Portfolio Interior Design by Tzu-Yuan Chen
Melting Point
In this project, we have to design an outreach centre for craftspeople to live, create, display and for visitors to witness the process, studio, workshop and most importantly, the crafts. Our site is a typical building, but we must concentrate and utilise its old characteristic to design an outstanding combination. Therefore, we cannot wait to get involved in this project with three craftspeople, who we could also discuss the design process and have interactions and thoughts in this Melting Point. I believe that it will be an exciting and fascinating project and process.
Journey
In
the fashionable Upper Street, we could see the majority of the contemporary shop facades suited with the Victorian buildings. Some of us are built with curved glass, rectangular glass with wooden frames, or even none of wooden frames. With the development of advanced technology, people and designers started to redesign facades, even their body with, future concepts. However, the designers did not reconstruct the entire body of them, like roofs, and some outside areas. We suppose that it is an outstanding masterpiece that they have done to us so far, because we could still appreciate the whole Upper Street with each other in all the Victorian buildings together, let visitors to experience the modern atmosphere during their shopping or just stopping by.
Furthermore,
the columns could witness from outside were built decades ago; to tell you the truth, some of us are even from centuries ago, but you just need a second to pass through the history and enter a modern interior. In other words, it is just like time-travel between 200 years. While you are touching clothes and eating food in the 21st century, you are sitting in a building built with bricks in centuries ago. Therefore, they are standing in Upper Street, seeing people crossing the road, entering shops and restaurants. Besides, I have noticed that they were enjoying passing centuries within just 1 step, which is the exciting moment that is happening in the street. Thus, Upper Street is an extraordinary road.
pper Street
Islington COMMERCIAL CUISINE RETAIL
london
Highbury & islington station A1 UPPER ST REET
Union Chapel
Islington council
Melting Point
EET ER STR A1 UPP
Islington Town Hall
Site Putting plaster inside the frame model
Wait plaster to be solid
Take apart MDF material
Plaster model
Back Elevation
The site located at an open space where we can see the whole right elevation not only the front. It is important to consider the whole section and part to let people to be attracted and curious. In the Upper Street, there are lots of designers reconstructed the shopfront to be modern, but we hope to maintain its own history and create a new story for itself. It is great to see a combination of two generations.
Right Elevation
Site Wall Fragments
Inner shape of site
MDF Shape
Front Elevation
Holding & Occupying Showing in front of you one of a building in a city is a way to focus on this building. Even it is an old Victorian building in a modern society, but you will concentrate on every detail of this old one, not the rest. I could say, this old Victorian building occupies the entire city.
Occupying Spaces
Holding & Occupying
These cases all illustrate one significant element inside the building, a pure white staircase in an old structure, a ramp in an interior space and a circular ramp shows the circulation and dominates.
Occupying the space. Force visitors to abide by the path we set Witnessing the long journey within a circulation.
Having a circulation around the interior space is vital. It is quite exciting to put a long journey for visitors to travel and enjoy.
Design Concept
Circulation of Ramps
Ramp Floors
Event Happens During The Journey
A one way
ramp holds the building and force visitor to come in ramp’s direction.
Design Concept
Conceptual ramps around the building. They connected the walls on both sides. Exploring every corner at the end of the ramp could make the building calm and clean but interesting elements happen on both end sides.
Design Concept
I think to have a circulation inside of the building is essential. By Putting an occupying ramp within the building could dominate the entire space. It is straightforward and compelling to occupy the space.
Design Development
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Interesting Element
Function
Second Floor
Ground Floor First Floor
Down
Interesting Element
UP
Ground Floor
Ground Floor Basement
Each floor has the same circulation with the ramp. Not over complicated for visitors to visit or look for another direction. It is a clear route for them to experience craft studios and display.
To put a embedded new element in an old building is quite an exciting thing. This element I considered to place in the middle of the ramp that could attract visitors to enjoy some surprises while they walking. It could be a little personal exhibition of a series. Even could be a little interacting area for visitors to social and relax.
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Crafts Journey
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Crafts J ourney
Design Development Workshop
New display elements embedded in between the ramps. Each ramp floor could have their own displays and storages.
Design Development
The Interacting Point
Inserted Display Glass
The Interacting Area
Main Glass Display
3D Powder Printing
Use air gun to spray away the powder.
