Selected works from 2021 to 2024
Interior and Spatial Design
PORTFOLIO OF RUIYU XU
01 Sel Skála
Architecture and Hospitality Design - Combination of the spa and restaurant at the Sel Hotel on Lake Myvtan in Iceland
02 Star House
Renovation and Residential Design -Converting a Water Tower into an Artist's Residence in Matadero Art Centre
03 Dripping Woven Bridge A Rainwater Collector
RUIYU XU
xuruiy0220@gmail.com || South Kensington, SW10, London ||+44 7536340592 || www.linkedin.com/in/raexuu2009386
[Education Background]
9/2022 - 12/2023
9/2021 - 6/2022
[Professional Experience]
Master's Degree in Interior and Spatial Design
1st Class Distinction, University of the Arts London (Camberwell College of Arts)
Graduate Diploma in Interior and Spatial Design
1st Class Distinction, University of the Arts London (Chelsea College of Arts)
5/2020 - 3/2021 Junior Interior Designer
Yangzi Design (HK) Ltd. | Guiyang,Guizhou, China
Contributed to the conceptual design of the Shougang Underground Mall in Guiyang, a 100,000-square-meter shopping mall integrated across three underground stations.
Conducted in-depth preliminary research, providing key insights to support the development of the project’s design concept in a collaborative team environment.
Created detailed visualizations of functional spaces through storyboards, enhancing the narrative and user experience of the mall.
Assisted in the preparation of the tender package, including initial site analysis, concept sketches, and the design of three iconic sculptures tailored to each station.
6/2018 - 12/2019 Internship
Rosso Fashion and Arts Education, Collaborated with Nike Huaihai Rd Store Shanghai, China
Conducted site surveys and precise measurements, contributing to comprehensive preliminary research and site analysis.
Co-organized and facilitated 10 creative workshops centered on Nike and handicrafts, overseeing venue setup, on-site coordination, and participant engagement.
Collaborated with the team to conceptualize and design 10 themed installations, creatively utilizing materials such as shoelaces and sneakers sourced from Nike retail stores.
[Awards and Exhibtions]
Jul 2024 | "Woven Bridge With Dripping Water" Drawing series (2022-2023) | Parallax
London | London, UK
Jan 2024 | "Iceland Beer Spa (Sel Skála)" (2024) | Buildner International Architecture
Competitions.It was shortlisted for an award and posted on the website: https:// architecturecompetitions.com/icelandbeerspa/
[Skills]
[Language]
Adobe Creative Suite:Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Technical Drawing Software: AutoCAD
3D Modelling Software: SketchUp, Rhino, Revit
Rendering Software: Enscape, D5
Others:Midjourney, Drawing
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
01 SEL SKÁLA
Architecture and Hospitality Design Year: 2023
Location : Myvtan, Iceland Building Area: 396m2
Team: Chengyi Zhou, Ruiyu Xu
Role in Team: Preliminary site research in Myvtan, Iceland, Conceptual Design, Technical Drawings and Architectural Representation, Physical Model
The project was also shortlisted in the Buildner Architectural Competition.
Nestled by Iceland's scenic Myvatn Lake, famed for its volcanic landscapes, Sel Hotel is beloved for its craft beer. To meet growing visitor demand, the hotel plans to expand its restaurant and brewery. This project integrates the brewery with a spa, offering guests a unique blend of stunning natural views and local traditions.
The project elevates the restaurant to offer unobstructed volcano views for both spaces while ensuring privacy for spa visitors. This design separates wet and dry areas, enhancing functionality, and accommodates varying group sizes, catering to both tourists and locals.
Terrace provided
Two Entrances
Considering the location of the Sel Hotel and the car park, two entrances would be more convenient for visitors and people who live in the hotel.
Sight
Based on the location of nearby buildings and volcano complex, the better view will be concentrated in the area of the yellow line.
The brewery and restaurant sections combine to offer hotel guests and local visitors to accommodate daily meals, afternoon tea and parties and buffets. There is a separate bar in the spa area.
