ESTHER NG PORTFOLIO
MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ASU THE DESIGN SCHOOL
Arizona, USA
Graduate Assistant - Architecture 102 January 2022 - May 2022 • Led the continuation of freshmen studio session in fundamental design principles. • Assisted students in developing design and architectural language through exploration of ideas. • Organized activities and lesson plans as fitting in studio. • Responsible for providing feedback to ongoing assignments, software assistance, grading, and participation. Graduate Assistant - Architecture 101 August 2021 - December 2021
ESTHER NG ekw.ng1@gmail.com (808)-285-0052 Languages: English (primary) Malay
• Led freshmen studio session in fundamental design principles. • Assisted faculty in executing large-scale field projects. • Organized activities and lesson plans as fitting in studio. • Responsible for providing feedback to ongoing assignments, software assistance, grading, and participation. Design Labs - Assistant August 2020 - December 2021 • Assisted clients with 3D & 2D printing, laser cutting, and general design software. • Sharpened customer service skills through problem-solving equipment and technology issues. • Sharpened multi-tasking responsibilities
EDUCATION ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master’s of Architecture 3+ August 2020 - May 2023 Current GPA: 4.0
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I AT MANOA Bachelor’s of Arts - English August 2012 - December 2016 Graduating GPA: 3.96
SOFTWARE SKILLS 2D SOFTWARE
Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Acrobat Pro AUTOCAD Microsoft Office
VISUALIZATION Enscape
3D SOFTWARE ArchiCAD Rhino Sketchup
MISCELLANOUS 3D Printers Laser Cutters
LINKS LINKEDIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-ng-334327211/ HANDSHAKE https://asu.joinhandshake.com/stu/users/24548205
REFERENCES BRIE SMITH
brie.smith@asu.edu P: 602.690.6421
CATHERINE SPELLMAN catherine.spellman@asu.edu P: 620.790.3731
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
THE LLAMATIVO
2
HOTEL PAPIER
3
THE HOUSE OF WISDOM & CULTURAL CENTER - EXPANSION
4
INTERIOR HAND DRAWINGS + SKETCHES
the llamativo
ALLEY
a vision of an embrace is a vision of an
10TH ST.
The Llamativo
embrace -embracing the rich history of the Garfield district, the warm colors and textures that perpetuate its welcome, and a mirror of the neighborhood spirit itself. a bright central courtyard is an homage to the a f mily hearth, a fire place that brings the community together. each unit plan boasts its own distinct personality - unique, bright, lively, and soothing to the soul.
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FILMORE ST. Scale: 1”= 40’
Scale: 1”= 40’
ground floor Units
Community Spaces Double story units w/ private yard
2 bed room/2bath Studios
first floor Circulation
Community Spaces
Units
Circulation
Green Spaces
Central circulation space
2 bed/2bath
Trellis/ Terrace Garden
Stairways/walkways
Tea Room/Reading Room
Front entry to couryard
1 bed/1bath
Central Green Spaces
Unit circulation from front entrance
Double story
Courtyard
Courtyard Cloisters Bicycle Storage Parking
Rear entry to courtyard
Unit circulation from rear entrance
living concept
EXTERIOR FEATURES
BLACK TILE
MAHOGANY
TEAKWOOD
LIGHT STONE
COURTYARD
COMMUNITY LIVING
hotel papier
a step back in time The hotel papier
Reception/ Lobby Restaurant Library Entrance/Reception Back of house
reception room features
MAPLE
WALNUT
TEAK
DEEP PATTERNED FABRIC
GILDED METAL
the library
MIXED USE SPACES
WALNUT
PAINTED WOOD
MARBLE
PLUSH VELVET
COLORS
THE READING ROOM
the game room
DINING FEATURES
TEAK
PLUSH VELVET
DARK MARBLE
MAPLE
COLORS
dining
expansion + Details 5 4
1 Concrete slab 2 Concrete pavement 3 Timber parametric structure, 4in x 4in 4 Custom steel plates / brackets 5 Custom bolts
1 Rammed earth wall 2 Concrete and steel roof deck, 3.0” 3 RB40 heavy-duty protection barrier, 2.0” 4 PVC waterproof membrane, 2.0” 5 PIR foamboard insulation, 6.0” 6 Commercial heavy-duty drainage layer, 1.0” 7 Non-woven geotextile, 0.2” 8 Earth/topsoil layer, 6.0” 9 Concrete and steel ramp placement 10 Vegetation/grass
6 7 4.0in
8
2
3
9 10 7.5in
0.2”
4.0in
1 Parametric structure 2 Bolt connection 3 Custom steel bracket piece 4 Existing aluminium facade 5 Existing building wall exterior
6.0” 1.0”
6.0” 2.0” 2.0”
3.0”
PARAMETRIC STRUCTURE TO CONCRETE PATH CONNECTION
5 4 3 2 1
RAMP TO ROOF GARDEN CONNECTION
FOUNDATION TO GROUND/FLOOR
PARAMETRIC STRUCTURE TO EXISTING BUILDING CONNECTION
1
1
2 Pouring colored sand to create rammed earth walls
Creating rooftop garden + ramp portion
Storefront
Forming storefront walls from clear plastic + basswood
3
Rooftop garden: Grass layer
Rammed earth
expansion + visualization
Placing parametric formations + figurines
Concrete flooring
4