I am an Interior Architecture graduate with hands-on experience in designing innovative interior architecture projects. My background in Visual and Interior Design enhances my ability to craf tactile and visually appealing spaces. I am driven by a passion for transforming abstract ideas into tangible realities. A dedicated lifelong learner, I am eager to deepen my expertise in architecture and continue building my experience in this dynamic feld.
Personal Information
E-mail：shummartha@gmail.com
LinkedIn：www.linkedin.com/in/marthashum
Portfolio：htps://issuu.com/marthatheshum
Languages
Cantonese Native Putonghua Native English Fluent
Education
Middlesex University London
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Interior Architecture 2：1 Upper Second Class Honours
Hong Kong Community College, Te Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Associate Degree in Environment and Interior Design
Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Work Experience
Hong Kong Disneyland
Part-time Atraction & Guest Service Host
A&B Architects Limited
Part-time Assistant
Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong
Full-time Guest Experience Host
Other Experience
HKT Smart Living Awards 2019 Participant
“My Journey” Proposal Competition 2017/2018 Best Proposal Award
Contents
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Interior Architecture
01
Circular Community Hub 《循・新》
Academic Project • Individual Work Sep2023 - Jan2024
Final Year Project
02
Bubbleland 《泡幻樂團》
Academic Project • Group Work Sep2022 - Jan2023
Hotel Design
Associate Degree in Environment and Interior Design
03
Café x Ceramic 《陶・意》
Academic Project • Individual Work Oct2018 - Dec2018
Cafe Design
Personal Work
04
Birdwatching Time Capsule Cabin 《悅・亭》
Academic Project • Individual Work Nov2017 - Dec2017
Massing x Envelop x Cabin
05
String House 《弦・居》
Competition • Group Work March2019 - May2019
Smart Home Design
06
Academic Project • Individual Work 2011 - 2024
Heritage Studies / M.O.E. /
Painting / Modelling / Lego Design
Co-Life Community Hub 《循・新》
Within contemporary architectural practice, people widely agree that adding integration of sustainability on innovative design can efectively defne solutions to environmental problems.
Sustainability is not just about going green or a trend, it is about regeneration as a goal. It’s not easy to change learned habits, and hard to convince others that doing good for the planet. In consideration of lacks of sense of connection between people right now, I intend to providing a place for local residents to share their waste, such as their time, their rubbish or their technology.
"One person’s trash is another’s treasure, there are probably thousands more of these potential connections out there like this waiting to be leveraged."
Te project aims for using Cheung Hing Industrial building to remodel it in to studio which can recycle and redesign the plastic to be a link for surrounding residents, it aims to allow excellent communication. It is a community vision by providing a place for locals to organise environment-friendly, sustainable workshops and events. On the waste age, the ways of resolving to current waste issues can be shown through design.
One person’s trash is another’s treasure there are probably thousands more of these potential connections out there like this waiting to be leveraged.
||| Cheung Hing Industrial Building |||
||| Co-Life Community Hub |||
Population Census
Unpaid
Kennedy Town is a multicultural district, mainly composed of Chinese and middle-class residents. About 39.7% of the population is aged 40–64, and the elderly population is projected to exceed that of teenagers in the future.
City Usage of Kennedy Town
Cheung Hing Industrial Building
Location：12P Smithfeld, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island
Year of completion：1972
Building Age：51
Property Type：Industrial
Total Floors：14
Number of elevators：2
Te Cheung Hing Industrial Building receives strong sunlight from 9:00am until noon. By 3:00pm, Smithfeld Terrace blocks much of the light. Te front of the building remains open, with only a park and a few trees, allowing for unobstructed air fow.
Topography
Te Cheung Hing Industrial Building sits on a 100m slope, backed by Lung Fu Shan and surrounded by residential areas.
Te diagram shows diferent paterns of foot trafc. Te Cheung Hing Industrial Building, located in a residential area, is mainly frequented by local residents, most of whom are young adults.
Te waste on Cheung Hing Industrial Building generates mainly food and plastic waste. Some co-working ofces and stores on-site ofen leave their waste in the staircase area.
Smithfeld Street and Pocketfeld Street are noisier due to the nearby minibus and taxi stations. Many local residents walk down from upper Smithfeld.
SVegetation
Kennedy Town is a middle-class community with high spending power. Te area is mainly residential, and numerous shops surround the Cheung Hing Industrial Building. Te site is just a 5 minute walk from the MTR station and green minibus stops.
Car parking charge is expensive, and the exterior walls are covered in grafti. With few visitors or tourists, the area sees low foot trafc—mainly from passing residents W
Te Cheung Hing Industrial Building is surrounded by greenery, with Lung Fu Shan at the back and a nearby park.
