Portfolio2015 by Zheng Xu

ZHENG XU INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

2015

ZHENG XU EDUCATION University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Class of 2017

Shanghai Datong High School Shanghai, China

2008-2011

Hillsdale High School Hillsdale, MI Exchange Student Program

2009-2010

COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENTS Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Lenore Cunix Levy Endowment Fund UC Chinese Student and Scholar Association Director of Propaganda Department and event photographer

WORK EXPERIENCE

BĂźro Ole Scheeren Beijing, China Woring on schematic and conceptual design of domestic and international projects. diagram illustrating, exterior rendering, 3D/physical model making of building massing.

Fall Semester 2014

Pierre-Yves Rochon, Inc (PYR) | Perkins+Will Chicago, IL Woring on schematic design of domestic and international high end Hospitality projects. plan/elevation drawing/rendering, presentation layout, physical model making.

Spring Semester 2013-14

GBBN Architects Cincinnati, OH Woring on projects in Higher Education and Healthcare. plan/elevation drawing/rendering, specification writing, sample&material board

Spring Semester 2013-14

B+H Architects International, Inc Shanghai, China plan/elevation drawing, specification writing, graphic assistant

SKILLS

PORTFOLIO LINK

http://issuu.com/zhengxu1/docs/portfolio2015 http://cargocollective.com/zhengxu (personal)

CONTACT INFO

242 Oak st, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (1) 513 356-2355 xuz2@mail.uc.edu

Summer 2013

CONTENT 01 THE GLASS HOUSE 02 CONRAD CHICAGO 03 CLIFTON BRANCH LIBRARY 04 READING POSTURES 05 MANUFACTURING CIRCUS 06 SKETCH & PHOTOGRAPHY

The Glass House

2015 SPRING SEMESTER STUDIO: HOSPITALITY DESIGN SITE: ANNA LOUISE INN, CINCINNATI PUBLIC AREA & GUESTROOM SCHEMATIC

PROJECT OVERVIEW The glass house hotel locates in Cincinnati, Ohio. The original project information is kindly provided by a local architecture firm. The goal is to redesign the Anna Louise Inn, a local existing building from 1909, and Lytle House to fit into the lifestyle boutique hotel brand Autograph Collection. Location: 311 Pike Street Type of Construction: Adaptive re-use building, complete overhaul

Over the Rhine German heritage

Mount Adam bar street The Glass House

Fountain Square city center plaza

SITE The site in downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by Lytle Park and situated at the east end of the Central Business District. The one block radius of the hotel is steeped in history. It is anchored by Lytle Park and surrounded by everything from an original row house to the Taft Art Museum. This area of downtown is densely populated with an eclectic mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, professional sports venues, upscale residential living professional sports venues and cultural attractions.

PROGRAM

FOOTAGE

SEATS

CENTER LOBBY

3235 sq ft

CAFE

1757 sq ft

RESTAURANT

3420 sq ft

116

LIBRARY

1270 sq ft

RETAIL

770 sq ft

BATHROOM

405 sq ft

KITCHEN & SERVICE

1062 sq ft + 866 sq ft

restaurant

kitchen

lobby

guestroom

BASE PLAN

UPDATE

In the based plan provided by local architecture firm, Anna louise Inn is designed in to guestroom area and the Lytle house becomes the dining area. Two building are linked by the central lobby in between that used to be an outdoor street. A kitchen on the end of the lobby serves to both lobby lounge and restaurant. In my updated plan, I keep two buildings separated and extend the lobby area with an casual cafe that opens to the street on the otherside. The kitchen is squeezed into Lytle House. Three guestrooms on the ground level is transformed into a library lounge that is semi public. A general gift shop opens next to the entrance to sell local products. 0

Glass box, as we seen a lot in Museum and exhibition, is a visual symbol of display and emphasis. We intend to display things about Cincinnati such as photos, maps, artworks, journeys. Later, the glass box itself becomes a design scheme that will blended into the existing building.

LOBBY PERSPECTIVE RENDERING - NIGHT TIME

LOBBY PERSPECTIVE RENDERING - DAY TIME

PEBBLES

DARK BRONZE

POLISHED CONCRETE TILE

The original facades of two buildings are keeped as much as possible except all the openings are designed into either glazed doors or penaltraded glass boxes. The interior of the center lobby and cafe are both in low saturated and neutral color tone to keep them simple as well as elegant, thus the guests will experience the contrast of contemporary space and the original historical building. The cafe provides more seats and the scheme is more casual and welcoming to attract both hotel guests and local people to spend time.

