CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN
UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN
3rd Year Architecture Student
Phone: 308.380.1581
E-mail: cnguyen33@huskers.unl.edu
Address: 114 Schuff St., Grand Island, NE
Portfolio: https://issuu.com/itschrisn/docs/nguyen_portfolio_2023
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, Nebraska
August 2020 - Present
Bachelors of Science in Design; Architectural Studies - 3.889 Cumulative GPA
Grand Island Senior High School | Grand Island, Nebraska
August 2016 - May 2020
High School Diploma; Architecture and Design Pathway - 3.533 Cumulative GPA
EXPERIENCE
University of Nebraska - Lincoln | UCARE Researcher
Summer 2022 - Present
Researching, evaluating, and comparing embodied energy and carbon emissions. Creating graphics and publication of the work.
Worked under an Architect.
Cedar Point Biological Station | Milling Intern
June 2022 - August 2022
Responsible for working directly with the client and milling Eastern Red-cedar timber in preparation for a 4th year collaborative architecture studio at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Worked under an Architect.
Architect & Professor Jason Griffiths | Undergraduate Intern
May 2022 - June 2022
Creating and leading a team to produce and exhibited a curved Cross-laminated Timber pavilion. Tasked with making travel plans and vehicle reservation. Communicating with suppliers & ordering supplies. Worked under an Architect.
Nebraska Collage Preparatory Academy | Peer Leader & Mentor
August 2021 - August 2022
Organized and hosting events at the collegiate and senior high levels. Helped mentor students in the transition from high school to college.
Olive Garden | Server & Busser
May 2018 - August 2021
Responsible for provided service to guest and resetting the dinning room.
Grand Island Senior High School | Lights & Sound Technician
January 2018 - May 2020
Responsible for setting up and actively controlling lighting and sound levels for shows and performances.
HONORS
Academic Excellence Award
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Scholarship
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
Deans List Recipient
Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022
Herold W. Seng Memorial Scholarship in Architecture Summer 2022
James A. Murphy Memorial Scholarship in Architecture Spring 2022
INVOLVEMENTS
University of Nebraska-Lincoln PLAIN Design + Build Collective 2022 - Present
AIAS University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chapter Marketing Manager 2022 - Present
AIAS University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chapter Freedom By Design Secretary 2021-2022
Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Scholar May 2016 - Present
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
Hard Skills
Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Photoshop - AutoCAD - Bluebeam - Grasshopper - Lumion Lumber Milling - Microsoft Office - Revit - Rhinoceros 6/7 - Wood & Plastic Working
Soft Skills
Adaptability- Communication - Critical Thinking - Leadership - Organization - Work Ethic
Clifton Strengths
1. Deliberative - 2. Belief - 3. Connectedness - 4. Developer - 5. Input
REFERENCES
PhD. Moises Padilla Nebraska Collage Preparatory Academy Director
P: (402) 472 - 2752
E: mpadilla3@unl.edu
Jason Griffiths, BA Hons. Dip. Arch. UK, W. University of Nebraska, College of Architecture Associate Professor
P: (402) 472 - 9212
E: jgriffiths@unl.edu
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A passionately driven and highly motivated creator, that is looking to develop a deeper understanding of how architecture can help others through innovative and sustainable design.
PROJECTS 6 COMMUNITY CORNER 14 CLIMBING CAROUSEL 20 THE LODGE 28 CURVED CONTINUITY 32 PREPARING THE MICRODWELLING
COMMUNITY CORNER 3rd Year Undergraduate Studio
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COMMUNITY CORNER
Fall 2022
Lincoln, Nebraska
Professors: Jeff Monzu, Jonathan Fliege, Doug Peters
Team: Drue Bower
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AMultiuseCommunityCenter
COMMUNITY CORNER 3rd Year Undergraduate Studio
MassingDiagram
South Elevation
8 Christopher Nguyen 10’ 5’ 20’ GROUND 100’ MEZZANINE 113’ 4th FLOOR APARTMENT 153’ PRIMARY ROOF 167’ 2nd FLOOR APARTMENT 125’ 3rd FLOOR APARTMENT 153’ ELEVATOR ROOF 175’ 1st FLOOR OFFICE 106’ 2nd FLOOR OFFICE 123’ OFFICE ROOF 143’
Space Limitation Lot Size: 142’ x 150’ Maximum Height: 75’ Remove Remove eastern portion for building reuse Push Push in lower level to create wider walkway and to match building offsets seen in other buildings in the Haymarket, and add brick arches to support loads. Replace Bring in existing building and connect with the new expansion. Push & Pull Push and pull different areas of the facade to create a sense of depth and modularity.
