SCHOOLWORKS
table of contents
04. MAEVE HOTEL
03. LAU’S APARTMENT
02. CAFE GALLERY
01. BOUTIQUE STORE
Hospitality Design
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Commercial Design
07. OTHER WORKS
06. POG & PLAY
05. AMBROSIA
Sketches / Lighting
Workspace Design
Restaurant Design
1 BOUTIQUE STORE
01 COMMERCIAL DESIGN boutique store
BOUTIQUE STORE
PROJECT BRIEF
DESIGN CONCEPT
This project is to design the nineth Zara store which will be
The concept for this new Zara flagship store will be ‘layers’. The store will evolve around the idea of creating different layers and levels to create strong depth within the space. The color scheme translates the signature Zara achromatic color scheme, but this particular flagship store will play with different shades of grey to give a new twist.
located at Mandarin Gallery, Singapore. Zara is a Spanish based fashion company and is considered one of the leading fashion brands around the world.
Located in at the heart of Singapore’s shopping district, Mandarin Gallery Orchard is one of the most prestigious shopping mall along Orchard Road. The new Zara store will be the biggest and it will be the flagship store of Zara in SIngapore.
TARGET MARKET This proposed Zara store at Mandarin Gallery Orchard will consist of product lines for both women and men.
The two levels of the store are divided by the different gender (men and women product line) where the first level is dedicated for women (as women wear require more space), and the second level for men. The overall atmosphere of the store will be slightly different in some zones. Overall, the women’s area (first level) will have more white colors than black in order to make them look brighter and more sophisticated. On the other hand the second level, the men’s area will have more black colors than white. This is to bring a more masculine yet modern feeling to the store.
Zara’s clothing for women is divided into three different categories: Zara Women, Zara Basic and Zara TRF. ‘Zara women’ mainly targeted the white collar working woman of age 25 years old and above. ‘Zara Basic’ line are more versatile as compared to ‘Zara Women’ line. They are targeted for female customers of age 17 years old and above. Lastly, ‘Zara TRF’ line focuses more on the urban appeal for the Zara customers of aged 13-25. It is also the cheapest line out of the other three categories.
MANDARIN GALLERY, SINGAPORE
IMAGE OBJECTIVES
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1 BOUTIQUE STORE
ZARA WOMEN AREA
BOUTIQUE STORE floor plan of first level (scale: 1:150)
BACK ENTRANCE
Existing door opening (closed)
(for staff only)
Existing door opening (closed)
LOCKER ROOM (M) FITTING ROOMS STORAGE
LOCKER ROOM (F)
ZARA TRF AREA UP 30 Risers (@170mm)
suspended steel rod hangers for display
ZARA WOMEN AREA
OFFICE
mannequin display
CASHIER
platform @ 100mm high
ZARA WOMEN AREA
ZARA BASIC AREA MAIN DISPLAY AREA
open window with glass panels and signage
window display
window display
window display
MAIN ENTRANCE
acrylic panels placed in an angle to allow light to enter
window display
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1 BOUTIQUE STORE
ceiling plan of first level (scale: 1:150)
BACK ENTRANCE (for staff only)
600 x 1200 acoustic tiles
Grey painted plaster ceiling
600 x 1200 acoustic tiles
White painted plaster ceiling Exposed Ceiling
Suspended cut-out metal with LED strips around
Exposed Ceiling
White painted plaster ceiling
White painted plaster ceiling
LIGHTING LEGEND SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION LED Spotlight Recessed LED Downlight LED Pendant Parabolic Fluorescent Recessed LED Tracklight LED Strip
MAIN ENTRANCE
Grey painted plaster ceiling
BOUTIQUE STORE floor plan of second level (scale: 1:150)
STORAGE suspended steel rod for display with display table underneath
window display
MAIN ENTRANCE window display
FITTING ROOMS
