Khoa Duong portfolio by KHOA DUONG

Khoa Duong Architectural Designer

Work Sample 2010 - 2013

is vital as it defines architecture. Therefore, the design is influenced by scale of the surrounding context and the traditional public space defined in Vietnam. As such, street becomes the main public space of Vietnam including street vendors, open-market and street festivals. Finally, the resulting deployment is an episodic and varied sequence of public spaces, landscape and architecture throughout the entire site. It provides the flexibility, program affiliation and responsiveness to the changing requisite, opportunities and desires of the dynamic programs and context. Ho Chi Minh City began as a small fishing village known as Prey Nokor. The area that the city now occupies was originally swampland, and was inhabited by Khmer people for centuries before the Vietnamese arrived. Today, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is the largest city in Vietnam with a population of 6.11 million according to the 2004 census data. As well as being the largest city, HCMC holds a strategic role being the centre for economic, social and administrative activities in southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City includes 19 interior districts had about 5.1 million residents and 5 suburban districts had about 1 million inhabitants. This has lead to major development and expansion over recent years with associated rapid increase in motorized transportation. As well as many proposals and new developments like the new epicenter in Thu Thiem peninsula and residential development throughout the entire city, they become one of the key factors which bring to the City many new foreign investments and a better aesthetic meaning.

Pho Nam - De-Edeging / Degree Project Vietnam January 2010 @ Woodbury University

The Saigon River is joined 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly named Saigon) by the Dong Nai River, and just above Ho Chi Minh City it is joined by the Ben Cat River. Saigon River is important to Ho Chi Minh City as it is the main water supply as well as the host of Saigon Port.

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Residential Commercial Industrial new Highway

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The new highway has shifted the boundaries and drastically altered the social qualities and individual spaces along the Saigon River. The water’s edge has become the unforgotten space of the city, the destruction of cultural habitation and the creation of junk space. Solution is primarily threefold: diffusing, categorizing and deployment. First, by creating these physical connections such as entrances, pathways and bridges, it creates the accessibility to the site and somewhat diffuses the isolation created by the edges of the highway and the water. Therefore, the integration with many local restaurants, retails and street vendors become the notion of program diffusion to the site because the main design intent emphasizes the site’s value as an open space for public use and e n j o y m e n t . Secondly, the notion of categorizing th e programs into informal and formal uses is vital as it defines architecture. Therefore, the design is influenced by scale of the surrounding context and the traditional public space defined in Vietnam. As such, street becomes the main public space of Vietnam including street vendors, open-market and street festivals. Finally, the resulting deployment is an episodic and varied sequence of public spaces, landscape and architecture throughout the entire site. It provides the flexibility, program affiliation and responsiveness to the changing requisite, opportunities and desires of the dynamic programs and context.

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HCM City, Vietnam The water is one of the most important roles in Vietnamese lifestyle. In the old days, people relied on the water to commute and their house mostly on the boat itself.

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Ho Chi Minh City began as a small fishing village known as Prey Nokor. The area that the city now occupies was originally swampland, and was inhabited by Khmer people for centuries before the Vietnamese arrived. Today, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is the largest city in Vietnam with a population of 6.11 million according toVietnam, the 2004with census its monsoon rain, humidity, and data. As well as being the largest city, HCMC holds a strategic role being the centre for intense sun is considered a somewhat hostile economic, social and administrative activities in southern Vietnam. climate Ho Chi Minh Citybe destructive to the infrathat can includes 19 interior districts had about 5.1 million residents and 5 suburban structuredistricts of architecture and circulation. The had about 1 million inhabitants. This has lead to major development and expansion mix-used type of housing is very popular in over recent years with associated rapid increase in motorized transportation. As well Vietnam with the ground floor level functionas many proposals and new developments like the new epicenter ining Thu asThiem a smallpenshop or restaurant, with living insula and residential development throughout the entire city, they become one of spaces located on the upper level. House can the key factors which bring to the City many new foreign investments andnarrow a better be very and tall due to the limited aesthetic meaning. square footage of each property.

