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Soojee Choi BFA Interior Design California College of the Ar ts

Soojee Choi is an Interior Designer with WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) who believes Interior Design has a very intimate relationship with our life, affecting our experiences, ecological conditions, and daily routine since it is where people spend most of their time. “Interior with impact,” which is to create a space where human beings can coexist sustainably with nature and also create a positive influence on the human body itself, is exactly what she aspires to do as a designer.

She is currently studying Interior Design at California College of the Arts. She was born and grew up in Nagoya, Japan and immigrated to the Bay Area in 2017.

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Theatre

Infinite Fold

Office + Retail + Exhibition

Converge

Lighting Design

Spatial Mood Simulation

Collapsible Stair

Origami

Design / Art Projects

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Internship

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Theatre

Infinite Fold

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Winner in Exterior Architectural Illumination / Theater Performance Design

“Infinite Fold ” is a design proposal for the Alonzo King Lines Ballet Performance, There Is No Standing Still Part I for Artists Adji Cissko and Michael Montgomery situated within the context of the Z Space theater and performing arts company in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. Through a series of physical and digital study models of transformative body movement, I created a vessel for dance and light through a continuous performative folded loop surface.

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The main concept of this project is that the stage is designed to distinguish between performing time and before performing by the light, using the mood difference of B$W and saturated color from the projection.

Each environment is connected by the folded loop and is centered around multiple stages.

Various programs are nested within the performative folded loop, including changing rooms, ticket counter, coat check and production areas. Layers of additional programs offset the linear stage, slowly transforming into soft geometries, including bar and lounge spaces for the audience to enjoy the experience both during and outside of the performing time.

The spectacle of the Infinite Fold will contain projection mapping on the stage and wall surface during the performance and will be lit up to create a black and white contrast for each space before the performance.

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Performer 1

Performer 2

The second performer, Micheal, his performance is energetic like water, his movement of jumping, spinning imply the movement of the river. There is an emotion of freedom in his movement.

The first performer, Adiji, her performance is tranquil, with her legs and arms slowly stretching out. Since she is in the trees and stays in one spot like a plant, I interpret it as movement of the plant’s sprouting.

The picture on the left is an interpretation physical model based on the plan drawing of the performers and combination of their movements.

This physical model is the biggest inspiration for my stage design.

Study Model of Body Movement

Stripes and circles indicate the soft movement and sharp triangle indicates the second performer who was moving fast and energetic.

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Standing Point

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Render View: Stage before the Performance

Lighting Concept Image for Stage

Each environment is connected by the folded surface and is centered around multiple stages. Various programs are nested within the performative folded loop, including changing rooms, ticket counter, coat check and production areas. Layers of additional programs offset the linear stage, slowly transforming into soft geometries, including bar and lounge spaces for the audience to enjoy the experience both during and outside of the performing time.

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The spectacle of the Infinite Fold will contain projection mapping on the stage and wall surface during the performance and will be lit up to create a black and white contrast for each space before the performance.

11 Render View: Stage during the Performance

SECTIONS

PLAN

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Performance Space

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Bathroom

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Performance Space

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Bar

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Bathroom

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Lounge

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Dressing Room

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Ticketing/Coat Check

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Bar

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Lounge

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Exterior Lighting Design The Exterior lighting sculpture design is based on the Studio study model, in which I interpret the movement of the performers into physical representations. Lighting will be provided by LED wall mount linear light fixtures with a color temperature of 3500K natural light and 90CRI. The sculpture is made of bronze and it will be illuminated by lightning on the surface .

Inspiration

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Test Model

Fixture Detail Slim Wall Mount Linear Light Fixture

3500K

90 CRI Detail Render

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Office + Retail + Exhibition

Converge

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The design proposal for Converge aims to create a dynamic and multi-functional space that fosters human interaction, productivity, and community engagement. The project takes inspiration from the concept of convergence, where several people or things come together from different directions and eventually meet.

The primary objective of this project is to bring people back to the office by providing an environment that supports human interaction and productivity. Extensive survey and research conducted by Gensler identified the top reasons why people come to the office, including the need to focus, access to technology, materials, resources, and the opportunity to collaborate with their teams after years of remote work due to the pandemic.

To achieve this, the design incorporates three overlapping functions: office, retail, and exhibition.

Each function contributes unique elements to the space, creating a human-centered destination that caters to various needs and interests.

The design proposal prioritizes flexibility and sustainability, allowing the space to be transformed in the future. Converge is envisioned as a center for community engagement, encouraging interaction and collaboration through its adaptable and multi-functional design.

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Space Design Concept

- Adaptability - Transformable Wall

- Multipurpose Furnitures - Transformable Wall

Lighting Plan

Pendant Light Render View: Office Mural Board

Track Light

Recessed Light

Linear Light

Panel Light

Space division and management are facilitated by rotating walls that serve multiple functions. Lighting design plays a crucial role in Converge, adapting to the needs of different functions. General office lighting is utilized during the day, while track lights and various lighting techniques are employed for exhibitions, creating a visually engaging atmosphere.

Detail Drawings Left: Open Presentation Space

Right: Movable Wall with hidden Retail Shelf 19

Render View: Retail + Exhibition

PLAN

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1. Exhibition / Reception Area

4. Material Library

7. Open Presentation Space

2. Meeting Room for 2-5 people

5. Cold Desks

8. Common Space

3. Individual Phone Room

6. Meeting Room for 2-8 people

9. Lactation Room

Render View: Exhibition

The office function is designed to enhance well-being, productivity, and interaction. It accommodates approximately 10-20 people and includes two meeting rooms and a VR adaptable space for connecting virtual workers. The open layout encourages engagement and features movable walls that serve as discussion and presentation boards.

SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B

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Lighting Design

Spatial Mood Simulation

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Inspired by Marble Cave in Patagonia, I designed a space by using flexible linear LED lights that are embedded in the ceiling and floor. LED light will transmit across the acrylic sheet which will bring a dynamic feeling into the space.

BT1 Lighting Course Project Description: Project 1 assignments supplement a series of lectures built upon a foundational knowledge of light: physics of lights, the color science of light sources, physiology of vision, perception, human factors, and sustainability. These exercises introduce students to the concept of employing light as the primary interior design material.

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Flexible Linear LED Light Light fixtures are embedded in the ceiling and floor, following the contours of the acrylic sheet.

Semi Reflective Metal Floor Textured metal floor will help the color of the light reflect and glow in the space.

Transparent Acrylic Sheet LED light will transmit across the acrylic sheet of folds and drapes. It will bring dynamic feeling.

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I n s p i rat i o n

S k e tc h e s

Pr o c e s s

4 Origami

4’ - 2”

4’ - 4” Section

Elevation

Collapsible Stair

1’ - 0”

0’ - 8” 3’ - 5” Plan

Model Making Process Video

Group Project with Electra White

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Stairs inspired by the art of origami and utilized its basic technique, mountain & valley fold. The isosceles right triangle at both sides of the staircase creates parallel movements, which allows them to be folded flat and transformed into a staircase. As the ball moves on the path to be close, the wall side of the triangles rotates 180 degrees, and the other side of the triangles folds 90 degrees to be flat.

Transformation

Assembly Diagram

Transformation Diagram

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Detail

Triangles Transformation Plan

Design / Art Projects

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Post-It Tessellations Fall 2021

New Look Exhibition at CCA, September 2022 / Exhibition at Ground making Ceremony, November 2022

I designed a Tessellated Spatial Screen by using folded Post-It notes. I experimented the organization of a 2.5D system of patterns in a planar tessellated network. I employed underlying geometries and overlying patterns to design systems and subsystems of order, hierarchies, and shapes that together comprised proposed tessellations within the final board 11”X17” (A3).

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Interactive Modular Pavilion

Exhibition “East Meets West” at Intersect Palm Springs Art and Design Fair 2023 2/9-2/12

Transformed 2D surface models into a series of 3D modular screen projections through a set of material experiments, form and performance operations for air, light, sound and color, creating

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interactive and flexible interior environments.

“Withering Earth” July 2020 - August 2020 W22/H19/D18 Materials: Wire, Glass pot, Epoxy resin

This artwork captures the current grim environmental situation. Within the past few decades, humans have caused an extreme level of environmental destruction. The dense, polluted soil represented by the black pot that the leaf is planted in eventually will not sustain the leaf and will bring the city—the earth—down with it. However, people , especially those who live in urban environments and are constantly surrounded by technology, often forget that they live in nature. My artwork shows how the city, or all life, is ultimately dependent on nature.

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PROJECT NAME

ELEVATION

ELEVATION

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MONTH XX, 2012

PRESENTATION NAME

Internship

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Renovation Perforated Acoustic Panel Pattern Study

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Designed pattern of perforated acoustic panel for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium located in San Francisco through research and study of historic exterior building pattern and interior features. This pattern incorporates various opening sizes to achieve a gradual transition across the walls.

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100% SC

Palo Alto University

Students Center LibraryELV_INT_108_PHONE_EA Rendering by Revit+Enscape ELV_INT_108_PHONE_NO ELV_INT_108_PHONE_SO

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5B

1/4" = 1'-0"

5C

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

5D

ELV_INT_108_PHONE_WE 1/4" = 1'-0"

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHONE ROOM - 108 1/4" = 1'-0"

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4A

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ELV_INT_107_PHONE_NO 1/4" = 1'-0"

ELV_INT_107_PHONE_EA

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1/4" = 1'-0"

4C

ELV_INT_107_PHONE_SO 1/4" = 1'-0"

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ELV_INT_107_PHONE_WE

ALL GENDER RR 1R2

1/4" = 1'-0"

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHONE ROOM - 107 1/4" = 1'-0" PHONE

PHONE

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PROJECT NAM

PRESS

DOERR S

INSERT RESTROOM 1R2 ELEVATIONS

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TENA

RCP_ENL_LVL_01_FOH_RR & PHONE RM_PR

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1/4" = 1'-0"

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INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ALL GENDER RESTROOM - 1R2

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1/4" = 1'-0"

3A ALL GENDER RR

ALL GENDER RR 3D

1R2

A5.30x

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1R1

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Stanford University Doerr Accelerator

TOIL PLA C

HALL 5A

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CIRC1

PHONE

Phone Room Design with Acoustic Felt

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SHEET TITLE

PHONE 5D

A5.30x 5C

5B

4D

A5.30x

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PROJECT NO DRAWN BY

ELV_INT_RR2_NO

ELV_INT_RR2_EA

ELV_INT_RR2_SO

ELV_INT_RR2_WE

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

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3A 3B 3C These phone rooms that are located west and east 3D of the building have sunrise and sunset theme walls of acoustic felt.

Inspired by Palo Alto Hills which is an iconic landscape around the Stanford campus. The utilization PLN_ENL_LVL_01_FOH_RR & PHONE RM_PR INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ALL GENDER RESTROOM - 1R1 3 1 of a red color scheme is intended to align with the school’s branding.

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

ROOM 107 SUNRISE

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4B

4C

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ROOM 109 SUNSET

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SHEET

A5

Thank you Email: soojeechoi@cca.edu Instagram: @sooj_space

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