works 2O23 - 2O25
INCUBATOR Sirius Sweden | 2O24
South Saigon LIBRARY Vietnam | 2O21
12
STAIRWAYS Södervärn Malmö | 2O24
16 AQUAVILLE Empordà Spain | 2O23
21
Where GENERATIONS meet Denmark | 2O24
23 OTHER works 2O21 - 2O25
I
INCUBATOR SIRIUS
Malmö, Sweden - 2O24
Lund University Faculty of Engineering - LTH
Spring Semester 2O24 Advanced Architecture Design II
Supervisors:
Andreea Marcu | Maria Rasmussen | Pontus Alquist
Team: Khoa Pham | Šimon Mlčeck
The project aims to bring life to Sirius, a 90s office building in Nyhamnen, Malmö . A substantial portion of the space is dedicated to a start-up incubator, promoting innovation and collaboration. The diverse range of residential units attracts a varied community, ensuring vibrant, round-the-clock activity within the building.
Sirius
Perspective - Modeled by Khoa Pham & Renered by Šimon Mlčeck
O1 | NYHAMNEN
The map illustrates Sirius’s relationship with the surroundings. Within 20 minutes, users can access other places such as Nyamnen Harbor, the City courthouse, Malmö Central Station, and the Shopping mall.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Nyhamnen is envisioned as a dynamic start-up district, attracting young businesses driven by innovation and fresh ideas. Positioned near key public infrastructure and along major pedestrian routes from the Central Station to the Nyhamnen harbor, Sirius occupies a prime location.
Walking diameter
Future park - Green space
O2 | ANALYSIS
| DESIGN STRATEGY
Mapping out the building’s volume and vertical circulation. Combining different types of atrium to improve the spatial quality
Improving the offices’ natural light by doubling the ceiling height
3. Heavy facade 4. Uninspring workspace
1. Sterile space - floorplan 1. Linear offices
Combined offices
Double-height floor 1. Enclosed
Semi-enclosed
3. Attached
Linear
2. Confusing navigation plan
1. Removing the bridges splitting the atrium
2. Mapping virtical shafts and Subtracting
3. Adding floor’s square meter
4. Continuous circulation
1. Removing the roof 2. New volume for housing
3. Breaking down volume
4. Merging the new and the old
O4 | GROUNDFLOOR
JÖRGEN KOCKSGATAN
JÖRGEN KOCKSGATAN
O5 | UPCYCLING
Exterior panels for the new structure consists of used metal and wooden boards. They are made into modular frames having different compostitions for the building exterior’s dynamic look
The steel truss was used to hang the old bridges connecting the two wings of Sirius. It is now hanging the new staircases, adding more vertical circulation while keeping the atrium clear. Meanwhile, people sitting on the grand staircase on the otherside can enjoy a great view of the new “ floating” structure.
The new offices and “floating” staircase
Illustrated by Šimon Mlčeck
The steel truss hanging the bridges Physical model scaled 1:1OO
Physical model scaled 1:1OO
Atrium
II
SOUTH
SAIGON LIBRARY
Saigon, Vietnam - 2O21
Van Lang University Faculty of Architecture
Bachelor thesis 2O21
3rd Prize National Adward - Loa Thanh 33rd
Supervisors: My Anh Chau
The project explores how implementing advanced technology does not only improve efficiency but also it shapes architecture. South Saigon’s library is the first city library proposal to use Automated Storage and Retrevial System (ASRS) in its design. With the population of nearly 10 million, it aims support the current city library which was built in 1971.
ASRS
GROUNDFLOOR PLAN
1. Atrium
2. Book-drop | Sorting
3. Peditorials
4. Children’s library
5. Braile collections
6. Courtyard | Lightwell
7. Auditorium
8. Small conference room
9. Giftshop 10. Cafe 11. Office
12. Loading dock
AXONOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE
Each volume is strategically placed based on the sun and wind’s movement. The South facade introduces different levels and sheltered outdoor space letting the diffused Southern sunlight and cool Southeast breeze in.
The ASRS volume is located in the Northwest corner, where the harsh afternoon sunlight shines to. Meanwhile, it acts as a technological attraction for the atrium that draws users’ attention.
Legends: 1. Library
Courtyard
III
STAIRWAYS SÖDERVÄRN
Malmö, Sweden - 2O24
Lund University Faculty of Engineering - LTH
Fall Semester 2O24
Cultural and Heritage Buildings
Supervisors: Erik Tonning Jensen | Anna Wahlöö
Team:
Khoa Pham | Johan Stertman | Alva Villebeck | Cristina Harker Camacho
Södervärnstornet is a building in Malmö, Sweden originally built in 1916 to serve as a water tower. The tower was left unattended after being taken out of use in 2015. The “Stairways Södervärn” project explores the possibilities of rebuilding, adding, or building new with this symbolic yet sensitive piece of architecture.
