Interior Design Portfolio Yu Liu
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Residential
Hospitality
CONTENTS
Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community (In Progress)
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Kilkenny House （Group Project）
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Workspace
Retail
Others
Werklab Coworking Space
Tommy Adaptive Retail Store
Building Model & Fine Art & Hand Rendering
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Hospitality
Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community (In Progress)
01 Tao Yuan Ju Senior Living Community Location: No.57 Ye Ming Zhu Road, Yichang, China Area: 1680 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 12.5 % of total population of China
17 % of total
One Child Policy has lead to “4-2-1” family structure
The Aging Society
population of China
7.4 million Beds It means only 30.9 beds for every 1,000-elderly people
28%
Chinese elderly feeling lonely.
Only 20,000 qualified elderly caretakers, there is an urgent need of 10
million professionals.
21.4%
Chinese elderly are social isolated.
Elderly do
The personal space of the elderly has been invaded
them in the nursing home.
without permission.
not have a real private space for
19.4%
+ One couple eventually needs to take care of 4 or more elderlies. It is hard for them. Moreover, it makes moving into the nursing home become an inevitable trend.
58.1 % Formerly Farmers
Elderly experience a
Chinese elderly feel depressed
38.7 %
&
Formerly Workers
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feeling of having no
place to call home
The elderly feel hard to establish new relationships and are not be treated as an individual in the nursing home.
The independence of the
ignored They feel supervised elderly is
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In public environments, the elderly have little influence over whom they have contact with.
Solution
Theories
Research Question
Need for wayfinding in Space
Finds
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 used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment by direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Be treated as individual
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 light, fresh air, and plants let the elderly feel relax
Need large indoor activity space and natural element
Healing Center
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Horticultural Therapy A professional practice that uses plants and gardening to improve mental and physical health.
Support to establish new relationship is needed
Interested in indoor farm and garden
Prefer to stay at public space Love talks with others, walking, reading, and dancing
Space Type
Activity Center
+ Leino-Kilpi Four Dimensions of Privacy physical privacy: one's body is physically accessible; psychological privacy: the control of cognitive and affective processes, the ability to form values, and maintenance of a personal identity; social privacy: the management of social contacts; informational privacy: the control over personal information collection and distribution.
Living Community
Location - No.57 Ye Ming Zhu Road, Yichang, China
User • Primary User
Original Use of Building: Yichang Yifu Leyuan Nursing Home
-Elderly who are over 60 and living in central China
• Secondary User
Area: 469328 sqft existing area & 15000 sqft approach used area Occupancy Type: A-A / A-2 / A-3 / B / R-4 / S-1 / S-2
-The families and friends of elderly who living in the senior living community -The senior living community staff and volunteer
Construction Type: Type II Intended Green System Use: BCA Green Mark (Singapore) Intended Coded Use:
International Building Code / International Residential Code / International Fire Code / Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 / ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Key Experience The soft lines and the use of natural elements give the elderly a sense of belonging.
Belonging
Autonomy
Spacious social spaces allow the elderly to interact freely with others, while using natural elements in these social spaces keeps them active.
The various forms of space provide the elderly with the freedom to choose with whom and where they interact.
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Energy Site Hospital
Adaptation
The clear wayfinding helps the elderly familiarize the new environment and encourages them to explore the indoor environment to adapt to the new environment and identity.
Residential Bus Stop
Road
River
Mall & Supermarket
Tourist Attractions School
The amenities surround the site are convenient for the elderly. The tourist attraction allows the elderly to know the local history and culture. Moreover, many schools nearby can organize volunteer activities to promote the interaction between the young generation and the old generation.
Concept - Regrowth
Programming
Rest Area
Reception
Mechanical Room
Restroom
Lobby
Office
Storage
Kitchen
Indoor Farm
Social Area
Mahjong Room
Indoor Garden
Flexible Exercise Area
Reading Area Dining Room
Typical space in the nursing home
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
Autonomy
Adaptation
Space that derived through thesis and research Energy
Belonging
Regrowth
Process Diagrams
Visualization Sketch
Lobby The square artificial landscape and curved ceiling represent nature and make the elderly feel welcome.
Mahjong Room The circular cubicles offer semi-private space for the elderly that can let them feel secure.
Social Area The social area is the place the elderly can interact with others can help them establish new relationships and identities. Also, it is the place that lets them get energy and helps them adapt to the new environment.