Spray carefully of the last part.
Glass Display Model
Lighting Glass Display
View-Beginning Of The Ramp
Lighting Surrounds The Integrated Body
Whole Display Section
Crafts
Exhibition Element
Design Development
Old
Design Development
Disperse
New Element
Open
Light
Orange Line The line shows the ramp position building, which occupying the entire interior space.
Brown Line These four elements are going to be inserted in the building at both sides, which shows the relationship between old and new.
Modelboard The position of glass display for crafts people and visitors, which surround all the interior space and could be experienced every corner, including the top.
Design Development
Isometric Diagram
New Window Few big window s could join the old win dows together to becom e just one simple new elem ent outside and also sh ows the relationship bet ween old and new Ram
p3 Plan
Spiral Staircase Visitors could have one more way to go out and escape from the inside and also enjoy the journey they just experienced from the outside staircase.
Design Development
Section
Glass Display
Design Development
Final Design
Ramp 2 +2405mm
Ground Floor - Ramp 1 0.000 mm
Basement -2467mm
Overview Design Proposal
Plans Scale : 1:100cm
Ramp 4 +7325mm
Ramp 3 +5045mm
Roof
+12354mm
As the design development we have experienced, I decided to use this powerful, simple ramp into the building and let it does its job, everything. It is holding the old Victorian building and carry the new elements both sides at the same time. I think it is a great holding and occupying ramp to be embedded in this old body.
Ramp 4
+7325mm
Ramp 3
+5045mm
Ramp 2
+2405mm
Ground Floor - Ramp 1 0.000 mm
Basement -2467mm
Section Scale : 1:60cm
Overview Design Proposal
1. Straight Grain Rock Elm 2. Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate 3. Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil 4. Pippy Oak 5. Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver 6. Rufi European Oak
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7. Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank
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To have veneer in the workshop is great for craftspeople. They could smell every material they need and veneer to make a comparison. It also makes the workshops feel more human and provide them with a spiritual area. They are nature and have a close relationship with the old building.
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Design Proposal
Materials
Straight Grain Rock Elm
Rufi European Oak
Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate
Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver
Pippy Oak
Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil
Materials
Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank
Design Proposal
Experiencing a different vision in an old Victorian building is exciting. This ramp plays a significant role in the entire interior space and it does everything for the celebration of crafts. This one thing, ramp, is just one, no separation, which means everyone all treated the same and there is no special big area for particular people. It is honest, not hiding anything but sharing. There is no confusing with a big open space.
Design Proposal
Skylight
Conference
Cafe W.C. Papercraft Workshop
Upholstered Backrest Needlework Workshops
Glass Display & Storage Jewellery Workshop Whitewood Bench
Entrance
Glass Shelf
Room 1
Concrete Floor
Section Scale : 1:50cm
Design Proposal
Front Elevation
Front Section
3. Conference
2. Cafe New inserted element black steel window.
1. Papercraft Workshop
0. Jewellery Workshop
Design Proposal
Scale : 1:50cm
-1 Accommodation
Right Elevation New inserted element black steel window. It is interesting to design an old victorian building with a modern element. The new element could illustrate the gap between old and new generations. One new element to be inserted in the building while the strong atmosphere of red bricks is standing at their land could let visitors experience the memorable history and the smell of modern.
New inserted element black steel window.
Scale : 1:50cm
Design Proposal
Back Elevation
I think to have a second exit is important for all the people in the building. This staircase could let visitors to observe the working process of crafts. They can see how they playing and enjoying the art pieces from the outside area. In addition, they could just walk down by few steps and see another workshop. They could not only see the process of craft but also see other visitors passing by the ramp. I believe that it is an interesting way to witness the workshop, circulation of ramp and people.
