Experience / Exhibition Design Portfolio _ Ruxing Xiao

Portfolio

2016-2023

Ruxing Xiao

EXHIBITION DESIGNER / EXPERIENCE DESIGNER London, UK

Contents

Practices with related thoughts Knowledge connects the past and future, and experience design spans time to make connections. My approach involves three aspects on a time scale: focusing on the past, the present, and a speculative future.

The Past

What do we leave behind?

The Present

Where are we in the universe?

Speculative Future

How will we live together?

03_Ocean and Sky

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF CHINA / ASTRONOMY GALLERY

07_Tribute to Glories

CULTURAL CENTER IN HISTORICAL SITE

08_Fusing

POP UP EVENT IN RENOVATED INDUSTRIAL PARK

09_Commerce Unveiled: A Dialogue in Architecture POP-UP EXHIBITION IN REUSED SHOPPING MALL

04_Harbour of Buddhism

EXHIBITION DESIGN OF SACRED MOUNTAIN PARK VISITOR CENTRE

05_Wisdom Walker HUMAN GALLERY

06_Beyond Infinity

ASTRONOMY GALLERY

01_Eulogy of the International Space Station RITUALISTIC EXPERIENCE

02_Melting Point

EXPERIENCE DESIGN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE

Speculative Future

How will we live together?

01_Eulogy of the International Space Station RITUALISTIC EXPERIENCE

02_Melting Point

EXPERIENCE DESIGN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE

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How will we live together?

Eulogy of the International Space Station

RITUALISTIC PERFORMANCE Performance / Curation / Installation Design Master study major project Location: London, UK Time: 2023 “Eulogy of the International Space Station” is a sonic fiction that highlights the urgency of collaborative survival in a time when private missions threaten the future of Earth.

The project includes a workshop/event and performance that invites space enthusiasts to reimagine space stations through participatory sonic installations that sonify real-time electromagnetic data. The sound resources collected during the event were used to compose the eulogy in collaboration with Hengrui Zhang, using sound to enable personal interpretation and collective reflection on the future of humanity. Sonic fiction offers a means of decoding our relationship with technology, reimagining humanity in the post-human era, and discovering new modes of being in the world (Kodwo Eshun, 1998).

01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

Project Soundtrack and Video Link: PERFORMANCE PHOTO A ritualistic event travel to 2030, we come together to pay our final respects to a true marvel of human achievement-the International Space Station.

https://youtu.be/PBSbETmBMPk?si=VaRRUAdEAg-hIY6g

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE The exhibition of this project will be a ritual in both time and space, revealing a collective recognition as a community (Han and Steuer, 2020), which creates the stable time and space and feeling of belonging, and leads to the create the ritualistic event for a spaceship to excite introspective contemplation as a collective species.

The participatory performance will be arranged at a specific time. After the performance, the installation will transform into a “monument” that has been built during performance, accompanied by a soundtrack with the recorded live sounds.

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

POP-UP EVENT Greenwich Park holds great significance in relation to both time and space. The prime meridian, which passes through the park, marks the starting point of time as defined by humans. This makes the park a meaningful location to kick-start conversations about space exploration for this project.

By using this location as a starting point, we can explore the relationship between time and space and ignite a thought-provoking discussion.

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

ISS Imagination Ceremony

Invitation

Sonic Meditation

From future agency, ISS Imagination Society

When ISS is passing over, sense the present, the time and space relation to the ISS.

to the Ceremony

Host lead people to sense and imagine the time travel

Present

DIY Session Connected with ISS, Travel to the future when ISS is decommissioned

Build the future spaceship for human survival collectively; bring their ideas and work together to design and build a new space station that will continue the legacy of the ISS.

2030 ISS Decommissioned

Future Space Station Launch

Cemetery for ISS Point Nemo

Point Nemo is a location in the Pacific Ocean that is widely considered to be the most remote spot on Earth.

Point Nemo gained attention in the early 2000s when it was chosen as the designated “spacecraft cemetery” for the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030.

EXPERIENCE DIAGRAM This diagram shows three part composed the whole experience, invite audience from present to future.

