P O R T F O L I O H U N G
T H A N H
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HUNG THANH DANG Title
Architect | Lecturer B.Arch | M.Arch | PhD Date of birth 28|10|1984 National Vietnamese Address 55, Spring street, Huddersfield, UK HD1 4AZ Email hung.dangarch@gmail.com thanhhung84mt@yahoo.com Telephone +44 77 190 14 187
Education 2015 – 2020 PhD Thermal comfort, passive responsive design, energy efficiency University of Huddersfield, UK 2011 – 2012 M.Arch Environmental Design in Architecture University of Nottingham, UK 2002 – 2007 B.Arch Architecture Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Short courses 2017 Certificate “The Autodesk Building Performance Analysis” AUTODESK 2015 Certificate “The Vietnam Clean Energy Program” By United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ministry of Construction 2011 Certificate “Green Architecture: Idea, Design, and Practice” By HCM city urban development management support center – PADDI, France 2008 Certificate “Energy Efficient Design for Construction” By The National University of Singapore and The Energy Conservation Center of Ho Chi Minh City
Teaching experience 2017 – 2019 Personal tutor RIBA + University of Oxford Brookes, UK Course of RIBA Certificate 2016 – 2018 Teaching assistant School of Art Design & Architecture, the University of Huddersfield Instructor Huddersfield, UK
for master students – module of TMA 1412 – Sustainable and Bioclimatic Design
for master students – module of TMA 1414 – Advanced Construction and Building Analysis
2008 – 2015 Lecturer/Instructor Department of Architecture, HCMC University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Studio tutorial for BA 1st-3rd year
Lectures to BA 3rd year – Natural Lighting Design in Architecture
BA 4th year – Architecture and Environment
Research 2019, 2020 Reviewer World Congress – Façade Tectonics Los Angeles, USA 2018 Research assistant Project “Health and well-being in Shophouse Dwellings of SE Asia” funded by URF (The Royal Society University Research Fellowship)
Institution: University of Huddersfield, leader: Prof Adrian Pitts
2015 – 2017 Researcher Project “Orientation of Architecture Development in Mekong Delta in Vietnam” funded by Vietnamese Government
Institution: Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, leader: Department of Architecture
Practical experience 2012 – 2015 2010 – 2011
Senior architect Architect
Serenity - holding Company, HCMC Professinal in projects of hospitality, residential, and leisure buildings Conceptual design and design development of architectural, planning, and landscape sides
2007 – 2010 Architect HTA + Pizzini Architectural Company, HCMC Professional in projects of hospitality, residential, commercial and cultural buildings
Conceptual design and design development of architectural side
2006 – 2007 Placement Oz Décor Studio, HCMC As an architectural assistant in interior design 2005 – 2006 Placement Skyline Architectural Studio, HCMC As an architectural assistant in architectural design
01 Academic projects Introduce the projects designed and created in the bachelor and master courses within 2002 - 2007 and 2011 - 2012
2007
Graduation project - Contemporary Art Centre
2011
Sun terrace - Nottingham Contemporary
2012
Zcars - Sustainable housing design project Case study research - The New Art Exchange, Nottingham
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Category
Graduation project, 2007 Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
Contemporary Art Center is one strong point of this whole new city in Thu Thiem peninsula because of its position with central lake, convenient proximity, landscape system, accesibiility. This building includes various functions: indoor and outdoor exhibition of diverse art, auditorium, public spaces, bookstore, management, library, and gardens. The structure has two blocks. The first 5-storey block exhibits a huge number of distinct artworks. Its center is a hexagon atrium that connects all exhibition spaces.The second block contains offices and service rooms, especially, an attractive red egg integrated into this block is a theatre. A part of egg volume is opened out of terrace on the first floor. Between two blocks is a communitive space where everybody can meet and discuss events, information about art. By analysing the local climate, environment, standards, views, efficiency, other factors around the building, the modern art center is created to be satisfied with environmental conditions influencing the building. Besides, communication between people and art, people together is increased. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis presentation Skills
Architectural/urban/interior/structural design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, model making, sketching, presentation, analysis
Architecture and design Special exhibition Graphic works Video art, Sculpture Installation Cafe lounge Theatre Painting Phototography art works Music and dance Performance art Communicative space Education Gallery Restautant Commercial area
1. Main entrance 2.. Communicative space 3. Studying + Offices 4. Indoor exhibition spaces 5. Cafe terrace 6. Sculpture garden 7. Parking 8. Main square 9. Gardens 10. Outdoor exhibition 11. Theatre
Master plan
Master ground floor
Section
DANCING WITH LIGHT & SHADOW Category
Small public space - Sun Terrace, 2011 Building
Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, Nottingham, UK Descriptions
The Sun Terrace is a part of Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, which creates a space of communication and inspiration not only for artists but for all people. This is a beautiful palce; however the view from the plaza is not really inspiring. So, exploration of interesting views, the new idea finds out an interesting journey for the Sun Terrace and looks at natural environment around the terrace. The space connects to nature through air breezes and natural light. The terrace is adjacent to the cafĂŠ. This area is accessed from two sides. When the weather is good the plaza is used to serve cafe and foods for customers from 12pm to 12am. The proposal defines some objectives: integrate the space with the current museum, use this area for exterior exhibitions and display information about current or next events, raise the public characteristic of this space, enlarge the existing view, bring the attraction through green elements, provide an impressive canopy with light structure, special shape, and translucent roof. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, investigation, presentation Skills
Architectural/environmental design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, model making, sketching, presentation, surveying, analysis
Elevation
Floor plan
Section
ZCARS HOUSING SERENITY Category
Comprehensive Design Project, 2012 Honors
Nominated for The Best Environmental Design Award and The Best PV Panel Design Award Location
Nottingham, UK Descriptions
