Carol 宁佳乐

Ba (Hons) Interior & Environment Design - 2019 Cohort

My Design Philosophy

I think The power of design is infinite. The value of design is far from providing convenience for human beings and can affect human behaviour and feelings. I want to bring some fun to this boring life through design. Through design, we can enjoy life and love life more, bring a positive attitude to users, and increase the fun of life.

Honours Project - Community Integration

Project Brief

Interconnection

  • Design style - Fusion 

  • Design purpose - Share 

  • Design Approach - open concept

  • Cultural focus - Exchange of knowledge

  • Design focus - Green design

Idea Generation & Design Process

Appearance

Retaining characteristics 

Trouble in communication

Inspiration

Appearance

Retaining characteristics 

Trouble in communication

Inspiration

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The marble European design

The appearance of the old building is based on the marble European design, which leaves a deep impression. This place contains many good memories of the surrounding residents, and some areas need to be reserved for the surrounding people to enjoy the memories.Firstly, analyze the needs of the surrounding people and the environment, adjust the structure, and separate the blocks.

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The original skylight structure

The original skylight structure is retained in the structure to highlight the uniqueness of the structure. Inspired by the broken glass, in order to make better use of the fragmented time for the surrounding residents, there are many Windows and doors around the building, where people can enter and exit freely and get a relatively open space for rest and experience without being restricted by the structure.

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Afraid of unnecessary trouble in communication.

The reason why many people were reluctant to socialize is partly because they were afraid of unnecessary trouble in communication. The curved appearance is used for design transformation, which can better integrate with the surrounding environment and make the surrounding residents better accept, highlighting the design thinking of the open space structure and reducing the sense of estrangement.

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The inspiration source "broken glass"

The overall building has a streamlined appearance of European architecture, which is more smooth and comfortable. Echoing the curve of the surrounding river, it creates a comfortable leisure space. The inspiration source "broken glass" is composed of a variety of inorganic minerals, and the glass products used and contacted in our daily life through industrial production or manual production.

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Final Design Scheme

Interconnected space

The site is not only set for children to learn about nature, but also for adults to truly experience nature and get relaxed in nature. It also calls on the surrounding people to love nature more and protect nature, not only in small things, in the building to make a more favorable performance, reflecting the park economy, the real value of urban ecological civilization. In the design, the old building is combined through a series of transformation, and the building is combined with the surrounding natural park environment, not only not obtrusive, but also better display of the integration of nature and modern echo performance.

Final Design Proposal

Shared interconnected space

General Views

Parks are not only for children to learn about nature, but also for adults to really experience nature and get close to nature and relax in nature. It also calls on the surrounding people to love nature more and protect nature, not only in small things, in the building to make a more favorable performance, reflecting the park economy, the real value of urban ecological civilization.

Context, Site analysis, Design Narratives and Concept

Get to know the thorough design development from the stages listed below.

Community Project - Participant’s Installation

Design Narrative

Most people in the community are so addicted to work and social activities that they spend most of their time at work, which makes them cherish their time off more. Most people prefer to be alone during their leisure time to reduce pressure and relax because communication with others is perceived as a very difficult part in the eyes of many. Many people, in the process of communication, encounter different opinions and disputes that occupy their own leisure time, making our lives more irritable and less conducive to leisure and relaxation. As a result, the neighborhood becomes more unfamiliar, especially for high-rise residents, necessitating more people to communicate with each other in more complex ways. A harmonious neighborhood relationship is the foundation of good social relations and an important part of a thriving social civilization. The neighborhood holds great importance in our lives, and we need to address the problems within the neighborhood rather than avoiding it by choosing not to communicate. Empathy plays a significant role in improving neighborhood communication. Communication is essential in life, enabling us to understand and be kind to others, increasing interaction and contact with others, fostering a more integrated population structure, and creating a friendlier and more harmonious social atmosphere. Design details: Divided into three levels according to the height of the population, each level observes different aspects, allowing individuals to experience varying perspectives from different positions. They are arranged in a clockwise direction to create the perception of closer proximity between neighbours and promote connections among them. By adjusting the height of the device, the audience can experience different sensations in various positions.

