Lan Li

About

From

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Education

BA Environment Design, Zhejiang University City College, China, 2018

Professional Experience

Zhejiang Yasha Decoration Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, Intership, 2019

Huahuang Decoration Construction Engineering Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, Intership, 2017

Exhibitions

'Work In Progress Show 2020', Royal College of Art

'Democratice Seat', Kortrijk Design Week 2019, Kortrijk, Belgium

'Work In Progress Show 2019', Royal College of Art

Awards

Jianwei Cup Furniture Design Competition, 2016

Contact

Degree Details

Statement

In response to substantial residential development in the area this project proposes a much needed social infrastructure in the form of a National Health Service dental practice within the east set of railway arches at Valentia Place, Brixton.

This interior proposal’s main objectives are to address issues that are often to be found in NHS dental practices including; poor circulation / spatial adjacencies, rather cluttered environments and an institutional ambience. When brought together these things do little to put patients at ease in a place where people are often anxious. In response to this the interior aims to create an environment that is systematic, clean and tidy whilst also providing comfort and warmth for the user. To achieve this the existing arch has been given a clean white lining before a beautifully crafted timber interior has been installed within the double height volume. Ash, American oak, teak and dark walnut timbers are used to create a quality interior in which both the smell and acoustic quality of the wood will delight the senses and help instill a feeling of calm on the building’s users. Vertical timber louvers help to introduce, control and modulate natural light to further enhance a feeling of wellbeing within the space. A clean modern aesthetic contributes to establishing an interior that is efficient and organised but also accessible and friendly.

A Dental Practice for the NHS

Walkthrough Video — This video provides a view of the patient’s experience when visiting the dental practice.
Reception and Office
Reception and Office — Upon entering the arch patients are greeted at the reception desk situated in front of the staff office.
Ground Floor View
Ground Floor View — At the bottom of the staircase timber seating is mounted to the rear wall adjacent to a gridded timber screen.
View to Upper Level
View to Upper Level — From the corner of the ground floor a view to the underside of the arch reveals a beautiful timber open grid ceiling above the reception desk.
View of the First Floor
View of the First Floor — At the top of the staircase views of the ground floor can be glimpsed through the timber open grid plane. Vertical timber louvers help to introduce, control and modulate natural light to further enhance a feeling of wellbeing within the space.
First Floor Waiting Space
First Floor Waiting Space — Timber seats are cantilevered off the balustrade to provide a calm waiting space for patients.
Treatment Space
Treatment Space — An “L” shaped work surface rationalises the layout of the treatment with the worksurface transforming into seating to accommodate supportive family members.
Ground Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan — Plan of the ground floor showing main entrance to the right with staff office, reception, consultation space, x ray room and toilet grouped together to the left. Seating for waiting is positioned against the rear wall.
First Floor Plan
First Floor Plan — Plan of the first floor showing mezzanine containing two treatment rooms with adjacent waiting area. The staircase wraps around the double height atrium.
Section A-A
Section A-A — The section through the arch shows the closed spaces grouped to the left with the double height atrium to the right.
Section B-B
Section B-B — Section showing the site proximity to the adjacent apartments and railway arch. Within the interior a bridge traverses the atrium to connect the staircase to the mezzanine structure.

Medium: Digital

Size: 6 Months