November 24, 2011
October 14, 2011
August 31, 2011
August 19, 2011
August 15, 2011
July 29, 2011
June 24, 2011
June 08, 2011
May 15, 2011
April 20, 2011
Projects' Updated Photos
1. Mid Level, 2200 sqft + Little Patio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1I7Ln2UArY <water feature video>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnOKAOWbt5U <hard working>
the photographer & our contractor
2. A 2000 sqft house with yard in Beijing, China:
3. Mid Level Duplex Flats with Roof Top:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTndE2cvnTw <electrical staricase covering on roof top with remote control>
our staircase contractor was testing the water proof work at roof top...
3. 6000 sqft office space design <not completed yet>:
4. 5000 sqft commercial wine tasting house design for China Merchants Group HK head office:
February 25, 2011
Following in the foot steps of Antoni Gaudi - 沿著高第的腳步
We spent our Chinese New Year holiday in Barcelona Spain for a 6 days field trip, to learn about Antoni Gaudi's work and also get inspirations from him.
Now we will post all the inspiring photos in no particular order of date, so this post is about the photos taken on the 4th day, about Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia & Casa Mila.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBWBxng-Ny8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDifPRef7CU
January 27, 2011
Ten Hi-Tech Technologies leading to the Future of Life
After years of dealing with the ordinary interior materials , neutral color theory, common skills, Limited branding selections, We now have decised to made our 2011 design themes with more technological innovations, to meet our more environmental friendly design requirements.
The following are Hi-Tech Technologies, that we are studying . We would like to include these in our new projects:
-recycling ground-source heat pump;
-Concrete roof radiation cold/heat system;
-CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION;
-protection against radiation & external shading system;
-Roof/Ground Heat Block system;
-Energy Saving external wall heating system;
-Energy saving Heat Block External Window System;
-Same Floor Drainage system;
-24 hour hot water system;
-sound absorption, shock-proofing system.
A New System & Requirements for the Hong Kong Buildings' Department
Our company has three main construction teams, lead by 3 main contractors.
One of them is a registered contractor;
The other two are taking the courses now for certification, and will take the examination in 3 months.
January 18, 2011
Images of the projects we are doing now....
Design Concepts, drawing sets, renovation work (inc. Smart Home System) & project management for a 2200 sqft residential flat in HK Garden, Mid Level:
Design Concepts, Drawing Sets, Renovation Work & Project Management for a 6000 sqft office project, North Point :
small residential flat Central area for real estate investor:
residential flats (duplex) with roof top & two staircase, western area:
More photos for a small office design, Our client is from Australia and they are experts of environmental friendly products.
Multi-function-wine tasting house ( more photos pls review our previous post, this time let's focus on its special designed polish concrete floor & multi-purpose wine tasting table unit)
Beijing Si-He-Yuan house:
December 22, 2010
December 21, 2010
December 20, 2010
A Good Project一個美麗的設計項目
A good project, needs to meet the following requirements:
--Mr./Mrs. Right Client
--Mr./Mrs. Right Designer
--Respect for each other
--The Designer is creative
--The Designer has a reliable contractor, with good workmanship & a reasonable price
--The Budget is reasonable
--Work is finished on Time, or at least not so late, as to effect the client’s plans
--The Client, Designer & Contractor, fall in love with each other, during project progress. They share all the happiness, all the difficulties, and find all the solutions together. They are sensable and reasonable. They all know that not only the client benefits from a successful project, the designer & contractor do also --- because, a pleasant working cooperation to achieve a good result, will bring the designer & contractor a valuable memory. It may only be a few months in our life, but we need to treasure it.
Luckily, we have been doing a project recently, that we are proud to call “a good project”. Even though this project hasn’t met all the above requirements, as the designer, we have felt a pleasant and respectful atmosphere. And we believe, that we are creating the most unique wine cellar with a wine tasting house & lounge, in Hong Kong.
