Shui Chinese Cultural CenterThesis Project

ConceptShui is a Chinese cultural center that introduces the culture through

the arts, of tea drinking and brush painting calligraphy. Shui in Chinese

means water and it is the key element in tea and brush painting callig-

raphy. The flow of water is interoperated by the flow of the space.

The cultural center is a place that showcases different tradition with new

types of tea and tea drinking. Also it is a place that showcases tradition

and modern arts. The center allows visitors to experience tea drinking,

while looking at artwork in the gallery, where both the tea area and

gallery are connected. The significant of having the tea area connected

and integrated to the art gallery is that traditionally tea drinking was

done outdoors and while discussing painting or calligraphy. The plant-

ers surrounding the mezzanine and the green wall relates to the tradi-

tion of drinking tea in nature which sets the atmosphere..

The concept for Shui is the combination of tradition and modern. The

idea of modern contemporary design infused with traditional Chinese

practice. Taking tradition and break away from it by modernising tradi-

tion. To reintroduce tea drinking with art, a spiraling experience in to

the past.

(Ferrante, 2006) (Asghar , 2011)(Feng , 2008)

Southern China rural

typography: multi-

ple levels inspiration

for stairs landing and

mezzanine

Spiral water vor-

tex inspiration for

emerging both tradi-

tions with modern

and tea with art

interoperated with

the curved walls and

stairs

Inspiration for how

things are connected

with each other where

the river meets the

mountains

Mezzanine Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Section Elevation

Section cutting through tea area, gallery area and retail area.

Section shows front view of entrance looking through to back tea area.

Perspectives

Perspecive of tea area

Perspective of front entrance

Perspectives

Perspective of gallery looking up towards bulkhead

Perspective of tea landing area

Perspective of tea area looking down in to gallery

Detail Drawings

Detail Drawings

Detail Drawings

SEPHORA DESIGN COMPETITION

Black Box

Sephora’s black box is a unit that can be easily taken apart and reassembled in different locations. Black box is de-signed to carry Sephora’s top of the line products and pro-motes them in different location/events. The box contains six moveable units three on each side and they are 3’by8’by 8’. The whole unit is a rectangle that opens up to a floor space.

The units are built from wood with a natural black stain to promote Sephora’s naturally gorgeous line by using natural materials. The black stain relates to Sephora’s branding the name “Black box”. Reinforcing this to the space resembles a giant make-up box with its technique of extending outwards and opening up.

Each movable unit has products on one side with a illuminated backing to highlight the product and a smart screen that runs ads and/or tutorials on Sephora’s products such as their new natural line. There is also additional shelving under the smart screen for more product display for the products that the smart screen ad is promoting. The units create a linear display which highlights the central area where the make-up studio is lo-cated. In the studio, consumers receive advice from a cosmetic consultant during make-over. There is also a large mirror that allows other to see the make-over process. Also leading to the center studio is a red carpet which ties back to Sephora’s colour scheme and the studio lighting that helps light up the space giv-ing off a glamorous atmosphere much like Sephora’s branding.

CONCEPT

PLAN

STORAGE

MAKE-UP STUDIO

MOVEABLE SHELVINGUNITS WITH SMARTSCREEN ADVERTIS-MENTON THE BACK AND PRODUCTS IN THE FRONT

CASH AND WRAP AREA

STORAGE UNIT WITH SLIDING DOORSAND GRAPHIC AD COVERING THE DOORS

CASH AND WRAP AREA

SMART SCREEN ADVERTISE-MENT

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

PATTERNED BLACK AND TRANSPAR-ENT TENT INCCORPORATION OF SEPHORA’S BRANDING

TENT IS FOR EXTERIOR WEATHERS, SIGNAGE, AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING FIXTURES

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A - 8’L BY 2.5’D BY 3’H SHELVING UNIT’S SPACE FOR DISPLAY WITH ILLUMINATED BACKING THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE PRODUCTS

B - STUDIO SPOT LIGHTING IS PUT INTO PLACE TO LIGHT UP THE SPACE WHILE GIVE OFF THAT GLAMOROUS RUNWAY ATMOSPHERE.

C - SHELVING UNITS COULD BE EASILY PUSHED TO THE CENTER FOR A TEMPORARY CLOSING OR LEAVE FOR OVER-NIGHT. SIMPLY TURN

THE LAST TWO UNITS AROUND TO SECURE THE PRODUCTS.

D - SHELVING UNITS MADE FROM NATURAL BLACK STAINED WOOD.

E - TAKE A WALK ON THE RED CARPET LEADING TO THE CENTER MAKE-UP STUDIO, WHERE SEPHORA COSMETIC CON-SULTANT WILL GIVE

STORFRONT VIEW

A

B

B C C

ED

BACK VIEW

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F - SMART SCREEN ADVERTISEMENTS THAT RUNS SEPHORA’S ADS AND TUTORIALS. THE SCREENS ARE ULTRA SLIMING THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BE PLACE IN TIGHT LOCATION.