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10’ 5’ 20’ GROUND 100’ MEZZANINE 113’ 4th FLOOR APARTMENT 153’ PRIMARY ROOF 167’ 2nd FLOOR APARTMENT 125’ 3rd FLOOR APARTMENT 153’ ELEVATOR ROOF 175’ 1st FLOOR OFFICE106’ 2nd FLOOR OFFICE 123’ West Elevation
MassingandTopographyModel
COMMUNITY CORNER 3rd Year Undergraduate Studio
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5’ 10’ 50’ A B C D E F 1 3 2 4 5 6 1. Main Lobby 2. Elevator Lobby 3. Bike Storage 4. Market 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 5. Large Retail Space 6. Pharmacy 7. Garbage Room 8. Mechanical Room 9. Indoor Alley 10. Office Lobby 11. Conference Rooms 12. Meeting Rooms 13. Open Work Space 14. Staff Lounge 15. Storage 16. Mechanical Room 17. Janitors Closet New Building: Elv. 100’Old Building: Elv. 106’ 17. Up Up Up Up Up Up G Ground Level LoggiaRender
11 5’ 10’ 50’ 1. Lobby Entrance 2. Waiting Area 3. Apartment Reception 4. Apartment Offices 5. Apartment Staff Lounge 6. Janitors Closet 7. Mail Room 8. Apartment Social Space 9. Rentable Social Space 10. Mechanical Chase & Trash Chute 11. Patio & Garden 12. Office Lobby 13. Conference Rooms 14 Multipurpose Room 15. Meeting Rooms 16. Open Work Space 17. Staff Lounge 18. Storage 19. Janitors Closet 1 3. 2. 6. 7. 11. 4. 5. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. New Building: Elv. 125’Old Building: Elv. 123’Two Room(s) on Floor: 2Studio(s) on Floor: 3 Up Down Down Up Down Second Level SectionPerspectiveRender
COMMUNITY CORNER 3rd Year Undergraduate Studio
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CLIMBING CAROUSEL
The Wooden Pavilion
Spring 2022
Lincoln, Nebraska
Professor: Hilary Wiese
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CLIMBING
Christopher Nguyen
CAROUSEL 2nd Year Undergraduate Studio
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CLIMBING CAROUSEL 2nd Year Undergraduate Studio
Precedent Models
PreparationAreaRender
RoofandSupports
First Floor
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1 2 4 3 5 10 Level 1 Plan View Scale: 1’-0” = 3/8” Up Oblique View Northeastern Facade SpiralStaircaseRender First level 1 2 4 3 5 10 Level 2 Plan View Scale: 1’-0” = 3/8” Up Down Up Down Down Second Level 17
CLIMBING CAROUSEL 2nd Year Undergraduate
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Image created with: Rhino | Lumion | Photoshop
Studio
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THE LODGE 2nd Year Undergraduate Studio
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THE LODGE
Restaurant&Residency
Spring 2022
Lincoln, Nebraska
Professor: Hilary Wiese
Team: Muminjon Mirzoev
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UP UP A A B B DN DN DN DN DN UP A A B B UP UP THE LODGE 2nd Year Undergraduate Studio First level Restrooms Office Atrium Kitchen Cafe Second Level SocialSpace Outdoor Bar Residency
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MezzanineLoungeRender 23
Atrium Render
THE LODGE 2nd Year Undergraduate
Studio
East Section
Garden Render
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Section
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Cafe Render
Image created with: Rhino | Lumion | Photoshop 26
THE LODGE 2nd Year Undergraduate Studio
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CURVED CONTINUITY ResearchingCurvedCLT
Summer 2022
Lincoln, Nebraska
Architect & Professor: Jason Griffiths
Team: Eric Engler, Brendan Colford, Muminjon Mirzoev, Elijah Velinsky, Alex Martino
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LocallySourceEasterRedCedarvs.StoreBoughtPine
CURVED CONTINUITY PLAIN Design + Build
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Gluing
VacuumForming
WesleyanExhibition 31
Sanding Trimming
PREPARING THE MICRODWELLING PLAIN Design + Build
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PREPARING THE MICRODWELLING
LocallySourcingLumber
Summer 2022
