.

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https://www.protolabs.com/services/injection-molding/liquid-silicone-rubber-molding/

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PACK AG I N G M AT E R I A L Paper Sleeve / Paper Box

Paper sleeve or paper box will be used for packaging.

Customers will have to pay the shipping fee if their purchase is under $75 at Kolaps’s own website.

3 x 3 x 3 box = $2.42 each (http://www.uprinting.com/custom-box.html) There will be no shipping fee for the first purchase at the website and promo code will be constantly sent to those who signed with email on the website.

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Packaging example from stojo

PROTOT YPING

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MODELING Using Modo For Prototyping

Using Modo, I made sketch models that had simple shape with repetition. For the form language, I wanted to have smaller opening at the top and larger at the bottom so that it is more stable once the pot is pulled to full shape.

Through prototyping in Modo and studying collapsable containers, I learned how parting lines work and where the creases should be located for the pot to be collapsable.

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3D modeling using modo

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D E SI G N U PDAT E Rim For Structure

For the final design decision, I added larger rim at the top for more strength in structure.

I also made the curve more straight so that it is easier for dirt to be cleaned in both dish washer and hand wash.

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3D modeling using modo

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Plant Saucer For Covering When Stored

Plant saucer will be made out of the same material as Kolaps. When it is collapsed, the saucer can be used as a covering so that the dust will not get into Kolaps while stored.

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3D modeling using modo

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C O LO R CH O I CE

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Blue / Red / Pink / Green / Yellow

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T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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D R AWI N G

Pot

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T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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Plant Saucer

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KOL APS

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Collapsable Herb Pot / Product

Designed For Restaurant’s Third Location

COTE LA Thematic Dining Design LA Arts District, CA

Concept Diagram

COTE LA is a carnivore heaven upscale dining restaurant that blends the dining experience of Korean Barbecue with the hallmark of a classic American Steakhouse with the goal of enjoying the hybrid grilling experience in a healthy and well-balanced meal.

Student work, for demonstration and research purposes only. Not an actual product or service of COTE.

S I T E A N A LY S I S

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SI T E 810 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013 / Arts District LA COTE LA is located in LA Artis District. Similar to how the restaurant combines Korean Barbecue and American Steakhouse cultures together, the site is chosen because it’s the place where different cultures come together to create its own unique atmosphere.

810 Traction Ave has multiple bars and art galleries near by. When guests come to the neighborhood, they can visit these places either before or after dining at COTE LA and get exposed to creative and fun environment.

Arts District LA

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Map of 810 Traction Ave

Current Building

MoonFlower Sagaya Ginza / Art by teamLab

CONCEPT

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I M M E R SI V E E X PE R I E N CE Multi Media

Projection Mapping

Through an immersive multi media experience, those who love meat will learn more about the Korean Barbecue, appreciate ingredients, and have fun, lively yet delicious night at the Korean-style steakhouse.

Dynamic Ceiling

Intense Color

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MoonFlower Sagaya Ginza / Art by teamLab

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E XPERIENCE COTE

FACADE TRACTION AVE

View From Street

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Inspired by layers of cooking grid and charcoal from bbq grill, facade is made of floating metal structure and dark plaster finish underneath it.

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FORM Cooking Grid And Charcoal Facade is inspired by cooking grid and charcoal. Metal frames resemble the cooking grid and the wall finish underneath represents charcoal used for the barbecue.

SMOKEY blackened steel and clay plaster in rustic finish represent raw and fresh quality of ingredients in Korean

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barbeque.

SMOKEY Blackened Steel

Clay Plaster Rustic Finish

MG McGrath

Clayworks GRY-02

ENTRANCE TRACTION AVE

View from entrance

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Guests can purchase COTE products or pick up to-go boxes at the entrance. Pink volcanic rock was used for the counter.

ENTRANCE TRACTION AVE

View from Traction

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Guests can wait at the sitting area before enjoying dinner at COTE. Orange wall is from a bar, which guests can visit if they arrive earlier than their reservation time. Each guests will get welcome drink when they arrive at the entrance.

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TRACTION AVE

M AT E R I A L / F F E BAR

Entrance Selection And Elevation

TASTING ROOM

A

UP

RED ROOM

B

Section

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

C

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Section A

Section B

Ceiling

Floor

Clay Plaster

Volcanic Lava

Smooth

Stone Tile

Clayworks GRY-07

Section C

FFE

Pink Volcanic Rock

Matte Concrete

Blackened White Oak

Flowerpot Pendant

Wave Table

Ren Lounge Chair

VP7

FLORIS WUBBEN

Stellar Works ×

&Tradition

Space Copenhagen

UP

RED ROOM TRACTION AVE

View of projection wall

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Guests will visit Red Room before going to their tables.

