FORTUNE HOTEL; FRIENDLY WITH ORANGE

Project: Interior Lobby Area of Fortune Hotel, Mataram, NTB
Client: Fortune Hotel
Design & Visual: Panglima Erlangga
Interior Contractor: WK Interior





Within this project, my job is to design the front area of Fortune Hotel which is consisting: Receptionist, Lounge and restaurant area. Those items are placed on the ground floor.

Let's Start Based on the Logo
When designing something such as Commercial Brand stuff, I use to start paying attention to the Logo. I reckon that prior to specify the architectural look, the owner should have been choosing the Brand-Logo. Thus a logo is supposed to be reflecting what the clients intend.

Image of the hotel is curved-letter and colorful. The font is similar to Fender ( a brand of music instruments). Thus the exterior building consists of three colors: Red, Yellow and orange. So far, the existing exterior building has been engaged with the style of the Brand-Logo. However, Regardless the color of the brand logo, I chose Orange to be applied into the Lobby area. The reason is that Red is too strong for welcoming visitors. Orange is more friendly.

Receptionist Area
Among the the option I was offering, my client has chosen the one with curved-ceiling as you can see on following picture.

If you were wondering about technical way of creating the split-curved-ceiling (just in case you are not into technically architectural stuff) here I show you the Working in Progress Image I captured during the project:

During the project, after having many discussions with the client, I eventually make several changes. Considering to get more attendants in restaurant, I decided to enlarge the lobby resto. Following is the final image of the lobby:

The Lobby Lounge
I was playing around with Orange color eventually found that orange can be combined well with vivid colours. To get the surprising firs impression, I played around Orange with graphical stuff on the wall.

 In the corner, I placed a small lounge with Red wall covering applied onto the wall.

Since the lobby restaurant has been enlarged in order to add the capacity, I have made a little bit tweak as you can see the photographs below:

Breakfast Area
Since the restaurant is located within same area with Lobby area, I thought about how to engage it with the lobby related to the style and colour. Thus I chose graphical stuff to applied onto the wall instead of making it either elegant nor luxurious.

 As you can see, there is mirror along the wall and cutting sticker depicting a ruler. Regarding the ruler, I chose Ruler as the graphic decoration for making it different to any other hotel in the universe. You can see more detail on picture I  have already taken below.

You can have a look at the food-display much more detail by using picture below:

SMALL BUT SWEET HOME LIVING

Client: Mrs. Lia
Location: Graha Majapahit, Mataram, NTB
Designer: Panglima Erlangga
Contractor: WK Interior

 The idea is to create small budget home interior decoration within a small house. I decided to create furniture which is inexpensive to create. Thus I applied wood-working looks alike furniture using plywood layered by High Laminated Pressure (HPL). I chose two prominent HPL with Walnut textures.

 Click on image above to enlarge

Problem
The Indonesian style of home-living interior, conventionally, is that there are two living rooms available. First one is as a lounge for hosting guests. The second one  is as common room for family. Thus actually if you say Living Room, that refers to a lounge for Guests. 
According to the culture I've elaborated early, It was no chance to create two living rooms. Thus I design a common room suitable for guests and family. That is why the title of this project named: Small And Sweet Home Living.

Elegant Modern-Classic

Client: Iptu Danu Anindito
Location: Polres Lombok Barat, Mataram, NTB, Lombok
Interior Contractor: WK Interior
Interior Designer: Panglima Erlangga
3D Illustration: Panglima Erlangga 

Layout
My Client is a Head Police Officer of Traffic Department. His office is getting located in a big space but separated from the stuff area. According to the discussion with my Client, we have decided the location of his room. Later on, this decision would have changed into another location. You will get it easily when read The Budget & Altered Design. So here is the layout of the room.

 As you can see on illustration above, the room is divided into two areas: Lounge and Work Desk Area.

Concept
I decided to make it semi-classic. Thus, I designed the Work Desk Area a little bit classic. What came up on my mind about classic was ornament. I thought that's the easiest way to reach the Classic outlook.

