portfolio 2003 - 2011
DESCRIPTION
Portfolio by sam, Lo MingShumTRANSCRIPT
Hirsch Bedner Associates (Hong Kong) - Assistant Designer
NY Architects & Associates Ltd. / Remedios Siembieda Inc.Altira Hotel, Macau - Site coordinator for casino & public area
Joey Ho Design Limited (Hong Kong) - Spatial Designer
2007 - 2010
2006 - 2007
2005 - 2006
WORK
Chelsea College of Art & DesignGraduate Diploma in Interior Design
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational EducationHigher Diploma in Interior and Environmental Design
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational EducationDiploma in Interior and Environmental Design (Distinction)
2010 - 2011
2004 - 2005
2002 - 2004
EDUCATION
Art work (Black Box Exercise), City hall, Copenhagen, Denmark
Art work (Black Box Exercise), House of World Culture, Berlin, Germany
Art work (Black Box Exercise) and related painting, Tamar Site, Admiralty, Hong Kong
2003
2000
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EXHIBITIONS
WORK
Hospitality Project - Beijing Sheraton (Japanese Restaurant)Hospitality Project - Beijing Sheraton (Spa)Hospitality Project - Jiangyin SheratonExhibition project - Bombay SapphireExhibition project - Venice Architectural Biennale
EDUCATION
Academy Project - The Chair on the hill sees the sun going downAcademy Project - Pavilion CourtyardAcademy Project - Still and motion pictureAcademy Project - SundayAcademy Project - Furniture prototype
EXHIBITION
Art & Cultural project - Black Box Exercise
OTHERS
Sketches & Drawings
Physical model
PORTFOLIO INDEX
PortfolioSam, MingShum Lo @ 2003 - 2011
Engaged in the design industry since 2002. Studied for three years in Hong Kong IVE - department of interior & environmental design - and consequently worked in three different practices (including an international company) for 5 years. I have been involved in different types of interior design projects - including residential, retail, restaurant, hotel and casino. I have also been involed in concept development for some of the projects (e.g. Beijing Sheraton Spa, Japanese restaurant and Bombay Sap-phire exhibition, etc.). Working as a Site Design Coordinator(Crown Macau Hotel) and working with Hirsch Bedner Associates, I developed my knowledge of hospitality design and the awareness of the details within a space. Good detailing is the most important element of the spatial quality. I am used to work with people from different backgrounds (language, nationality). I can handle & manage the tender drawing package and the presentation drawings of any project. In 2010, I decided to further study interior design in London - Chelsea College of Art and Design to improve my design thinking and I am now capable of developing a project from concept to detail drawing and even site coordination.
• Drawing and Diagram - Drawing pen, marker, pastel, colored pencil, water color
• Collage and retouch - Photoshop CS• Layout Plan - AutoCad• 3D rendering - 3d studio Max, Vray• Layout - Indesign CS
TECHNIQUES AND MEDIA USED
Renderings done with 3d studio Max, retouched by Photoshop
For my first two years in HBA, I mainly workon the interior design tender drawing package. Since the Jiangyin and Beijing Sheraton project, I became more involved in design development. I handled the presentation drawings and the whole set of tender drawings by overseeing the international draftsmen team.
We wanted to create a modernized Japanese dining space but with a touch of traditional Japanese style. The design concept was developed and transformed based on the key elements from the Zen garden.
Hospitality Project - Beijing Sheraton (Japanese Restaurant)Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) @ 2009 - 2010
Layoutplanforshowingthefloorfinishes
Elevation look toward the private dining roomsJapanese painting mount on the pivot door with black metal frame
Elevation of the entranceblack metal screen to create semi-private space
Presentation drawings done with AutoCad, Colored with Photoshop
Renderings done with 3d studio Max, retouched by Photoshop
Spa centre with two levels, the staircase is the junction between the spa room and the rest of the facilities. Because of the Shine Spa brand of Sheraton, we used shiny gemstone to develop the floor pattern and circular screen, we alsousedshinywallcoveringandfiberopticlightingwith crystals to enhance the sparkling environ-ment.
Hospitality Project - Beijing Sheraton (Spa)Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) @ 2009 - 2010
Level 6 have consultation area and spa room
Presentation drawings done with AutoCad, Colored with PhotoshopLevel 5 have changing rooms, Gymnasium, hair salon, juice bar and swimming pool
Sketches for coordination with the team member /development of the design and tender drawings package
Hospitality Project - Jiangyin SheratonHirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) @ 2009 - 2010
Renderings done with 3d studio Max, retouched by Photoshop Finished hotel lobby
Exhibition project - Bombay SapphireJoey Ho Design Ltd. @ 2005
Bombay Sapphire exhibition was a crossover project between art, design and business. Bom-bay sapphire were going to display 5 glasses which won a design completion they had held. At the same time, they invited 5 artists/designers to create an art installation at the same venue –theHongKongFringeclub.Wewereaskedtodressupthevenueanddefinethespaceforthe 5 glasses and the 5 art installations.
