IMMERSE
Mixed-use Building of Restaurant, Showroom, and Office | Sijia Pei
CONTENTS
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THESIS SUMMARY Abstract
Concept Statement
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ANALYSIS Site
Building
Client and User Profile
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CASE STUDIES TOG Concept Store
Blue Wave Cocktail Bar Seashore Library
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DEVELOPMENT Programming Floor Plan
Reflected Ceiling Plan
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FOCUS SPACES Retail Store Restaurant Showroom
Multi-media Room Event Space
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ABOUT
Autobiography Resume
Bibliography
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CHAPTER 1 1
THESIS SUMMARY
ABSTRACT
“ The property is located on Bryant Street between 9th Street and Street, in San Francisco, It has9th excellent The 10th property is located on Bryant California. Street between Street frontage Bryant Street with easyCalifornia. access toIt freeway. This and 10th on Street, in San Francisco, has excellent building on is new with access three floors. The total frontage Bryantconstruction Street with easy to freeway. This space available 28,137 square each floor is space 9,379 building is a newisconstruction withfeet, threeand floors. The total square The building has and higheach ceilings with skylights. availablefeet. is 28,137 square feet, floor is 9,379 square Big windows and has skylights providewith great naturalBig light. There feet. The building high ceilings skylights. windows is a skylights passenger elevator the building. Theis locations of and provide greatinnatural light. There a passenger the restrooms already been determined. The building elevator in the have building. The locations of the restrooms have space flexible. alreadyisbeen determined. The building space is flexible. want totodevelop develop it into a mixed-use building I want it into a mixed-use building which which has a has a restaurant and on floor, the first floor, a commercial restaurant and retail onretail the first a commercial showroom showroom a furniture design on and the furniture second for a furniturefor design company on thecompany second floor, floor, and a furniture design company’s offices on the design company’s office on the third floor. The office onthird the floor.floor The will office the third floor will beleisure a space where work third be aonspace where work and coexist without and leisure will the be apeople place who that borders. Thiscoexist will bewithout a placeborders. that canThis inspire can inspire theclients people in it. The clients will be The the work in it. The willwho be work the furniture deign company. furniture deign company and individual investors. The target target restaurant patrons will be the customers of the retail
Involve your audience in an actionable version of your voice or product.” – Event Industry Marketing by BeatCreative
café patrons will be the customers of the retail space and people working the within vicinity. space and peoplewithin working the vicinity. There are other mixed-use buildings like like this this in the There mixed-use buildings neighborhood. However, However,the theoverall overallvision vision project is neighborhood. forfor mymy project is to to transform it into a place design, experience and transform it into a place wherewhere design, experience and selling selling at thetime. same time.will There be a relationship happenhappen at the same There be awill relationship between between three Theand first andfloor the will second floor three floors. Thefloors. first floor thefloor second be places will be the show and sell the products of design showing andplaces sellingtothe products of design company on the company third floor. on the third floor. I want want to tointroduce introducethe theconcept concept of Experience Marketing of Experience Marketing into into design. my design. of Experience Marketing to create my The The goalgoal of Experience Marketing is tois create an an emotional between the consumer and the brand by emotional bondbond between consumers and the brand by immersing immersing in a fun and memorable The them in a funthem and memorable experience. The experience. interior design of interior design of the whole space in the building will reflect the whole space in the building will reflect the brand and culture thethebrand anddesign culture of the The furniture design company. of furniture company. products of company will The products company also be utilizedthe in the design also be utilized of in the design will process. Therefore, consumers process. Therefore, will be connected to the will be connected to the the consumers brands through sight, touch, sound, brands through sight, touch, sound, smell and even taste. smell and even taste. 5 5
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THESIS SUMMARY THESIS SUMMARY
CONCEPT CONCEPT
For inspiration, I looked at the geographical landscape of San other. There is a restaurant and a retail store on the first Francisco. city ofby San is surrounded waterretail floor. Ason the carrier of behavior, furniture in the store theimportant first floor. As the important carrier of behavior, The concept isThe inspired theFrancisco geographical landscape by of San on three sides, and is known for its fog. The distinctive fog restaurant plays an important role of behavior suggestions. Francisco. The city of San Francisco is surrounded by water on furniture in the restaurant plays an important role of behavior leads the and city is a known mysterious The light softer,suggestions. The secondThe floorsecond is created space that floor as is acreated as acould spacework thatas three sides, for itsatmosphere. fog. The distinctive fogisleads are muffled. The ebb and the surrounding a showroom the furniture design company. the same work as afor showroom for the furniture design At company. thesounds city a mysterious atmosphere. The flow light of is softer, sounds could andThe theebb rolling fog of create a feeling of change, andAt time the space should flexible enoughenough to hostto parties the same time, the spacebe should be flexible host arewater, muffled. and flow the surrounding water, and the dictate the design. and events. Water is static and dynamic. Flowing water parties and events. Water is static and dynamic. Flowing water rolling fog create a feeling of change, and dictate the design. Water is the “substantial” shape of manifestation. As fluid, represents life, vitality, and freedom. Still water conveys Water is a “substantial” shape of manifestation. As fluid, it tends represents life, vitality, and freedom. Still water conveys a sense it tends toward dissolution, it is homogeneous sense peace of balance, peace and employees order. Today’s and order. Today’s want aemployee perfect toward dissolution. However, inbut soinfarsoasfarit as is homogeneous, it of abalance, it tends to cohesion concentration. provides a sense wants between a perfectwork balance between workcreates and life. design and life. The design an The inclusive, tends to cohesion and and concentration. Fog Fog provides a sense of balance of openness, and contains a lightness of spirit. Both of them creates an inclusive, diverse and homey atmosphere. The boundlessness, and contains a lightness of spirit. Both of water diverse and homey atmosphere. The project offers the place symbolize movement, flow, and change. Water allows for project offers the place allows for