Interior - Honours (Interior Design)

UPHILL

Uphill provides a mixed-use space that emphasising on spiritual and ritual experience to encounter the patrons' psychological wellbeing. Through a sequence of contemplative and meditative place, it is to enhance personal experience. Further, Uphill provides food and cultural experience that encourage interaction to strengthen community affiliation.

JINGJING ZHANG

Depression is a common mental disorder that affecting one’s physical and mental health. As a leading cause of disability, it has been adding greatly to the global burden of disease and countries’ financial costs. The impact of covid-19 has added extra stress to one’s life and work in relation to mental health. Further, the rapidly growth of population and multiculturalism is bringing opportunity for business growth, therefore, it requests development to adapt the ever-changing culture and society.
“The darkness and shadows create a sense of intimacy and silence; light turns into a precious gift.” – Juhani Pallasmaa

Through approaching spiritual experience, the design emphasises on the power of lighting; creates central areas that in contrast with the rest to enhance visual connection; provides variety of sittings to encourage sense of gathering; have different levels of intimacy for contemplation and concentration; have thresholds that guide people slowly start the journey.

ARCHITECTURAL FORM + LIGHTING

SCALE + FOCI

SENSORY EXPERIENCE + SOCIAL AREA

SPATIAL ATMOSPHERE + intimate SPACE

INTENSE MATERIALITY

thresholds

Uphill aims to create good memories with a process of going up.
The light and shadows create a sense of stillness to strengthen our souls; the place encourages people to have a pause and to seek the meaning of life.
Thank you.

JINGJING ZHANG

Jingjing is passionate about exploring the built environment that enhances sensory experience and wellbeing. She consistently pays attention to details with special consideration of environmental sustainability. Her designs draw inspiration from nature and culture.