Huang, Ivy

All that I do, is accomplished through love. Love is the leading force of any decision and guides towards the right outcome. I strive to be a consistent person that can be fully trusted with anything. Keeping a positive mindset through any tough situation and treating everybody with kindness and respect. Being intentional with any interaction and towards myself. Finding a passion to create an impact in this world and determined to do what makes me the happiest version of myself. I fully commit myself to what I love to do the most.

Bistró Alameda is located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and designed by NAAG Arquitectura.

There are 3 main zones located in this coffee house; bar, cafeteria and living room, providing different atmospheres in a singular space. Each zone gives a different level of privacy and comfort. The cafeteria seating is lined against a wall of windows, giving great exposure to natural light and views. There are pillows located along the cushions of the bench to add an additional level of comfort. The chairs across the tables are upholstered with a green velvet that allows you to sit at an adjacent height as the bench.

K5 Tokyo Hotel

K5 Tokyo was designed based off the concept of the word “Aimai” which denotes the benefits of erasing borders. This concept is highly emphasized in the hotel rooms as a loose curtain surrounds the entire bed. A bookshelf and sofa chairs are also incorporated to mimic walls within the rooms. The thin curtain provides privacy and intimacy without the closure of thick walls. It creates a bubble to encourage a peaceful sleep while also avoiding the feeling of being trapped. The acoustical values aren’t controlled within the room due to the openness. There’s various seating options within the room to allow personal preference on which seat is more comfortable. The overhead pendant over the bed creates an ambient lighting effect within the curtain enclosure.

FULLY IMMERSED

I decided to alter the axonometric from the F&B assignment which was the Bistró Alameda located in San Luis Potosi. I decided to combine it with the projects from the retail and residential assignments. By doing this, it has created a space that has many opportunities of interaction with its surroundings. Starting with a commercial project creates a base with already existing interactive zones. By combining components of residential and retail, allows for an elevated level of human interconnection; eating a meal in the cafe, shop located around the corner and piano for opportunities of live music. This combination also increases the time spent in this space, increasing revenue for that business. It creates a fun environment to be with other people or enjoy by yourself. It also gives more opportunities to have sales, live music nights, specials, etc. Not only does this space occupy users and work opportunities, it also stays functional even with the added elements. This is a space I would personally find myself enjoying and find extremely desirable.