The Tröllljós or Museum of Light project was the author’s first design competition entry during grad school. The challenge involved creating a space for stargazing and multifunctional use. The design taught valuable lessons in merging culture and modern design. The use of 360-degree views and incorporation of sculptural elements were prominent features. Despite the initial limitations, it sparked enthusiasm for future competitions.
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Sgraffito is an urban exploration focusing on Downtown South Gay Street in Knoxville, TN. It delves into the history and cultural significance of graffiti, aiming to create a lasting impact in a high traffic area lacking in long-term inhabitation and social programming. The end goal was to create an institutional building. The structure is inspired by graffiti and features an interactive pathway designed to encourage movement and reflection.
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The work “Inflicted Muir” focused on creating a functional and impressive landscape within the urban context of Knoxville, TN. Each student was assigned an intersection to study and then develop a design to create a spectacle. Something I accomplished by incorporating exaggerated scaling and water filtration towers. The project reflects a deep drive to understand the significance of water in sustaining life.
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Zhongshan Shipyard Park, originally a bankrupted shipyard from the 1950s, was redeveloped into a riverfront park in the Guangdong Province of China. It features sculptures that symbolize elements of the former shipyard. We worked collaborative with our teammates to understanding and study this site, and develop drawings.
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“Explorations of a Pocket Watch” was a grad-school project marking the author’s first use of graphic design tools like Rhino, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The task was to digitally rebuild a disassembled object, capture it through photography, and create drawings using the mentioned software. The project explored the concept of time’s dichotomous pace.
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