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R.D.Chin, Feng Shui Architect
308 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
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Architect & Interior Designer
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Architect & Interior Designer
It would be my pleasure to help you gain a new perspective about looking at the spaces in your home or office. At the end of my consultation, you will receive floor plans showing furniture placement, sizes, proposed colors and lighting as your “masterplan” and illustrating the feng shui principles used. A complimentary book, Feng Shui Revealed, will be personally autographed for you.
Feng Shui and Architecture
Feng shui is balance in architecture and design made possible by the management of natural forces.
“Wind” and “water” (the literal meaning of “feng shui”) are two of many forces taken into consideration by the ancient sages in their design of homes, palaces, gardens and cities.
The fundamental purpose of feng shui is to create harmony and balance of one’s life which, in turn, is reflected in their space.
In essence, a place where one feels safe and protected which therefore enhances ourselves, our relationships within our family and community, and our productivity and prosperity.
Why is feng shui so popular now?
The attention in the media (newspaper articles, books, TV, the internet, etc.) and the interest in the ancient philosophy as an approach for modern times is becoming stronger every day due to the awareness of people when they understand the consequences of how their personal space (their own home) affects their neighbors and community, it’s relationship to nature, and ultimately the world. Feng shui does not impose the concepts of architects and designers but supports and nurtures those who live or work within the spaces designed. Perception of community and associations about homes or possessions, can have a profound effect on how people relate and live with each other. Feng shui applied to the design of a home, a neighborhood cluster, or even a city can help shape this perception and these associations. The long-range impact affects productivity, economics, and the image of the location.
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The fundamental purpose of feng shui is to create harmony and balance of one’s life which, in turn, is reflected in their space. In essence, a place where one feels safe and protected which therefore enhances ourselves, our relationships within our family and community, and our productivity and prosperity. When providing a consultation, I work within your resources – time, money, and energy – where I can give you a masterplan as well as alternative feng shui cures for you to implement immediately. A typical consultation will consist of:
A brief introduction
Reviewing your intentions for the session
Walking through your space to assess the ch’i energy
Having discussions with you while making feng shui recommendations on your floor plans with colored sketches
Teaching the Five Elements (Transformations of Energies)
Evaluating the birthdates of each member of your family or office colleagues according to the Nine Star Ki method
Teaching you the fundamental principles of feng shui as applied to your situation.
Consultation Details
It would be necessary to have the birthdates of the members of your family and/or your office colleagues & floor plans of your space when I arrive to your place or prior to the consultation. I will bring a my color pens and a measuring tape to make sure that my feng shui suggestions can be easily implemented . At the end of your consultation, you will have the following items:
Feng Shui recommendations written on your floor plan with colored sketches
A summary of recommendations with priorities for implementing the suggested feng shui “cures”
A signed copy of my book, Feng Shui Revealed
Red Envelope Tradition
According to Feng Shui tradition, payment (check or cash) is to be enclosed in nine Red Envelopes which you provide.
The reason is that Feng Shui is considered to be very sacred and powerful.. the number nine
the Red color are symbolically powerful elements of high energy and “good luck”.
By placing the payment into the Red Envelopes, we are acknowledging the power & integrity of the feng shui consultation.
Feng Shui and Urban Planning
Feng shui is balance in urban planning and design made possible by the management of natural forces.
“Wind” and “water” (the literal meaning of “feng shui”) are two of many forces taken into consideration by the ancient sages in their design of homes, palaces, gardens and cities.
The fundamental purpose of feng shui is to create harmony and balance of one’s life which, in turn, is reflected in their space.
In essence, a place where one feels safe and protected which therefore enhances ourselves, our relationships within our family and community, and our productivity and prosperity.
Feng shui has been around for thousands of years.
While the images associated with feng shui are distinctly Chinese, the principles are universal and applicable to the design of a road, a canal or waterways, or even the placement of a desk or bed. Certainly, the Chinese are not alone in realizing that landscapes, homes, and even cities can be shaped by the forces of wind and water, the balance of heaven and earth, the concept of yin and yang.
