design art concept lisa he archi tecture interior
Integrating conceptual art and interior design to create powerful statements and experiences.
Contents: 01 Contrary Conventions 02 Modular House 03 Tiny Movements 04 Pavilion Promenade 05 Raffles Hotel 06 Hand sketches 07 Conceptual art 08 Film photography
Contrary Conventions 2014, Rhino3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and V-Ray
Combining the programs of a swimming pool and a theater above an existing garage reveals a contradictory sense of formality. In the final design, wood and symmetry highlight the elite and refined nature of theaters while metal and diagonal trusses convey the dynamism and vigor required of athletics. The building is located in downtown Cincinnati.
Initial circulation design showing relationship between theater and pool.
FABRIC FABRIC FABRIC Fabric Facade 1/96”1/96” = 1’1/96” = 1’ = 1’ Facade studies
MONOLITH MONOLITH MONOLITH Monolith Facade 1/96”1/96” = 1’1/96” = 1’ = 1’
Graft Facade
GRAFT GRAFT GRAFT 1/96”1/96” = 1’1/96” = 1’ = 1’
4th/5th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 4th/5th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
GROUND/1st FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Ground/First floor: Lobby and exhibition gallery GROUND/1st FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
6th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Sixth floor: Theater lobby and backstage 6th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
GROUND/1st FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
2nd/3rd FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
7th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
2nd/3rd FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Second/Third floor: Cafe and exhibition gallery 2nd/3rd FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
7th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Seventh floor: Theater seating and stage
4th/5th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 4th/5th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 4th/5th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Fourth/Fifth floor: Pool and office workspace
The iterated design is inspired by the graft facade and has two separate buildings in order to highlight the circular void in the garage as a dominant feature. The smaller building caters to supplementary programs such as the cafe and gallery while the bigger building houses the main programs of theater and pool. 6th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 6th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
6th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
7th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 7th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’ 7th FLOOR PLAN 1/16” = 1’
Iterated circulation axonometric
CIRCULATION AXON 1/16” = 1’
In the final design the smaller building made way for a bigger outdoor park in order to keep the focus on the main building and draw attention to the cantilever. The supplementary programs zones were made smaller to fit into the lower three levels of the single building. For each of the main programs, views were provided into the program zone to create a sense of depth and spaciousness. For the pool, an upper level ring provides view to the pool around its perimeter. Similarly for the theater, the upper level ring extends from the center grand stair and frames a view to the whole reception area underneath.
Diagonal trusses both provide structure and support for the cantilevered building as well as aesthetically highlights the dynamism of an athletic program zone.
Darker shade represents private area (entrance ticket/crew pass needed) while lighter shade represents public area.
A warm color scheme represented by the use of wood finishes and warm lights creates a more refined and sophisticated feel associated with going to theaters.
A cool color scheme represented by the use of aluminum, concrete and glass creates an industrial and dynamic environment.
Darker shade represents private area (entrance ticket needed) while lighter shade represents public area.
Red walls separate art galleries (private space) from public space.
An outdoor area with a water feature becomes a park for people to relax in in the urban environment while overlooking the cityscape.
Final exploded axonometric
While swimmers take the stairs up to the pool, theater-goers use the elevator which takes them directly to the theater. Swimmers don’t mind a little workout, but theater-goers want to arrive classy.
Exterior and interior renderings (clockwise): outdoor space, street view, theater, pool
Section perspective of final design
Modular House 2014, Rhino3D, Adobe Illustrator, basswood and MDF
This modular house project required an understanding of the human body proportions. The dimensions for the house was derived from our own body proportions. Spaces were designed to cater to the specific act of sitting, standing, walking up the stairs and lying down. In addition, the space has to accomodate one self-chosen activity, which is reading in this case. The study of various reading poses, such as lying on one’s stomach and leaning against a wall while sitting, helped generate ideas for separate spaces comfortable for reading. These spaces were ultimately combined and iterated into one final model. The use of open and free-flowing spaces both encourages daylight to flood the space as well as create numerous niches for reading.
