SISI ZHANG Interior Design | Portfolio
University of Cincinnati | College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
RESUME +1 (513) 356-9402 zhangs5@mail.uc.edu 101 E Corry St. Unit 322 Cincinnati, OH USA 45220
EDUCATION 2013.08 - 2018.05 Cincinnati, OH
University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Bachelor’s Degree / Interior Design
2010.08 - 2013.05 Nantong, Jiangsu, China
Nantong No.1 Middle School of Jiangsu Province High School
EXPERIENCE 2017.01 - 2017.05 2016.05 - 2016.08 Cincinnati, OH
2015.08 - 2015. 12 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
2015.01 - 2015. 05 Austin, TX
University of Cincinnati, Office of Planning + Design + Construction / Design Intern / Worked directly with designers on various campus projects / Concept design development and visualisation / SketchUp 3D-modelling, Photoshop and rendering / AutoCAD layout drawing and construction detailing / Finish and furniture selection / Set-up and designed material boards and documentation LYCS Architecture / Design Intern / Worked directly with project teams and designers in initial phases of several commercial projects / Concept design development and visualisation / Floor plan design and modifying / Rhino 3D-modelling, V-Ray rendering and Photoshop rendering / Finish and furniture selection, proposal organization, and documentation StudioSIX5 / Design Intern / Aided project teams in several projects / Photoshop renderings and plans modifying / Finish and furniture selection / Set-up and designed material boards / Material library maintaining, documentation and vendors contacting
HONORS & ACTIVITIES 2016.12 Cincinnati, OH 2016.01 - 2016.04 Cincinnati, OH 2012.09 - 2013.04 Nantong, Jiangsu, China
Hampton Inn & Suite Concept Design Scholarship Discovered and developed potential concepts and ideas for hospitality design. Wilmington Walking Tour Booklet Aided government of Wilmington with documentary of local historical buildings. Angel Charitable Foundation | Secretary General Raising fund and giving help for children in need.
SKILLS Language Fluent in Chinese and English Software SketchUp, Rhino, V-ray, InDesign, Auto CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Microsoft Office
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Tranquil
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Gustation Library
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Pixel
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Clermont College Student Service Building
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Chunshuitang Hotel
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01 TRANQUIL Discover another possibility of Hampton Inn & Suites. Fall 2016 Group Project
Sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites and FRCH, this project really focuses on creating c o m f o rt a b l e , re l a x , p e a c e f u l a n d g re at hospitality experiences for the guest. Located in the one of the most famous historical cities, Hangzhou in China, this Hampton Inn is full of traditional Asian scents. By creating an open, purely and natural environment in hotel, we would like to take people away from previously boring, tired and polluted daily life; instead, to create people a different wonder - Tranquil. Besides that, MUJI is chosen as a partner brand for Hampton Inn & Suites to expand the market in Asian area.
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MUJI is a Japanese retail company founded in 1980. For the name of "MUJI", it means "great quilty goods without label". As a result, MUJI really focus on providing people good quality products with moderately price. In the part of design philosophy, MUJI is engaged in simple design, recycling, keeping the original feeling of material and avoidance of waste, which is welcomed by people. Hampton hotel brand is a chain of reasonably priced, midscale hotels with limited food and beverage facilities. Providing guests great experience physically and mentally is aimed by all employees of Hampton.
MUJI
Simple Functional Good Quality Environmental Friendly Value-Oriented Service Hamptonality Satisfied and Modest Consistency Guarantee Nature-Oriented
By finding three main shared values (good quality, value-oriented and consistency) of MUJI and Hampton, it is cleanly to identify the broad cooperative prospect, which both two brands will be beneficial in market and revenue parts.
MUJI's Product
MUJI Store
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HAMPTON
Shared Values of MUJI and Hampton
Hampton Inn
Hampton Guest Room
Hangzhou, one of the most famous and historical cities in China, has been chosen as an example location for this co-branding Hampton Inn. Located in South-eastern part of China, Hangzhou is a large city that has over one hundred million visits would like to discover the stories of this 200-decade-history city every year.
View of Hangzhou
Crowd, industrial and boring will be described as the working environment of the people who lived in cities. Thus, we would like to create the space that is different from their daily life, which is open, natural and unassertive with elements of wonder and pure. By using various natural material to create a original, raw and organic feeling, we would like to let people feel calm, peaceful and comfortable here.
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Corridor with Hamptonality & MUJI’s pro
Reception
Waiting Area
Tea House
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Lounge
oduct display
Breakfast Buffet & Dining/Cafe
Mini MUJI Store
Work
Dining Plan of LobbyScale: 1:150 Lobby is clearly divided into several sections according to its usage.
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First Impression of Lobby: Reception and Waiting Area
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MUJI’s products and background about Hampton are placed in the corridor, which provides a easy way for people to see, reach, touch and feel. Also, seats are provided for people. One can understand more about Hampton and MUJI when walking through the corridor.
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Tea house provides numerous space for people to sit down and have a cup of tea. It is a great chance for people to get a taste of Chinese tradition. Tea House Area
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Soft sitting such as sofas and poufs are provided for people to have a rest.
