Ruxing X Interior design Portfolio

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.

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.

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.

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

The Military Academy settled after the disband by Bolsheviks. Then the Great Military Academy gradually took over the entire territory.

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

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.

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.

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;

Metal structure in the shape of the historical window wrapped with light and semi-transparent scrim material to present large images;

Uniform specifications, built-in lighting, and easy to use independently for special activities.

Semi-transparent scrim

locate projector in the horizontal table

Metal structure Lighting fixture in the base

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;

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

“kintsugi”, and Terrazzo floor fixation

© Ralph Appelbaum Associates/Asia. Inc.

Visualization of the Terrazzo floor in exhibition space

LOBBY

Neither this drawing, nor any of such ideas, arrangements, designs or plans shall be appropriated by or disclosed to any person, firm or corporation for any use whatsoever, except by the specific and written permission of Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated Asia.

Written dimensions on drawings shall have authority over scaled.

Contractors and manufactorers shall verify and be responsible for all dimensions and conditions on the job and inform this office of all variations from drawing prior to performing the work. This office shall first see and approve contractor's full size shop details before fabrication. It is the fabricator's responsibility to verify and insure the structural integrity of this design with a licensed structural engineer.

Maintain the characteristics of axisymmetric space to emphasize the column form, and re-plan the entrance door, second doors and exhibition hall door to enhance the sense of ritual.

The reception desk is on the right side of the entrance, and clothes and hats storage and catering services are provided. Two groups of waiting areas are set on the left side of the entrance.

Select light-color decorative materials with rich natural textures to create an elegant atmosphere.

Based on the original style, increase the opening scale and improve detail quality. Apply special treatment for important parts.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

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Walls are spliced with natural wood veneer and cement texture artisan paint.

Ceiling retains the original plaster lines and painted with a white matte latex paint.

Preserve original door frame, restore wood finishes, replace textured glass, and add gold leaf around the outer frame.

Grey flamed granite and brushed granite are used on the floor and the columns.

The main rest area includes different functions. The Left side is a relaxing lounge; right side is relatively quiet for formal discussions. The original “X” structure of the building is used to set up a modular exhibition shelf system, which can be used flexibly according to the needs.

Finish materials and colors in the space are integrated with light gray and textures to create a simple and masculine space quality;

Retain and follow the original structure and form to re-generate new decorative features, providing new appearance and function.

The style and material continue those of the lobby, and the overall color is warm and bright.

The metal beam is combined with the metal frame, providing both display and storage functions.

Replace the broken glass block with laminated glass to highlight the repair work, presenting artistic effects.

Multifunction shelves are integrated with metal beams. Walls are spliced with natural wood veneer and cement patterned artisan paint.

SHOWROOM AND WORKSHOP

Exhibition Design/ Interior Design

Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia

Location: Beijing, China

Time: 2021

Area: 1629m²

The “Creative Showroom” project is a gallery place for showing an architectural smart building system and a creative workshop place. In this project, I mainly take charge of workshop space interior design and exhibition area design.

1F is mainly for exhibition and meeting;

2F is mainly for workshop, creative spaces.

AUDITORIUM

Multi-functional space, supporting various modes and applications of “exhibition”, “conference” and “ meeting”;

According to the open mechanism, the actual audience and the different nature of use, the application has a variety of spatial and functional flexibility adjustment.

Dividing space with movable glass partitions. Movable glass partitions allow the space to have flexible possibilities for a variety of functional uses;

Installation of three-dimensional material display shelves, with display and material display storage functions; Ring-shaped display racks, providing both internal and external display space.

ATRIUM

Making full use of the space’s sense of ceremony, workshop’s special tools/ successful cases/works are displayed in arrays to give the space a certain artistic effect.

WORKSHOP SPACE

Choose a practical operating table that is easy to operate and can store tools; The operating table is equipped with universal wheels for flexible use and can be arranged in different combinations depending on the situation.

Family Roots

PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF ZHUHAI MUSEUM

Exhibition Design Project

Collaborative Project Designed at Ralph Applebaum Associates Asia

Location: Zhuhai

Duration: 2016-2021

Area: 8020m²

Family Roots is a project tell the story of family history and story in Zhuhai province. By using the metal strut system for each family and using iconic architecture elements to create the environment for each family and using artifacts as evidence to tell the story.

In this collaborative project, my contributions are concept development, development design of drawing, construction drawing, construction supervision, and site coordination.

LAYOUT

Each of the important “family” has a relatively separate exhibition area; There are three widths for the family section: 4 metres, 5 metres, and 7 metres, in a grid system.

Artefacts showcase Strut system Information panel

Architecture elements

STRUT SYSTEM DESIGN

By using the metal strut system for each family and using iconic architecture elements to create the environment for each family and using artifacts as evidence to tell the story.

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.

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.

Astronomy Gallery Looking up

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.

Cosmic cognition

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.

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.

Curing place 05

URBAN RENOVATION & COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER

Thesis project / Urban planning & Architecture Design

Individual project

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, America

Time: 2016

Site Area: 284,119 ft²

Built Area: 3673 m²

Curing Place concerns a multi-generations community that lives in a historical district in Cincinnati. The project involves both urban planning and architecture design. Facing the changes brought by city development, the design revolves around the past and present of the community. With the impact of evolving urban landscape and changing culture, what attitude and action should a developing neighborhood business district adopt?

SOLUTION OF THE SITE

Zooming in to the site, the proposal aim to create transition zone to connect the whole block to the context, to create the inner-network of mixed-land use, social activities, green space and mobility.

Single Family House For “Rustbelt Tradition” group living, also respond to the housing in north sides.

Community Cultural Center:

For public education and activities, improve people ‘s mental health.

Center Space: Creating center public space, for residents recreation, encourage residents to interaction and offer a stronger sense of community.

Mix-use Retails and Apartment: For young newcomers, near bus station, restaurants.

Senior Apartment: For elder, offering a silence and near the green space

Mix-use Retails and Office:

Offer more jobs, attract people living and working in East Walnut Hills.

Healthy mobility network

Green space network Activity network

Curing place

INTERIOR VISUALIZATION

The space created for the old building will engage visitor to view the building and know the story.

The multifunction area can be used of gallery for special exhibition; and auditorium for public lecture.

The area created for group study or meeting is full of sunshine and meet the need for education.