GREY PORCELAIN TILE

WHITE OAK FLOOR

1 2

2 2

BIRCH

GREY TEXTILE

ELEVATION 1

ELEVATION 2

ACID METAL

GREY PORCELAIN TILE

GUESTROOM DESIGN

The suite is almost twice as large as two typical guestrooms. It located at the east corner of the building. The entranc living room with a fireplace and dining area at the corner with a kitchenette. The bedroom can be entered from both living corridor provides an intimate office zone with desk counter and bookshelves. Besides the half-scale powder room, a full-s corner next to the bedroom. The toilet and the faucets are aligned on the same wall to share the same plumbing system next door. The space engages as many built-in furnitures, especially countertops, as possible to make the furniture Gustroom continues the same interior style of the public space with the grey and neutral color tones. The overall interio contemporary as well as sophisticated to accomodate variety of guests in all seasons. Textiles and fabric are thoughtfully welcoming and cozy. Maps and photographies of Cincinnati are displayed to encourage the guests to explore local culture

ce is followed by a longitudinal groom or the little corridor. The scale bathroom is located at the m with the reflective guestroom layout more fixed and tighter. or scheme intends to be unisex, y used to make the space more e.

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SUITE PLAN 839 sqf 1

Main Entry

Fireplace/Living Room

Bar/ Kitchenette

Walk-In Closet

Powder Room

Study Corner

Bedroom

Bathroom

CREAMY WHITE WALL PAINT

TINTED GLASS

LIGHT COLOR WOOD

CONCRETE TILE

WHITE BRICK WALL

DARK BROWN TEXTURED WALL PAPER

TINTED MIRROR

DARK GREY TEXTILE

DARK BRONZE

DARK COLOR WOOD

TEXTURED WALL PAPER

DARK GREY TILE

BRUSHED METAL PANEL

TINTED MIRROR

DARK BRONZE

LIGHT COLOR WOOD

DARK GREY TILE

DARK BRONZE

DARK BROWN TEXTURED WALL PAPER

LIGHT COLOR WOOD

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CONRAD CHICAGO CONRAD CHICAGO CONRAD CHICAGO CONRAD CHICAGO

2014 FALL SEMESTER 2014 FALL SEMESTER PRO-PRAC @ PYR CHICAGO PRO-PRAC @ PYR CHICAGO 2014 FALL SEMESTER SCHEMATIC &FALL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SCHEMATIC & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 2014 SEMESTER PRO-PRAC@PYR PRO-PRAC @ PYR CHICAGO CHICAGO SCHEMATIC &&DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SCHEMATIC DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Project Statement Project Statement 1.Conrad Introduction 1. Introduction Chicago, occupying the existing 20-story

Project Statement building thelocated River District, Chicago. With My libraryinproject is North located on the current parking My library project is on the current parking lot lot 1.itsIntroduction rich history adn center stage location in the Chicago. My library project is located on the current parking lot

Project Statement 1. Introduction Project Statement Project Statement My library project located on the current parking Upon entering the is hotel, the guest is welcomed 1. Introduction 1. Introduction

lot between wood Skyline Chili andmarble Subway on Ludlow in luxurious tone, black accent and Ave My library project is Clifton. located on library theon current parking down on the The is estimated to hold My library project is located the current parking majestic tones of gold, bronze and black. The 100-200 people. lot between Skyline Chili and Subway on Ludlow lot between Skyline Chili and Subway on Ludlow Ave Ave reception desk featured glowing hardwood and on the Clifton. The library is estimated to hold down ondown the Clifton. The library is estimated to hold 2. Form with polished black marble. The ceiling topped 100-200 100-200 people.people. composed aligned lighting box modules. The faรงadeofboth distinguishes the projectThe from the Form walls in the main lobby are decorated with feature 2. Form2. neighboring buildings and continues the sense of installation ofstreet. American Contemporary artist the scale of on art the The faรงade both distinguishes the project The faรงade both distinguishes the project from from the Donald Judd. Bronze horizontal metal details carryof neighboring buildings and continues the sense neighboring buildings and continues the sense of 3. Function through to the scale of on the elevator street. lobby. The ends of the scale of on the street. Since the are sitedecorated area is limited, I make full use of the corridors with black and white photos 3. Function given area and focus on the reading through variaof Chicago city. The furnishings are modern yet 3. Function tions in volume and light quality. I divided program Since the site area limited, make full use ofofthe inviting, offering theistravelers a Islight impression Since the site area is limited, I make full use of the zone according to the popularity of reading materials given area and focus on the reading through variamid-century modern style interior. given area and thelight reading through variations in focus volumeon and quality. I divided program tions in zone volume and light quality. I divided program according to the popularity of reading materials

