Henry Zhu's design portfolio includes hospitality, residential, and retail projects. It summarizes several of his projects including a boutique hotel in San Francisco, a resort spa in Tucson, and residential homes in Portland and San Francisco. The portfolio also outlines two retail store designs - a cosmetic store in New York and a tea shop in San Francisco. Brief descriptions and floor plans are provided for selected projects.

1. Henry Zhu
Design Portfolio

2. Table of Contents
Hospitality Design
• Fossil & Frames Boutique Hotel, San Francisco, CA
• Resort Spa & Salon Redesign, Tucson, AZ
Residential Design
• Zazen Residence, Portland, OR
• Mariotto Residence, San Francisco, CA
Retail Design
• Sanature Cosmetic Store, New York, NY
• Ten Ren Tea Store, San Francisco, CA
Recent Work Samples
• Ross Store Work Samples
• Hidden Valley Inn, Carmel Valley, CA

3. Concept Statement
Fossil & Frames are words
that address the original
site as historical and
undwindling over time.
My concept for the hotel
is to impress upon the
visitors how a mystery
of objects is framed into
eternal beauty.

4. Grand Lobby

5. Materials:
Cast Iron Old Plaster Pencil Yellow
Paint
White Plaster Mylar Glass Polished
Concrete
LEGEND
PUBLIC AREA
COURT YARD
HORIZONTAL ACCESS
BACK OF HOUSE
STAIRS & ELEVATORS
KEYS
Fossil & Frames, 1st
Floor
Fossil & Frames, 2nd
Floor
LEGEND
PUBLIC AREA
COURT YARD
HORIZONTAL ACCESS
BACK OF HOUSE
STAIRS & ELEVATORS
KEYS
Fossil & Frames, 3rd
Floor
LEGEND
PUBLIC AREA
COURT YARD
HORIZONTAL ACCESS
BACK OF HOUSE
STAIRS & ELEVATORS
KEYS

6. Guest Suite
Branding
is essential to Fossil & Frames to
ensure the best experience for every
guest to enjoy. We distinguish the
end users and cater to their specific
needs. The detail-oriented design is
what separates Fossil & Frames from
other boutique hotels. For example, the
hotel pushes the brand through unique
images that are projected on the walls
and mylar glass. These images convey the
concept of Fossil & Frames. Meanwhile,
they connect with and build an emotional
tie with the guests.
Fossil & Frames also offers unique
activities such as ‘treasure hunting,’
‘true detectives,’ and ‘dancing like the
juniors.’
This is a place to remember the
past fondly, bending the lenses toward
the future.

7. Capsule Hostel Floor Plan
Capsule Hostel
Corridor

8. Capsule Hostel Study Hall
Capsule Guest Room

9. Pueblo Resort Spa
& Salon is an energy
efficient cultural and
spiritual hallmark
that is located in
Tucson, Arizona.
I drew
inspiration from the
ancient Southwest
Pueblo civilization.
They were the pioneers
who used natural and
organic materials
to build beautiful,
sustainable houses on
the cliffs.
The design
concept is to create a
biophilic, welcoming
and spiritual space to
introduce the ancient,
meditative spirits to
the customers. The spa
plan is determined to
incorporate the newest
technology to create
many wonders for the
customers.
Resort Spa & Salon

10. • Onyx Skylight systems
ensure an optimized
PV electrical
generation adding
multi-functional
passive bioclimatic
properties of thermal
inner comfort since
most of the UV and
infrared radiation
from the sun will
be harvested by
the silicon-based
material (solar filter
effect). Moreover,
the air chamber of
the insulating glass
guarantees best
thermal performance
in terms of U and g
values.
• Artificial
Intelligence controls
TABOLA OLED Light
Tablets to provide
lighting after dark
with very low energy
cost and bright
ambient lighting.
• Tilted roof collects
rainwater for a water
tank. Water is heated
by the solar water
heating system on the
eaves. The eaves are
also sunshades on the
south and east side
of the building to
create a Net-Zero Spa
& Salon.
Ultimate Solar Roof

11. Customers who walk into the space
are entranced by the fresco on the
plaster walls. The fresco is painted
by local artists, and the pigments
are locally produced with organic
ingredients. The daylight and fresco work
together to make the space enchanting.

12. The bathers would enjoy the sunlight shining
through the tinted solar roof while relaxing in
the hot tub. The indoor fresco and outdoor plants
bring forward the interplay of local spiritual
atmosphere in the spa and treatment rooms.

13. Sustainable Design And Materials:
• LEED Certified Plaster Wall Finishes by
American Clay
• Local reclaimed wood planks
• LEED Certified Windows & Doors by Marvin
• C2C Certified Porcelain Tiles by Crossvile
• Eco-friendly and renewable laminated bamboo
flooring from local distributor
• The herbs for the Spa Treatments are grown
in the organic garden within the building
FF&E FLOOR PLAN

14. ZAZEN RESIDENCE
Zazen is a vacation house
in Portland, OR, currently under
construction. I collaborated with the head
designer at FQ Designs to solve multiple
design challenges creating a minimal,
sustainable and cohesive living space. My
updated design of the fireplace, master
bathroom and whiskey room were approved by
the client and the architects. They will
be utilized in the final design.