Design Proposal
Scale : 1:50cm
0. Exit 1. Visitor View Point - Jewellery Workshop 2. Jewellery Workshop 3. Visitor View Point - Papercraft Workshop 4. Staircase Entrance 5. Glass Platform 6. Papercraft Workshop
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2 1
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Design Proposal
Rufi European Oak
Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank
Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil
Basement Section
Bathroom
Bathroom
Room 1
Basement
Design Proposal
Basement Scale : 1:50cm
Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver
Connect to Ramp 1
Staircase Plan
Staircase Elevation
Staircase Section
Staircase Isometric View
Design Proposal
Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate
Pippy Oak
Rufi European Oak
Ramp 1 Section
Jewellery Workshop Upholstered Backrest
Benches
Galss Display Glass Shelf
Ground Floor - Ramp 1
Benches
Glass Display
Design Proposal
Ramp 1 Scale : 1:50cm Dark Brushed Black Metal
Most of the visitors don’t have any experience of crafts, so I think to have a socialising area for craftspeople and visitors is vital. This unfolded glass shelf could let creators put their process model or artefact to the platform and to attract visitors to witness their works, even tell them the experience and development of the crafts.
Ramp 1 Scale : 1:30cm
Design Proposal
Metal Detail Scale 1 : 5 cm
Unfolded Glass Shelf Scale 1 : 10 cm
Ramp 2 Section Scale 1 : 30 cm
Glass Wall Scale 1 : 5 cm
Rufi European Oak Pippy Oak Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate
Ramp 2 Section
Paperwork Workshop Upholstered Backrest Needlework Workshop
Glass Shelf
Benches
Galss Display
Ramp 2
Benches
Dark Brushed Black Metal
Glass Display
Design Proposal
Ramp 2 Scale : 1:50cm
Workshop Section
Unfolded Glass Shelf
While visitors passing each end of a ramped floor, they could immediately witness how craftspeople create them, spending time and talking to them. It is a superb opportunity to social with them and ask the question you want through the glass windows.
Needlework Workshop
Design Proposal
Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate
Pippy Oak
Cafe
Upholstered Backrest
W.C.
Glass Shelf
Straight Grain Rock Elm
Benches
Galss Display
Ramp 3
Benches
Cafe
Glass Display
Outside
Design Proposal
Ramp 3 Scale : 1:50cm Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank
Glass
0.Benches 1. Cafe 2. Sliding Glass Wall 3. Skylight 4. Rest Area 5. Exit Staircase 6. Window Frame - Dark-Brushed Black Metal These handcraft benches is also a direction for visitors to keep going to next ramp; because it is a long journey of ramps, visitors and elderly people might get tired while enjoying the ramp journey. In addition, some nations might sit down the benches and sketch the crafts or interior space, even spend a long time in a specific art. Therefore, having a long rest area in every ramp is important.
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Ramp 4 Scale : 1:50cm
Design Proposal
Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver
Rufi European Oak
Meeting Area
Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate
Pippy Oak
Ramp 4
Meeting Area
Display Box
Design Proposal
Ramp 4 Scale : 1:50cm Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank
In this ramp 4 floor you could witness that this is a calm and empty space for visitors and craftspeople to have a meeting. Only with the glass handrail and the meeting area are on the top floor. They could discuss quietly in this crafted space and enjoy the high and big space.
Design Proposal
Pippy Oak
Dark Grey Fabric - Handicraft benches. Rest area
Grey Fabric - Handicraft benches and table. Meeting Area
Pippy Oak
W.C.
New Inserted Element Dark Brushed Black Metal Window
Needlework Workshop
Entrance
Design Proposal
Isometric View
Glass Display
Paperwork Workshop
New Inserted Element Dark Brushed Black Metal Window
Glass Display Jewellery Workshop
Isometric View
Design Proposal
It is exciting that to witness some crafts in a dark atmosphere, especially in a glass with lighting. This ramp not only shows masterpiece in the daytime but also have an awesome atmosphere for the visitors who like to see in a dark circumstance. A long ramp glass lighting does everything.
Glass Display & Storage
Design Proposal
Night Lighting View
Exploring the ramp is exciting. Scrutinising every single difference in between the old smell and new vision is curious. I hope visitors and crafts could have an unusual experience and journey in this Big ramp.
Design Proposal
Process - Fragments
Front Elevation
Process - Making
Front Elevation View
Back Elevation
Ramp- Top View
Section View
Entrance & Basement
Final Model
Holding
Into Occupying
Single & Group Seats
Product Display
Cashier Area With Display Counter
Customers seats Entrance
ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM
DETAIL - ONE WAY MIRROR
SILVER METAL
PLANNED TIMBER
SILVER METAL
CUTLERY
ONE WAY MIRROR
SILVER METAL
METAL BAR
DETAIL - TABLE
One way mirror See through the glass from the inside to the outside.