Zen-ith Den

Placed Top 15 for the University of Idaho at the 2023 Spokane Student Design Awards

The Zen-ith Den aims to create tranquil and serene environments through the integration of a central solarium. Calmness, peace, and mindfulness are the driving principles behind the design through the use of natural elements and elegant materials to create a balanced atmosphere. The Zen-ith Den encourages increased engagement with nature while exploring the world of literature.

PLAN

Digital architectural rendering of a modern building with glass and wood elements, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

ELEVATIONS

Architectural rendering of a modern building with trees and a car in front.

North Elevation

South Elevation

A modern building with large glass windows and wooden frameworks, featuring outdoor seating and landscaped surroundings with trees and a car parked nearby.

SECTION

Architectural rendering of a modern, multi-level building with large glass windows, outdoor seating, and trees with autumn foliage.

Solarium Cross Section

Longitudinal Section

INTERIORS

Interior design of a modern, spacious building with a mezzanine level, wooden staircase, tables, chairs, and potted plants, sunlit from large windows and skylights.

Main Collection Perspective

An indoor space with large glass windows, wooden beams, and autumnal trees with orange leaves. Silhouettes of people are visible and appear ghostly. The space includes benches, small tables, and chess sets, suggesting a lounge or community area.

Solarium Interior

CUTAWAYS

3D illustration of a modern building with glass walls, red structural beams, and an open interior featuring a dining area with a table, chairs, and a potted plant.

Solarium Cutaway

Architectural rendering of a modern, multi-level building with an outdoor staircase, roof beams, and a colorful interior playground.
Diagram illustrating the construction of a building, including labeled components such as glulam beams, glulam columns, interior walls and floors, and a concrete slab.

Main Collection Cutaway

Exploded Axon

DETAILS

Diagram showing the assembly of a wooden panel, black mounting bracket, and concrete base with tools and screws.

Column to Steel Plate Connection

Isometric illustration of furniture assembly with wooden panels and black connectors fit into a black frame.

Glulam Beam Connection

Technical drawing of a window cross-section showing mullbar mechanism, 1-inch insulated glass, and steel glass framing.

Stacking Glass Door Connection Detail