425 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA
Entrance Renovation
Problem
The entrance features a wall with three windows directly facing the doorway, which the client found unappealing. Instead of removing the entire wall, they wanted a design that would turn this disadvantage into a unique feature.
After days of research and brainstorming, I realized the solution wasn’t about covering the “ugly” parts but rather enhancing them. My idea was to add more windows to create the illusion of an art gallery.
Implementation
I began by measuring the existing windows and then moved on to painting the wall. To craft picture frames, I sourced materials from Home Depot, purchasing color paints, wood moldings, and essential carpentry tools such as mounting tape, a nail gun, and a saw.
Since the client planned to showcase this space to China’s Lingang Government, they requested a design incorporating sci-fi elements. To achieve this, I selected a city skyline as the background and collaborated with a vendor to produce transparent sci-fi silhouettes. These were cut from a giant acrylic board into the shape of a futuristic cityscape, adding a dynamic, high-tech visual effect.
Space Projection Mapping
Design
I started by measuring the counter wall to determine its exact dimensions. Using these measurements, I created a space mockup in Adobe Illustrator. To ensure accuracy, I gathered the dimensions of all necessary materials, researching specifications on Amazon and Home Depot.
Installing floating boards was straightforward, but mounting the projector pole directly into the concrete was more challenging, especially in a space without a ceiling.
Decoration
Next, I added decorative elements to the shelf, including precisely cut acrylic text. With the projection canvas now complete, it was time for the fun part—projection mapping.
I connected the projector to a computer running After Effects, setting the projector screen as the playback display. From there, I mapped animations onto the objects.