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

Invitation

Sonic Meditation

DIY Session

EXPERIENCE The whole experience lead by host and performers, impressively taking the audience to the futurist sentimentally experience.

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

DESIGN_ IMAGINATION HUB _ ENGINE An participatory installation for people to gather and interacted to imagine future spaceships. And can capture electromagnetic field data as an observation instrument, and transmit it to sound for inspiration about the future imagination.

TECHNICAL DIAGRAM

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01 Eulogy of

the International Space Station

origami /Paper

Styrofoam Ball

Reflective Cardboard/ cut &fold

Recycle Discs

Connects by magnets: cause the change of EMF

UNITS White PLA 3D Print

Transparent PLA 3D Print

3D PRINT MODEL

DESIGN_MAG-SPACESHIP The assembled spaceship blocks invite the audience to assemble them and imagine a future community like ISS. The blocks connect by magnets which can change the EMF data, which metaphorically means in the physics world every tinny change will lead to more change and all connected together as a whole

UNITS MATERIAL AND DESIGN

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Melting Point

How will we live together?

EXPERIENCE DESIGN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE Performance / Curation / Installation Design Master study project Location: New York, USA Time: 2022 This is an material experiment project for a fragrance company’s event. The material itself provides a source for the story.

This concept inspired by Firmenich’s (fragrance company) responsibility and sustainability aspect. Fragrance is inspired by nature, and take ingredients from nature;While facing the climate crisis, Future fragrance, Firmenich, reflect on the environments, preserve and promote the natural environments by using the advanced technology/Green chemistry/white biotechnology showing the responsibility to the environment and influence the whole fragrance industry. Thus, fragrances can send a signal or alert to remind people to sense the environments.

02 Melting Point CONTENT situation where are we in between nature and urban

feeling the environment changing

Surprised

Enlightened Human and nature

all structure melting in nature

Amazed

Touched

Reflected

Curious EMOTION

Peaceful

SMELL

VISITOR EXPERIENCE TIME

BEFORE

smell extreme weather: smell of flood/decaying plant/ wild fire

city smell: light pollution/smoke

Visiting, and appreciate group of sculpture

Join the performance 1ST DAY

smell of rain or lighting strike/ spring’s floral

Feeling the light and smell

Engaged with the performers 2ND DAY

Visited again at the end 3RD DAY

AFTER

EVENT EMOTIONAL MAPPING

this concept proposed a time-based installation set in event that shows how the environment changes and sends the odour signal to visitors in order to SENSE the changes in the environment: It start with lighting up the humanmade structure made of wax and metal that is suspended from ceiling.

The wax melts and gradually reforms into a new landscape.The performer serves as a metaphor of fragrance business, dances according to the smell, then can reshapes of the melted was to create a new landscape.

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02 Melting Point

MATERIAL EXPERIMENTS Wax has a long history; it was invented in ancient times for lighting purposes and was created from natural materials. It depicts how humans benefit from natural resources. The melting process, on the other hand, demonstrates how the artificial materials return to nature. The melting process shows the change from a variety of angles, including time, form, and fragrance. As a metaphor, this process shows how the fragrance industry was inspired by nature and is today preserving and promoting natural settings.

This concept I want to achieve is that achieve my interest in multi-meaning material in physical form model. It is needed to test the wax making and melting processes, which corresponds to the sensorium idea of sensing the environments holistically.

The structure of this scaled model was made of metal mesh, and it was intended to test the melting process proposed for the event.

Time-lapse video: https://youtu.be/Vli8xboVbZA

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Where are we in the universe?

Ocean and Sky

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF CHINA / ASTRONOMY GALLERY Exhibition Design Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia Location: Tianjin, China Time: 2018 Area: 2190m²

The idea of this exhibition design for the National Maritime Museum of China Astronomy Gallery is building connections between ocean and sky. The Astronomy Gallery tells astronomy stories from different aspects that connect to this museum and specific to the region, the harbour of northern China.

