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VIET NGUYEN UC Berkeley - CED

a collections of both original and profressional work throughout the years of learning, investigating & practicing architecture.

Viet Nguyen

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Readers + Viewers My design interest emphasizes respect for geometric forms, the uniformity of materials, natural light contrasts, and attention to architectural details. Through the projects presented in my portfolio, I seek to reconcile abstract thinking with pragmatism in architecture, enabling me not only to work in the realm of high-flying design imagination but also to work within the realm of functional reality. As such, I draw inspiration from historical precedents, historical events, and architectural precedents in order to create designs that will have a significant impact on the built environment. Apart from that, I also believe that architectural representation also plays an instrumental role in bridging the gap between architects and their viewers. It is always a joy to see drawings that describe a narrative, are unfamiliar, dark, and beautiful, but are equally succinct and compelling. I used a combination of digital, modeling, and drafting skills, as well as hand-drawing techniques and montage, to create drawings that explain the intent of my ideas. Thank you for taking the time to see my work. I hope you find my thoughts and approach to design enjoyable. My presentation demonstrates my fascination with architectural design, and I am excited to share it with you.

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4. KING + TUNNEL + MISTRESS: STUDIO 100D | MARK ANDERSON [ KRAKOW ] - JAN-MAY , 2019 INDIVIDUAL | PG. 26

1.SPATIAL +ARCHIPELAGO: STUDIO 100D | MARK ANDERSON [ KRAKOW ] - JAN-MAY , 2019 INDIVIDUAL | PG. 4

2.TINY HOUSE: Personal Approach [ San Ramon ] - MAR-MAY , 2021 INDIVIDUAL | PG. 14

3. [UN]FAMILIAR DETACHMENT: STUDIO 100D | MARK ANDERSON [ KRAKOW ] - JAN-MAY , 2019 INDIVIDUAL | PG. 20

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PROJECT INFO: MARIA PAZ GUITIEREZ - 100A

SPATIAL + ARCHIPELAGO

[ SAN FRANCISCO ] - MAR-MAY , 2018

SPATIAL ARCHIPELAGO - In this project, we explore the formal operation of “subtraction.” Double negative spaces are generated by intersecting subtracted voids. Through the intersection of voids, a continuous spatial sequence is created, resulting in an elongated and stretched spatial experience. Following the subtraction of forms, the residual form becomes the positive figure of the design, defining and supporting elevated, subtracted spaces. DOUBLE NEGATIVE - The project began with an exploration of double-negatives. The purpose of this exercise is to explore the correlation between sharp-cutting objects and the creation of negative space and the concepts of solid and void, or negative through positive, or positive through negative. STAIRCASE - With this exercise, I expand on double-negative by incorporating stairs into the unique double-negative space, transforming conceptual spatial experience into habitable space.

02a. DOUBLE NEGATIVE As part of the Library project, Double-Negative was designed as an early design exercise. In my design strategy, I have mainly focused on “solid and void” obsession, which consists of sharp and stretched objects carving into positive space, creating an elongated and stretching interior.

This serial section set of drawings shows the spatial quality of intersected objects.

02b. DOUBLE NEGATIVE STAIRCASE The staircase focuses on the contradiction between its envelope and internal space. Familiar objects’ forms cut into a cuboid’s volume; ironically, it escalates the spatial quality from minimal exterior visual quality into complicated interior facets while preserving its smooth interior spatial effect.

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

- The drawing shows the shear and cut relationship in space, creating elongated moments, and the stretched effect

CIRCLUATION DIAGRAM - The left drawing shows the circulation of the staircase project, and the right drawing indicates the relationship between possitive and negative space.

SPATIAL VIGNETTE By developing initial vignette help this project to form basic spatial quality. These moments of space are the core concept in 2D, eventually; they carry through the design process.

[1] Main Circulation

[4] Path of Books

[2] Intersection

[5] Reading Area

[3] Entrance Intersection

[6] Outdoor Area

CIRCULATION SEQUENCES Diagrams show the 7 Main Internal Cuts - sharp and diagonal spatial experience creates the oppotunity to dictate the programs of the library.

PROJECT INFO: TINY HOUSE COMPETITION [ SAN RAMON ] - MAR-APRIL , 2021

TINY HOUSE + COMPETITION A short walk from my apartment, the Dougherty Hills Trail offers a view of scenic green hills and a curvy landscape. This inspired this work. The spring season brings picturesque images of a green landscape and walking paths. I spent most of my time during Covid-19 working at home, interacting with a few others only occasionally. Looking out the window in the daytime, I often imagine space or a house of my dreams. This is why the tiny house competition gave me the opportunity to express my fantasies. The goal of the building’s limited size was to integrate space articulation with the site and create a sense of expansion, and I believe the curves result in a seamless living environment.

East Elevation

West Elevation

North Elevation

CIRCULATION SEQUENCE The circulation grid opposed with the program

PROGRAMATIC DEVELOPMENT_CONCEPT DIAGRAM

grids in this layout, in which the circular elements

The concept grids dissect this project into 3

indicates the circulations, and it simply mirror-

main programs. Spatial quality is dictated by

ing the grid system along the horizontal axis.

the radial quality of circles. The nature of curves creates the occupied space visually seamless.