Our client is China Merchants Group
Project Starts on Oct.25th
Project projected completion was Dec.20th
<Because of the very heavy load of extra work required by our client, the completion date has been delayed, but only by 7 working days>
Project Actual Due Date: Dec. 30
Project Size: 3000 sqft Hall (construction) & 800sft Lounge (construction) + 500sqft Lobby (renovation) + 2 stories of staircase (renovation) + 10000 sqft Wine Cellar (decoration)+ 400 Sqft Wine Cellar Lobby (renovation).
Project Estimate: We can’t tell you, but we invite you to guess.
Here are a few photos of this project. And we will keep loading updated photos, until final completion.
<it shows the working progress from existing condition to nowaday face...and more photos will be provided soon>
Dec.21th Faces:
一個美麗的設計項目, 需要符合以下的條件:
-適合的設計師
-適合的客人
-彼此的尊重
-設計師有創意及頭腦
-設計師擁有可靠的承造商,而承造商有好的工程質素及合理的價格
-工程的整體預算合理
-完工守時, 或以不會影響客人計畫,不為突擊而影響品質的儘量守時
-客人,設計師,承造商,在工作的過程中相親相愛. 他們共同分享快樂,分擔艱難,尋求解決問題的方法.他們思維合理理性, 而且他們知道, 一個好的項目,受益人,不僅僅是客人. 設計師,承造商也在工作過程中得到享受與樂趣, 幾個月的共同工作, 在人生中應留下美好的回憶.
幸運的, 我們正在為”一個美麗的設計項目”而工作. 當然,它還沒有全部符合以上的幾項,它還有弊漏. 但是, 作為設計師, 我們還是感到鼓舞與欣慰的. 我們相信, 我們將為香港創造一個獨特的建築感極強的現代品酒廊.
我們的客人: 招商局
項目開始日:2010年10月25日
項目預計完工日: 2010年12月20日 <因額外工作, 將於30日前全部完工>
項目面積: 3000平方尺品酒大堂+800平方尺品酒廊+400平方尺地面大堂(翻新)+雲石樓梯(翻新)+14000平方尺酒窖(裝飾)+400平方尺酒窖入口(翻新)
項目經費:無可奉告, 但是我們邀請你們猜一猜
以上,為一些工程的對比圖片. 我們將每天更新, 直到工程完全結束.
December 07, 2010
Our latest project and DFA design awards
Here is a small office design, only 700 sqft on Hollywood Rd., beside Man Mo Temple.
Our client is from Australia and they are experts of environmental friendly products.
That's why we came up with this specially designed meeting area,it's also a showcase to displayall their products.
It turned out really cool, and matches the company concept as well.
It still needs some touch up, such as a company signage design and we have made a hole from the roof of the box, to hang something unique.
The same day that we took these photos, we participated in the HK DFA awards ceremony party. Although our project was not picked,it was a valuable experience for us to attend such a meaningful competition and support our effort. Our next year's goal is to meet their requirement for the competition even more:
A design that will change the life style in Asia!
This little office design, was just a test for us, such an organically designed showcase, using all environmentally friendly materials, to speak natural sounds to the world. Next, we hope we can find another project, that really speaks of our knowledge, and brings a new life style concept to Asia, of course:
Our valuable client, is a gift from god, letting us achieve this dream!
Work Hard! Make our dreams come true, and your dreams too!
let's work together!!!!
December 03, 2010
Our latest project that finished yesterday Dec.1st, 2010
Design Concept with drawing sets and Renovation Work for HITEC office lobby(3500 sqft):
November 19, 2010
designers' mind -- from impossible to possible
A project for a multi-functional exhibition and entertainment space based in Hong Kong.
An innovative design to meet the clients requirement to block the window.
<Designed by JPUC concept & Architectural Design Ltd. / Joyce Baker Design Ltd.>
<constructed by Unicorn Design & Engineering Co.>
the original design concept design ...
construction in progress ...
A project for the Hong Kong office of an environmentally friendly product company based in Australia.