The theme of the exhibition was “Deep Blue”. We used mirrors in blue color as a major element within the space to create the feeling of illusion & imagination.
Sketches of initial design
Preliminary design visualized by 3d Studio Max
Layout plan & elevations by AutoCad
Finaldesign-drawingforcoordinationwithfit-outcontractor
Photographs of the interior space of the exhibition
Showcase of the 5 exhibitsWindow display for showing the name of the artists
Renderings done with 3d studio Max
Exhibition project - Venice Architectural Biennale (Hong Kong Pavilion Proposal)Joey Ho Design Ltd. @ 2006
Sketch plan
Academy Project - The Chair on the hill sees the sun going downChelsea College of Art & design @ 2011
We were asked to design an accommodation space for one student in the courtyard of the Chelsea College on Millbank, but my project ful-fillsmuchmore:I wanted the courtyard be a public space beyond the private accommodation building and be part of the Chelsea College, not just a building on its own. It is almost like a neighborhood, a place where students can come and stay during the day. At night, the client could enjoy the entire space for himself. The building will connect the ground level of the road and lower ground level of the existing Chelsea College building. The en-tranceofthespaceisdefinedbydifferentlevelsof the design which are subtle but irresistible. An existing Henry Moore sculpture will be relocated at the corner where it is easily seen from many angles even from the Tate Britain oppisite the road. The roof top of the new building will also connect with the college’s banqueting hall’s cor-ridor and guests can access it for a view or some fresh air.
Drawing on top of 3d Rendering on 140gsm cartridge paperby drawing pen and marker / AutoCAD + 3d studio Max + Vray
Academy Project - Pavilion CourtyardChelsea College of Art and Design @ 2010
Pavilion Courtyard is not for one student...because...We need public space...
Development of program and zoning Final design
The courtyard become a dynamic space. visualize the ideas by drawings and collages
Drawing with pastel and Colored pencil on black paper
Collage with retouched photographs and painting, Done by Photoshop CS
Development of leveling
Final design
• Barrier free access to lower ground level.• Seating platform created• Roof connected with ground level
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SITTING PLATFORM / ROOF GARDEN
ACCESSIBLE SKY LIGHT
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HENRY MOORE SCULPTURE
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PING PONG TABLE, GAMING AREA
EXTERNAL LOUNGE / DINING, PARTY AREA,
DOORYARD
INTERNAL LOUNGE / DINING, PARTY AREA
BIN, MICROWAVE, COFFEE VENDING MACHINE
MINI AUDITORIUM, LOUNGE / TV ROOM
BAR TABLE / STUDY, KITCHEN
BAR LOUNGE / LIVING ROOM
BOOK SHELF
COUGH / BED
WARDROBE
W.C. & SHOWER
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Plan drawing with drawing pen on tracing paperRefinedbyPhotoshopCS
EXTRA OPEN - FOR SUPPLIES & DISABLED USE
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PRIVATE5 Possible spatial arrangement for private use
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PUBLIC & PRIVATE10 Possible spatial arrangement for mix of public & private use
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PRE-FUNCTION & PRIVATE2 Possible spatial arrangement
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Exampleofdetailedfloorplaninnextthreepagestoexplainthedifferencesbetweeneachofthespatialconfiguration
OPEN OPEN - INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Rendering by AutoCAD + 3d studio Max + Vray Drawing on top of 3d Rendering on 140gsm cartridge paperby drawing pen and marker / AutoCAD + 3d studio Max + Vray
4:30pm 6:30pm
Summer FridayChanging spatial arrangement by time
11:00pm
Collage of 3d Rendering and retouched photographsby AutoCAD + 3d studio Max + Vray / Photoshop CS
12:30pm
Video Sharing DayChanging spatial arrangement by activity
5:00pm 12:30pm
Working Weekday
11:15am
Laundry & Reading Weekend
5:30pm
Enjoying the view to the Tate Britain
5:15pm
When there is an event in the Banqueting HallWhen the student need to be isolatedthe external space still can be use
Whole day
Renderings done with 3d studio Max + Vray,Retouched by Photoshop CS
ThisbookisthefinalproductofthePavilionCourtyardprojectwhichexplaintheprocessanddesignClicktoreadtheoriginalbookat:
http://issuu.com/samlo/docs/pavilion_courtyard
The book was arranged by Indesign CS.Printed on 140gsm cartridge paper and hand-binded with binding screw
Bookbinding detail
Academy Project - Still and motion pictureHong Kong Institute of Vocational Education @ 2005
Renderings done with 3d studio Max, retouched by Photoshop
This is an extension project for one of the famous cinema in Hong Kong. The new spaital arrange-ment of the ground level is almost like a pre-function area which encourage people to com-municate and interact before and after watching movies. This place also aims to let people experi-ence motion pictures from different perspectives - visuals, sound, information, scripts, music,etc.