In this room, people will learn about different cuts of meat, how they are prepared, etc through projected curved wall. Through the video, guests will be able to appreciate and understand meat more in depth.

RED ROOM TRACTION AVE

View of projection wall

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Meat vault is located on the other side of the projection mapped wall. All the meats used at COTE is stored at the vault and the guests will be able to look at the real cuts of meat through red glass wall while learning about them in the video.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Red Room Selection And Elevation

TRACTION AVE

Section

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

B RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

Section A

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Ceiling

Section B

Floor

UP

Wall

Projection Drywall

A

Clay Plaster

Dream black ce-

Blackened White Oak Dream black ce-

Smooth

ramic tile (Matte)

ramic tile (Matte)

Clayworks BLA-01

The Tile Shop 13”

The Tile Shop 13”

x 13”

x 13”

TASTING ROOM

TRACTION AVE

View of meat vault and individual grill set

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Guests will be able to choose three different cuts of meat to taste before choosing the menu. Each guests will have their own individual griddle set and they will have grilling experience with the chosen cuts of the meat.

TASTING ROOM

TRACTION AVE

View of meat vault and individual grill set

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Public Dining Area Tasting Room

Private Dining Area

Meat Vault

Kitchen

Red Room

Section of Tasting Room

Tasting room is designed to be open to below. Guests from the second floor can look down and see people grilling their own tasting menu while dining at COTE.

Entrance

Bar

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Tasting Room Selection And Elevation

Section

Section B

Section A

Floor

Wall

FFE C

TRACTION AVE

Ceiling

Section C

B BAR

A TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

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Clay Plaster Smooth Clayworks WHI-07

Matte lava stone tiles

Volcanic Ash Coating

Blackened White Oak

Personal Grill

UP

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T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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PL A N Ground floor with materials

Matte lava stone tiles

Pink volcanic rock

Dream black ceramic tile (Matte) The Tile Shop 13” x 13”

Exposed concrete

DINING AREA View from third row

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Dining area accomodates different size groups. Each row of grilling tables are in different height of platforms so that each table can have more privacy while dining.

Guests sitting next to the large window will be able to see others inside tasting room.

DINING AREA View of projection mapped ceiling

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Projection mapped ceiling shows videos of vegetables used in COTE LA. Curved ceiling enhances the immersive experience while dining at the restaurant. Through the video guests will learn that the Korean barbecue is more than just having direct grilled meat feast- it is about having balanced meal.

DINING AREA View of second row

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Video also shows how to eat ssam, which is a Korean style of eating bbq with lettuce wrap. Through the video, guests can have deeper understanding in Korean bbq and get a chance to explore all the side dishes.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Dining Area Selection And Elevation

B

C

Section A

Section C

A

Public Dining Area

D

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Section D

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Section B

Ceiling

Floor

Wall & Furniture

Clay Plaster Smooth Clayworks WHI07

SUPER BLACK

Dark Grey Terrazzo

PORCELAIN WALL AND FLOOR TILE (Polished) The Tile Shop 18” X 18”

FFE

Clay Plaster Rammed Earth Finish Clayworks

Blackened White Oak

Black Polished Marble

Matte Brass

Down Draft Grilling Table Shinpo / Ceramic Charcoal

HALLWAY Hallway To Private Dining Area

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Bright colored projection mapped floor will lead guests to their private dining rooms.

The video will make guests to feel like they are standing on top of the hot red grill and allow them to get excited as if they are at a club- it follws the mentra of COTE which is meat + booze + fire = smile.

Volcanic ash coated walls will give earthy and and raw quality similar to charcoal.

PRIVATE DINING Private Dining Room

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Private dining rooms are located on the right side of the second floor. They carry a theme of raw and earthy.

Rammed earth wall in different greys makes guests feel as if they are part of the charcoal used at the barbeque.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Private Dining Area Selection And Elevation

Public Dining Area

DOWN

Open To Below

Private Dining Area

Section

Floor

Wall

FFE

Ceiling

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Clay Plaster Smooth Clayworks GRY-07

SHANXI BLACK HONED GRANITE WALL AND FLOOR TILE The Tile Shop 12” X 24”

Clay Plaster Rammed Earth Finish Clayworks

Volcanic Ash Coating

Blackened White Oak

LED Panel

GRAIN PENDANT Brendan Ravenhill

Ren Dining Chair Stellar Works × Space Copenhagen

BAR TRACTION AVE

View from counter

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

After the meal, guests must pass the bar to exit the building. If they would like to stay for more booze, guests can grab a table and extend their stay at COTE LA. Korean barbeque is more than just having food at a restaurant.

