TINA LAI ID Portfolio
2016
TINA LAI | ID Profile MY QUALIFICATIONS
• 20 years of professional experience as an interior architect, with combined expertise in communication and execution of interior architectural projects involving cross-functional teams. • With my experience in diverse projects of varying sizes and complexity, I concentrate on providing solutions to meet specific goals with set deadlines. I have been a major asset to allow design firms to grow and improve their deliverables, lending my skills in project management and coordination as well as the implementation of communication and production standards.
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TINA LAI | ID Profile MY EXPERTISES • Creating original & concept driven briefs, sketches, space plans and interior finish palettes with technical understanding of material performance and cost. • Providing hands on solutions with understanding of complex and technical issues pertaining to schedule and budget planning, CAD documentation, product specification, finish selection and final execution/installation. • Mediating and administrating extensive client contact throughout design process, including resolution of issues with consultants and contractors. • Planning budgets, estimates, and negotiation of agreements between client and contractors/vendors with understanding of business and brand objectives.design process, including resolution of issues with consultants and contractors.
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PROJECT DIRECTOR HOTEL- URBAN Shangrila Hotel New Development, Client: Kerry Properties Hangzhou, China
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LTW Designworks opening 2015 Project Scope Guestrooms 457 Public Areas Horizon Lounge and Roof
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The pairing of tradtiional and comteporary styles are captured in the dramatic space of the Great Lounge. Billowing glass feature installation of American artistNicolas Weinstein is the main feature as a poetic approach to lighting and object. The palettes of neutral accentuated by golds and natural beauty of the landscape of Hangzhou. Furniture selection emphasizes curvy but streamlined contours, with details reminiscent of art deco style prevalent in the imagined vision of the legendary glamourous past of Shangrila hotels.
MODEL BY Nikolas Weinstein
LOBBY LOUNGE - PERSPECTVE
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Using the rich palette associated with the Shangriila brand, the interior establish a level of reďŹ ned luxury. Details refer to the brands Chinese heritage in reviving a contemporary interpretaioion of the Art Deco Style
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MAIN LOBBY - PERSPECTVE
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Artist Rendering of King Room Guestroom Warm grey palette accentuated by Mauve purple accents
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Artist rendering of Twin Guestroom Delicate pale yellows contrasting with celadon hues of subdued grays. Gold accents to give richness to the decor.
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SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER RESORT HOTEL PEACEHAVEN RESORTS New Development, Client: Hemas Development Tangalle, Sri Lanka
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Wimberly Interiors/WATG opening 2015 Project Scope Guestrooms 132 Villas 36 Public Areas Specialty Restaurants and Bar
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The relaxed ambience of the lobby allows guest to simultaenously enjoy a social experience as well as capture views out to the sea. Simply constructed lighting pendants give the rustic yet grand feel to the open air lobby. Furnishings are consistent to the local colonial refeerences of ornately carved solid wood pieces such as the planter chairs. A stark yet rigorously modern concrete oor juxtaposes with the warmth of the natural timber insets.
LOBBY LOUNGE - PERSPECTVE
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Processional Plan of entry to spa. A small portal serves as a passage way that carries the procession thru a courtyard water feature before the guest s steps into the serene environment of the spa.
Salvaged Sri Lan kan pillars serve as a screening devices as well as lending a richness to the furnishings which mixes the contemporary with antiques.
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SPA COMPLEX - FURNITURE SELECTIONS
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STANDARD GUESTROOM Raw Concrete Floors and warm rich tones of furniture combined with local arts and textiles.
ONE BEDROOM VILLA Customiized furniture following traditional Sri Lankan style .
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RESIDENTIAL CLUBHOUSE CLIENT- BRDB EMERALD BAY CLUBHOUSE, PUTERI HARBOR JOHOR BARU MALAYSIA
The Clubhouse oers resort like space with a semi-outdoor pavillion with views into public pool and the harbor beyond. The seating is large to provide the comfort for the guest as if they were in a vacation setting.
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SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CLIENT - GEE GLOBAL BRANDING CICHETI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
The two story restaurant imbues an original adaptation of the Southern Italian theme in its decor. A real ďŹ re oven from the fabled city of Naples is highlighted in the open kitchen which invites the guests to engage in the fascinating process of pizza making. Upstairs original light piece by Kai Ong Lee provides a quirky and delightful surprise.
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PUBLICATION FRONT COVER AMERICAN SPA 2007 PRATIMA SPA NEW YORK , USA
First Day spa in New York City to use LEED’s guidelines and recognized for the first green spa in the city.
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PUBLICATION FRONT COVER HOSPITALITY DESIGN 2012 BASK SPA, ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY
FINALIST
GOLD KEY AWARD 2013 BEST SPA DESIGN
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BRANDING – RETAIL MIAMI POP UP STORE IN WYNWOOD AND LIFESTYLE CONCEPT STORE IN MIAMI IRONSIDE
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TINA LAI | ID Portfolio
Interior Architect Bachelor of Interior Architecture Tina Lai Contact in United States phone: +1 917 975-0079 email: ttinany8@mac.com