Dining on 54 Multifunctional Space by Jackson Y. K. Chia

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

JYKC : The design inspiration came from the most recognizable symbol of mountain which located in Northern Borneo. Whereas the topography of the Mount 'Kinabalu' has become the highlights within the atmosphere. A picturesque of scenery could be found from the full height window glass in dawn.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

JYKC : The main focus is the symbolic between the highest mount in northern Borneo and this proposed design.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

JYKC : With this award winning given me courage to be a better version of me in design future.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

JYKC : It's took around 1 and a half month to complete the design.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

JYKC : This proposed design propety is the highest building in northern borneo so i decided to reflect the higest mountain which mount kinabalu as develop concept, i decided to pursuit an inspiration.

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

JYKC : Well meanwhile i intent to sell.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

JYKC : The passion and love of art.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

JYKC : There were my designer to execute the design but mainly the concept came from me.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

JYKC : Property Developer.

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

JYKC : I think is the contour of the peak of mount. Kinabalu on the ceiling reflected to the wall.

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

JYKC : Is a private dining facilities on level 54.

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

JYKC : Vector works, Autocad, Sketch up pro, Lumion 12 pro, Adobe Premier Pro and a high end desktop.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

JYKC : The whole concept reflected and symbolic of the highest building and highest mountain in northern borneo.

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

JYKC : I collaborate with my design team.

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

JYKC : To make design detail more clear and minimise hussel in construction drawing, and of course a more realistic 3D rendering.

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

JYKC : We research in materials which reflect luxury and mountain kinabalu.

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

JYKC : The mix and match of materials along with the space planing so that the layout have to be functional.

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

JYKC : I want to explore more and learn from the process of the international competition.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

JYKC : I learn a lot in writing thesis of the design during the process.

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

JYKC : Hi im Jackson Y. K. Chia, im from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, my company is Design Gallery, please feel free to contact me for more design sharing knowledge and thank you so much for a the love and support you all given and once again thank you very much.