suspended steel rod hangers from ceiling
ZARA MEN AREA
MAIN DISPLAY AREA
ZARA MEN AREA
CASHIER
acrylic panels placed at an angle to allow light to enter and create transparency from both interior and exterior
full height cabinet for ample storage
SECONDARY ENTRANCE
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1 BOUTIQUE STORE
ceiling plan of second level (scale: 1:150)
600 x 1200 acoustic tiles
MAIN ENTRANCE Grey painted plaster ceiling
White painted plaster ceiling
White painted plaster ceiling
LIGHTING LEGEND SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION LED Spotlight Recessed LED Downlight LED Pendant Parabolic Fluorescent Recessed LED Tracklight LED Strip
SECONDARY ENTRANCE
BOUTIQUE STORE focus area - first level
FOCUS AREA FLOOR PLAN Scale: 1:100
empty and full laminated display boxes
full height back cabinet for storage
KEY PLAN OF 1ST LEVEL steel tubing attached to the acrylic structure for hanging clothes
slanted acrylic panels in shades of grey
CASHIER
closed window display
ZARA TRF AREA
closed existing back door
full height mirror on all sides of column
ZARA WOMEN AREA window display platform @ 450mm
platform beneath for shoes display
reflective stainless steel platform @ 100mm
hanging steel tubings for clothing display
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1 BOUTIQUE STORE elevations of focus area
ZARA TRF AREA
shoe display platform
hidden light installed within the panel
metal mesh back panel
storage cabinets in white glossy laminate
C-shaped display structure
CASHIER
cashier counter
hanging anodized steel tubing from ceiling
empty & full display shoe display boxes stacked platform
ZARA WOMEN AREA
acrylic panels in different shades
ELEVATION A-A (Scale: 1:75)
ZARA TRF AREA
The figure on the right shows how the acrylic panels are placed in between a framed structure. The panels are slanted, allowing light to penetrate through the space. The structure also consists of a 100mm high platform to display shoes stainless steel reflected platform
solid high gloss acrylic box
ELEVATION B-B (Scale: 1:75)
empty steel framed display box
tinted glass shelvings for displaying accessories
window display area
02 COMMERCIAL DESIGN ‘no.15’ - cafe & art gallery
2 CAFE & ART GALLERY PROJECT BRIEF
DESIGN CONCEPT
No. 15 is a 2-storey cafe and art gallery located at 15 Duxton Road. Duxton Road is located within Tanjong Pagar sub-district of Chinatown. Hence, the art and the food served in No. 15 reflect the heritage value of Tanjong Pagar. The artworks displayed are by local artists and the food served are of Chinese Peranakan origin.
The concept developed for this cafe gallery is inspired from a fishing village. Tanjong Pagar used to be a fishing village, hence, different elements of fishing village environment will be taken and incoporated into a contemporary design in order to reflect Tanjong Pagar’s origin. Peranakan aspects of design will also be taken into account. The use of old materials in a modern way will define this shophouse.
USER PROFILE The client is a couple in their late 30’s from Singapore with Chinese Peranakan ancestry and they are Mr Isaac Lim and Mrs Elisa Lim. They had previously worked in Australia for a few years for an art gallery that promotes indigenous art and now, they decided to settle down in Singapore. The couple love to collect artifacts from around the world but they want to share and promote their culture through the café gallery.
15 DUXTON ROAD, TANJONG PAGAR D
Also, the design will be a combination of old and new style where contemporary design is proposed while the heritage elements of the shophouse preserved. The space will be functional with integrated seatings within the art gallery. Versatility is an important component as sold artworks have to be replaced by the new ones. The space also needs to be able to cater different types of events held in the café gallery.
