Ricky Chine

Ricky Chine

Passage Point, a cozy and comfortable space for transient students, backpack travelers, and digital nomads. Nestled in the heart of 556 South Broadway, the co-living space offers a sanctuary for those transitioning from car living to affordable housing and backpack travelers/digital nomads seeking a place to call home. Inspired by the contrast of darkness among the towering structures, the project's mission is to illuminate lifestyle through the infusion of natural light. Through the strategic integration of multiple light wells and lighting studies, the redesigned space radiates with the warm sun, casting its glow from rooftop to the ground floor. From cozy sleeping pods to lively workspaces and inviting communal areas, every corner is bathed in the rejuvenating embrace of natural light, fostering a vibrant community where everyone can thrive.

Ricky Chine

Piranesian Space reimagines movement and perception through a Piranesian, inspired spatial narrative. Using 9 unique shapes developed in an earlier project, the design layers, extrudes, and intersects forms to create a complex, immersive environment. Circulation is central: staircases are not just functional but sculptural, encouraging users to physically engage with the space rather than passively taking the elevator. Moving through the stairs reveals shifting perspectives, voids, and fragmented geometries, inviting exploration and interaction. The result is a dynamic architecture where movement, discovery, and spatial experience are inseparable.

Ricky Chine

Using the same 9 shapes from PRIPIRANESEAN Space, this project transforms fragmented forms into a dynamic housing complex. The design focuses on circulation, light, and community, creating expressive interiors that balance openness and intimacy.

Ricky Chine

Using the same 9 shapes from PRIPIRANESEAN Space, this project transforms fragmented forms into a dynamic housing complex. The design focuses on circulation, light, and community, creating expressive interiors that balance openness and intimacy.

Ricky Chine

Located in the heart of Phoenix next to the Salt River, this year-round sports complex redefines the relationship between architecture and climate by embracing passive environmental strategies. A sweeping organic roof forms the central design element, featuring intentional openings that capture and channel desert winds across the site. Rising from the canopy, extended wind towers are integrated into individual buildings, drawing air downward to enhance natural ventilation and reduce internal temperatures. These passive cooling features minimize the need for mechanical systems while maximizing comfort in Phoenix’s extreme climate. The surrounding landscape is zoned by water tolerance, with the most sensitive plantings near the river, moderately drought-tolerant species near sporting zones, and highly drought-resistant vegetation at the main entrance. Together, these strategies create an environmentally responsive, functional, and flexible sports infrastructure designed to perform year-round.