ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Kenneth Cheng Selected Works University Of Virginia 2014-2017
KENNETH CHENG Summary
Education
Deadline driven architect motivated by challenging tasks. Works well independently as well as collaboratively.
University Of Virginia
Info Permanent Address: 196 Syosset Woodbury Rd Syosset, Ny 11791
Third Year: Bachelor of Science in Architecture Expected May 2018 GPA: 3.4 Honors: Dean’s List Pre-Professional Concentration Civil Engineering Minor
Academic Experience Breaking BIM | Montebello 321
Temporary Address: 2104 Jefferson Park Ave Apt. c Charlottesville, VA 22903
Cell: (917) 868-8698
Email: kenc427@gmail.com
Seth McDowell | August 2016 - December 2016 • Acquired knowledge of Revit and its project interface, as well as parametric dimensioning analysis within the family editor. • Obtained experience in both Revit rendering techniques and Adobe Photoshop, and learned to utilize each program’s distinct customization components.
Foundation Studio III | Blurring Spatial Limits Studio Carr | January 2016 - May 2016 • Gained research skills and prepared computer aided drawings such as plans, sections, and axonometrics to create a system of presenting works. • Started building models to provide a better understanding of how the site works and the different elements that go into the design process.
Skills Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD Grasshopper Rhinoceros 5.0 Revit Maxwell Microsoft Office V-Ray VectorWorks
Work Experience COUNTER/DELIVERY/SERVER/BUSSER | LA BOTTEGA | ROSLYN, NY May 2015 - August 2016 • Gained both communication and listening skills by interacting with customers. • Developed leadership skills by teaching co-workers how to operate machinery.
OFFICE ASSISTANT | COPYSITE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY | LIC, NY June 2014 - September 2014 • Allocated time efficiently by meeting task deadlines and reorganizing financial records.
Table of Contents
Project 1 The River Monastery
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W.G. Clark Fall 2016 Research Studio I
Project 2 Blurring Spatial Limits Iann Carr Spring 2016 Foundation Studio III
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Model
The River Monastery
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Research Studio I Fall 2016 Studio Clark University of Virginia
Urban Context Monk Cells Library Jam Shop Kitchen Refectory Chapel Chapter Room Meditation Room
Location: Chapel Island in Richmond, VA
The River Monastery emerges from nature as not only a social condenser for monks but a destination for the city inhabitants. Because of its verticality, each floor is divided to satisfy the necessities of a monastery as well as encourage interaction between the monks. The monastery is placed stategically to line up orthogonally to a certain gathering space in the city. 2
Plan | Section
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Ground Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
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Meditation Room Chapter Room Chapel Refectory Kitchen Monk Cells
Rendering
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Model
Blurring Spatial Limits
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Foundation Studio III Spring 2016 Studio Carr University of Virginia
Urban Context
Pedestrian Crossing
Pedestrian Crossing
Existing Buildings
Proposed Buildings
Linking Spaces
Total # of Bedroom Units: 92
Circulation
Location: Preston Avenue in Charlottesville , VA
Unit Types: A) Family (150 ft2) B) Student (105 ft2)
Space exists in many dimensions, whether it occupies a boundary within a structure or it flows freely in the atmosphere. Throughout the site, the space between interior and exterior becomes blurred where little pockets of courtyards are positioned central to the units of a building, not only allowing a circulation of air but also people. The courtyards are then taken into a larger scale where it is applied throughout the whole block.
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Site Plan | Site Section
Third Floor Plan
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Axonometric Diagram
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Building Plan | Building Section
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Third Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
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Rendering
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