Elevations of model
Tiny Movements 2015, ink on paper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Rhino3D
The Tiny House Movement is a reaction against consumer culture and seeks to downsize homes and reduce “stuff”. Tiny Houses are typically between 100 and 400 square feet. Beyond practicality and frugality, this personal project focuses on creating fun and spacious living spaces.
12’ x 12’ Model A
Interior South elevation (not to scale)
12’ x 12’ Model B
North
West
Exterior elevations (not to scale)
12’ x 12’ Model C
Bed position in relation to skylignt
South
East
Perspective view through roof
The Tiny House Movement also encourages dwellers to spend more time outdoors. The grass roof is both a relaxing place to be and a green way to reduce heating and cooling. Not only is the roof an attraction, but the journey up and out is also part of the fun.
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
Northeast
Pavilion Promenade
2014, 2x4 lumber construction, Rhino3D, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Eight pavilion-like structures were constructed by eight groups and put on campus for people to sit in or walk through. Each group was limited to a fixed amount of 2x4s and MDFs and structures were designed with the materials in mind.
Axonometric
North elevation
East elevation
Plan
South elevation
West elevation
Raffles Hotel 2014-2016, Adobe Photoshop and AutoCAD
The Raffles Hotel in Singapore has been experiencing low occupancy rates over the past few years and Champalimaud Design from New York City won the renovation project in 2013. The aim is to create trendy and upbeat interiors while keeping with the elite status of the six-star hotel. I worked on this project in the firm over four months as my first internship and created renderings, elevation drawings and plans among others. All work was taken with permission from Champalimaud Design.
Steakhouse elevation
Steakhouse elevation
Long bar elevation
Guestrooms plan
Guestroom Foyer elevations
Guestroom Parlor elevations
Guestroom Bedroom elevations
Guestroom Bathroom elevations
Starrett-Lehigh Building 2015, ink on paper
The 1931 Starrett-Lehigh Building takes up a full block on the west side of Manhattan and continues to operate as a warehouse and office building today. I was drawn to its massiveness and the strong horizontal lines created by the alernating layers of glass and brick.
The Corbett Center 2014, ink and watercolor on paper and Adobe Photoshop
This staircase is snugly located at a corner of the Patricia Corbett Center for Performing Arts in the University of Cincinnati. The view framed by the stairs, the wall and the ledge creates an interesting view of the void and negative space.
Marina Bay Sands 2009, ink and watercolor on paper
The Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is part of the Integrated Resorts launched in Sing attractions, the first ones ever since gambling was banned in 1925. In anticipation for Singaporeans who hoped that this project would both success other hand, it could also be seen as yet another capitalistic venture to increas express uncertainty at the real cultural value and impacts of such an initiative
gapore in the early 2000s. It is a tourism strategy using two casinos as the main n 2009, the hotels were in mid-construction and that was a moment of sfully boost tourism and serve as a new pride and icon for the nation. On the se the nation’s GDP. Thus, the depiction of MBS in mid-construction seeks to e.
If It Hadn’t Been For, 2012, oil on canvas, 264cm x 244cm
G.C.E. ‘A’ Level ART HIGHER 2 (Subject 9750) Paper 2: Coursework
Help Needed To Make Artwork Concrete 2011, cotton, wire, transparency, acrylic paint
Instructions on HOW TO MAKE ARTWORK CONCRETE: 1. Develop non-concrete ideas by splattering paint onto cotton. 2. Talk to your mentor about your non-concrete ideas. (Your mentor will tell you that your ideas are not concrete.) 3. Develop the framework which your non-concrete ideas must take up in order to become concrete. 4. Detach bits of your initial non-concrete ideas (do this step cautiously as rushing will result in permanent damage to original ideas) and try to squish them into the framework.
In All Seriousness 2011, oil on canvas
You must do everything in all seriousness: Performing in all seriousness. The serious performer must not let the serious audience down. Listening in all seriousness. The serious audience must not let the serious performer down. Painting in all seriousness. The serious artist must not let the serious viewer down. Appreciating in all seriousness. The serious audience must not let the serious artist down. I say these in all seriousness. But should you take my words in all seriousness?
Orchestrated 2014, film photography
Library of Importance 2014, film photography
Fadeful 2014, film photography
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