This interior design project reimagines La Maison du Chocolat as an immersive Chocolate Bar experience. Inspired by the brand’s French heritage, precision, and craftsmanship, it draws on the Arc de Triomphe and Rue de Rivoli’s arcades, using arches to shape thresholds, circulation, and displays. The space comprises three zones: The Heritage Walk, presenting the brand’s history and craft; the Signature Lounge, for an intimate, luxurious chocolate experience; and a social zone promoting interaction and movement. Together, they guide visitors from discovery to immersion and social engagement, while refined materials, proportions, and details bring French elegance and La Maison du Chocolat’s identity into the architecture.

This project draws inspiration from the layered ecosystems of oceans and rainforests. A central mass houses an immersive aquarium, while two interlocking volumes contain a double-height aviary and event spaces, expressing the vertical complexity of the rainforest and the connection between land and sea. The design emphasizes fluid circulation, visual transparency, and natural light to create an engaging visitor journey. Materials and forms are carefully selected to evoke organic textures and the vibrant diversity of marine and forest habitats, offering an immersive experience that highlights the interplay between nature, architecture, and human interaction.

04. Flexible dwelling

This street section represents my featured contribution to the Mending Memphis urban master plan, a collaborative proposal to reconnect the National Civil Rights Museum and Clayborn Temple through a continuous civic and cultural corridor. Rather than presenting the full master plan, this drawing highlights the human-scale experience of the Heritage Trail and demonstrates how the design translates broader urban planning strategies into the public realm. The section illustrates a complete street that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists through dedicated bicycle lanes, generous sidewalks, landscaped buffers, street trees, urban furniture, and clear wayfinding. More than a transportation corridor, the Heritage Trail is envisioned as a vibrant public space that encourages movement, gathering, and reflection while celebrating Memphis' Civil Rights legacy and strengthening connections between surrounding neighborhoods and civic destinations.

 05. Street section

This street section represents my featured contribution to the Mending Memphis urban master plan, a collaborative proposal to reconnect the National Civil Rights Museum and Clayborn Temple through a continuous civic and cultural corridor. Rather than presenting the full master plan, this drawing highlights the human-scale experience of the Heritage Trail and demonstrates how the design translates broader urban planning strategies into the public realm. The section illustrates a complete street that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists through dedicated bicycle lanes, generous sidewalks, landscaped buffers, street trees, urban furniture, and clear wayfinding. More than a transportation corridor, the Heritage Trail is envisioned as a vibrant public space that encourages movement, gathering, and reflection while celebrating Memphis' Civil Rights legacy and strengthening connections between surrounding neighborhoods and civic destinations.

06. Exploring the iterative process

Exploring the iterative process through gestural drawing entails embracing spontaneity and ongoing refinement. The exploration began with gestural drawing, capturing the fluidity and essence of the song on newsprint. Next, various paper folding techniques were employed to emulate the dynamic flow of the drawings. By folding and shaping the paper, the vitality and dynamism of the gestural sketches transform into tangible, three-dimensional structures. This hands-on method enabled ongoing exploration and improvement of ideas as part of the iterative process.

07. Musically of space

Design can be profoundly shaped by music, which often serves as a catalyst for innovation and artistic expression. This installation was inspired by the creative process of The xx, exploring how isolation and interaction can coexist harmoniously within a single space. The concept challenges traditional assumptions about their compatibility while reimagining the relationship between solitude and connection.