Alayne Umali Portfolio 2022

INTERIOR DESIGN | SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

ALAYNE DEAUNDREY MENDOZA UMALI | EXPECTED GRADUATION JUNE 2022

umalialayne@gmail.com (951)-507 6986 Atlanta, Georgia LinkedIn: Alayne Umali

INDUSTRY SKILLS

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Space Planning

SOFT SKILLS • Detail-oriented

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AutoCAD, Revit

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Collaborative Work

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Time Management

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SketchUp, Enscape, V-ray

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Storytelling and

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Organization

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Adobe Photoshop,

Conceptual Design

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Written & Verbal

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3D Rendering & Modeling

Communication

SOFTWARE

Illustrator, InDesign •

Microsoft Suite

Academic Projects

EDUCATION Savannah College of Arts and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts | Sept. 2018 - June 2022 •

B.F.A. Interior Design

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Graduating Magna Cum Laude

Colgate-Palmolive HK Ltd | Apr. 2019 - Jun. 2019 • Commercial Design project for Colgate-Palmolive’s Innovation Centre located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

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Execution and development of design in line with brand and business strategy.

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Worked with actual client and presented project pitch and final concept design.

Kids 4 Kids | Apr. 2019 - Jun. 2019 • Designed an activity space that educates children on storytelling and encourages their imagination through stimulation of the five senses using color, patterns, movement.

HONORS

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SCAD Academic Achievement Scholarship

Retail Pop-Up Store STYLENANDA | Sept. 2019 - Nov 2019

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SCAD Dean’s List Honors

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Designed a Commercial Pop-Up store for Korean Contemporary Women’s Fashion Shop

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START Foundation Exhibition 2019

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Coordinated with a Fashion Marketing Senior to develop a design that aligns with the brand’s identity but

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Featured in Metropolis Future 100 2022

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mission Youth Missionary •

Served as a Mission Youth Missionary for 4

Worked with actual client, served hours during theevent, arranged setup and logistics to and from site.

also offer a fresh look for the brand’s upcoming summer collection.

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Incorporated marketing strategies in design; such as suggesting the pop-up stores’ location

Assisted Living Facility (Canterbury Court) in Fall 2020 • Designed the common areas, corridor for Canterbury Court. Undertook concept development, programming, detailed plans (life safety, furniture, finishes), elevations, axons, 3D renders.

years BerkeleyX: The Science of Happiness at Work Professional Certificate •

The Foundations of Happiness

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Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work

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Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work

HarvardX: • Entreprenurship in Emerging Economies

Office Space (Water for People) in Winter 2021 • Designed a 2-floor 11,000sqft office space. Undertook concept development, programming, detailed plans (life safety, furniture, finishes), construction documents, elevations, axons, 3D renders.

Hotel Design (Six Senses by IHG) in Spring 2021 • Worked with a 4-person team and designed an entire ground and second floor with a team. And designed, double bed guestroom suite individually. Undertook concept development, programming, detailed plans (life safety, furniture, finishes), elevations, axons, 3D renders.

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Coordinated with IHG’s Brand Specialist to develop a design that aligns with the brand’s identity.

Amidst hectic schedules and looming deadlines, a of cheap watercolor paint on thin paper created images t balance my fantasies with the realities of the world, driving

The abundance of trinkets and tools tucked in my dresser numbers and symbols. Art was no longer a friend, but a m capture our happy moments, but the sad and angry ones strokes became softer; my love for art was rekindled.

My rediscovery of art took on a different shape, so to speak express my emotions. Interior design is an underappreciat room that I enter is immediately absorbed into my mind’s e perspective in all steps of the design process.

My affinity for art has escalated into an affair that has b dedicate myself to this craft will inspire others to pursue th persevering woman. Ten years from now, I see myself as a

art was, is, and will always be my anchor. Art is not simply a task, but the reflection of my eternal pursuit of beauty. As a little girl, the splash that spoke thousands of words. When I could not find the right words to say, art was a friend who spoke for me and through me. My ability to g me to continue this radical bridging with brushstrokes and lines.

remained untouched because as I grew older, expectations and demands took over. The strokes of my pen turned from curves and lines into mocking enemy. I lacked inspiration and it was difficult to express myself through art. In spite of the difficulty, I realized that art does not only as well. My greatest opponent was not just my responsibilities, but myself as well. As soon as I realized that, my mind became clearer and the

k. I was no longer confined to the margins of paper or the boundaries of canvas—the four walls of a room became a new space in which I could ted art form, as the colors and placement of items have the power to subtly affect one’s mood and boldly influence one’s decisions. Now, every eye as I imagine the space brighter and more beautiful, as well as functional and practical. I enjoy developing solutions that involve the human

been tried and tested over time. I believe my relationship with it is one worth fighting for, as the joyful and fervent dedication with which I heir own passions. Ten years from now I see myself as someone described as: A visionary. Ten years from now, I see myself as a determined and an interior designer able to balance the wonder of my imagination with the tangibility of reality.