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Two communal tables and window seats are suitable for business people to work. It also could become dining area during rush hours.
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People can have meals in dining area.
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Congregation of multiple functions creates much more possibilities of activities in this buffet and cafe area. In the morning, all the folding counters will touch on the floor to allow the area for food and beverage. On the other time, this area will be used as dining and cafe area. Magnet is used to fix the counter in the wall.
Morning Buffet Mode
Other Time Dining and Cafe Mode
How folding counter works 13
Located at the end of lobby, this Mini MUJI Store, Cafe and Meal provides food and essentials for both hotel guests and unhotel guests. People can get access from this second entrance.
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Plan of King Room
First Impression of King Room
Restroom Sink and Mini Bar
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Desk, TV Wall Dispaly and Bed
Bed and Picture Display
Plan of Double Room
First Impression of Double Room
Restroom Sink and Mini Bar
TV Wall and MUJI Shelf
White Beds
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Suite with One Bed
Mini Bar, Tea Table and Bed
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View of Tea Table and Sink
First Impression of Suite with One Bed
Corridor, shelf and Sink
View of TV Wall
Bathtub
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Suite with Two Beds
Tatami Area Dining Mode
Corridor in Suite
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White Clean Bed
Tatami Area Could Transfer into a Tatami Bed for Need
Aisle to Bathroom
Two King Size Beds allow several families activities
View of Bathroom
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02 GUSTATION LIBRARY A space that collects flavors and provides opportunities for people to taste, share and experience. Spring 2016 Group Project
Gustation: The act or sensation of tasting. Sponsored by Kroger, one of the most largest supermarket chains in Unite State, this project engages in building new relationships between consumers, supermarket and the whole community. Located in Corryville, Cincinnati, this new Kroger is beneficial to the nearby residents of community and students from University of Cincinnati. Our idea of “Gustation Library” also starts from the concept of building new relationship; and we quote the mode of “library” to structure the links relations.
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When we talk about “library�, we are thinking about a space that collects numerous of books and information for people to read, borrow, and reference. The aim of library is to share a resource for public to learn, enjoy and experience. Similar to traditional library, sharing also is the core of Gustation Library. According to human behaviors, Gustation Library is divided into these four different areas: tasting, experience, recipes and memory area. Different sharing experiences will be involved in different areas. While enjoying different food, tastes, and flavors, patrons express their thoughts with others. This Gustation Library works as a third place for Kroger in Corryville area, which allows the third parts to contribute food materials. Food, snacks, beverages and alcohol will be provided.
University Campus
Location of Kroger in Corryville, Cincinnati 23
Share
Taste
Provides space for people to eat and taste food
Memory
Experience
Recipes
Provides space for people to make food
Provides space for people to learn about food
Provides space for people to talk about food and leave a message
Gustation Library: Divisions of Sharing
Community
01. Experience & Sharing Area (Cooking Area) 02. Kroger Kitchen 03. Taste & Sharing Area 04. Staircase 05. Self Check 06. Starbucks 07. Elevator
08. Memory & Sharing Area (Sitting Area) 09. Recipe & Sharing Area (Recipe Searching Area) 10. Recipe & Sharing Area (Communal Table Area) 11. Memory & Sharing Area (Bar)
Experience & Sharing People prepare food here for their friends and families in this area. Cooking equipment is provided under the guidance of professional instructors.
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Taste & Sharing
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An area for a quick bite from the Kroger Kitchen 02 .
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Memory & Sharing Memory and sharing happen in the bar 11 and sitting area 08 on the mezzanine floor. Semi private tables are created in the sitting area. In the bar area, socializing is considered as the main function. Stories will unfold in these two areas which will leave beautiful memories in Gustation Library. The chalkboard feature encourages people to leave their thoughts by the elevator wall for others to review and share.
First Floor Plan
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Mezzanine floor Plan
Each table provides a tablet to search and learn recipes. All the recipes are costumers’ favorite home recipes and are tested and approved by Kroger. Communal table encourage patrons to sit together and share recipes and taste about food.
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Memory & Sharing Area (Bar)
Recipe & Sharing Area (Recipe Searching Area)
Memory (Sitting
Taste & Sharing Area
Experience & Shar (Cooking Area)
O v e r v i e w of G u s t at i o n Li brary 25
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Section | West | View to Short Vine 11 10
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01. Experience & Sharing Area (Cooking Area) 02. Kroger Kitchen 03. Taste & Sharing Area 07. Elevator 08. Memory & Sharing Area (Sitting Area) 09. Recipe & Sharing Area (Recipe Searching Area) 10. Recipe & Sharing Area (Communal Table Area) 11. Memory & Sharing Area (Bar)
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Section | North | View to Campus
ring Area
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Experience & Sharing People prepare food here for their friends and families in this area. Cooking equipment is provided under the guidance of professional instructors.
Taste & Sharing An area for a quick bite from the Kroger Kitchen. This area is close to exit and entrance to facilitate.
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Recipe & Sharing Each table provides a tablet to search and learn recipes. All the recipes are costumers’ favorite home recipes and are tested and approved by Kroger. Communal table encourages patrons to sit together and share recipes and taste about food.