IMAGE OBJECTIVES
CAFE & ART GALLERY floor plans (scale: 1:75)
FLOOR PLAN OF 1ST LEVEL
floor to ceiling display panel
wall panel artwork display
UP
airwell (glass ceiling)
wooden display shelf
SIDE ENTRANCE
SEATING AREA 2 DISPLAY AREA 1
SEATING AREA 1
BACK LANE
MAIN ENTRANCE CAFE COUNTER
STORAGE
UP
KITCHEN
TOILET EMERGENCY EXIT
3D artifact display in glass
3D artifact display table
FLOOR PLAN OF 2ND LEVEL
bar seating
W.C
SEATING AREA 3
W.C
AIRWELL UP
free-standing panels to display artworks
DISPLAY AREA 2
(to attic)
SITTING AREA 4
DISPLAY AREA 3
DN
white painted wooden handrail
display boxes hanged from ceiling
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2 CAFE & ART GALLERY elevations (scale: 1:75)
thin acrylic display panel
A C
airwell (glass ceiling)
black painted wood joist
track lighting
A C
KEY PLAN (LVL 1) 3d window display cabinet
wood shelving display
metal mesh wall paneling
rope hanged from ceiling
wooden bench seating
ELEVATION A-A
B C
B C
KEY PLAN (LVL 2)
ELEVATION B-B
acrylic table covered with glass
stairs to attic
bar counter
door to W.C
CAFE & ART GALLERY front facade day and night (scale: 1:50)
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2 CAFE & ART GALLERY section C-C (scale: 1:75)
OFFICE
OFFICE
DISPLAY AREA 3
KITCHEN DISPLAY AREA 1 CAFE COUNTER
TOILET
BOUTIQUE STORE
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SEATING AREA 1 (LVL 1)
2 CAFE & ART GALLERY
SEATING AREA 3 (LVL 2)
BOUTIQUE STORE
03 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN hdb apartment
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3 LAU’S APARTMENT PROJECT BRIEF
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
The space to be redesigned is a HDB flat for Mr. Lau and his parents. Mr. Lau purchased three units of the 50-storey HDB flat located at 1 Cantonment Road, a few minutes walk from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Two units are located at the lower level (14th floor) while one unit is on the upper level (15th floor). The two units on the lower level are to be merged.
LOWER LEVEL
USER PROFILE Mr. Lau is an animation designer who is now in his early 30’s, and has decided to invite his aging parents to move in with him. Mr. Lau is an extremely creative person. He’s fun and playful but serious when it comes to work. Mr. Lau’s father is in his late 60’s and is physically impaired, however is mentally active and loves to play Mah Jong with his friends. Mr. Lau’s mother is in her early 60’s and is very involved in yoga. She is also a passionate art collector.
LIVING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
VERSATILE ROOM
SECOND LEVEL
DESIGN CONCEPT The concept for the first level will be contemporary inspired by nature to create a relaxing atmosphere. A natural color palette along with wood will be mainly used throughout the space. The first level will also be a barrier-free design. The concept for the second level will be contemporary with a slight industrial touch. Faded wall paint, exposed bricks, concrete flooring will be paired up with modern furniture to create interesting contrasts.
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
STUDY AREA
LAU’S APARTMENT
floor plans (scale: 1:75)
vanity extending through the wall
POWDER
MAID'S BED MASTER BATHROOM
metal mesh shower curtains BATH
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
high display shelves
U.P
MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH
U.P
day bed
metal sheet study desk
U.P
GUEST ROOM MASTER BEDROOM
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
storage cabinets
U.P
POWDER
KITCHENETTE
GUESTROOM
FOYER VERSATILE ROOM
ENTERTAINMENT ROOM
MAIN ENTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE cabinet
shoe cabinet
FLOOR PLAN OF 1 LEVEL
yoga mat
daybed with display shelves
mahjong table
FLOOR PLAN OF 2ND LEVEL
DOWN
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3 LAU’S APARTMENT ceiling plans (scale: 1:75)
plastered ceiling with white paint matt finsh
drop ceiling with cove lighting around
plastered ceiling with white paint matt finsh
wooden plank finish
LAU’S APARTMENT elevations (scale: 1:50)
strips of wood veneer from wall to ceiling FOYER
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
metal and wood feature wall
garbage disposal column
ELEVATION A-A
MAID'S BEDROOM
MAID'S BATH
closet
ELEVATION B-B
LAUNDRY
LIVING ROOM
VERSATILE ROOM
built-in reading nook
mahjong table
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3 LAU’S APARTMENT LEVEL 2:
AXONOMETRIC The second level will have an openconcept design where the entertainment room is continuous with the kitchnette, and the master bedroom with the bath. The overall concept will be very industrial with polished grey concrete as the main flooring. Wood planks will be used in the bathroom area to add contrast to the bare concrete. Accent color will also be used to break the monotone of the entertainment space.
