Design serves to establish a connection between people and space. This connection, rooted in individuals' past, culture, and preferences, integrates space into their lives.
LIGHT YU
LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE NANTOU COMMUNITY CENTER TREE HOUSE ACADEMIC BUILDING
SPARK INTERWOVEN ENERGETIC INTERSTICE 234
Location: 180 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ, US
A place close to the Chinese community but accessible to people from other cultural backgrounds as well.
• Temperate Continental Climate
• Four Distinct Seasons Rainy Spring and Summer
RESEARCH FINDS AND FORMATIVE IDEAS
Environmental Psychology
Third Place Theory
Meaningful Connections
Reason for chossing the location:
"Spark" embodies the vibrant spirit and wisdom of senior Chinese immigrants, serving as the foundation for a community center that merges lifelong learning, community warmth, and cultural celebration.
Proximity to
AXONOMETRIC DRAWING
BLOCK GENERATION
USER GROUP
LOGO GENERATION
MATERIAL & FURNITURE BOARD
FLOOR PLANS
FIREPLACE
WELL APPLICATION
Maximize natural light, use adjustable LED lighting.
Promote physical activity with navigable pathways and exercise
Provide quiet zones, cognitive activity areas, cultural elements.
Implementing WELL principles in the design of the community center and senior university is crucial for creating a space that promotes the health and well-being of elderly Chinese immigrants. These principles ensure that the environment supports physical, mental, and social health, contributing to a holistic sense of well-being.
Shenzhen, China
Community Center
About 4848 sq.ft
Locals, Low-income Families, Travelers
DEMOGRAPHIC
Based on demographic analysis, the community center serves a diverse population from various regions, encompassing all age groups and genders. Therefore, the design incorporates universal design principles to enhance inclusivity and cater to the needs of this varied community.
DESIGN CONCEPT
INTERWOVEN
Inspired by nature's serenity and seamless connections, this concept envisions a tranquil nexus where the community finds calmness and togetherness. Soft, fluid textures promote peace, while subtle weathered wood hints at history. It's a harmonious haven for harmonious living.
- Mary
- David
1ST FLOOR EXHIBITION / HALLWAT
Concrete
(HVAC hide behind)
FINISH BOARD FURNITURE BOARD
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic
1ST FLOOR LOUNGE
READING AREA
TREE HOUSE
ACADEMIC BUILDING
DESIGN CONCEPT
Location: Type:
229 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA commercial -Academic building
CLIENT & USER ANALYSIS
SCAD was founded in 1978 as a college of art. Offers a wide variety of degree programs and majors. There are campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, and France.
Create an environment that is comfortable for a variety of students and helps students relax from stress.
Create an environment that is comfortable for a variety of students and helps students relax from stress.
With the concept of a tree house, the different spaces are linked together with interesting circulations.
With the concept of a tree house, the different spaces are linked together with interesting circulations.
TREE HOUSE
2ND FLOOR WEST
MATERIALS LIGHTING FIXTURE
Natural-colored materials are chosen to give a warm feeling, and furniture is accented with bright colors.
EAST STAIRCASESECTION A
3RD FLOOR WORKPLACE
3RD FLOOR COMMON PLACE
OPEN CEILING
Get more nature light, and increase the interaction between different floors.
STAIRS LANDING
Larger area with seating for users to rest, work, or for other events.
MAKER SPACE
Open to student. allowing student to work on their project, and next to computer station.
WORKPLACE
Quieter, more private workplace.
Interesting circulation encourage movement and interaction. Add in natural elements makes the space soft, showing a warmer and inviting atmosphere. It can also help students relieve fatigue and recover their attention.
3RD FLOOR COMMON PLACE
Location:
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
The term "rust" refers to the effects of deindustrialization, economic decline, population loss and urban decay on these areas, which are attributed to the shrinking of once powerful industrial sectors, particularly steel manufacturing, automobile manufacturing and coal mining.
CENCEPT
LOGO
Just like the client's quest for a new lifestyle, like a plant growing in the cracks, this space gives a sense of natural vitality in the rough industrial city. Combined with the concept of "one step one view" of Chinese gardens, a garden-style gallery is designed to arouse people's curiosity for space exploration.
Emma is from China and wanted to integrate the landscaping methods of Chinese gardens into the design. Walls are used to block views, and then guide visitors to explore the space with different forms of doors and windows. The galery is filled with natural elements and double high space to evoke a sense of the wider world.