16. Three Mariotto
families own an apartment
building on 13 Wood St.,
San Francisco, California.
They requested a
renovation for their
existing apartments.
I decided to
bring the sunny, warm,
tropical and entertaining
Caribbean life-style
to their humble homes,
because they live in
a city that’s famous
for its gloomy and cold
summer fog. I chose three
elements from the islands
as my inspiration for
the design: river bank,
volcano and rain forest.
They symbolize peace,
power, and joy.
The design concept
is to create three unique
apartments that interact
with each other like
these three elements from
the tropical Caribbean.
Mariotto Residence

18. The hard lines and contrasting colors redefine
the client’s rigorous work ethic. The lava shaped patio
is designed for the employees who work in the studio,
they can enjoy the peacefulness of the nature and the
color green while they are working on the computers.

19. The tree on the second floor patio
recalls the rebirth of life on the volcano.
The indoor aquarium brings a piece of the
tropics into the space to create human
interactions with nature.

20. Sanature is a brand
name for a beauty supply
store. This name has three
elements: sanitization,
signature and nature. These
are my design concepts for
the store.
Plants in wine corks
displayed in the windows
connect beauty and nature.
The store sign is on the top
left of the façade for people
to see from a distance.
The store has a circular
flow, and the cash wrap is
approachable in the center.
The colors and finishes in
the store have warm brown
and gray hues that make
different skin tones look
more radiant and beautiful.
The living wall behind the
cash wrap connects to the
cork ceiling to envelop the
store in nature.
Sustainability is a
major part of the design.
Cork materials are made
from reclaimed wine corks,
ordered from a local source.
The lighting plan features
LED lights to cut down the
energy cost. Big windows
on the south side provide
sufficient daylight in the
store.
Sanature Cosmetic Store

23. Ten Ren Tea is a very famous
tea brand in China. They obtain it
from magnificent high-altitude tea
gardens. Ten Ren is prestigious, and
sold at a relatively high price. Ten
Ren is well-known among established
fans, yet has not been well
introduced.
My design intention is to open
an avenue for this delightful tea
brand to a broader market.
Chinese ink paintings were
used as an inspiration to depict the
beauty of mountain mist. The concept
is to create a soothing, peaceful,
aromatically rich and beautiful tea
shop in a simplistic format. The
aroma of the tea is exposed in the
air throughout the store to advertise
the superiority of the tea.
The displays of tea are shaped
like a Chinese landscape painting of
mountains. They are made of recycled
cardboard and are functional in
accordance with feng-shui. They
prevent negative energy from entering
the space, and instead welcome the
visitors to smell the tea. The Kungfu
Tea shows are fascinating as visitors
are guided into the second area.
The rear part of the store is
a tea bar, where the rich Chinese
tea culture is introduced, and a
social venue for new fans. The venue
could potentially become a culture
phenomenon in Chinatown.
Ten Ren Tea Store

24. MAIN SHELVING UNITS
CASH WRAP
CONCIERGE
DISPLAYS
ENTRY
TEA BAR
STAIRSSTORAGE
EXIT
RESTROOM
KUNGFU TEA TASTING
17'-4"
64'-4"
3'-9"
2'-5"
3'-7"
3'-11"
3'-2"
11'-5"
2'-4"
3'-7"
2'-9"
3'-8"
3'-6"
3'-0"
A
1 TEN REN TEA FLOOR PLAN
Scale: 1/8" : 1'
N
17'-4"
64'-4"
3'-9"
2'-5"
3'-7"
3'-11"
3'-2"
11'-5"
2'-4"
3'-7"
2'-9"
3'-8"
3'-6"
3'-0"
A
1 TEN REN TEA FLOOR PLAN
Scale: 1/8" : 1'
N

26. NEW PVM LOCATION
RELOCATE PVM ATTENTION:
STORE MANAGER PLEASE REFER
TO THE CURRENT SPG OR SOURCE
FOR ACCESSORIES DEPARTMENT FLOW
ATTENTION:
STORE STAFF TO SET THE SHOE
SHELF SPACING BASED ON
CURRENT INVENTORY LEVELS
ATTENTION:
STORE STAFF TO SET THE SHOE
SHELF SPACING BASED ON
CURRENT INVENTORY LEVELS
ATTENTION:
STORE STAFF TO SET THE SHOE
SHELF SPACING BASED ON
CURRENT INVENTORY LEVELS
Ross Stores, Inc. is
a Fortune 500 Company. I
work as a contract store
planner in the store
operation department.
I am currently working
on store refresh projects.
My design intent
is mainly focused on
reducing budget, driving
sales, improving shopping
experience and quickly
moving the store’s
inventory.
Ross Store Work Samples

27. Hidden Valley Inn is
a rustic, whimsical and
modern bed and breakfast
located in Carmel Valley,
CA.
I worked with the
Designer, Steve Justrich,
to design a guest room
from schematic sketches to
millwork design.

28. Henry Zhu is
an environmentally-
conscious interior
design professional
who cares about user
experience, aesthetics
and functionality of
his design. His main
focus is in retail and
hospitality design.
He has worked for big
companies and small
studios such as Apple
Inc. FQ Designs and
Justrich Designs. He is
currently working for
Ross Stores Inc as a
store planner. He enjoys
working in a team. He
has a reputation as the
go-to person for design
related questions. When
a new team mate needs
support, he takes time
from his projects to
answer their questions
although he is also
working hard to beat
the deadlines. He is a
self-starter and a fast
learner. He self-taught
Vectorworks in a span
of few weeks while he
was working for Apple.
Outside of work,
he is an entertaining
personality. A fan
of impressionism and
modern architecture,
he has developed a
love for tea culture,
culinary arts, and
coffee culture. When in
conversation with him,
you will be surprised
by his intriguing ideas
and his fun sense of
humor.
Henry’s Biography

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