It’s about enjoying the entire process of preparing + eating food and drinking with the loved ones.

BAR TRACTION AVE

View to entrance

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Reflected Brass wall resembles the fire from Korean bbq grill. Glowing orange, it reminds guests of flames from their dining experience.

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M AT E R I A L / F F E Bar Selection And Elevation

Floor

Material

Clay Plaster Smooth Clayworks BLA-01

Dream black ceramic tile (Matte) The Tile Shop 13” x 13”

Dark Grey Terrazzo

Texture Line Concrete

Blackened White Glacial Stacked Oak Stone panels MSI 6” x 24”

Mastea Side Table Miniforms × Matteo Zorzenoni

Halo Sconce ROLL & HILL

Ren Lounge Chair Stellar Works × Space Copenhagen

TRACTION AVE

A

Ceiling

BAR

B TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

FFE

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EOS Chandelier Fiber Bar Stool BIANCO LIGHT + Muuto × IsSPACE kos-Berlin Section A

Section B

Ren Lounge Chair Two Seater Stellar Works × Space Copenhagen

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B A R D E TA I L WA L L

TRACTION AVE

Construction Detail

C

BAR

TASTING ROOM UP

RED ROOM

ENTRANCE

RAMP UP

UP

Material

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620 Civilization Aluminum Chemetal 4’ x 8’ / .359 lb /sq ft THICKNESS: Metal : .025” Laminate Backer: .055” SUSTAINABILITY: mindful MATERIALS / Living Building Challenge Compliant

SMOKEY Blackened Steel MG McGrath

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B A R D E TA I L WA L L

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Construction Detail

T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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PL A N Second floor with materials

SUPER BLACK PORCELAIN WALL AND FLOOR TILE (Polished) The Tile Shop 18 X 18 IN

SHANXI BLACK HONED GRANITE WALL AND FLOOR TILE The Tile Shop 12 X 24 IN

Exposed Matt Concrete

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LED panel

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T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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SE C T I O N Section Plan With Program

Public Dining Area Tasting Room

Private Dining Area

Meat Vault

Kitchen

Red Room

Entrance

Bar

TABLE TOP Place Setting

Tablewares are chosen based on the raw and earthy quality of Korean bbq. Dishes are made of glazed volcanic rock and spoons. Spoons and chopsticks are made out of brass.

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M AT E R I A L

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E A R T H Y / C O N V I V I A L / B A L A N CE D Key Attributes COTE LA is a upscale Korean style steak-

Materials chosen for the restaurant will re-

Also, these materials will have convivial ele-

house that blends both Korean and American

flect the raw and earthy quality of ingredients

ments that will allow restaurant to be fun and

culture that emphasizes on the equation of

which will enhance the immersive Korean

lively.

: meat + fire + booze = great smile.

barbecue experience in well balanced way.

Earthy

Convivial

Balanced

M AT E R I A L

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EARTHY Key Attribute 1 These materials resemble the raw and fresh element of ingredients.

Coming from nature and little or almost no treatment added, they focus on the originality of the material.

Matte Black Marble

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Matte Finish Concrete

Clear Finish Maple

Himalayan Salt Block

Volcanic Glazed Ash Tiles

Basalt Stone Clads

Oiled + Burnt Steel

M AT E R I A L

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CONVIVIAL Key Attribute 2 These materials are fun. Through the colorfulness, transparency, shiny/reflective surface, texture, and repetition, clear yet textured materials enhance joyful experience.

Reflections Panels

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Satin Brass

Mix Of Black Sand and Resin

Glass Mosaic Tile

Amber Coloured Glass

Black Glossy Resin Floor

Glass Brick

M AT E R I A L

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B A L A N CE D Key Attribute 3 These materials are chosen to reflect how different ingredients are used together harmoniously like ssam; a wrap of different ingredients covered in lettuce.

From nature based to man made material, they are combination of different materials that are working as one or associating with natural element such as light.

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Corten Steel Clad

Reinforced Concrete

Natural Plaster Rammed Earth Finish

Carrera Marble Pebbles Embeded In Cast Resin

Woven Metal

Silk Panel

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M AT E R I A L

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C O LO R S T R AT E GY The color strategy inspired by the fire related

which are key elements to the moto:

and earthy materials. Color and finishes used

meat + fire + booze = great smile

in them are divided into three areas,

Amber to black, colors make the environment more artistic and fun.