 The good thing (or bad one?) about Interior Design is that the result might be different with the design. It depends on various things. In this case, the material is the prominent cause. The wallpaper I applied into design was getting run out. Thus I had to choose another pattern to apply. Wood textures were not same as the design illustration either. However, the concept is still same. The bright and darker wood texture applied on the desk is in accordance with the visual illustration. Here is the Photo taken:

Budget Problem & Altered Design
Initially I offered a design which was too expensive for the Client to make it real. I designed the lounge with big size of TV Panel in Lounge Area.

And for the Working Area, I created a desk with a big storage behind. You can see on an illustration below.

As my client got worried about the budget, I altered the design in accordance with his budget. Thus I made a bit tweak by reducing the size and choosing another material behind the desk. I chose gypsum board in order to create the wall panel behind the desk instead of a cupboard.

As you can see on illustration above, there is a door besides the TV Panel. The door "appears" as I changed the placement of the room (as I said in first paragraph, isn't it?), still in same size though. 


Summary
Below is the picture compilation depicting the Design Summary.

DESIGN PROCESS; FROM SKETCH TO REALITY

Design is a creative activity. What makes it different to any traditional art is that in design process there is a step in which reason is getting considered. During designing something, everything you create or choose needs a reason.

Design Process
Even though designers have their own way, basically the process is same. Designing a product is about visualize the concept, no matter it will be developed into real thing or not. There are several steps in design process, I'd like to tell you using my own words: Data Bank, Get the Idea, Concept Making and Get Real.

For example, I'd like to elaborate the Design Process using my simple project. It is a TV Panel I designed for my Client.

Data Bank
During this step, I collect the information about: User's need, existing room including dimension and colour, user's personality and what does the user pursue with the product.

Get the Idea
This is the second step. Based on Data Bank, I start getting the idea. I always come up with the raw sketches.

 Tips from me: Make it quick. It is quick sketch which means I don't need to create the tidy one. I don't even need to show it to any other than me. That's why Visual Dairy is compulsory. I reckon that designers must have a Visual Dairy to quickly record what comes up on their mind.

Concept Making
The raw sketches need to improve. Within this level, I use computer software to visualize the idea. Afterwards, I show it to the client. Usually client give me input so that I have to alter the design, that is why I use computer as it is easier to alter.

Get Real
I don't wanna say that every design needs getting real. However, building the design into real thing is still in design activity. During this level, my activities are: Drawing the working plan, communicating to the developer and managing the timeline. Be flexible! Reality is sometimes different from the imaginary. So don't worry if it goes different from the design.

Below is the image after the wall being covered by wallpaper:

 So....
As I told you before, designers have their own way but basically the same. However, rules are made to be broken. If you are a beginner one, should you learn the rules. Afterwards, you must break them and create your own one.

MEDICAL BED FOR OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Client: Klinik Mata Lombok
Location: Mataram, NTB, Lombok
Furniture Designer: Panglima Erlangga

Builder : WK Interior

Year: 2013

This is a medical bed which is multifunction. It is used for Ultrasound Guidance (USG) check up within an ophthalmology clinic. 

PROBLEM 

As my client needed storage for medical equipment as well, I decided to design the bed in which the ophthalmologists may keep the tools. The problem was simple: I had to design a bed as well as storage and made sure that the doctor may interact to the patient easily while operating the USG computer.

PROBLEM SOLVING

I divided the furniture into two parts: Bed-Storage and Computer Table. Using room's corner, it was possible to make 'L' shape.

Following is the dimension of the furniture.

COLOUR

As this furniture is medical equipment, I was supposed to apply neutral colours since neutral colours indicate clear and clean.  However, I reckoned that neutral colour for medical space such as hospital and clinic is boring. Neutral colour is scary too. That was why I chose wood pattern instead of neutral colour.