Reading Area The reading area has both gathering areas and semi-private cubicles. The different seat options for the elderly let them have the right to decide whether to interact with others or not.
Indoor Garden The indoor garden is the place that the elderly can access the nature and exercise. Moreover, the curved ceiling represents the cloud that gives a strong sense of energy.
Dining Room The square with tables and chairs provides a relatively public space for the elderly to interact with others. The cubicles provide a semi-private area. The two options allow the elderly to make decisions and provide them autonomy.
Residential
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Kilkenny House (Group Project)
02 Kilkenny House Location: 3013 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill, GA, U.S. Area: 4862 sqft
Project Brief Kilkenny House is on the east of Richmond Hill, Georgia. The property fronts east-side the creek and overlooks tidal salt marsh out toward the St. Catherines Island and Ossabaw Island. This project was focused on designing the Kilkenny House for Francesca and her family. Francesca loves baking and entertains guests, her husband Kenny likes collecting sneakers, and Jordan is a fan of superheroes and Lego. The core of the design is to create a pleasant and comfortable time here.
Location - 3013 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill, GA, U.S.
Concept - Welcoming
Kilkenny House is a space for family and friends to get together. The concept of welcoming aims to let the family and friends enjoy their time and feel a sense of belonging. They will spend their time in this environment created by textural and natural materials and a mixture of natural and blue tones. Moreover, space will use the natural element and historical material. The project will design the space that is inviting and pleasing. Kilkenny House is a place where people can feel welcomed and relax and play.
Site Plan
Workout Room
Garage
Kilkenny Vacation House
Creek
Parking
Main Entrance
Pool
Path
Floor Plan
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1. Main Entrance
2. Living Room
3. Dining Room
4. Kitchen
5. Mud Room
6. Powder Room
7. Coat Closet a.
8. Guest Bedroom a.
9. Guest Bathroom a.
10. Master Closet
11. Master Bathroom
12. Master Bedroom
13. Veranda
14. Open Ceiling
15. Flexible Space
16. Media Room
17. Storage
18. Guest Bedroom b.
19. Shared Bathroom
20. Kid's Bedroom
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Living Room︱Revit & Photoshop
Living Room 1
Fireplace - The fireplace uses the Savannah gray brick that makes the space connects with the local history and create a sense of calm and warmth.
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Partition Wall - The partition wall is made of strips of wood of different lengths that create a sense of hierarchy to represent water. Also, some plants surround the wooden bar that makes people relax.
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Textural Carpet - The carpet is with abstract texture, and a mixture of natural and blue tones represent the wave and give a sense of welcoming.
Kitchen
Built-in casework for kitchen crockery. Large marble island for sharing food and interacting with family and friends. Shelves for arranging daily kitchen items to be convenient for people who sit next to it.
Dining Room
Marble panel with rose gold texture
Wooden board
Mirror
Measuring Cup Display Shelves – It is a place that shows the client’s interest and taste and shares what she loves with her family and friends.
Master Bedroom︹Revit & Photoshop
Master Bathroom
Sneakers Display Casework – It is a special designed casework for the client to shows their interest.
Workout Room
Pool
Terrace with plants
Seating for rest and sunshade
Stair with cushion to ensure the safety Using cork wood floor to ensure safety
Textural materials that represent the water and give a sense of belonging and welcoming
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Workplace
Werklab Coworking Space
03 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 by car, walk, or public transportation
Reception sign in- daily, short term, and long term Reflected material
Big windows Work in a public area with plenty of sunshine Green Square
Restaurant
Cafe & Bar
Parking
Shop
The site is in downtown Savannah. The transportation is convenient, and there are a lot of restaurants, cafes, and bars for people to choose. Moreover, there are green squares and shops for people to relax.
drink or food
Reception Class Room
Break Area
Moveable setting cushion
Working
Rest Area
Support
Wood Slat
Private Office
Coworking Space
Shared
Present ideas in private meeting room
Area
Area
Acoustical wall panel Taking class to relax
Restroom & Shower
Mechanical Room
Storage
Typical space in the workspace
Blue mosaic
Sharing and socialization
Daily Office Server Room
Wooden wave ceiling
Circular light with plants
Programming
Entrance
Go to cafe to get
Adjustable chair
Cafe
Refresh Area
Quiet Room
Office Suite Conference Room
The space that inspired by the firm ideas
Commuting to home without depressed
Concept - Exploration
Process Diagrams
Parti Diagram
First Floor
Nowadays, the pace of life is so fast, sometimes is hard to have time to relax and think. Therefore, physical and mental stress is increasing. People need to explore a new lifestyle, experience unfamiliar things in order to learn about it, just like to explore a maze. 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 healthy lifestyle, helping people to make lasting meaningful life changes.
