NATALIE FU

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Poetry Playground an audio visual poetry library designed for group and individual play. Atmosphere is created with projector domes and lighting. The Poetry Playground was retrofitted into an existing classroom space at Parsons The New School for Design..

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Concept Development started with the idea of group and individual zones with a large visual dome in the center. The idea was further refined from a symmetrical and static configuration to one that was dynamic.

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Design Concept of an experiential audio poetry library organized by group and individual play zones delineated by projector domes.

Reconfiguration option for large group gatherings

Group Play Zones

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Individual Play Zones

Custom projection domes and furniture reinforce group and individual literary play zones. This group play zone features floor seating that undulates for both relaxed and upright postures.

Group Play Individual Play

Sylar Hotel is a research resort - a new hotel typology combining science (SY), resort life (L) and art (AR). Sylar is located in the former Revel Casino Hotel, which boasts over 4 million square feet. The challenge was to re-design and re-conceptualize the failing casino model in Atlantic City and explore new innovations in hospitality.

Requirements: Brandbook Physical models Hand drawings 2D renderings 3D renderings On-location meetings and presentations with Atlantic City public officials and stakeholders

dichronic film

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Sylar Hotel’s brand book and brand stems from being at the forefront of innovation. Based on the latest in scientific research, visitors can experience new trends in science, technology and entertainment.

Sylar Hotel Program

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Conceptual studiesA Radial Building Concept - The Sylar Hotel program radiates from six multi-level science research towers. Extensive conceptual studies were conducted as a team.

Launch Pad

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Launch Pad is the Sylar Hotel’s main entry and mezzanine lobby. Form studies were conducted to explore the role of this space. The Launch Pad was designed to be a central hub for the hotel. Specific zones create distinct experiences for hotel guests and the public. Multiple programs were conceived in each space for future variability and changes in the overall hotel programming.

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Pop-Up Installation

Sensory Pods

A Grand Entry merges the beach front entry with the hotel. The staircase performs as both a stage and display for the current research activities.

Nano Screens greet visitors on the mezzanine lobby and is the interface with the hotel’s information systems.

Programs1. Enter2. Art installation3. Bio-computuing4. Educate5. Seating6. Performance stage7. Lounge8. Wayfinding activities

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Programs1. Information2. Research feeds3. Hotel feedback4. Hotel social network5. Movies6. Art installations7. Touch-screen

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Pop-Up Installation Space is a venue to feature the latest in research and entertainment. The current installation is called the “Cloak Room”, a lounge and dating service. Every 30 minutes a DNA mist is emitted which deposits plant-based DNA on visitors. The DNA markers are then interfaced with a social network for patrons to anonymously meet strangers.

Programs1. DNA Cloak2. Molecular Bar3. Sylar dating network4. Art installation5. Lounge

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Sensory Pods is an exclusive area for hotel guests to upload sensory data for a unique check-in and concierge experience.

Programs1. Sensory data input2. Full body scans3. Hotel check-in4. Hotel concierge5. Screens

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Bespoke Apothecary with products and services based on the natural medicinal properties of superfoods.

Requirements Brand book Multi-level 2,800 SF store Physical model

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“A corned-beef sandwich would be sensational, or one of those big fat frankfurters, you know, with the

mustard. But I don’t eat any of that stuff. I haven’t had a frankfurter in, I would say, fourty-five years. I don’t eat

enjoyable foods. I eat for my HEALTH.”

- Woody Allen, Writer and Director

Design Concept of a narrow street entryway funnels into a view of all three conditions:

1. SuperFood Market (Upper)2. Consultation (Street)3. Mixology (Basement)

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Original image:Tilia Americana

PrecedentThe Ambassadors (1533)

An Anamorphic Ceiling connects all three floors.

Partial View = Abstract Full View = Recognition

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Hand drawings exploring the form and expression in charcoal and pencil.

Subterranean Flower Power is a custom wallpaper creating depth through the use of transparency and gradient.

Painted Blurbs is a wallpaper design based on a hand painted image.

Untitled 2014 is a light installation for the IESNYC 2014 Student Design Competition with the theme of a Tactile Experience.

Untitled is a visual experience created with angora yarn and flourescent black light. This installation explores dichotomies: Soft (yarn) vs. harsh (flourescent light) Taut vs. loose yarn tensions

Reflections is a pendant light fixture exploring the effect of moving reflections through angles of refraction.