more accidental collisions and fog symbolize movement, flow, and change. Water allows allows for more accidental collisions and natural collaborations. creativityand and“going “going with flow”. The and natural collaborations. palette, consisting color palette, consisting ofThe blue,color warm pink, orange, and of forfreedom freedom of of expression, expression, creativity with thethe flow”. Thebuilding buildingis isdesigned designedasasa amulti-purpose multi-purposespace. space.The Thegrey, blue, warminspiration pink, orange, grey,ofdraws inspiration from draws from and the tone the sea and colors The project aims to bring visitors and likeminded creative the tone of the sea and colors through fog. project aims to bring visitors and likeminded creative thinkers through fog. thinkers to the andcollaborative create a system virtuous The The core of the project is participatory and boundaryless. core of the project is participatory and boundaryless. This closer to thecloser brand, and createbrand, a virtuous collaborative system peopleand share the Visitors same values is a welcoming place encourages customers share a welcoming place encourages customers to share to ideas. where people share the where same values goals. and is This and goals. designers areof freedom, creative, andLike their Like ebb and flowrolling of water andisthe rolling the ideas. ebb and flowthe of water and the fog, this a place designers are Visitors freedom,and creative, and full vitality. At the same full they of vitality. At with the same time,There they is cooperate with fog, for thisfreedom is a place allows for freedom of expression. of expression. time, cooperate each other. a restaurant andeach a allows 6 6
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Below: Inspiration Image, Color Palette
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 1 2 THESIS SITESUMMARY ANALYSIS
NEIGHBORHOOD
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We need to look at encouraging uses to cluster in ‘districts’ as a different way to bring together like-minded uses and users.” — Kate Sofis
Below: Mixed-Use/PDR Development In San Francisco
San Francisco is located on a peninsula between the Pacific San Francisco located onBay. a peninsula between Pacific Ocean and Sanis Francisco It is a cultural andthe financial Ocean of and Francisco Bay. It is and a cultural and financial center theSan western United States a culturally vibrant center the of western United States cities and a in culturally vibrant city. city. Asofone the most beautiful the United Stated, As one of the most beautiful cities in thefog, United Stated, San San Francisco is famous for distinctive rolling hills and Francisco is famous distinctive fog,has rolling hills water water on three side.forSan Francisco a lot of and tempting on three side. Many San Francisco has a restaurants lot of tempting restaurants. international arerestaurants. scattered Many international restaurants are scattered throughout the city. throughout the city. building belongs belongs to tourban urbanmixed mixeduse usezoning, zoningwhere at SoMa The building has district, where has a of mixactivities. of different types of activities. a mix of different types Commercial/retail use is Commercial use is mixed with residential industrial. In mixed with residential and industrial. In orderand to accommodate order to accommodate unique characteristics different unique characteristics of different neighborhoods,ofthe mixed neighborhoods, thebrings mixed zoning furniture always wholesaling brings arts use zoning always artsuse activities,
and design activities into the mix. activities, furnitureincludes wholesaling and designtoactivities the mix. The property connections public into transit and The highways property includes to the public transit and being major major with theconnections main focus of development highways with the main focus of the within development being “a “a community for like-minded users easy reach”. In community usersdevelopment, within easy reach”. In addition addition to for thelike-minded major building a green space to building development, green space at the west at the major west side of the building willabe remained. side of theare building remained. There a lot will of be retail stores and restaurants in the There are a The lot of retail stores andretail restaurants in the neighborhood. gathering area of stores attracts neighborhood. The gathering area of storesabout attracts more more consumers. The Immerse is retail not only interior consumers. is not aboutabout interior design, but design, but The alsoImmerse a new way of only thinking how a brand also a new way with of thinking about howAa modern, brand communicates communicates their consumer. textural and with consumers. modern, textural and immersive space is immersive spaceA is required to stand out against other required stand out against other venues in the area. venues intothe area. 9 9
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ANALYSIS SITE ANALYSIS
Street Identification
Vehicular Circulation
SITE propertyis at is 1155 at 1155 in San Francisco, The property BryantBryant Street inStreet San Francisco, California. California. has easy accessFreeway. to Central The gross It has easy Itaccess to Central TheFreeway. gross building area building area is 28,137 square feet. Buildings across street are is 28,137 square feet. Buildings across street are lower than lower thanwhich property, which will not the view third property, will not block the block view from the from third the floor. A floor. Aspace greenatspace at the west of the building provide a green the west side of side the building provides a good goodand viewreduces and reduce the noise. view the noise. The property is next to the Central Freeway, which connects Bayshore / /James JamesLick LickFreeway Freeway (US the Bayshore (US 101101 andand l-80)l-80) withwith the the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Central Freeway begins Hayes Valley neighborhood. TheThe Central Freeway begins at at directional a directional interchange at the west of Interstate a “Y”“Y” interchange at the west endend of Interstate 80 80 in South the South of Market. The building is located to in the of Market. The building is located next to next the “Y” 10 10
the “Y” interchange and 10th Street. The interchange between between 9th Street 9th andStreet 10th Street. The interchange interchange includespair theofone-way 9th and also includesalso the one-way 9th and pair 10th of Streets. This10th site Streets. This site allows for traffic, egress, accessibility, and a allows for traffic, egress, accessibility, and a certain number of certain numberfor of visitors, onsite parking visitors, ADA. onsite parking servicesforand ADA. services The mainand entrance The entrance on the Bryant. Theplantings sidewalkislined is onmain the Bryant. Theissidewalk lined with aboutwith 11 plantings about 11 feet inVisitors front of the property. feet in frontis of the property. can drive to the Visitors property,can or drive to the property, or go there by MUNI. The vehicle peak is go there by MUNI. The vehicle peak is from 3pm to 7 pm. The from access 3pm to 7topm. access and to the site for vehicles and best the The site best for vehicles pedestrians is Bryant. pedestrians is Bryant. The convenient transportation thespot site The convenient transportation lets the site become anlet ideal become an ideal spotcompany for a furniture design company with retail for a furniture design with retail and restaurant. and restaurant.