<Designed by JPUC concept & Architectural Design Ltd. / Joyce Baker Design Ltd.>
<constructed by Unicorn Design & Engineering Co.>
the original concept design ...
a 3D color rendering ...
a mock up of the design
from concept to realization
November 17, 2010
The Projects We Are Doing Now & Will Do...
the interior design projects we are doing now --- Nov. 2010 - May 2011:
60' Private Boat Interior Design and Renovation (beginning stage);
Design Conept w/ Drawing sets and renovation for a 3000 sqft office project (Insurance Company), Central ( middle of renovation);
Design Concept w/ drawing sets and renovation work (inc. Smart Home System) for a 2200 sqft residential flat in HK Garden, Mid Level (beginning stage);
Design Concept with drawing sets and Renovation Work for HITEC office lobby(final stage);
Design Concept with drawing sets and Renovation Work for total 15000 sqft Multi-function Wine Tasting Room & mini-warehouse, lobby, lounge in Kennedy Town for China Merchants Godown Ltd. ( middle of renovation);
Design Concept w/ Drawing Set & Renovation for a 1000 sqft office project, central, for an Australian Brand ( final stage);
Beijing WFC X'mas Decoration Design;
Design Concepts & Drawing Sets for a Beijing Si-He-Yuan house ( 500 sqm)( final stage) ;
Chain Stores Interior & Brand Design in Ghana / Nigeria (beginning stage);
Design Concept, Drawing & renovation for a 1000 sqft residential flats (duplex) with roof top & two staircase, western area ( final stage);
Design Concept w/ Drawing Set & Renovation for a 3000 sqft plus Roof top residential project, Mont Davis ( starts next Jan.)
Design Concept w/ Drawing Sets & Renovation for a 3200 sqft inc. Roof top comercial project ( spa + private kitchen + boutique hotel + lounge), Sheung Wan( starts next Feb.)
November 11, 2010
October 12, 2010
3D renderings by Oli Chan
Oli Chan studied design and graduated in Australia, from Griffith University. She has learned to do 3D rendering by herself, since she entered our company. She is upgrading her redenering skills and design skills all the time.
Let's encourage our new young designer and all of Hong Kong's local designers...
Cheers!
2200 sqft mid-level residencal interior design project - rendering part-1
1000 sqft central office interior design project - rendering part-1
15000 sqft Hitec Super Car Show Exhibition Hall interior design project - rendering part-1
October 05, 2010
The Office Project, we have just finished
Size: 1000 sqft
Project Budget: 200K
When doing an office design you need to consider the client's feng shui issues and business personality. For this project, we used "metal" as the major design element, to suit our clients' feng shui request. We made the focal wall using a copper effect and with lighting solutions. It really stands out from all the ordinary logo walls on the same floor, and in other offices. Both ends of this focal wall, are curve shaped lighting bulkheads, to hide the T5 lighting tubes, which also match the feng shui requirement---holding the CHI and creating a welcome feeling from outside.
We have made a full height stainless steel filing cabinet to hide all the files, and pantry area as well...
The speically designed round working desk, allows 4-5 people to work in the middle of the office. People can sit inside or outside of the desk. It becomes the major feature in this office and also creates a good feng shui element --- "flow" for their financial investment business.
In this office, we made diff. height partition walls for each separate use requirement, separating the manager area, meeting area ( big enough for 8 people to meet) and working area.
Client Feedback:
"Overall Joyce, we are happy with the result and the office looks to me as a good environment to work in. I appreciate contractor's work and yours very much and also making some additions (lighting and shelf) at your company own cost is well appreciated by us. You guys positive energy and individualism is priceless and is the reason I have had very good faith in your design and work!"
October 01, 2010
the mirror we designed...
Price: HK$12000.00
September 28, 2010
the project that we just finished today, before all furniture is moved in...
Project Size: 850 sqft plus 100 sqft patio
Project Renovation Time: 66 working days ( 6 days delay)
* job done by our own contractor
Design Firm ( including Project Management) working time: 4 months
Project Cost (including renovation, design firm package, material, all built-in furniture, fixtures & features, etc): 550K
Style: Modern British + Industrial
September 18, 2010
latest project we semi-finished yesterday --- in "island crest"-縉城峰...