- Alayne Umali

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MIXED-USE

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OFFICE SPACE

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RESIDENTIAL

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ASSISTED LIVING

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HOSPITALITY

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CREATIVES

PEARL’S RESILIENCE MIXED USE // CAPSTONE

A wellness and vocational center in the Philippines for young women that encourages social relations and a sense of community to empower these adolescents ages 12-17 to speak up about their abuse.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Pearls are formed from sand entering an oyster as an irritant. The oyster, in an attempt to defend itself from the foreign invasion, surrounds the Pearl with a calcite substance~ which becomes the Pearl.

The irritant becomes the seed of beauty. Like the pearl, adolescents can radiate the beauty that comes from the healing process. Acknowledging where sexual assauult survivors are mentally and embracing resiliency by acknowledging the many layers that come with healing.

Square Footage

Location

Year

15,000 sqft.

Palawan, Philippines

2022

INNOVATION APPLICATION

OPEN COUNSELING OFFICES Designed to do away with stigmas around mental health by opening up the counseling process to the school and vice versa

RECONFIGURABLE SEATING Reconfigurable modular seating and providing spaces that allow for clutter and spaces that hide clutter.

ENCOURAGE AUTONOMY Furniture is set up to allow teens to freely make the space their own. Create space for group interaction and ideation.

POVERTY AIDING IN THE MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN

BUSUANGA

CORON EL NIDO

SAN VICENTE

PUERTO PRINCESA

31.4%

Of children belong to poor families, making them the most vulnerable population groups in society. Hence, there is a need to look after their health and education, welfare and development of the country’s women.

16 y.o.

The “age of consent” is the minimum age a person is considered legally competent to consent to sexual acts. The legal age of sexual consent in the Philippines is 16 years old, one of the youngest in the world.

264%

Increase of technologially-facilitated sexual exploitation of children as the country is battling the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 279,166 cases were received from its Cyberline Trip Report (CTR) hotline last 2020.

PARTI DIAGRAM DEVELOPMENT

VISAYAS

Hidden Beach, Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Inspired by the act of riping off one’s own pearls. Indicating rejection of expectations, objectification and past trauma.

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SAFETY

DIGNITY

COMFORT

COMMUNITY

WELLNESS

PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL.

CELEBRATE POTENTIAL.

HONOR IDENTITY.

ENCOURAGE CAMARADERIE.

SUPPORTS SELFSOOTHING.

MATERIAL PALET TE

Users are welcomed into the facility with a clean and crisp view of the lounge in the corridor that is defined by daylight and with view of the landscape outside as well as the view of the beach. Shades of yellows and greens contrast the ocean’s blues and add warmth into the space signalling a welcoming and friendly environment.

This transitional and reciving space is important to establish the transformative and healing process.

ART CORRIDOR

The art corridor is the space that celebrates the works and craftsmanship of the users or adolescents.

The space cannot be missed as it is adjacent to the bistro which allows them to reflect and contemplate on the artworks. The space is left simple to let the art speak for themselves. A nook is provided for rest and conversation.

ART STUDIO

The art studio is the main space for expression and release. Its an open space with curvilinear walls to rid the feeling of being confined. The space is adjacent to the counseling office for easy accessibility and to promote healthy forms of expression for potentially negative thoughts.

LEARNING LANDSCAPE

The Learning Landscape approaches flexible learning differently. It has varied seating to give the adolescents the opportunity to practice their autonomy and to encourage more informal encounters and conversations.

The curvilinear shape is utilized in all faces of the design to stimulate cognitive thinking and inspire creativity.

LEARNING NOOKS

Learning nooks are essential in the overall design of the space as this provides the sense of being “alone together” and serves as a place of social rest and refuge for adolescents who get easily overwhelmed in social settings.

The library serves the bridge between the wellness and vocational facility. Its tall ceiling emphasizes the lightness the concept demands.

The grid-like shelves is an effort to create a visual break from the entire curvilinear space, instead curves are expressed in the nooks as well as the placement of the furniture.