Honours Project - Site Research and Representation

Part I: Research and Analysis

The place I have chosen is the abandoned aquarium in Yuxi Park, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The abandoned building of the aquarium is a structure that was left after the city's relocation planning. The second reason why the zoo was moved was that it was situated in the city centre, and the large number of tourists and noise levels adversely affected the neighbourhood. With the rapid development of the city and the increasing population, we should make full use of every inch of land and explore the significance and reuse value of buildings. The site is located in Yuxi Park, Zhongshan West Road, Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei. The abandoned aquarium is the site left by the relocation of the former zoo. Due to the large number of visitors and excessive noise during its operation, the surrounding residents could not have a good rest, and it also brought serious inconvenience to the traffic. As a result, the zoo was moved from here during the urban planning period. However, this abandoned building has not been appropriately arranged and has remained unused until now. It bears witness to the glorious history of the park and carries the happy memories of generations of people in Shijiazhuang.

Part II: Site Representation

The site is located in a park surrounded by schools, communities, offices, and arts and culture areas. It is conveniently located near the road with easy access to the overpass and other traffic facilities. The park is surrounded by high-rise buildings in residential areas, and the crowd in the park is dominated by the surrounding residents. The facilities in the park are relatively complete, and this place is located in the center of the park, involving fewer facilities. The main reason why this area has been abandoned is the dispute between the government and residents. Moreover, it is located in the park. According to the investigation, there are more places suitable for the elderly and children's recreation in the park, and few projects are set for the middle-aged group who have no space to rest while accompanying their children and the elderly. The park's combination of modern structure and western classical decoration shows its characteristics of openness and inclusiveness. Although there are many types of people around, the overall population is poor at present. I want to start by connecting the residents and increasing the connections between people. Let people realize the importance of empathy and communication, enhance the connection between residents, improve the cohesion of the masses, and create a positive social atmosphere.

Honours Project

Theoretical Underpinning

Part I: Generation Z and Self Identification

'Young people no longer over-pursue complex decoration, but more practical, more suitable for their own design and style,'

Generation Z's consumption

Generation Z's consumption outlook is diverse and differentiated, and there is no single label to define them. Instead of excessive pursuit of individuation, the company pays more attention to the practicability of products and hopes to meet the needs of individual functions. The balance of self-consciousness, the pursuit of moderation, leads to the constant change of consumer demand. From the perspective of the current furniture consumption market, the new consumption characteristics of Generation Z is that they refuse to over-design, pursue their own design, and can show their own personality expression. Young people no longer over-pursue complex decoration, but more practical, more suitable for their own design and style, the pursuit of cost-effective products. People in the age of Z learn from the characteristics of people in previous ages, pay attention to individuality, enjoy a free and flexible life, and have more diversified aesthetic preferences. In this device, materials such as tin foil, ultra-light clay and other materials are arranged and assembled in staggered arrangement to show the self-pursuit and distinctive character pursuit of people in the age of Z.

Part II:  Pre-generation Z and Self Identification

' Thanks to the influence of the Internet, they have a broader perspective, more advanced ideas, and a higher value for quality family experiences and a healthy work-life balance.'

Internets Influence

With the development of Internet technology, various new technologies have been applied to the field of consumption, which has changed people's consumption habits and also affected the change of people's lifestyle. Generation Y, as a generation of users who grew up with the Internet, has its own distinctive characteristics. Generation Y people tend to quickly adapt to the changing times and keep up with the latest technologies. Thanks to the influence of the Internet, they have a broader perspective, more advanced ideas, and a higher value for quality family experiences and a healthy work-life balance. Compared with other times, people in Y era are more in pursuit of individuality. They are fashionable in psychological characteristics and pursue individuality. They are the generation with the most distinctive personality. In this device, sticks are used to make a frame structure, showing the state of the frame in the past. Blue plastic is added in the middle to make a slender and twisted shape, which is attached to the stick, showing the status quo breaking through the past but also attached to the past.

Part III: Generations and Community

'The z era relies more on data collected by digital technology for accurate analysis of people and makes people in Age z prefer to stay away from the group and develop independently. '

The similarities and differences between Gen z and Baby Boomers

Both Gen Z and Gen Y have been influenced by the Internet. Generation Y has experienced the spread and transformation of the Internet. Make Gen Z and Gen Y more independent and self-centred, with strong self-esteem and distinct personalities. Dare to break with traditional and secular views. Compared with people in age y, digitization is a new process of social development in Generation Z, which causes changes in the relationship structure among people and promotes changes in the social spatial structure. The z era relies more on data collected by digital technology for accurate analysis of people and makes people in Age z prefer to stay away from the group and develop independently. The device uses cotton, fine thread and clay to assemble, and the cotton is expressed in the shape of a ball. In the Internet era, people are divided into more detailed, and the individual of the crowd is more distinct. In the middle, there is an upward trend of dividing by thin lines, which is also the boundary of dividing with previous times.

To Explore, Discover, & Regenerate