PERSONAL INFORMATION Vu Hoang Linh Pham Female 26.10.1990 Vietnamese
education
2017-2018 MA Interior Architecture and Design Heriot- Watt University, the United Kingdom 2008- 2013 BA Interior Design Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture, Vietnam I am not a good writer as describing myself. It is a real challenge for me to capture and transform my personalities into letters. Such things, however, seem to be easier with illustrations. The pursuing Interior Architecture/ Design has given me the opportunity to acknowledge myself in a deeper dimension. My great interest in design is the emotional engagement between the users and space itself by memory in the sociocultural frame. This portfolio is depicting the journey in which I am discovering myself and the world around me through exploring experiences under the light of architecture, time and memory. “The world hangs by a thin thread, and that thread is the psyche of man� - Carl Jung-
Fleshmarket Close could be considered as a reflection of the city itself with two shared distinctive characters: the linkage between the past and the present and the hilly landscape with steps. Therefore, the concept is to convert this site into a transition point, in which visitors or users can enjoy the city as a complex image through the prism of time. The design is a series of small spaces functioned as balconies installed in different levels, utilizing the unused intermediate space in vertical and horizon. From these balconies, users can experience the unique views of the city landscape through the system of screens. In other words, the view of the city will appear not as a 2D single image but an overlap of multilayers, in which each layer will be a picture of the past overlapped to each other and to the present picture of the city too. By this means, the city landscape will be harnessed as a major material for the whole design.
fleshmarket close Renovation project- Postgraduate • 2018 • Market Street, Edinburgh • Brief 4 “Space Consuming” Edinburgh- the capital of Scotland, is a significant magnet to visitors across the world thanks to its unique character. Edinburgh has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historical areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city a sense of continuous succession in its history. One of the most outstanding appeal of this city is the hilly urban landscape. Visitors can be constantly surprised by vertically everchanging perspectives in different geographical levels. Moreover, the Old Town is also characterized by the little-altered medieval “fishbone” street pattern of deep and narrow lanes or “closes” between tall buildings.
commercial shops (bars, restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir shops, etc) City Art Center/ Fishmarket (exhibits the architecture of Edinburgh through the works of architect William Henry Playfair) Fruitmarket Gallery/ Fruitmarket (exhbits contemporary work of arts)
CONCEPT
Edinburgh Waverly Train Station (the main station in the city)
Scotsman Building/ Fleshmarket (a complex building with bars,hotels, restaurants inside)
the harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historical areas
hilly landscape
Fleshmarket Close function the historic remains of the Fleshmarket
structure the main shortcut from the train station to city centre
the complex image of the city itself the combination of the past and the present
The Fleshmarket was originally one of the major markets in Edinburgh back to the 17th century. Fleshmarket had two parts: the market and the side lane. In 1908, the market was turned into the Scotsman Building while the side lane still survives intact and became the Fleshmarket Close today. This close is a narrow and steep lane with a large number of steps which lead to the dramatical spatial change in geographical levels between two points. Since the construction of train tracks, the Fleshmarket Close has become one of the most-used shortcuts from the lower Market Street (Waverly Train Station) to High Street (the central square).
long and steep with a large number of steps
spatial experiences in vertical and horizon
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Installation space (Balcony): space is divided by a hanging system of multilayers of the screens. These screens are layout to overlap to each other from a certain distance to give a sense of 3-dimension image as well as work as a filter for a visual effect like observing the site through the prism of time. HANGING PARTITION (ECORESIN PANEL WITH 3 LAYERS)
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interactive space with the users’ movements In the limitation of the width (around 3 meters), each balcony acts as an intangible partition dividing the whole space into smaller areas thanks to the change in natural light and shadows. With every step in this close, the user can enjoy the various spatial experiences developed in both vertical and horizon. The major function of this close is still respected. Therefore, the new design separates the whole space into 2 levels: Ground level served for the normal circulation of the users (as a shortcut to quickly approach the train station) while the upper level is welcomed the ones who would love to discover the city from different perspectives. In this regards, their journey will start with a narrow entrance in which they have to get through a series of installation spaces, giving them a sense of nostalgia. At the end of the journey, the adventurer will be rewarded with a gorgeous vista of the city landscape.
