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Final 3D

Final 3D visualization

Materials:

                                            laminate stripes                                                     rustic metal

                                            reclaimed timber                                                concrete flooring



Interior areas:

Reception - drop off area
Drop your unwanted furniture and collect points that can be use to get new furnitures.

Transitional Corridor

Learn and help save our planet by reusing resources from old furnitures.

     Seating Area Overlooking Open Workshop

                Seating Area Overlooking Open Workshop

Watch live the process of giving a new leash of life to the objects. Detail information is shown by the screen.

Showroom of Polished/Upcycled Furniture

Redeem your points that you have been collected once you dropped off your old objects. 

Not enough points? Pay the remaining points with money that help to support more upcoming projects!

Final Technical Drawing

Elevation of transitional corridor. 

Inspired by the interview with Rachel Deas, "For upcycling, people should get excited about their object being transformed into a surprisingly beautiful new object."

User will come through this transitional corridor after they drop in their old furniture at the reception. Through this wall, they will be introduced into the whole program of the space and invited to be a part of the transformation experience. 

Sectional elevation A-A'

Developments of 3D modeling using 3Dsmax:

Exploring curve walls and installations, color and textures

Sketch Developments: 

Developments of the model towards the functional proposed space.

"I should have personal connection with the object. When I'm looking for an object, I will find something that has aesthetic appeal. I have to get excited about it." 

 

Interview:

Rachel Deas, upcycle designer


Rachel Deas is a fresh new upcycle designer that concentrates in producing innovative lighting design from old objects. She studied Jewellery and Metal Design course at Duncan of Jordanstone school of Art.


Why are you interested in doing upcycling?

"I do upcycling because I want to preserve the design, to protect the design before completely forgotten... I take objects that I find attractive, but has lost its value."


How is the market response?

"Upcycling is very fashionable right now. It is about saving environment and people know that it is what needs to be done right now. At the moment upcycling definitely is a prime thing and there is a market for it. In the future maybe will be mass produced but I will still keep my bespoke piece."

What is the downside of upcycling?

"Resources. A lot of time spent to find the right object and time is money."

Study Models:

I am exploring how curve planar interact with each other in forming spaces. I apply twist, repetition and thick to thin cutting. In overall layout, I try to emerge the transitional characteristic of the cell. The color gradation can be seen by the intensity of the curves inside which denoting specific areas in the space.

 

Design Inspirations:

Beautiful pattern that mimics the profile of cells.

Architect: Oscar Niemeyer

The simple curves interact with each other creating subtle harmonious movement.

Architect: Zaha Hadid

Project: Chamber Music Hall

 Curves and dramatic flow between ceiling and flooring. The spaces look fluid and graceful.

Concept:

STEM CELL

The concept of my space is taken from the innate ability of stem cell to regenerate itself, adapting to the broken cell to help heal the disorder. My proposed program is as well similar to this notion whereby old furnitures are given new lease of life, to be able to regain its beauty.

Stem cell has an irregular organic shape that I can adapt and explore. Through microscopic lens, there is an apparent gradation of colors that inspired me in design my space. There is a transitional quality in the feature of this cell which is potential to be further developed.

Custard Factory Site Study

Custard factory is the chosen site for this project because of its vibrant and creative energy that the shops offer.

Since my targeted groups are young adults of mid 20s and 30s, this location is really approachable and great to build social networking as well.

The specific unit that i am interested in occupying is the circular space behind the circular pond. These units are special in terms of its distinct character out of the geometrical shape of the overall building.

Case Study

The Upcycle Exchange:

A retail shop that accepts secondhand textiles, fabrics and handcraft materials. People can also purchase the items in a very low price. Moreover, if you donate items to them, they will also pay you back according to the value per basket. Besides being the bridge of old items for new consumers, they also become the supporter of upcycler community who wish to supply their products here. Their activities are extremely benefitting creative communities and teaching public how to be more appreciative over old possessions.

Rebuilding Exchange:

A market that collects rebuilding materials. Their mission is to divert and reuse landfill waste to create something unique and fashionable. Above is the clock that is made of leftover wood veneers. Such activities really are beneficial in reducing waste and managing it for creative purposes. 

Ikea Hackers:

An online community that share creative ways in 'hacking' ikea products by creating something completely out of the original technique. The response of public is very good. It is exciting to know other people's mind-blowing creations.