zone according to the popularity of reading materials

The hotel will be a first-class, full-service hotel with 287 rooms occuping 12 stories ofStatement the existing building. The looby will incorporate entertainment Project and food and baverage service. The lobby serves as the main hub of the 1. Introduction first floor branching to the elevator hall, retails and restaurant along the My library project is located on the current parking lot between Skyline street. Chili and Subway on Ludlow Ave down on the Clifton. The library is estimated to hold 100-200 I made the physical modelpeople. of the entrance area for presentation in order to help 2. Formthe clients to envision the space. In the model, I applied multiple materials and techniques. The faรงade both distinguishes the project from the neighboring buildings and continues the sense of scale of on the street.

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CONRAD ONRAD C CHICAGO HICAGO

2013 2014FALL FALLSEMESTER SEMESTER

PRO-PRAC@PYR CHICAGO SCHEMATIC & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Project Statement

My library project is located on the current parking

TYPICALProject SUITE ELEVATION Statement4

The guestroom floor occupies 10 stories. We generated proper room mix with Project Statement concern of the condition of the building, ADA accessibility and requirements My library project is located on the current parking lot between Skyline Chili and from the clients. The guestroom continues the overall gold and peach tone Subway on Ludlow Ave down on the Clifton. The library is estimated to hold 100colorpeople. scheme with bronze accent. Flooring with porcelain, wood and carpet. 200 I created the unit mix and schedule chart and all the renderings for typical The faรงade both distinguishes the project from the neighboring buildings and guestrooms and suites with consistant style and quality. continues the sense of scale of on the street.

101 EAST ERIE| CONRAD CHICAGO

FAUX LEATHER

PEAR WOOD

BRONZE FRAME

TYPICALProject SUITE ELEVATION Statement1

TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM SUITE ELEVATION

SCALE: 3/8” = 1’- 0” DECEMBER 4, 2014

TYPICAL SUITE ELEVATION 2 Project Statement

Project Statement TYPICAL SUITE FLOOR PLAN

The overall color scheme of Project Statement guestroom area continues the My library project is located on the neutral tone of the public area current parking lot between Skyline with sophisticated selection of Chili and Subway on Ludlow Ave furniture and artwork reflecting down on the Clifton. The library is the modern and100-200 artistic people. estimated to hold atmosphere of Chicago. TYPICAL SUITE ELEVATION 3 Project Statement

03 2013 FALL SEMESTER STUDIO: READING SPACE THE LIBRARY

CLIFTON BRANCH LIBRARY

My library project is located on the current parking lot between Skyline Chili and Subway on Ludlow Ave down on the Clifton. The library is estimated to hold 100-200 people. Ludlow Avenue is a small scale business street near UC campus. The map sequence Project Statement is a study of the site surroundings. The My library project is located on the current parking blue and white stripes represents the lot between Skyline Chili and Subway on Ludlow Ave down on the Clifton. The libraryhours is estimated hold retails and the traffic operating oftothe 100-200 people. congestion level through the day. The site The façade both distinguishes the project from the map lays on x-axis neighboring buildings and continues the senseand of scalez axis while the y-axis of on the street. represents the time from day to night. Since the site area is limited, I make full use of the given area and focus on the reading through varia-

The façade both distinguishes the project from the neighboring buildings and popular readings and computer lab while second floor continues therooms sense of scale of on the street. is academic readings and individual in different tions in volume and light quality. I divided program

zone according to the popularity of reading materials or equipment so that first floor contains kid’s area,

scales considering movement frequency, acoustics

NORTH SIDE SECTION

WEST SIDE SECTION

CLIFTON BRANCH LIBRARY

2013 FALL SEMESTER STUDIO: READING SPACE THE LIBRARY

SPACIAL STRUCTURE SPACIAL STRUCTURE SPACIAL STRUCTURE

Since the site area is limited, I make full use of the given area and focus on the reading through variations in volume and light quality. I divided program zone according to the popularity of reading materials or equipment so that first floor contains kid’s area, popular readings and computer lab while second floor is academic readings and individual rooms in different scales considering movement frequency, acoustics and lighting.

