The idea behind this project is to take elements from our day-to-day life and de-familiarize them to an extent where we still know their origin but have a different function to it that might not be directly associated with it.
The initial step of the project was to 3D scan the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, deconstruct and rearrange these scans on a 1:1 scale using digital software. What was interesting is the gain and loss of information during this process, or how it even creates a sense of false information by embracing errors or glitches that were encountered during the process. The limitations of the software became an advantage for the design. While 3D printing the model, a layer of information was lost because of its limitation to print higher resolutions. It also created certain patterns and textures from the orientation of printing. Experimenting with dipping the model in resin added a layer of complexity by giving the model some new textures and added depth to the existing ones.
The flower shop is placed in the garden of Hauser and Wirth on 3rd street as the garden could be an extension to the shop. The model is oriented in such a way that it is close to the entrance of the garden creating an interactive circulation path along the axis of the site. This creates a sense of flow when you walk in and around the shop.
In collaboration with Juicheng Hung and Linzi Ai.