Inspired by the blind date conner in Shanghai, a daily scene of myself, I imagined a blind date space in the form of a game, making this unpleasant activity more fun, more efficient, and more involved for participants.
This project also involves an APP design. Through this supporting App, players can be guided and match a date in different scenes.
DATE AROUND
a conceptual space for new form blind date with a game-like experience
In the blind date corner of Shanghai People’s Square, parents often write a table edge advertisement to help their children to find a partner or to inform them of their situation and expectations for their future partners. Attach on the open umbrell a , for people to stop and browse. This tradition has been lasting for decades.
However, when I noticed that there are few young people in blind dates, I began to think about whether the blind date mode is n ot accepted by young people today. We need to create a new blind date model to exactly satisfy modern blind dates
Site analysis
Interview of four unmarried people
We interviewed four unmarried people. Their views on blind dates made us reflect on what are the problems with the current blind date model? Why do young people who really need blind dates refuse to participate in blind dates? How people feel about BLIND DATE ?
Matt, 32, Manager
Lee, 35, Producer Jade, 32, HR
Mia , 29, Designer
CONCEPT
Design element
Inspired by the umbrellas pasted with advertisements, the geometric elements of hexagons are evolved.
The space is created through combination, dislocation, and stacking of hexagons. The interlaced blocks make the space more flexible.
Space form
The spatial form imitates the form of the video game, and the design inspiration is to pass through the barriers.,eventually win a partener sucessfully.
The blind date process itself has many things in common with video games. For example, they all need to go through many challenges, and they need careful arrangements and a focused attitude to get a successful blind date experience. Once they fail, plays must start over again.
Start
Form of vedio game
Shape of umbrella Polygon element Basic form Space
Conceptual draft
This sketch piece was created in the project. I tried to refer to the game’s entry mode to create a flexible and personalized space.
Changable stairs guide players to different rooms and meet blind dates with common hobbies.
Flexible routes
The stairs play an interesting role in the space. According to the customized route, the flexible stairs will send the players directly to different floors.
Based on a retractable and revolving staircase, combined with seven different spatial functions, the space can provide players with a total of 33 activities combinations with unique blind date routes.
HANDCRAFT
STEP
OUTDOOR GARDEN STEP
ROOM
DYNAMIC STAIRS
ROUTES
GALLERY
OVERALL STRATEGY
Draft model
Through making a draft model, how to stack and displace the space of each layer is established, and the function, height and layout of each layer are further optimized. In a total of seven floors building, eight different blind date activities have been placed, hoping that players can truly enjoy it. By completing the questionnaire, customize a personalized blind date journey.
Dating instruction
STEP 1: Welcome to DATE AROUND! You can log in , if you done this before,or sign up to experience a brand new dating form.
STEP 2: By answering a few questions, the APP will custoum a personalized date route for you today.
STEP 3: Follow the map to start your dates!
STEP 4: After a date, rate for your date and write some feedback. You can also upload photos to your instagram.
STEP 5: Finish all your dates and check the review page of today. See all of your dates and their rate for you.
STEP 6: If two players get the highest rate from each other, then congrats! you got a match ! Otherwise, it didn't work out this time..
Jane Mia Yuki Jade
Lee Ming Matt Eric
SCENE 02
Location: gym, 2 floor
Date: Ming
After the date with Eric, Mia came to the gym on the second floor based on the map customized for her and started dating Ming.
The date did not last long, and Mia felt a little uncomfortable starting rock climbing after dessert, so he ended the date in a hurry. However, Ming is humorous and energetic, and loves sports. Mia thinks they both like each other.
ERIC MIA
SCENE 01
Location: cafe, 1 floor
Date: Eric
Since when Mia answered the questionnaire, she chose cooking and food as her favorite activity, so her first blind date was selected at the cafe on the first floor, and the blind date was Eric, who is also a foodie.
However, Mia's first date did not seem to go well...
I've read this book about it...
SCENE 04
Location: balcony, 7 floor
Date: Lee
Mia has been thinking about Matt so much that she was a little absentminded on the fourth date.
opened the review page and was pleasantly surprised to find that she and Matt were successfully paired, and Matt even gave her four stars. They left contact information with each other,
MIA MATT
You know a lot about postmodernism art!
SCENE 03
Location: gallery, 4 floor
Date: Matt
After dating Ming, Mia scored Ming on the app and wrote down her feelings about Ming.
The third appointment is with Matt, a business manager. They met in the gallery and Mia thought she was attracted by Matt at first sight. Then in the chat, she found that Matt has a deep understanding of post-modern art, which made her more interested in Matt, but she was not sure, whether Matt felt the same way.