Interest in the ancient philosophy of feng shui as an approach for modern times
is becoming stronger every day due to the awareness of people when they understand the consequences of how their personal space (their own home) affect their neighbors and community, it’s relationship to nature, and ultimately the world.
Perception of community and associations about homes or possessions
can have a profound effect on how people relate and live with each other. Feng shui applied to the design of a home, a neighborhood cluster, or even a city can help shape this perception and these associations. The long-range impact affects productivity, economics, and the image of the location.
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This design concept is to preserve
the integrity of Libeskind’s masterplan by maintaining the expansive 4.7 acres of green grass oasis amid this encompassing urban building complex.
The universal shape of the Memorial will be a circle within the square
circle symbolizes heaven and square symbolizes the earth i.e. “heaven on earth” …Also, the circle connotes love, compassion, equality, a coming together for the victims’ families, the people of New York and the world.
Relative to the main ground plane
the globe of the world is set onto a lower plaza level; the sphere can be perceived as rising from the earth, which is emphasized by the sloped green grass borders on three sides of the Memorial.
The design intention
is to separate the sacred quality of the entire site as a peaceful park setting, from the dynamic underground activity in the area.
Design Features
The Memorial is located at the center point of the two WTC towers to maximize the allowances of this site for public ceremonies
celebrations, placement of surviving original elements, and life affirming activities i.e. performance & visual arts exhibitions.
The size of the WTC Memorial Plaza is to be 99?™ X 99?
similar to the size and concept of Rockefeller Center Plaza (approx. 137? x 85?) which welcomes natural light into the lower concourse level. The interior spaces along the glass walls and the water canals feels more comfortable and appropriate for areas of quiet visitation and contemplation.
A translucent Globe of the World, continually turning on its axis
is positioned within a circular pool of water to symbolize our international relationships. Underwater lights will radiate beneath, to create an iridescent glow during the evening hours. is positioned within a circular pool of water to symbolize our international relationships. Underwater lights will radiate beneath, to create an iridescent glow during the evening hours.
A bamboo or jade green colored marble for the Memorial Wall
(instead of the traditional black granite) with the inscription of all the Names of the victims is to help enhance the spirit and acknowledgement for new beginnings. On the other side, water will be falling along the Wall as a background, while the bronze statue of the Kneeling Fireman will honor all the firefighters, police, etc. and greet the visitors into the Memorial plaza at the concourse level.
The glass walls and the marble Memorial Wall
is set onto Water canals surrounding the plaza which nurture our life force energy known as “chi” based on the philosophy of “feng shui”; Water creates the balancing element relative to this event produced by Fire. Traditionally, for the Chinese, Water enhances our business and generates $$$; for the ancient Greeks, Water symbolizes the passage between life and death.
One can walk on the wide Skylight built into the ground plane symbolizing water
its connection is to the Hudson River. It also provides natural light to the lower concourse level, which is called the Hall of Heroes, where the final resting place for the unidentified remains from the WTC site will be situated. A graceful pool of still water — marking, together with the indirect light on the back wall, the end of the corridor — will reflect through a system of mirrors the Peace Flame from above.
The World Peace Flame located
at the end of the axis to the WTC Memorial at the slurry wall is to symbolize the memory of all victims and bring positive and healing “Light” into our world conciousness.
A narrow line of glass blocks and lights
built into the ground will be used to make visible the footprints of the original WTC towers both in day and night times. It will also provide natural and respectively artificial light to the lower concourse level for spaces especially designated to families and loved ones of victims as well as a variety of spaces belonging to a future expansion.
The universal shapes of the soft round circle
within the square balances the dynamic sharp-edged shapes of the surrounding buildings, which suggest a cluster of healing earth quartz crystals.
Amsterdam Centraal Station Redevelopment Proposal
Working with a progressive urban planning design firm
T+T Design, The Netherlands, a feng shui proposal was created to redevelop a major piece of land adjacent to Amsterdam Centraal Station.
The program included the following
a new Stock Exchange building, a Public Library, a Communications/Media building, Residential Housing and a Park.
