How would our lives change if cities were no longer characterized by the concentration of work? What would we do if buildings were abandoned because professions were replaced? Our attention would be freed from productivity and economic growth. We would spend more time with family, friends and even neighbors. As a result, we will need more space. Constructing new buildings is neither economical nor environmentally friendly. It would make more sense for communities themselves to take action to utilize the space in vacant buildings, i.e. to design from the bottom up to meet their own needs and those of their communities.

With this in mind, Longtang was developed as a forward-looking community project to revitalize the community. It can be put together by the community in any combination to fill up abandoned buildings and reuse them as community centers.

Bifröst, originally denoting the rainbow bridge in Norse mythology that connects the realm of the gods, Asgard, to the realm of humans, Midgard, is also employed as a metaphor for the bridge between reality and dreams, and furthermore, for the proper connection or interpersonal distance between two people in one room, particularly in the context of increasingly limited living environments.

Daily objects from traditional cultures are taken as inspiration. The aesthetic features of the tatami mat are translated into a modern slatted frame.

Terroir, originally in the perfume industry meaning the environmental factors that affect aroma of crops used for perfumery, is the name of a set of clay-look scent diffusers with different volumes, each holding 3 scents and equipped with a fan to spread scent throughout the room. It is so designed that scents can be switched quickly to suit different scenarios in the home. Its aesthetic features and size allow it to be placed on most surfaces in the home, such as desk and shelf.

In this project the concept “terroir” is derived and expanded from its meaning in the perfume industry to all factors that have an impact on the perception of aroma, as for instance the appearance of the diffusor and the monopoly of scent, which have a decisive influence on material and appearance of the diffusor and how fragrance oil would be refilled.

Therefore users can refill the bottles in the pot with any kind of scent oil available in the markets. The lid and pot are connected by magnets to ensure a certain airtightness. People can releasing one specific scent simply by rotating the lid to the markers. Meanwhile the magnets act as a on/off switch in the circuit. So the fan stops working once it is rotated between the markers or the lid is removed.

Cleaning tools are neglected tools of life, especially brooms, which are undervalued in all areas, from their function to their material and cultural value. However, it is possible to draw inspiration from traditional craftsmanship to give the tool a certain aesthetic value (in the case of the broom) or give it a certain value (in the case of the dustpan), while simplifying the production process and improving quality. The bristles of this broom can be replaced.

Pop Up Gym aimed to create a temporary and low-cost sport space on the campus for students to exercise, relax, and socialize. And its life cycle is extended during the progress. Some of the athletic facilities have been preserved permanently and benefit not only the students but also the neighborhood.

Cutlery is based on culture and eating habits, thus creating a specific dining etiquette. However, people who lack this background often experience embarrassment when serving meals. The goal of this project is to reduce this embarrassment by developing a set of cutlery from everyday tools and as far as possible out of cultural context.