East'n Elements Spa (Model)

Tranquility Rooms - designed with an emphasis on natural materials such as Bamboo, Glass, Stone & Woven Fibres.

Interior view of the circular Reception Space - jagged passageways branch off left & right to represent the state of change the body inhabits when experiencing therapy.

Reception Space represents the expressive angular forms of the Fire element.

East 'n Elements Spa - an inner-city fusion of east meets west

The above juxtaposed images are the presentation boards for my proposal of the Eastern-Inspired Spa. Emphasis was given to natural materials, natural lighting, and atmospheric fluidity. I chose to experiment with organic forms to represent the curvilinear structure of the body and the fluidity of water. Whilst more linear forms were representational of the Wood & Fire Element.

MASH Project (Model)

Exterior view of the Cafe Courtyard - space encourages staff & public to interact with one another from all levels & departments.

Rear end view of the building exterior - view from the public carpark (showing all 3 levels.)

Exterior view from the street corner - Graphics Design Co. (showing only 2 levels)

MASH Project - a synergistic 'hub' of ideas

The above 3 images are the final presentation boards for my proposal of the Mash Project. The brief required the redesigning of a multi-level business complex that inhabited a 'Mash' of synergistic tenants. My tenants comprised of a Cafe, Events & Function Co-ordinators, Graphic Design Company and a Dental Spa. My rationale for chosing these tenants derived from scrutinisingly allocating each tenant an Element; (Cafe = Air, Events & Functions Co = Fire, Graphic Design Co = Metal, Dental Spa = Water, Circulation Space = Earth.) From here, with the analysis of each of the individual elements I was able to explore the possibilities of having a synergistic hub of tenants that functioned like a natural organism.

Japanese Restaurant Design (Model)

Teppan-yaki style dining room - various levels references the social hierarchy that exists in Japanese culture and fine cuisine.

The art of light and shadow played an imperative role in the dynamism of this design. Because the natural light filtering through the etched glass panels were constantly changing, this meant that the space would take on different moods depending on the time of the day.

Library Design - the emerging 'body of knowledge'

The intention of this Library Project was to provoke the notion of the virtual "third" dimension. I wanted to create a temporary space where the virtual and the real could exist as a body of knowledge. I was also intrigued by the idea of association-location, where the books could be found according to what anatomical association it had.

The stairway leading up the exterior 'skin' of the body was intended as a place of retreat. Directly below is the Womb, where the Childrens Learning Area would exist.


With the human form covered in a semi-transparent kevlar fabric, the body would appear from the exterior as a large skeletal mass. At night it would emerge as a glowing monument, as a protector and projector of knowledge.

Coke New Releases Set Design - inspired by the 50's

A project in 2005 inspired the design of the Coke New Releases Stage Set to be based on a 50's Retro theme. The above images are the presentation boards for my proposal which sought its inspiration from the history of Coke. The final design evokes a sense of fluidity throughout the unique furnishings and makes use of props that can double as backdrops as well as furniture.

Jewellery Design - try a taste of Asia

This piece was inspired by the 8 I-Ching symbols depicted on lucky Chinese coins. The various configurations symbolize a different message to the unique person wearing the jewellery. Materials used consist of red & gold ribbon, moulding clay, black, white & gold paint, varnish & bamboo.

This necklace represents the (8) parts that makes up a whole, all connected together by a flowing strand of red & gold (family).

This bracelet represents the tight bond of Chinese culture. Materials used are copper & ribbon.

'Feng Shui' State House

My very first interior-directed project called for the designing of an existing state house for NZ Chinese immigrants. For my inspiration I sought to immerse myself, for the first time, in Chinese Feng-Shui theory and culture.

Through reconfiguring the interior space I was able to devise a space that was nearly entirely in harmony with Feng Shui Principles. Every room was given the most appropriate east-west facing relationship to the sun, and the bold colour palatte was even chosen in relationship the unique auspicioius colours for each room.

The linear decor throughout the interior and exterior makes reference to the natural energy or "chi" that flows through the space in order to keep a positive living environment.