Yu Liu Interior Design Portfolio
CONTENTS
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Hospitality
Workspace
Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community
Werklab Coworking Space
Retail
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Others
Tommy Adaptive Retail Store
Hand Rendering & Building Model
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01
Hospitality
Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community
01 Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community Location: No.57 Ye Ming Zhu Road, Yichang, China Area: 16511 sqft Project Brief In the traditional Chinese idea, the elderly should live with their children. It can make them happy. However, everything has changed now. The transformation not only challenges the traditional Chinese idea but also challenges the Chinese elderly identity. This project examines how to improve the elderly connectivity to nature and their mental and physical health in an interior design environment. This project also explores what interior designers could do to help relieve their psychological pressure and stay active in mental, physical, and social ways. Tao Yuan Ju will be the home of the Chinese elderly. It will be designed with the concept of regrowth. The concept dedicates to help the Chinese elderly to adapt to a new environment and embrace their new identity.
Issue The number of people over 60 in China
=10 million elderly over 60
2009
2020
One Child Policy has lead to “4-2-1” family structure
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The Aging Society
12.5 % of total population of China
17 % of total
One couple eventually needs to take care of 4 or more elders. Therefore, moving into the nursing home become an inevitable trend.
population of China
7.4 million Beds
10 million
It means only 30.9 beds for every 1,000-elderly people
There is an urgent need of professionals.
28%
Chinese elderly feeling lonely.
The elderly do
not have a real private space in the nursing home.
21.4%
Chinese elderly are social isolated.
The personal space of the elderly has been invaded
without permission.
19.4% Chinese elderly feel depressed
58.1 % Formerly Farmers
Elderly experience a feeling of having no
to establish new relationships in the nursing home.
Formerly Workers
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place to
call home
The elderly hard
38.7 %
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The independence of the
ignored They feel supervised elderly is
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The elderly have little influence over whom they have contact with.
Solution
Theories
Research Question
Need for wayfinding in Space
Findings
Methods
Clear boundary between private and public is needed
Need privacy
Access to nature is required
Biophilic Design
Need safety & security
Choice nature material in space
Choice proper lighting is necessary
A concept seeks to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment.
How to improve elderly connectivity to nature and elderly mental and physical health in an interior environment and what can interior designers do to help relieve their psychological pressure and stay active in mental, physical, and social ways?
Want to have a sense of belonging
Natural elements let the elderly feel relax
Need large indoor activity space and natural element
Horticultural Therapy A professional practice that uses plants and gardening to improve mental and physical health.
Activity Center
Support to establish new relationship is needed
Interested in indoor farm and garden
Prefer to stay at public space
Healing Center
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Be treated as individual
Love talks with others, walking, reading, and dancing
Space Type
+ Leino-Kilpi Four Dimensions of Privacy physical privacy: the degree of physical accessibility; psychological privacy: the ability to form values and maintain identity; social privacy: the management of social contacts; informational privacy: the control over personal information.
Living Community
User & User Journey •
Concept - Regrowth
Primary User
-Elderly who are over 60 and living in central China •
Secondary User
-The families and friends of the elderly -The senior living community staff and volunteer
Feeling belong and welcome
Adapting to new environment
Getting autonomy and privacy
Keeping Energetic
Regrowth
Location - No.57 Ye Ming Zhu Road, Yichang, China Area 469328 sqft existing area 16511 sqft used area
The senior living community-Tao Yuan Ju will be the home of the Chinese elderly. The concept of regrowth is dedicated to help the Chinese elderly to adapt to a new environment and embrace their new identity. They will regrow in this energetic environment created by natural elements, textured materials, organic shapes, and bright lighting. Moreover, the space will use a warm tones, soft and comfortable materials, circular shapes, and traditional Chinese patterns, which let the elderly feel a sense of belonging and security.
Concept Diagram
Occupancy Type A-A / A-2 / A-3 / B / R-4 / S-1 / S-2 Advantages • The amenities surround the site are convenient. • Having beautiful natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage. • Schools nearby can organize volunteer activities to promote the interaction between the students and the elderly.