In this collaborative project, my role is a project manager / 3D designer, and my contributions are overall project management, site analysis, concept development, exhibition strategies proposal, exhibits design. © Ralph Appelbaum Associates/Asia. Inc.

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Astronomy Gallery

Observation Cognition

Observation to Cognition

Cosmic cognition

Human’s Exploration

Sky

Looking up

Exit

Ocean Sailing to the universe Entrance

EXPERIENCE CONCEPT The idea of this exhibition design for the National Maritime Museum of China Astronomy Gallery is building connections between ocean and sky.

The story is based on humans observation and cognition of ocean and sky, considering the theme of astronomy of the gallery and the harbour city context of the building.

The Maritime silk Road exhibition

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Astronomy Gallery

Sailing to the universe

EXPERIENCE_SAILINF TO THE UNIVERSE The transition area connecting the ocean to the sky. Various images from the bottom of the sea to the sky, visu- ally connecting the themes of the two galleries.

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Astronomy Gallery

Looking up

EXPERIENCE_LOOKING UP Creating infinite imagination in limited space, the vast and beautiful starry sky, as well as human observation, interpretation, research and exploration of it for hundreds of years.

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03 Ocean and Sky

Astronomy Gallery

Cosmic cognition

EXPERIENCE_COSMIC COGNITION Designed in a station system, each of them represents an important cosmic cognition. The audience engages and interacts with the ancient an modern “tools” to observe and perceive the knowledge through them.

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Astronomy Gallery

Human’s Exploration

EXPERIENCE_HUMAN’S EXPLORATION Introduce the modern space mission. Whether it is the exploration of the sea or the stars, we always look through the portholes. Here the portholes are used as a carrier to encompass the achievements of human exploration of the deep sea and the universe.

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Truss #1 Step.2 Loft

semicircle #2

semicircle #1

Step.3 Cut

EXHIBIT DESIGN DOME Keeping the structure of a planetarium, setting a “dome” in the space to show the infinite sky, which has dual-functions of storytelling and scene setting.

1/4 sphere Form development

Surfaces

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03 Ocean and Sky

Mode 1 Starry sky background

Mode 2- partially use Natural Phenomena

EXHIBIT DESIGN DOME Maximize the reproduction of the starry sky, using special materials and lighting, projection and other technical means to present “starry sky background”, “specific space-time”, “natural phenomena” and other experience modes, so that After entering the exhibition hall, the audience will maintain their admiration and curiosity for the sky with the most natural posture of looking up.

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03 Ocean and Sky

Solar System and Earth-Moon System

Telescopes and Observatories

Layout

EXHIBIT DESIGN EXHIBIT STATIONS According to the space arrange exhibits according to the time sequence and it relation to the “sky” Each station lead audience to use the technology to observe to the “sky”

Human’s knowledge of the universe is extremely limited, the space design leaves a moderate amount of white space to reserve for future up- dates and additions, and to reserve more space for the audience to feel, observe and think.

Space exploration - “ Chang’e and the Yutu”

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03 Ocean and Sky

Mural: Signature astronomical photos

Model Primary Panel: Main information

Showcase

Secondary Panel: Extended information

EXHIBIT DESIGN COSMIC CALENDAR The Cosmic Calendar exhibit system contains a large amount of information from different levels, providing a background on the chronology of the universe and scaling its currently understood age of 13.8 billion years. The special dates and seconds are explained to highlight the significant events in the universe.

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Where are we in the universe?

Harbour of Buddhism

SACRED MOUNTAIN PARK VISITOR CENTER Exhibition and Interior Design Project Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia Location: Taiwan Duration: 2017-2019 Area: 1020m² Harbour of Buddhism is an exhibition in a visitor center situated in the Sacred Mountain Park in Taiwan. The exhibition introduces the world of Buddhism and the basic education system to visitors.

The concept of exhibition design is trying to introduce the basics and common ideas of Buddhism. The stories are told by interaction exhibit strategies in every stage lead to the passage of spiritual journey.

In this collaborative project, my role is a project manager and my contributions are overall project management, space analysis, coordination with the architect, concept development, exhibition strategies proposed. © Ralph Appelbaum Associates/Asia. Inc.