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Left from Top: Property Exterior, Neighborhood(Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco Wholesale, Muji SOMA), Site Map Top: Transportation
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Ambient Conditions. North-facing rooms have good daylight most of the day, and shade is on the north side of the building. The site has a persistent northwest wind, so the design will take advantage of cooling breezes.
Greenery. The greenery planted around the building. The Greenery in the south of the building is shielded from the freeway, and offers good view.
Acoustical Properties and Views. The acoustical sources mainly come from Bryant and freeway. Bryant is the main street of the building. The building is visible from four directions. The noise may disturb people’s work on third floor.
Pedestrian & Vehicular Circulation. Bryant is bordered by sidewalks on both sides, which provide pedestrian access to the building.
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SITE ANALYSIS ANALYSIS
Left: Existing Building Interior. Below(Left to Right): Northwest(Bryant St) Elevation. Northeest(Dore St) Elevation. Facing Page,
BUILDING IMFORMATION Location: 1155 Bryant St, San Francisco Building Size: 28,137 Sq. Ft. Stories: 3 Property Type: Industrial
BUILDING The building are 3 stories. Each floor is approximately 9,378 square feet. There two exits The 9,378 main The building are 3 are stories. Eachand floortwo is entrances. approximately entrancefeet is on Bryant. This a new construction with few square perthe floor. There areis two exits and two entrance. partition Theis on three-story building hasconstruction opportunitywith to The main walls. entrance Bryant. This is a new organize different functions on different floors.has opportunity to less partition walls. The three-story building Buildingdifferent materials make on reference to the industrial style. organize functions different floors. Painted metal siding wraps a part of cement plaster, adding Building materials make reference to the industrial style. texture tometal the building’s exterior. Inside structures are steel and Painted siding wraps a part of cement plaster, adding concrete. steel frame braces thestructures metal and are wood to texture to Exposed the building’s exterior. Inside steel its concrete components. The bow truss roof is an especially and concrete. The bow truss roof is an especially thoughtful thoughtful Thehas building has high ceiling with skylights. detail. The detail. building high ceiling with skylights. Windows Windows are facing northeastwhich and provide northwest, which provide face northeast and northwest, great natural light. great natural light. There onestairways elevator in and stairways There is one elevator and is three thethree building. One in the building. One of stairways is up to the second floor. of stairways is up to the second floor. Restrooms have already Restrooms have already been located. been located. thecritical criticalconsiderations considerations and and delicate For this this project, project,one oneofof approach willwill bebe how approaches howtotoorganize organizethe thespace spacefor for mix mix using, using, and skillfully converts an existing shell into a beautiful space. convert an existing shell into a beautiful space. 12 12
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2 CHAPTER 2
ANALYSIS
CLIENT
Below: TOG Flagship / Triptyque + Philippe Starck, Brazil
TOG is an innovative furniture brand and creative community on April April 7th 7th 2014. 2014. TOG TOG stands stands for “All that was born born in in MIlano Milan on Designers Together”, a name that also serves as a motto and mission statement for a brand that was born with the goal to create an extensive collaborative exercise between designers, customers to customers and and manufacturers. manufacturers. TOG TOGencourage encourages customers take part in the process of making and share new ideas for new to take part in the process of making and sharing new ideas customized objects. The customer has a large choices for new customized objects. Customers have range a largeofrange of to createtotheir own their personal of forms colorsand though an choices create own mix personal mixand of forms colors online platform or platform in store. or in store. through an online TOG combines the best of technology, humanity and TOG, there there isisno nostyle stylebut butfreedom. freedom,Therefore, therefore craftsmanship. At TOG, customizers are from all areas, ethnics and diverse backgrounds. TOG suits everyone’s taste. TOG is not just a brand, but also a community of customers, enthusiasts and professionals. TOG is a new approach to the design industry at large. want totoopen TOG wants open aa flagship flagship store store in in San San Francisco, which coulddodowell wellwith with aa multi-purpose multi-purpose space. space. TOG is a furniture can Flagship will design brand. TOG Flagship will host retail store, showroom, host retail store, showroom, office, and also a new restaurant. offices, and areas also a will new interact restaurant. areasThe will interact Functional withFunctional each other. colorful with eclectic each other. colorful eclectic mix ofthefurniture and mix ofThe furniture hasand been used within dining has been used the dining area. Visitors eat, drink, area. Visitors canwithin eat, drink, communicate, and can experience the communicate, and experience the products here. products here. 14 14
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USER
Below: People have dinner with their friends. Homeowners select furniture and home décor. Designers have a presentation.