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Site
Hospital
Residential
Bus Stop
Road
River
Autonomy
Adaptation
Energy
Belonging
Regrowth
Tourist Attractions
Mall & Supermarket
School
Furniture Plan
Exit
Exit
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Exit
Exit
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Elevator
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Atrium 15 20
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Atrium
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14 1st Floor
2nd Floor
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0' 5'
10'
20'
1. Main Entrance
2. Reading Area
3. Male Restroom
4. Female Restroom
5. Mechanical Room
6. Secondary Entrance
7. Social Area
8. Rest Area
9. Mahjong Room
10. Indoor Farm
11. Reception
12. Lobby
13. Indoor Garden
14. Storage
15. Dining Room
16. ADA Restroom
17. Restroom
18. Kitchen
19. Office
20. Flexible Exercise Area
Lobby︱Revit & Photoshop
Social Area
Reading Area
Way finding helps the elderly adapt to the space
The Door to Reading Area
Single seat ensures the privacy Different height shelves
Custom-made Wall Surface
The social area is a place that lets the elderly be energetic and helps them to establish new relationships and identities. Moreover, the different seat options provide the elderly autonomy.
Custom-made Bookcase
The reading area provides a semi-private space for the elderly that ensures their physical privacy. The different seat options give the elderly autonomy.
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Indoor Farm︱Revit & Photoshop
Indoor Farm 1
Reading Area
Tree-like Seat
The indoor garden is a place that promotes the opportunity for the elderly to access nature. Moreover, the curved ceiling and plants allow the elderly to be energetic.
Plan
Elevation
The seat provides a place for rest and encourages the elderly to exercise
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Tree-like Planter
Dining Room Plan
Elevation
Moveable shelves allow the elderly easily to use
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Custom-made Shelves
Moveable shelves allow the elderly easily to use and promote them to exercise
The sloping ceiling creates a sense of security and belonging. The different options allow the elderly to make decisions and provide them social privacy and autonomy.
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Workplace
Werklab Coworking Space
02 Werklab Coworking Space Location: 230-240 W Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, U.S. Area: 15846 sqft
Project Brief In a busy society, people are under increasing pressure. How to find a way of life to release stress becomes the top priority. Werklab is home to a community of those who are choosing to do life differently and doing life on their terms. It is a collective consisting of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Werklab offers daily classes, from Meditation to Kundalini to Pilates. Werklab believes people live more efficiently by slowing down and taking care of themselves. Therefore, the design aims to create a coworking workspace where people can explore their lifestyle.
Location - 230-240 W Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, U.S.
User Journey Commuting to work
Reception sign in Reflected material
Big windows
Work in a public area Restaurant
Green Square
Cafe & Bar
Shop
Parking
The site is in downtown Savannah. The transportation is convenient, and there are a lot of restaurants, cafes, and bars for people to choose.
Adjustable chair
Go to cafe to get drink or food
Wooden wave ceiling
Circular light with plants
Concept-Exploration
Blue mosaic
Sharing and socialization
Wood Strip
Moveable setting cushion
Nowadays, the pace of life is so fast that physical and mental stress is increasing. People need to explore a new lifestyle, experience unfamiliar things to learn about it. The process of exploration makes people feel joy and vibrant. The project will provide the natural materiality and tones to achieve a positive foundation, while the organic patterns and forms will represent the exploration of a vibrant lifestyle. The design will focus on the healthy lifestyle, helping people to make meaningful life changes.
Present ideas
Acoustical wall panel Taking class to relax
Commuting to home without depressed
Furniture Plan
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First Floor
Second Floor 0'
5'
10'
20'
1. Entrance
2. Coworking Space
3. Reception
4. Private Office
5. Quiet Room
6. Mechanical Room
7. Break Area
8. Visual Room
9. Classroom (Yoga & Zen)
10. Server Room
11. Meditation Room
12. Cafe
13. ADA Restroom
14. Male Restroom
15. Female Restroom
16. Female Shower
17. Male Shower
18. Storage
19. Daily Office
20.Office Suite
21.Conference Room
22.Refresh Room
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Reception︱Revit & Enscape & Photoshop
Reception 1
Reception Table- Semicircle reception table with two different heights of countertop is convenient for user of different heights and represent the concept of exploration.
Top View
Elevation
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Setting Wall- This mountain-like setting wall is created to show the concept of exploration.
Axonometric Perspective
Cafe Elevation
The cafe is a place for the user to relax and get the energy to continue exploring the lifestyle they are interested.
Private Office Elevation
Private office provides an option for people who care about privacy. The materials selection is based on the Werklab aesthetic .
