jennifer gia nguyen
I plan for a two year commitment working as an intern architect prior to graduate school. As a potential employee at your firm, I understand the importance of my commitment to you as well as continual dedication in your working environment.
timeline Jennifer G. Nguyen jnguyen6@vols.utk.edu 901 552 6189
1992
2003
2010
san diego CALIFORNIA
olive branch MISSISSIPPI
knoxville TENNESSEE
05.2015 complete BACHELOR’S
06.2015 begin 2 year INTERNSHIP
06.2017 obtain MASTER’S
2010 - 2015 here lies collected process work: works that never became, but works that influenced what was to become.
CONTENTS
DESIGN PROJECTS 10
superscape
18
continuum
28
water kiosk
36
reflections
44
on deck
52
self-directed
60
internship PHOTOGRAPHY
70
snow
72
landmarks abroad ART
78
feelings
79
fragility
80
lit acrylic
81
prayers
82
travel sketches
DESIGN PROJECTS 10
superscape: fall 2014
18
continuum: fall 2013
28
water kiosk: fall 2014
36
reflections: spring 2013
44
on deck: fall 2012
52
self-directed: spring 2015
60
internship: fs design & construction 2012-2015
knoxville, tn
architecture 480 fall 2014 professor keith kaseman
research laboratory It is a project of digital sketching and iterations. Medium-Mega Superscape allowed for the unknown to be discovered, analyzed, and designed. Every move was intuitive in a controlled manner and thoughtful sense. The experience propelled the growth of rapid thinking and constructive criticism. It is this practice of “jamming� from one iteration to another that allowed my thoughts to unravel in ways the profession asks for the designer to do. It is the set up for spatial incitation.
26 11
12
A.01
A.01 60 iterations of a research laboratory’s program, function, and typology A.02 all programs shown in axonometric view of design
exhibit records restoration
eagle eye
research laboratory
parking
public arena
13
existing routes
A.02
A.03
A.04 A.03 first iteration, site the city’s noise, the street’s silence, and the interaction A.04 second iteration, site city’s development through transporation and sound
14
A.05 spatial interaction, section mapping of underground activation and air inhabitation
A.05
A.06 third iteration, site mapping without context becomes mapping of the unknown A.07 the above ground A.08 the under ground options of available programs
A.06
A.07
15
one-man study
seismic index
battery
hydraulic flow
A.08
A.09
A.09 mechanism expansion joints begin to move outside of proximity given A.10 mechanism contraction pieces within space comes together to create density A.11 mechanism locked spatial density is in lock when and data is kept within the premises A.12 mechanism iteration spaces form sequential reactions
A.10
16 A.11
A.12
17
knoxville, tn
architecture 471 fall 2013 in collaboration with john battle professor hansjoerg goeritz
market hall & culinary school Market Square lays at the heart of downtown. Enriched with boutiques and restaurants, the design feeds the people a market and culinary school, enhancing the friendly environment to reach its maximum. The design interlaces the square to the building’s site, creating pedestrian friendly streetscape that allows multiple interaction to take place in between. The proposed tower allows visitor to access a roof garden that provides artwork to be observed as well as the city’s skyline both at day and night to be admired.
26 19
20
B.01
B.02
21
B.03
22
B.04
B.04
site plan / ground floor open plaza and double height market bays
B.05
second floor plan chamber of commerce and banquet hall
B.06
third floor plan culinary school: classrooms, kitchens, presentation space, and outdoor balcony
B.05
23
B.06
B.07
B.08 24
B.09
B.07
south elevation
B.08
north elevation lifted pavilion with suspended stairs leading to roof garden
B.09
west elevation main entry of market bays
B.10
longitudinal section revealing underground parking garage
25
B.10
B.11
detailed section .steel parapet .composite aluminum panels 4” insulation 4” mineral fiberboard 2” rigid insluation 3/4” roofing membrane 3/4” concrete pavers 4” aluminum mullion .thermal insulating glass .operable window .aluminum HVAC ceiling grille .suspended ceiling hanger 3” polished concrete floor 2” sound insulation 3” concrete slab on 2” metal deck .steel moment frame connection plate .W30 steel beam 2 hr fireproof-paint coating 14” steel column
26
B.11
B.12
final model from aerial view view of east elevation and east park
B.13
aerial view market st.
