The main inspiration of the design for NEXT University is based on ant colonies. Ants are known to be hard-

working, meticulous living creatures; therefore, the concept is an approach to encourage students as well as

faculty members to collaborate efficiently within the space.

One major feature of the design is the layout of the space, which can be seen clearly in the floor plan. It is an

organic resemblance of an ant farm, which mimics the way the ants build their nest. With circular and organic

shapes, it enhances the creativity of the space as well as of the occupant’s, therefore intrigue them into coming

inside and explore. Moreover, these organic shapes also elevate the idea of collaborative working environment, allowing students and teachers to work together effectively.

The goal of this project is to design a 4-storey house for a family of 4. First floor is designated for common areas where

living room, kitchen & dining room is located. 2nd & 3rd floor are designated for private bedrooms, and 4th floor is

dedicated for worship area & a small balcony for laundry & growing plants.

The goal of this project is to design a 5-storey house for a matured couple and their children. the first & second floor is dedicated to family gatherings and social activities with open dining room and living room, home theater, etc. third and forth floor are designated as bedrooms for the occupants with a master bedroom for the couple & smaller bedrooms for the children. the highest level is a small garden for the family to grow their own plants & enjoy fresh air when needed.00

The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton (ASOC), the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre (Perley Rideau) and the Victorian Order of Nurses of Ottawa-Carleton (VON) have collaborated to create a new option for facility-based short stay dementia respite. This option is a self-contained, home-like retreat. Within 589m², the retreat center is designated to host 8-12 dementia patients overnight and accommodate them with a place to stay, socialize, perform activities as well as physical/mental therapy. Overall, the design shall exceed the needs of all patients, staffs and visitors of the Dementia Respite Retreat.

The main goal of this project is to design a small community for patients that are living with dementia; the retreat center will become a place of activities, treatments and social interactions. The Dementia Respite Retreat will also enhance & tighten the relationships between patients, caregivers/nurses, and visitors; therefore, it would help treating the disease and preventing it from worsening. • Exceeds the needs of the residents & workers• Provides an institution for residents to get away and enjoy a small vacation• Follows CSA guidelines – Standards for healthcare, and OBC

Based on the research of existing location, as well as the history of dementia, the overall concept of the design is determined to be the mechanical system of a

clock. In other words, the interior of a clock will represents the Dementia Respite Retreat. Because dementia is a disease the relies solely on time, it is reasonable to

based the design of the space on the clock system. The exterior of the clock is elegant and simple, but the interior is very complex and intricate; the design

should follow this idea: simple and elegant on the outside, but can maintain both aesthetical and functional aspects on the inside. The design should also be logical

and make sense to all users/occupants.

the main purpose of the this project is to design a restaurant/cocktail lounge that is based

outside of North America. it is an introduction to hospitality design and ultimately helps

emerging designers learn how to design restaurants or similar types of building that hosts

people and provide them with various services. the restaurant has to follow a specific theme

or concept that reflects deeply the location of the restaurant; the final design should be

flexible enough to open and welcome distinctive and diverse groups of people all over the

world, while still respecting the surrounding environment and culture of the designated

country. the project also highlights the importance of comfort for both clients and

employees, of how to satisfy both parties and fuse them together within the same environment.

the level of satisfaction can be achieved through multiple aspects: atmosphere, colors,

lighting, wayfinding, distribution of spaces, materials, etc.

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The sections showcase the details of wall finishes, wall lighting, ceiling

lighting and the main decorative elements of the restaurant.

The most prominent decorative element of the restaurant is the 100-feet

tall ‘tree wall’ running from the first floor to the fifth floor. Cove

lighting is integrated inside the tree carvings, and the background is

made with yellow-tinted glass for better reflection and illusion.

The drawings demonstrate different areas within the restaurant that

contribute to the overall concept and theme: stacking sake barrels in

the main bar, the decorations of the seating area, and the bridge crossing

the front & back of the first level.

SECTIONS & DETAILS

The exterior façade reflects the overall concept of the restaurant. The materials chosen area inspired by the

architectural elements and features of Japanese design. A harmonization of traditional and modern

architecture can be seen with the collaboration of vertical wooden panels running from top to bottom of the

structure and the monumental glass windows divide those panels apart. The hidden rood with concrete shingles

placed on top of the first level is also another prominent Japanese architectural style that still exists until

these days. Moreover, the same lantern light fixtures from the restaurant area are hung near the roofs

connect the interior and exterior of the space.

The gokiya sign is illuminated underneath is a great feature allowing people to notice the restaurant from

afar. Therefore drawing attention from the public at a distance.

These diagrams demonstrate the angle and the amount of natural

sunlight a house receives throughout the day based on the Ottawa

sun path.

According to the sun path, the house receives the most sunlight

during the 12pm-3pm time slot, and a little bit sunlight will peak into

the house during early daytime and late afternoon. Based on the

diagrams, the position of the windows shall be located on the roof

and on both sides of the house (East & West) in order for the inWall

(presumably located in the center of the house) to receive

exposure to sunlight.

The inWall spans from the floor all the way up the 9’-0”

ceiling of the 1-storey House.

Beside other common attributes, it also acts as a division

between the public and private spaces.

The inWall can be viewed from both floors of the house, with a

total of 14’-0” in height. The benefits of the innovative wall spreads

throughout the entire space, leaving homeowners feeling

refreshing and at ease whenever they are home.

The Deluxe House accommodates an interior as well as

exterior innovative wall that goes up to the balcony of the

second floor. The wall now becomes part of the architectural

structure of the house and blends in with the interior

environment instead of being just a decorative piece.