The project (1500 sqft) is not 100% finished yet...we need to help our clients find lamps, curtains...and artwork...also there is a MAJOR FOCAL WALL to be completed in Oct, cuz the tiles are coming from Italy in Oct...still need to do some work for bedrooms...But we are happy with this project...with our contractor and with our clients....a good project always need 3 parts for us: designer - contractor - client...Let's cheers!!!
* Job done by our own contractor.
September 17, 2010
my great contractor...
Tonight almost midnight, I took this photo in one of our sites --- office renovation project site (office projects need to be done over-night)...
This gentleman ( he is also the most experienced electrician) was in my camera lense, he has leukaemia...
I took the photo, justto show our client the sence of the site...but then I found that I took a good photo:
He seems to be dancing there....
Look at his position!
Look at that pose!
Look at that balance....
Look at the melody of his work...Look at the rythum of the night...
I feel so impressed with this photo...and I feel like posting it...
Cheers for the real hard worker in Hong Kong;
Salute for the spirit that they inspires us....
I. am. working. with. you. guys.
September 06, 2010
the projects we are doing now ( site photos)
project - 1 (nearly finish) - Hopewell Building, 3/F., Wan Chai
project - 2 (final stage of construction) - central, 1000 sqft office - "contemporary open concept":
project - 3 (beginning of construction) - Beijing, 5000 sqft house & office - "Modern Oriental + Art Deco Style" :
project - 4 ( final stage of constrution) - Island Crest, Hong Kong, 1500 sqft residential flat "Modern Oriental Style ":
<this is a brand-new building in Sai Ying Pun...you can tell that our workers are doing a fine job of painting touch-up work...and they did 8 samples for me, ONLY to show the wood-veneer painting color samples.How professional they are!!!>
project - 5 ( middle of constrution) - Hitec, 4000 sqft office lobby design:
Project - 6 ( Mid of design stage) -Kennedy Town, 3800 sqft space wine tasting room:
project - 7 ( beginning of design stage) - Mid Level, 2300 sqft residential flat. As a Architectural design Firm, we started everything from MODELING...<Modern Australian Style>
project - 8 (completion) - wyndham st. 3000 sqft Resturant and bar ( Modern Southern-Italian Style)
Project - 9 ( completion, 6 days delay. Just need "touch up" job) - Happy Vally, 1000 sqft residential flat with patio -- <Modern Industrail british Design.>
project - 10 ( mid stage of construction) - Sai Ying Pun, 1000 sqft residential duplex flats with roof top.<more photos will be added later this week> <minimalism + modern Oriental Style>
Project - 11 (completed on time) - Sheung Wan, 3000 sqft office. Project Budget: only HK$70000
Project - 12 ( Beginning of design stage) - Hitec , Basement, 4000 sqft
August 02, 2010
our latest project --- ENVIRONMENT DESIGN project --- Fresco VIP
<Photos by evangelo costadimas>
"x - block"
In June 2010, we partcipated in an exhibition:
"X-Block"
This exhibition encourages HK local designer's orginal designs, and was started by the Fringe Club, and now goon all over Hong Kong, displaying their works and creative ideas.
As an interior design firm, we presented our ideas about "reflection"
our product: < reflection>
August 01, 2010
after service we provide to our client (1)
This kind of a binder, we can provide to our client, especially for those property investors.
This kind of a binder, we can provide to our clients, especially for those property investors.
The binder include:
---photos of all material the Samples, include price, size, suppliers, contact and model number
---a copy of the drawing set, include the existing plan, the final floor plan, the eletrical plan, the ceiling plan, etc...
---the shopping receipts and photos of all features and fixtures, include lighting, tiles, toilets, basin, air con, curtains, etc...
---a copy of all quotations, include the contractors and ours
---the completion photos...