ROOF FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Spatial Anaylsis Diagramatic The interior space is subdivided into a 4-quadrant. A radial flow manner dictates the design’s circulation. The 4-quadrant indicates the flow of the owner’s circulations throughout the seamless curling space wrapping from the entrance toward the bedroom and upward balcony. Eventually, this tiny house captures a woven spatial experience serving purposeful circulations and flexible activities. By devising a grid system based entirely on radial directions, I was able to establish order into these restricted areas and circulatory systems.The experience of living in such a small space does not necessarily mean cramping and discomfort. In essence, this project represents a series of circular circulation in a spiral manner, which provides the eye with a feeling of endless space, an extension of eyes’ delusion, and a sense of space.

PROJECT INFO: MARK DANDERSON- 100D [ KRAKÓW | Poland ] - JAN-MAY 2019

King + Tunnel + Mistress UNDERGROUND MUSEUM

A_The Story = Esterka + King Kazimierz

Kracow - The Capital of Poland has many sto-

Polish leaders, which also served to reunite

ries to tell - sad, horror, and even love stories.

their two communities. The tunnel serves as

Polish folklore has shaped society for gener-

a pathway between Kazimierz Castle and Es-

ations, blending historical facts with individu-

therka’s house in Jewish Square. During the

al perspectives. As a result of many historic

construction of the tunnels, both Poles and

events, primarily from World War II, Krakow

Jews worked together under the guidance of

has strong traumatized memories associ-

their leaders. Collaboration was an opportuni-

ated with its history. As part of this project,

ty for them to create something for the great-

I would like to reimagine a Krakow that is

er good, in this case meeting the leader’s

shaped by the love story between King Kaz-

expectations of constructing an architectural

imierz and Esterka - The Mistress. By exag-

project - Tunneling Underground Facility. In

gerating the historical event and creating my

this project, multiple programs were analyzed

own story, the architecture will serve as a tool

to reflect the actual politics and society of the

to symbolize the love story between two well-

upper ground. In some ways, the project was

known historical characters. King Kazimierz

incredibly complex and challenging, requiring

built an underground tunnel system to see

rigorous labor, complex social systems, and a

Esterka, his secret love. In a broader sense,

compromise of rules and regulations.

it was a story of love between Jewish and

Internal Massing Variations

Brainstorm Sketched Models: As a first step in designing the under-

ideas of how the museum would

ground museum, I devised sketches

look. These included multiple sim-

of possible spatial qualities to identi-

ple geometries carved out of the

fy what it might be like underground.

ground.

The first sketches were very rough

Internal Massing Collaged

Collaged Models: As a result of the first exercise, I

ized many quality spatial interaction

combined the sketches as one, to

that I then applied for advancing my

study how the spaces would inter-

concept.

act. Furthermore, I started to real-

There is a level of constant coordination

stairways, and public transportation,

between

workforces

which are like mini-societies under-

that serves as a social bridge between

ground, where the core values of man-

two communities. As part of the tunnel

kind are Law, Entertainment, Religious

structure, there are chapels, theaters,

beliefs, Education, and Mobility.

multidisciplinary

prisons, machine operations facilities,

There is a level of constant coordination

stairways, and public transportation,

between

workforces

which are like mini-societies under-

that serves as a social bridge between

ground, where the core values of man-

two communities. As part of the tunnel

kind are Law, Entertainment, Religious

structure, there are chapels, theaters,

beliefs, Education, and Mobility.

multidisciplinary

prisons, machine operations facilities,

2. Chapel Floor Plan

3. Stage Floor Plan

A Place for memory, contemplation

A society underground performs its pol-

of the traumatized past of World

itics—this space celebrating the hierar-

War II. This floor plan captures

chy of power, a controlled community

the typical memorial architecture

underground. This spatial formation is

where people can treat it as a place

created to keep the peace; it could serve

for worshiping

as a Chamber of Judgement, Chamber of Execution, and Chamber of Entertainment. It is the displayed entourage spatial experience.

Gathering

Rail Sytem

Circulations

Gathering

Machinery Exhibition

[ 2 Steam Engine ] - Machine Plan

[ 4 Railing System ] - Machine Plan

[ 3 Water Processing ] - Machine Plan

As a first step in designing the under-

underground. The first sketches were

ground museum, I devised sketches

very rough ideas of how the museum

of possible spatial qualities to identi-

would look. These included multiple

fy what it might be like underground.

simple geometries carved out of the

The first sketches were very rough

ground. As a first step in designing

ideas of how the museum would

the underground museum, I devised

look. These included multiple sim-

sketches of possible spatial qualities

ple geometries carved out of the

to identify what it might be like under-

ground. As a first step in designing

ground. The first sketches were very

the underground museum, I devised

rough ideas of how the

sketches of possible spatial qualities to identify what it might be like underground. The first sketches were very rough ideas of how the museum would look. These included multiple simple geometries carved out of the ground. As a first step in designing the underground museum, I devised sketches of possible spatial qualities to identify what it might be like

