JOHN T. NGUYEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO Selected Works / 2016 - 2019
JOHN NGUYEN Selected works / 2016 - 2019
CONTENTS
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LYRICAL TRAIL Winter 2016
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BARRIO RECUERDO
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THE iBENCH
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p. 30
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Spring 2018
Winter 2018
WEASEL PATCHIN’ Spring 2019
EMBER Fall 2018
LIVING MEMORIES Summer 2017
ABROAD Summer 2017
1. LYRICAL TRAIL
AutoCAD Rhino 3D Photoshop Illustrator
Group members: Gilbert P , Tatsuyuki S. Term : Winter 2016
The Tongva Native Indian, also known as “The People of the Earth”, is one of the first tribes to inhabit the Los Angels Basin and the Southern Channel Islands. Our design is inspired by lyrical storytelling of the Tongva people via music, and mythical storytelling via art installation of an artist. The experience begins at the Southeast entrance of the village. You will be greeted by the blooming yellow of the bladder pod plants, following by the exotic fragrance of the white sage, and last but not least the feeling of protective and homey portray by the tall beautiful blue elderberry trees. Along the pathway, you will find hidden gems that will tell a Tongva mythical story of The Seven Wives and the Coyote. The storytelling pathways will guarantee create a fun and interacting experience for both the child and parents. The expansion of our project site allows us to relocate and design a new conference center for the staffs, a nice outdoor amphitheater, and a bigger scale of the Tongva village. With the new design concept, we have successfully created more open space and interactive circulations for our guests.
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A-he Ya A-he Ya i-ha-yo-e-e-i-ya i-ha-yo-e-e-i-ya i-ha-yo-e-e-i-ya i-ha-yo-e-e-i-ya [ Heya , welcome ]
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[ hey ... welcome ... ya] [ hey ... welcome ... ya] [ hey ... welcome ... ya] [ hey ... welcome ... ya]
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Diagram A - Music Score + Topography Analyzing the tone of Tongva music, “Welcome Song.” After figuring out the musical pattern, horizontally apply it to the landscape as if a musical note. We translated the musical pattern into topography on flat existing site by using Rhino. After creating 3D model, we have fused onto existing topography on the site. 05
Diagram B - Dance movement + Circulation Since water is a significant element for Tongva Village, we picked up the Tongva music of “Water.” This time we analyzed dance movements of the music. As a first step, symbolize the dance movements in order to represent it abstractly. Then we applied the movements into our landscape circulation.
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40’ California Black Walnut (takápe wáshut)
10’ Holly Leaf Cherry
(Prunus ilicifolia)
20’ Ceremonial Enclosure (yuvar)
5’ Sweathouse 15’ Kich
10’ Kich
5’ White Sage
(Salvia apiana)
30’ Date Palm
(Phoenix dactylifera)
Seating Area #1
Desert Plants Garden
Existing Building(s)
Conference Center
Restroom Hidden Gem
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Site Plan n.t.s 06
Diagram C - Planting Zones
~ Blue Elderberry ~
Schematic Planting Plan n.t.s
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~ CA. Black Walnut ~
~ White Sage ~
~ Bladderpod ~
~ Date Palm ~
~ Toyon ~
~ Holly Leaf Cherry ~
~ Our Lord’s Candle ~
~ Mesquite ~
~ Weeping Willow ~
~ Tanbark Oak ~
~ Pinyon Pine ~
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2. BARRIO RECUERDO Group members: Marc E. , Saul N. Term : Spring 2018
AutoCAD Rhino 3D Photoshop Illustrator
> El Sereno, located 6 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, is a predominantly working class Latino neighborhood currently experiencing shifts in its social and communal fabric. Many of the community’s older buildings and infrastructure have recently been proposed for redevelopment through means of a bioscience corridor, and opportunities for public engagement have presented themselves at a crucial stage in the future growth of El Sereno.