TKennedy Town’s rich history creates a unique blend of old and new. Te industrial building ofers a potential community space where locals can relax, connect, and discover new opportunities.
Exposed staircase wiring poses a fre hazard, made worse by fammable items and cigarete but s despite no-smoking signs. Unauthorized roofop structures and residents also raise safety concerns.
Target Users
Based on observations, site users are categorized into fve groups: residents, organizations, operators, government employees, and passersby. Residents regularly pass through the Cheung Hing Industrial Building to reach their homes. Organizations and operators manage essential services and work in shif s throughout the week. Government employees and passersby use the site less frequently.
To meet these varying needs, I proposed multifunctional spaces including a reuse studio, workshop, exhibition, retail, social areas, garden, and accessible facilities. Te accompanying 24-hour diagram visualizes user activity based on the opening times of each function, ensuring the site remains vibrant and responsive to the diverse needs of its community.
Residents
Elderly
Family
Housewife
Preschooler
Young Adult
Organisations
Gardener
Sustainability Specialist
Volunteer
Operators
Eco Artist or Designer
Sustainable Retailer
Ecotourism Guide or Host
Government Employees
Cleaner
Passerby
Disabled People
Dog Walker
Tourist
Absorb to Convert
Many people share a common misconception about garbage: Once in the trash, it disappears. Unfortunately, the reality is far more stubborn—waste doesn’t vanish easily. Te phrase “out of sight, out of mind” ofen governs our behavior, leting us forget the consequences of our actions. Tree root, staircase and leaf vein has inspired me. Tey remind me that each of us is like a tree. Our thoughts, emotions, and actions form the leaves—ever-shifing with the seasons of our lives. While these changes seem driven by the external world, what truly determines whether we fourish or fade lies beneath the surface. It's the root of the tree—our essence, our connection, YOU and ME.
Design Concept
TREE ROOT |||
Te varying shapes and branches of roots resemble the complexity of interpersonal relationships—spaces are linked by invisible connections like a root network. Tree roots absorb nutrients from the soil, and waste is collected on the G-2 foor of the building. Evolving into a living architectural structure that connects people, functions, and fows in an organic, symbiotic way.
||| STAIRCAES |||
Li Po Lung Path is a long historical and abandoned staircase, it was a lively public space where people bought and sold snacks, played, and socialized. Over time, this sense of community has faded. By reimagining the staircase as a framework for connection, the building now features social spaces on every foor—reviving the spirit of interaction into a vibrant platform for engagement.
Leaf veins, like tree roots, form vital networks that transport nutrients and symbolize connectivity. Inspired by this natural system, collected waste in the project is reused, recycled, redesigned, and redefned through a series of transformative spaces: RE:Place, RE:Learn, RE:Design, RE:Life, and RE:Grow—each ofering a new phase in the cycle of regeneration.
||| LEAF VEIN |||
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Delaunay
From the cocklof to 2 foor, I opened up the front of the building to create more space. I also removed central areas on the 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 foors to improve visual connections and spatial continuity.
By removing the central spaces on the 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 foors, natural ventilation is enhanced as wind fows freely through the building, encouraging the movement of fresh air.
Smithfeld Terrace blocks much of the natural sunlight, resulting in a dimmer interior. Te walls from the 3 to the 11 foor have been removed, allowing more daylight to penetrate the building.
Removing the walls from the 3 to 11th foor creates visual transparency between the building's interior and its surroundings, allowing users and visitors to see each other and observe the building’s functions.
A courtyard on the 11 foor ofers a shared green space, while climbing plant walls on the 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 foors bring vertical greenery that improves air quality and connects the building's levels naturally.
Staircases in the RE:Place, RE:Learn, RE:Design, RE:Life, and RE:Grow spaces improve circulation and guide visitors through multiple foors, reinforcing the regeneration journey across levels.
Visitors can access all areas via elevator, while added staircases across diferent zones to enhance movement, fexible circulation paths, and create a more welcoming experience.
Each RE:Place, RE:Learn, RE:Design, RE:Life, and RE:Grow space serves a unique role in absorbing collected waste convert into valuable resources. Visitors can engage with the regenerative process through immersive, hands-on experiences.
[1] PLANTING POT
[2] SOIL
[3] PLANT
[4] GALVANISED STEEL
[5] CLIMBING PLANT
[1] GALVANISED STEEL
[2] WOOD
[3] CLIMBING PLANT
[1] CONCRETE
[2] TRANSPARENT GLASS
[3] WINDOWS
RE : Place |||
RE : Place " on G - 2 foor which is a fea market and waste collection centre for people to reduce, reuse, recycle and replace their waste.
