Multispecies Lounge

Expand view for photograph Illustration of a public outdoor space with abstract black structures, three figures standing and two children sitting on geometric benches. Greenery and flowers are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Expand view for photograph Abstract painting featuring tall, vertical streaks in deep blue, black, and white tones. The flowing lines create a sense of movement, resembling dripping paint or melting ice against a pale background.

Expand view for photograph Abstract digital art featuring tall, vertical black shapes with irregular red and white sections, resembling elongated fingers or rock formations. Thin, sketch-like outlines detail the forms, with small red ovals scattered throughout.

Expand view for photograph Abstract illustration of black, jagged structures resembling rocks with white human figures climbing, jumping, and interacting. Yellow markers and a small patch of vegetation are visible on the upper left structure. Grassy background.

Expand view for photograph Isometric illustration of a tiered black structure with plants, people, and animals on different levels, adjacent to a sidewalk and large tree, set against a dark green background.

Expand view for photograph Black and white technical drawing showing a top-down view of an archaeological feature with labeled sections A and B, several rectangular outlines, and overlapping circular dashed lines.

Expand view for photograph Minimalist line drawing of a person standing on a platform, facing a tall black rectangle with a leafy plant above. Purple horizontal lines are on steps to the left; abstract shapes and figures are on the right. The number 1 is in the bottom right corner.

Expand view for photograph Line drawing of a terraced landscape with lush plants, abstract human figures walking, sitting, and a child running up steps. The design has layered platforms and greenery, marked with the number 2 in the lower right corner.

Expand view for photograph Line drawing of an interior space with tables, chairs, tall plants, a sculpture, and large rectangular ceiling lights featuring small orange sections. A seated and a standing figure are included for scale.

Expand view for photograph Black and white architectural section drawing showing a stepped landscape with planters, vegetation, seating areas, columns, and a partially below-ground structure. The section is labeled A on the right side.

Expand view for photograph A black and white architectural section drawing showing a terraced structure with multiple planters, plants, and overhangs. A person stands on the right side near a stepped entrance labeled B.

Expand view for photograph Isometric architectural diagram showing layered seating and play areas in blue, with icons on the right labeling adult/kids seating, children’s play area, and lecture space. Small human figures illustrate scale and usage.

Expand view for photograph Isometric diagram showing a cliff-like structure with birdhouses placed on it. Dimensions of three orange birdhouses are shown above. Five bird species with photos are listed: Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, Tree Swallow, Northern Flicker, and House Wren.

Expand view for photograph A diagram showing a 3D landscape with a highlighted area linked to a grid of pink dots. On the right, circular photos display an Eastern Bumble Bee, Golden Digger Wasp, Monarch Caterpillar, Sphinx Moth, and Striped Sweat Bee.

Expand view for photograph An architectural diagram shows a tiered landscape with highlighted green planting areas and five labeled circular photos of flowers: Butterfly Weed, Bee Balm, Milkweed, New England Aster, and Purple Coneflower.

Expand view for photograph Illustration of two white silhouettes sitting and walking on black, geometric, tiered seating structures with green, colorful plants and flowers growing on various levels. The environment looks outdoors and abstract.

Expand view for photograph A stylized illustration shows a person sitting on a bench and another walking a small dog. Behind them, lush plants and flowers grow on tiered, dark stone-like structures under a cloudy sky.

Expand view for photograph Illustration of a minimalist white figure walking beside a black wall with dotted patterns, lush green plants, and large planters with blooming flowers on top. The scene is abstract and stylized.

Expand view for photograph Digital illustration of two white silhouettes interacting on irregular stone steps with plants growing on top. The background shows abstract outlines of stone walls and shadows, evoking a layered, outdoor environment.

Expand view for photograph A scale model of a terraced landscape features black stepped platforms, colorful moss-like model plants in green, pink, and white, and a simple black cutout figure of a person sitting on a ledge.

Expand view for photograph A miniature architectural landscape model features layered black platforms, angular steps, vertical black beams, and clusters of small, colorful trees and bushes scattered throughout.

Expand view for photograph A close-up of a black and white architectural model featuring tall rectangular pillars supporting a flat platform, with layered, jagged forms on the base, set against a solid black background.

Expand view for photograph A black, jagged wall sculpture with irregular cutouts, featuring winding trails of yellow, pink, red, and purple artificial flowers placed along some edges and shapes, creating a vibrant contrast against the dark surface.

Expand view for photograph A sculptural object made of layered, cut cardboard pieces with irregular, organic shapes and jagged edges, set against a solid black background.

The inspiration for this multispecies lounge roots from an AI generated image of icicles in a paint drip formation. This image transformed into a 3-D relief model that helped visualize the AI pattern into a functional lounge. The project accommodates planters for numerous plants that needed 1-3ft. in area to attract various insects such as bees, moths, wasps, and butterflies. Drilled holes in the wall adjacent to the planters serve as insect habitats, maintaining distance between the humans and the insects while making them accessible to the insects.

Bird habitats nest in the crevices of the canopy, around 10-12 ft, still sight, but out of reach. Resting areas were designed for families to relax and have a picnic, hence the cantilevered table and benches. Furthermore, a children’s play area under the canopy allows for multifunctional play. The adjacent outdoor classroom features layered bleachers, allowing for optimal viewing of the speaker throughout.

2023-2024 Design Excellence Award Winner

Joy Tando
Interior Design Design II
Instructor: Nerea Feliz

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