The Design Concept is to create a dynamic and exciting project which will renew and enhance the image for Amsterdam
a city which is continually expanding, acknowledging its history, yet welcoming change and integrating natural design principles as the focus for the design. This unique project is to create a lush, green park oasis centered amid a thriving urban center. The shape of this proposed development is to be a circle within the square — circle symbolizes heaven and square symbolizes earth - “Heaven on Earth”.
Also, the circle connotes
love, compassion, equality, a coming together which can facilitate the bringing (energetically & physically) the North part and the South part of Amsterdam together which will bring harmony and inspiration for future generations.
By placing the Ba-Gua as our design tool, it was determined that the main entry or direction of “chi” was from Centraal Station.
This train station is the main hub to Amsterdam and to all of Europe.
As a result, the new Stock Exchange building was located in the “Wealth & Power” area of the site.
Also, the shape of the building was based on the design of a fish which symbolizes abundance and prosperity
In addition, the location of the building is close to the river which symbolizes money.
The new Public Library was located in the “Knowledge” area of the site which included existing landmarked buildings.
Since a library is composed of many different departments, it seemed appropriate to create this special institution where the people will feel cozy, yet acknowledging the history and character of these significant architectural buildings.
The new Communications and Media building was located in the “Helpful People and Travel” area of the site.
The curved structure was proposed to acknowledge the “Metal” quality of this area.
Based on the fundamental Chinese theory of the Five Elements
it is best to harmonize our quality of life by balancing the elements: Fire, Earth, Water, Metal and Wood.
The Residential Housing was positioned in the “Marriage
Relationship and Children, Future” areas of the site. A very appropriate location so that the families have a quiet, “yin”, area away from the “yang” active areas of the other side of the site.
Also, these homes have a wonderful picturesque view towards the main city of Amsterdam.
The Park was designed to be built over the existing railroad tracks.
Note that there are no habitable structures built over these railroad tracks. Living over moving roads or tunnels creates instability for the inhabitants.
Also, from the feng shui perspective
the creation of the Park symbolizes “Earth” which balances all the surrounding “Water” of the canals and the river. Interestingly, Amsterdam is built below sea level where “Earth” structures is very balancing for the people living here in Holland.
Another interesting part of the program
was to relocate the existing Chinatown located in Niewmarket which is extremely congested.
The feng shui proposal was to relocate Chinatown across the river to the low density neighborhood.
Since there was already an established infrastructure for the cars and people via continual ferries and car tunnels beneath the waters, it was easily accessible for everyone to go back and forth from Amsterdam to north Amsterdam.
Also, by establishing the new Chinatown in this location, the benefits would certainly be palpable on many levels.
Chinatown would have much more space to expand their community
and the image of Amsterdam will change to become a very cosmopolitan city rather than the perception of a small town or village.
The result will be the perception
that this area would become the “Hong Kong of the West” where the ferries will become a landmark to enhance Chinatown as well as the city of Amsterdam.
Please note that the existing post office facilities have been relocated to another part of Holland
and that these existing buildings will be demolished.
Curacao Historic District Redevelopment Proposal
Proposed Development in Historic District of Punda, Willemstad, Curacao
Malden City Hall Proposal, Massachusetts
The existing Malden City Hall blocks the main circulation from the MTBA train station to Malden Center.
The City Hall is an “example of the lamentable mid-1970s attempts to turn otherwise-lovely city centers into Soviet-style government centers
” Before this area was redesigned, Pleasant Street ran all the way to the MBTA Orange Line.
Pleasant Street is now blocked by Malden’s “unforgivably ugly” City Hall and various other city buildings and also
adversely affected the businesses for the city of Malden.
From a feng shui perspective
Pleasant Street symbolized the “Dragon’s Vein” being cut and obstructed which literally affected the prosperity of the city.
The Feng Shui recommendation
is to demolish the existing City Hall and to move their offices to the existing Malden High School (see 4 on plan) building which has the appropriate image for Malden City Hall and is located in a very prominent, central and accessible location in the center of the city.
Once the existing City Hall is demolished
this newly open space, which can easily be designed as a “welcoming plaza”, will create much more business for the city of Malden.
