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Selected Work 2022-2024 Expected Graduation May 2024 Pratt Institute - Interior Design
Nima Luorong Interior Design Student
A master’s degree in interior design is vital for developing the skills and knowledge for my goal of reaching a new approach to a modern interior design. The excellence and outstanding training of the Pratt Institute, in particular, would help forge a pathway toward the practice of Interior design that would enable me to truly express myself across a diverse network of Tibetan, Chinese and global communities. Through my study of interior design as an undergraduate, I had developed skills in problem-solving and accommodating individual preferences and desires. In growing into the world of interior design, I hope to expand beyond this narrow practice of finding solutions into the broader practice of shaping ideas and impacting others’ actions and thinking. This next stage of my journey, I believe, will guide me through a journey that will help cultivate a new way of architecture and interior design in a rapidly modernizing world.
NIMA LUORONG Interior Design Student
CONTACT
WORK EXPERIENCE
347-830-4567 Brooklyn, NY lluorong@pratt.edu
J U N I O R DE S I G N E R I N T E R N
GA group inc, NewYork City, USA, MAY 2023 – PRESENT Collaborated on design projects with Senior Designer,
EDUCATION MAS TER O F F I N E A R T S , I N T E R I O R DE S I G N 3.96/4.00 G PA
PRATT INSTITUTE Full Scholarship
Brooklyn, USA 2022 - MAY 2024
Design Director, or Principal, ensuring: Adept 3D studies Careful material selection Design
development
under
the
Design
Director's
guidance Utilized
design
tools
like
Rhino,
Grasshopper,
and
Enscape, contributing to planning with AutoCAD. B AC H ELOR O F IN TE R IOR D E S IGN
Supported post-production tasks, excelling in Photoshop
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
for image enhancement and 3D renderings to refine
Scholarship Recipient
visual presentations.
Ontario, Canada 2017-2021
PEER TUTORING
PRATT INSTITUTE, Brooklyn, USA
SKILLS Revit * AutoCad * Enscape
Jan 2023 – September 2023 Offered
comprehensive
student
advising
for
both
undergraduates and graduates, covering: Adobe Creative Suite
Course selection and planning Software tutoring in Revit and AutoCAD
Rhino * & Grasshopper Enscape DR A F T I N G T E CH N I CI A N
SketchUp
Planitar, Kitchener, Canada, March 2021 – October 2021 Produced
floor
plans
using
LANGUAGE
incorporating
Mandarin (Native)
data, alongside panoramic images.
English (Professional)
Maintained
Tibetan (Native)
standard of client services.
a
layout,
dimensions,
commitment
to
iGUIDE and
delivering
software,
photographic
the
highest
CONTENTS
PLAY OF PARALLAX A Community center in East Village, Manhattan
IMMINENT GARDEN Office Project In Brooklyn Navy Yard
ART DE VIVRE Hospitality Project In Manhattan
JUXTAPOSED OLD AND NEW Private Residential In Brooklyn
COMME DEGACONS Retail Showroom In Kyoto, Japan
FORM FLOR LOUNGE DESK
Furniture as Architecture
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PLAY OF PARALLAX
Client Project : Charas Community in East Village Year : Spring 2023 Software : Revit, Enscape, PS, AI, AutoCad If we allow magazine photos or screen images to replace the experience of experiencing architecture, our ability to connect with the physical world and our relationship with it may be disrupted. Parallax, which refers to the multiple interior perceptions that result from changes in the viewer’s position, is a crucial concept in this project. This concept is achieved by layering elements of different sizes and distances to create the illusion of depth and dimensionality.
This design technique is highly influenced by Borromini’s use of false perspective, which achieved both vertical and horizontal space through the use of multiple vanish points. By engaging the body with multiple dynamic perspectives and ambiguous visual and physical connections, users can develop a dialectic understanding between themselves and the interior architecture. The progress of the spectator through the notion of parallax forcefully encourages exploration and interaction with the space.
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Building Section
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Design Concept: Parallax (visual ambiguity)
Palazzo spada- false perspective- Francesco Borromini
Exploration of Forced Perspective views in physical models
By engaging the body with multiple dynamic perspectives and ambiguous visual and physical connections, users can develop a dialectic understanding between themselves and the interior architecture. The progress of the spectator through the notion of parallax forcefully encourages exploration and interaction with the space.
Exploration of forced perspective view in project site building
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Building Site- East Village Manhattan
To provide exceptional interior space that is intended to help its users evolve from a state of inequity or segregation to one in which they feel included, involved, and cared for in the community of east village. The goal is beyond a simple renovation of the interior but use the design as a tool to promote equality, inclusivity and accessibility for all members of the East Village Community and beyond. The Charas Community Center must be able to benefit not only its users but also the entire community.
Building main entrance
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RECTION & INCLUSIVE HALL WAY PATH TO TERRACE & ABOVE GROUND CAFE PLACE STAFF OFFICE & FACILITIES FEMALE WASHROOM MALE WASHROOM FRONT ENTRANCE
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1 1/2" THICH SOLID WOOD MAPLE WOOD TABLE TOP ON PRECAST STEEL FRAME.