custom-made metal sheet study desk that is connected with the bed
exposed closet and cabinetries to provide a sense of openness
wooden platform raised to provide a plumbing solution for the isolated bathtub
day bed raised on a wooden platform and is surrounded by brick walls to provide intimacy
concrete flooring with accents of yellow modern furniture pieces
LAU’S APARTMENT perspective hand drawing
KEY PLAN custom-made metal dome pendant lamp that fits right over the bathtub shower area semienclosed by metal mesh curtains
DESIGN DESCRIPTION vanity that goes through the wall till the end of the powder room
The bathroom is an open concept design where the circular bathtub serves as the focal point of the space. Custom-made industrial metal lamp is placed right above the bathtub to emphasize the tub. The shower area uses metal mesh curtains to add to the industrial feel of the bathroom. The vanity goes through the wall till the end of the powder room
MATERIALS
wood planks flooring
matt ceramic wall tiles
metal mesh curtains
dark wood vanity
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3 LAU’S APARTMENT detailed hand drawings
cabinet door with tinted glass finish for display purposes
animation characters made outof metal wiith hidden lights installed
wood veneer wall
white paint matt finish
to second level
concrete stairs
hidden led lighting
stone pebbles
BOUTIQUE STORE
04 HOSPITALITY DESIGN maeve boutique hotel
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MAEVE HOTEL Car Park
“HEALTH-CONSICOUS
TARGET MARKET
The health-conscious travellers will be young travellers from the ages 20 to 35. These travellers will be mostly single and couple travellers who are travelling for leisure purposes. The hotel also target locals who wish for a brief staycation, away from home.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL”
Modern life is stressful whether in workplace or school. People are increasingly becoming more and more concerned about health and wellbeing. To compromise this market, the proposed hotel is named the Maeve Boutique Hotel, a wellness orientated boutique hotel that would cater the health-conscious travellers. The aim of the hotel is to open up a new world of wellbeing and offer something more than just a spa. The hotel will be equipped with wellness-educated staff, state-of-art wellness and fitness facilities, premium bedroom experience, natural and relaxing spaces as well as healthier and tastier food options to ensure that the travellers leave the hotel being healthier and happier.
The hotel will be located at 99 Beach Road, SIngapore. The building is a heritage colonial-style building, comprising of two blocks: Block A and Block C, that are each 3 stories high.
DESIGN CONCEPT The idea of the proposed hotel is to develop a space that could bring the hotel’s guests to an optimum state of wellbeing during their trip. The aim is to help the guests leave the hotel in a better state of body and mind than when they came. Thus, the concept is derived from the four basic pillars of wellbeing which must be given equal weight all the time: Physical wellbeing, Emotional wellbeing, Social wellbeing and Spiritual wellbeing.
BLOCK C Swimming Pool Pavilions
Outdoor Exercise Area
BLOCK A
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MAIN ENTRANCE
MAEVE HOTEL Block A floor plan first level (scale: 1:200)
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LEGEND 14
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MAIN ENTRANCE
SIDE ENTRANCE
SIDE ENTRANCE
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STAFF ENTRANCE
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SIDE ENTRANCE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
Lobby Reception Restaurant Juice Bar Luggage Storage Male Toilet Female Toilet Front Office Dietician’s Office Administrative & HR Office Manager’s Office Meeting Room Server Room Spa & Gym Outdoor Dining Area Kitchen Laundry Staff Pantry Male Staff Lounge Female Staff Lounge Outdoor Staff Area Outdoor Public Area
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MAEVE HOTEL Block A floor plan second level (scale: 1:200)
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UP
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LEGEND
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B
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4`
UP
2 DN
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* lvl 3 floor plan is the same as lvl 2 floor plan except without roof garden
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1. Lounge Area 1 2. Lounge Area 2 3. Wet & Dry Linen Storage 4. Cleaner’s Room 5. Rooftop Garden 6. Rooftop Bar 7. Yoga Area A: Standard Room B: Deluxe Room C: Suite Room
MAEVE HOTEL Block C floor plans (scale: 1:200)
FLOOR PLAN OF 1ST LEVEL
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UP
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MAIN ENTRANCE
D
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UP
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D
1. 2. 3. 4.
