Interior Design Studio 2
Instructor: Tijen Roshko
IDES 7210
Interior Design Studio
Chi Feng
Christine Nguyen
Priyanka Soni
Carmen Huang
Chi Feng
Co-Living Hotel
What could be a new typology for future hotels? By digging into the Trappist Monk’s life on the historical site, a communal living program could be introduced into this unique hotel. Inspired by the Trappist Monk’s self-supporting living style, this project tries to encourage the interactions among the guests by adding programs like a self-harvest garden, a communal kitchen and dining area. In order to invite the guests to be in the shared space, the communal areas on each floor are designed to be active and are connected by the center staircases and wood slat walls.
Christine Nguyen
HYG•GE
Hyg•ge is a wellness retreat, hotel, and workshop studio with a week’s schedule that provides visitors opportunities to make new friendships, develop self-sufficient skills and increase their mental wellness. The participants are gathered with a similar interest in wanting an escapist experience. Therefore, participants will engage in group activities like gardening, cooking, bouquet making and harvesting honey.
The inspiration for this wellness hotel comes from the site at 100 Rue des Ruines du Monastère, MB, Canada; for 85 years, this area was home to 50 Trappist monks. To exemplify the monk’s self-sufficient way of living, the design of the outdoor amenities includes a tea area, a food garden, a flower garden, a yoga space, and a beehive area.
Priyanka Soni
RE:trappING, a Boutique Hotel
Priyanka Soni is a Dubai-based Designer currently pursuing a Master’s in Interior Design from the University of Manitoba. Her latest professional experience was with NORR Architects & Engineers, Dubai, on a multitude of projects in the Hospitality & Residential domains. Her research interests include various design-related topics ranging from human experiential design to spaces and their emotional effects. Her specific interest includes the re-adaptation of dormant spaces to create socially responsive design that serves communities.
She holds a degree of Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the American University of Sharjah and is the recipient of design awards such as the Roca One Day Design Challenge – 1st Dubai edition, the Sharjah Islamic Bank – Student Research Award, Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, and the CAAD MAD Award.
Hyg•ge is a wellness retreat, hotel, and workshop studio with a week’s schedule that provides visitors opportunities to make new friendships, develop self-sufficient skills and increase their mental wellness. The participants are gathered with a similar interest in wanting an escapist experience. Therefore, participants will engage in group activities like gardening, cooking, bouquet making and harvesting honey.
The inspiration for this wellness hotel comes from the site at 100 Rue des Ruines du Monastère, MB, Canada; for 85 years, this area was home to 50 Trappist monks. To exemplify the monk’s self-sufficient way of living, the design of the outdoor amenities includes a tea area, a food garden, a flower garden, a yoga space, and a beehive area.
Carmen Huang
The Tea House Hotel
The Tea House Hotel aims to create a modern and fresh take on an English traditional Afternoon and High Tea experience. To create a bounty of experiences, from ceramics classes – creating one’s own teapot and cup, to tea blending, and baking classes – creating one’s own afternoon gourmet tower. This hotel is unique from any other hotel in Winnipeg. Users from around the globe and locals will want to experience all that the Tea House can offer.