This binder is very useful for the client's collection and reference...for example, if a tile is broken, and they need to replace a few piece with new tiles, then they have this record to help them, even if they use other contractors.
The binder is usually provided within 2 months after project completion, on request.
June 30, 2010
our latest design --- Fresco VIP
"I was very sick and tried tonight then I decided to do sth very brave that I have never done in my life before----I did the MURAL drawing on the wall beside the piano keyboard staircase at Fresco VIP!!! Yes, I have spent 5 hours to finish this drawing with only one pencil...that was my first time in my life to do the Mural Drawing & I start to love it...My friends, remember, everything will be coming true if you have faith for yourself..."
MORE PHOTOS OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE COMING SOON...WE WILL USE THIS PROJECT TO PARTICIPATE THE ASIA DESIGN COMPETITION 2010!
June 13, 2010
project, project, more projects....
Need to finish at least 30 boards this week, this is the first one!!!
June 07, 2010
starting from today...
Starting from today, we will work with HOPEWELL corp., as their designers...
Lobby design, Reception design, even the resutrants...lot of things need to prepare also need to learn...My friend Marc Ceyton reminds me the great Architect we talked before: Claudio Silvestrin.
http://www.claudiosilvestrin.com/
I just reviewed all his works and he will our mentor...
Mission to Joyce Baker Design Ltd:
to demolish then to create a new world!!!
May 31, 2010
May 30, 2010
Jean-Michel Frank - A Famous Minimalist Interior Designer
Jean-Michel Frank was a noted minimalist interior designer of the early twentieth century who came from a wealthy German-Jewish family that migrated to France in 1880. Born in Paris in 1895,Jean Michel Frank was noted for his designs involving interior space and furniture. In 1904, Frank completed his elementary and secondary studies at the Lycee Janson de Sailly, and in 1911 he began to study law. The year 1915 was a tragic period with his two brothers losing their lives in the First World War. Later his father committed suicide and in 1919 and his mother also died. With a small inherited fortune, he then entered the Parisian life.
Jean-Michel Frank traveled throughout the world and gained experience in the artistic and social life of the period. In 1927, he met the Chilean Eugenia Errazuriz, from whom he gathered considerable information regarding the styles of the 18th century and later became her apprentice. In 1930, Frank came into contact with a Parisian interior decorator Adolphe Chanaux in connection with the interior decoration of the latter's apartment in Rue de Verneuil. Completing the job, the duo decided to become associates in 1931 and get established at the old Groult Studios. In 1932, the new collaboration was inaugurated along with opening a Jean-Michel Frank gallery at 140 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore.
Jean's passion in minimalist interior design enabled him to make some of the best furniture and interior articles of the period. Some of the inspirational works of Jean-Michel Frank include the design of a leather console with 5 drawers in a dark burgundy coloured wood frame, a pair of expandable cocktail tables, the Jean Michel Frank Guerlain Armchair and a large straw marquetry mirror frame.
As an interior designer, Jean had developed his own unique minimalist style that is visible in all his creations including chairs, lamps, furniture and tables. His style also involves the use of noble and luxury materials such as ivory, sharkskin, lacquer and parchment. Apart from creating his own designs, he also had the opportunity to work with other noted designers in the field including Alberto Giacometti, Christian Bernard and Emilio Terry. Frank later became involved in the creation of personal interiors for San Francisco based millionaire Templeton Crocker.
During the 1939-40 periods, Frank left France for South America and the United States and spent his remaining life in New York. With the support of his friends and clients, the interior designer continued his design work there along with working as a teacher at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. In 1941, the great artist committed suicide by jumping out of the window of a New York building.
May 27, 2010
functional furniture design...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxvNhlS4V4
But that is not the coolest design...we got sth else but just not sure if our clients can afford or not...
Not only control the electrical system, only we are studying and working on how to automatic control the kitchen system, bathroom system, and furniture system even the entire floor plan concept...make the reversible house system.
May 25, 2010
our funny design client...
We are doing one 3 stories project, starting with 2 internal staircases that go all the way to the roof.