Raising the bottom floor allows people in the restaurant to stagger their eyes and get a better view. It also provides more seating for the restaurant.
Separate Wet and Dry Areas
Raised Floor for A Better View
Sel Hotel
Car Park
Car Park
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel
Car Park
Car Park
1. Main Entry
Cafe Bar
Brewery
Bar
Toilet
Buffet Bar
Staircase
Gift Shop
Spa Reception
Lounge
Private Toilet
Bath
Clothes Rack
Private Tub
Private Sauna
Private Lounge
Common Room
Bath
Changing Room
Toilet
Towel Racks 22. Buffet Bar 23. Outside Lounge 24. Bath Tub
Beer Tub 26. Sauna 27. Activity Room
Ground Floor, Scale 1:100
Floor 1, Seats and Terrace
Ground Floor, Bar and Buffet Table
Rendering of Sauna, Ground Floor
Circulations
Rendering of Lounge, Ground Floor
STAR HOUSE 02
21/22 GD Renovation and Residential Design
Instructor: Emma Hunter
Year: 2021
Location : Matadero, Spain
Individual Work
Distinction in Ual GD unit1
Transforming a Water Tower into an Artist's Residence at Matadero Art Centre, preserving it as a memory and record of a place and time.
Conceptual Diagram
The 25-metre-high water tower stands prominently above the entire arts centre, offering sweeping views of the surroundings.
Its central section provides ample space to serve as a live-work hub for artists, combining living quarters with exhibition areas.
The lower level, once surrounded by small garden pavilions and functioning as a makeshift parking area and storage space for artistic activities, remains a vibrant spot that continues to draw visitors to the tower.
Entrance to Matadero Art Centre
Buildings of Matadero Art Centre
Viewing Tower
1.Spiral staircase
2.Viewing Platform
3.Bedroom a
4.Toilet a
5.Bedroom b
6.Toilet b
7.Spiral staircase
8.Water tank room
9. Staircase
10. Storage Floor 2
Floor 1
11. Entrance
12. Lobby
13.Common room
14. Kitchen
15. Studio
16. Storage
17. Staircase
Ground Floor
17. Staircase
18. Garden
Viewing Tower, Spiral Staircase
Floor 2, Main Bedroom
Floor 1, Common Room
At Night
During Daytime
This project transforms the water tower into a unique space inspired by the stars, offering artists both accommodation and a platform for creation. Drawing from celestial alignments, the design incorporates indigo tones to create a mysterious and calming atmosphere, complemented by warm lighting and yellow accents that add a sense of comfort. Special attention was given to the tower's appearance, with distinctive day and night designs that allow it to glow like a star after dark, making it a beacon of creativity.
03 DRIPPING WOVEN BRIDGE
22/23 MA Installation and Spatial Design
Instructor: Colin Priest
Year: 2022-2023
Location : Camberwell, London, UK
Individual Work
Distinction in Ual Master's Degree
A Rainwater Collector
To create a series of ecological dialogues for students in Camberwell
This project explores the relationship between material, time, and space through an experimental rainwater collector installation inspired by modern water pollution and the textile industry. The structure combines woven wire and waterproof fabrics, with gaps that let rain, sunlight, wind, and shadows pass through, creating dynamic patterns reflected on the ground and fabric.
In sunlight, the space shifts with moving shadows, while in rain, the wires gather water, creating an acoustic experience as droplets collect in a central bucket. At night, the illuminated structure resembles a glowing canopy, offering a serene resting spot and fostering an ecological dialogue between people, space, and the environment.
Concept
Handmade Model
Grid Drawing
RUIYU XU
University of Arts London (Chelsea College of Arts, Cameberwell College of Arts) Master of Arts in Interior and Spatial Design,2022 Candidate
More projects: https://issuu.com/raemaslowruiyuxu/docs/portfolio_ruiyuxu_rae
Phone: +44 7536340592
Email: xuruiyu0220@gmail.com
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