Diagram A - Community Spatial Zone 09
Diagram B - Existing Site Corridors
Project Site - Existing Recycle Centers n.t.s
> I have spent one whole quarter analyzing the corridor’s waste conditions how it has become a huge environmental problem that affect the air, soil, and groundwater of the community. I was able to map out the existing and active recycling centers on the site to propose a new network self-sustainable recycle centers that use waste to do more than just recycle but also producing clean eco-fuel. 10
Site Plan n.t.s
2x3’ Concrete Planter Organic Waste Bin *Compost Fertilizer Recycled Wooden Pallet *Bike Rack
Diagram C - Sit n’ Grow Bench
- This passive design is to provide public seating, protective shading, and bins to collect recycle and organic waste. 11
Our objective is to design a network consist of biking, public transportation, and green infrastructures to connect neighborhoods along with outdoor activities while promoting local businesses. There will be designated outdoors seating with shading made from recycling materials featuring designated waste bins. We also designed a great recycling center right in the middle of the project site to encourage community members in collecting and keeping the streets clean and safe. This center will host classes to educate the locals about the science behind the process of recycling materials, in which some of those will be use in the same Biomedical Technology companies right inside the city.
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3. THE iBENCH
AutoCAD Rhino 3D
Group members: Nayon K. , Masae S. Term : Winter 2017
Our vision is to produce a multi-purpose bench that reflects our needs as landscape architecture students. This creates seating that allows the students to take a break from their studio. Our bench has a folding function so when it is folded this allows two people to sit back-to-back allowing the individuals to themselves. When the bench is unfolded, it spans to a 6-foot long platform that can be used for one to lie down and rest. Conversely, it can seats multiple people allow it to be a communal platform.
I : Communal
II : Back-2-Back
III : Resting
3’- 2”
3’- 2”
1’- 6” 61/2” Galvanized Carriage Bolt
Detail A : Beam, joist, and post 13
Detail B : Bench Unfolded Section
36” W - Seating
18” H - Backing
rmrest 12” W - A
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MATERIAL : > 4x4” Douglas Post > 2x4” Douglas & Redwood > 2x3” Pine > 2x2” Redwood > 6 1/2” Galvanized Carriage Bolt > Galvanized Nut > Construction/Wood Screw > Red Mahogany Wood Stain (oil-based) > Gloss Polyurethane (oil-based) > Medium/Smooth Sandpaper > Wood Glue > Welding Epoxy > Wood Putty > Cordless Drill/Driver Kit > Miter Saw > Clamps > T-square > Level > Kreg Jig
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1’- 4”
41/2” #10 Exterior Wood Screw
Metal Hinge 1’- 6”
11/2”
7”
Detail C : Metal hinge (Bench Unfold)
Detail D : Backing & Armrests 14
4. WEASEL PATCHIN’ Term : Senior Capstone Studio - Spring 2019
AutoCAD Rhino 3D Photoshop InDesign
The Wildlife Pilot Study project is located within the Hollywood Hills between the 405 Freeway and the 101 Highway along the Mulholland Drive. - Pilot area will serve to test potential regulations that could be adapted for future Protection Areas for Wildlife - Potentialprotectionsand regulations to achieve improved biodiversity, resiliency, and sustainability. - This unique area has an abundance of open space and balances natural areas with urbanized development
LEGEND SPECIES MOVEMENT AXON CALL-OUT PROTECTED TREE (i.e. Walnut, Sycamore, Oak)
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Male (oz) : 4.0 Female (oz) : 3.5 CANADA NORTH AMERICA
BEHAVIOR: - Active yearlong; nocturnal and diurnal - It is a solitary animal that most active in the night, but it also comes out in the day. It can climb trees and is a good swimmer. It uses lots of different vocalizations including squeals, squeaks, trills and purrs.
Avg. Length : 8 - 12 in.
SOUTH AMERICA
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Their burrows and nests are in hollow logs, rock piles, and under barns. Sometimes instead of building a new nest, long-tailed weasels take over the burrow of one of their prey.
Through site analysis and specie profiling, my design will address (1) appropriate setbacks, (2) permeable fencing design for wildlife connectivity, and (3) landscape planting to promote wildlife habitat and prevent wildfire. This will help manage and conserve biological resources by potentially regulating development and wildlife habitats within these areas.