Wet and Dry Storage Cleaner’s Room Gardener’s Shed Maintenance Room (for pool) 5. Activity Room
SIDE ENTRANCE
Infinity Pool
D. Deluxe Room E. Standard Room F. Suite Room
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UP
LEGEND
FLOOR PLAN OF 2ND LEVEL
1 UP
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LEGEND 1. Wet and Dry Storage D. Deluxe Room E. Standard Room F. Suite Room
* lvl 3 the same as lvl 2 except without balcony
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MAEVE HOTEL focus area 1 - guestroom (scale: 1:50)
BATHROOM
CH: 2800 bay window seat with storage
BEDROOM
wood strips wall feature
CH: 3200
fabric feature headboard
CH: 2900
CH: 2900
PATIO
LEGEND Single Recessed Downlight Double Recessed Downlight
green wall as divider from other patios
Recessed Downlight Pendant Light
FLOOR PLAN OF GUESTROOM D
CEILING PLAN OF GUESTROOM D
MAEVE HOTEL KEY PLAN A
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SHALLOW PERSPECTIVE (Not to scale)
exterior corridor
wall
public swimming pool
SECTION A-A Scale: 1:50
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MAEVE HOTEL
GUESTROOM D:
DELUXE R.
Guestroom D is located on the first level of Block C. It is 19 sq.m in size with an additon of a ‘private’ patio of 9 sq. m in size. The idea behind the space is to create a relaxing and calming space by bringing nature and light through the space. This is evident from the use of full-height windows as well as nature-inspired color palette and materials selection.
MAEVE HOTEL perspective views
GUESTROOM D
GUESTROOM D’S BATHROOM
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MAEVE HOTEL floor plan & ceiling plan of maeve spa (scale: 1:150)
BACK ENTRANCE
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CH: 3500
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CH: 3200
CH: 3200
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CH: 3200 CH: 3200
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Staircase to Rooftop Bar
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CH: 3200 CH: 3200
10
CH: 3200
MAIN ENTRANCE
LEGEND 1
Spa Reception
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Bathing Area
2
Semi-private Manicure/ Pedicure Area
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Outdoor Lounge
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Facial Area
3
Hotel Gym
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Male Changing Room
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Treatment Room
9
Female Changing Room
10 Sauna
CH: 3500
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SPA RECEPTION
MAEVE HOTEL FACIAL AREA
ELEVATION A-A Scale: 1:100
KEY PLAN
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SPA CORRIDOR The corridor appears warm and inviting due to the warm lighting tones. Green ceiling is installed: with plants hanging upside down and skylight above, which allows natural sunlight. The manicure and pedicure area is semi-private with the use of wooden partitions. This area is on a platform, to give a sense of separation between the corridor and the area.
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4 MAEVE HOTEL KEY PLAN B
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TREATMENT ROOM 2 There are a total of three treatment rooms in Maeve hotel’s spa: two single and one couple treatment room. Each room has its own attached semi-outdoor bathing area. With green walls and an open ceiling, this area is for the users to bathe directly after they have finished their treatment. The open ceiling also allows full natural lighting to enter the room, making the space look very natural and relaxing.