PUBLIC / PRIVATE PUBLIC / PRIVATE PUBLIC / PRIVATE

READING AREA / OTHER READING READING AREA / OTHER AREA / OTHER FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION

SOLID VOID (2nd FLOOR) VOID (2nd FLOOR) SOLID VOID (2ndSOLID FLOOR)

SOLID VOID (SECTION) SOLID VOID (SECTION) SOLID VOID (SECTION)

Project Statement 1. Introduction

SOLID VOID (1st FLOOR) VOID (1st FLOOR) SOLID VOID (1stSOLID FLOOR) SPACIAL STRUCTURE

PUBLIC / PRIVATE

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SPACIAL STRUCTURE

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SOLID VOID (2nd FLOOR)

SOLID VOID (SECTION)

SPACIAL STRUCTURE

SOLID VOID (1st FLOOR)

SPACIAL STRUCTURE

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PUBLIC / PRIVATE

SOLID VOID (2nd FLOOR)

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READING AREA / OTHER

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The circulation follows the skylight, creating direct path through spaces. Lighting is one of the most important elements that I considered. I cut the shell from north to south to light the interior. With the atrium cut out from the second floor, the geometric shell design also allows the space to receive daylight indirectly and the same time in a large scale. For the interior space, I try to keep the

rustiness and the sense of sculptural beauty in order to reflect the exterior and overall form. I chose gray tone fabrics for sofa, white oak finish for table sets and shelves. By creating simplicity and a sence of museum-like wide-open space, I intend to provide readers a place that they will be quiet spontaneously and have more inspiration during study and reading.

READING POSTURES

2013 FALL SEMESTER STUDIO: READING SPACE READING POSTURES

Everyone of us is assigned to create a space aggregaes providing three different reading postures and mainwhile combining models from other four members in the pod. Considering of reading privacy, prospect and refuge, lighting and ergonomic, I repeated the overlapped caves to create a path so that each person reading in one cave could not actually see the next one.

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MANUFATURING CIRCUS

2014 SUMMER SEMESTER STUDIO: WORKING SPACE WORKING SPACE IN THE FUTURE GROUP PROJECT

CONCEPT The traveling circus has been around since the late 19th century. These massive entertainment venues are known for their specially trained performers and animals that travel all over the country and sometimes all over the world, bringing their special talents to people everywhere. If these enormous shows can simply pick up and move from town to town, why not apply that same concept to something as enormous as a manufacturing facility for our project - work place in the future?

The trained manufacturing performers could their equiptment and facilities to the compan learning that they would be commissioned by would serve not only as an opportunity for co their products on-site, but also as an educatio employees, the public, and students. Opening process of manufacturing in a fun and excitin

travel right anlongside nies, cities, and places of y The Manufacturing Circus ompanies to prototype onal opportunity for the g people’s eyes to the ng way.

HOW IT WORKS The Manufacturing Circus has the potentiial to travel virtually anywhere and making stops at schools, businesses, community and city centers.

HOST The hosting community, school, or corporation will have the exciting opportunity to experience the “Magic of Making” as well as prototype new products, promote themselves, andgain education in the field of manufacturing PERFORMER Our specially trained performers will travel all over the world entertaining and educating people through the Manufacturing Circus. With breath taking expositions of their highly specialized crafts these show men and women help to combat the long standing stigma of manufacturing work and inspire the masses to once again “join the circus” AUDIENCE Viewers will be able to experience the exciting spectacle that is the Manufacturing Circus! Our manufacturing performances are meant to evoke the imagination, invoke the senses, and inspire the imaginations of people the world over

TRAPEZE TRUST audience involved

WELDING FIREWORKS cold firework

PROTOTYPE PUMP turn your ideas into reality

TRAVEL

The Mobile Making Unit is shipped to the site

UNLOAD

Once on site the Mobile Making Unit is unloaded

UNFOLD

the unit are unpacked and is prepped for the circus

The trucks enter through the loading dock and enter the big top. Then all the circus components including stage and Mobile Making Units are set-up for the show!

Our specially trained manufacturing performers will recycle unused shipping containers into convertable units that make up the entire Manufacturing Circus. Because these units are of the same dimensions as ordinary shipping containers, they can be easily transported virtually anywhere in the world. Once delivered to their f inal destination, the units can be unpacked, unfolded, and set up into the Manufacturing Circus. This process is similar to the way a modern circus is constructed and can be erected and torn down within a short period of time.

THE BIG TOPS When there is company or community sends performance request to the head quarter, the system will sending out mobile making unites and faculty to specific location and set up a temporary big top and provide designated performance programs.

Sketch & Photography

Through drawing and photography, I express my own perception of art, journey, culture and life which has a huge impact on my design process.

Fall 2015 South East Asian Trip

Summer 2013 Jialing River Chongqin, China

Winter 2012 North Evanston Beach Chicago

Spring - Summer 2013 Clifton, Washington Park Cincinnati