According to City–Data.com, total population of San Francisco in 2014 is 852,469, the median resident age is 38.3 According to statistics, population of San Francisco in years old. San Franciscototal has the high percentage of residents 2017 884,363, the median resident is 38.3 old.have San with aiscollege degree. Over 55.2% of age adults withinyears the city Francisco has highdegree. percentage of residents with a college a bachelor’s or the higher degree. Over 55.2% of adults within the city have spaces a bachelor’s Because this is a mixed-use building, different have or higher users. degree. Because this has is a mixed-use different different The restaurant a wide andbuilding, diverse clientele spaces have The restaurant hasleast a wide and ages from 25 different to 60 withusers. an annual income of at $45,000. diverse clientele ages from 25 to 60. They have a taste for They have a taste for life quality. Business man works hard life all quality. people all They day and relax after day andBusiness wants to relax work after hard work. arewant the to people that work. They are the that spend theAn most on drinks, food spend the most on people drinks, food and tips. intimate restaurant and tips. An intimate restaurant is a each goodother placeand for develop people to is a good place for people to meet a meet each other and develop a network. The good atmosphere network. The good atmosphere and meals will attract happy and meals will attract couples and the family. couples and the family. Target clientsclients of retailofand showroom are high-end The target retail and showroom areconsumers high-end who have amount of disposable They are aged They between consumers who have amount ofincome. disposable income. are 35 and 50, and want to purchase furniture and home décor. aged between 35 and 50, and want to purchase furniture and These décor. target clients studying working in the frontier fields. home These are target clientsor are studying or working in the They have a taste for fashion life quality, are willing frontier fields who have a taste and for fashion and and life quality and to experience somethingsomething new. In addition, artist and are willing to experience new. Indesigners, addition, designers, manufacture will also be users of the space.of the space. artists and manufactures will also be users thirdfloor floor is TOG furniture company which The third is TOG furniture designdesign company which designs, designs produces sellsfurniture modern and furniture home produces and sellsand modern homeand decor. Thedécor. main The main are staff of company, contacting contractors target are targets employees of company, contacting contractors and and designers that deal with the luxury home market. The designers that deal with the luxury home market. The furniture furniture company design company emphasizes integrated inspiration, design emphasizes integrated inspiration, and and encourage collaboration conversation. Duetotothe the rapid encourage collaboration andand conversation. Due pace of life, the behaviors of people show more clear sense of purpose and shortcuts. A work-life balance and relaxing work atmosphere are demanded by employee. people The new new building building isisaamulti-purpose multi-purposespace spacewhere where they can collaborate with others and share the same values and goals. Users of this building are freedom, full of vitality, and willing to interact with each other.
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CHAPTER 3 3
THE VANS HOUSE
CASE STUDY
Below from Left: Plan. Entrance. Skatepark. Cafe
BUILDING IMFORMATION Location: London, United Kingdom Building Size: 2,500 m2 Target Clients: Vans enthusiasts and people interested in skateboarding culture.
The House of Vans London is a mixed use building for Vans Enthusiasts and people interested in skateboarding culture. It has been designed as a space that convey the culture of skateboarding, whichLondon has defined the Vans since The House of Vans is a mixed use brand building for 1966. Vans This is a place skateboarding, art, film, and culture. music. Enthusiasts andcombining people interested in skateboarding The Vance as includes “Vans creative spaces, It hasHouse been of designed a space that labs” conveys the culture of art galleries, screening room,brand. a café, bars, indoor skateboarding and the Vans This is a and placethree combining concrete skate art, parks. are House available free ofincludes charge skateboarding, filmArt andgalleries music. The of Vance for artists to exhibit their artworks. theroom, content “Vans labs” creative spaces, art Designers galleries, respect screening a of sitebars, and and use three elements of concrete Vans in interior design. total café, indoor skate parks. Art The galleries areaavailable is 2,500 square meters and contain separate long tunnel are free of charge for artists to5exhibit their artworks. spaces. The goal of project is to create a creative space Designers respect the content of site and use elements ofwhere Vans provides unique understanding Vans brand meters and culture in interiora design. The total area ofis the 2,500 square and of skateboarding VariousThe experiences happen contains 5 separateand longfashion. tunnel spaces. goal of project is to here, and directlyspace engage participate in a brand create a creative andconsumers provide a to unique understanding of experience. This is a marketing strategy called Experiential the Vans brand and culture of skateboarding and fashion. Various Marketing. The interiorhere, design candirectly help to engage achieve consumers this marketing experiences happen and to strategy, and is what I want to do mya thesis project. participate in that a brand experience. Thisin is marketing strategy Comparing with traditional experiential marketing called Experiential Marketing.marketing, The interior design can help to focuses on emotion and senses of consumer, and creates a achieve this marketing strategy. Every modern marketer needs closer bend with consumer. modern marketer need an an advantage in fierce market Every competition. advantage in fierce market competition. project is not only Comparing with traditional marketing, This experiential marketing about interior design, and but also a new of thinking how focuses on emotion senses of way consumer, and about creates a a brand communicates with their consumer. closer bend with consumers. 17 17
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CASE STUDY
BLUE WAVEBAR BAR BLUE WAVE
Below from Left: Plan. Bar. Lattice Facade. Terrace.
BUILDING IMFORMATION Location: 08039 Barcelona, Spain Building Size: 120.6 m2.