Break Area (1st Floor)︱Revit & Enscape & Photoshop
Break Area Reflected Ceiling Plan （1st Floor）
The circular lights are arranged randomly, and they have different sizes and heights to create a hierarchy. It represents the concept of exploration.
Classroom (Yoga & Zen)
Daily Office
1 Self-checkout Machine 2 Online Order Pickup Machine
2 1
The classroom offers Yoga and Zen class to help the user explore a different lifestyle and release pressure. The waved ceiling, green wall, and wooden finish create a comfortable environment to promote the user's mental health.
Self-checkout & online order pickup is an area that customers can selfcheckout and pick up the order they buy online. It not just to help people who have speech impairments, but also for convenience for others.
The daily office is a place for people who want to work in a public space for the long term. There are different types of the desk and seat for the user to choose and allow people to explore the most suitable way to work.
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Retail
Tommy Adaptive Retail Store
03 Tommy Adaptive Location: 201 W Broughton Street, Savannah, GA, U.S. Area: 5960 sqft Project Brief Tommy Adaptive is a collection for people with disabilities that Tommy Hilfiger launched in 2018. Tommy Adaptive retail store provides a convenient shopping environment for diverse people to choose and try the products they like, especially people with disabilities. It is designed with the concept of inclusiveness inspired by the essence of the brand. The design focuses on providing a comfortable and relaxed space for disabled people to choose the items to represent and empower themselves and making them feel they belong through the reflective material, curved lines and shapes, and custom casework.
Persona & User Journey
Key Experiences Entry the store and be welcomed
Choosing items that are easy to take
Trying on items and hard to open the fitting room door Window Display Curved lines represent the wave and metal floor represent reflection.
Emma Age: 20 years old Disability Type: Mobility impairment Needs: Fashion and quality clothes & Be respected
Checkout
Clothing Rack Circular clothing rack shows the concept of embracing.
Leave the store with what she wants, and be respected
Concept - Inclusiveness Wave
Embracing
Reflection Checkout Table curved shape gives people a sense of inclusiveness.
Inclusiveness means allowing all kinds of people to belong to the environment, rather than just one type of people. The concept of inclusiveness dedicates to create a space for everyone to easily and comfortably select items to express themselves. This project will use curved shapes, reflection materials, and wave lines to embody the sense of inclusiveness.
Curved Casework The casework allows different user heights to take products easily.
Fitting Room Ceiling Curved ceiling works as wayfinding.
Fitting Room The curtain door is easily open for disabled people.
Furniture Plan
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First Floor
Basement 0'
Staff Only
5'
10'
20'
Retail Area
1. Entrance
2. Display Area
3. Checkout
4. Fitting Room
5. Restroom
6. Pickup & Self-checkout
7. Rest Area
8. Staff Break Room
9. Manger Office
10. Storage
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Checkout︱Revit & Photoshop
Checkout 1
Axonometric Perspective
Checkout Table - The color of the checkout table is purple that represents the mixture of the Tommy Adaptive icon red and blue and the concept of inclusiveness. The rest area provides a place for people to rest.
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The fitting room is in the center allows the customers to find it from anywhere the fastest.
Clothing Racks - Two different heights of the racks are convenient for disabled people that show the concept.
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Partition Wall - The blue partition wall provides a sense of belonging. It also provides privacy for people who use the fitting room.
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Metal Ceiling - The metal ceiling reflects the space and offers customers a sense of inclusiveness.
The color of table display represents the brand.
Stain-resistant, durable, and easy to clean materials used for efficient maintenance.
The circular seat that convenient for the customer to take a rest.
Window display with wood panel & metal floor that shows the concept.
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Display Area︱Revit & Photoshop
Display 1
Fitting Room
Curved Display 1 Curtain Door - Curtain door is easy to open and close for people with mobility impairments.
Top View The fitting room with a wide path can be convenient for people in wheelchairs. Moreover, the wave ceiling and reflective wall panel represent the concept of inclusiveness.
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Elevation
Self-checkout & online order pickup Curved shapes represent the wave and the concept.
1 Self-checkout Machine 2 Online Order Pickup Machine
Multi-Level shelves
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The place to hang clothes is low for customers to pick up, especially for people in wheelchairs.
Self-checkout & online order pickup not just to help people with speech impairments, but also for convenience for others.
Others
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Hand Rendering & Building Model
Hand Rendering
Building Model
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