Graduates

Ze Zhu

BS in Environmental Design — Spatial Experience Design
Course:
Degree Project development + studio
Faculty:
Emil Mertzel, James Meraz
Term:
2025 Fall

AETHEA

AETHEA, Aesthetic + ethereal + healing, a complex where the mix of aesthetic styles of Pacific Palisades’ heritage bound together, creating an environment where people can quietly relax, freely connect, and making something new.

Aethea is a mix-use complex in Pacific Palisades that meant to redefine the center community of the site. The Aethea contains a hotel, two retail galleries, and a multi-functional community pavilion.

The forms and spatial planning of Aethea is inspired from the atmosphere of Pacific Palisades and the heritages of vatious architecture styles that emerge in Pacific Palisades over the century. 

 

 

Tags:
Architecture,
Environmental Design,
Lighting,
Social Innovation,
Spatial Design
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Overview of the Aethea
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The guestroom of Sanctuary House
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San Laurel bistro of the Alley
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Eyn Vas boutique in the Alley
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Lobby Lounge of the Sanctuary House Hotel
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ToSummer boutique of the Parlor
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Lotus courtyard inside the Parlor
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Pavilion of the Livingroom
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Library of the Livingroom
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Dusk moment inside the Livingroom