Nooks are essential in th this provides the sens serves as a place of social who get easily

Curvilinear elements is expressed in the library through the library nooks.

These nooks are more secluded for users who need to take breaks from being immersed with a community set up -- this is emphasized in ceiling height and accessories.

he overall design of the space as se of being “alone together” and l rest and refuge for adolescents y overwhelmed in social settings.

WISDOM. BALANCE. layered purity.

Inspired from the Philippines’ sobriquet as the Pearl of the Orient, a pearl is well-known for its natural beauty.

A pearl is resilient, adaptable, and headstrong. It forces itself to strive under adverse environments. It is made by an irritant but not defined by it. Just like there are several layers to every story and layers to acceptance and healing, the formation of a pearl goes through a painful process involving many layers. A beautiful thing must go through grit. It symbolizes change, oftentimes this comes with setbacks creating a moldable and impressionable journey. Making each pearl unique in its luster and shape.

WAVES office space

Water for People is a global nonprofit organization that helps people bring clean water and sanitation solutions to their communities for generations to come.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This concept acknowledges communication within departments being vital for an entire organization to function seamlessly. A layout that allows for close supervision by creating easy access to key figures acknowledges hierarchy and eliminates the opportunity to promote office politics in the corporate culture. Translucency and honesty are achieved by creating semi-public spaces within each department. Centralized collaborative spaces initiate engagement creating a more integrated and dynamic workforce.

Square Footage

Location

Year

11,000 sqft.

Denver, Colorado

2021

CUSTOM PENDANT

WAVES

OUTLINE

CEILING ELEMENT

The parti diagram is derived from the brand’s logo. The organization represents how translucency is important to fulfill its purpose as a non-profit that aims to help communities who rely on their support to get something as basic as water and is carried through by maintaining the fluidity of design elements.

RECEPTION ELEVATION Easily visible and accessible from elevator access, the reception divides the space into two hallways. The wall’s two different fabrics mimic earth and water with strip light figuratively separating them. This creates visual balance and serves as an acoustical and accent lighting solution. Reception desk and ceiling reflect different undulations of waves, strengthening the idea of the organization’s adaptability.

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NATURAL LIGHT

ENERGY TENANT SPACE NOT IN SCOPE CONSERVATION.

ADAPTABLE FURNITURE

ACOUSTICAL PRIVACY

L AYOUT & COLLORS.

DESIGN ACCOMODATES. TENANT SPACE NOT IN SCOPE

COMFORT & PRIVACY.

WAYFINDING

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LIGHTING & L ANDMARKS.

TENANT SPACE NOT IN SCOPE

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ELEVATOR LOBBY

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Transparency

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HVAC/Mechanical

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Electrical

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Stairs to Second Floor

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HVAC/Mechanical Not In Contract

Electrical

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Acoustical

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Belonging

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Privacy

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Brand Identity

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ELEVATOR LOBBY

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Wayfinding

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Translucency and honesty are achieved   by creating semi-public spaces within each department. The goal is to create 9 an intuitive office layout & flow, use  adaptable modular furniture, and make sure almost all employees has access to views 10.1 of nature. 

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BRAND IDENTITY

MANUFACTURER FINISH STEELCASE

ITEM NAME COLOR/PATTERN CONVENE

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FINISH

72D x 216W x 27 1/2H

LOW PRESSURE LAMINATE

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Seamless.

Seamless: Smooth, streamlined transition of spaces will allow for good work flow and movement within the office space. Shared spaces were intentionally placed in the center of the space to initiate engagement creating a more integrated and dynamic workforce.

Integrated.

Networked.

Integrated: Having managers and employees easily accessible to one another will foster open communication and eliminate office politics. Visible and accessible leaders will support employee growth through hands on supervision and collaboration.

Networked: Minimal to no use of doors, glass partitions create subtle division that allows for open communication. Carpet and ceiling types provide sufficient acoustical solutions.Translucency can really highlight passionate & Engaged Employees and highlight diversity -- fostering a positive workplace environment and becoming a breeding ground for genuine friendships.

WAVES

OUTLINE

CEILING ELEMENT

Ceiling design for the collaborative breakout space is inspired by splashes of water.

Curvilinear lighting was incorporated into the design to add visual interest in the space. It serves as leading line that guides users to other parts of the offices such as the collaboration area and kitchenette.

fluid. dynamic. intuitive.

Minimal to no use of doors, glass partitions create subtle division that allows for open communication.

Carpet and ceiling types provide sufficient acoustical solutions.Translucency can really highlight passionate & Engaged Employees and highlight diversity -- fostering a positive workplace environment and becoming a breeding ground for genuine friendships.

