Material application, Group presentation on window applications

Dark blue bag

Multi-striped bag

Multi-striped bag: Lining is wine red

A hat

Beige bag-Linen outside 

Beige bag-Lining is also beige

Sky blue bag

Sky blue bag-Lining purple & pink

I sew 4 bags & a hat for a group presentation.  The fabric I used were given by a window application showroom.  I believe that most of those fabrics are linen (except multi-striped fabric--this may be cotton) and commonly used for high-end type of curtains, as well as bags.  For lining, I used the materials that I collected from my school--various kinds of free sample fabrics were found in school.   

バッグ４つと帽子１つを縫いました。布は窓関連のショールームから頂いたもの。ストライプ柄はコットンで、その他は麻だと思う（多分）。買うとものすごく高級な布でカーテンやバッグを作る為によく使われる素材。バッグ内部は学校から頂いたもの：色んな色＆柄の無料の布サンプルが学校にあったので。

30cm adjustable set-square cases

Order for my Interior design classmate

Zipper opening

Velcro opening

Back of the case

I sewed a cover for the 30 cm adjustable set-square the other day. I used a zipper to open/close the cover so that it would be easy to take this set-squere out whenever I needed to use. I made the cover because I didn't want this equipment to get damaged while I would carry to school. 

A classmate sew this and fell in love with this idea.  I got an order from him immediately. Using the fabric he liked, I made another one tonight. 

A zipper opening is quiet handy, but it is quite complicated process to attach a zipper in the lined case, especially if the case is a triangle shape.  I tried to explore a better shape for the case--easier and faster to make while maintaining the practicality. So, I made a second one with Velcro tapes.  It was easier to make than a zippered one, but I'm not 100 % happy with this one yet. There is still room to improve... there must be a better way to make it simply and more time-efficiently way... 

Residential design, Zen bathroom, Re-packaging assignments

Loose style rendering-Inspired by Kumiko Inui (Pastel)

Pastel

Tight style rendering-Inspired by Kengo Kuma (Watercolour)

Watercolour

Last semester, I completed my Zen bathroom design assignment. I used Copic marker for rendering. 

This time, my teacher asked me to pick 2 distinct rendering styles (Loose drawing and Tight drawing) , which were done by other professional designers.  I chose Kumiko Inui for Loose one, and Kengo Kuma for Tight one.  Then, the teacher asked me to re-package my bathroom design in those 2 styles (Meaning "coping other people's styles").  I used pastel for the first time in my life--took me a while to learn how to use this medium, but I quite enjoyed it.

前学期は禅をテーマにバスルームをデザインする課題が出ました。コピックマーカーで色は仕上げました。

今学期はデザインの仕上げ方が異なるデザイナーのスタイル（自由な画風と厳格な画風）を選び、模倣するのが課題です。自由な画風はいぬいくみこさんを、厳格な画風はくまけんごさんを選びました。パステル画には初めて挑戦しました。コツがつかむのに時間かかったけど、かなり面白いミディアムでした。

Residential design, Warehouse conversion (Concept models)

BRIEF: 

You are to design a warehouse apartment for a selected client (Location: Fenwicks Stone Building. 2-8 Weston St, Balmain, NSW 2041). You are to: 

• -Identify which client you will select. (I chose "Fashion agent")
• -Analyse the site context.
• -Base your design brief upon meeting the perceived needs, desires and lifestyle requirements of your client. 
• -Develop conceptual ideas appropriate to your selected client. 
• -Keep the facade, window and door location.  The internal columns can be ere moved if adequate structural support is provide. 
• -The stair location can be changed.
• -Be innovative in your conceptual approach and spatial ideas. 

MY CLIENT IMAGE FROM THE BRIEF:

• The site is located at 2-8 Weston Street, Balmain East, NSW. 
• The warehouse conversion into a residential house for Mercedes Beale. 
• My client Mercedes Beale is an internationally respected fashion agent who travels the globe promoting emerging Australian designers.  
• She frequently spends months away from Sydney.  Client’s time in Sydney is generally time off.  
• She requires space for pilates, yoga, and meditation and has developed an interest in the teachings of Buddhism.  
• The client also requires a small office area and storage space for samples. 

Conceptual board. My concept: "Spool of thread"

Concept model 1 (22/07/2014. View from above). 

Concept model 1(22/07/2014. Side view)

Concept model 2 (22/07/2014. Front)

Concept model 2 (22/07/2014. Side view)

Concept model 3 (22/07/2014. Bed image)

Concept model 4 (22/07/2014. Exterior)

Concept model 4 (22/07/2014. Exterior)

Concept model 4 (22/07/2014. Exterior)

Concept model 4 (22/07/2014. Exterior)

Concept model 5 (Revised on 28/07/2014)

Concept model 5 (Revised on 28/07/2014)

Conceptual model 5 (Revised on 28/07/2014)

Concept model 6 (Revised on 29/07/2014)

Concept model 6 (Revised on 29/07/2014)



Concept model 7 (Revised on 29/07/2014)



Concept model 7 (Revised on 29/07/2014)






Concept model 8 (Revised on 05/08/2014)



Concept model 8 (Revised on 05/08/2014)

Concept model 9 (Revised on 05/08/2014)

Concept model 9 (Revised on 05/08/2014)

Residential design, Warehouse conversion (Interior pics)

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Residential design, Warehouse conversion (Exterior pics)

Went to a research trip to see the actual space for my assignment: Warehouse conversion.

Darling Harbour

Fenwicks stone building. 2-8 Weston st, Balmain, NSW 2041

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Ninja T-square bag (忍者風のティースクエアーバッグ）

Inside the lid

Back view

Side view

Elastic band attached to the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap

Ninja!!!

I sewed a bag for my T-square.  I attached a shoulder strap to the bag so that it would be easier to carry it to school.  It designed the bag in the way it would look like a Ninja sward when it is carried.

T-square定規のバッグを縫いました。ショルダーストラップを付けて学校に持ち運びしやすいようにしました。忍者の刀っぽいデザインです。黒い忍者服を着ると、まさに忍者！！