EMME ZHENG

Self Help Center-Greensboro, NC

2011-05-02T08:23:00.000-07:00

The Self-Help Center is a "full service" ten story office building located in the heart of downtown leasing office space solely to nonprofit agencies. And It will be will be a part of the efforts to revitalize downtown GREENSBORO by attracting people through its updated design.

Self Help Center-Greensboro, NC

2011-04-26T04:27:00.000-07:00

Playground Perspectives

2010-12-02T20:48:00.000-08:00

Our Intention is to give children and young people the freedom to play creatively, while allowing them to experience risk, challenge and excitement.

Play System Components

2010-11-30T11:28:00.000-08:00

Playground Sketch Model

2010-11-22T14:58:00.001-08:00

Classroom Design

2010-10-22T19:27:00.002-07:00

Daylight Model

2010-01-22T06:50:00.002-08:00

Using openings and apertures; design a model which demonstrates a strategy for day lighting.

CBI Showroom

2009-11-16T11:40:00.000-08:00

Our concept is reveal and exposed. The goal is to reveal Knoll's furniture and its historic building to public notice and knowledge. We like to evoke and reveal it's product through the light and this light is achieved by the irregular shape of the skylight window on the roof, which will collects and distribute light from the roof to the deepest parts of the building.

Detail Drawings

2009-11-04T23:00:00.000-08:00

Site Photos

2009-09-18T09:33:00.001-07:00

Ground Floor Photos

First Floor Photos

Second Floor Photos

Exterior Photos

Nature Inspiration

2009-09-18T09:00:00.001-07:00

For this project, we draw inspiration from objects in nature. I have chosen water bamboo and the bush plants. Above are the pictures and sketches from my observation based on their symmetry, composition, texture, color, and intersection.

Nature Plants

2009-08-31T07:54:00.000-07:00

Urban Lofts

2009-05-07T20:31:00.001-07:00

Housing in urban setting is growing more attractive due to affordability, proximity to amenities, decreased dependence on the automobile, and renewed sense of community. The design of such housing for the growing demographic of young, first time home owners is the focus of this project. For this project, we are ask to convert a former industrial building to a multi-unit building for first time owners.

User Profile
-First time home owner/25-30 years old, holding first jobs/$40-50.000 salary/ singles and couples/ educated/X-Y generation.

Site

The Becher-Weaver Center/ main floor warehouse

I want the living space to reflect comfort and freshness with beautiful landscape. The design was greatly influenced by different regions and cultures. While the structural transparency of the volumes and the minimalist aspect of the interior was derived from Japaneses design. The concept for the units is stitch, people come cross with each other, yet each individual still maintain their own identity.

Stair Design

2009-04-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Following is the plan+elevation+isometric views of the stair case. my original idea is to design a spiral stair case. I alway thought spiral stairs are really awesome, but then when I got into the real space planning and the thought of comfort level of spiral stair change my mind about it. so i have this instead. The stair is made of wood and steel. I focused on the storage of the stairs. as you can see on the following drawings on the bottom left hand side of the stairs that will opens up and have the ability of store shoes and ext. on the right side, it can be pull out and store for something else.

Stair Models

Auto Cad Drawings

2009-04-13T11:04:00.001-07:00

First Floor FP

Second Floor FP
West+East

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation

2009-04-01T14:15:00.000-07:00

PROGRAM

Place to eat (Kitchen/Dining)
-oven
-microwave
-refrigerator
-counter
-sink
-storage( dishes, books and ext...)
-trash & recycling
-table/eating area

-dining chairs

place to sleep/work
-bed
-table
-light
-clock
-working table
-space for papers and pens
-organizational storage
-space for computer
-multifunctional work/table surface

place to dress/undress/bathe
-mirror
-seating
-shower/bath
-sink
-storage
-vanity area

place to entertain
-seating for multiple people
-music
-TV
-storage for DVD, game system, receiver, stereo equipment
-place for snacks

place to read
-sitting or lounging space
-light

place to enjoy outdoors
-seating or place to sit outside
-plants & birds to experience
-sheltered areas & windows to experience from indoors or cover

place to store
-closets and cabinets for linens
-storage for medicines
-storage for beauty & bathing products
-closets and cabinets for clothing and coats
-closets and cabinets for cleaning supplies
-closets for washer/dryer
-storage for books
-storage for food
-storage for kitchen equipment
-storage for documents & records
-storage for outdoor equipment

Generation X/Y

2009-03-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

Generation X	Gerneration Y
Born 1965-1976 51 million	Born 1977 – 1998 75 million
Accept diversity Pragmatic/practical Self-reliant/individualistic Reject rules Killer life Mistrust institutions PC Use technology Multitask Latch-key kids Friend-not family	Celebrate diversity Optimistic/realistic Self-inventive/individualistic Rewrite the rules Killer lifestyle Irrelevance of institutions Internet Assume technology Multitask fast Nurtured Friends = family
Mentoring Do’s · Casual, friendly work environment · Involvement · Flexibility and freedom · A place to learn	Mentoring Do’s · Structured, supportive work environment · Personalized work · Interactive relationship · Be prepared for demands, high expectations

Source: The Learning Café and American Demographics enterprisingmuseum 2003.