Food Bank & Renting Centre
Weekdays feature eco-brand pop-up stores, while other spaces ofer communal areas for people to relax and connect.
Waste collection centres recover usable items like clothing, furniture, and electronics, which can be sorted and fltered to recover usable materials. Tey are sent to reuse studios for refurbishing, repurposing, or resale—giving them a second life and reducing landfll waste.
On weekends, a barter trade market invites visitors to exchange unused items—extending their life and promoting recycling.
/// Eco-Friendly Brand Retail ///
Eco-friendly shops and zero-waste providers ofer innovative solutions that reduce your carbon footprint and inspire others to follow suit.
Donating edible food and usable products to local charities can reduce waste, combat hunger, and protect the environment.For short-term needs, rental centers ofer items like tables, chairs, and decorations.
/// Waste Flea Market on Stall /// /// Waste Flea Market on Staircase ///
/// Food Bank & Renting Centre ///
/// Waste Collection Centre ///
||| RE : Learn |||
" RE : Learn " on 3 - 4 foor which is an exhibition space for people to absorb knowledge about waste in diferent forms and new life.
Exhibition
Methods of Exhibition Production
Exhibition Stand
Wooden Pallet
Te 3 and 4 foors host a variety of exhibitions, including galleries, both long-term and short-term displays by ecological artists, as well as storytelling and interactive experience spaces. To promote sustainability, exhibitions can incorporate reusable materials—for everything from display elements to decorations and tableware.
/// Guest Artist Display Area ///
Te guest artist display area features eco artwork created by environmentally conscious artists. Tis initiative ofers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in sustainability, waste renewal, and creative recycling to observe, learn, and be inspired by the transformative power of eco art.
||| RE : Design |||
" RE : Design " on 5 - 7 foor which is using collected waste on a reuse studio to participate workshops.
Material Library
Reuse Design Studio
3D Printing Lab Exhibition
Guest Artist Display Area
Recycling
Recycle Material
Innovative Recycling Artwork
Recycling Selling
Recycle Material
Reuse Design Studio ///
By establishing reuse studios where artists and visitors can turn waste into new products, communities are empowered to continuously recycle plastic waste—promoting ongoing plastic recycling and reducing pollution.
/// 3D Printing Lab /// /// Material Library ///
printing streamlines the design process, enabling rapid prototyping and the creation of customized parts with increasingly complex geometries. It also promotes sustainability by using recycled materials and supports cleaner, more fexible, and environmentally responsible production chains.
Te materials library ofers innovative and sustainable fooring, tiles, and wallpaper made from recycled waste materials. By turning discarded items into functional design elements, the library promotes circular practices and inspires eco-conscious choices in interior design.
/// Leisure Space ///
3D
When guest artists stay here for exhibitions—sometimes lasting three to six months or even longer—they ofen work late into the night. Te space ofers comfortable accommodation, allowing them to focus on their creative process while feeling at home.
/// Guest Room ///
A shared kitchen and pantry allow people to prepare and enjoy their meals on-site. For guest artists who ofen begin work early and continue late into the night, the space also ofers a spot to rest and recharge during long creative sessions.
/// Communal Kitchen ///
||| RE : Grow |||
" RE : Grow " on 11 foor - roof which is gardening space to showcase how urban farming can be used to reduce the amount of food wasted.
Greenhouse
Solar Energy
Co-Life Community Hub
Processing
Waste Collection Centre
With limited space at home, many people can't grow their own plants. A community hub addresses this by composting local food scraps and ofering an organic planting space where residents grow vegetables and herbs—encouraging sustainability and nurturing an eco-conscious lifestyle with a renewed ecological mindset.
/// Greenhouse ///
Visitors and local residents with a place to rest, relax, and connect with the surrounding environment.
Powering community hub with solar panels harnesses clean, renewable energy from the sun. Tis reduces greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, supporting a more sustainable and energy-ef icient future.
Most parents in urban areas lead busy lives. Unfortunately, this ofen means they prioritize work over spending quality time with their children—playing, talking, and truly geting to know them. Tis project focuses on how design interventions can encourage family interactions and conversations.
Te COVID-19 pandemic has signifcantly altered our social interactions. As a response, we propose transforming an industrial building into a family boutique hotel. Trough design, we aim to address current issues and create spaces that foster connection.