Have you met anyone you like yet?
Project Info
Time:
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03/2018 - 05/2018
Clay; Cement
600 mm x 400 mm
Conceptual; Brain Wave; Subconscious
Design brief
This project imagines a nonexistent space in people’s subconscious. According to the five stages of sleep, five spaces are divided as reflections of people's subconscious minds.
Inspired by the brain waves in each stage, the spatial forms are developed, tested and shaped with clay. All images are obtained by shooting.
When we fall asleep, where do we go?
All men whilst they are awake are in one common world; but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own. -Plutarch
Group consciousness
Dreams are just electrical impulses occur in our brain that taps into random images from our subconscious mind. Meaning, sometimes our dreams are nothing but random images, and other times, it is our subconscious mind trying to share with us something.
So when we fall asleep, our mind creates a world made up of subconscious minds. How ever, this space is not single, but is composed of different stages of sleep and different wavelengths of consciousness. I tried to image this space, shape with clay and cement, to build a group-conscious dream land, seeking the answer of-
When we fall asleep, where do we go?
Brain wave
Human sleep is usually divided into five stages, and stages are different.
In the first three stages, the amplitude of human brain the body functions and the brain are relaxing. In the brain waves fluctuate violently and accompanied by awake, the observed brainwave frequency is closest
Phases of sleep
Through the research of different sleep stages, I sleep. Inspired by different brain activity and body different sensory experiences
Heart rate, body temperature, brain wave frequency secretion level, observing the changes of these four the stage of sleep.
STAGE 2 ]
and the brainwave patterns observed in these five brain waves gradually weakened, which means that the 4th REM stage, dreams begin to occur. The rapid eye movements. In the 5th stage of short to the waking state
Stage 1 IN-BETWEEN
Stage 2 LIGHT SLEEP
Stage 3 DEEP SLEEP
Stage 4 DREAM (REM)
Stage 5 SHORT AWAKE
imagined a journey of body functions to create frequency and melatonin four indicators to visualize
DEVELOPMENT
Space form
STAGE 1
IN-BETWEEN
STAGE 2
LIGHT SLEEP
STAGE 3
DEEP SLEEP
STAGE 4
DREAM (REM)
STAGE 5
SHORT AWAKE
In this part of the design, I made a series of draft models to simulate the amplitude of brain wave fluctuations in various sta ges of sleep, exploring the changes in spatial form. As the progress of design development, I recorded every test models, then selecte d five of them to represent different stages.
Through the use of clay and cement materials, the space is soft and sculptural at the same time. Fantastic light and shadow effects are reflected on the light-colored surface to show that dreams are reflections of reality.
Test model
Layout development
The design concept of the layout comes from the time sequence of each sleep stage. Through the successive relationship and duration, the cycle of sleep is used as the concept of the plan, and then transform the edge with a soft curve to create a flo wing and soft spatial language.
In the layout graphic, different spaces are linked to each other through excessive space, forming a connected cycle, and then simulating different spiritual activities in eacg spaces, creating a unique spatial experience
OVERALL DESIGN
Jounery of sleep
STAGE 1 - IN-BETWEEN
Loss of vision, still hear and feel
CONCEPTUAL MODEL
Media : clay , cement
Size :600mm x 400mm
Conceptual sketch
As a progress of design development, I painted a few sketch with different vision in each stages, to clarify the connection and difference between these spaces.
In stage 1, vague space limit and fading light represents the loss of sight.
In stage 4, the enclosed space and the glittering light and shadow symbolize the occurrence of dreams,
In stage 5, Concentrated light source, symbolizing a clear consciousness
STAGE 2 - Light sleep
slow heart rate and lower temperature
STAGE 3 - Deep sleep
hard to wake up, no feelings or dreams, with slow heart rate and calm brain wave
STAGE 4 - REM
Deep sleep, fast heart rate, active brain, dreams happen
STAGE 5 - Short awake
Sleep lighter, wake up or next circle
STAGE 1 - In-between
Loss of vision, still hear and feel
STAGE 4 - REM
Deep sleep, fast heart rate, active brain, dreams happen
STAGE 5 - Short awake
Sleep lighter, wake up or into next circle.
Stage 1-3
Stage 4
Stage 5
VISUAL
stage 2 - Light sleep
stage 4 - REM (Dream)
As we move into stage 2, the body goes into a state of deep relaxation. Theta waves still dominate the activity of the brai n. Lower temperature and body function reflect as a dark and moody vibe, while the skylights symbolized the awake consciousness.
