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Hien Nguyen
Hello! I am Hien Nguyen , an interior design graduate of Design Institute of San Diego. The following is a curated collection of my design and personal works that highlight my passion for design and visual easthestics.
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Hussein Chalayan Loft
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Petit Hanoi
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Rosemary Residence
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The Community
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Young Urban
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RESIDENTIAL
RESTAURANT
RESIDENTIAL
CLASS ROOM + TEEN LOUNGE
MICRO-APARTMENT
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Hussein Chalayan Loft
residential Location / Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA
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As the loft is located in the Gaslamp
fashion designer. Hussein Chalayan’s
District,
historical
passion for fashion is represented by
neighborhood in downtown San Diego,
using different textures throughout the
the industrial style would implement
space from fabrics to hard materials. A
the historical elements of the location.
small living and working space, that is
This style would create an inspiring
well-designed can be both functional
space for the creative mind of a
and comfortable.
known
as
a
floor plan
ENTRANCE ELEVATION FLOOR PLAN I 6
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SPACE STUDY
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE The Living Area I Fashion Showing Area is a multifunctional space that is used for Hussein Chalayan’s private fashion show. The Office can also turned into a Changing Area for models during the show by using the drapery as a space divider.
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LIVING SPACES
DRAPERY
UPHOSTERY
LIVING AREA TO ENTRANCE 8
UPHOSTERY
FLOORING
LIVING AREA I FASHION SHOWING AREA
MASTER BATHROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER SUITE
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MASTER BEDROOM
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Petit Hanoi
restaurant Location / Paris
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Petit Hanoi was designed to be a place
in Hanoi, it is such a well blend
for exchanging culture and sharing
of architecture and culture when
Hanoian’s cuisine to European. Also,
designing Petit Hanoi in Paris. The
a place for whom used to live and
restaurant is appearing with a takeover
love Hanoi can visit and experience
of Hanoi over French architecture,
the little city in middle of Paris. With
which
the influence of French architecture
with Vietnamese design elements.
is
simplified
and
implied
floor plan
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
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BUILDING BUILDING SECTION SECTION
BUILDING SECTION 16
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DINING DINING II BAR BAR
COUNTERTOP
MILLWORK
ENTRANCE TO DINING 18
FLOORING
SCREEN
DINING I BAR
DINING DINING II BAR BAR
FLOORING
MEZZANINE 20
MILLWORK
MEZZANINE KEY PLAN
OUTDOOR SEATING
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Rosemary Residence
residential Location / Philadelphia, PA Minimal Scandinavian and Bohemian
complexity of textures and materials.
style creates a living space with clean
Neutral tones that are inspired by
lines, light, natural elements, and a
elements of nature as well as warm
mixture of neutral colors and textiles.
wood tones are used throughout to
It is a combination between the
create a welcoming space.
simplicity of design elements and the
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beauty can b e f o und in it s m o s t s im pl e f o r m
first floor
second Floor floor
ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
FIRST FLOOR PLAN l NTS
FOYER
POWDER ROOM ELEVATION
SECOND FLOOR PLAN l NTS 25
living area
SHIPLAP
ACCENT THROW PILLOWS
PAINT
AREA RUG
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ACCENT CHAIR
LIVING AREA
dining - kitchen
KITCHEN ELEVATION l NTS
DINING CHAIR 28
DINING PENDANT
BAR STOOL
KITCHEN PENDANT
DINING - KITCHEN
master master suite suite
PAINT
NIGHT STAND
MASTER BATH ELEVATION l NTS 30
PENDANT
AREA RUG
BATHROOM FIXTURES
MASTER BEDROOM
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The Community
classroom classroom I i teen lounge Location / San Diego, CA
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The Community themed classroom
people gather and connect with their
and teen lounge is the rennovation of
community. By intergrating interactive
Bankers Hill Community Centre with the
features and design along with the
goal to approach to young children and
playful pops of color, these spaces can
teenager in the community. The design
not only be a fun experience for young
is based on the idea of the common
children and teenager, they can also
areas in a community - places where
be an exciting learning environment.
the park
Park themed classroom to bring the outdoors in and create an exciting place to learn
CLASSROOM
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WASHING STATION
Built-in book shelves
INDOOR SWING
Market themed snack area
PERSPECTIVE FLOOR PLAN OF “THE PARK”
ROCK CLIMBING WALL
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CLASSROOM
community
Community themed to inspire the young generations with the celebration of unity, community outreach, and growth.
