Tu (Johnny) Tran - Architectural Porfolio | 2021

Tu Tran

Architectural Portfolio | 2021

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RESUME THE CARVED-OUT TERRACES INTEGRATED SYSTEM BUILDING DESIGN

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THE BAMBOO PAVILION BIO-PLASTIC MATERIAL STUDY

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THE FILTERING LAYER FUENCARRAL COMMUNITY CENTER

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CONTINUITY, CONNECTION & CENTRAL PERFORMANCE ART CENTER AND SCHOOL

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CO-OPS WORKS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKS

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02 The Carved-Out Terraces Integrated System Building Design Comprehensive Studio | Spring 2021 Intrusctor: Abigail Ransmeier We as human being started off with simple lifestyle where most elements and components are solely passive; also known as vernacular architecture. As we got our hands on technology, we started to shift away from the vernacular architecture idea because we believe that technology broaden the possibilities and it also signifies a huge boost in efficiency of organizing spaces. While that is true, however, the overusing and the over-dependence on technology has chipped away Mother Earth’s lifeforce day by day.

As of now, we are very close to losing Mother Earth; the one who has nurtured and gave us a place to live.

How do we fix this problem? The answer is simple, we just need to incorporate Mother Earth’s elements into our design of architecture, such as greenery. While the answer might sound simple, it requires a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between building, site and nature. We need to slowly work back and deepen our knowledge for passive system again since we have forgotten and disregard it for a long time.

At the same time, there also needs to be a fair understanding of the local ecosystem, because this knowledge will help the architects to implement it into the design and at the same time introducing the element of nature into a building. By incorporating all of the aforementioned elements into an architectural design, it will also is an indication of the building is an object “...that ‘grew from’ its site”.

From here, it is just like what Moneo said in his Lecture, “The building itself stands alone, in complete solitude...master of itself... assume its proper condition, living its own life”.

Manifesto and Initial Building Sketch 5

Parti Diagram and Site Overview 6

Carved-Out Spaces for Terraces and Roof Garden 7

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Wall, Floor and Foundation Details 12

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03 The Bamboo Pavilion Bio-Plastic Material Study Options Studio | Fall 2020 Intrusctor: Mary Hale Due to the current pandemic, human daily interactions and curiosity has been limited to a fair degree. In addition, people have starting to become ‘dull’ due to all the limitations, such as having to wear full gear of protection (mask, glove, etc.) and be cautious of people around you. There are also safety guidelines that you need to follow such as the capacity of a space and social distancing.

Therefore, my concept is to create a safe outdoor place that encourage people to come out and gather during the pandemic and until it ends. This outdoor place will be a unique structure that will grab people’s attention as they pass by or seeing them from afar. In addition, my structure will have both the temporary and permanent characteristics within it. The temporary characteristics are associated with the idea of cradleto-cradle, while the permanent characteristics are associated with the idea of monumental.

My structure will consisted of bamboo, manila rope, concrete, Boston Ivy vines and Agar-Agar with natural dyes. Each of these materials have their own unique characteristics that will be explained later on.

In addition, I also proposed different phases that my structure will partake in. We as human being started off with simple lifestyle where most elements and components are solely passive; also known as vernacular architecture. As we got our hands on technology, we started to shift away from the vernacular architecture idea because we believe that technology broaden the possibilities and it also signifies a huge boost in efficiency of organizing spaces. While that is true, however, the overusing and the over-dependence on technology has chipped away Mother Earth’s lifeforce day by day. As of now, we are very close to losing Mother Earth; the one who has nurtured and gave us a place to live.

Concept Statement and Agar-Agar | Spirulina 18

Typical Procedures Making Bio-Plastic 19

After 5 Days [In a Silicone Mat]

After 5 Days [In a Silicone Mold]

After 6 Days [In a Silicone Mold]

After 13 Days [In a Silicone Mat]

After 13 Days [In a Silicone Mold]

Agar- Agar | Spirulina Drying Process 20

After 2 Days Carrageenan Film [Onion Skins + Red Cabbage] 21

Light Studies 22

Proposed Shape, Site and Scenarios for the Pavilion 23

Structural Roof Plan 24

Foundation Details 25

Proposed Phases for Projects 26

Proposed Phases for Projects 27

Proposed Phases for Projects

Proposed Phases for Projects 28

04 The Filtering Layer Fuencarral Community Center Design Studio 1 | Fall 2018 Intrusctor: Matan Mayer Fuencarral is a District in Norther Madrid, actually one of the biggest within the Municipality, comprising several and different neighborhoods. Though, the focus is in the Old Village of Fuencarral, an area which used to be independent from Madrid until 1951 and, that today, is a kind of reminiscent small village surrounded by big developments, metropolitan infrastructures, disconnected but beautiful natural spots and industrial areas transforming themselves into prime office locations.