Ogallala, Nebraska
Professor: Jason Griffiths, Jon Garbisch
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PREPARING THE MICRODWELLING PLAIN Design + Build
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MillingontheLT-15PortableSaw
Finished Logs (Reference A7.1 & A7.2) ID Type Length (Original Info) Length (in) Length (ft-in) Tolerance (%) Tolerance Length (in) Tolerance Length (ft-in) Width (in) Height (in) Volume (Original) Volume (Cubic Feet) Tolerance Volume (Cubic Feet) Count N.C.1 Redceder Log 1' - 11" - 5% tolerance - 2' - 1" 23 1'-11" 10.0% 25 1/4'' 2'-1 1/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.47 CF 0.67 CF 0.73 CF 7 S.C.1 Redceder Log 1' - 11" - 5% tolerance - 2' - 1" 23 1'-11" 10.0% 25 1/4'' 2'-1 1/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.47 CF 0.67 CF 0.73 CF 7 E.C.1 Redceder Log 1' - 11" - 5% tolerance - 2' - 1" 23 1'-11" 10.0% 25 1/4'' 2'-1 1/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.47 CF 0.67 CF 0.73 CF 7 W.C.1 Redceder Log 1' - 11" - 5% tolerance - 2' - 1" 23 1'-11" 10.0% 25 1/4'' 2'-1 1/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.47 CF 0.67 CF 0.73 CF 7 E.P.1 Redceder Log 6' - 6" - 5% tolerance 6' - 8" 78 6'-6" 10.0% 85 3/4'' 7'-1 3/4" 6 8 3/8'' 2.27 CF 2.27 CF 2.49 CF 16 W.P.1 Redceder Log 6' - 6" - 5% tolerance = 6' - 8" 78 6'-6" 10.0% 85 3/4'' 7'-1 3/4" 6 8 3/8'' 2.27 CF 2.27 CF 2.49 CF 16 N.P.3 Redceder Log 7' - 0" - 5% tolerance = 7' - 2" 84 7'-0" 10.0% 92 1/2'' 7'-8 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 2.44 CF 2.44 CF 2.69 CF 6 S.P.3 Redceder Log 7' - 0" - 5% tolerance 7' - 2" 84 7'-0" 10.0% 92 1/2'' 7'-8 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 2.44 CF 2.44 CF 2.69 CF 6 N.4 Redceder Log 9' - 6" - 5% tolerance 9' - 8" 114 9'-6" 10.0% 125 1/2'' 10'-5 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 3.32 CF 3.32 CF 3.65 CF 10 S.4 Redceder Log 9' - 6" - 5% tolerance 9' - 8" 114 9'-6" 10.0% 125 1/2'' 10'-5 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 3.32 CF 3.32 CF 3.65 CF 16 E.4 Redceder Log 9' - 6" - 5% tolerance = 9' - 8" 114 9'-6" 10.0% 125 1/2'' 10'-5 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 3.32 CF 3.32 CF 3.65 CF 10 W.4 Redceder Log 9' - 6" - 5% tolerance = 9' - 8" 114 9'-6" 10.0% 125 1/2'' 10'-5 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 3.32 CF 3.32 CF 3.65 CF 16 E.5 Redceder Log 1' - 11 1/4" - 5% tolerance 2' - 1" 23 1/4'' 1'-11 1/4" 10.0% 25 1/2'' 2'-1 1/2" 6 8 3/8'' 0.67 CF 0.68 CF 0.74 CF 6 E.6 Redceder Log 3' - 11 1/4" - 5% tolerance 4' - 1" 47 1/4'' 3'-11 1/4" 10.0% 52 4'-4" 6 8 3/8'' 1.37 CF 1.37 CF 1.51 CF 6 N.P.8 Redceder Log 2' - 1 1/2" - 5% tolerance 2' - 3 1/2" 25 1/2'' 2'-1 1/2" 10.0% 28 2'-4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.73 CF 0.74 CF 0.81 CF 10 S.P.8 Redceder Log 2' - 1 1/2" - 5% tolerance = 2' - 3 1/2" 25 1/2'' 2'-1 1/2" 10.0% 28 2'-4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.73 CF 0.74 CF 0.81 CF 10 N.P.9 Redceder Log 2' - 7 1/2" - 5% tolerance = 2' - 9 1/2" 31 1/2'' 2'-7 1/2" 10.0% 34 3/4'' 2'-10 3/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.91 CF 0.92 CF 1.01 CF 10 S.P.9 Redceder Log 2' - 7 1/2" - 5% tolerance 2' - 9 1/2" 31 1/2'' 2'-7 1/2" 10.0% 34 3/4'' 2'-10 3/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.91 CF 0.92 CF 1.01 CF 10 N.10 Redceder Log 2' - 8" - 5% tolerance 2' - 10" 32 2'-8" 10.0% 35 1/4'' 2'-11 1/4" 6 8 3/8'' 0.93 CF 0.93 CF 1.03 CF 6 N.11 Redceder Log 3' - 4" - 5% tolerance 3' - 6" 40 3'-4" 10.0% 44 3'-8" 6 8 3/8'' 1.16 CF 1.16 CF 1.28 CF 6 Total Length (in) Total Width (in) Total Height (in) Total Boards Total Cubic Feet (Tolerance) Total Boards 1128 1/2'' 120 167 1/2'' 32.82 CF 36.11 CF 188 Legend Original Information Major Discrepancy Minor Discrepancy Cut List
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EasternRed-cedarHeavyTimber
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