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Memory & Sharing Memory and sharing happen in the bar and sitting are on the mezzanine floor. Semi private tables are created in the sitting area. In the bar area, socializing is considered as the main function. Stories will unfold in these two areas which will leave beautiful memories in Gustation Library. The chalkboard feature encourages people to leave their thoughts about Gustation Library by the elevator wall for others to review and share.
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Furniture and Finishes
Grey fabric
Yellow & Orange Paints
Bar stool: Cooking Area of Experience & Sharing Area
Chairs & Stools: Taste & Sharing Area
Blue fabric
Black & White Paints
Lounge Sitting: Memory & Sharing Area
Tables:Taste & Sharing Area
Brown leather
Armchair: Recipe & Sharing Area
Black leather
Bar stool: Memory & Sharing Area
Black metal
Wood Veneer
Coffee Tables: Memory & Sharing Area
Small Table: Memory & Sharing Area
Wood Veneer
Table:Memory & Sharing Area
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03 PIXEL An efficient solution for future work environment. Summer 2015 Group Project
This conceptual project is aimed to creating better future workplace by using the high technology. After positioning the problems in nowadays working environment, our students are allowed to apply their own picturing-future technologies to the design. In this project, a maker space is been asked to use as an example location. Pixel, is a system that allows users to change interior components of work place according to users’ needs by extending each pixel unit. By using this Pixel system, vacant area has been transfered into efficient and active space, which archive the requirement of future workplace.
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To design a flexible space which satisfies personal needs to finish work while using the space more efficiently is the goal of pixel.
Problem: Waste Space
In this case, problems such as flexibility, lack of personal space or space wasting will be solved.
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2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
It could be for 12 - 30 year-old individuals and groups of hobbiests according to interests and projects. Creates a flexible space, including walls and interior components. Two dimensional display performed on screen surfaces. Used to do any type of three dimensional display or virtual projects Things that are not changeable, such as machines, restrooms, and storage
One pixel
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Magnetic force makes nano robots extend and retract. Pixel are controlled by micro-controller with electrical signal.
No Flexibility
Pixel App allows you to: Schedule online Automatically suggestion Default setting Customize your own space Save your preferences Easy to know others locations
Schedule can be seen by every team member. An example here shows when Ryan is done with individual room 3, Michael and Rebecca are going to occupy and change his space to a meeting room.
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According to the sample schedule, the App sends out electric signal to pixels to rearrange themselves from an individual space to a fourpeople meeting room.
Individual Space
Transforming...
Original Space
Transforming...
Meeting Space
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The address of example building is located in: 2449 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Pixel floor | Ideation One example floor plan of a day
Static floor | Making Area includes machines, restrooms, circulation, and front desk. Axon View of Building
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The pixel system can also create fascinating atmosphere that pumps users' mood while working and socializing.
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With the same perspective, the pixel system provides users the flexibility to change the space into use of collaboration, studio, and meeting. The pixel system allows users to occupy the space in an efficient way by transforming an unused space with a space in need; it also gives users the flexibility to have a variety of work spaces according to their personalities and project needs.
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04 CLERMONT COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICE BUILDING Spring 2017 Coop Group Project
Clermont College, also known as UC Clermont College, is a regional campus of the University of Cincinnati. Clermont College is located in Batavia, Ohio. The STU project is a renovation design by University of Cincinnati, Office of Planning + Design + Construction. We hope this is a long-lasting design that can function for the following few decades. As the regional campus, this design still maintains the red and black theme colors. Every service office has its own specific location, which is obvious for students to access.
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Plan of Level 100 Red and black are the theme colors of University of Cincinnati. Leading people to the welcome desk and One-Stop, we use red color in the flooring as a guidance. Office and working area differentiate by using black tone carpet. 41
View of Welcome Center
View of Welcome Center and One Stop Area
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View of Help Desk
View of Student Kiosk and Waiting Area
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Axon View of Custom Furniture Pieces
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05 CHUNSHUITANG HOTEL A resort with romance. Fall 2015 Coop Group Project
This hospitality concept is especially designed for people who would like to have a different mentally and physically experience of accommodation. Some gifts from nature will be unfold during this unprecedented adventure.
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Natural is the main theme of this guestroom. By using color of blue, magenta and purple in the entrance, an environment of galaxy is been create. The top skylights maximizes the natural light into the space, which closer the distance between guests and nature. Also, the skylights provide a great possibility for people to view the starry sky during the nighttime.
First Entering View
View from Bed
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View from Bed
This type design of room provides a new possibility for couples and dating. By entering two different doors, guests can have various imagination about this room.
Guestroom Plan
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First Entering View
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06 OTHERS Reality. 2010 - 2017 Individual Work
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Photoshop Elevation Rendering, Coop at StuduiSIX5
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Sketches 56
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Project Drawing
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Calligraphy
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Thank You Sisi Zhang +1 (513) 356-9402 zhangs5@mail.uc.edu 101 E Corry St. Unit 322 Cincinnati, OH USA 45220