B.14
view from market square north and west elevation
B.15
view from west plaza west elevation
b.12
B.13
27
B.14
B.15
clay county, tn
architecture 454 fall 2014 professor john mcrae
appalachia design build This was the experience that allowed me to have more confidence in the woodshop and on-site construction. Being in a group with five males, the feeling of intimidation and timidness in this sort of environment were pushed aside. There was no room for fear of sharp objects or injuries. There was only fear of citizens drinking from the most contaminated water in the United States at Clay County, Kentucky. Our client needed this water kiosk. Designing to empower people and and building to advocate justice is the release for bravery and love to make a change.
29
polycarbonate 2 x 8 joists roof slats 2 x 12 beam
2 x 8 column
siding 2 x 8 stud
coin machine spigot insulated pipe bench 30 decking joist column base
foundation
C.01
Red Bird Mission Applachia Mission Statement: Red Bird Mission empowers individuals and advocates justice by providing spirtiual, educational, health, and community outreach ministries since 1921. Red Bird Mission serves as a clearinghouse for social services and education in Bell, Clay, and Leslie counties. They became partners in 2010.
31 C.02
C.03
32
33
34
35
charleston, sc
architecture 372 spring 2013 professor william martella
preservation as provocation The preservation of the historic fabric exists in the mirrors that are a reflection to the city’s skyline as well as the emblamatic and historic Castle Pinckney. Separated by the water and other natural beauties of Charleston Harbor, the project brings forth the unison of two time periods into one: a literal interpretation of time and space emerging onto a single vertical surface. Reflections of the remaining grounds fill in the gap that time has taken away: superimposing past scenes into the present landscape.
37
38
D.01
excerpt from proposed essay: ‘It is at that golden hour before sunset that the island beautifully appears, its tall grasses dancing in the marshland. Here, the sunset’s light flashes so low but so fiercely through this movement of nature, creating an interruption to what would have been a continual stream of glowing rays gliding from the west. Shutes Folly island is a quiet place. Lightly sitting upon Earth’s ground above the soft currents, the island is secretly craded between Charleston and Mount Pleasant.’ D.01
photo montage 001 entrance at boat dock to visitor center from the north
D.02
photo montage 002 marshland seen from sea
39
D.02
40
D.03 & D.04
circulation
axis
D.03 floor plan of castle pinckney archeological site and artifact display; south end of site
41
D.04 section of castle pinckney due to site typography, visitors enter from top floor approaching grand stairway to ground floor. D.05 floor plan of visitor center lobby, museum, viewing deck, and extended outdoor pier; north entrance of site. D.05
D.06 transversal section of visitor center gallery and lobby D.07 aerial perspective D.08 diagram of proposed layers D.09 boardwalk perspective with reflective mirrors D.10 steps descending to marshland from elevated boardwalk D.11 view looking south from visitor center D.12 detailed section of mirror-panel
42
D.06 & D.07
D.08
D.09
43 D.10
D.11
D.12
chattanooga, tn
architecture 371 fall 2012 professor james rose project chosen for public display
mixed use revitalization Influenced by the context of the site consisting of the Engel Stadium and University Medical Center, the building’s primary program for the Field of Dreams is a place of physical therapy. Here the injured individual creates their own goals allowing thoughts to reach his or her highest point of selfwill and confidence like that of the team player on deck. The design begins to explore and emerge individuals as well as groups to share health and athleticism as a common ground.
45
E.01
46
E.02
E.01
perspectival southeast elevation mixed used ramp [running track], breezeway, and amphitheater
E.02
physical therapy room including open floor for machineries and yoga studios
E.03
form 1
exploration of form form 1: grows from one solid unit to fragmented units as it proceeds away from Engel Statdium. fragmented units begin to form voids between walls maximizing gathering space, viewing of the city and ball field for the occupants of the building. form 2: clear separation of individuals and community activity are seen with residential units and physical therapy programs located at opposites.
form 2
form 3: symmetrical layout of forms enclosing space of physical therapy allowing minimum lighting in contrast to panoramic view of the city from the overhanging residential units above.