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Saigon River TEMPORAL ACTIVITY Vietnam’s culture and tradition was inherited from China and many other colonizers. This diverse culture has been embedded into every Vietnamese for so many years and has been effectively translated through many festivals. Here on the side are some of the widely celebrated festivals in Vietnam, especially the famous Lunar New Year “Tet” and the Memorial Celebration of Emperor Hung Vuong.

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This edge condition is critical area of the city where many business, markets and restaurants are located. Saigon harbor is one of the busiest marinas in Vietnam; therefore with the current growth of the economy and new urban development, this place will be the largest tourist attraction and most important region of the city. on the South side of the site, the lack of vegetation and existence of low-quality development housing is turning the region into slum and even “junk” space in the sense of creating a frontier between the city and the canal and water.

The water is one of the most important roles in Vietnamese lifestyle. In the old days, people relied on the water to commute and their house mostly on the boat itself.

Vietnam, with its monsoon rain, humidity, and intense sun is considered a somewhat hostile climate that can be destructive to the infrastructure of architecture and circulation. The mix-used type of housing is very popular in Vietnam with the ground floor level functioning as a small shop or restaurant, with living spaces located on the upper level. House can be very narrow and tall due to the limited square footage of each property.

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Vietnam’s culture and tradition was inherited from China and many other colonizers. This diverse culture has been embedded into every Vietnamese for so many years and has been effectively translated through many festivals. Here on the side are some of the widely celebrated festivals in Vietnam, especially the famous Lunar New Year “Tet” and the Memorial Celebration of Emperor Hung Vuong.

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The idea is creating the extension of the water edge in order to maximize the value of the landscape and the water-front. By dislocating the site toward the canal’s center, the new edge typology creates 3 different references for program opportunities.

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PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES of the Edges

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The idea of combining 2 other schemes is to create a balance in programs and the water edge. Using the methodologies of splitting and diffusing, it creates these programs and connection typologies help to expand the artificial over the natural condition of the site: the water fluctuation, the ecology, the climate. Water fluctuation can be experienced within the site and some temporary programs like street vendor retail and food can be replaced with floating market and waterway traffic.

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Surface becomes key-component in this scheme. The programs move across the site and fully integrate with the landscape in order to create many different opportunities on the surface. The cross movements bring the existing programs of the residential areas out to the site with the idea of emerging programs off the water. The hard edge of the water-front is deformed by these tectonic movements of programs.

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DIFFUSE Surface becomes key-component in this scheme. The programs move across the site and fully integrate with the landscape in order to create many different opportunities on the surface. The cross movements bring the existing programs of the residential areas out to the site with the idea of emerging programs off the water. The hard edge of the water-front is deformed by these tectonic movements of programs.

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street vendor “QUÁN NGON”

MATERIAL_TEXTURE shade structure material

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vegetation

With the idea of street vendor program often take advantage of shading area from plant and overhang, the idea is to create the most informal program throughout the entire site with over hang emerge into the boardwalk. The space is functioned underneath the boardwalk without any wall system, it establishes the maximum of flexibility and mobility in order to capture the essence of street vendor. However being the most informal area of the site, the street vendor program does not lose its significant impact to the project because it is the entrance to the experiential boardwalk. Ideal material section for this structure is mostly recycling material in order to establish the informality aspect of the street-vendor program.

STREET VENDORS

BUSTOP AREA

ground material

FESTIVAL SCENARIO

2nd FLOOR

BISTRO/RESTAURANT

1st FLOOR 1

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ROOF TOP GARDEN/CAFE

bistro “HÀNG ĐA”

MATERIAL_TEXTURE flooring material

[ h/a’ng/ - d/ar/ ]

The idea is to create an area where space can be partioned into smaller areas in order to establish the different programs ‘ usage. At the same time, the diffused sidewalk and vehicular pathway creates a good opportunity to become a place where events like farmer markets, swap meets and street festival can be held. Roof-top garden can be used as small cafe areas during night time and also provides a better natural insulation system for the spaces below. Therefore, the use of material becomes little bit more permanent than street vendor program.

