PORTFOLIOMengxue Ma

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

2.HOTELDESIGN

3.HEALTHCARE CENTERDESIGN

4.INTERGENERATIONALCENTER DESIGN

ART DECO LOFT

The loft is located on the 16th floor of the McGraw-Hill Building in New York City with views to the east and south streets.

The building is cited as a landmark of Art Deco design and the client wants his interior to match the building’s exterior style.

Design ProcessSelectively used traditional Art Deco style and incorporated new elements into the design to seek a more modern and diversified expression of this style.

Radial light Geometric shape Detail work Golden line

The inspiration originated from Art Deco style buildings, such as the Chrysler Building.

Some furniture and design details came from the movie – The Great Gatsby.

Architectural Appearance

Art Deco survey poster Door Table Mirror Screen

Design Development

First Model Developed Model

Entry

Kitchen

Living room

Bedroom

Laundry

Working area

Masterrestroom

Restroom

Dining room

Bubble Diagram

Desirable adjacent

Mandatory adjacent

Remote

Entry areaGuest toilet

KitchenLaundry

Dining roomLiving room

Working roomBedroom

Master toilet

Matrix

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First Floor

Floor Plan

Elevation

The living room, dining room, kitchen, shared restroom, and laundry are located on the first floor. The color used on the wall is navy blue to demonstrate the temperament of mature and stable. Golden lines act as decorative materials on armrests, handles, and so on.

Color Palette

Furniture Selection

Living Room Overview

Second Floor

Floor Plan

Elevation

The bedroom, working room, and master toliet are located in the second floor. Customized Art Deco style furniture, such as cabinet, door and screen will make the space more chic. In addition, the customized screens on the second floor will produce different shadows to enrich the space

Furniture Selection

Bedroom

Bedroom

THE REDESIGNED HOTEL

A scenic spot in the intangible Cultural Heritage Park becomes the site of the design.

The traditional Chinese-style exterior buildingcontains the combination and contrast betweenChinese and western culture, thought, and design.

Site Analysis

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Do Small Things With Great Love

Under the promotion of globalization, Chinese and western cultures influence each other. Based on inheriting Chinese traditional culture, western design ideas are integrated to achieve the unity of fashion and classics.

Contracted western furniture and Chinese style detailed adornment work in a common space. It is the communication that crosses times.

In order to enjoy the scenery better and enrich people’s sight, the French windows are widely used in the building. It also allows more natural sunlight into the room to save energy.

LobbyFloor Plan

The Front Gate The Courtyard

The First FloorThe lobby and the central courtyard are on the ground floor. There is a public coffee shop in the west and guests who are not staying in the hotel can also take a rest or eat something. In addition, there are five basic rooms in the east section.

Floor Plan

Coffee ShopThe coffee shop has two floors and most of the space on the second floor is shared with first floor.

One access can lead guests to the outdoor seating area.

Model

Coffee ShopCoffee Shop

The Superior Suite

Floor Plan

Superior Suite

Seating Area Restroom

The superior suite are in the second floor of the building. The suite is larger than the basicsuite and the interior is more decorative.

The Family Suite

Floor Plan Model

Rendering

Outside View

Seating Area

F, F & E

The family suite has two bedrooms and a larger living space, and it is suitable for multiple people or family travel guests.

"CINCY"INSPIRATION

CENTER

The "Cincy" Inspiration center acts as a safe haven as well as a spark for imagination in children.

The project is a diverse facility serving children of the Cincinnati area with a library, children's activity centers, pediatric center and a café. The tree house is our source of inspiration.

Design DescriptionThe building was constructed in 1925 and is currently the studio of Lightborne Communications, a video production company. The structure is located on 14th street near the main street entertainment district. This is the Over-the-Rhine district of downtown Cincinnati.

We plan to create a center to bring together families and spark creativity in children with a library, pediatric office, café, and a structured activity space.

Activity Center:Age specific centers for children whoage 3-including separate activity areas, a craft area, and an exterior space forgardening and gross motor activities.

Library:Study and homework/collaborationareas, separated spaces for reading, stacks for book storage, as well as computer blocks for research.

Café:Small commercial kitchen, seating for50 customers, low seating and bistro seating including a station for ordering.

