Beitou Library 北投圖書館

I was excited to see Taipei Public Library, Beitou Branch chosen by Flavorwire as one of ‘The 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World‘. I had to visit the library in person when I was in Taiwan last month. Taipei Public Library, Beitou Branch opened in 2006 and is the first certified green building libraryContinue reading “Beitou Library 北投圖書館”

Design Visualization

Over the years, I have evolved from providing 2D Construction Documents for obtaining Building Permits to introducing varies formats for presentation and documentation. Here is an example of a partial set of construction documents for new construction: Besides Construction Documents, I also provide drawings for interior design uses such as furniture plans, kitchen design plans, bathroomContinue reading “Design Visualization”

Piano Placement

Following my last post on Fantasy Pianos, let’s look at placing a piano in a room based on what I learned during the Steinway presentation I attended. It is important to know what kind of care a piano needs. Steinway has posted some clear instructions on their website. Some important room conditions to consider before figuring outContinue reading “Piano Placement”

Fantasy Pianos

As a pianist, I was so excited when designer Angela Radley invited me to the ASID Los Angeles Chapter event at Steinway Piano Gallery in West Hollywood for a presentation titled “Piano Knowledge for the Design Professional”! I started taking piano lessons when I was little. Limited by the space, I have never owned a grandContinue reading “Fantasy Pianos”

Area Rug Template

I love it when designers get creative and ask me to help with things that I have not experienced. This interior designer put down some tape pieces for the outline of a custom area rug for the entry. After the clients approved, I was there to make a template. Working on the hard floor wasContinue reading “Area Rug Template”