King, Madison

I STRIVE TO ULTIMATELY BRING MY CREATIVITY INTO EVERY ASPECT OF MY LIFE. AS A DESIGNER, I ASPIRE TO LEARN FROM, GROW WITH, AND GIVE BACK TO MY COMMUNITY. MY GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE THIS BY BEING CONSISTENT WITH MY DESIGN. NOT ONLY DO I DESIRE TO WORK HARD AT WHAT I AM CREATING, BUT I ADDITIONALLY DESIRE TO BE THOUGHTFUL WITH MY DESIGNS. MY HOPE IS THAT THE PEOPLE I AM DESIGNING FOR, WITH, AND AROUND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE TREATED KINDLY AND ENCOURAGED IN THEIR ARTISTRY.

Where do you want to work?

The Budapest Cafe

The Budapest Cafe is a coffee shop in Chengdu, China by the architecture studio Biasol. This cafe is inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson’s visual style. Made with clean and sleek materials, a distinct color palette and a balanced design, this space transforms the customer to a quiet world of subtle familiarity. The cafe makes the viewer question the effects of layers, color, form, and symmetry. The main areas include spaces to order, to sit, and to dine. It is inspired by an international hospitality experience.

Happyworks Working Pod

This is the Happyworks Working Pod by Abin Design Studio located in Kolkata, India. The entire structure is only about 1000 sq ft. Designed in 2021, this office was created in response to the pandemic, social distancing and the “Work From Home” movement. With equal amounts of outdoor and indoor seating as well as clear barrier elements, the office provides a safe space to work. The office is a bright yellow color to bring excitement to the environment.

How do you want to stay (Hotel)?

‘stray bird’ hotel

This is the ‘stray bird’ hotel by STUDIO QI. Located near the SUJI yellow river in China, the concept behind these hospitality spaces is to encourage a connection with nature and relaxation. There are ten different iterations of the suites, and each is equipped with large surrounding windows and the gather, wash and rest areas. These spaces serve to provide a balance between public and private since they are both stand-alone structures and open-concept plans. The strong connection with nature in these spaces create a calming retreat for the guests.

Chamber Church by Buro Ziyu Zhuang

This is the Chamber Church by Buro Ziyu Zhuang in Qingdao, China. The main element of this space is the repetition of the walls. The spaces are formed by carving out these repeated walls. The spaces have symbolism of nature through the organic curves and arches. Apart from circulation, there are two main spaces: the individual reflection and the group service. The group service space serves to allow people to focus on the heavens and/or the service happening. The window at the front brings in natural light to catch the audience’s eye and reflect on nature. Alternatively, the ceiling’s height and beauty gives the audience the ability to reflect on the heavens. The individual reflection area is similar to the group service, but the space is for a single user and does not have the nature connection. The entire building showcases ascended spaces and sunken spaces, past and future, and repetition.

Where do you want to be treated?

NEXUS8 Traumatology Clinic

This is the NEXUS8 Traumatology Clinic by MAGICARCH located in Spain. The concept for this design is to focus on a new way of patient healing. The vibrant colors work with the different forms to curate spaces of interest. The spaces are crafted with universal design in mind, serving solutions for the diverse range of staff and patients. Lighting is important in this design. Whether natural or electric, the lighting solutions range from dim to bright for the function of the space. The colors in the spaces are carefully chosen to affect the mood of the patients depending on the function of that particular space. Cubes are repetitively used throughout the space for both aesthetic and sustainable reasons; they act as air reuse and ventilation. The space overall serves the patient and staff well for a traumatology clinic by providing new design solutions.

Where do you want to live?

Step, Store 12 by Studio Animal

This shoe store is the Step, Store 12 by Studio Animal located in Malaga, Spain. As a retail space, this store creates a memorable shopping experience through the elements used. The space exhibits geometry in the main shopping area through its stepped display. The display represents layers and goes with the “shoe” theme of stepping. While its main function is to display the merchandise, it also serves as a functional piece in reaching shoes on higher shelves. The display reaches from the floor to the ceiling and is reflected by the mirrored ceiling. The ceiling being mirrored serves to highlight the height of the space and essentially double it. The whole store is bright yellow in color. This causes the customer to be drawn into the space and excited by the lively environment created through color and height. Throughout the space, the representation of oblique geometry, reflection, and bright color serve to emphasize the theme and excite the customer.