Pediatric Center:Waiting areas for adults and children, reception and administration areas, nurses stations, staff lounge and workroom, and 6 children's exam rooms.

Source of Inspiration

Design ProcessAdjacency Diagram SketchSchematic

Pediatric

Café

Café

First Floor and Second Floor

Superior Suit

Floor Plan

Color Palette

Café

Reading Area

Floor Plan

Third Floor, Fourth Floor, and Fifth Floor

Pediatric Exam Room

Activity Center

Exam Room

Treehouse

Floor Plan

Floor Plan

DESIGN CONCEPT

Manmade structures based on the superiority of nature compose the idea of Organic Modernism to form our intergenerational center.

Natural materials were used to provide contrast in texture indicating hard or soft applications as well as to contrast one room from another.

This center creates a balanced co-existence between human development and nature.

INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER

Design Objective

The building will consist of using mostly natural materials and provide elements of nature to affect human behaviors.

The assisted living and child center are across from each other to promote interaction occur within the hallways and activity centers.

The design of the environment should be people-oriented, so that people feel safe and comfortable.

The design will maximize southern exposure and apply plant life within each space.

Elderly Community

ChildcareCenter

Shared SpaceColor Palette

Lobby/Waiting Area

Lighting Plan Elevation

SketchThe use of neutral yellow gives a warm feeling because the lobby is the first impression of this center. Walnut and marble used in the space maintain the Organic Modern concept.

Waiting Area

Care Unit There are three units of elderly community - independent unit, assisted unit, and care unit. Elderly people who live in the care unit sometimes need the help of nurses in their daily lives.

Floor PlanSeating Group Schematic

Room Finish ScheduleRoom Name Flooring Base Wall North Wall

EastWall

SouthWallWest

Ceiling

Lobby 1 23 14/24 14/24 14/24 14/24 28

All Restroom 1 23 14 14 14 14 28

West Corridor 1 23 5 5 5 5 28

Living Area 1 23 6 6 6 6 34

Staff Station 25 23 9 9 9 9 28

Kitchen 2 23 16 16 16 16 28

Dining 2 23 N/A N/A N/A N/A 34

Elderly Bedroom 25 24 10 10 10 10 28

Elderly Restroom 30 24 17/11 17/11 17/11 17/11 28

Finish ScheduleCode Color Material Description (Mfg. Name, #, Size, Qty.)

1 Off White Porcelain Tile Tilebar, Instinct White, 32”W *32”L, 10mm Thickness

2 Gary Porcelain Tile Tilebar, Instinct Dark,24”W*32”L, 10mm Thickness

5 Off White Paint Sherwin Williams, Ivory Lace, SW7013, eggshell

6 Beige Paint Sherwin Williams, Patience, SW7555, eggshell

9 Blue Paint Sherwin Williams, Tradewind, SW6218, matte

10 Yellow Paint Sherwin Williams, Captivating Cream ,SW6659, eggshell

11 White Paint Sherwin Williams, Spinach White ,SW6434, eggshell

12 Red Paint Sherwin Williams, Oak Creek ,SW7718, eggshell

14 White Paint Sherwin Williams, High Reflect White, SW7757, eggshell

16 Light Gary Ceramic Tile Tilebar, Enigma Light Gary, 2”W *8”L, 9mm Thickness, polished

23 White Rubber Tarkett, Thermoset Rubber Wall base, 4” L

24 Dark Brown Rubber Tarkett, Thermoset Rubber Wall base, 4” L

28 White Ceiling Tile USG Eclipse High NRC, 2’ x 2’ 7/8, 76520

29 Dark Brown Resilient Vinyl Shaw Industries, Canton Street, 7’ x 48” 00769

30 Crema Marfil & Dark Emperador

Marble Tile Tilebar, Octagon Crema Marfil & Dark Emperador Marble Tile, 12”*12”, polished

34 White Ceiling Tile Proceilingtiles, coffered ceiling tile, 24”W*24”L,Vinyl

Dining Area Schematic

Code Key

Floor Plan Wood Upholstery F, F & E

Care Unit Bedroom Sketch Computer Rendering

LEEDSupportMaterial

B-1 N-1 C-1

Director Office

School Age Bedroom

Floor Plan

Dimensions F, F&E. Specification

Floor Plan

F, F&E

C-3

C-2

D-1 B-2

N-2

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