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STEEL WELDED JOINTS PRECAST STEEL FRAMING HOLLOW INSIDE AND 1/2" THICH FRAME WITH TOTAL OF 3 1/8" FRAME
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26" HEIGHT STOOL
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Stair guard built in bar table detail
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SECOND FLOOR STORAGE
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CHANGE ROOM
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SAUNA SPA
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MEDITATION ROOM
FITNESS CENTER
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WELLNESS CENTER INCLUSIVE LOUNGE DINING ROOM KITCHEN FEMALE WASHROOM MALE WASHROOM
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YOGA STUIDO
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COLD ROOM
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SHARED OFFICE FOR NGO INCLUSIVE LOUNGE EMPLOYMENT HELP CENTER ADULT HELP CENTER / LEARNING FEMALE WASHROOM MALE WASHROOM
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SHARED OFFICE FOR NGO
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FIFTH FLOOR SCALE: 1/8”=1’-0”
Stair guard built in bar table section
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3/4" PLYWOOD SUBSTRATE FINISHED FLOOR
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IMMINENT GARDEN
Client Project : The Agency (corporate office design) Year : Fall 2022 Software : Revit, Enscape, PS, AI, AutoCad Immanent Garden is a modern, open-concept style office for the innovative company, The Agency T&A. Mimicking an indoor garden, the space offers immeasurable benefits to the workplace. The circular geometry and lush greenery create a sense of intimacy while encouraging free and flexible interaction between employees. The use of indoor plants not only improves indoor air quality and reduces noise, but also boosts motivation and contributes to the overall well-being of the workplace. The goal is to create a sense of community, unlike traditional workplaces, by providing multiple gathering places for employees to enjoy.
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Building Section isometric
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Design Concept: Hospitality +Well being
Isometric view with Living building
Central Garden Hub
Vertical Circulation
Vertical circulations are not just for employees but also used as seating and lounge areas. The juxtaposition of two stair forms are way-finding strategies, geometric as public and curvilinear as personal space.
Site
Location: Building 77 Located in 141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
“Building 77 is now regarded as a recognized model of high density urban manufacturing. Home to companies in fields from fashion to technology.” (Brooklynnavyyard.org)
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15th floor 6’
16th floor 12’
24’
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1. Wood Framed Concrete Wall 2. White Oak Wood 3. Carpet Tile 4. Wood Floor 5. Porcelain Tile 6. Linear Suspended Light 7. Soft Seating 8. Spot Light 9. Leather Finished Lounge Seating 10. Fabrics
Material palette
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ART DE VIVRE
Client Project : Accor Sofitel hotel Design Competition with Shan Zhang Year : Fall 2022 Software : Rhino, Enscape, PS, AI, AutoCad Situated in the vibrant core of New York City, our envisioned Sofitel hotel epitomizes the trans-formative allure of “Art DE Vivre,” offering patrons a respite from the urban hustle into an immersive realm of natural surroundings inspired by the French lifestyle. Within this luxurious setting, the hotel becomes a sanctuary, inviting guests to transcend the ordinary and immerse themselves in a lavish fusion of cosmopolitan vibrancy and refined European charm, where every moment is adorned with casual but sophisticated indulgence.
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Building Section isometric
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JUXTAPOSED OLD AND NEW
Client Project : A complex family in Brooklyn NY. Year : Fall 2022 Software : Revit, Enscape, PS, AI, Auto Cad Brownstone houses in Brooklyn serve as an excellent representation of past history, from the mid-19th century to artistic movements that emphasized the honest expression of building elements and the integration of natural materials like brick. This family includes elderly parents, teenagers, and young children. The interior space is designed to be fully accessible for seniors and includes an intergenerational connection space that brings the family together during the pandemic. The design approach uses the juxtaposition of preserving the past and developing the future, with a focus on material usage, spatial planning, and universal design at ground level, as well as an honest expression of the built materials. Sustainability is also a priority, with the inclusion of comprehensive layered lighting, maximum daylight penetration, and the use of sustainable materials.
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Building Section isometric
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Design Concept: Juxtapose old and new Beams and columns Load bearing wall
Two adults Single mother & son &baby Public living &dining Seniors
Elderly parents couple Two adults Mother w/baby & child Public path
Existing brick wall Black steel column & beam
Location: 165 Gates Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238 Demographic:There are 27,659 residents in Clinton Hill, with a median age of 33. Of this, 45.7% are males and 54.3% are females. Brownstones are typically brick structures with distinct windowsills, lintels, and front stoops that are also made of stone.
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Fourth floor
3’
6’
Cellar floor
12’
Ground floor
Second floor
Third floor
Building section
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COMME DEGACONS
Client Project : Corporate design Kyoto Japan. Year : Fall 2022 Group work with Katy and Paul Software : Revit, Rhino,Enscape, PS, AI, Auto Cad REI KAWAKUBO’s massively impactful fashion house, COMME DES GARÇONS, has recently chosen to open offices in Kyoto, citing its rich cultural history and pivot towards modern technology as a main draw for the brand. Kawakubo rose to international prominence through her fresh approach to femininity in fashion, traditional silhouettes, and structured garments. Rather than respecting the traditional female silhouette, Kawakubo successfully accentuated atypical areas of the body, effectively reworking our conception of the human form while maintaining a feeling of immense beauty and adding a rich playfulness. Her color palette includes shades of blacks and reds, but not without adding moments of intense color.
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Rhianna wearing cdg fall 2016at the 2017 met gala
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GEOGRAPHIC // CULTURAL - Kyoto Located in the Kansai Region - Population: 1.4 million - Overall temperature between 9-32º C (48-90º F). - Over 2000 temples and religious structures
Reception elevation
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Floor plan
Reflected ceiling plan
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Kitchen Perspective
Kitchen elevation
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FORM FLOR LOUNGE DESK
Client Project : Interior furniture designed for home office Year : Fall 2022 Software : Rhino,Enscape, PS, AI, Auto Cad Showcasing furniture as an architectural statement with a dynamic and fluid design. The dual purpose of the furniture as both a comfortable lounge chair and a functional desk.
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PORTFOLIO
+347-830-4567 www.example.com Losangnyima9527@gmail.com Brooklyn, NY