Everyone remembers the joys of childhood, like blowing bubbles in the backyard, laughing together as they burst, or competing to see who could make the biggest bubble or the one that lasted the longest. We designed Bubbleland to be a family wonderland, inviting all families and welcoming our surrounding neighbourhoods.
The innocence of childhood never left, creating interesting moments and unique spatial experiences.
Family Boutique Hotel Design Concept +
Sun Path Midas Plaza blocks sunlight, resulting in less sun exposure around 9:00 am.
Wind Te north wind is stronger because there are no buildings blocking it; only trees remain.
Concept Transformation
Bubbleland draws inspiration from the concept of bubbles. Beyond merely adorning our facade, bubbles permeate the entire interior. We meticulously study bubble shapes and incorporate them into the design of each foor, emphasising safety through curved spaces.
INTERACTIVE
Te hotel features interactive spaces, which could be a café, a reading corner, or a game area scatered throughout.
GATHERING
Creating a social gathering space where people of diferent classes and ages can interact.
NO BURDEN
Here, the audience can indulge in pleasures without interruption, escaping the pressures of reality.
Zoning
16-R/F
Gardening Space
12-15/F
Guest Room
Interactive Space
Leisure Space
10-11/F
Playhouse
Art & Craf Space
Te Bubbleland is one of the structure built with perforated metal facades and wall cladding panels. Perforated metal panels ofers an elegant and modern design alternative, also is an environmentally friendly decorative material.
From the outside, the visitor sees the bubble patern facade which is imitating random organic movements of bubbles. Inside, It can provides privacy and light for the building occupants and also has a dampening efect on road noise.
Build & Design Space
Experiential Learning Space
Lounge
Back Ofce
Leisure Space
G-1/F
Lif Lobby
Car Parking
Playground
On
Te 2 and 3 foors mainly feature the reception area, lobby, and lounge.
the 4 and 5 foors, we ofer a family restaurant and a pizza workshop. Tis creates a spacious social hub where children can share their feelings with parents and other kids.
Te 10 and 11 foors provide children playhouse and handmade workshop, giving children the chance to improve motor neurone skills, dexterity, and creative imagination.
Te 16 foor is a garden, creating a private garden for hotel guest where can escape the reality stress.
Playhouse
Warm colors dominate the elevator, including white, yellow, and brown. Research shows that yellow is associated with joy.
For safety reasons, the guest room feature two distinct wallpapers: wood fabric and sponge. /// Lift Lobby ///
Caferamica
Nowadays, Co-living space is heat topic in Hong Kong recently, it derives many co-living places, such as cafe mix study room, cafe mix workshop etc. I hope to create co-working space to design new cafe vision.
In my design concept, I consider it can has a combination on art element, so my concept is a café combine with the potery and porcelain. Handicraf lovers can promote their work and sell their concept, and provide a place which can atract the handicraf lover. It also can rent out some space for small store to consign for sale, sometime can do the workshop which provide customer make their cup which can use in the cafe.
Cafe Ceramic and Potery
Design Concept +
Caferamica
Target User
Aim & Object
1) Promote the traditional handicraf
2) be the communication platform between the handicraf lovers and the customers
3) Atract other handicraf lover
4) Provide the business platform for handicraf lovers
5) Redefne the cafe vision.
Art Lovers Cofee Lovers
ResidentsTourist
Material
Concrete
Marble Terrazzo Wood
A cafe creates an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to relax, socialize, and enjoy their experience. Large windows and natural light can create a cozy mood and make the space feel more open. Earth tones create a warm and inviting environment, while the use of wood, stone, and plants brings a touch of nature indoors.
/// Cafe ///
A ceramic and potery studio create a welcoming and productive space for artists to explore their creativity and craf smanship. It features dedicated workspaces for artists to create unique products, as well as open areas for workshops and classes that encourage community engagement. Ample natural light enhances the atmosphere, while sof earth tones contribute to a serene working environment.
/// Ceramic and Pottery Studio ///
Birdwatching Time Capsule Cabin
Te Birdwatching Time Capsule Cabin aims to enhance the local bird-watching experience. During regular times, this multifunctional cabin serves as a rest area and pavilion, providing leisure space and a meeting point for both local residents and overseas visitors. It contributes to the vitality of the community. At other times, it transforms into an advantageous lookout point, allowing bird enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in the avian fauna that frequents the area. Te Cabin also showcases the rich diversity of wetland ecosystems in Hong Kong, emphasising the importance of their protection.
Leisure SpaceOrnamental Pavilion Design Concept +
Orginal Stone
Stones exhibit unique forms and diverse surfaces. Selecting the stone’s optimal face and the appropriate angle for display involves becoming acquainted with its distinct characteristics.