Generation X: Declaring their Independence

The 51 million members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1976, grew up in a very different world than previous generations. Divorce and working moms created "latchkey" kids out of many in this generation. This led to traits of independence, resilience and adaptability. Generation X feels strongly that "I don't need someone looking over my shoulder."

At the same time, this generation expects immediate and ongoing feedback, and is equally comfortable giving feedback to others. Other traits include working well in multicultural settings, desire for some fun in the workplace and a pragmatic approach to getting things done.

Generation X saw their parents get laid off or face job insecurity. Many of them also entered the workplace in the early '80s, when the economy was in a downturn. Because of these factors, they've redefined loyalty. Instead of remaining loyal to their company, they have a commitment to their work, to the team they work with, and the boss they work for. For example, a Baby Boomer complains about his dissatisfaction with management, but figures its part of the job. A Gen Xer doesn't waste time complaining-she sends her resume out and accepts the best offer she can find at another organization.

At the same time, Generation X takes employability seriously. But for this generation there isn't a career ladder. There's a career lattice. They can move laterally, stop and start, their career is more fluid.

Even more so than Baby Boomers, members of Generation X dislike authority and rigid work requirements. An effective mentoring relationship with them must be as hands-off as possible. Providing feedback on their performance should play a big part, as should encouraging their creativity and initiative to find new ways to get tasks done. As a mentor, you'll want Gen Xers to work with you, not for you. Start by informing them of your expectations and how you'll measure their progress and assure them that you're committed to helping them learn new skills. (Members of Generation X are eager to learn new skills because they want to stay employable.) Gen Xers work best when they're given the desired outcome and then turned loose to figure out how to achieve it. This means a mentor should guide them with feedback and suggestions, not step-by-step instructions.

The Y Generation: Up and Coming

Generation Y includes those born between the second half of 1970s and the first half of the 1990s, although some expert believe these dates to be debatable. They are also referred as Echo Boomers, Millennium Generation and Google Generation.

Generation Y is a world with diverse Internet resources, Ipods, Facebook and intense multi-tasking. Technology is speedily growing with no sign of stopping. Generation Y is the first to grow up with the Internet, providing a number of resources from downloading music to online chatting to blogging. Cell phones are also in much wider use, along with other gadgets such as remotes for television, DVD players and stereo systems.

Television shows and movies both have a rapid story-telling pace, so brains may grow accustomed to this constant bombardment of change. If there is less stimulation, it becomes harder to concentrate. Old-fashioned fun that might help concentration like reading has fallen to the wayside with iPods and MySpace taking over.

The younger members of Generation Y are getting ready to ship off to college while the older members are entering the work force. Overall population is expected to peak in a few years; a likely prediction is that the number of college applications will soar, making it more difficult than ever to be accepted into an institution of higher education, or that finding a job upon graduation will be rough as employers up their standards.

Growing up with the dot-com bust and a number of layoffs from merging companies or other reasons, Generation Y is generally more financially savvy than its predecessors. A survey by the Diversified Investment Advisors of Purchase, NY reported that 37 percent of Generation Y members expect to start saving for retirement before they reach 25, with 49 percent who say retirement benefits are very important when accepting a position.

Experts have found that coupled with the fast influx of new technology, there is much emphasis placed on the accessibility of knowledge during major crises, stronger communication lines and an increased feeling of safety and acceptance.

Reacting to layoffs and recent major corporation scandals such as Enron, the idea of both employee and employer loyalty have disappeared. A study by the Families and Work Institute from about a year ago found that younger workers are less likely to be obsessed with work; they are more interested in preserving their quality of life, even if it means staying at the same position in the labor hierarchy. As for attire, business dress may seem to an older generation as if it is becoming more and more casual, with cropped pants, flip-flops and polo shirts making their way into the office.

Members of Generation Y are characterized as being more racially and culturally tolerant than past generations. Gay rights and non-traditional gender roles have also become more widely accepted.

Source:

The X generation: The Law Practice

The Y generation: Business week

A Space To Dine

2009-02-23T17:36:00.001-08:00

When we first start this project, we begin with furniture design. we have to come up ideas for our table.

I have several of them actually. At first I want a round shape table, because they feel intimidate to me. The curve shape give me the idea of bring people together. Well that's what i want my space to be like. A center place. A table will attract people from different direction.

Design Manifesto

2009-01-28T07:02:00.000-08:00

Manifesto is an articulation of statements exemplifying designer’s beliefs, strategies and motivations.However, the following is how i approach my projects.
- Connections
the relationship between the elements and how they should be balance and utilize with each other.
Such as the site and the design work, the client, space and light... they all should be connect with each other.
-Good design should be easily adaptable.
-Simplicity and Function

Bus Shelter

2008-10-28T16:44:00.000-07:00

Left View

Back View

Interior

Perspective View

Left View

This is a bus shelter for a GTA bus stop located on the North Carolina A& T Campus. It is developed by the members of the Club.