Amirrorofessencethatisbeyondtimeandever-changing.Itturnsa moment'sexperienceintothemeaningofeternityandcreatesboundless possibilitiesbyintegratingdifferentneeds.
FlourishGallery&Apartment
CompetitionProject
Location:Buffalo,NY,U.S.A.
Area:4396sqft
ProjectBrief
Theprojectinvolvesdesigningathree-storybrick rowhouseinBuffalo,a"RustBelt"city,tofunctionas agalleryandanapartmentforEmmaandAndrew. Thefirstandsecondfloorswillbededicatedtothe gallery,whilethethirdfloorwillbetheirprivate socialandlivingquarters.Theprimaryobjectiveisto supportartistsinshowcasingtheirideas,helpingthe communityregainenergywhilecreatinga comfortableandenergeticenvironmentfortheclient tospendapleasanttimeintheapartment.Flourish GalleryandApartmentisacompetitionproject,and thebuildingislocatedinminorityenclaves, emphasizingtheimportanceofinclusivity, communityinvolvement,andsocialresponsibility.
Location
1750s
1828
User-Gallery
TheFrencharrived andtradedfurwith theIndians
TheErieCanalledto establishBuffaloasa industrialcity
Nowadays Theadaptivereuse ofspaceshasgiven thecityanewera
UserJourney-Gallery
•PrimaryUser
-Thebroadercommunitywhowillvisitthegalleryandpotentiallyengagewiththe spaceasaculturalhub
SecondaryUser
-Theartistswhocreateandshowcasetheirartworkinthegallery
-Theownerandstaffwhorunthegallery
Feelingenergyand welcome,andGetting guidelines
TheBritishwithdrew andburnedBuffalo
ConceptStatement-Vitality
1970s
Thestrugglingeraof economicdownturn
LogoDesign
Exploringtheexhibition, viewingandengagingwith theartwork
Client-Emma&Adrew
Emmais30yearsoldandAdrewis36yearsold
EmmaworksfortheArtistsRightsSocietyinNewYork,advocatingforartists'legalprotection
Andrewrunsagalleryandisalandscapephotographerandcritic.
EmmaandAndrewshareapassionforuniquehandmadeitemsandcareaboutthecommunityand environment
Theyviewtheirresidenceasaplacetoshareideasandenjoytimewithfriends. ThecouplewantstoopenagalleryinBuffalotosupportartistsandprovidemoreopportunitiesforthemto showcasetheirwork.
Interactingwithartistand otherstogainadeeper experience
Exitingthegallerywitha senseofinspirationand energy
FlourishGalleryservesasagatheringspotforartistsandthelocalcommunity.Thedesignconceptofvitalityis dedicatedtocultivatingartiststorootthemselvesinthecommunityandsharetheirart.Thegallerysupports artistsfromdiversebackgrounds,toraisetheirreputationwhileignitingthecommunity'senergyTheartists’ workscontinueandcontributetotheirhistoryinthisenergeticenvironment.
Theinteriorreusestheoriginalarchitecturalmaterials,theapplicationofnaturalfinishes,andorganicformsto expressthereciprocalgrowththatflourisheswhenanartgalleryanditspatronsconnect.Thespaceusesneutral tonesasthebackdroptothevitalityoftheartists'work,andoccasionalaccentcolorsaddasenseofenergy.
Gainingadeeperinsightand appreciationoftheartand community
Lecture&PresentationAreausesavarietyofchairsto showcasethevitalityandfosteranengagingandinclusive environmentforthecommunitytoshareideasandfor visitorstoknowmoreaboutthecommunityandartists.
ExhibitionAreaembodiesvitalitywithitsvibrant displays,highlightedbyastrikingbrickwall,green railing,andelegantcurvedlinesthatcreateasenseof energy.
Reception&CommunityDisplay︱Revit&Enscape&Photoshop
Thereceptionandcommunitydisplaywelcomevisitorsandartists,showcasingthecommunity'sartwork andpromotinglocalartists,creatingawelcomingandengagingatmosphere,andsupportingthelocalartscene.
Living&Dining︱Revit&Enscape&Photoshop
Thelivingroomanddiningroomaredesignedwithacozyandinvitingatmosphere, usingneutralcolors,accentcolors,comfortableseating,displays,andsoftlightingto createaspaceforrelaxationandsocialization.
Dining&Living
ThegreenTVwallwasdesignedwithcurved brassinlay.Boththecolorandformgivepeople asenseofvitality.
Master bedroom provide a comfortable and relaxing environment. It uses soft tones and lighting, wooden furniture, and green elements to create a naturally warm space.
Thecustom-madedisplaywallisforEmmaand Andrewtoshowcasetheirinterests,handmade items,andpassionforlifetotheirfriends.
Theselectionsmimicthenaturallookandfeelto showvitalitywhileincorporatingsustainable materialssuchassolidwoodandrecycledfabrics.
Theconceptinspiredthedesignofthewall createdbyanorganicshapewith1/2"brass inlay.
