__Nan (Cheryl) Li
Interior Architecture Portfolio
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1. DOUGLAS BUILDING WORKPLACE 04-13
Commercial Adaptive Reuse | Workplace
2. CARVE | WELLNESS + SPA 14-21
Commercial Adaptive Reuse | Wellness Center and Spa
3. HYDROPONLET 22-29
Commercial Adaptive Reuse | Hydroponics Urban Growing Center
4. REVOLVE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC 30-39
Partial & Full Renovation | Primary Care Clinic
5. LIGHT TUNNEL 40-41
Modeling | Lighting Design
DOUGLAS BUILDING WORKPLACE The idea is to increase transparency and visual connectivity amongst the five stories. The heart of the Douglas is a winter gardern, a rare feature in Southern California’s architecture. To take advantage of the existing winter garden and to increase the amount of natural sunlight, we extruded glass boxes into the center of the mass. The core is where light and nature are and people are naturally drawn to it. Not only do we gain more natural sunlight but we also have more access to other floors’ activities. It breaks the formality and rigidity of the existing building to be more airy, dynamic, flexible and transparent. Collaboration and gathering spaces are accompanied by heads down spaces going from the inner circumference of the core to the outer rim of the building.
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THE SITE The Douglas Building is in proximity to the Grand Central Market and the historic Bradbury Building. It is around the corner on 3rd and Spring streets in downtown L.A. In an effort to preserve the historic value of the architecture, exteriors were completely untouched.
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ENTRY’S AMPHITHEATER STAIRCASE ENCOURAGES CASUAL TALKS AND IMPROPTU ENCOUNTERS 5
WINTER GARDEN WITH EXTRUDING BOXES OF MEETING PLACES, RECONNECTS DIFFERENT LEVELS WHILE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF NATURAL SUNLIGHT
SITE PHOTOS
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
encourage movement across horizontal plate 5th & Mezz Level meeting place connect vertically among all 5 floor plates
spiral
4th Level meeting place
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3rd Level meeting place
into elements 2nd Level coffee bar
PROGRAMMING IN SECTION
Ground Level community stairs
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COFFEE BAR AT 2ND LEVEL 8
LOBBY WINTER GARDEN RECEPTION CONFERENCE ROOM BIKE STORAGE COFFEE BAR LOUNGE
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5th Level
3rd Level
2nd Level
4th Level
5th Mezz Level
KITCHEN
COMMUNAL PLACE
GAME ROOM
CONVERSATION LOUNGE
ON SITE MEDICAL
CAFE
YOGA STUDIO
FOCUS POD
GYM
MEETING PLACE
LIBRARY
OPEN WORKSTATION
JUICE BAR & KITCHENETTE
IDEA CORNER
TECH FREE MEDICATION DEN 9
_Cross Section Elevation
_Longitudinal Section Elevation
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LOOKING DOWN FROM 4TH LEVEL 11
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| WELLNESS + SPA
As the Los Angeles Arts District goes through intensive developments and gentrification, it is very important to not overlook the area’s history and unique characters. Carve Wellness + Spa takes on the idea of celebrating and featuring the building’s unique curve carved out by the old railroad spur. The goal is to reconnect the community and celebrate its history. As part of the wellness approach, it is crucial that we carve out time from our busy lives to be free from stress, to feel a sense of belonging and to feel more grounded. It is to better equip ourselves with a sense of purpose and to be ready to take on the next journey as we step out.
ENTRY FROM CURVED ALLEYWAY
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SITE PHOTOS
TEST FIT STUDY
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JUICE BAR AND COMMUNITY LOUNGE
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Mezzanine Level_Floor Plan
Ground Level_Floor Plan
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COMMUNITY LOUNGE AND STAIRS TO MEZZANINE 18
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
skylight
Mezzanine Level_Reflective Ceiling Plan skylight
ceiling feature
mezzanine level informal dining entry from parking lot to reception
Ground Level_Reflective Ceiling Plan
entry from alleyway to community lounge
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_Cross Section Elevation
RESTAURANT ON MEZZANINE LEVEL
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HYDROTHERAPY
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HYDROPONLET Climate change is one of the biggest issues in our modern age. In response to a more sustainable future, the objective of this project is to adapt the seven-story building located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA into a new Hydroponic Grow Center. It is an alternative lifestyle as well as a cultural hub to raise awareness in our urban community. The goal is to create a space that increases the end users’ mindfulness as they circulate as the space unfolds itself. Inspired by the master Tadao Ando’s approach in his works, the design creates a contemplating experience and connects with the users on an emotional and spiritual level as they enter the sacred core, which takes its form from water droplet, on the second level.
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GROUND LEVEL MARKET 23
INSPIRATIONS works by Nils-Udo & Tadao Ando
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3rd Level
PARTI DEVELOPMENT molecular structure & alchemy sign of water
ENTRY MARKET BATHROOM SACRED CORE GALLERY Ground Level
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VERTICLE FARM OFFICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE STAFF OFFICE RESTAURANT RECEPTION BAR KITCHEN
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2ND LEVEL SACRED CORE (EXPERIENTIAL DIGITAL ART THEATER)
4th Level
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Material chosen for the water droplet core | highly reflective metal used for the Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago | intrigue viewers to come closer and interact from the outside
4th-6th levels’ Vertical Farm Concept
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_Longitudinal Section Elevation 1
3RD LEVEL GALLERY & INTERACTIVE HYDROPONICS
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7th Level
_Cross Section Elevation
6th Level
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5TH LEVEL RESTAURANT’S BAR
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REVOLVE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC | Solution A As a preventive care clinic, REVOLVE Primary Care Clinic in Chicago believes in its motto of “a little goes a long way”. Its goal is to connect patients, their family members and the caregivers as as community. The clinic’s design echoes with serenity and calmness, a place where people seek care and healing. Therefore, curves are implemented throughout the design to create a natural flow to the mind at the moment one steps inside. It is to create a welcoming space that elevates patient and family members’ visiting experiences. It is also to create a more efficient and healthier place for caregivers to work at. The design re-imagines a traditionally daunting place to a place where people would enjoy going and spending time at. As people are more willing to take action to take preventive care, we become healthier as a whole.
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FF&E SELECTIONS
MATERIALS
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REVOLVE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC | Solution B As a preventive care clinic, REVOLVE Primary Care Clinic in Chicago believes in its motto of “a little goes a long way”. Its goal is to break down boundaries and barriers that exist traditionally among patients, their family members and the caregivers. Therefore, REVOLVE aims to create a sense of community, connection and trust among the patients, their family members and caregivers. The design revolves around a central waiting area, where family members would be engaged while waiting. It features a nourishment bar and a variety of seating options. Going from the caregiver space to the patient space, employees would pass by the waiting area from the side separated by warm toned wood slates. With this transparency, it builds trusts. A slight rotation to the design breaks the formality and rigidity of the existing layout to echo the ripple effect of “a little goes a long way”.
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LIGHT TUNNEL Light tunnel is inspired by the interesting effects mirrors possess. Without electrical power, the project appears to be a flat wall art. As soon as electricity runs through, the piece becomes 3-dimensional. It’s like a tunnel suddenly decided to reveal its secret. The turn creates a more dramatic scene. It provokes curiosity and an urgency to go explore. Welcome to the illusional world.
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APPROX. SIZE: 6.5”W x 12.5”H x 1-1.5”D
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