M AT E R I A L

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M AT E R I A L PA L E T T E 1. Volcanic Ash Coating

2

2. Black Marble 3. Corten Steel Clad 4. Satin Brass 5. Black Glossy Ceramic Tile

1

3

6. Matte Lava Stone Tile 7. Blackened White Oak 8. Pink Volcanic Rock

4

7 6

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5

8

M AT E R I A L

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M AT E R I A L A PPL I CAT I O N D I AG R A M Earthy These materials resemble the raw and fresh element of ingredients.

Coming from nature and little or almost no treatment added, they focus on the originality of the material.

Convivial These materials are fun. Through the colorfulness, transparency, shiny/reflective surface, texture, and repetition, clear yet textured materials enhance joyful experience.

Balanced These materials are chosen to reflect how different ingredients are used together harmoniously like ssam; a wrap of different ingredients covered in lettuce. From nature based to man made material, they are combination of different materials that are working as one or associ-

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ating with natural element such as light.

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SU S TA I N A BL E M AT E R I A L Three Approaches Sustainability will be approached through materials that are self cleaning or finishes that are breathable. Low toxicity, ability to recycle, and easy to maintenance (easily cleanable) will be key characteristics of these materials’ sustainable approach.

Corten - Steel Clad

Natural Plaster Finish

Hot-dipped Galvanised Steel Panel

No additional paint or coating is needed. Dense corro-

Plasters are created by mixing unfired clays with minerals and

Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) is a proven steel corrosion pro-

sion layer stops further rusting.

pigments, resulting in a variety of breathable finishes for interior

tection system that transcends time with minimal economic

walls and ceilings.

or environmental impact.

The high-performance clay plasters offer an alternative to gyp-

Not only does hot-dip galvanizing provide decades of main-

sum plasters or paints, and help to regulate humidity, and absorb

tenance-free longevity, but its primary components, zinc

toxins and odours.

and steel, are natural, abundant, and 100% recyclable, mak-

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ing hot-dip galvanized steel an infinitely renewable building material.

https://www.dezeen.com/2021/01/22/zecc-architecten-garage-corten-steel-craft-house-

https://www.dezeen.com/2021/01/15/clayworks-natural-clay-plasters-offer-a-vari-

utrecht/

ety-of-interior-finishes/

https://galvanizeit.org/hot-dip-galvanizing/is-galvanizing-sustainable

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R E SE A R CH About COTE - 16W 22nd, New York, NY 10010

COTE is a New York based Michelin-starred

It has its own dry aged room which is not

- 3900 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

restaurant that combines experience of fun

common for Korean barbeque place to have.

Korean Barbeque and a classic American Steakhouse.

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Dry Age Room

Butcher’s Feast

Cocktail

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R E SE A R CH Current Korean BBQ Places In LA Most Korean BBQ places in LA are very au-

to differ from each other.

thentic and located almost all in Korea Town.

Since they mainly focus on serving food,

Also, their menus are similar to one another

these restaurants do not emphasize on

and they don’t have their own characteristics

“funness” of Korean BBQ experience.

OMBU GRILL

Chosun Galbee

Park’s BBQ

Korean barbeque and Argentinian asado

Very authentic Korean barbeque place with full bar

Authentic Korean barbeque place with wall of fame

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R E SE A R CH Current Site : 810 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013 There are multiple bars and art

Guests(pedestrians) will mostly ap-

gallery + studio for guests to visit

proach from 3rd Street and those who

before and after coming to COTE

visit the restaurant with cars will have

LA. These places will make guests

opportunity to park from S Hewitt

to feel more excited to experience

Street or parking lots around COTE

something new and fun or end the

LA.

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day with “great smile”.

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C O N CE P T D E V E LO PM E N T Sketches

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C O N CE P T D E V E LO PM E N T Entrance Sketch Model

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C O N CE P T D E V E LO PM E N T Red Room Sketch Model

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C O N CE P T D E V E LO PM E N T Dining Room Sketch Model

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SE C T I O N PE R SPE C T I V E

810 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013 / Arts District LA

BLOOM Social Seating.

In Collaboration With Brooklyn Museum.

BLOOM Social Seating Design Brooklyn Museum, NY Big BLOOM: 64 x 64 x 26 in Small BLOOM: 52 x 52 x 21 in

BLOOM is an indoor lounge seating designed for public space in the Brooklyn Museum. Inspired by flower petals, the form’s geometry is rooted in nature. Using plant pot and foam cushioning it is designed to be playful and durable, allowing visitors to be comfortable and relaxed.