SeniorLivingCommunity
Location:No.57YeMingZhuRoad,Yichang,China
Area:16511sqft
ProjectBrief
IntraditionalChineseculture,itwasbelievedthat theelderlyshouldlivewiththeirchildrentoensure theirhappiness.Withchangingtimes,thistraditional ideaandtheChineseelderlyidentityhavebeen challenged.TheTaoYuanJuprojectaimstoenhance thementalandphysicalhealthoftheelderlyby improvingtheirconnectivitytonaturethrough interiordesign.Withafocusonregrowth,theproject seekstohelptheelderlyadapttoanewenvironment andembracetheirnewidentitywhileproviding opportunitiesformental,physical,andsocialactivity toalleviatepsychologicalpressure.
Thenumberofpeopleover60inChina
=10millionelderlyover60
2009 2020
12.5%oftotal populationofChina
hasledto
Onecoupleeventuallyneedstotakecareof4ormoreelders.Therefore, movingintothenursinghomebecomeaninevitabletrend.
Solution
17%oftotal populationofChina
Itmeansonly30.9bedsfor every1,000-elderlypeople
Thereisanurgent needofprofessionals
Chineseelderly feelinglonely Chineseelderly aresocialisolated Chineseelderly feeldepressed
FormerlyFarmers FormerlyWorkers
Elderlyexperienceafeeling ofhaving
•Theindependenceofthe elderlyis
•Theyfeel
Choiceproper lightingis necessary
Clearboundary betweenprivate andpublicis needed Needfor wayfindingin Space Choicenature materialinspace Accessto natureis required
Howtoimproveelderly connectivitytonatureand elderlymentalandphysical healthinaninterior environmentandwhatcan interiordesignersdotohelp relievetheirpsychological pressureandstayactivein mental,physical,andsocial ways?
BiophilicDesign
Aconceptseekstoincrease occupantconnectivitytothe naturalenvironment.
HorticulturalTherapy
Aprofessionalpracticethatuses plantsandgardeningtoimprove mentalandphysicalhealth.
Theelderly inthenursinghome.
Thepersonalspaceoftheelderlyhasbeen
Theelderly inthenursinghome.
Theelderlyhave overwhomtheyhavecontactwith.
Lovetalkswith others,walking, reading,and dancing
Natural elementslet theelderly feelrelax
Interestedin indoorfarm andgarden
Needlarge indooractivity spaceand naturalelement
Leino-KilpiFour
DimensionsofPrivacy
physicalprivacy
psychologicalprivacy socialprivacy
informationalprivacy
HealingSpace ActivitySpace Community
User&UserJourney
PrimaryUser
-Elderlywhoareover60andlivingincentralChina
•SecondaryUser
-Thefamiliesandfriendsoftheelderly
-Theseniorlivingcommunitystaffandvolunteer
Concept-Regrowth
Feelingbelong andwelcome Adaptingtonew environment Gettingautonomyand privacy Keeping Energetic Theseniorlivingcommunity-TaoYuanJuwillbethehomeoftheChineseelderly.The conceptofregrowthisdedicatedtohelpingtheChineseelderlytoadapttoanew environmentandembracetheirnewidentity.Theywillregrowinthisenergeticenvironment createdbynaturalelements,texturedmaterials,organicshapes,andbrightlighting.Moreover, thespacewilluseawarmtone,softandcomfortablematerials,circularshapes,andtraditional Chinesepatterns,whichprovidetheelderlywithasenseofbelongingandsecurity.
Area 469328sqftexistingarea 16511sqftusedarea
OccupancyType A-A/A-2/A-3BR-4/S-1/S-2
Advantages
•Theamenitiessurroundthesite areconvenient.
•Havingbeautifulnaturalscenery, historicalandculturalheritage.
•Schoolsnearbycanorganize volunteeractivitiestopromote theinteractionbetweenthe studentsandtheelderly.
ConceptDiagram
LobbywelcomestheelderlyandevokesasenseofbelonginguponarrivalatTao YuanJu.Thesquareartificiallandscapeandcurvedceilingservesasafocalpoint alongwiththespiralstairtorepresentnatureandmaketheelderlyfeelenergy.
IndoorFarm
Custom-made deskthatthe elderlycan learnnew thingwith volunteerin thisarea
ReadingArea-1︱Revit&Photoshop
Thereadingareaprovidesasemi-privatespacefortheelderlythatensures theirphysicalprivacyThedifferentseatoptionsgivetheelderlyautonomy.