Södervärn water tower
STRUCTURE ANALYSIS
A quick structural sketch illustrating the primary components and load distribution
O1 | RESEARCH
STRATEGY
Developing ideas through the previous analysis and programmatic activation
COLLAGE
Visualizing the ideas with collages. The concept emphasizes the tower’s verticality.
O2 | THE DESIGN
The intervention is temporary, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. The additional floors expand the usable space, enhancing the tower’s financial sustainability. Steel structures are employed to emphasize the contrast between the historic and contemporary elements.
Observation deck
Perforated water tank
Additional floors
Preserving the stairs’ continuity
Public access to the top deck
Sketch model scaled 1:2OO
Concrete stairs with steel railings
Additional floors - Gallery
Inside of the tank - Event venue
O3 | VERTICAL CIRCULATION
The external lift and staircase provide the public with continuous access to the observation deck. Meanwhile, the original concrete stairs inside serve a semiprivate function, connecting the restaurant, gallery, and event venue.
Concrete stairs with steel railings
IV AQUAVILLE EMPORDÀ
Empordà, Catlonia, Spain - 2O23
Lund University
Faculty of Engineering - LTH
Fall Semester 2O23
Advanced Architecture Design I
Supervisors:
Andreea Marcu | Maria Rasmussen | Fredrik Johansson
Team:
Khoa Pham | Thea Lundahl | Fanny Kronander
The project envisions a self-sufficient eco-village in Empordà’s protected wetlands, integrating a net-zero waste system that utilizes natural resources and human by-products. Curved, elevated pathways minimize ecological impact while enhancing the user experience.
Field photo
O1 | ANALYSIS
RESOURCES
Empordà is home to many bird spieces and the water remains brackish.
CHALLENGES
The significant decrease in rainfall has negatively impacted the eco-system.
STRATEGY
Building a sustainable lifestyle where humans and nature co-exist.
USERS
Every inhabitat plays a role in sustain the community.
O2 | SELF-SUSTAINING CIRCLE
The self-sustaining circle begins with the collection of both fresh and brackish water, which is then processed through a solar-powered desalination system. Grey water and excrement from daily activities are utilized for household and community farming. Furthermore, biogas extracted from the Anaerobic digester can power a turbine generator, and the C02 produced can be used to feed the algae in the site’s small ponds, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Treatment of natural resources
Inhabitats’ activities. Using reeds filter to reuse water for multiple purposes
Researching for new potentials and education purposes
Ultilizing wastes for community farming
O3 | PLAN DEVELOPMENT
SITE PLAN
1. Zonning
2. Movement
3. Programme
O4 | HOUSING UNIT
The village is designed as a cohesive community offering shared housing for individuals with common values and goals. Each dwelling consists of three interconnected units—the Buffer, Kitchen, and Bedroom—creating a harmonious living environment with a shared garden, communal living space, and bathroom.
Housing unit Water recycling scheme
O5 | MATERIAL
Oak beams: Oak trees are typical vegetation in Spain. They can be 100-percent waterproof by completely saturating the wood with a sealant and building up the product.
Cork Bricks: The access to cork is great in areas around Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. It is very light and soft which makes the material great for absorbing sound. It is also resistant to mold and is infinitely recyclable.
VWHERE GENERATIONS MEET
Bornholm, Denmark - 2O24
Lund University
Faculty of Engineering - LTH
Fall Semester 2O24
Cultural and Heritage Buildings
Supervisors:
Erik Tonning Jensen | Anna Wahlöö
Individual Project
This extension project takes place in Bornholm, Denmark, where the Swedish houses were given as a gift after the Soviet bombing of the island in 1945. All these wooden prefabricated houses still exist and are well-preserved both individually and as collective settlements. The key preservation values are linked to their locations, color schemes, building details, and the overall character of the neighborhoods.
The Swedish house
DESIGN PLAN
The extension follows the plot’s shape, integrating seamlessly with the existing structure. It adds a new entrance connecting the living room and backyard. A 20-square-meter room can serve as either a studio with a private bathroom or a double-bedroom. The original villa’s exterior walls remain unchanged, except for the south-facing one, which extends into the new space, marking a clear division between old and new.
HIDDEN GUTTER AND RECESSED WINDOW
The gutter and windows’ frames are hidden to minimize the extension’s visual features and details, highlighting the differences between the two structures
GROUNDFLOOR
Legends:
1. Old villa‘s entrance
2. Extension’s entrance
3. Extended living room
4. Dining room
5. Kitchen
6. Bedroom
7. Private studio
VI OTHER WORKS
JØRN UTZON’S ESPANSIVA
Hellebæk, Denmark, 1969
a thorough case study of the Espansiva system developed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon. A great part of the course is to investigate the relations between architecture, space, construction, structure, materials and details through model-making.
FLOATING DUTCHMAN
Friesland, The Netherlands - 2O24
A floating dwelling structure integrated a network of pulleys used for adjust the anchors’ length which is adaptable to the sea’s tidal activity.
CRAFTED BREEZE
“From waste to art” Competition, 2022 A Pavillion built from discarded pallets
Dang Khoa Pham archi.khoa@gmail.com