Gossamer micro-living HOUSE

G/F 66 Pak Kok Kau Tsuen, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island Hong Kong

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This concept celebrates Hong Kong’s urban and island life, it combines subtropical elements with raw textures and pastel colors seen in the eclectic city. Comfort and a clean, streamlined, and functional home is top priority. Earthy tones are incorporated in order to add a tropical touch to the space and create a safe and calming place to come home to. Adding local materials such as rattan, cork, concrete supports the client’s sustainable lifestyle and the city’s affinity towards brutalism.

Square Footage

Location

Year

700 sqft.

Lamma Island, Hong Kong

2020

L A M M A I S L A N D KITCHEN

PATIO GUEST ROOM

BATHROOM

LIVING ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

Millwork shows open wardrobe cabinet providing hangning space and built-in chests with drawers and cubby holes for pull-out baskets to elegantly conceal everyday items. The simple use of plywood as a sustainable material takes inspiration from Donald Judd’s iconic Chair 84 design.

r o s y / d e l i c at e / tranquil//

responding with sensitivity.

Millwork and casework are all custom and made to accommodate Hong Kong’s micro-living culture as they aim to inject efficiency and comfort into ultra-small living spaces for rising urban populations. The use of built-in furniture reduces clutter and allows homeowners to have better control of their space.

Networked: Minimal to no use of doors, glass partitions create subtle division that allows for open communication. Carpet and ceiling types provide sufficient acoustical solutions.Translucency can really highlight passionate & Engaged Employees and highlight diversity -- fostering a positive workplace environment and becoming a breeding ground for genuine friendships.

MEMOIRS

assisted living facility

Canterbury Court is Atlanta’s first Continuing Retirement Community promoting independence, autonomy, human dignity, and community.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This concept is rooted from the season of spring, of reaping the fruits of labor and celebrating life. Canterbury Court is a community that is enriched by a collection of stories from residents who come from all walks of life. Primarily evident in the symmetric and centralized layout of the space as it engages the community in conversation and encourages the residents to remain eager to explore and wonder.

Square Footage

Location

Year

3,370 sqft.

Atlanta, Georgia

2020

Arthtritis is the No.1 cause of disability.

44% are over the age of 85.

Disability is a risk factor of depression.

62%

ALFs provide therapy services

Long Term Effects of Chronic Depression

RECEPTION DESK OPTIONS

RECEPTION DESK Universal reception desk further extends the resident’s independence. It complies with ADA as it meets the 11” knee space and 34” work space height dimension.

The wood and concrete used in the reception desk bring a balance of warmth and a rustic feel. The logo is in different recycled brass finishes and reclaimed wood in an effort to pursue sustainability.

The kitchenette meets ADA with the height, ADA compliant handles and a touchless faucet to support people who have arthritis or disabilities in turning knobs.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

TRUST & COMMUNICATION

BIOPHILIC ENVIRONMENTS

PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE

SOPHISTICATION OF LOCALITY.

PROSPECT & REFUGE.

RESTORATION & HEALING

CAPABILITY TO ACT

BY THEMSELVES

FLOOR PLAN

EFFICIENT CIRCULATION

BRAND IDENTITY

PROMOTE VITALITY.

TRADTION & INNOVATION.

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

Seniors who remain inactive have higher risk to depression. Wayinding and comfort theory are key drivers when designing the space. The floor plan is primarily symmetric and centralized in layout as it engages the community in conversation and encourages the residents to explore and move along the common area. Sustainable efforts include the use of photosensors and maximizing the use of floor to ceiling windows for daylight.

MATERIAL PALET TE

BIOPH ILIA

Circulation and a semi-open plan establishes closeness within the community. But still provides enough prospect and refuge and a sense of familiarity to give them the option to retreat and meditate.

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SALUTATIONS

Warm oranges and muted blues tie in with Canterbury Court’s brand as well as provide warmth and contrast needed for the user’s aging eyes. Different colored prints, finishes and feature walls are used to stimulate resident’s tactile receptors and enhance cognitive skills. Most materials and appliances were chosen for the products’ sustainable efforts. Selected varied seating and created varied arrangements in public spaces to accommodate for different social interactions.