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C O N CE P T Playful, Durable, Social, Welcoming

BLOOM is designed to allow visitors to have emotional bond between themselves and the museum. The project was located on the first floor, the large space that people have to pass by in order to enter to the galleries. The theme of the collaboration was pop-up social seating. To make my design easy to move and install, I kept elements of BLOOM to be light weight, durable, and easy to clean using polypropylene plant pot and stain repellent/polyester upholstery fabrics.

Initial concept was to make the social seating flipable to add more playfulness to the design. However, due to sanitary problems and safety issues, I attached hexagon structure at the bottom to really lock down the upper components to the base.

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Mood Board

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I D E AT I O N Early Process

Early goal for the project was to create an inflatable social seating.

However due to durability and practical issues, I took key attributes such as bubble form, funness of inflated shape, etc and got inspired from them. As a result, I came up with collections of blooming shapes that pivots on center.

Sketch Models

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Ideation Sketches

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F O R M E X PLO R AT I O N Full Scale Physical Mock Up

After creating study model, I found out that planter pots that home depot carries have similar shape with the plastic cups I was making model with. Therefore, instead of building half or quarter scale model, I began to explore configuration with real size pots. I first combined three pots together then to seven, and more. For this study, I made holes at the bottom and top and used ropes to connect one pot to another. Also, I tested both blooming inward and outward forms to learn which was more comfortalbe to sit on and welcoming.

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Configuration Study With Actual Material

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PR OTOT YPI N G Adding Structure To BLOOM Once I started to test weight that the form can bare, I learned that extra support is needed. Therefore, I designed a system using plywood, nuts and bolts, and screws to make the furniture more durable.

Also, in order to give the pot more structure, I decided to use foam to fill the empty areas. Foams were cut into tapered shape and smaller diameter on the other side.

Through this study, I found out that only the top parts of

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the pots were needed to be fillled.

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Wooden structure to give more support in weight

The bottom hexagon structure is screwed together with the top as-

Each pot is connected to the next one by wooden joints with fas-

sembly so that BLOOM does not rock when visitors of the museum

teners. I had to connect all the pots together before inserting cut

sits on it. Also, it distributes the forces that are pushed down to the

foams into them.

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certain bottom edges and prevents the pots from cracking.

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Covering Fabric For Seating Patterns were specially made for the foam. I worked with my friend from fashion department to create patterns for both small and large foams.

Fabrics were chosen with careful attention to durability, resistency to stains, bugs, and easy to maintenance so that the Brooklyn museum will have less trouble of clean-

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ing BLOOM.

BLOOM without fabric

KnollTextiles

KnollTextiles

KnollTextiles

Trophy in Zest

Journey in Twist

Trophy in Truffle

Item # K17096

Item # K18064

Item # K170924

Pattern making using muslin

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To make BLOOM more welcoming, bright yellow was chosen as the main color. Since the form of BLOOM resembled flower, I decided to create a social seating with flower-like color scheme.

Most of the sewing was done using the industrial sewing machine but last two seams had to be hand sewn together. Since each foam was cut using band saw, all of the foams were slightly different from one another.

KnollTextiles Trophy in Zest Item # K17096

KnollTextiles Journey in Twist Item # K18064

KnollTextiles Trophy in Truffle

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Item # K170924

T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G

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PR OTOT YPI N G Exploded Axon

seven foams total

additional joints for stronger structure

light weight plastic plant pots

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additional bottom structure for durability

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Structure Diagram

Ø 20 in

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2.86 Ibs.

16.86 in

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Foam Tech Sheet

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Structure Diagram

A

B

C

Each pot is connected to the next one by wooden joints with fasteners. They are composed of three parts. A and C are placed into the position in order to enhance connection between B and two pots. The bottom hexagon structure is screwed together with the top assembly so that BLOOM does not rock when visitors of the museum sits on it. Also, it distributes the forces that are pushed down to the certain bottom edges and prevents the pots

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from cracking.

F E AT U R E

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Drum-like Social Seating

BLOOM can also be enjoyed aurally because of its hollow seats. With its drum-like composition, BLOOM encourages a playful engagement especially among children. The seats create a deep echoing sound when tapped similar to a drum. Since BLOOM comes in two different sizes, each set makes drum-like sounds in varying pitches, promoting visitors to playfully interact with the furniture physically. BLOOM caters to the needs of people in all age groups as the furniture provides temporary, yet comfortable seating for adult visitors and playful engagement

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for children.

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Social Seating For Brooklyn Museum / Brooklyn, NY

ROOM4SUGAR Work In Progress. Will be finished in April