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BB, BC- View to the city 1. Entrance from the Cockburn Street (the central square) 2. Overall view from Cockburn Street 3. Overall view from Market Street 4. Entrance from the Waverly Station (Market Street)
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a vast gap in the society
On the other hand, due to its significantly fast-paced economy, it has led to many social problems in Dubai society, especially in terms of social cohesion. There are 3 classes in Dubai society:
• 2018 • Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai • Brief 2 “Place and Identity” Dubai- the largest and most populous city in United Arab Emirati is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf. Lying directly in Arabian desert, much of Dubai’s landscape is highlighted by sandy desert pattern and it has no natural river bodies or oasis, but natural inlet. Due to the hot desert climate, most of the days are sunny throughout the year. In terms of economy, Dubai is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies with magic transformation: since the Great Depression 1930 in the world, Dubai released a new innovatively economic strategy with the emphasis on tourism and luxury building hotels and developing real estate. Therefore, in a very short time, there was a giant leap in Dubai’s appearance, which is referred to a fabulous city that rose from the desert sands. Nowadays, Dubai is the top business gateway for the Middle East and Africa.
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Foreign expatriates who work in long hours (45.6 hours/week) and are highly encouraged to spend on shopping and parties in the night life: - 40% of expat are very likely to return home -16% are not living with their children - 60% have little or no local language skills - “shopping capital of Middle East” with more than 70 shopping malls.
paradox The four-iwan mosque is a typical plan in Islamic architecture with a forest of columns and four iwans in four sides arranged around a large sahn.
unstable lack of identity
Foreign underclass: who live and work in collective labour accommodation- “less than humane” conditions, not identified by ethnicity or nationality.
CONCEPT
too much “light”
social gap
cultural center
Ghaf trees- the national tree of UAE: an evergreen tree native to the desert. This tree can be found in the extremely arid conditions, with rainfall extremely low but is indicative of the presence of deep water table. Therefore it is a symbol of a high tolerance in alkaline and saline environment. For the UAE, an accelerating decline in Ghaf trees and woodlands implies a loss in cultural and biological heritage.
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solution
Remodelling project- Postgraduate
Emiratis who only counted for 15% of population but receive full of social benefits while 85% national income is come from foreign expatriates.
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TIME SQUARE CENTER
SOCIAL CONTEXT
My primary concern in this project is about the social life in Dubai: beside the flashy life of the riches, there are still many dark corners in this society which is being intentionally ignored by the people there. Consequently, the city which is growing too big and too quickly like a giant construction site with a fast-paced lifestyle could be considered as a reason for the growing gap in society.
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the consequence of abrupt transitions from traditional city to a global business hub
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harsh environment
hopefulness
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- Sheikh Zayed Road or E11 is the longest highway in the Emirates, linking two largest cities Abu Dhabi and Dubai. - The Sheikh Zayed Road is home to most of Dubai’s skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers. - Divided residential and commercial areas
identity high tolerance in extreme condition
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transitional preparation
contemplation ( personal experience)
light
connection (interactive space)
transitional preparation
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reflection ( exhibition area)
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cultural exchange
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interactive space event planning areas exhibition areas educational acivities
personal experience contemplation area
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workshop library
1. View from the main entrance 2. Water walkway from the ground floor to the basement 3. Inside th interactive space: the space can be approached by the 3 entrances from the ground floor and opened a gateway to the basement. There is an infinitive pool with vertical water fountain which is divided the space into 2 different levels. The space is covered by digital screens to project visual effects, videos, images with the theme about the diversity of cultures. with vertical water fountain effect. 4. Exhibition area in the basement
The circulation inside this cultural center is designed as a journey to discover the identity of Dubai: high tolerance in an extreme condition as the image of ghaf tree. The focal point of the space will be a centre sphere- a symbol of equality and equilibrium. The ground floor is for actively activities in which can take advantage of natural light from the roof while the basement is for passively activities in which covered by shadows for contemplation and self- reflection.