HALARA HOTEL DESIGN

Six Senses is an award-winning and very unique IHG hotel group, that offers exceptional guest experiences in remote and exquisite locations, such as coral-fringed bays, and inspiring city districts.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Halara is a greek that means “take it easy” the concept caters and transforms the lifestyle of guests through healthy and mindful living. The facility would provide a holistic approach to diet, exercise, relaxation, and health in an ecologically responsible setting. The semi-open layout establishes closeness within the community and integrates nature into the interior to create unity and balance. Neutrals and textured materials are used to create a timeless, elegant, and calming environment. Its application of curvilinear elements create a fluid form and mimic the pattern of personal growth - a unique and undulating experience.

Square Footage

Location

Year

57,325 sqft.

Alys Beach, Florida

2021

INNOVATION APPLICATION

DIRECT INSPIRATION

SIMPLIFIED FORM

ABSTRACT FORM

CEILING INSTALLATION

WELLNESS

Overall calming interior, with lots of natural light, greenery, again the views that stimulate the mind and bring comfort.

conscious.

Sustainability was primarily implemented through open circulation and conscious material selection and fixtures.

SENSITIVE TO LOCATION

DISTINCT DESIGN.

BALANCE.

SUSTAINABLE.

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ISOL ATED & TRANSITIVE.

HARMONY WITH ENVIRONMENT.

CONTEMPORARY & RUSTIC.

REDUCING FOOTPRINT.

EMPLOYING LOCALLY.

HOLISTIC WELL-BEING.

The design focus was achieving the look and feel of the locality of Alys Beach which is greatly inspired by the aesthetics and architecture of Greece with its white walls and blue accents. Wellness was implemented by creating this overall calming interior, with lots of natural light, greenery, and the views to stimulate the mind and bring comfort.

MATERIAL PALET TE L AMINATE

TADEL AKT

TRAVERTINE

CONCRETE

OAK WOOD

RAT TAN

BRUSHED BRONZE

In Collaboration with Tamara S. Audrey W., Stella Y.

LOBBY LOUNGE

The coconut palm tree is a universal symbol of the tropics. The lounge is inspired by sitting under palm trees swaying overlooking the sea or coastline at sunset. The form is directly inspired from the leaves curling downwards and extended down as an alcove, creating intimacy and engagement with other guests.

DIRECT INSPIRATION

SIMPLIFIED FORM

ABSTRACT FORM

LOUNGE

Alys Beach is greatly inspired by the Me ties in with the Mediterranean aesthetic

Very neutral, light and airy. The coffee nook is a space where you can wait lounge or work while waiting for your food. The layout is very relaxed, understated, and unprompted.

And then place identity theory is applied here through the use of comfortable furniture, providing places to work, providing places to socialize, and through the selection of artworks.

Attention Restoration Theory asserts that people can concentrate better after spending time in nature, or even looking at scenes of nature. It is applied in the living space as guest have generous access to natural light and have overlooking views of nature.

editerranean particularly the aesthetics and architecture of Greece with its white walls and blue accents. Blue doors and a flush mount above it c and creates a sense of entry. The tadalkt material, wall sconces and recessed strip light on the walls creates a subtle rhythm for wayfinding.

Understated elegance.

The art movement that inspired the project is minimalism. This highlights the simplicity and the essence of things through sleek and simple designs. Offering a unique, and understated design to luxury hotel design.

A neutral color palette throughout the guest rooms create a serene look and feel and bring focus to the beach. Various organic and rounded elements come into play in furniture and fixture selection to create a sense of flow.

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The Art of Chinese Paper Folding.

SMALL SCALE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT LOCATED IN CHEUNG SHA WAN BEACH LANTAU ISLAND, HONG KONG Cheung Sha Wan is a rural area in Lantau Island, New Territories. Located between Tonf Fuk and San Shek Wan. The beach is split into two sections, lower and upper beach. Spanning 3km in length, Cheung Sha beach is one of Hong Kong’s longest beaches.

Like folding paper, this is an attempt to design lifeguard pavilion designed to combat coastal erosion, focus on stability, efficiency and aerodynamics.

Paper Cranes.

People

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China

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traditionally very sparing and economical and do not like to see useful material go to waste.

Folding toys for their children from scrap paper became a way to give old materials a new life.

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Traditionally, it was believed that

if

one

folded

1000

origami cranes, one’s wish would come true.

Paper cranes have also become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times.

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the

project’s

The triangle is the strongest shape, is capable of holding its shape, because of its strong base providing

surrounding environment, of

immense support. The triangle is common in all sorts of building supports and trusses. The structure uti-

ubran sprawl, paper cranes

lizes a cantilever beam that allows the overhanging structure to stand freely without additional supports

allude to the litter.

and bracing.

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