Massing Form
Each interlocking piece is irregular. Te process of transitioning from form-making to space-making involves manipulating planar elements to create an interior space. Te variations in massing surfaces can combine to form unique and special confgurations. Tese interlocking forms can serve as retail spaces, outdoor areas, or entertainment zones.
Perforated Envelop Model
In the testing model, we create ‘holes’ on the surface using various shapes, sizes, and arrangements. Tis exploration allows us to assess the level of penetration and lighting quality within the stone’s interior.
The Collocations of the Envelop Interlocking Form
Stone 1 of the Envelop Interlocking Form
Typically, birds tend to hide from people, making it challenging for visitors to observe the birds and animals that inhabit their natural environment. Te Birdwatching Time Capsule Cabin aims to enhance the local bird-watching experience by providing shelters and advantageous lookout points for avid birdwatchers to enjoy spoting these fascinating creatures.
Tis space does not have windows, allowing more sunlight and air circulation. It is an open and unbounded area that feels free. Bird guide signs are posted on the walls on all four sides of the exhibition hall, introducing the birds that ofen appear
Wood
Density Fiberboard
Reused Bamboo
"Health is not only about the body, but also about the health of the mind."
We aspire to support and celebrate the guitarist’s lifestyle by addressing the essentials: ‘Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transportation.’ Inviting friends over for ensemble sessions or jamming allows him to expand his social circle through face-to-face interactions. Music, as an art form, fosters spiritual connections—whether through live performances or online sharing. Our design integrates a small stage within the home, symbolizing the six strings of an electronic guitar.
Smart Home Musician
Design Concept +
(1) Intelligent Lighting Allocation System
Users can select various atmospheres based on their activities, and the lighting adjusts according to the music style during stage performances.
(5) Home Health Inspection System
It can monitor the patient’s pulse, respiratory rate, body temperature and various symptoms, so the doctor can provide health care services.
(2) Humidifier
Te system automatically turns on and of based on indoor humidity data, and it can also create a stage-like atmosphere efect.
(6) Smart Curtain Sensor
Te system automatically detects indoor light levels, adjusts outdoor lighting to flter into the room, and enhances the homeowner’s sleep quality.
(3) Bluetooth Speaker
Strategically placed around the room, it connects to mobile phones and tablet computers, allowing you to play your creations anytime.
(7) Smart Toilet
A sphygmomanometer is integrated into the toilet seat. When the user sits down, it detects blood pressure, and can also collect a urine sample to measure their blood glucose level.
(4) Smart Refrigerator
Te AI system automatically tracks the user’s eating habits and preferences, ofering daily recommendations for healthy meals. It provides details on calories and ingredients, including fat, carbohydrates, and dietary fber.
(8) Smart Bathroom Mirror
The bathroom mirror, connected to the Internet, features a touchscreen display that provides access to news, weather updates, and music.
Heritage Studies
Inherited History
Edwardian Architecture
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
Academic Project • Individual Work
Type Field Trip Proposal
Year Apr2018 - May2018
Location 2 Caine Lane, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Te Old Pathological Institute (1906)
Subsequent to Tai Ping Shan’s plague outbreak in Sheung Wan in 1894, experts were dispatched by the British Goverenment to Hong Kong in 1906 to establish a bacteriological laboratory in order to cope with the plague issue in Hong Kong at that time.
Te Hong Kong Medical museum (1996)
Opened in early 1996, a group of doctors transferred the site into a museum of medical sciences, to introduce the study of medicine and bacteriology in Hong Kong. It is one of the frst museums in world to compare traditional Chinese and Western approaches to medicine and preserved as a Declared Monument. Te use from solve plague problem to be a museum, that mean the medical technology progressed a lot.
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Parapet
Chinese Style Tile Parapet Chimney
Cast Iron Railings
"Toothed" Decoration
Ionic Order
Palladian Windows
"Flying Horse" Decoration
Segment Arched Windows with Keystone
Mean of Escape
Course
Professional Practice
Project Name
Building Regulation Code of Practice for Fire Equipment
During my art lesson on secondary school, I designed outdoor wall art for student council room. During my full-time job at Legoland Discovery Center, I designed a Lego set with an Easter theme.
Vertical Village Light and Shadow
Create three models, each representing a diferent room with distinct proportions. Incorporate openings on the surfaces of each room to investigate how lighting quality varies based on the position, size, and shape of these openings.
By exploring space, material, and form, we will develop a design language for the construction of the fnal model, ‘Vertical Village.’ Tis model represents an imaginative vertical village.
