typology: cultural / hospitality location: songyang, zhejiang
new art center consisting of: art gallery (10000 sqm) + art hotel (14000 sqm) + artist studios (10000 sqm) that aim to be a new landmark for the area for turism but also culturally and architecturally speaking. the strategy is to make a better use of the site, create corner monoliths and free the in between space. particular emphasis is placed on the reconnection with existing temple and the river front.
my contribution: concept, masterplan design, facade design, 3D models, presentations.
xinda station
typology: public / commercial location: shenzhen, guangdong
competition proposal for the refurbishment and conversion of the 276 m long and 15000 sqm xinda station. our program started with a mountain inspiration, few but bold materials, colors and textures, placing activities on the roof and reconnect the site with surrounding theme parks and existing turistic spots and facilities.
my contribution: concept, elevations, roof garden design, 3D models, presentations.
12000 sqm brand new hotel in a virgin turistic spot for shenzhen. the program is to have a linear building that twists allowcating the entrance pointing directly to the sea. the waterfront has a more relaxed and spacious guestrooms typology and the overall building is raised from 1f which is dedicated to parking and service areas.
my contribution: concept, elevations, 3D models, presentations.
silk road cultural exchange center
typology: hospitality location: pingyao, shanxi
my contribution: concept, elevations, 3D models, presentations.
hongzhushan resort hotel
typology: hospitality
location: emeishan city, sichuan
4300 sqm project consisting of a main building (20 guestrooms + lobby, restaurant/bar) with inner courtyard garden and 4 independent guesthouses blended in with the amazing surrounding landscape.
my contribution: concept, elevations design, facade material choice, landscape treatment, 3D models, video animation, presentations.
tianluhu hot spring boutique hotel
typology: hospitality location: pingyao, shanxi
refurbishment of 8400 sqm building (100 guestrooms + restaurant) with 6000 sqm adjacent landscape. the chimney is the only remaining testament of the factory once there and we intend to make it a landmark for the area. playful facades with local inspiration and flexuous elements create different spaces and serve as special features.
my contribution:
concept, elevations design, facade material choice, landscape concept, 3D models, renderings video animations, presenta-
tianluhu hot spring boutique hotel interior
typology: hospitality location: pingyao, shanxi
the interior concept carries inside the building the exterior and landscape features with solid and warm curvy walls that open in strategic areas
my contribution: concept, interior layout, material choice, 3D models, renderings, presentations.
hongzhou mansion
typology: residential location: haikou, hainan
4000 sqm four stories villa with private garden and swimming pool. a vacation house for the family and a place to boost the client business by hosting meetings and gatherings. contemporary outlook, bold architectural features and rough textures merging with interior elements and landscape treatment.
my contribution: concept, interior layout, elevations, material choice, 3D models, renderings and video animation, landscape design, fence wall design, presentations.
81 perkins road villa
typology: residential location: hong kong
500+ sqm three stories villa with private garden and swimming pool on a corner site in hong kong. traditional layout and art deco echo for the exterior, the house has a strong symmetry and focus on privacy and interior comfort for the family.
my contribution:
concept, interior layout, elevations, material choice, moulding and stone facade elevations design, 3D models, landscape and fence wall design, presentation material, renderings and video animation.
ben hua zen buddhist research center
typology: religious / hospitality location: foshan, guangdong
refurbishment (exterior, interior, and landscape), extension and partial conversion of a 2700 sqm buddhist temple. few materials, colors and textures, contemporary facades and window ratio openings, simple and easy to maintain landscape and hardscape.
my contribution: concept, elevations, materials choice, 3D models, video animation, presentations.
350+ sqm showroom for the shenzhen bay laboratory incubator. a loop path discovering information and trends of the sector with laboratory and robotic atmosphere and metallic material palette.
my contribution: cconcept, drawings, elevations, 3D model, content suggestions, renderings and video animation, presentations.
tbd headquarters
typology: workspace location: beijing
9000+ sqm on nine floors workspace interior renovation for an intellectual property company. our concept is inspired by the water cycle (cloud-sea), the platform is a meeting point as well as a bridge, just like the water circulation system, the sea and clouds have a strong connection to each other.
my contribution: concept, drawings, 3D models.
vanke jinshan park & retail mix-development
typology: commercial
location: fuzhou, fujian
my contribution: public area concept and design, main entrance gates design, public square flooring design, colors palette, 3D models, presentations.