The blue wave cocktail bar located at the water’s edge in The blue wave Port. cocktail is located at the to water’s edgethe in the Barcelona Thebar interior is designed embrace the Barcelona The interior is designed embrace and the costumers in aPort. marine atmosphere full of to reflections customers a marineaimed atmosphere fulla of reflections shades. Thein designer to create space where and you shades. Thecocktails designer while aims toenjoying create a the space where customers can savor beautiful waterside can savor cocktails enjoying the beautiful waterside surroundings outside while the bar. surroundings outside bar. interior is the wave. The wave The concept of thethe cocktail The concept of through the cocktail interior the ceiling wave. and The takes wave continues its curl the floor, wallisand continues its curl floor, wall and ceiling takes form through thethrough use of the reflective materials. The and designer form useon of floors, reflective materials. The designer used used through ceramicthe tiles walls, and ceiling. One single ceramic on floors, walls, and ceiling. single reflective reflectivetiles material creates a dynamic andOne unitary space. The material creates a dynamic unitary The color range color range of ceramic tileand goes fromspace. deep blue of the sea of tileofgoes deep blue metals of the sea to the of to ceramic the white sea from foam. Golden recall thewhite sunset sea Golden metals recall floating over light foam. floating over the water. Thethe barsunset is hunglight from the ceiling the Thethe bar is hung fromspace the ceiling and of floats in the and water. floats in middle of the as a part the wave. middle of of thethe space a part wave. Onecustomers end of the can bar One end bar as turns intoofathe table which turns into a table which customers use. to Designer connects use. Designer connects the interiorcan space the exterior. The the interior space to thethe exterior. The longestwith façade facing the longest façade facing water is covered a white lattice water is covered with a white lattice enclosure that shadow creates an enclosure that creates an interplay of light and at interplay ofbar light shadow at dawn. bar façade. is placed a dawn. The is and placed in a parallel wayThe to this In in this parallel this façade. In this way, the long space of the way, theway longtospace of the bar is organized clearly. barA iswide organized terraceclearly. located at the northern part of the cocktail A wide terrace relax located at enjoy the northern partview of the bar. bar. Customers and the good of cocktail its location. Customers relax and good view of its location. The The wood stands out enjoy as thethe back of the benches generates a wood standsof out as the backand of create the benches a topography different levels, privacy generates for the area. topography of different levels, and creates privacy for the area. 18 18
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SEASHORE LIBRARY SEASHORE LIBRARY
CASE STUDY
Below from Left: First Floor Plan. Reading Area. Building Exterior. Meditation Space.
BUILDING IMFORMATION Location: Hebei, China Building Size: 450 m2. Project Year: 2015
Seashore Library Library is is built built on on the the white white sands sands of of aa beach beach in Seashore in Nandaihe, a a coastal Nandaihe, coastal region region in in eastern eastern China. China. The The library library was was placed away a more placed away from from the the town town in in order order to to achieve achieve a more direct direct relationship with the ocean. The project aims to provide a relationship with the ocean. The project aims to provide a quiet quiet lifestyle, and people to escape and and forget the busy lifestyle, and allow allows people to escape forget the city. busy The building houses city. The building housesa alarge largeopen openreading reading area, area, peaceful peaceful meditation space, space, multi-functional activity room, room, bar, bar, and meditation multi-functional activity and resting area. The structure has a relationship with the ocean, resting area. The structure has a relationship with the ocean, natural light light and natural and wind. wind. Visitors Visitors can can feel feel the the light, light, breezes, breezes, and sound and sound of of the the ocean. ocean. Then, Then, each each of of them them have have the the unique unique spiritual linkage linkage with with the the sea. sea. spiritual order to create a relationship between building and InInorder to create a relationship between building and ocean, ocean, designer brings inside. outsideTerraced inside. seating Terraced seating of designer brings outside of study area study everyone area givesaneveryone an unblocking of the gives unblocking view of the view ocean. The ocean. ocean The ocean glazed window is likeplay a drama play of outside the outside glazed the window is like a drama of nature. In nature. In addition, structures and Materials are inspired by the addition, structures and Materials are inspired by the waves waves andThe rock. The imprinted concrete walls are influenced and rock. imprinted concrete walls are influenced by the by the rippled markings lefton behind on by thethe sand byand thewater. wind rippled markings left behind the sand wind and curving water. The curving concrete ceiling planes were The concrete ceiling planes are inspired by theinspired waves by the waves ontoThe the design beach. emphasizes The design emphasizes crashing ontocrashing the beach. the shifting the shifting light ambiance, the air ventilating the light ambiance, the air ventilating through, through, and theand ocean oceanAview. A panoramic provides of view. panoramic windowwindow provides varyingvarying degreesdegrees of natural natural lighting. The uses design use changes of nature and to lighting. The design changes of nature and light to light create create feeling. differentdifferent feelings. 19 19
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CHAPTER 4 4
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PROGRAMMING
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The property is a mixed-use building with three floors. Total occupancy load is 437. Stairways width should be 43.7 inch. The building type of the first floor is Type A (Assembly). According to code, there should be three water closets for male and three for female on the first floor. One lavatory and one drinking fountain are requested. The building type of the second floor is Type M (Mercantile). According to code, there should be one closet for male and one for female on the second floor. One lavatory and one drinking fountain are requested. The building type of third floor are Type B (Business). According to code, there should be three water closets for male and three for female on the second floor. Also, there should be one lavatory and one drinking fountain.