47
form 3 E.03
E.04
48
E.05
E.04
second floor plan residential units
E.05
underground floor plan physical therapy room
E.06
transverse section
E.07
longitudinal section
E.08
northwest elevation
E.06
49 E.07
E.08
50
E.09
E.09
final model from aerial view
E.10
view of southeast elevation pass baseball field
E.11
view of northwest elevation
E.10 51
E.11
hue, vietnam
architecture 571 & 572 fall 2014 & spring 2015 professor scott wall & valerie friedmann self-directed project, in progress
sunken archive The intention of this research is to study the different accomodations possible to address the potential issue of our water becoming Earth’s new “ground� and our sky soon after. Time in cases like this is an illusion and the diminishing of our land is seen almost as an hallucination. Familiarity with water at this force and speed is a foreign concept that needs to become established as a way of living.
53
F.01
2010
2015
2300
2165
2210
2345
2390
2435
54
2615 2570 2525
F.01
timeline hypothesizing sea level rise within 600 years, reaching sea level of 20 feet
F.02
time frame 01 current day Hue
F.03
time frame 08 Hue in year 2435 with sea level at 15 feet
F.04
time frame 12 Hue in concluded year with sea level at 20 feet
2015
2435
YEAR 2615
55
F.02
F.03
F.04
F.05
F.06
56
F.07
F.05
traveling of distances from mainland to source
F.06
the beacon of light
F.07
sea levels
F.08
year 3600 vision of landscape
F.09
study of receding coastal line
57
F.08
F.09
model built in representation of design expanding over a course of 600 years as sea level rises model dimensions at 36”x24” section etched onto plexi and poche with ‘golden sunset yellow’ acrylic paint visions of moments below:
F.10
year 2036 market hall and seed bank
F.11
year 3100 waterfall chamber during the monsoon festival
F.12
year 3450 drinking well
F.13
year 3600 infrastructure for education
F.09
58
F.10
F.11
59
F.12
F.13
the university of tennessee
architectural internship fall 2012 - spring 2015 architect Andy Powers, AIA, LEED, AP fs design & construction, UTK
fs design & construction This 3-year internship during my college career has enlighten me to be exposed to a different realm of both business and architecture that I would not have known of otherwise. These two projects allowed me to be a part of a working office that knew how to carry out a successful project for The University of Tennessee through new construction and renovations.
G.01
estabrook hall renovation in partnership with Grieves Associates Architects 2nd floor plan project involvement include: plan edits done in Revit client meetings project budgeting site surveying site planning e-gress
G.02
62
G.01
floor finishings 5th floor plan
63
G.02
G.06
64
G.07
G.06
min kao facility in partnership with Bullock Smith & Partners 1st floor existing and demolition plan project involvement include: site surveying site planning e-gress
G.07
renovation identification
G.08
section and ceiling pocket 5th floor plan
65
G.08
G.09
66
G.09
wall types, door details, and misc. interior details
G.10
elevation shown with solid surface colors
G.11
wall furring
G.10
G.11
67
PHOTOGRAPHY 72
snow: winter 2013
74
landmarks abroad: spring 2014
snow: tokina 11 - 16mm lens
70
71
landmarks abroad: tokina 11 - 16mm lens
72
73
landmarks abroad: nikon 18 - 55mm lens
74
tamron 28 - 75mm lens
75
ART 80
feelings: spring 2010
81
fragility: fall 2010
82
lit acrylic: spring 2012
83
prayers: spring 2014
84
travel sketches: spring 2014
feelings: medium - ink
78
fragility: medium - graphite [case study: vitra campus]
79
lit acrylic: medium - acrylic paint
80
prayers: medium - watercolor
81
cloth hall [krakow, poland]: medium - watercolor
82
dome [university of VA]: medium - graphite
piazzas [rome, italy]: medium - ink and watercolor
83
with thanks,