EXISTING CINEMA
EXISTING CINEMA
EXTENDED PART
NEW DESIGN
Located near the heart of Hong Kong
FaçadeFinished with backlit panel
New entrance with backlit flooringsystem
Extension for more movie watching related activities
Diagram drawing retouched with Photoshop
Newentrance
Former space and entrance
Staircase to cinema
Staircase to cinema
Junction / Waiting area with trailers projection wall
Lightbox
Cafe,library&waitingarea-wallfinishedwith movies script graphic & movies image
Layout plan by AutoCad
Chatting area - space for sharing about, read about movies Multi-function Small theatre for
performance, speech, etc.
Posters Gallery
LiTraCon ("light transmitting con-crete") is a translucent concrete building material. Made of fineconcrete embedded with 4% by
weightofopticalglassfiberswww.litracon.hu
Corridorfinishedwithtwodifferentmaterials-LiTraConandbacklitpanel-Peoplein exterior are able to see the projected shape of people inside the corridor
Soundtrack path - CD player seating booth for people enjoying original soundtrack
Night Scene
Academy Project - SundayHong Kong Institute of Vocational Education @ 2004
Renderings done with 3d studio Max, retouched by Photoshop
Thiswasaprojecttodesignanofficeforatextilemerchandising company which is located in the centre of the city with a good harbour view. My idea was to share the good view and the sunlight with all the staff, that is why the corridor, pan-try and meeting areas are located next to the window side. This arrangement not only able to let more light enter to the space but also can en-hance the working atmosphere. Some spacing is also saved due to the one side corridor layout.
Zoning Diagram
Location maps
Area for short meeting, coffee break, working ,etc...
Reception and waiting area with textile displaying wall, samples can hang up next to the window. Customers can look at the sample while waiting
Academy Project - infinity possibilityHong Kong Institute of Vocational Education @ 2005
A typical form of chair with multiple changing factor
Rendering show the possibility of formRendering of the framework
Framework intended to make from aluminium with water jet cutting technology
Concept Drawing
Prototype - Framework made from iron, plate made from carton board & acrylic
Close-up viewPossibilities of different colors or materials
Art & Cultural project - Black Box Exercise“Images of Asia” @ 2003
Black Box Exercise started in 1995, as an art education program launched by Zuni Icosahedron which provides a platform for people from different backgrounds to express their thoughts within a black colored box of 30 X 30cm. One of the boxes was mine which exhibited in the “Images of Asia” festival, 2003 in Copenhagen.
It was a post-SARS period. I wanted to deliver the message that Hong Kong is recovered from the disease to Copenhagen. My black box then became a container of “Hong Kong air”. “Hong Kong air” was like a souvenir which was a pack of air with a photograph inside, which were both captured in Hong Kong.
In August and September 2003, “Black Box Exercise” was invited to the opening ceremony of “Images of Asia”, the Inter-national Arts and Culture Festival of Co-penhagen, organized by the Danish Centre for Culture and Development. The theme of this exhibition was “SARS in Asia”, and there were 70 black boxes on display, coming from Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok and Taipei.
This International Arts and Culture Festival opened in August in Copenhagen and was Europe’s second largest arts and culture festival that year. Her Royal Highness Prin-cess Alexandra officially inaugurated theGrand Opening of the Images of Asia Fes-tival 2003 by opening a Black Box exhibit created and presented in person by one of the Hong Kong delegates, Mr. Sam Lo. The purpose of the Festival was to enable the people in both Europe and Asia to have a better understanding of the contemporary arts and culture in Asia, as well as to pave the way for future collaboration among the various European and Asian cities. The Festival was held in eight different cities in Denmark, and the Festival covered pro-grammes of art education, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and conferences. “Black Box Exercise” was one of the ma-jor events in the area of art education, and there were 2,500 students and artists from eight cities of Denmark, and 2,000 from more than 10 Asian cities participating in the workshops and exhibitions.
From http://www.zuni.org.hk/
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There are six different photographs.They represent my feeling about how Hong Kong are at that moment.
About 150 packs of “Hong Hong Air” was prepared
HKG CPH
Copenhagen city hall for opening ceremonyThere were around 80 boxes from Hong Kong being exhibited
Sketches and drawings@ 2003 - 2011
Sketching is one of the most important skills for a designer; It is our language for communication and design development.
Model making@ 2011
Made by Cardboard and carton box paper