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RETAIL STORAGE OF RETAIL The The first first floor floor is is equipped equipped with with commercial commercial functions. functions. Apart Apart from the from the restaurant, restaurant, there there is is an an independent independent retail retail area area on on the north north side the side of of this this level. level. Due Due to to the the different different work work time, time, the the retail has aa separate separate entrance. entrance. A A large-scale large-scale appearance retail store area has appearance of transparent transparent glass glass creates creates the the boundary boundary between of between the the store store and the the restaurant. restaurant. By and By creating creating three three different different entrances entrances for for the restaurant, restaurant, the the the circulation circulation of of restaurant restaurant customers customers and and employees are separate. separate. Also, Also, offices officesand andrestroom restrooms close employees are areare close to to the kitchen in the back of the space. the kitchen in the back of the space. The second second floor floor is is a a community community of of furniture furniture showroom, showroom, The experience space space and and café. café. The The space space is is highly highly flexible, flexible, making making experience itit easy easy totoadjust adjustand and change the interior layout. This ensures change the interior layout. This ensures that that showroom the showroom vibrant, creative and that livelymeets to meet the stays stays vibrant, creative and lively the the needs of neighbors, visitors, clients, and designers. The needs of neighbors, visitors, clients, and designers. The multimultimedia is close the furniture design media roomroom is close to thetofurniture design area.area. The third floor has an open plan. The The third floor has an open plan. The clear clear circulation circulation contributes to contributes to interaction interaction and and learning learning from from colleagues. colleagues. The The reception area thethe front of the elevation. WallsWalls and reception area isissituated situatedatat front of the elevation. ceiling of event area are to create a space within and ceiling of event areauntouched are untouched to create a space the space. The third floor is divided into public area and private within the space. The space is divided into public area and area. Public mix ofmeet professional personal private area. space Public meets spaceacould a mix ofand professional needs. Dining needs. area and activityarea areaand at the north side provide and personal A dining activity area provide a a cozyenvironment environmentfor for employees employees and and visitors. visitors. The The open open work cozy work environment more accidental accidental environment and and common common areas areas allow allow for for more collisions and and natural natural collaborations. collaborations. collisions 22 22
OFFICE OF RETAIL DINING AREA BAR KITCHEN BACK OF HOUSE RESTROOM SHOWROOM MULTIMEDIA ROOM STORAGE OF SHOWROOM OFFICE OF SHOWROOM WORK AREA RECEPTION OF COMPANY STORAGE OF COMPANY MATERIAL ROOM COMMUNICATION AREA MEETING ROOM MANAGER’S OFFICE ACTIVITY AREA
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The sketching process is a means of exploring initial ideas for designs. The rhythm of wave will present in the interior design. In the retail store, dynamic wave ceiling installation leads the movement of the visitors. A wall installed with chairs will be the store. Multi-media Multi-media room room on is on second floor, focus of the store. the the second provides which provides a different experience. The curvilinear platform a different experience. The curvilinear platform creates an creates an underwater atmosphere. There is a furniture big stagedesign inside underwater atmosphere. A big stage in the the furniture design acompany to provide a communication space company provides communication space for employees and for employees andbox clients. Free form box the meeting clients. Free form for the meeting areaforprovides open area and provide and creative environments. creative open environments. 24 24
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Level 1 Furniture Plan_Restaurant and Retail Store
Restaurant is on the first floor. The entrance facing the main The the first floorlobby. with large windows to Bryant streetrestaurant features is a on double height A water-textured glass providing lots of light. The mainand entrance main street wall is illuminated by spotlights diffusefacing lights the on the top. The features a atmosphere double height lobby. There is bustles translucent waterunderwater helps people forget and noises textured glass wall andtoplacing andof diffuse on outside. Largeas windows Bryantspotlights provide lots light. lights Twelvethe top. The underwater atmosphere helps people forget bustles feet high curtains on the west side outline the area, and turn noises outside. Thirteen-feet curtain on west side itand into a deep, undulating space. high To highlight thethe relationship outlines the area turning it into a deep, undulating space. To between physical attributes of the city and interior, concept of highlight interface betweeninphysical attributesfloor of the city and water andthe fog is introduced the restaurant’s plan. The architecture, concept of water and fog was introduced in the curvature of the bar and banquette seating gives a sense of restaurant’s floor plan. presents The curvature the bar and banquette fluidity. The circulation muchofinteresting to get people seating a sense of fluidity.inThe presents much a vision give of placing themselves thecirculation wave. Metals of different interesting getaspeople a vision of banquette. placing themselves the sizes standtoout the back of the Together,inthey wave. Metals of different sizes are stands out as the back of the create sea waves to zone the large space. The northwest banquette. they southeast create seaside waves to zone the large side is moreTogether, casual while is more private. The space. Theisnorthwest is more casual while southeast side restaurant flexible toside meet the demands of different groups, is more private. is flexible to ameet demand from singles whoThe canrestaurant sit at the bar and grab quickthe bite to eat, of different group, from singles who can sit at the bar and grab to relative privacy banquette area where groups of 2-4 can have a quick bitemeeting to eat, ortoromantic relative dinner. privacy Abanquette where an informal long curvyarea bench is at groups of 2-4 an informal meeting romantic the center of ofcan thehave restaurant. Tables for fouror and boothsdinner. are on A long at the center of of the restaurant. Table for the eastcurvy sidebench of the is restaurant. four and booths are on the eastfrom sidethe of the restaurant. The retail store is screened restaurant with a brass Theglass retail window. store is screened thelike restaurant withProducts a brass and The storefrom looks a gallery. and glass Theanstore looks like platform a gallery. become an window. artwork on acrylic display on Products left side. become an an acrylic platformwall, on left Another Another sideartwork has aoncustom pegboard so side. the different side has a custom plinko wall, so the different arrangements of arrangements of custom shelves can be installed. There is no