4 Semi- transparent glass floor Entrance to interactive space Functional area Interactive space
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Exhibition area Contemplation area
The core “Piazza”- a green space in the centre of the space where people can approach from many directions. The circulation can give a sense of diversity in spatial experiences in horizontally and vertically as well. Minimizing the changes in its interior. Instead of installing a new enclosed structure into the existing space, this place is designed as an indoor landscape with steps and natural elements such as water, foliage and natural light.
(Stone, S., Re- reading: The design princiles of remodelling existing buildings)
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CONCEPT
INTERVENTION is a procedure that activates the potentials or pressed meaning of a specific place... The architect will regard the building as a narrative, a story to be discovered and retold and through a process of unrecovering, clarification and interpretation will reveal and reactive the place.
Creating a small- scaled world inside the abandoned historic site which is located right in the heart of an intercultural centre. This design can serve as a feasible solution to provoke the memory of this site as well as connect people together.
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Remodelling project- Postgraduate the spirit of the site
• 2017 • Leith Walk, Edinburgh • Brief 1 “Analysis and Intervention” Shrubhill Tramway Workshops and Power Station, Dryden Street is located a residential area in Leith, near Leith Walk- one of the longest streets in Edinburgh, which connects to the centre of Edinburgh. The tramways began the first cable tram services in January 1888. In 1966, the site was annotated as a Transport Depot and has undergone extension along the north-western site boundary, with the resulting demolition of Shrub Hill House. No tram lines are indicated along Leith Walk or enter the site. The cavernous facility, which later accommodated buses and even a small tramway museum(closed in 1980). The site is having ceased operational use by Lothian Regional Transport (Lothian Buses Former name) in 2000. The north-western site boundary has been demolished between 2005 - 2008, resulting in the overall site layout as observed during the present day. Especially, there is a brick- lines tunnel beneath the station connecting the station and its chimney, carrying the moving and cables toward Leith Walk. According to the interview we conducted as a part of site analysis, the informants- the residents of this area do not know the history of the station. Most of the residents are families and students renting apartments. Asking about the needs of the residents, almost all responded that they would like to see a place for communication and social interactions.
Function
residential area
commercial area
• quiet • lack of public spaces for social activities
• very busy and active • has a cultural diversity • surrounded by commercial buildings such as restaurants, shopping malls, hotels, etc.
Shrubhill Tram Station • connect people from different areas • a historic symbol for the city’s transportation history
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From left to right. 1. Shrubhill workshop (before) 2. Bus station inside the building (before) 3,4. Interior of the station (now)
traversers and tram rail (tram way power station)
Architecture
a reminder of the city’s transportation
Interior space
to reactive
tunnel system
to preserve urban oasis exhibition area
piazza including indoor garden and book-cafe for relaxing and socialized activities
giving information about the site as well as a space for exhibiting the building itself
Utilizing the existing tunnel as an underground museum to help visitors understand more about the history of the site and city transportation. Meanwhile, it also plays as a link between the building and its chimney.
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MEDIA ART READING AREA
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Mezzanine floor Giving overall views of the station with 2 different levels
4 Ground floor The piazza for socializing and relaxing activities Basement Underground exhibition areas Media art room
Utilizing the tunnel to create a connection between inside the building and its outside chimney, creating a water landscape with water fountain, giving a sense of natural sound in a hustle and bustle of the urban life. 1. View from the main entrance 2.View from the first floor to the piazza 3. Stair from basement to the first floor 4. Way to the media art room 5. Inside the media art room: a multipurpose room which can be used for temporary exhibitons
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