REYHA METE DESIGNS
R E Y H A M E T E
HIDDEN
LANGUAGE
PROJECT TYPOLOGY + LOCATION
Among the 6.3 million companion animals that enter shelters nationwide every year, approximately 3.1 million are dogs, while 3.2 million are cats. Each year, only 4.1 million shelter animals are adopted each year. Approximately 970,000 shelter animals are euthanized, while 10-25% of them are put to death specifically because of shelter over-crowding each year.
The proposed design aims to create synergy by integrating animals into therapeutic settings for humans, offering behavioral support, sanctuary, and adoption programs for animals, while providing mental health benefits to people. This integrated approach seeks to improve the quality of life for both groups through shared interactions and community outreach.
LOCATION | 55 Water Street, DUMBO Brooklyn, New York
PROJECT AREA: 360, 000SF | USING 150,000
PEDESTRIAN COUNTS VISITORS BY DESTINATION
5M Visitors TimeOut Market 6,000 Visitors A Week
43, 000 Visitors Avarage Weekday Dumbo House 6,000-7,000 Visitors A Week
115,000 Visitors Avarage Weekend Brooklyn Bridge Park 5M Visitors A Year
330,000 Visitors Avarage Week
Through the eyes of the animal, curvilinear patterns emerge that resemble the unique design of a human fingerprint. These forms symbolize the meaningful connections formed between the animal and the human at Hidden Language.
PARTI TRANSLATION
FFF & E | MAIN LOBBY
INDOOR GRASS
PERSONALIZATION
LIGHTING
ENCLOSED BED
ACOUSTIC WALL
ENCLOSED BED LITTER BOX
LIGHTING
INDOOR GRASS
ENCLOSED BED LITTER BOX
LIGHTING
INDOOR GRASS
GGE
GIRLS FOR GENDER EQUITY
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
DESIGN CONCEPT + SKETCHES
PROJECT + DESIGN CONCEPT
Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an organization focused on empowering girls and women through education, organizing, and physical fitness. GGE envisions a society with systems that support the growth of all its members, providing programs that build strengths, skills, and self-sufficiency to help girls and women make meaningful life choices with community support.
By incorporating feminine curvilinear shapes and a vibrant color palette of gold and violet, the design symbolizes creativity, wisdom, dignity, and power. These elements create a dynamic space for girls and women, reinforcing feminism as a growing movement for equal rights. The colors and flowing forms reflect the strength and ongoing pursuit of empowerment by women.
MAIN LOBBY + STAIRCASE DESIGN
MAIN LOBBY + STAIRCASE DESIGN
C
A L L E T
HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA, NEW YORK, NY
PROJECT + DESIGN CONCEPT
The New York City Ballet, one of the world’s premier ballet companies, is committed to artistic excellence and innovation. It strives to preserve the legacy of its founders while embracing new works that reflect the talents of contemporary choreographers and composers.
Ballet, a wordless art form, expresses emotions and tells stories through the movement of the human body. The veils within the space symbolize the fluidity of dance, mirroring the graceful, free-flowing movements of the dancer.
DESIGN CONCEPT SKETCHES
RECEPTION + LOUNGE + GIFT SHOP
MACY’S SHOE SHOWROOM PROJECT + DESIGN CONCEPT
Scandi style is renowned for its simplicity, functionality, and understated elegance. Mysa is a Swedish non-seasonal, and ready-to-wear brand. It’s created for women to have the perfect basics to embody the confident, chic, and laid-back person on the go.
The design of the showroom follows this minimalistic style along with the curves of a Swedish landscape painting. The space is open, light, and airy that allow the women who enter to follow the curves and shop their dream shoe collection.
STOREFRONT ELEVATION
MOVIE ROOM
NIGHT BAR | NIGHT LOUNGE
POOL BAR | KITCHEN
LOBBY | BIKE ROOM
MATERIALS
FIXTURES