Afternoon Tea @ NYC

A Utopia Serve for Women

Fall 2018

Project Statement：

Creating a dedicated social experience for the modern, independent woman. This project addresses the lack of specialized social spaces by providing a holistic sanctuary that caters to diverse lifestyle needs—from dining and reading to floral arrangement and wellness services. The environment offers an elegant retreat where urban women can find a true sense of belonging and connection.

Site Address

871 ACE Heavy Industry Factory in Kunming, Yunnan, China.

China

Yunnan

Kunming

Building Analysis

This project preserves part of the original industrial framework, taking advantage of the large windows and giant machines. The complicated existing layout and drastic ceiling height can be an interesting canvas for designers to play with their imagination.

Concept Statement：

Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the most significant and intriguing artists of the 20th century, known internationally for her boldly innovative art. Her distinct flowers, dramatic cityscapes, glowing landscapes, and images of bones against the stark desert sky are iconic and original contributions to American Modernism. As space only serves women, her attitude can represent modern women. As a result, this project is inspired by her artworks.

Interior Floor Plan

3D Views Renderings

The interior part mainly adopts the Art Deco style prevailing in the industrial revolution. The entrance takes advantage of the height of the floors to create a street feel in New York. The top floor is full of light to make a roof garden. Georgia O'keeffe's work is used for decoration.

Interior Design Rendering - Day

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Interior Design Rendering - Night

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3D Views Renderings

The indoor design mainly adopts the Art Deco style, which is prevailing during the industrial revolution. The entrance takes advantage of the ceiling height, creating a miniature street view of NYC. The top floor is full of sunshine, ideal for creating a garden view.

Functional Space Rendering

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Flower Arranging Zone

Massage Zone

Reading Zone

Manhattan Bridge

Bridge Side View

Art Gallery

Retrofit

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Furniture Design

The inspiration for the seating unit comes from the poppy painting by O'keeffe. The flower is made up of four chairs (petals) and a table (pistil) as if growing from the ground.