Khanh Luu Portfolio
388 South Main Street, Apt 46 Providence RI 02903 412-330-9729/ kluu@risd.edu
PARK ROYA L H OT E L > U P P E R P I C K E R I N G ST R E E T > S I N GA P O R E
St. GREGORY SPA This spa forms an integral part of a luxury hotel’s recreational facilities located on the top of the podium. Meticulous design to incorporate aesthetics, total privacy, comfort and relaxation complimented by lush landscape outside. Within the spa will be a total of three treatment rooms with individual shower rooms and steam baths; a VIP spa suite with individual shower, steam bath, toilet facility and a personal Jacuzzi; a retail corner; a common male shower and toilet facility; and a common female shower and vanity facility.
Key Plan - 5th Storey
Sketches
Space circulation at Double Treatment Room
Seating at Reception
Single Treatment Room
Design 1. 2. 3. 4.
Treatment Bed Vanity counter Wardrobe Corridor
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Shower Shower and Steam room Seating Jacuzzi Pedicure room
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Single Treatment Room
Double Treatment Room
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Recycled Jarrah wood
Reception
Reception Room
Double Treatment Room
Material Soothing, natural and sustainable materials are used : recycled Jarrah wood, basaltina stone, leather, woven vinyl, oxidized steel. Plants
Outdoor Timber Deck
Oxided steel
Woven Vinyl
Leather
Tile
Basaltina stone
PARK ROYA L H OT E L > U P P E R P I C K E R I N G ST R E E T > S I N GA P O R E
CONTOUR WALL As a designer I am fascinated with the relationship between inside and outside design, exterior of buildings versus interior spaces. Interior, not interior decoration, but the dynamism of the physical space itself and how it can be manipulated. This project is both interesting and challenging for me as I work very closely with architects in my team who designed this hotel.
Key Plan
The broad open space of the lobby allows me to carry the unique feature of the undulating and seamless contour of the exterior inside. Continuing this dynamic flow, the interior wall responds to the same contour language but in different scale and use of material. Together with the moss carpet ( pg 42) hugging the floor of the contoured counter, the entire lobby space has a fluidity and added attraction.
Light in stretch membrane
Plywood bending details
300 degree
150 degree
Different bending angles
75 degree
Ending join
Section of contour wall
Plywood colour selection
Hotel main entrance lobby
Contours manufactured at factory
Contours installed at site
PARK ROYA L H OT E L > U P P E R P I C K E R I N G ST R E E T > S I N GA P O R E
MOSS CARPET The creation of a meandering mosslike carpeted flooring in the front lobby and walkway of the hotel was inspired by the contoured podium and simulated bonsai landscape and rock formations of the exterior. As light plays on the soft thick surface of natural moss, it gives rise to countless shades of green in varying shapes.
Inspiration
Hand-sketch
Layout Plan
Module and Grid System
All the curve edges can be manufactured by hand-tufted method
Module A
Module B
Module C
Module D
Lift lobby at 2nd floor
BA (HONS ) F I N A L P ROJ E CT > LOW E N ROA D > S I N GA P O R E
ZI.HOUSE What is important in everyday living? “Expectation need to change People can have more than they think Places for daily activities should be highly valued We expect great qualities in building like museum, shouldn’t we also expect them in places for everyday living?” (Koning Eizenberg Architecture, 2006, p.3 to p.9)
This project was to re- think the conventional perception of dwelling spaces and our ideas of what constitutes a dream house.
Diagram explains how Le Corbusier’s Modular is re-interpreted Original theory
Re-interpreted theory
Le Modular =
Le Modular =
+ man
machine
nature
Petagon
man
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+ machine
+ nature
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dimensions angles
Negative Spaces
Transformation of spaces Original theory
Horizontal - Vertical - Cross Interaction The new modular system is applied to the layout plan, distribution of rooms, and circulations of Zi House. In doing so, the residents can develop a consciousness of their live-in space and become actively engaged with it or with one another.
Re-interpreted theory
Cluster Interaction The house’s open concept integrates the external landscape as part of living space. User friendly steps lead up to a roof terrace which the family can gather or entertain and being on higher ground commands excellent view all around.
North-West Elevation
South-East Elevation
4TH FLIP C H A L L E N G E > S I NGA P O R E F U R N I T U R E I N D U ST R I E S C O U NCIL > SINGAPORE
MOTHER AND SON FLIP Challenge, a prestigious furniture competition in Singapore, attracts strong participation from students all over southeast Asia. The interlocking intimate relationship between these two pieces of furniture inspired the name ‘ Mother & Son’. An unforgettable moment! The Silver Award ! The above photos were taken during the final presentation. Surrounded by other competitors and not being fluent in English, I managed to conquer my fear and presented my design concepts to the panel of judges .
Different configurations
Achievements: Silver Medal 4th FLIP Challenge
Selected showpiece for American Hardwood Expo Exhibition in 2008
Published on Home Concepts - Jan 2008
GRAPHIC D E S I G N > S I N GA P O R E & R I S D - U SA
GRAPHIC DESIGN
I designed Project Review Booklet Int/AR Summer 2013
I volunteered to design Women’s health diary 2014, Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation
Currently, I am assisting in the publication of the Int/AR Journal, Birkhauser Publisher
HABITAT F O R H U M A N I T Y > BATA M > I N D O N E S I A
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY In April 2012, my colleagues and I volunteered in Habitat for Humanity Organization in Singapore. Our group traveled all the way to Batam, Indonesia to build a low-cost house for a poor family in the slum residence. We left at the end of the same day. The next group would continue our construction. Even it was one-day work, this experience has deepened my understanding and realization of how much architecture can change people’s lives.