JJ&S.M house by Atelier Mima

This is JJ&S.M house by Atelier Mima located in Nivillac, France. The space has five main areas: entering + exiting, descending + ascending, cooking + dining, rest, and sleep. The cooking and dining area provide a unique look at the house and encompass the space well. The area for food preparation is open and connected to the dining, providing a sense of unity within the secluded space. Additionally, the space is entered though a small staircase, making the intimacy of the space elevated. Although the house is small, ample storage is provided throughout the space and serves the guests of the house well. The descending and ascending area divide the house into two parts: the lower part where community happens and the upper part where entry, exit, and sleep happen. The primary goal of the house was to give the users of the house a rest from the busy city life. The house was created wiht simplicity in mind to invite the user to focus on nature rather than structure. In fact, the structure serves to compliment the natural environment through its simplistic prism exterior and large windows inside. As the ground that the house is built on gradually slopes, the structure of the house embraces the slope by utilizing the sloping roof and stairs in the interior.

What is the composition of the process of travel through a transportation facility in your memory?

Where is your memorable cultural place?

Vilkaviškis Bus Station by Balcytis Studija

This is the Vilkaviškis Bus Station by Balcytis Studija in Vilkaviškis, Lithuania. The structure features three main transportation sections: an entering space, a waiting space and a boarding space. The exterior elements of the structure connect with the natural environment through the use of roofing features. Using holes in the roof, the trees and the structure work together to serve the purpose of shading the waiting passengers. These features also allow light to filter into the enter and boarding areas. The waiting area additionally contains small local markets that allow this structure to be additionally utilized as a community space and meeting hub for the locals of the city. It also attracts tourists due to local attractions found within the waiting space. The line between public and private are blurred in this space due to the trees and the interesting shapes created around them. The goal for the setting was for the land to mesh with the built environment and for natural light and freshness to overflow into the space. Most of the circular cutouts were made around the existing trees to support this goal.

Viby Library & Culture House

This is the Viby Library & Culture House by Christensen & Co. Architects + Primus Arkitekter located in Viby, Denmark. The space contains entry and exit points, reading and lounging areas, dining areas, and working spaces. The most successful of these in the reading areas, utilizing a series of shelves for book storage as well as built in elements. The goal of the space is connect the community to history and the culture of Denmark. The space focuses on areas of socialization to invite people in balanced with easily travelable corridors to allow for quick entry and exit. The space is referred to as a “community house” by the architects due to the history inside and outside the building. The gabled roofing solution serve to connect Denmark’s historical architecture to modern design solutions. The interior reflects the vibrancy and life in Viby and the locals. The design choices on their own are beautifully selected. However, the primarily serve to promote the people occupying the space.

Which space do you think best embodies equity, inclusion, and social justice?

Kaolin Court Social Housing

This is the Kaolin Court Social Housing by Baca Architects and Stolon Studio Ltd located in London. The series of five buildings features ample living spaces as well as a shared courtyard and entry points. Each building contains (at minimum) an entry that is accompanied by a porch looking onto the courtyard, dining and lounge spaces for conversation, spaces for work, and spaces for rest. Some buildings focus on working space while others main function is the be a shared community space. The most dynamic part is the courtyard space, focusing specifically on the social aspects. People in the courtyard and patio spaces observe the powerful shapes created by the building, making them feel empowered yet safe in the little community. The project took a difficult brief set by the client for the users of the space. The angles were created to maximize sunlight and privacy while minimizing unnecessary parts of the exterior shell for the users.

What is the space of your desires?

The axonometric is a combination of the spaces for honest, perfection, artistic and lively while encompassing the attributes of the others. The space features a modern bar with tapered display shelves and pendant lights. Overall, the space in encompassed by a repeating striped shell enclosure which features curves through lines. The space has a profound connection with nature due to the large windows and close relation to trees. The organic contrasts the geometric to create a dynamic space. The space shows endurance and trust in its repetition and thoughtfulness and craft in its form. The space is an ideal space for the people interacting with it. The life is brought in through light and nature. The artistic qualities are connected through form and shape. The honesty is shown in the space’s shelving features and window transparency. The perfection is the connection between the natural environment and the repeated lines. Overall, the space encompasses a perfect balance between art and structure.