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Harbour of Buddhism

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Avatamsaka Stage: (state of enlightenment) interdependent diversity, attaining fruition of Buddhahood

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Saddharma-Pundarika Stage: (aspiration) engendering bodhicitta, benefitting oneself and others.

Stage 4

Stage 3

Stage 1

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Stage 2

Prajna Stage: (shamatha & vipashyana) mind in clarity, realizing Buddha nature, untainted wisdom

Preface

Main entrance

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Agama Stage : (self-disciplinary) Dharma learning, living guidance

CONCEPT Introduce the 4 stages for visitor to basically know the aim and training program to attaining Buddhahood.

LAYOUT

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Harbour of Buddhism Diagram of exhibit

CONCEPT SKETCH OF EXHIBIT STAGE 1 - EIGHT SUFFERINGS Select several groups of artifacts tell story about different sufferings in life; The environment is dark and quiet, with independent showcases.

When the visitors is closed to each case, light and soundscape will be triggered to create a small area for the conversation of each individual and a story that is related to the artifact.

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VISUALISATION STAGE 1 - EIGHT SUFFERINGS

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Harbour of Buddhism

CONCEPT SKETCH OF EXHIBIT STAGE 2 - FREE UP & OPEN UP The exhibit helps visitors to change the way of thinking, re-recognize and perceive.

The starry sky background composed of the projection screen and the wall with fiber lights.

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VISUALISATION STAGE 2 - FREE UP & OPEN UP

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Harbour of Buddhism

CONCEPT SKETCH OF EXHIBIT STAGE 3 - LISTENING This exhibit inspired by the wishing trees in the temple, setting groups of interaction trees to encourage visitors to vow and make a wish for doing good in life.

With applying of data collection, the trees will be showing growing progress after visitor make a wish, and with the data accumulating will showing a long-term change.

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VISUALISATION STAGE 3 - LISTENING

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Harbour of Buddhism

CONCEPT SKETCH OF EXHIBIT STAGE 4 - THEME VIDEOS Inspired by the candle lighting for praying for Buddha, creating the immersive feeling in the theatre; The multifunction shelf meets the needs of storage and exhibition, as well as for storage of seats for different situations.

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VISUALISATION STAGE 4 - THEME VIDEOS

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Where are we in the universe?

Wisdom Walker

HUMAN GALLERY Exhibition Design Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia Location: Suzhou, China Time: 2021 Area: 1290m²

“Wisdom Walker“ is one of the galleries in the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum. It uses a motion gesture human model to interpret from bodies to brains to specific behaviours and recognise the features and strengths that set humans apart from other species.

In this collaborative project, my contributions are site analysis, coordination with experts and consultants, concept development,exhibition design, delivery of design drawing.

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Wisdom Walker

Hands Feet

Head

Feel, think, control —Head

Hold up, hold tight —Hands

Stand up and move forward —Feet

CONCEPT Three representative large-scale models of the human body: head, hands and feet - are the centre of the exhibit and the visual focus of the exhibition.

From body to brain to specific behaviours, recognise the features and strengths that set humans apart from other species.

Following the three huge model, there are multiple stations illustrating the individual characteristics of the human body parts and their collaborative and integrated functions.

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VR EXPERIENCE Through the use of Augmented Reality (AR) devices, the three sets of models are combined to form a complete giant.

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Where we are in the universe?

Beyond Infinity

ASTRONOMY GALLERY Exhibition Design Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia Location: Suzhou, China Time: 2021 Area: 1548m²

“Beyond Infinity” is one of the galleries in the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum. It was inspired by the place “Suzhou,” with its ancient star map. It is designed with an interactive exhibit to interpret astronomy through the history of humans’ congnition of the universe. And compared the different visions from west and east.

In this collaborative project, my contributions are site analysis, coordination with experts and consultants, concept development,exhibition design, delivery of design drawing.