To show the client the proportion of the staircases we have just finished a brief 3D perspective using Avatar, spider man and bat man...Then our CUTE client placed his face on a Super Man body and added it to our drawing...
How lovely he is!!!
How lovely he is!!!
May 24, 2010
our June...
Joyce Baker design ltd. will participate in an exhibition “ X Block HK-香港有格“, the exhibition will be from the 18-29 of June, at the Fringe club and is supported by the HK art development council & C-9 with hundreds HK local designers…
2. Joyce Baker Design Ltd. will definitely participate in the “DFAA-2010—Design for Asia Award”, and we will use the upstairs of Fresco as our 2010’s work…
YES, I have kept this project for so long until a few days ago I got my plentiful inspirations out…now the only thing I am worried, is if our contractor can carry out such original design? But I have faith…The project will be done in the mid of June---everyone, the slogan of this project will be “ spent the minimum amount of money within the minimum timeline ,to create visual enjoyment”
May 23, 2010
another project we just completed...
A project for a very cool female client who is just returning to HK from overseas.
The materials we chose for her are mostly stainless steel and concrete, including the cement board. We also made a raised stage using solid wood flooring, to hide her matress and extra pillows. The wood made a nice contrast with the contrete floor and the stainless steel wall on the far end.
Then we did the mosaic curving in another bathroom, to give it a cooler feeling.
The entire flat is linear, patterned, architectural and feels so industrial...
The budget was tight, but we believe that we made her a good place with increased re-sale value in the future.
May 12, 2010
the project we just completed
This is a small project we just completed in Tin Hau, in April 2010.
The client spent 5.3M for this 600 sq ft place in mid Jan.
He then spent another HK$ 350,000 for a complete renovation, which included our 50,000 HKD "design, drawing, project management and site supervision package" fees. As well as the construction, labour, material, bathroom features & kitchen features, lighting fixtures and built-in furniture, etc
The present new market value of this place, is at least 6.6M, according to a Centaline Property agency's estimate.
April 22, 2010
April 15, 2010
3D perspectives...
3D color perspectives, usually are not included in our design package, because:
-it takes a long time to do, and costs extra labour to complete.
-it doesn't show the exact color , material and lighting effects on the drawing, compared to reality, so it might cause some misunderstandings with our client, if they hold the 3D drawing, to judge the actual work.
-our design package fees are more reasonable, compared to other design & architectural firms, especially the number of times we provide for site visits and all the extra services. So we are afraid that we can't also include the 3D drawings as well.
But 3D drawing are also helpful for our client to understand the space plan and get a rough idea about the design style...So sometimes we are requested to make this kind of drawing.
Here are 4 different standard 3D perspective drawings that we usually provide to our clients, according to their request.
The following 4 drawings are in different sizes, and range from an easy simple rendering to the complicated style.
We can usually fix the drawings twice for our clients if they want to try some other materials or colors.
This is just for your reference, to show our skills
HK$3000 / per perspective:
HK$2500 / per perspective:
HK$2000 / per perspective:
HK$1500 / per perspective:
April 14, 2010
“Client’s Voice”
To help clients purchase air con, which is not included in the design firm’s service, but occasionally the contractor still would like to get involved in this. We therefore feel that we have the responsibility to help our clients in this matter.
We have recently received a few junk fax from other A/C experts regarding A/C unit prices & installation prices, so we have forwarded them to our clients and we received a nice comment from our client as follows:
“Thanks for the information, it certainly is good customer service that you guys do keep clients' budget in mind and try your best to keep the cost as close to the client budget as possible. From M.”
We would also like to publish one of these junk fax here, to give our clients a rough idea about all the costs.
Please note: that for the installation price, a Junk fax is just a rough quotation, and they will most likely increase the price a bit after visiting the site. Our contractor maybe a bit higher , however, because he knows the site situation more.
We always check all the prices from other companies , because we would like to make sure for the client, what the usual price is for different things in the market. This helps us compare for the client and make sure they can get the stuff they want at a reasonable price.
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