Process model and sketch - The hostel is designed with the concept of 'Window to the World'. The hostel and cafe aims to spark curiosity, introduce unpredictability and interaction in a welcoming environment.
View of Front Desk
View of cafe area
Perspective from 2nd storey view the triple volume space
Axometric
First Storey Plan
Second Storey Plan
Third Storey Plan
Section Y-Y
Storyboard
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The Crossroad Hostel and Cafe
Project Background:
To design hostel and cafe for backpackers and residents of Tiong Bahru in order to enhance social cohesion withtin the community and sustain Tiong Bahru's laidback charm. Backpackers enhance interaction among the residents due to the sense of common identity. Through interaction between the residents and backpackers, they are able to obtain personal stories of places they come from and thus encourage one another to go on a journey