The Malden High School is seriously considering the possibility of constructing a new building for their school.
Feng Shui Retreats
I love to travel and it is always an incredible adventure to check out the ch’i energies of different locations around the world! Here are some pictures from the retreat to Peru and Canada:
Ikaria, Greece – 2000 + 2001
Tobago, Trinidad – 2003 thru 2005
China + Thailand – 2004
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 2005
Machu Picchu, Peru – June 2006
Wakefield, Quebec – 2012
Group Consultations
Group consultations are a wonderful way to experience and learn the depth of how feng shui energies of a space affect the occupants.
I am pleased to offer these invitations for you to join and observe actual feng shui consultations – a wonderful addition to your feng shui studies.
These are very special opportunities
when clients are open to welcome students & colleagues to be a part of their consultation which is a very profound experiential teaching. My request is that you will be observers in the consultation and be mindful, compassionate and non-judgmental of both the client as well as our group’s chi energies.
After the consultation with the client
please make some time immediately after the consultation where we can all sit in a quiet space and have some tea to evaluate and discuss our time together. Allow approximately 45 minutes to an hour for our discussion time. In exchange for being a part of this invaluable teaching, I will be requesting a total of $50.00 in 9 red envelopes. Please let me know whether you can definitely join our intimate chi-filled group.
Parsons School of Design The New School
For the last couple years, I was invited to teach at Parsons for a studio class taught by Michele Laporte.
There are different topics for each studio project.
One project was for the study at the intersection of Broadway and Canal Streets in Chinatown; and the other project was for the study of Madison Park near the Flatiron Building in Chelsea.
Please take a look how these students integrated feng shui into their projects!
Long Island Feng Shui Institute
Long Island Feng Shui Institute Presents. Discover the career YOU LOVE! Become a Feng Shui Consultant. Class will include the following topics:
Opening Blessing Ceremony
Reading Chi
Yin/Yang Theory
Fundamental Principles Of Feng Shui
Three Secret Reinforcements
The Bagua
The power of Intentions
Introducing the I-Ching
Trigrams
Creating a hexagram
Heart calming meditation
Transcendental Cures
Methods Of Minor Additions
The Six True Words
Interior Factors
Red envelopes
The Five elements
The Great Sunshine Buddha meditation
New York Open Center “Practical Feng Shui Series” with RD Chin
Feng Shui for Apartment Dwellers
Tonight, we will apply Feng Shui principles to the unique challenges of living in a small space. Participants should bring floor plans of their living spaces on transparency, and a few will be selected at random to be used as case studies.
Feng Shui and Money
Feng Shui is the art of following ancient principles for abundant living. We will learn simple exercises that empower us to acknowledge the relationship between chi and money, and learn Feng Shui adjustments we can make to our living spaces.
Feng Shui and Relationships
We will learn Feng Shui adjustments for enhancing our relationships and attracting new relationships into our lives (including our soul mate!). Drawing on Eastern concepts such as the Five Element System and the Nine Star Ki, we will deepen our understanding of the dynamics of the relationships in our lives.
Feng Shui and Clutter
Find out what Feng Shui says about the effects and placement of clutter and how it can be used as a tool to help us clear clutter. At the end of this session, we will be ready to apply nine simple steps to achieve an uncluttered space and mind. Feng Shui is the art of following ancient principles for abundant living. We will learn simple exercises that empower us to acknowledge the relationship between chi and money, and learn Feng Shui adjustments we can make to our living spaces.
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About Us
R.D. Chin is a full-time Feng Shui Architect who is currently licensed as a New York State architect, NCIDQ interior designer, author and teacher. Mr. Chin trained and worked with the late Paul Rudolph as an architect and further expanded his knowledge of the interior design field working with interior designer, Nina Hughes. He combines Western design principles with Feng Shui to align any space with dimensions of spirit, character, and a feeling of balance. In addition, Mr. Chin integrates his innate knowledge of his Chinese heritage with the wealth of insight gained from his travels to the Far East (China, Taiwan, Nepal, Tibet, India and Japan) as well as Europe and the United States.