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JOELLA LAI

CHAPPAQUA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

Civic Space

FLUSHING HEART HEALTH

Healthcare

HOTEL MARINEAUX

Hospitality

CHAPPAQUA CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

TYPE: CIVIC SPACE

SKILLS: RHINO, ENSCAPE, PHOTOSHOP

Libraries are vital civic spaces housing a wealth of knowledge while serving as a community hub. Its impact on children resembles the butterfly effect where a child’s favorite story can spark a lifelong journey of curiosity, creativity, and learning.

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

USER GROUPS

The children’s library serves a wide range of user groups from toddlers to adults.

Infants - Toddlers

Third-Fifth Graders

NOISE

As the children’s library is connected to the larger Chappaqua Public Library, louder areas are placed further away from the entrance.

Adults (Teachers & Parents) Loud Moderate

3 THIRD-FIFTH GRADERS AREA

Curved, flowing forms create a monolithic environment that engages both the visual and tactile senses. Entering the space becomes an experience that sparks curiosity and comfort in people of all ages.

4 TODDLER AREA

Carnegie (Colorado 6884 | 9)

Luum (Modulus | Masonry)

Designtex (Velvet Corduroy | Camine)

Flor (Made you Look | Blush)

NaughtOne (Percy Chair)

NaughtOne (Tun Side Table)

FLUSHING HEART HEALTH

TYPE: HEALTHCARE

SKILLS: REVIT, ENSCAPE, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

Flushing Heart Health is an outpatient heart clinic serving the residents of Flushing. This modern clinic is driven by concepts of rhythm, santuary, and expansiveness to create a warm, welcoming space. Hints of Asian-inspired design is incorporated to bring a sense of familiarity for the patients. Organization of the space is connected to the anatomy of the heart allowing for easy wayfinding and clear division of spaces.

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

LIGHTING LEGEND

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CIRCULATION

Patients receiving treatment in the exam rooms are positioned at the heart of the clinic. The shape is also reflected in the skylight, which brings additional natural light into the space.

EXAM ROOMS

1 EXAM ROOM

Designtex (Cirrus | Sand)

Designtex (Felt 2mm | Nettle)

Designtex (Billiard Cloth | Storm Cloud)

Designtex (Current | Misty Gray)

HOTEL MARINEAUX

TYPE: HOSPITALITY

SKILLS: REVIT, ENSCAPE, PHOTOSHOP

Anchored in Montréal’s history and cultural identity, Hotel Marineaux draws inspiration from the city’s geographic location at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. The design adopts a sculptural, abstract language that evokes the essence of ships, water, and movement. Taking a modern approach not only explores the contemporary expression of flow and connection, but more importantly honors Montréal’s legacy as a vibrant port city and crossroads of trade, culture, and creativity. Sculptural, curving walls shape the interior, guiding guests through a river-like circulation that begins the moment one enters the building. A rich interplay of metallic finishes and lustrous fabrics capture the reflective quality of water, introducing moments of sparkle that infuse the space with a sense of grandeur and contemporary luxury.

INSPIRATION IMAGES

HOTEL CAFE

Vestibule Lobby/Check-In

Lounge Elevator Bank Cafe Restaurant Public Program Semi Public Program

The large, ship-like feature serves to separate the hotel into two halves vertically. One half is dedicated to serving hotel guests (lobby/ check-in and hotel lounge). The other half contains the public-facing program, such as the cafe and restaurant. This was intentionally designed to contain louder program areas to one side of the hotel.

LOBBY/CHECK-IN

CAFE

RESTAURANT

The first floor of the hotel features cooler-toned materials and finishes paired with neutral color-temperature lighting, evoking the diffused quality of afternoon light at a port. The second floor transitions into more night-time program (restaurant and bar) with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. Warmer color temperature lighting with reflective, shimmery materials mimic the golden glow emanating from windows as you view a harbor at night.