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Beyond Infinity

COGNITION OF THE UNIVERSE

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Sphere Installation

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CONCEPT A symbolic large sphere and several segments of “cognitive stations” surrounding the sphere are the visual focus of the exhibition hall.

The “Cognitive Stations” correspond to the different processes of human cognition of the universe, rising step by step, and the higher stations will be attached with lifting platforms to create different heights and viewing positions in the space for the audience.

Several organically shaped “cognitive stations” surround the “Sphere Installation”.

Each station is surrounded by an interactive multimedia installation and has multiple “lifting platforms” to reach the higher stations.

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VR EXPERIENCE The sphere, as the basic form of the universe, is located at the centre of the exhibition and, together with the illustration system of the panels and the augmented reality (AR) device, it can be used as a reference for celestial bodies of different sizes, as well as for the presentation of celestial motions, structural composition or cosmic phenomena.

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Beyond Infinity

OBSERVE AND EXPLORE: ANCIENT STAR MAPS

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Comparison of Chinese and Western constellations

Suzhou Stone Star Map

Comparison of Chinese and Western constellations

CONCEPT Ancient star maps, as a record of the long-term observation of the stars by human beings at that time, show significant Chinese and Western differences, reflecting the imagination and understanding of the same universe under different cultures.

The complete reproduction and enlarged presentation of the “Suzhou Stone Star Map” occupies the centre of the exhibition.

An interactive platform in front of the exhibition provides a variety of interactive ways to illustrate the star map.

The circular dynamic panels on both sides of the booth help visitors to supplement their understanding of the basic stargazing concepts of Chinese and Western star maps and provide comparisons of the same celestial regions.

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INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE Interactive platform is centred around the core exhibit, with a variety of interactive methods: augmented reality (AR), touch screen, etc The background of the whole exhibition shows the starry sky visible to the naked eye and is supported by projector lights to demonstrate the connection of the constellations.

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The Past

What do we leave behind?

07_Tribute to Glories

CULTURAL CENTER IN HISTORICAL SITE

08_Fusing

POP UP EVENT IN RENOVATED INDUSTRIAL PARK

09_Commerce Unveiled: A Dialogue in Architecture POP-UP EXHIBITION IN REUSED SHOPPING MALL

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What do we leave behind?

Tribute to Glories

CULTURAL CENTER IN HISTORICAL SITE Exhibition and Interior Design Project Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia Location: Moscow, Russia Duration: 2019-2020 Area: 935m²

Tribute to the Glories is a cultural centre situated in a historical site that contains a profound history from the 1760s and with numerous powerful stories happening previously. This cultural centre is the first welcome venue in Russia for Chinese developers, which is designated to tell the story of this site.

In this collaborative project, my contributions are site analysis, concept development, interior design, development design drawing, furniture selection, construction supervision, and site coordination. © Ralph Appelbaum Associates/Asia. Inc.

07 Tribute to Glories The Moscow imperial Orphanage, was established by educator Ivan Betskoy and endorsed by Catherine II of Russia.

Empress Maria downsize the institution and established The Moscow Crafts College, placing upon high-level educational programs as a preparation for orphans’ future careers.

The completion of the Karl Blank’s master plan since the architect Loveiko convinced the party leadership during the largescale reconstruction of Moscow under the Stalinist reforms.

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the sculptures “Education” and “Charity”

Domestic theatre formed.

The orphans started learning performing art formed the dancing group was the foundation of the famous Bolshoi Ballet.

Redevelopment In the future, the project is planning to redeveloped by Chinese developer and Moscow government.

The refurbishment will open the space to the vicinity and tell the legendary to the public.

The Military Academy settled after the disband by Bolsheviks.

Then the Great Military Academy gradually took over the entire territory.

Country

Some key elements have been found and got two powerful links:

Individual HISTORY OF THE ESTATE

City

The Academy left the complex of buildings and the territory was turned into a abandoned zone in the center of Moscow.