Given the strong character of Old Fuencarral itself, and the many in-between areas that its matching within a wider strategy left, an implementation of a public program regarding a Community Center, with a total extension around 2,000 sq meters.

Specifically, the site is split into 2 parts; 1-part North and 1-part South. It is located around San Miguel Arcángel Church. The first half of the project is to create a conceptual idea and then apply it into the second half (architecture design). For me, I decided to have filtering layers as my conceptual idea. As I move on to the second half of the project, the filtering layer is starting to fit in my project; where it will give different views and feelings as people are passing through it. And since the Church is the main attraction of the points, the two buildings are oriented toward it to indicate that point. Additionally, the procedure for my design is pretty simple, I lay the filtering layers on top of the site first, and then carve out the space within it for each program where I find appropriate.

5’-6”

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26’

13’

Project Overview and Initial Diagram 29

B1 A1 C1

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B1 A1

C2

A2 B2

A2 C2

Site Plan 30

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NORTH BUILDING

SOUTH BUILDING

1st Floor Plan

1st Floor Plan

2nd Floor Plan

Roof Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Section A1

Section A2

Programmatic Plans and Long Section 31

Exploded Axon 32

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Collage and Perspective 34

05 Continuity, Connection and Central Performance Art Center and School Urban Institutions | Spring 2018 Intrusctor: Maressa Perreault The city seeks proposals for a school that is specialized for students of the performing arts. The school is planning to arrange the class from grades 9-12, and the enrolment of 220 students will come from all parts of the city. The auditorium of the school will also function as a public Performing Arts Center.

The site is mainly designed to make the middle part of it to becomes more public with welcoming atmosphere. Therefore, the main reason that the corners of the site are being made as a continuous connection from the street intersection back to the site. Additionally, there are also retail shops on the bottom floor, along with the row house commercial on the top that both circulated around the site.

The main aim of this building is to turned the auditorium into the central core and makes everything inside to orbit. Additionally, the auditorium is classified as a private space, which is surrounded by a circulation space, with the public spaces are being allocated on the two ends of the building.

Furthermore, the two balconies on two sides act as a bridge that connect the building and the outside of urban context. For the South Façade balcony, it connects the building to the main street, which is the Washington Street. For the North Façade balcony, it connects the buildings to the inside park of the site, which is publicly opening.

Overview and Model Photo 35

Building Typologies

Street Continuity

Nearby Park Connection

Site Analysis 36

Site Plan

Plans 37

Long Section

Short Section

Sections 38

South Facade Elevation

Elevations and Renders 39

Master Plan Diagram 40

Exploded Axon 41

06 Co-op Works Housing Projects Spring 2019 Abacus [ Architects + Planners ] Supervisor: David Eisen I spent most of my time at Abacus making massing models, diagrams for feasibility study. Peabody Housing Master Plan is one of them where I constructed 3D massing models for 6 given sites; where it should fit in with the existing fabric and condition.

Peabody Housing Master Plan 42

I also have the opportunity to developed my Revit skills, where I constructed a whole model that consisted of proper facade detail such as windows and exterior walls for the Lawrence Community Project. After that, I worked together with my colleagues on rendering the existing environment and condition of the site.

Lawrence Community Project 43

06 Co-op Works Housing Project Spring 2020 bh+a [Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc.] Supervisor: Steve Shetler When I was at bh+a during Spring 2020, I spent most of my time working with my supervisor on a big housing project that the firm has at the time, which is Green District Malborough Project. Specifically, I worked together with my supervisors to prepare required documents for DD set, such as constructing 3D-model plan, elevation, section for garage and elevation for the whole building. I also worked on adjusting unit plans within the project with my supervisor.

Stepped Garage [Carport] 44

Stepped Garage [Carport] 45

Unit Plans 46

Elevations 47

07 Graphic Design Works 2016 - 2021 Northeastern Univesity Graphic Design Minor Besides architecture, I also have an interest in graphic art and design where I believe it will enhance my graphic skills - such as choosing proper colors, alligning works, proper combination of texts and graphics and help me in my future architectural career.

Graphic Translation 48

Abstract Graphic Translation 49

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Color Study [Rows and Columns] 50

Color Study [2 into 1] 51

Color Study [1 into 2] 52

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