LUMRON - The Earth X Human Hub [Semester 3 Final Project]

Interior Architecture Design 3

[PROJECT 2] ‘Set, “CAPTURING-Dreams”, Burgeon’

With my dreams as an inspiration and enough capital to buy Jao Tim and make a start up business (wishful thinking), I am to create a concept to incorporate to the spaces in Jao Tim and propose a new space programming.

So, after measuring the site of Jao Tim, I'm good to go.

Here is the assignment brief .

Dream Model Narration

The concept of my project is a combination of three night dreams where similar elements are extracted such as having black or dark blue colours, happened in dim situations, tiny light sources and a peaceful environment with one dominant colourful dream included.

I further extracted main elements that can be further developed, such as darkness, colourful futuristic (circuit) lines, lights and the posture of floating. I grouped these elements to 3 keywords: glowing, repetition and floating. I proceeded to understand the sequences of my dreams in hope to decode its possible hidden meanings to form a narration.

When i summarized the dream narration, I realized that my dreams seem to speak to me about the path towards success, first identifying the root cause, then keep persevering in improvement and finally having a breakthrough. I decided to relate to the ‘glowing in the dark’, implying that light is present in dark situations. I further rename the concept as ‘Lumi Buio’ with ‘lumi’ derived from the Latin word ‘lumen’ which means light of life and ‘buio’ meaning dark in Italian. Finally, the concept brings a message that there is light of life in dark places, one only has to look closely to find it already there.

Concept Presentation Board

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Dream Model

LEFT ANGLE

RIGHT ANGLE

FRONT ANGLE

REFLECTION

This assignment is fun to begin with but in reality, rather complex to understand as it involves abstraction. It opens my mind to the many possibilities of raw idea creation where the ideas are solely personal and not influenced solely from any Pinterest sources. I also learned much on concept where it gives a theme to the whole space, even a sense of purpose! I'm glad that this project gives me an opportunity to experiment on the sculptural model which includes trying out new mechanism such as the rotation and the gear and incorporating lighting to a model the first time. The challenges I faced in this assignment is determining the angle of slant of the dream model and ensuring that the holding structure fits in the slanting disk. I can't imagine that it actually turns out well! The second challenge is the space programming where I have to sit down and think of the interesting activities to be used in the spaces and segmenting them under separate themes/topics.

Through this project, I get to know myself more and appreciate more on random dreams because they may bring an important message. I also get to appreciate more on the importance of having a sustainable lifestyle through the chosen space programming.

[PROJECT 3] Traverse, COTERIE, Harmonize

With my otaku dream model as an inspiration, I am to incorporate the LUMI BUIO (light in darkness) concept into the existing spaces in Jao Tim. With new space programming and timeline under the image of LUMRON, a learning community hub is envisioned to create awareness to protect and preserve Earth and ourselves by helping users to experience the power of nature.

Here is the assignment brief .

Final Project Presentation Board

PRESENTATION TIME

Site survey presentation on measurements & drawings.

I overcame the odds!

SPACE MODEL

My chosen space is the Groundbreaker earthquake simulator. This model is made with 100% reused materials found in campus and at home.

Little did I know I get to exercise the art of reusing objects which is in line with my projects' idea of saving the earth.

The day which I started to do this space model (I have laser cut the parts a few days ago) is also an unfortunate day where I broke my multi cooker tempered glass cover. I realized that the metal rim of the glass cover is exactly in scale 1:20 of my space model. Not just that, since my multi cooker has a special custom made metal rim with a recessed area, it fits exactly as a doorway measuring up to 1100mm in scale 1:20 too! I learn that accident is good by viewing in a different perspective. It can happen for a good reason! Definitely an expensive good accident...

PROMOTIONAL ITEM

This item serves as a merchandise for my community hub. It is an extra bedside lamp I did as a de-stress exercise and as a Christmas gift. I basically reused unwanted bamboo tubes thrown away by the Architecture students after their project.

SAMPLE BOARD

REFLECTION

This semester, although I did not achieve the "perfect" outcome I envisioned, I learned to be content and not being disappointed by the outcome! In fact, I am pretty happy with the board composition I did. Anyways, there are some things for me to improve on:

-Although no one noticed, I realize I must never forget to ask myself: "Where is the North?!"- Leewardists

-It is okay to spend money on A0 size killer perspectives

-My space is too expensive, self note to check current market pricing

-Too much text. Programming and timeline can actually be shown during presentation talk/use portfolio to show (depending on current lecturer's requirements)

-Presentation overdone

-Concept design to be functional to the space ( not necessary in sem 3 but to take note in higher semesters)

Here are some things for me to keep practicing:

- Great section! Next semester can consider scale 1:50!