Second Floor
Floor Plan
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Second Floor 0'
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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
2 Setting Wall- This custom-made setting wall is created by different layer of mountain-like wooden board to show the concept.
Axonometric Perspective
Cafe Elevation
The cafe is a place for the user to relax and get energy after work. The blue mosaic, light wooden finish, and wave ceiling can help the user to clam and in order to continue explore the space and the lifestyle they are interested in.
Private Office Elevation
Private office provides an option for people who care about privacy or need a private workspace. The material selection based on Werklab company aesthetic.
Break Area （1st Floor）︱Revit & Enscape & Photoshop
Break Area Reflected Ceiling Plan ďźˆ1st Floor
The circular lights are arranged randomly, and they have different sizes and heights to create a hierarchy. It represents the concept of exploration. 1
Classroom (Yoga & Zen)
Daily Office
1 Self-checkout Machine 2 Online Order Pickup Machine
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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
04 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 disabled people to choose and try the products they like. This retail store is welcome to everyone, especially disabled customers. 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 belonging through the reflection material, curved lines and shapes, and custom casework.
Idea Map
Key Experiences
Pioneer
Empower disabled people
Innovation
Tommy
Open mind
New twist
Adaptive
Easy to dress
Window Display Curved lines represent the wave and metal floor represent reflection.
Clothing Rack Circular clothing rack shows the concept of embracing.
Checkout Table curved shape gives people a sense of inclusiveness.
Fitting Room Ceiling Curved ceiling works as wayfinding.
More accessible Fit for everyone
Persona & User Journey Entry the store and be welcomed
Choosing clothes and shoes, and they are easy to take
Trying on clothes and hard to open the fitting room door
Emma Age: 20 years old
Checkout
Disability Type: Mobility impairment Occupation: Student Needs: Fashion and quality clothes & Be respected
Leave the store with fashion and quality clothes, and be respected
Curved Casework The casework allows different user heights to take products easily.
Fitting Room The curtain door is easily open for disabled people.
Concept - Inclusiveness
Wave
Process Diagrams
Embracing
Reflection
Inclusiveness means allowing all kinds of people to belong to it, rather than just one kind of person. Just like water, when something is close to water: • A wave carries things away with it gently and envelops. • Reflection of water contains all the objects it sees. • When water come across an obstacle, it embraces the obstacle. This project will use curved shapes, reflections materials, and wave lines to embody the sense of inclusiveness.
Floor Plan
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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
Checkout Table - The color of the checkout table is purple that is the blending of Tommy Adaptive icon red and blue and represent the inclusiveness.
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Clothing Racks - Curved clothes racks are symmetric and used metal to represent reflection of water. Two different heights of the racks are convenient for disabled people to take items that show the inclusiveness of the environment.
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Partition Wall - Blue partition wall with waterlike texture and curved lines provide a sense of belonging and comfort. It also promotes a sense of privacy for people who use the fitting room.
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Metal Ceiling - A metal ceiling reflects the space and offers customers a sense of being part of the whole that represents the concept of inclusiveness.
Axonometric Perspective
The rest area provides a place for people to rest, especially the customers' children and companions.
Placed fitting room in the center that allows the customers to find a fitting room from anywhere the fastest.
Table display with Tommy Adaptive signature colors to represent the brand.
Stain resistant, durable, and easy to clean materials used for and maintenance.
Circular seat that convenient the customer to take a rest.
Window display with wood panel & metal floor that shows the concept of inclusiveness.
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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, especially for people with mobility impairments. It also ensures the privacy of people. 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. The reflective wall also lets the customers can see a brand-new self in new clothes or shoes when they come out from the fitting room.
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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
2 1 The place to hang clothes is low for customers to pick up, especially for people in wheelchairs.
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.
Other
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Building Model & Fine Art & Hand Rendering
Fine Art
Hand Rendering
Building Model
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