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fanciful fondue _restaurant design
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the exchange _tea house design
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clear progression _timeline design
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cultivation _timeline design
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raw _restaurant design
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northwest clinic _healthcare design
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melrose square _retail/residential design
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abroad sketches _england/spain/france
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fanciful_restaurant fondue design
fondue dining
communal third place for the garland community of spokane, WA
main dining area
here at fanciful fondue local patrons get an opportunity to experience this fun and social dining hub while being served fondue on circulating carts.
inspiration
graphic
overylay
design translation
_voice inflections _fluidity in melody _crescendo _whimsical Tune _elongated notes _mezza voice vs. full voice _varying tempo _staccato elements _curious/enchanting feel _clean/strong pitch
_accents, imperfection, asymmetry _organic lines, movement _height and depth, thick and thin, contrast _organic, playful shapes, gradients, delicate _visual consistancy/visual paths _variety in intensity _emphasis, predictable/unpredictable forms _repetition, visually sharp elements _muted colors, translucency, glowing quality _bold, rich elements
the musical elements of regina spektor’s enchanting voice in her song “samson”, influenced concepts of asymmetry, contrast, movement, and repetition. the fluidity of her voice, the whimsical tune, and her varying, dramatic tempos were translated into design elements.
inspired by a song
musical elements
concept statement
nestled into the eclectic garland community of spokane, fanciful fondue offers a unique interactive dining experience as a communal “third place.”
entry
creating an intimate waiting area sets up an opportunity to have a more exciting transition into to this unique dining experience.
fanciful_restaurant fondue design
garland community spokane, WA
exterior elevation
custom light fixtures will be used, providing textured lighting to compliment the organic theme of the space while emphasizing contrast through the use of light and color.
floor plan
emphasizing spatial energy through movement, contrast, and repetition.
materials
concrete
bamboo
third place
lounge
paint
here at fanciful fondue local patrons get an opportunity to gather and experience this fun and social dining hub,being served fondue on circulating carts.
paint
paint
_tea house design
the exchange
the exchange tea house in collaboration with carlyn brewe and cassie steinberg
encouraging neighborhood revitalization in the st.louis community
concept sketches
_layout concept the spatial layout leads guests through the entire teahouse, giving the customer the opportunity to experience an exchange on each level; first the individual, then communal and finally global.
Entry
floorplan
_tea house design
the exchange
northern elevation
global exchange board
western section
cork wall and pre-cast counter, display current global issues and offer surrounding events covering strategies for the future.
restore
goal: promote the restoration and celebration of the local community. strategy: offer a healthy environment where people are inspired by both the menu and the interior to improve their life practices.
connect
goal: connect members of the community with local issues facing st. louis. additionally offer opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in community events. strategy: offer a community bulletin board to provide guests with updated information on what is going on in the community.
educate
goal: educate and offer the community sustainable practices, knowledge of green materials, and of local sustainable events. strategy: in addition to the interior bulletin, the interior will offer tea biographies, educational text and literature. the tea house will continually feature sustainable events occurring in st. louis.
sustain
inspire
goal: inspire patrons to implement healthy practices into their daily life. inspire individuals to contribute to the surrounding community. (individual, communal, and global health) strategy: offer healthy products in a creative and enriching environment. the interior will influence guests to implement the standards of the tea house into their personal life.
goal: promote sustainable practices. strategy: offer visual references of sustainable material, including literature on energy and person health benefits.
resource nook
the exchange offers it’s patron selected resources covering sustainable home design, green building materials, local manufacturers vendors, and healthy living alternatives.Guests are encouraged to both borrow and donate to the nook enabling the communal exchange.
third place
the exchange
communal exchange communal tea bar
varying levels of seating allow for all guests to witness events occurring within the lecture lounge as well as increase focus on communal exchange.
reflected ceiling / lighting plan
reflected ceiling plan
materials
bamboo
paint
osb board
paint
stone
concrete
cork
_timeline design
clear progression
timeline of design education
in collaboration with jessica jensen, benni adams, and scott sei
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building blocks of knowledge
showing the progression of relative knowledge through the education process.
basic knowledge_
_applied knowledge
uniqueness of design education _the push for innovation _relation to human empathy
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as our education progresses, our knowledge becomes more relative. we begin to interconnect and form organization.
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as they mature, these organized bits of knowledge soon come together to build an innovative and unique idea.
innovation
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in the beginning stages of design education, we are often given independent blocks of knowledge that seem unrelated.