- Nice perspective and 3D!

(If you don't like backstories, skip this)

Miracle, favor, faithfulness and gratitude -- the words that summed up my experience on the second stressful day of my current life timeline.

As a designer, one have little control over technical issues. Although I have prepared necessary preparations by upgrading my laptop with 16GB with a huge sum of money the month before, things seem to be predestined to happen somehow.

My laptop went nuts on the submission day morning. RIP. Infected with a Trojan Malware (Thank you Malwarebytes for informing) and an over-sized file, my Adobe Illustrator, my most trusted software have forsaken me by corrupting each backup file I fed in. But thanks be to my God who never forsake me!

I feel like I'm drowning as possible scenes of failing sem 3 flashed through my eye. I see a huge battle waging around me. Time is short but is He limited?

I questioned God in despair: "Why now?"

The room is filled with silence. Yes, dead silence.

And I pondered on the past, how God had always helped me. If He did it before...He will...do it again...

And He did!

The Dairy of a Stressy Kid

18/12/18 A few weeks ago, my laptop have been lagging.

The weird thing is, with assignments pilling, I still felt much peace. I questioned God, where is my monster of anxiety to kick me going?

Tomorrow is pin up day (the day we put up our presentation boards). I have to do it from 4pm-6pm or being barred from final presentation. I haven't even finish composing and printing at 12am.

8am. My computer lagged, I haven't compose my presentation board.

9am. My illustrator software took too long to respond. Alerted my lecturer about my concerns and progress.

11am. Both of my files corrupted by my software. Redo twice for nothing. Informed Lecturer.

I questioned God: "WHY NOW?"

12pm. Stress alert. I phoned my mum desperately and cried. I see myself failing the whole semester.

1pm. Followed advice of my mum to use computer lab. Friends all busy using their laptops, I can't borrow.

2pm. Uni's computer took so long to open! Even after successfully open my file, the computer lab administration system blocked my file due to unknown external fonts used.

Asked available lecturers for their laptops, none have my software to work my backup file.

I questioned God: "Why?! I tried!"

Nevertheless, I refused to give up. "He will make a way...when there seems to be no way...(sob) "

2.30pm. Miracle starts. One of my friend's laptop is available. When I just step out of my uni block to run to friend's house, lecturer texted me to extend for me till 12am pin up. She told me nicely not to panic. I don't expect this treatment cause she is a strict lecturer and she mentioned earlier to be prepared beforehand and no excuses can be tolerated at last hours.

Favor.

4pm. Should be the original pin up time. File took too long to respond. Sudden shutdown. Redo!

*struggling to be patient and still *

8pm. Finally done composing. Now where to print so late at night? Printing shop downstairs refused to extend working hours after 8pm.

9pm. Thank God printing shop no close in SS15!

11pm. Done printing! Ahhhhh rush to uni!

11.30pm pin up alone, ahhhhh! The nails don't stick!

19/12/18 12.30am phone suddenly died, cannot take picture as proof of submission. Cannot book Grab home.

12.48am phone charged, send picture and lecturer accepted. Phew! But no, the war not over. Grab drivers are hardly available. I am stressed, I don't want to be stranded in uni. I . NEED. SLEEP.

1.05am Grab driver responded. I got 🔨 in case anything goes wrong. Safe journey home. Grab driver friendly and concerned.

2am. I lost my jacket.... where is it?? In Grab car? In friend's house?

Afternoon. My external reviewer who mark my presentation is the same guy I asked help from to borrow his laptop. Such coincidence. He is happy I managed to do it.

Favor.

20/12/18 Friend found jacket in her house's living room. No wonder she can't find previously.

This semester, God is like last last minute help me.

Will I still trust Him when it seems impossible?

I could have just given up if not for clinging on God's promises and what He has done for me in the past.

I can blame myself for bad time management. But then, I could have missed out on seeing God's faithfulness in unlikeliest situations.

Thank you Jesus and Merry Christmas Sir!

Love, Stressy Kid

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