Site Typology : Open Space
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8’ Canopy 6’ Canopy 20’ Canopy
10’ Canopy
6’ Canopy
6’ Canopy
6’ Canopy
6’ Canopy
2.5’x2.5’ raised beds
6’ Canopy
3x5’ raised beds
42” Fence (Front)
8’ Canopy 6’ Canopy 16’ Canopy 12’ Canopy
10’ Dry Creek KEY: TE - Trash Enclosure WA - Work Area/Composting
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WF - Water Feature
Schematic Planting Plan n.t.s
20’ 10’ 20’
10’
10’
Setback A: 50’ Setback A: 25’
Proposed Development
Proposed Development
Conceptual Site Plan
PROPOSAL - With a total cumulative of 60’ side setbacks between two residents. It allows a minimum of 10’ patch for wildlife connectivity.
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BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME *Trees
*Shrubs
*Groundcover
HEIGHT
SPREAD
WUCOLS
SETBACK
COMMON FACTS
CA Walnut Juglans californica
15 - 25 ft.
20 ft.
Very Low
6 ft.
Drought tolerant, root fungus resistant
California Sycamore Platanus racemosa
35 - 40 ft.
35 - 40 ft.
Moderate
6 ft.
Food resource , nesting habitat, timber
Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia
40 - 45 ft.
40 - 45 ft.
Very Low
8 ft.
Drought tolerant, food resource, timber
Mexican Elderberry Sambucus mexicana
15 ft.
20 ft.
Very Low
6 ft.
Food resource, medicinal, textile
CA Sagebrush Artemisia californica
3 ft.
3 ft.
Very Low
3 ft.
Fragrance garden, drought tolerant
Coyote Brush Baccharis pilularis
4 - 6 ft.
6 - 8 ft.
Low
4 ft.
Nectar garden, drought tolerant
Hollyleaf Cherry Prunus ilicifolia
8 - 10 ft.
8 - 10 ft.
Very Low
4 ft.
Bird garden, food resource
White Sage Salvia apiana
3 ft.
3 ft.
Very Low
3 ft.
Fragrance garden, drought tolerant
California Fuchsia Epilobium canum
1 - 3 ft.
2 - 4 ft.
Very Low
2 ft.
Pollination garden, perennials
Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens
1 - 3 ft.
2 - 4 ft.
Low
2 ft.
Dry stream bed, seasonal flooding
Planting Schedule
01. CA Walnut Juglans californica
02. California Sycamore Platanus racemosa
03. Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia
04. Mexican Elderberry Sambucus mexicana
05. CA Sagebrush Artemisia californica
06. Coyote Brush Baccharis pilularis
07. Hollyleaf Cherry Prunus ilicifolia
08. White Sage Salvia apiana
09. California Fuchsia Epilobium canum
10. Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens
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I. Functionality Permeable Privary Gabion Cage 8” Concrete Footing
Aesthetic
3/4” Rebar
II. Model / Make
6” Stone Compact
Prefab
D.I.Y
III. Material Import
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12”
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Fence Construction Detail
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B 6’ - 0”
C 6”
10’ - 6”
MATERIAL : A - 1/2” Steel Cable B - 2” x 4” x 3/4” Pressure Treated Lumber C - 16” x 16” Gabion cage with small to medium stone rocks
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5. EMBER Term : Fall 2017
Maya 3D Rhino 3D Vray Render Photoshop
My name is Ember. Despite all odds, I emerges out from a hazardous condition that otherwise could be too deadly for others. According to the locals, before I came along my Mother was very sick, the village was deteriorating, and this somehow had to do with my absent father figure. I consider the trees my brothers and the running stream my sister. According to biologists, I have great potentials to define the new beauty of Nature not too far off from my Mother. One day at a time, I am building a strong relationship with old and new neighbors. Before I let you go, I want to thank you for polluting because without these careless actions I might not even exist. 24
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6. LIVING MEMORIES Our vision : Create spaces where the community can create memories with their families, express themselves creatively and spaces accommodate the needs of students.
Term : Summer 2017
AutoCAD Rhino 3D Photoshop Illustrator
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C. Intellectual
This area’s specifications make it an ideal location for the Library of Longevity. It can be easily accessed by both the residents living outside Dashilar and those inside.
B *B. Memories
A common courtyard hutong that provide a community garden. It is accessible on two streets and to the community. The space has great sunlight and circulation.
