Khanh Le
My passion for interior design was first shaped by my curiosity about how people interact, and function within an enclosed space, and how that environment affects people. As “ the true measure of a space is how it makes us feel” (Teknion, 2017), designing spaces that can shape behavior, emotions, and interactions, and enhance user experience has always been my goal. Knowing that a space that can make a difference has to, first of all, be inclusive and adaptive in order to be used and enjoyed by everyone regardless. Besides, it has to be sustainable and benefit user health and well-being in the long run. Therefore, I pursued the WELL AP certification to strengthen design decisions on health and well-being; as well as attempting to get the LEED certification in the near future to design better buildings to support the sustainable community.
Daycare Centre to Promote Personal, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
DOLPHIN
Daycare Centre to Promote Personal, Social, and Emotional Development in Early Childhood (0-5 years old) was the chosen topic for my Capstone Project. Inspired by the marine theme, I named this daycare “Dolphin” to encourage children to be curious, to interact, and to discover the daycare like the representation of dolphins who are always curious and playful and always want to explore the ocean. To meet the intention, design drivers include: inclusivity, adaptivity, interaction, and curiosity, which will be reflected throughout the daycare, from layout, circulation, and furniture selection to the smallest design details. Materials and finishes will be paid special attention to not only be sustainable but also enhance health and well-being. Glazing solution is another important design decision to balance safety and privacy, allowing sunlight to be accessed from one to the other side of the building as much as possible, which acts as a way to connect to nature and benefit children's mental, and physical growth and well-being. Last, acoustic is added to help children with concentration and enhance the soft, comfy, and safety of the space.