PROJECT INFO: DAVID ORKAND - 100B

[UN]FAMILIAR DETACHMENT

[ SAN FRANCISCO ] - MAR-MAY ,

The objective of this studio is to design a multipurpose food building. The building’s form was meant to emulate the city gap by dividing it into two simple volumetric forms. This building consists of separate entities that divide the program into greenhouses and public uses, as well as production and consumption. The outdoor alley connects the two entities and, as you move from one building to another, there is a sense of separation, yet also a sense of connection. ‘The City Gap Profile’ is the core concept of this project, in which these gaps can be transformed into a large corridor wrapping around two programmatic components. There are two separate programs, but they are linked by a building skirt and visual interaction.

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS The formal design strategy for this project was to create 2 familiar objects in the form of an A-Frame Type / Gable Roof to familiarize the viewer with such typical building types whilst also separating them into two distinct entities. By offsetting and setting back the geometry, the ground floor can connect with the street and provide privacy for the remaining programs, such as libraries, a public kitchen, a research lab, and an indoor farm. By treating both the public kitchen and the public kitchen with exterior glass walls, they are visually connected to the street.

FLOOR DETAIL 1. Roof Finishes Panels 3. Glass Panel 5. Siting Conc. Detail Platform 7. Conc. Railing @ Stairs 9. I-Beam @ Floor Plates

1 2 3 4

7 8

2. I-Beam @ Roof Corner 4. Skylight - Glass Panel 6. Conc. Railing 8. Conc. Treatment @ Stairs 10. Conc. Footing

SECTION 1 - An analysis section shows the two objects are submerged in the horizontal platform, subdividing the programs into two distinct spaces that are interconnected by a stairway. A public market is located in the belly of the building as a result of two objects being slightly raised above ground, which provides a continuous connection from the street, is open to the public, and minimizes the circulation interruption on cityscapes. The raised objects provide the opportunity for additional amenities such as a library, public kitchen, indoor farm, and research center.

PROJECT INFO: GENE LEE x CHERRI JEONG

WOVEN TOGETHER + TUBES

MARK ANDERSON - ARCH 100D [AFRICA] - MAR-APRIL 2018

<Woven Together> is a design proposal that challenges the preconception of peace pavilions. Most peace pavilion projects consist of large gathering areas that are well lit, allowing for communal contemplation. This project, however, recognizes privacy in the act of contemplation and reinforces that understanding with smaller vertical tubes where individuals can enter to experience the enclosure of the densely woven structure. Programs are executed in two simple concepts—24 pods that erect vertically for private contemplation and three horizontally oriented circulation tubes that weave through the vertical tubes.

Weaving Together - An analysis section shows the two objects are submerged in the horizontal platform, subdividing the programs into two distinct spaces that are interconnected by a stairway. A public market is located in the belly of the building as a result of two objects being slightly raised above ground, which provides a continuous connection from the street, is open to the public, and minimizes the circulation interruption on cityscapes. The raised objects provide the opportunity for additional amenities such as a library, public kitchen, indoor farm, and research center.

Worm View - An analysis of Worm-View Axon reveals the weaving of the main circulation tube into the hub grid. It was fascinating to watch at one point as the circulating ramped up to the end of the tube consisting of two large tubes merging

PROJECT INFO: PHASE: SCHEMATIC + PLANNING PHASE

Henn Residence

[PALO ALTO ] - 2021 TO PRESENT TOPOS Architects

Roles: -

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REMOVED (e) TREE

POOL COVER

ELEV = +289' (e) ELEV = +294' (n)

8" CONCRETE WALL T.O.W @ 297'

REMOVED (e) TREE

SLIDE

ELEV = +289' (e) ELEV = +292' (n)

POOL

75'-0"x8'-0"

POOL COVER ELEV = +291' (e) ELEV = +295' (n)

POOL WALKWAY

ELEV = +296

6-1/2

SLID E

ELEV = +2966-1/2'

WOOD DECK

W/C

WINE TABLE

SPA COVER FIREPIT HANG-OUT ROOM

BATHROOM

27'-7"x13'-9"

7'-5"x13'-9"

SPA

7'-0"x7'-0" ELEV = +3041/2'

TV DN ELEV = +3016-1/2'

SEAT ELEV = +3016-1/2'

CKED BOULDERS

BENCH

SHOWER R

IN E

PLANTER @ +299.5'

ELEV = +3041/2'

C RAW L S PAC E

ELEV = +2966-1/2'

DN DN

PLANTER @ +3072

ELEV = +296'

REMOVE (e) POST

DRIVE WAY

(e) TREE BEDROOM #3

BREEZEWAY @ +3072'

N 6 29

STORAGE #3

8 29

LOWER FLOOR PLAN

BATHROOM #3 CLOSET #3

SCALE: 1/4" =

4' 1'-0"