vanke sport & retail mix-development
typology: commercial location: fuzhou, fujian
my contribution: management building exterior design and elevations, site main entrance design, 3D models.
shenzhen opera house management center
typology: workplace / public location: shenzhen, guangdong
315 sqm penthouse interior renovation in a high-end neighbourhood. traditional layout with a contemporary touch: neutral dark tones and focus on textures, especially wood and fabric. spacious and comfortable interiors which invite owners and guests to communicate and relax.
my contribution: concept, drawings, 3D models.
tianluhu apartments
typology: residential location: pingyao, shanxi
part of a big redevelopment project. refurbishment of 8 villas, 12 patio villas and 15 three stories high row villa blocks outside pingyao ancient city.
my contribution: elevations, material choice and paint scheme, 3D model, interior layout, presentations.
booths for both shenzhen-shantou join venture (12x3 m) and longhua district (9x6 m) showcasing recent projects and qualities of the environment and local policies to be implemented regarding children friendly city topic. concept for the booths are playful, wishing to bring children in power and using oversizing elements and objects.
my contribution: concept, drawings, colors and materials choice, 3D models.
dubai 2100
typology: urban vision location: dubai, uae
solo competition - honorable mention winner
as dubai looks to the future, it is seeking to transform into a sustainable and vibrant urban landscape that expresses its local culture and its relationship with a global population.
the competition invites participants to share their ideas on what kind of radical and innovative developments could ensure dubai remains at the forefront of humankind and becomes a world-leading sustainable city.
majiayao cultural center
typology: cultural location: lintao county, gansu competition
proposal for a new cultural center of about 9400 sqm. timeless design, contemporary monolithic structures to echo cultural heritage and harsh landscape surroundings.
my contribution: concept, drawings, material choice, 3D models, presentations and video presentation.
j house
typology: residential location: pingyao, shanxi
200+ sqm villa with private garden and hot spring outdoor pool near pingyao ancient city. geometrical and rigid elevations are in contrast with flexuous glass elements where the garden is framed. few materials with strong natural feeling, inner ward focus and a usable roof make the little villa comfortable but also stand out.
my contribution: cad drawings, elevations, 3D models, renderings, presentations.
part of a big redevelopment project. refurbishment of 55 bi-familiar houses, 5 eighteen stories apartments blocks, and 1600 sqm commercial space outside pingyao ancient city. total size more than 106000 sqm.
my contribution: elevations, material choice and paint scheme, 3D model, renderings, presentatios.
bulgari design week 016 event
typology: retail
location: milan
proposal for the bulgary gallery and product re-launch during the 2016 milan design week. in 1999, bugari made a choice, now they are returning to the past proving that there are no wrong choices and perhaps in the future, there will be another re-launch of the same product. the user entering the space feels as if he could join the bugari archive in search of a new/old ring, finding himself immersed in a universe of drawers.
my contribution: concept, interior layout, drawings.
FURNITURE
intangible essence pop-up store
typology: retail location: milan
proposal for a digital fabrication temporary e-commerce design furniture shop. concept started from the fact that objects have matter but also have an intangible feature because of their digital previous state. we match this with the plato cave myth: so we create a cave shop using stretched textile and video mapping technology. users will discover the objects step-by-step going through different moments, in each of them they will receive different feedback, a slow experience to reach the true knowledge of the object.
my contribution: concept, interior layout, drawings, renderings post-production.
demos hostel
typology: hospitality location: milan
low-cost hotel located in milan. our idea was to give the minimum comfort standard and clear the room for all the rest. only the basic furniture is real, then the layout plays with unreal object sketched on the wallpaper. everyone can leave a trace of his transit and everyone can decide to save or clean the old drawings. in a different way and in different time both the designer and the client will share their will to communicate and their creativity.
my contribution: concept, interior layout, drawings, material and furniture choice, renderings post-production.
Pianta
the hive headquarters
typology: workspace
location: milan
concept started from the hive idea. hhe hive and honey suggestion was used choosing hexagon scheme and warm and natural materials. hive like aim sharing: several tasks but only one goal to achieve: four different floors for different departments but a unique layout and style for furniture, same floor and ceiling finishes to improve the domestic environment and multifunction spaces.
my contribution: concept, interior layout, drawings, renderings post-production.
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