traditional reception table. Every table displayed in the store can custom shelves be a work place.can be installed. There is no traditional reception table. tablefloor displayed in the can be a work The Every second serves as store a community of place. furniture The second floor serves as a and community of furniture showroom, showroom, experience space café. The café is on the north experience café. Thetocafé on the north side, side, wherespace has aand good view seearea the isdouble-height wall. where can see the double-height wall. . Two platforms at the Seasonal products are displayed on two platforms at the center center display the Two seasonal When it comes to the of the showroom. houseproducts. shape installations with pitched seaside peopleseaside always cottages. think of aOne small house with roof are cottage, built to evoke is arranged at pitched roof display firstly. Thus, two house shape installations with the furniture area. Another is laid behind the platforms pitched roof are built Multi-media to evoke a seaside to display materials. room isatmosphere. at the cornerThe of first the one is arranged at the furniture and display area.the Another is laid of in showroom. In order to increase diversify possibilities showroom tothe display materials. Multimedia room is the internal way of interactions, platform and step seating are built at the of the The showroom. In order to step increase andsupports diversify to freecorner the actions. curvilinear form of seating the possibilities of the way of interactions, the platform and step flexible movement. seating are builtdesign to free company the actions. curvilinear formanofopen step The furniture on The the third floor has seating supports theisflexible plan. The reception createdmovement. as a lobby complete with custom The furniture design company the third floor has detailed couches and light fixture. on Products displayed onan theopen side plan. The reception is created as a lobby complete with custom table. The Event Space is at the right of the elevator. It serves as detailed couches and light fixture. and Products displayed the a venue for presentations, meetings for social events,on which side table the is for show. Byforplacing there and using increases opportunity staff toreception come together. Reception the free form boxes to subdivide the space, dividingand the private space and event space subdivide the space into public into public area and private area. The movable walls of meeting area. The dining area and activity are located north side of the area provide inspiring creative The reception. Thisopen zoneand features custom soft environments. furnishings. Open “event area” as aside venue for space. presentations, meetings and working is at serves the other of the The movable walls of for socialarea events. It increases opportunity for staff to come meeting provide open andthe creative environments. together.
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The retail store has an inviting shop window and well-lit entrance. Curved walls framing the entrance door smoothens the flow of energy into the space. The wood installation on the ceiling is the main feature in the space. The dynamic wave lines lead the movement of the visitors towards the inside. Chairs are fixed to the double-height wall. Variation in height creates a rhythm of the waves. There is a play of the height on the acrylic display boxes. Chairs become artworks displaying on the platforms on one side. Water metaphor is represented in the space in a modern way.
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cementfloor floorand and wood wood deliver deliver aa pure Materials such such as as the concrete atmosphere where the product becomes the main attention of this showroom. Also, the use of natural and durable materials provides a contrast to the products and designs. Walls are in order to foil furniture. mainly painted white, namely in order no to color, highlight furniture. While back While Back wall of the store is painted black, which has a visual wall of the store is painted black, which has a visual connection connection with the ceiling.pegboard A custom wall wall finish finish runs runs along the with the ceiling. A custom plywood,with with½” ½”holes south wall. The wall surfaces surface isisplywood, holes at 8” on center, forming a flexible grid from which different arrangements of custom shelves. 34 34
Material Material 1. Fortina 23 NaturalProfile Grey Concrete Concrete 2. Natural Fortina Grey Profile 23 3. Mangata Mangata Hote HoteSpring SpringWallpaper Wallpaper 4. Plywood Plywood
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San Francisco is creative, historic and modern. The interior of the restaurant evokes water of the San Francisco Bay and relaxed lifestyle of West Coast. Blue space transports visitors to the depth of the sea. Metals of different sizes stand out as the back of the banquette. The wavy back of the banquette zones the large space, and delivers a cozy feeling of relative privacy and freedom of space. The reflective material forms a three-dimensional dynamic filter. Thus, color and patterns on each metal change continuously with every posture and variation on the clothing of customers
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Pre-assembled Pre-assembledwood woodpattern patternfloors floorsincorporate incorporate with with ceramic tiles to evoke the sea and beach. Hexagon ceramic tiles change the color which crashing color from fromdeep deepblue bluetotowhite, white, like evoke the wave to thewaves. foam. Wood floor floor offers offers aa warm warm contrast contrasttotothe theceramic ceramicscales. tiles. 38 38
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SHOWROOM
With the goal of creating a welcoming space where brings everyone closer to the brand and encourages people to share their ideas, the interior is inspired by the industrial setting of the surrounding area. The open plan with neutral color will not compete for people’s attention to exhibits, but easy to change the layout and furniture combination. The seasonal products are displayed on two acrylic platforms at the center of the space. Two house shape installations with pitch roof evoke the seaside cottages. One is arranged as the furniture display area, which is painted white to highlight furniture. The other unit made of black metal and plywood panels is behind the platforms to display tiles and marbles. The showroom is designed to be evocative, flexible, and adaptable to the client’s ever-changing needs and vision.
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OFFICE CAFE
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The use of natural and durable materials provides a beautiful contrast to the objects displaying in the space. Important factors to be taken into account with showroom are wearability and load resistance. Concrete floor has high quality and is dependable for long period the building is expected to serve the public. The Furniture display area develops a sense of warmth and intimacy. The warm oak of the furniture display area contrasts rugged concrete floor. The use of raw honest materials like wood, concrete, and glass underlines home’s identity. Café is defined with penny porcelain mosaic tiles. Porcelain can be used on medium traffic floors. It is slip resistant, scratch resistant, and easy cleaning with water. White mosaic tile with black grout instantly establishs a dramatic contrast palette. Vinyl is used for flooring behind the café counter. As a resilient flooring material, vinyl is soft underfoot and water resistant.
