BAMBOO
GARDEN

Based on the city's old neighborhood renovation program, public spaces were redesigned for an old neighborhood based on the needs of the residents, enhancing the emotional connection of the residents while beautifying the environment.

TYPE

Personal Project

TIMELINE

3/2020 - 6/2020

SKILLS

UX Research

UX design
Product design

TOOLS

Rhino

Keyshot

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Old District Renovation Project initiated by
the Hangzhou Government

A Renovation Project aiming enhancing the living experience in old districts , making up for the lack of old public facilities and reflecting the character of each district

THE RESEARCH

Key finding in an old district
called “ Bamboo Alley ”

Most residents in Bamboo Alley are elderly.
Residents want a public area to chat and plant.

The public area rarely take residents need into account. There is little seating there and a lack of lighting.

THE CONCEPT

Connecting all the Needs

This rest area can help residents to keep a good relationship with each other. At here, residents can chat, rest and plant. At night, the public facilities will provide sufficient lighting. The appearance of the facilities will reflect the theme of this district- “bamboo”.

THE CONCEPT

Sketch Iteration

The shape of the planter mimics bamboo. Between the two sections there is a filter plate that allows excess water to flow from the top section to the bottom section.

There are solar panels at the top of the planter, which can provide energy for the lights at night.

Idea 1 - Shared Planter

Idea 2 - Rest Area

The stools, tables and planters are all slender and flat columns to mimic the bamboo forest, which reflects the court theme- bamboo.

Final Design

FINAL DESIGN

Public Rest Area

PRACTICAL & DECORATIVE

Shared planter & Light

Residents can choose holes on the shared planter for planting. The solar panels on the top can provide sufficient energy for the lightsade of concrete and has green dots to decorateppearance mimics bamboo