ReadingArea-2Elevation
Gathering area provide different seatoption forthe elderly
1 Plan Elevation
Tree-likeSeat Theseatprovidesaplaceforrestandencourages theelderlytoexercise
3Custom-madeShelves
Moveableshelvesprovideenergytotheelderly andpromotethemtoexercise
2 Plan Elevation Moveableshelvesallowtheelderlyeasilytouse andcreateasenseofnature
Tree-likePlanter
IndoorFarm︱Revit&Photoshop
SocialArea
Revit&Photoshop
Thesocialareaisaplacetohelptheelderlyestablishnewrelationshipsandidentities.Also,itistheplacethatlets themgetenergyandhelpthemadapttothenewenvironment.Also,hedifferentseatoptionsallowtheelderlyto decidewhoandwheretheyinteractwith,whichprovidesthemtheautonomy
IndoorGardenisaplacethatpromotestheopportunity fortheelderlytoaccessnature.Moreover,thecurvedceiling andplantsallowtheelderlytobeenergetic
DiningRoomprovidesaspacefortheelderlytoestablishnew relationshipsandinteractwithothers,whichhelpsthemadaptto thenewenvironmentandnewidentities.Theslopingceilingcreates asenseofsecurityandbelonging.Also,thetwodifferentheight countertopsprovideconvenienceforeveryone.
WerklabCoworkingSpace
Location:230-240WBroughtonStreet,Savannah, GA,U.S. Area:15846sqft
ProjectBrief
Inabusysociety,peopleareunderincreasing pressure,andfindingwaystoreleasestresshas becomeatoppriority.Werklab,amembershipbasedcoworkingandeventspace,ishometoa communityofindividualswhochoosetolive differentlyandontheirterms.Comprisedof freelancers,entrepreneurs,andcreatives,Werklab offersdailyclassessuchasmeditation,Kundalini, andPilates.Withthebeliefthatslowingdownand takingcareofoneselfleadstomoreefficientliving, theprojectaimstoprovideanenvironmentwhere individualscanexploretheirlifestyles.
Location-230-240WBroughtonStreet,Savannah,GA,U.S.
UserJourney
Commutingtowork
Restaurant GreenSquare Cafe&Bar Shop
TheprojectlocationindowntownSavannahprovideseasyaccesstotransportation,dining,and entertainmentoptions,offeringadynamicenvironmentforexplorationandinspiringthe Werklabcommunitymemberstoembracenewexperiences.
Concept-Exploration
Receptionsignin
Reflected material
Workinapublicarea
Adjustablechair
Gotocafetoget drinkorfood
Circularlightwith plants Sharingandsocialization
Wooden wave ceiling
TheWerklabcoworkingspaceisdesignedtoprovideapositiveandexploratoryenvironmentthatsupports avariouslifestyle.Theconceptofexplorationdrawsinspirationfromthecommunity'sdesiretoliveon theirtermsTheprojectwillusenaturalmaterialsandtonestoestablishapositivefoundation,while organicpatternsandformswillrepresenttheexplorationofavibrantlifestyle.Bypromotingexploration andwell-being,theWerklabcoworkingspaceoffersadynamicenvironmentformemberstoembracenew experiencesandmakemeaningfulchangestotheirlives.
Moveable setting cushion
Presentideas
Mosaic
WoodStrip
Acousticalwallpanel Returninghomeenergizedand accomplished,lookforwardtocontinuing theirexplorationoflifestyleinthespace
Takingclasstorelax
Bigwindows
SectionA
SectionB
Reception︱Revit&Enscape&Photoshop
Thereceptionwelcomesvisitorsandmemberswithplantsandabackgroundwallwith thecompany’slogothatservesasafocalpointandconveystheconceptofexploration. Thecurvedpatternonthewallasthewayfindingattractspeopletoexplorethespace.
Reception
ReceptionTable-Semicirclereceptiontablewithtwo differentheightsofcountertopisconvenientforuserof differentheightsandrepresenttheconceptofexploration.
SettingWall-Thismountain-likesettingwalliscreated toshowtheconceptofexploration.
CaféElevation︱Revit&Enscape&Photoshop
Thecafeisclosetothebreakarea,andfortheusertorechargewithfoodandcoffeedrinksto continueexploringthelifestyletheyareinterestedinthisspace.Plantsandmosaicsareintroduced inthisareatostimulateamoreenergeticatmosphere
BreakArea︱Revit&Enscape&Photoshop
Thebreakareaisavibrantsocialhubdesignedtoprovidedifferentseatingoptions,with plantsandbrightredchairstocreateanenergeticandinvitingatmosphereforpeopleto rechargeandconnectwithothers,facilitatingthesharingofideasandexploration.
Classroom(Yoga&Zen)isaplacethatoffersYogaand Zenclasstohelptheuserreleasepressure.Thewavedceiling, brickwall,andnaturalelementscreateacomfortable environmenttopromotetheuser'smentalhealth.
DailyOfficeaplaceforpeoplewhowanttoworkinapublic spaceforthelongterm.Therearedifferenttypesofthedesk andseatfortheusertoexplorethemostsuitablewaytowork.
HandRendering
Marker&ColoredPencil
HandRendering
Marker&ColoredPencil
HandRendering MicroPen& ColoredPencil
HandRendering Marker&ColoredPencil
HandRendering Marker&ColoredPencil
PhysicalModel Carpet&Textile&TreeBranch&SteelWire&VinylTile
HandRendering MicroPen&ColoredPencil
HandRendering Marker&ColoredPencil
FrontView DigitalRendering SideView DigitalRendering
TopView
DigitalRendering Perspective DigitalRendering