Benefits

Site Crowd

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Story outline

Centerpiece

Story 5 Story 1 Story 6

ARCHITECTURE ART & CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION

Story 2

Story 4

ENVIRONMENT Story 5

brighten Past & Future

Story 1

Story 4

Story 3

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Exhibition Strategy

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Modular exhibit system

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Modular exhibit system

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Story 2

Modular exhibit system

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Centerpiece: immersive show

Modular exhibit system

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Story 3

Modular exhibit system

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Modular exhibit system

STORY THEME Start from the story of the site, and expand to related area : Architecture, Art & Culture, Technology, Connection, Environment. The theme is concluded in tributing to the glory of past and future.

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Entrance

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Lobby

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Hallway

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Exhibition Hall

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VIP Room

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VIP Room Restroom

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Restroom

EXHIBITION LAYOUT

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Grand columns, supporting the pediment, and the large symbol on it, all the cream color buried in the green shades, solemn but not somber. The large symbol on the pediment attracts people to look up and think of the glory of the past.

Follow the receptionist into the foyer, a low-profile and elegant space, a few old lamp hanging from the ceiling, and the receptionist informs the story about their discovery and remanufacturing. From the lobby to the gallery, the receptionist points the door and windows remain the original look that carefully restored.

On the sides: cloak area is behind the reception desk for information and cost check; the other side is the open resting area where guests who come first can sit and relax to wait for the rest of their party to join.

When entering the Great Hall, the impact is developed through contrast of a gray tall space to the smaller entrance. In this gallery, visitors are first attracted to the six exhibit clusters with different numbers, colors and moving/still images of vertical window panels.

The story about this estate particularly allures attention.

Besides videos, images and text, a scale model made of solid metal attracts both vision and touches. Visitors spread out to the subjects of their own interests, participate and interact naturally, moved by newly interpreted perspectives. Some begin to share and exchange thoughts with each other.

Enter the lobby

Enter the gallery

Because the content, location, and information on the spot are quite rich, visitors may not necessarily read all the stories, but as long as they have seen more than two, they can sense the commonality of these stories: “good faith”, “ideal”, “help” “public welfare”... Visitors can’t help but think of the themes of the two sculptures at the intersection. Some people use their mobile phone to scan the QR code and participate in the charity on the spot, some also guess the promises what the new estate owner would make.

NARRATIVE WALKTHROUGH OF PRIMARY EXHIBIT EXPERIENCE

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At this moment, the light slowly dims, and the mega scale LED screen covering the entire back wall slowly illuminates, and the bright lines gradually appear outlining the main building facade, while a glowing gold portal slowly descends from above and connects to the facade in the background, creating a unique visual perspective.

When the show ends, the lights on the big screen went dark and the hall returned to its original state. Most visitors chose to come to the lounge areas on the sides to exchange views with their peers or new friends during this visit. There are several cases, which exhibit old stuff from the past located in the rest area, visitors can imagine the glory of the estate by watching them. Home design products from Russia, Europe and China define a number of relatively independent spaces, both private and open.

Theme performance

The color and texture of the image gradually enrich, and different figures move in and out of the gate. When the windows on the screen illuminate one by one in the night scene, the window panels in the hall also turn brighter. More figures appear around the visitors. The whole space is dominated by this core device. People share dreams, courage and passion. It builds a passage of legendary energy through history.

The ends

In line with tea and coffee, this cultural center not only exhibits and communicates, but also encourages the exchange of ideas and technologies, and promotes the gathering of greater good wills and good deeds.

NARRATIVE WALKTHROUGH OF PRIMARY EXHIBIT EXPERIENCE

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EXHIBIT MODULAR SYSTEM The exhibit modular inspired by the “windows” historical building to show the story.

The modular system is standard combination of two types of component: vertical panel and horizontal table; Independent components can be combined or split as needed; Lighting, audio-visual and power supply equipment are hidden within each module making them flexible to use; Movable exhibit furniture allows wide-range of usages in the Exhibition Hall.

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Metal mesh

LED Screen+ seamless scrim

LED linear light

Material and Visualization

Transformation of centrepiece

CENTERPIECE INSTALLATION Choosing entrance gate of the main building as the centerpiece. The concept of “door” is used to express the values of the Estate in the past, present and future; The kinetic centerpiece creates an immerse experience for the great hall combined with lighting, exhibition media wall and part of the modular system.