G - BLACK AND TRANSPARENT TENT FOR OUTDOOR WEATHER. THE TRANSPARENT PART ALLOWS NATURAL LIGHT TO ENTER. THE

PATTERN RELATES TO SEPHORA’S BRANDING

H - ADDITIONAL SHELVING WITH PRODUCTS THAT THE SMART SCREENS ARE PROMOTING

I - STORAGE UNIT WITH VINYL GRAPHICS ON DOORS

J - CASH AND WRAP AREA

SECTION

KL

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K - MOVEABLE PARTITION WALL WHICH IS ALSO A SMART SCREEN THAT RUNS ADS AND PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS

L - SMART SCREEN ADVERTISEMENT

M - FRONT SHELVING

N - CASH WRAP AREA

O - BACK SHELVING

P - WHEELS ON THE BOTTOM OF SHELVING FOR EASY MOBILITY

The Black Box can be set-up indoors or outdoors, promoting their Natu-rally Gorgeous line and targeting individuals who enjoy natural prod-ucts. If the Black Box is set outdoors, tents could be set up that resembles the center tent that is above the studio which can be easily packed away when promotion is done. Each unit would be rolled onto a truck and shipped to the next location.

ASSEMBLE & DISMANTLE

QR

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U

V

Q - LIGHTS WILL BE TAKEN DISMANTLE BEFORE SHIPPING TO NEXT LOCATION

R - TENT WILL ASSEMBLE AND DISMANTLE ON SITE AND PLACE IN TO TRUCK TO BE SHIP TO NEXT LOCATION

S - STORAGE UNIT HAS WHEEL ON THE BOTTOM FOR EASY MOBILITY

T - THE RED CARPET WILL BE ROLLED UP AND PLACED IN THE TRUCK FOR SHIPPING

U - STOOLS ARE NOT MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL BE MOVE ON TO THE TRUCK AND SHIP TO TO NEXT LO-CATION

V - SHELVING UNITS HAS WHEELS ON THE BOTTOM FOR EASY MOBILITY SO THE UNITS WILL BE ROLLED ON TO THE TRUCK AND SHIP TO NEXT LOCATION

Project: Retail

Healing Aura is a natural healing herbs and crystals boutique. The entrance is from the side opening in to a grand curve shelf display of herb products. The trans-parent container shows off different colours of herbs. With the accommodation of the indoor green garden with natural wood flooring, mill-work build with natural wood and stone gives off a tranquil atmosphere which relates back to the Healing Aura’s product.

RETAIL PROJECT

RETAIL PROJECT

Render Plan

Render Section Elevation

RETAIL PROJECT

AutoCad 3D Storefornt View

AutoCad 3D Top View AutoCad 3D Isometric View

RETAIL PROJECT

Storefront Elevation

Section

Project: Northern Ontario mobile paediat-ric Haematology clinic

The purpose of this project is to design a paediatric clinic that allows transportation from one site to another made from shipping containers. The design breaks away from the traditional styles and is infused with the concept of “taking you away” from a typical boring clinic. It is design to help the patients by bringing them way to a mythical paradise where they can relax while accepting treat-ment. The design is made up of a calm co-lour palette that is inspired by the beach. For the children there is a mythical friendly drag-on at the children waiting area to encourage their imagination. In the center of the clinic is a court yard where a Zen healing garden is put in to place so no matter which room the patient is in they are able to look out to nature with large windows that allows natural light that giving a sense of tranquility.

PEADIATRIC CLINIC

AREA AND ROOM LEGENDA.MODULE 1: Pre and Post TreatmentA1 Reception and waiting areaA2 Resource/Educational area A3 Consultation Support Room A4 Exam Room A5 Counselling Support Room A6 Pharmacy

B.MODULE 2: Chemotherapy Treatment B1 Open Treatment AreaB2 Closed Treatment Room

C.MODULE 3: Administration and Staff AreaC1 Staff Lounge and KitchenetteC2 Shared Workstation (2)C3 Private Office for Medical Secretary C4 Workstation for Social WorkerC6 File Storage C7 Multi-Purpose Room (Printing, Copying, Faxing, etc)

D.MONDULE 4: Medication LabE.MODULE 5: Outdoor Amenity F1 Unisex, Barrier Free Washroom F2 Clean/Soiled Linen Storage F3 Energy Storage System

PEADIATRIC CLINIC

PEADIATRIC CLINIC

Section Elevation of Reception Area

Section Elevation of Office Area

PEADIATRIC CLINIC

Project: Winery

Winemaking is like a timeline it’s a process that takes time to perfect. There is a long history in winemaking and new technology are added to efficient the process and quality. The design is based on the concept of a time line that branches into different paths. The space evokes a sense of sociabil-ity as well as a sophisticated and rhythmic atmosphere.

WINERY PROJECT

Dining and Kitchen Area:

The dining area also would act as a multi-purpose for meeting or other activities. That is why the furniture is detachable and it’s easy to move to accommodate more space. For even more space the glass wall partition that divides the dining and kitchen could open up to accommodate more people if needed. The partition could also act as a barrier to isolate order from the kitchen.

The kitchen runs cooking class throughout the year. The winery is well known for the special cooking classes where organization would learn to cook and sample their food in the dining that is why they are so close to-gether. The partition act as a divider that separates the rooms the change of material on the floor also acts as a divider.

WINERY PROJECT

Entry:

Timeline being the concept the entry is transform in to a time tun-nel to transport the consumer to an ultimate winery experience that is different from its time. The linier metal panels act as a transition from the outside that guides the consumer through a path opening in to the winery.

WINERY PROJECT

Chair Design:

The chair is inspirited by Calatrava. The purpose of a chair is for a person to sit on. So with Calatrava in mind the chair should relate back to the human body. He also uses a lot of curves and arc throughout in his design. That is why I design the chair represents the human rib cage protecting the heart. The rib cage is the part that surrounds the read cushion much like the rib cage that sur-round s the heart. The heart is the red cushion in the center soft like the heart.

CHAIR PROJECT

CREATIVE QUOTE DESIGN

FLORAL DESIGN

FLORAL DESIGN