COUPLE TREATMENT ROOM
TREATMENT ROOM 2
TREATMENT ROOM 1
SECTION B-B Scale: 1:100 BACK ENTRANCE
BOUTIQUE STORE
05 RESTAURANT DESIGN Ambrosia - fine dining restaurant
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“AMBROSIA�
greek & padang fusion cusine Ambrosia is the proposed fine dining fusion restaurant serving Greek and West Sumatra Padang Cuisines. Padang is the captial city of West Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. Ambrosia will be located on the first level of Chjimes, a historical building in Victoria Street, Singapore. Chijmes is also a heritage building located around a lot of offices, hotels, and malls, the location itself is a huge potential for business opportunities. Ambrosia will take up the first floor of the 2-storey site. The target market is the business people between ages 25 to 50. They earn high salaries, and are emptynesters who are willing to spend more for high-quality cusines. Another targeted clientele are the foreign business people who are on their business trips due to the close proximity of expensive business hotels nearby. The concept of the restaurant will be sea-inspired due to the location of the two countries. Both countries are archipelago, which comprises of a cluster of islands, hence, the concept is inspired from the sea whch is meant to bring the two very different countries together. Elements of water will be used throughout the space to create a landscape which resembles that of an island. The result will be a beautiful fluid space which allows easy movement and is fully functional. The traditional elements of the two countries will also be incorporated further in the design.
FINE DINING RESTAURANT floor plan (scale: 1:125) BACK ENTRANCE
STAFF ENTRANCE
U.P
1. Double Sink 2. Wet Fish cabinet 3. Slicer 4. Double Fryer 5. Convection Oven 6. Grill 7. 6 Burner Range 8. Door Type Dishwasher 9. Double Sink 10. Waste chute 11. Prep Table 12. Heated Cabinet 13. Refrigerated Cabinet 14. Refrigerator 15. Ice maker 16. Ice bin
ROOM LEGEND 1. Main Entrance 2. Reception 3. Waiting Area 4. Main Dining Hall 5. Wine Storage 6. Bar
7. Lounge 8. Hidang Area 9. Private Dining 10. Toilets 11. Outdoor Dining
Note: No toilet for disabled people due to the presence of a public toilet for disabled right outside of the building.
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5 FINE DINING RESTAURANT ceiling plan (scale: 1:125)
600x1200 vinyl covered gypsum board ceiling tiles
plastered ceiling with white paint matte finish
plastered ceiling with white paint matte finish
wood ceiling finish
FINE DINING RESTAURANT model making (scale: 1:75)
The main dining is designed in a way that best represents the Greek and Padang culture. Greece's colour scheme of blue and white is mainly used throughout the space and is contrasted by the Indonesian wood.. Partitions are also used throughout the space to provide that minimum privacy that customers need. The result is a modern interpretation of what a fusion of Greek and Padang countries would be.
RESTAURANT MODEL PERSPECTIVE
MATERIAL SELECTION
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06 POG & PLAY WORKSHOP zero-carbon workplace float
Green Mask seeks to reinvigorate the shipping industry by incorporating lifestyle modular offices, set within a verdant green park that will be the new face of Venice. Venice, a city once known as the “Queen of the Adriatic�, is now drastically losing its population, with the numbers dropping as low as 60,000, the lowest it has ever been. High living costs, lack of job opportunities, and limited transportation options have all equally contributed to many Venetians moving out of the lagoon to the mainland, Mestre. As the numbers suggest, by 2030, Venice is highly likely to become a ghost town. The project will be located on the Venice lagoon along the border of Tranchetto, an artificial island at the westernmost tip of Venice. Tronchetto was built in 1956 as a terminal that connects Piazzale Roma, the main bus station in Venice, and is the first island to be seen upon arriving from Mestre. However, it is now solely used as a vast and unappealing car park that stretches along the whole island, giving Venice a poor first impression. The location is perfectly strategic as it is very easy to access via various transportation means from buses to ferries, cars, ships, boats and trains. The location also provides a serene and unobstructed view of the sea for the users to experience beautiful sunsets. On the other side of the coast is Marghera, a port housing large modern ships, which
will be the main target market for this project. The water level of the chosen location is also lower as compared to the rest of the island, so the workspace will not be affected during days of higher water levels. The aim of the project is to create a workspace float which will not only bring up the population numbers, but will also mask the car park with a ravishing facade filled with offices. Shipping industry has always played a substantial role in the economy of Venice. By providing lifestyle modular offices to cater the shipping organizations whether be it local or global, the project hopes to open up job opportunities and ultimately create a new business center for the shipping industry. The name of the project is Green Mask which will be a floating island of zero-carbon modular office spaces with integrated greenery and sustainable technologies to enhance working quality. To reform the typical working lifestyle, Green Mask will incorporate a verdant green park with retail, entertainment and leisure spaces as social networking platforms, offering the users with not only a place to work, but also a place where they can truly enjoy being in.