REM sleep is marked by rapid movements of the eyes. The brain waves associated with this stage of sleep are very similar to those observed when a person is awake, and this is the period of sleep in which dreaming occurs.
The space complex with shadows and vague figures, lights, flashing images, since the dream reflects in this stage.
stage 5 - Short awake
In the stage 5, people are more likely to wake up or enter the next cycle. Therefore, a strong light source represents a clear consciousness. The group subconscious in the space lingers at this stage, as if waiting for the moment of waking up.
Project Info
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02/2019 - 06/2019
Sanshan Street, Nanjing
724 square meter
Display; Reuse; Traditional Craft
Project Brief
This project respects the centuries-old context of the site while imagining a vibrant future for the traditional handcraft known as CLOUD BROCADE.
Based on thorough research and analysis of this extraordinary treasure, we developed the design strategy to combine the modern curation with ancient craft, eventually create visitors an immersive cultural voyage.
WEAVING CLOUD
renovating an ancient building into a cultural stage for Cloud Brocade
RESEARCH
RESOURCES
China Economy Daily 20/11/2016
China Federation of Literary and Art Circles 21/06/2017
Infographic Design of Nanjing Brocade 05/08/2019
Introduction Statistics
Cloud Brocade is a tradional silk weaving craft in China with 1600 years history, known as "a inch a gold".It is named after "yun"to represent the cloud-like colors and intricate patterns.It takes huge effort and exclusive material to form this amazing fabric. For over 600 years,Nanjing brocade is only special for royalties.
Cloud Brocade is a symbol of Chinese weaving history and represents the highest ancient handcraft skill achievement.
SELECTED AS CHINA INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE in 2006
SELECTED AS UNITED NATION INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE in2009
Nowadays, Cloud Brocade is facing a critical challenge as many ancient hand craft, so how to preserve and carry forward this precious oriental treasure,we are still seeking the answer...
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Nowadays, Cloud Brocade is facing a critical challenge as many forward this precious oriental treasure,we are still seeking the answer...
Scattering of craftsmen
The weavers of gradually dispersed with the process of urbanization.
Loss
1815
As the descendants gradually age, Cloud Brocade faces the danger of being lost.
Design
Through the interview with Guo Jun, the inheritor of Cloud Brocade challenges faced by Yunjin craft, and then developed the core strategy
It takes eight CULTURAL
Innovation is
Being surounded survive
Only a few young Lacking of
How
Weaver's distribute in Nanjing in
Guo Jun
many ancient hand craft,so how to preserve and carry answer...
Low social attention
have actively learned
very interested
heard a few
know
Young people in modern society are gradually less interested in traditional culture like Cloud Brocade.
Economic decrease
1815 2017
Because of the industrialization of the textile industry, market economy share of Cloud Brocade has been declining
Brocade craft, we summarized the current problems and strategy and concept of design from it.
eight years to apply for UNITED NATION INTANGIBLE HERITAGE.
is critical for CLOUD BROCADE to carry on. surounded by digital designs , Handcraft is hard to young student keeps on studying brocade stage to show people the culture of CLOUD
draw the young genaration's attention to preserve the treasure?
skills have their unique charm and vatality
History of Cloud Brocade
Cloud Brocade is one of the oldest brocade techniques in China. It has a history of nearly two thousand years and its origin can be traced back to the Jin Dynasty.
417 JIN dynasty
The emperor of the Jin Dynasty set up a brocade department
1368 YUAN dynasty
Cloud Brocade craft grew mature and becomes the exclusive fabric of the royal family
2001 NANJING,PRC
With the efforts of craftsmen, Cloud Brocade gradually revived, and apply for united nation intangible cultural heritage
1815
QING dynasty
Weaving industry bloomed in Nanjing in Qing dynasty
During the war, the Yunjin department was affected and the craftsmanship gradually disappeared
In the center of this triangular plot surrounded by two main roads and the Qinhuai River is the site of our project. The original building is located in this historical area and has a history nearly two centries. Its predecessor was a government department set up specifically for textiles in the Qing Dynasty, and has been used as a residential building since 1949.
Surroundings
front of the
faces the main road, and a small square in front
has good accessibility and convenience.
Original building
SECTION 1-1
The
building
of it
SECTION 2-2
On the back of this building is the Qinhuai River, the most famous river in Nanjing. The river bank surrounded by willow trees has beautiful scenery. Exquisite hotels scatter around the building.