roofing material

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wall material

STREET VENDORS

vegetation

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BUSTOP AREA

FESTIVAL SCENARIO BISTRO/RESTAURANT

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ROOF TOP GARDEN/CAFE

market “CHỢ MỞ”

MATERIAL_TEXTURE structural material

[ /ch/aw - m/er/ ]

wall system

ground plan

roofing material

The idea of diffusing the edge in this design is carried on by the accessibility. It is diverged upon entering the market and converged back after exiting. In fact, the combination of pedestrian and vehicular, ground access and roof top access also becomes a significant factor that accomplishes the diffusing idea. Material is now more permanent with bricks and concrete wall, but program is still able to adapt to the changes during the day.

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MARKET’S ENTRANCES

FOOD MARKET

1st FLOOR

2nd FLOOR

VIEW FROM FLOATING MARKET

SECTION A3 -1

retail “MIÊN KHÚC”

MATERIAL_TEXTURE flooring material

[ m/ɪə/n - k/uk/ ] structural material

wall material

roofing material Traveling along the boardwalk, the programs become more permanent and formal in the sense that chaotic movements of pedestrian start to be defined more clearly. However, the idea of diffusing the edge is resonated in the way the boardwalk emerges and become the part of the store. In fact, the outdoor experience is now translated into the experience of traveling through the store and be able to see the inner spaces. Material selection is more formalized and becomes less temporal with the use of more concrete and transparent material.

STORE’S FRONT VIEW

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STREET MARKET behind STORE

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ROOF TOP GARDEN

Chromaduct / Dawntown Competition

Miami, Florida

January 2013

@ Mi-Workshop

Chromaduct was a competition entry for the Dawntown Design/Build Competition in Miami. Mi-Workshop was fortunate to be shortlisted for the final round of the competition. Chromaduct was conceived as an examination in the common qualities and characteristics of experiences at various places in and around Miami. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latitude, quality of light, geographic features, multicultural history and relationship with the sun were all influences in creating a Designed Options physical and sensory experience that simultaneously transcends its time, location and boundaries. When examined closely one will find that the light and colors are unique to Miami. The range and shift from day to night and back to day reveal the unique hues and light qualities of the region. By using color shifting LED lights and semi translucent scrim fabrics the intention is to isolate the primary experience to light and color.

Tasks: 3D modeling, illustration diagrams, renderings, construction documents, material package.

PYR Chair / Battery Conservancy Competition @ Mi-Workshop

DESIGN INTENT The design for the PYR Chair (Pitch.Yaw.Roll) was the culmination of a series of explorations and studies. The design was ultimately used in an international chair design competition. The PYR Chair can be placed in three different orientations which include a stool, bench, and a reclining chair. This makes it an ideal seat for a range of configurations such as food and beverage counters and tables, public events and gatherings, and for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The chair is constructed through simple metal fabrication technology using off-the-shelf metal components and basic welding techniques. The combination of the metal frame structure and perforated metal sheets of varying densities allow for varied shadows, levels of translucency and moirĂŠ effects.

New York

November 2012

Qualcomm Art Installation San Diego

July 2012

@ Mi-Workshop

INTERACTIVE LED TICKER LED ticker is part of an ongoing design development project for a local client. Through a series of studies and design charretes, the design team at Mi-Workshop is exploring various ways to display a specific number of patents. Our focus is in the integration of modern technologies in order to create something that can display patents dynamically, allow for future patent additions, and feature a high level of interactivity for the general public.

Exploded Axonometrical Model

1/2 Scale Prototype Model

Union Tribune interior design concept

San Diego

January 2012

@ Coston Architects Incorporated & Mi-Workshop Team members: Khoa Duong, Kent Coston, Miki Iwasaki, Mark Villanueva, Matt Greco, Mario Campuzano OFFICE DESIGN INTENT: Description: Conceptual design and renderings for the existing UT office and production buildings

LOUNGE AREA DESIGN INTENT:

DESIGN ELEMENTS:

