Bdes (hons) Interior & Spatial Design
REBECCA WRIGHT
Award Winner: Best in Show BDes(Hons) Interior & Spatial Design
BEACON
Beacon highlights the effects of lockdown on mental health and how the power placed on isolation can be transformed via design to obtain solitude. The retreat consists of various Solitary sleeping pods and studios designed to bring peace and encourage creative expression as well as a social hub.
Video explaining research and conceptual movements that inspired design elements. Followed by a short walkthrough of the designed spaces within the Island.
Concept development and overview of various designs throughout Retreat.
Exterior view of lighthouse with bold light making it the visual focal point of the Island.
Rendered Section of Lighthouse Building displaying the various functions of the social point of the retreat.
Visual of the Rooftop Glasshouse allowing guests to relax in atmospheric seating, stargaze and make their way to the top of the lighthouse.
Visual of Individual Sleeping Pods that are scattered throughout the Island. Designed to catch views and immerse guests in nature and self reflection.
Visual of one of the Creative Studios in use. Here a podium is stretched into the water and guests can experience the harmonious sounds of nature and the water sound feature designed underneath the podium.
Visual of the Nature Retreat hung off one of the cliffs of the Island. Here guests are immersed in nature and find a resting place to view natures course in action, removed from hectic life.