SECTION 3-3
From the BUZHI bridge, can vaguely see a corner of the building. This bridge is a famous scenic spot in Nanjing. Tourists take pictures and watch on the bridge all year.
Wooden column and structure
Symmetrical yard layout
Plain painted interior
Dark grey rooftiles, crossed paved
Space analysis
As an ancient building with a history close to the 2nd century, the original structure of the building is mainly a wooden beam and column structure. The wall is made of ancient clear bricks, while retaining the classical charm of the building itself.
Ancient brick wall, shifted tiled
OVERALL DESIGN
Layout design
For the purpose of promoting the brocade culture, the space functions are arranged from various aspects such as experience, weaving, viewing, and leisure to create a humanized display space. Extend a small part of the external wall on the basis of the original building, and open the central room to form a more coherent and transparent space
Private Chamber
Cloud Pavilion
Resting Space
Workshop Lobby 10. Weaving Workshop I 11. Weaving Workshop II
1. Lobby/Reception
2. Brocade Garden
3. View Balconys
4. Resting Space
5. Brocade Showroom
Concept
development
Warpandweft made thebrocade
Cropandstackthelayers
Abstractthepattern&Extrude
the warp andweft
Three-dimensionalbrocade
Deconstuct and Rebuild
With delicate unit and dynamic pattern,Creating a vintage-modern environment for vistors to experience the precious NANJING BROCADE culture. Extrude the fabric's wrap and weft to build a 3-d brocade installtion.
Layout refinement
1st plan refinement
2nd plan refinement
3rd plan refinement
1st refinement
Extend part of the outer wall and open the central courtyard to form a more open space. At the same time, specific functions are arranged according to needs
Mood board
2nd refinement
Shape space with the original elements of the building, including stairs, folding doors, facades, etc.
The original closed room was broken and replaced with a glass curtain wall to obtain better lighting effects
3rd refinement
Theloft and loft are designed according to traditional srchitectural customs.
Inspired by the soft brocade, curved elements are added to the glass skylights and exterior walls to make the space more elegant and light.
Oriental plants
Eye-catching installtion
with reflection
Traditional yard and courts
Other elements use like doors and window
Elements of ancient building
Craft workshop
Pool
Modern facade
RENDERING
Overall palette
The overall space uses natural and refreshing material tones to create a fresh atmosphere, embellished with jumping metallic luster, reflecting the exquisite details.
The structure and application of traditional elements can be seen everywhere in the space, interpreting the traditional charm with modern methods.
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Isometric view of garden
Hand sketch
The spectacular cloud brocade installation is used
the visual center of the entire space, allowing visitors to feel the charm of cloud brocade outside the door
Brocade garden
Brocade Garden
The spectacular cloud brocade installation is used as the visual center of the entire space, allowing visitors to feel the charm of cloud brocade outside the door
The top skylight is made of curved glass, supported by a light skeleton structure, reflecting the lightness and softness of brocade, and at the same time using patterns to create the light and shadow effect of the courtyard.
RENDERING
Section - workshop
Weaving workshop
Workshop-1
Inspired by the collaborative craftsmanship, the two upper and lower lofts echo the interaction of the two weavers, allowing visitors to directly experience the spirit of Cloud Brocade.
The glass curtain wall shows the weaving process of the brocade to the greatest extent.
Thread sorter
Brocade weaver
Cloud pavilion
Isometric view of garden
The cloud brocade is formed into a translucent maze, and the faint sunlight through the fabric produces ambiguous light and shadow, forming a space as if in the clouds
Using hexagons as traditional symbols to lay out the space, guiding visitors to experience the charm of Yunjin inside.
Project Info
Time:
Location:
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Key words:
02/2018 - 05/2018 (refined at 9/2020)
Tangshan, Nanjing
2640 square meter
Experiencial; Water form; Cemetery
Design Concept
As an extension of Tangshan Public Cemetery, this project imagines a new form to commemorate the deceased.
By interpreting difference form of water into design elements in space, this architecture provides people with a journey to have a glimpse of the eternal life.
RIPPLE OF LIFE
A drop of water, if it could tell its own history, would explain the universe to us. -an extension of Tangshan public cemetery
Water is always connected with life. Water breeds life, and life returns to water, forming a cosmic cycle. A drop of water may contain the secret of the origin of the entire universe and life. Taking different forms of water as inspiration, reflecting the stages of life in the form of water, and finally experience a life-long jounery.
The traditional form of the cemetery is mainly ground burials, and tomb sweeping is an annual commemorate. This project explored new forms of the cemetery, transforming the commemorate of the deceased into reflections on life and getting along with family.