_timeline design
recycled water bottles
northern view
showing the uniqueness of design education, building blocks of knowledge come together to form an innovative, human empathetic space.
interactivity
clear progression
2,130
western section
western view
visually representing how knowledge progresses over time.
cultivation _timeline design
ritzville historical timeline
in collaboration with kandis bedow,hiro ono, melinda kaiser and anna kerr
cultivation over time is to inspire awareness of ritzville’s downtown historic district and bring economic vitality to the town.
concept graphic
plaza entry panels
pioneer plaza
ritzville’s downtown social hub _pedestrian friendly _stimulating local businesses _acts as a venue
cultivation _timeline design
materials concrete
reclycled brick
silicone bronze
steel
interactivity
central column
silicone bronze plates cover this column from top to bottom inscribed with the names of ritzville’s original 17 founding families.
night view of column
backlit with l.e.d lighting, the name plates of ritzville’s past and future community leaders set an inspiring ambiance.
cultivation _timeline design
interactive historical timeline elevation view
a series of educational planter boxes host regional plants as well as provide seating in pioneer plaza.
interactive plaque examples
interactive educational panels offer a unique and entertaining learning experience for the community.
a healthy and restorative raw food dining experience
cleansing station
entering into the raw experience you encounter a cleansing station where patrons are encouraged to wash their hands and be educated on the health benefits of raw food.
raw _restaurant design
raw food dining
raw _restaurant design
london
study abroad, london england 2009 american intercontinental university
busy
diverse
trendy
dining
inspired by the organic forms of wood grains, and the zen culture, this main dining area exposes patrons to a naturally raw environment, emphasizing dining in its simplest form.
KITCHEN VIE adjacency diagram
concept graphic
inspiration
graphic overlay
BATH #1
MAIN DINING AREA
BATH #2
KITCHEN OUTDOOR DINING
ENTRY
VEGETABLE ZEN GARDEN
STAFF BATH
BAR
OFFICE
STAFF LOUNGE
STORAGE
OUTDOOR BAR SEATING
FLOOR PLAN
raw _restaurant design
goal//
to create a relaxing and healthy dining experience to counter the everyday hustle of the city. this restaurant will be affordable, attractive to patrons of diverse demographics, and eco-friendly.
bar
strategy//
by creating an innovative raw [food] dining experience, patrons of london will be attracted to the relaxing multicultural experience in a trendy atmosphere.
designed with custom seating, and lit with natural daylight, this raw space offers a unique bar experience.
the raw experience//
experiencing a calming and restorative process, the patrons will be cleansed in both mind and body through a healthy, purifying environment, and restorative raw food menu.
materials
MAIN DINING AREA birch
wood
rice paper
stone
cork
zen vegetable garden
growing fresh fruits and vegetables in their very own courtyard, provides an opportunity to reconnect the london people with where their food is coming from.
_healthcare design
northwest clinic
northwest clinic and wellness center healthcare space planning study
typical routines/circulation patterns M.D./P.A./N.P. 1.office 2.exam room 3.nurses station 4. office/ computer station
M.D. / P.A./N.P. R.N./N.A 1.nurses station/desk 2.attending dr. office 3.reception desk 4. waiting room 5.vitals station 6. exam room 7.medicine/drug storage 8. attending office/nurses station
R.N./ N.A. patient 1.entry 2.check in desk 3.waiting room 4. vitals station 5.bathroom 6. exam room 7. exit
patient
bubble diagram
case study locations
_retail/residentail design
melrose square
the concept of urban nature acknowledges aesthetic parallels in forms that exist between the urban environment and the traditional natural environment.
exterior
verticality
linear elements
green over head awning panels inpsired by map lines welcome customers off the street. private garage/residential entry urban nature (consignment shop) check out station
layering movement
threadless t-shirts give the community a unique opportunity to share their creative designs and vote for others designs on in- store computers. forms like this planter bench are built up on the map representing ideas of green buildings in the city.
first floor plan retail surfaces for consignment shop
seattle map etched in the concrete floor.
three full ceiling lightwells run through the entire building bringing a little bit of nature into this urban space.
this custom bike shop not only showcases their specialty bikes, but offers repair services to the community.
_retail/residentail design
melrose square first floor rpc
first floor entry
urban nature consignment
invites artists and merchants in the community to contribute to making this area’s shopping unique to its local creativity.
_retail/residentail design
melrose square
western view
this open kitchen, dining, and living area sits under two overhead loft spaces, giving the tenant access to the roof and unique lounge spaces
northern view
this casual living area takes advantage of the natural daylight coming from the 3 original windows.
second floor plan
_retail/residentail design
melrose square north section
roof plan
western view
this wood awning creates a little bit of shade for the entertaining area as well as acts as a trellis, giving shade to the glass ceiling below.
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jana yama interior designer t: 408•910•2508 a: 10196 Adriana Ave. Cupertino CA 95014 e: janayama@gmail.com