INTEGRATED STORAGE
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BUILT-IN SEATING NOOK
PERSPECTIVE MATERIALS
STACKABLE FURNITURE
BULLETIN BOARD
MAGNETIC MESSAGE BOARD
WHITE BOARD
Built-in recycling and waste
PERSPECTIVE FLOOR PLAN OF CLASSROOM STUDENT ART WORK GALLERY 37
MESSAGE BOARD WALL
BUILT-IN BENCH SEATING
teen lounge
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ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN O
STAIRS TO LOFT
OF TEEN LOUNGE
READING CORNER
FEATURE WALL
teen lounge
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ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN
INSTAGRAM WALL
N OF LOFT
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Youn g Urban
micro-apartment Location / San Diego, CA
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Young Urban’s micro-apartment is a
To achieve the goal of lowering student
new solution for affordable student
housing cost, the size of the each space
housing. Young Urban represents the
is reduced by taking advantage of
energetic and new generations living in
flexible spaces. In addition, based on
the city. Inspired by the upbeat urban
the concept of urban development,
setting of San Diego, pops of color will
vertical spaces and surfaces will be
be incorporated to create an engaging
utilized to maximize the flexibility and
and exciting environment for students.
multi-functionality of each space.
predesign PROBLEM
60%
of college students live in rental off-campus housing not owned by university
The cost of college room and board has increased by more than
50%
over
the past 20 years Average rent for a onebedroom apartment is $1,500, while students only earn $1,116 monthly for a part-time job
The average square footage per unit for student housing has dropped from
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• Causes housing insecurity for college students - more than 56,000 students were indicated homeless • Affects students’ success in college • Leads to an increase in students’ debt along with anxiety, stress, etc.
1,126 sq. ft. in the 2000s
to
1,089 sq. ft. in the 2010s
MICRO-APARTMENT
SOLUTION • Smaller than average studio for single resident • A unit of 200 to 400 sq ft with a kitchen, bathroom, and other necessities • Typical high ceiling with large window to create illusion of space • Many micro-unit buildings also provide common areas where residents can relax and socialize Reported average rent that students are willing to pay per month is
> 78%
of student confirmed that the availability of high-quality student housing affected their choice of college or university
$700 &
Micro student housing rates range between
$675 - $695
The rent includes access to high-speed Internet, communal games and fitness rooms, study lounges, meeting rooms, storage lockers, and more THESIS IDEA Propose affordable micro-apartments that take advantage of flexible spaces that reduce the cost of student housing. Young Urban’s fun and exciting design would fit with young lifestyle of college students. Not only making students feel like home with the sense of personal space, the engaging environment of Young Urban with common areas would help students to connect and support each other. In addition, sustainable systems and materials will help to enhance students’ wellness as well as to reduce the cost in a long run. 45
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT EXTERIOR ISOMETRIC 46
SITE / ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS
• Less than a mile from the SDSU campus in San Diego, with regular shuttles to SDSU, Grossmont, and Mesa Colleges, and only 20 minutes from UCSD. • Within walking distance to tons of restaurants, bars, shopping, and grocery stores. PROJECT’S USERS • College students seeking for affordable off- campus housing in San Diego OPERATIONAL NEEDS • Accommodate private residences (including single, shared, and ADA accessible unit) and common areas (lounge and study areas) 47
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SPACE STUDY
SINGLE UNIT SHARED UNIT ACCESSIBLE SINGLE UNIT LAUNDRY COMMON AREAS THIRD FLOOR PLAN 48
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ELEVATOR / STAIRS
BUILDING SECTION
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
COMMON AREA
LOUNGE / STUDY AREA 50
LIGHT WELL
SKYLIGHT
PATIO
LOUNGE AREA
12’-0”
SINGLE UNIT
SINGLE UNIT FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION 52
’- 5
”
12’
5”
PREFABRICATED SINGLE UNIT
241 SF 53
SINGLE UNIT
MATERIALS & FINISHES
STORAGE UNDER STAIR
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FLOORING
PAINT
MILLWORK & COUNTERTOP
UPHOLSTERY
PERSPECTIVE
SHARED UNIT
12’-0”
SHARED UNIT FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION 56
’- 6
”
21’
5”
PREFABRICATED SHARED UNIT
289 SF 57
SHARED UNIT
STORAGE UNDER STAIR
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FULL HEIGHT STORAGE
PERSPECTIVE
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12’-0”
ACCESSIBLE SINGLE UNIT
ACCESSIBLE SINGLE UNIT FLOOR PLAN
21’ -5
SECTION 60
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0”
PREFABRICATED ACCESSIBLE SINGLE UNIT
364 SF 61
ACCESSIBLE SINGLE UNIT
WARDROBE
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27 ” KNEESPACE UNDER 34 ” COUNTER SURFACE
KITCHEN SINK
PERSPECTIVE
HEIGHT
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Thank You Feel free to contact me via: jodienguyen1908@gmail.com +84 98 281 9869
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