Office Space

1 - HANGING SCULPTURE 2 - PIPES DIVIDER 3 - STRAIGHT WALL-CURTAIN 4 - CURTAIN WALL 5 - WOODEN SOFFIT 6 - HANGING GLOBES 7 - CYLINDER ROOM 8 - SOFA+TABLE 9 - SOFA TABLE 10 - STEPS DESK 11 - HANGING ROOM 12 - Z DESK 13 - PRIVATE TABLE 14 - HALF-BOOTH 21 - BREAK AREA 15 - MUSHROOM AREA 22 - FILE STORAGE STAGE 16 - Z WALL 23 - STEPS-CONFERENCE ROOM 17 - BIFOLD DIVIDER 24 - PRIVATE BOOTHS 18 - PIVOT DIVIDER 25 - GLASS WALLS 19 - PARTION PROJECTOR WALL 26 - STEPS SOFA 20 - HEX DESKS

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Amaya Restaurant

La Jolla

@ Coston Architects Incorporated Exterior Concept Facade

PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Doug Manchester - Manchester Financial Group Interior Design: WSD interior design group Architect: Coston Architects Incorporated Time of completion: March 2013 The design intent is to create new restaurant addition to the existing architecture with a unique luxurious aesthetic decoration with modern materials of choice. The new addition features high-end dinning areas, private dining room, bar and world-class-recognition kitchen.

March 2012

Interior Renders

Manchester Residence

La Jolla

March 2012

@ Coston Architects Incorporated

PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Doug Manchester - Manchester Financial Group Interior Design: WSD interior design group Architect: Coston Architects Incorporated Time of completion: underconstruction This project consists of a three-story, 19,000-square-foot Victorian residence in La Jolla, California. It features 7 bedrooms, 3 kitchens, 1 home theater, 1 gym room, 1 wine room and 3 offices with a spectacular view to La Jolla Cove. The interior is fullfilled with decorative ornaments, detailed wood trim and marble tile flooring.

Plaza 66

China

Tasks: 3D modeling, illustration diagrams, renderings, construction documents, material package, furniture package

August 2010

@ Patrick McInerney Architects

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CONCEPTUAL IDEA The design is composed of three parts: 1. The Hall - This is the long space that connects the two entrances. It is the I.T development space for I.T ideas, art, and exhibitions which supports the identity of I.T. addition, it is intended as a brand neutral space. 2. The Containers - These spaces are connected to one another by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; space. As a result of this the spaces are free to have their own strong identity, as different gallery spaces, connected by the hall yet physically disconnected from one another distinctly. 3. The Field - Where many brands are grouped together. The main idea is to maintain a separation between the male and female collections. Therefore, it controls how one perceives the different brands and how the collections are organized within the larger mixed space.

Christ Church Day School addition San Diego @ Patrick McInerney Architects Tasks: Surveying, Conceptual design 3D and modeling, renderings for the CCDS annex illustration diagrams, renderings

Front Facade

DESIGN INTENT Giving the needs of the school for more space to both expand the educational offering and consolidate the campus community itself, we see this as an opportunity to address the physical relationship between the school and church buildings with a proposal that satisfies the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs for additional space while introducing a more formalized entrance and adding to the overall identity of the school campus itself.

July 2011

Malo Boutique Italy

February 2011

@ Patrick McInerney Architects Description: Conceptual design and renderings for the new Malo Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior

NSAD Library Renovation San Diego @ BLAU-Bosshart Laboratory for Architecture & Urbanism Tasks: Surveying, 3D modeling, illustration diagrams, renderings, construction documents, material package, furniture package

Plan View

March 2011

Villa Flora San Diego

January 2011

@ Patrick McInerney Architects Tasks: 3D modeling, illustration diagrams, renderings, construction documents, material package, furniture package

Front Facade This 3,000-square-feet 5 bedrooms house replaces a 1960s building that formerly stood on this relatively flat ocean view site. The main living spaces, two private offices and kitchen are arranged in the central of the site at main level. Below is featured family gathering space, guest bedroom, library, and gym room. The private court yard at basement is the key feature which situates in the center of the site and connects both front and back yards creatings a balanced usage throughout the entire site.

Khoa Duong 1.408.887.5059 khoa@duostudio.org www.duostudio.org