Following is the final result image with the light on and off

MULTIFUNCTION TV PANEL

Client: Corry Soekotjo Family
Location: Jakarta
Furniture Designer: Panglima Erlangga

Builder : Evo Interior, Jakarta

Year: 2013

Initially, my client needed table for her laptop which also might be used as storage for books and make up stuff such as: hair dryer, lipsticks, etc, with a mirror on it! 

As this furniture would be placed in front of bed, the function was getting added: A plasma TV should be there. That means this stuff should work as TV panel too.

The need was getting extended when I got into the bedroom. I found out that the wall is about 240 cm length and there was a door (to the bathroom) seen from the bed. That was why I started thinking to extend the length of the furniture. I would not only put this furniture against the wall, more than it, the idea of making it as a partition was coming to my head.

 As you can see at image above, the darker grey is the closer wall. The function was getting more added because there was a door connecting to bathroom behind this partition, which means the back side of the furniture should be functioned as something having to do with bathroom activity. I decided to create another storage. 

This furniture is made of plywood covered by MDF and Deco Sheet. I chose the wood-timber pattern to make the room looks warmer. Following pictures are the final design.

Oooops....it is me in the mirror. You may see me obviously on picture below.

CLEAN AND SIMPLE OFFICE

Client: Kapolres Sumbawa
Location: Sumbawa, NTB
Interior Designer: Panglima Erlangga

This an office of the Head of Sumbawa Police Department (Kapolres Sumbawa). 

The main concept is clean and simple. In the beginning, I arranged the layout according to activity of the user. The user requires a space containing lounge, desk and archive bank.

In order to enhance the elegant-looking and luxurious, wood panel has been applied surrounding the whole room, as depicted by the illustration below.
The color composition was chosen to brighten the space with combination of earth colors. The orange of the carpet has been an accent that is able to catch eyes. 

 

ELMA'S HOUSE

Client: Dr Elma
Location: Garden View Residence, Mataram, NTB, Lombok
Interior Contractor: WK Interior
Interior Designer: Panglima Erlangga
3D Illustration: Panglima Erlangga 

This house is a modern house located in the center of Mataram city. The owner is a young doctor who is going to get married soon. 
This is a house that comprises three bedrooms. The company I work in has been ordered to design the whole interior except bathrooms and one bedroom.

Layout Design 
I divided room into several areas including: Living Room for guests, Family room (TV Room), Dinning Area and Bedrooms.  

Living Room
The main concept is Contemporary Style. I would like to input classical sense into the living room without leaving the minimalism impression. Sometimes less is getting bored, isn't it?

Family Room
This is a place where the family could mingle up. I designed TV panel which has multifunction. The idea is about efficiency. I was getting concerned about how to create a space for family to link up together, enjoying the TV show especially on Sunday.

Master Bedroom
I applied the minimalism style into this bedroom. Wood texture has been played around. This combination of wood-textures coming from HPL (High Pressure Laminated) has emitted "simple but sweet" looking.

 

DIAN'S HOUSE

Client: Dr Dian
Location: Mataram, NTB, Lombok
Interior Contractor: WK Interior
Interior Designer: Panglima Erlangga
3D Illustration: Panglima Erlangga

During this project, I designed dinning area, kid's room and master bedroom.

Dinning Area
The dinning area comprises kitchen and dinning table. Let me elaborate the concept: I attempted to create so fancy dinning area that is supposed to be suitable for public commercial space, rather than in a house.

As you can see on picture above, there is wall covered with red wallpaper with book shelves installed on it. The room behind that wall is living room. There is split level between living room and dinning area so people in living room is able to view the whole area behind the wall.

Kid's Room
Red, green and white have sent us to Italy. The thing is that it's not only Italy flag comprising those colors. Mexico has them too.

Master Bedroom
The concept is modern classic. The way I apply the concept is to input ornaments into modern-minimalism interior style.

VESPA

I used Autodesk Maya for modelling then Mental Ray for rendering out this vespa.

CHARELLE ON CARTOON

Using Adobe Photoshop CS5, I attempted to create a cartoon object which was a distorted one.

As you can see, Charelle is frowning. Her eye is bigger than normal.