In the post-COVID era, cultural misunderstandings have become more common, affecting daily coexistence and urban safety. Hectic lifestyles and stress limit cultural exchanges, resulting in infrequent intercultural communication and the emergence of barriers. To address this, we need spaces where people can relax, enjoy leisurely conversations, reduce stress, and foster cultural understanding, promoting peaceful coexistence and a harmonious atmosphere among individuals.
School of Design | Graduate Interior Design
Students: Yangxi Ye, Qiyue Han, Yilin Zhao
Faculty: Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes
The entire unit is integrated, unfolding when in use and folding up when not in use, and different surfaces can be seen from any angle, greatly reducing the footprint and adapting to any venue. We have designed an integrated prefabricated furniture piece that combines display shelves, functional tables, and chairs. It offers versatile functionality, aiming to transform diverse pieces of furniture into a unified space, further divided into shared and private areas. This design provides a relaxing environment for people to sit, experience the flow of time, engage in comfortable communication, and reduce stress. Additionally, it facilitates the diffusion of different cultures through art displays, promoting a peaceful life and a pleasant atmosphere among individuals.
Adopting the combination of new age materials, tin and traditional wooden materials, thinking about the alternation of old and new age materials and better development of materials.