FLOOR SELECTION
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1. Soho Hardwood 2. Natural Grey Concrete 3. Penny Porcelain Mosaic Tile 4. Charcoal Dust Vinyl
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Multi-media room in the showroom provides an unexpected visual and aural experience. The layout is intended to increase and diversify the possibilities of the way of interactions of people with each other and the space. Curvilinear step seating frees the actions of sitting, meeting, and watching without boundaries. The shape of ceiling responds to the sunken seating. Xorel Artform acoustical tiling system is a good sound absorber, and offers limitless design opportunities. The circle panels on the wall have different sizes and colors, which are like bubbles raising from the depth of sea. Carpets add beauty while providing comfort and reducing noise
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The event space is at the right of the elevator. An open yet partially obscured space is created for presentation, meeting and social events to encourage collaboration and conversation. The feature of the wooden pieces carries through from the wall to the ceiling of the event space. The wooden curvilinear suspended ceiling softens the rectangular space, and evokes the sea. The table before the event area is used to display new products. Informal meeting area behind the event space can be used for small meeting and increase the opportunity for staff to come together to complete a task.
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Material A warm material palette of oak surfaces and soft grey walls encourages a relaxed state of mind on the third floor. Reception feature soft pattern wool carpets and complete with sofa. The design respects the existing structure. Bowl truss roof and tech cabling are exposed throughout the entire space, which give the interior a raw and honest expression. The carpet floor give harmony and and a sense of luxury to the event space. Also, the maritime atmosphere is increased.
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ABOUT 48
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
I was born in Henan, China. I have had a deep interest and passion for the arts since I was a child. I love painting, and I can even sit and paint for the whole day. My father has worked in the field of construction and interior design for several years. When I first saw renderings and construction documents he brought home, I felt excited. Since then, I have started an interest in interior design and wanted to be an interior designer in the future. At the last year of my high school, I decided to learn art and design. With a BA of Environmental Art Design in Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, I trained professional skills in the fields of internal and external surrounding and environmental design, landscape deign and planning, interior and architecture deign. I took part in competitions about environment and landscape design, and got awards in the Sixth “U+L New View� National Undergraduate Design Competition and 2015 Macao International Design Exhibition. When I was in undergraduate, I had an opportunity to work with my instructor to design
landscape projects. Also, I worked in an interior and architecture design company at the last semester of my undergraduate. After came into contact with different fields of design, I realized that I love interior design best. I believe in the power of good interior to transform daily life. To be an interior designer means being capable of transforming a dream into a house and bring happiness to people who stay here. After I got my undergraduate degree, I decided to go abroad for further study. I felt that I needed to do something new. I wanted to see the world through a different scope. Studying in United States was a great experience and gave the opportunity to learn and develop more as a designer. I love traveling. I want to see the world and broaden my eyes. I really want to just live my comfort zone a little bit and see if I could do it. There are so many opportunities about diving into life and shaping myself as person. I believe all these experience and study will help me to be an outstanding designer.
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Masters of Fine Arts: Interior & Architecture Design GPA: 3.6 / 4.0 Academy of Art University / San Francisco / CA 2015-2018 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Environmental Art Design GPA: 4.1 /5.0 Zhengzhou University of Light Industry / Henan / China 2011-2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPIRENCE
Freelance Interior Designer November 2017 - Now • Worked on a residential project that’s involve quick sketching, rendering, space planning, finish and furniture selection and lighting. • Estimating costs and submitting quotes for client approval. Interior Design Intern Henan Lishi Decorative Design / Zhengzhou, China March 2014 - January 2015 • Worked closely with project manager and design team to prepare sketches, CAD drawing packages, casework details, FF&E and plumbing, and schedules. • Collected and managed information. • Communicated with client and vendors Assistant Landscape and Interior Designer Jieziyuan Design Studio September 2012 – February 2014 • Assisted in site analysis, construction drawing and 3D
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Modeling. Projects include landscape and commercial spaces. Communicated with clients.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
2015 Macao International Design Exhibition / October 2015 Won an “National Outstanding Design Award” for my Resilience Coastal Area Design The project is modular, resilient system for adapting coastal cities to climate change. We aimed to protective landscapes that could enliven, rather than cut of, the city’s waterfront. The project goes beyond flood protection by integrating social and economic amenities that enhance habitat, improve water front access, and create new recreational opportunities.
The Sixth “U+L New View” National Undergraduate Design Competition / April 2014 Won an “National Outstanding Design Award” for my sustainable environment design The project created a green network in Urban Village to provide green space within high density neighborhood. The goal was to develop a natural cycle system based on human activity, and encourage residents to interact and communicate with each other.
2014 CIID Designer Summit Volunteer / March 2014 Assisted in layout the venue and reception
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Drawing Ergonomics Aesthetics Site analysis Lighting Sustainable Design Building Information Modeling Material Use Light & Color Perception Manufacturing History of Interior Architecture
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign CAD 3D Max Revit Sketchup CorelDraw Microsoft Office
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOK
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors 6th Edition Evidence-Based Design for Interior Designers
MAGAZINE
Architectural Record Architectural Record
2018.3 2018.6
WEBSITE
https://www.archdaily.com/585818/house-of-vans-londontim-greatrex https://www.archdaily.com/797690/blue-wave-bar-el-equipocreativo https://www.archdaily.com/638390/seashore-library-vectorarchitects https://www.xorelartform.com/ https://beatcreativemarketing.com/ https://sf-planning.org/zoning-maps https://www.sftravel.com/ https://sfgov.org/ https://www.spur.org/publications/urbanistarticle/2017-04-30/zonings-next-century https://www.architonic.com/en/microsite/tog/3104372 https://www.dezeen.com/2014/04/08/tog-customisablefurniture-no-more-trends-philippe-starck-milan-2014/ http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Francisco-California.html
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