Data
Due to the explosion of the population and the increase of aging, the available burial land is decreasing, the demand for cemetery is increasing.
The good news is that people are more accepting of new burial forms, such as water funerals or burial mounds, which can relieve this pressure.
Water is always connected with life. Water breeds life, and life returns to water, forming a cosmic cycle. A drop of water may contain the secret of the origin of the entire universe and life.
A drop of water could be the beginning of everything, and then develop a whole world through it.Taking different forms of water as inspiration, reflecting the stages of life in the form of water, and finally experience a life-long jounery in this project.
FACADE DESIGN
DRAFT MODEL
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
In the early stage, through the exploration of various functions of the space, a draft sketch of the spatial form was carried out to further develop the spatial scale and design language
After sorted out the visiting experience, We moved to the facae design. Each option emphasizes the simple exterior shape and the echoing design language, to connect the interior and exterior spaces through the facade, and allow the building to blend into the surrounding natural environment.
All things considered, we decided to go with the sunken option with bury part of the space underground. The dynamic water-like curtain facade allows the building to interact with nature.
FACADE MOCK-UP
Option 1
120x120 flappers, stainless steel shifted laid
Option 2
120x120 flappers, stainless steel aligned with 10mm gap
Option 3
80x80 flappers, stainless steel shifted laid with 55mm gap
Option 4
80x80 flappers, stainless steel cross laid,tilted
Option 5
120x120 flappers, stainless steel tilted aligned with 10mm gap
Through mock-up experiments, we decided 120x120 stainless steel flappers, aligned with 20mm gap is used to form the facade. At the same time, a detailed CAD was drawn through case studies.
The flappers connected to the vertical metal structure as components, making the curtain wall a modular product and we simulated the rendering of the final effect.
OVERALL DESIGN
INSPIRATION-RIPPLE OF LIFE
Inspired by the ripples generated by a drop of water, three layers of flexible spaces are arranged in a 12-meter high space, which are linked to each other by picking up voids and transitioning spaces to form a complete circle experience.
The building is connected to the entrance by an outdoor corrido r. As an extension of Tangshan Cemetery, the building is also located on the hillside, with a view of the city skylin e from the terrace and roof. The dynamic curtain wall of the façade reflects the daylight and natural landscape, producing a sparkling visual effect, and at the same time makes the building blend into the surrounding environment naturally
The building is connected to the entrance by an outdoor corridor. As an extension of Tangshan Cemetery, the public cemetery is on the west side of building and very accessible.
Three levels of flexible spaces are arranged in a 10-meter high space, which are linked to each other by picking up voids and transitioning spaces to form a complete circle experience.
In order to create a complete life voyage, I imagined a series of different forms of space with water as the main design language. The journey begins with a drop of water and ends with the fading steam, just like every individual's life goes through various stages, and finally enters the cycle of nature.
REVOLVING LANTERN
It is said that the revolving lantern is the visiom seen before death, so death is compared to new life as the beginning of the whole experience.
The floor is simulating the ripples generated by a drop of water with fine gravel, and the hanging fabric screen is rotated on the top with dynamic projection, creating a halluciating space vibe.
FLOWING THEATER
The theater has three spatial modes, corresponding to different activities. The flexible space division changes with the lifting of the intermediate curtain, providing a multi-functional public space for different occasions. The leaves on the top fluctuate with the sound of the water in the background, as if they are at an upsidedown underwater bottom, and the projection of the wall makes the space more calm and peaceful.
Skylight through water on the rooftop
Funnel to bring in the light
Spotlights around the bottom
Wall made up by drawers Introduce the view inside
Sitting area
Water swirl channels space below
As the atrium crosses two levels, this space is designed as an underwater commemorating chapel.
The wall is composed of 300x400 size of drawers, with the souvenir of the deceased inside, as a place for people to pay respect and commemorate. The wall with voids introduces the scenery into the room, and the skylight at the top reflects the shadow of water into the funnel, creating a hazy light and a solemn space vibe.
DEEP CHAPEL
THROUGH SHADOW
Through a corridor under the water, visitors follow the stairs up to the water surface and come to the end of the jounery. Only light source in the completely dim corridor comes from the opening in the front, just like any individual who walks alone towards the unknown in life
FADING AWAY
Through the dark aisle, visitors came to this open corridor, surrounded by calm, still water.
As the end of the life-long journey, in this rooftop installation, the water steam evaporated from the burnt copper pipes, fading into the air at regular intervals, as a metaphor for the disappearance of life and the return to the universe.