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Site Plan n.t.s
Wayfinding is also an issue that affected the locals and their business. The complexity of hutongs makes it harder for people to maneuver through all the street.
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The image (top right) of my hand next to the winter melon leaf provide a sense of texture, scale, and context of the site. The softness of my palm and the leaf can give a sense of how smooth it might be. The veins on my palm and the veins on the leaf also shows a close relationship human have with nature.
Medium Tre es 6’ Hanging Vine
15’ Medium Tree
25’ Large Tree
Section - Streetscape analysis n.t.s
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Diagram A - Ventilation System (Summer) During summer, the canopy opens up for natural ventilation (Automatic Opening Ventilation System) while the vines provide additional shade.
Diagram B - Ventilation System (Winter) During winter, the vine leaves would fall off allowing sunlight to penetrate the Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based plastic polymer that offers a creative and lightweight alternative to glass cladded canopy. Meanwhile, the openings will closed up that allow more heat to be trapped underneath for warmth.
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01 - Recycled rain gutter
02 - Recycled wood pallet
03 - Window screen mesh
One of our design interventions was to repurpose the existing community center into a community lathe garden that can be open up to have indoor and outdoor interactions. This will allow other activities to take place, such as: farmer market, art and craft workshops, gardening classes, etc. This could be where the community not only to socialize but also share their knowledge on planting with one another.
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7. ABROAD >Duration 5.5 Weeks
>Multidiscipline
Architecture , Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning
Beijing
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Shanghai
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>Destination
1. China - Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai 2. Japan - Tokyo (Ginza, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Harajuku) Yokohama, Kyoto, Osaka, Naoshima
START : June 26, 2017 IV. From a base of 15 to 50 feet, the Great Wall rose some 15-30 feet high and was topped by ramparts 12 feet or higher; guard towers were distributed at intervals along it. With the death of Qin Shi Huang and the fall of the Qin dynasty, much of the Great Wall fell into disrepair. After the fall of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), a series of frontier tribes seized control in northern China.
V. After Beijing, we headed south-bound to SuZhou, which is the ancient city of many traditional and royal Chinese gardens. Our last visit was at the Suzhou Museum by I.M. Pei. He is the first Chinese-American architect to made it out of China. He translated the fluidity of natural landscape into elements of design in a very geometrical museum. My favorite town on this trip has to be Tongli. It is a very unique and aesthetic water town because life is like a boat on water, there will be up and down but it will keep you moving forward.
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I. North China University of Technology (NCUT) was the campus that we all lived and studied for the first part of the trip. It is located 16.5 Km (10 mi) west of Tiananmen Square. For the first 3 weeks, I lived in a dorm on campus with another roommate. Our class would meet three times a week. This year, we have 4 different project groups total as a class. My group consists of 5 architect students, 2 landscape students, and 1 urban planning student.
II. At each historical architecture or ancient garden site visit, everyone have to produce 2 sketches that capture the mood, texture, or aesthetic of the place. The other assignment that we also have to do is photography. Left - Sketch of the Forbidden City Right - Hall of Abstinence of Temple of Heaven
III. From this trip, I have learned that design has no boundaries, even if we all can’t speak the same language. As the image to the right show my fellow landscape classmate sharing an intimate photo with a local resident. We use the ‘Google Translation’ mobile app to communicate and nagivate through the narrow alleys of the Hutongs. We learned that the locals people are lacking spaces to have a garden or participate in outdoor activities due to the poor site conditions.
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END : Aug 1, 2017
VI. The second and last part of our trip is Japan. Even though, we were only there for 10 days, we were all able to make the best out of it. My journey continues with traveling to cities like Kyoto, Naoshima, Osaka, and Tokyo. Japan has to be my favorite country that I have ever visited because it is not only rich in culture and food but also in its high-quality society. It is a nation built on order and uniformity. This country has one of the top and best technologies in the world from public transportations to hygiene innovations.
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ABOUT My name is John. This collection of works is progress statement of my educational journey in landscape architecture. These works highlight comprehensive understanding of the cultural and physical processes that shape environments and envision creative design solutions that realize the complexities of the modern landscape.
Updated August 2019
714.820.3033 john.tee.nguyen @ gmail.com