Lighting, audio-visual and power supply equipment are hidden within each module making them flexible to use;

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Visualization of the Terrazzo floor in exhibition space

“kintsugi”, and Terrazzo floor fixation

INTERIOR RESTORATION STRATEGIES The concept of interior design refers to the Chinese restoration method, “kintsugi”, which means elaborating the cracks or broken parts as an adding value. In the abandoned building, the method is used to fix the Terrazzo floor, structure, and material selection to contribute to the history of this site

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STRUCTURE REUSE

The metal “X” structure is combined with the metal frame, providing both display and storage functions.

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07 Tribute to Glories

SITE PHOTO VIP room structure reuse

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Fusing

What do we leave behind?

POP UP EVENT IN RENOVATED INDUSTRIAL PARK Installation and Site Design Individual project Location: Beijing, China Time: 2021 Area: 1012m² The “Fusing” is a pop-up event design project, located in Shougang park which was the biggest steel-making industry based in the north part of China. This pop-up event aims to held exhibitions, shows, and markets.

The goal of the design is to communicate the history and story of the steelmaking company after its renovation. The concept of this proposal was inspired by the original function of the site, No. 3 Blast Furnace. It was originally used to fuse, refine and reuse raw mineral materials. Therefore, I decided to use metal scaffolding system to structurally “fuse” the history of the site, the creativity of the event, and the people together.

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Hot Iron

Blast Furnace

Converter

Iron ore Liquid Steel

Limestone Coal

Fuse

Reuse Refinement

Casting

Renovation

Gathering Communication

Products

CONCEPT The site of the event is the square in front of the No. 3 Blast Furnace, which is the first step of steel-making: fuse, refine and reuse the original mineral materials.

A green diamond-like energy block is formed by a single triangle unit which is the most stable structure signify the steel industry as the pillar industry in China.

This installation expressed the rebirth of this century-old Shougang and the revitalization of this abandoned site.

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VISUALIZATION

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Geometry elements referencing from the most common and stable form in the park.

Observation

Workshop Rest

Entertainment Performance Exhibition

FORMATION

Using Layher scaffolding system create triangles formed the process that fragments is fusing into a diamond-like energy block. The installation plan to carry several function to stimulate social engagement.

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VISUALIZATION

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What do we leave behind?

Commerce Unveiled: A Dialogue in Architecture

POP-UP EXHIBITION IN REUSED SHOPPING MALL Exhibition Design Individual project Location: Beijing, China Time: 2021 Area: 291.6m²

The “Commerce Unveiled: A Dialogue in Architecture” is a temporary exhibition located within a re-purposed shopping mall in the historic district of Beijing. The exhibition aims to spotlight architectural projects centered around commercial renovations, fostering a conversation to gain insights into the current trends within commercial spaces.

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A Dialogue in Architecture Architecture

Brands

Commercial Space

Customers

Exhibitions Creating Dialougue

Bird’s-Eye View of the Capital City, Inspired by Emperor Longing’s Poems.

京師生春意圖軸,Xu Yang (徐揚, 1 ­ 750–after 1766­)

Ink and colour on silk, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1767

The Palace Museum, Xin­146672

CONCEPT The exhibition defined as another angle to see the commercial space, to reveal the connection and communication between brands and customers

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A Dialogue in Architecture

SITE PHOTOS The exhibit installation creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor

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Commerce Unveiled: A Dialogue in Architecture

WINDOW

STREET

SQUARE

SPACE ANALYSIS Creating “Street”, “Square” and “Window” space referencing ancient Chinese market space.

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09 Commerce Unveiled:

A Dialogue in Architecture

SITE PHOTOS The exhibit installation creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor

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How will we live together?

Where are we in the universe?

What do we leave behind?

Thanks Ruxing Xiao E-mail: xrxruxing@gmail.com Tel: 44 07536973122 Web: ruxingxiaoxrxportfolio.cargo.site

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