PROJECT VISION The vision of the project is to create a self-sufficient floating city that will create a new and attractive face for Venice. The structure of the city will be an organic island that is offsetted from Tranchetto as though it is a replica. This floating island, so called Green Mask, will consist of hub, spines and pogs that will provide offices for the shipping industry as well as social (retail) spaces and leisure (park) spaces for the users to enjoy a unique working experience.
1. ARTIFICIAL ISLAND
4. ADDITION OF HARBOUR
2. CENTRAL HUB - RETAIL
5. SECONDARY SPINE
3. SECONDARY HUB - PARK
6. POGS - OFFICES
The hub is the floating island, a fusion of a verdant green park and a long stretch of a retail building to provide social and leisure spaces with integrated greenery for the users. Each pog is made up of two units of office building in which each unit can house up to four stories. The office buildings will be floating on the sea to provide great, relaxing views for the users in the office.
There will be two types of spine: the main spine which will connect Tronchetto to the new island, and the secondary spine which will then connect the island to the individual floating office pavilions.
The hub comprises of a seamlessly fused park and a retail building, which offers basic amenities such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, public restrooms and fuel stations. Green roof is installed in an organic slope structure to provide shading and to allow rain water to flow down the roof smoothly. Users can go up the roof to enjoy strolling on a higher ground.
THE SPINE AND HUB
THE POG
There are two spines: main spine and secondary spine. The main spine is the pathway that connects Tronchetto to the floating island or the hub. The secondary spines are smaller pathways that link from the island to the individual office pogs.
There are eleven floating pogs in which each pog can contain up to eight modular office units linked together with a central core. The four-storey central core includes stairs and one lift that gives access to the offices. The modular office units will be located on each side of the core. Each side can contain up to a total of four modular office units stacked vertically. Hence, each pog will be able to house around 300 users in total. All office units are pre-fabricated and are used by a crane to be shifted, or stacked from one place to another. An additional warehouse will be provided to house the individual units.
The hub comprises of a seamlessly fused park and a retail building. The retail building offers basic amenities such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, public restrooms and fuel stations. Green roof is installed in an organic slope structure to provide shading and to allow rain water to flow down the roof smoothly. The roof is designed in a way whereby the users can go up the roof to enjoy strolling and enjoying the view on a higher ground.
Double glazed glass windows Recyclable stainless steel louvers
Solar Panels Vertical green wall
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY
Lift
CULTURAL
ECONOMY
SPATIAL
BOUTIQUE STORE
07 OTHER WORKS sketches . lighting design
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SPINEUS PENDANT LIGHT
“inspired from spines of a cactus� The concept behind the lighting fixture is a cactus. The inspiration is from the zig zag shape of the cactus that creates a very abstract and unique look. So, the decision was to interpret the round shape into a geometric fixture using the characteristics of the cactus. The spines of the cactus will be reinterpreted to create a detailed zig-zag cut out which acts as the focal point of the lighting fixture. The light is meant to be placed in minimalist houses especially in common rooms such as living room and dining room because it creates a warm and inviting ambience for the guests. This light is a flat-pack light fixture that can be self-assembled after purchasing.