This studio design module provides an opportunity for students to develop their design skills to an advanced level by addressing the resolution of a complex building project. The module aims to develop the core skills expected of a Part 2 architecture student and places the emphasis on integrative design. The area of site is 1.9 hectare. This is a complex project involving an area of terrace houses with fronr garden and garden on the top and saled or rented apartments and commercial services and retails. Besides that, there are some facilities for local habitants: public gardens, kindergarden, retails, restaurants, and fitness. This project is considered under many factors of urban, architecture, human, environment to target towards sustainability of society, comfort, and energy. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, master plan, formal analysis, calculations, presentation Skills
Architectural/environmental/detial/urban design, model making, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, verbal presentation, numerical analysis, energy/water calculations
Apartments
Site location
Type 1
Type 2
Detached houses
Plaza
Apartments
The proposal
Type 1
Lower floor
Upper floor
Sections
Type 2
Lower floor
Upper floor
Sections
Back elevation
Front elevation
Application of technologies
Water treatment, food waste recycle, hot water
Ventilation, renewable energy, rainwater recycle
Environmental design
Summer solstice
Winter solstice
Natural lighting study
Summer solstice
Equinox
Winter solstice
WINDOW DESIGN ON LIGHTING Category
Case study on natural lighting design, 2012 Building
The New Art Exchange, Nottingham, UK Descriptions
In the early design process, architects do not usually regard to daylight strategies thoroughly. Hence, they underestimate opportunities to understand effects of those strategies in achieving a desirable luminous environment in the building. For any daylight solution applied, visual comfort should be considered at two main aims: providing a good vision for activities, a good-looking space and decreasing discomfort of glare and unbalance of brightness. By the case - the New Art Exchange in Nottingham, the research investigated the interaction of windows and the attractive visual environment in terms of the unity of fenestration design and occupant activities and visual needs according to each particular function of interior spaces. Window features: shape, size, orientation, and position were analysed to find indoor desirable lighting conditions in related to climatic patterns. To examine spatial experiences, the luminous environment, design strategies of the building and understand occupant sensations, field surveys and measurements were carried out, along with numerical analysis. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, investigation, data curation, presentation, writing Skills
Environmental design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, model making, sketching, presentation, surveying, numerical analysis
Urban context
Daylighting design
Capture of natural light
02 Competition projects Introduce the projects submitted for the national and international design competitions within 2006 - present
2006
ICI Colour Design Competition - “Mobile House”
2007
Le Thanh Ton neighbourhood
2011
FuturArc Prize - The Project 1000R - “3 Seasonal Story” The New West Coach Station, Ho Chi Minh City
2012
ISOVER Competition - “Regeneration” PLAYE-SCAPEs - “Ambiguty in Balance”
2014
Hoang Sa Museum, Danang Student Charrette, WAF - “The Storage of Natural Life”, Singapore Zero Net Energy - “Embracing”, San Francisco, USA
2015
Homeless Cover Project - “Suspended XÓM” FuturArc Prize - “Home to Street - Inside Out”
2016
Tiny Homes, Chicago, USA Space for Future Education - “PeriPolis”, Makhachkala, Russia Volta School, Ashanti, Ghana Think Outside the Lunchbox - “Seasonal Sensations”, USA
2018
PLEA - “Shelters for Adjustments”, Hong Kong
2019
Student Charrette, WAF - “Life Jacket Towers”, Amsterdam, Netherlands
MOBILE HOUSE Competition
Dulux ICI Competition, 2006 Honor
N/A Description
ICI Color Competition is organised annually for students, who are interested in the creativity of colors, by ICI Dulux. In 2006, the trendy colors were divised innto five topics: Exquisite line, Reprocessing, Simpleness, Strong creation, Cool space. The porposal picked “Strong creation� with using strong and solid colors, furniture of free forms, shiny stuff under the effect of dramatic light. Mobile House proposed a spiral structure embracing all interior spaces. The main twisted structure is formed by two elements, which differ in the surface reflection: matt and polish. The gloss surface reflects vividly all images of furniture on it. In addition, colorful furniture is strong points of space on a context of white and metal colors. Colors of furniture and decoration have a high contrast: yellow, red, white, off-white, dark green; additionally, their surfaces are different in reflection and roughness and tenderness: stainless steel, paint, composite, transparent plastic, colored glass. Their free installation plays an important role with a purpose to create a world of colors, optimism, confidence in life and a contemporary breath. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural/interior design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics
TRANSLUCENT Competition
Residential Regeneration by UAH + Tokyo University, 2007 Honor
First Prize Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
The proposal renovates a messy group’s buildings by an order of functions inside the whole envelope. There are two blocks: one in the front and another in the back. An atrium is in between them. For the new layout, the building has 3 storeys: the ground floor is a life museum and upper floors are housing. The behind block is higher, it provides more occupancies. The atrium is cleaned and reused by a public garden, where people communicate and play together instead of an untidy parking of motorbikes. The old three story buildings were built in nineteenth century in Saigon with the style of Barocco. The existing structure is preserved. Old walls and columns are remained completely. Current narrow shops on the ground floor are renewed by the shops, which are set back 2 meters and connected together. Visitors can pass through these shops of handmade souvenirs and catch by eyes how they can do. Before renovation, the Barocco facade was rebuilt strangely. So, in the new scheme, the details of facade are recovered and conserved for an unity of facade. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, presentation Skills
Architectural/urban design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, verbal presentation, teamwork, model making
Open common spaces
Vertical circulation
Site location
Cross section
Extended green area
Translucent view
Space for life museum
Space for retails
Space for restaurants
Spatial transformation
3 SEASONAL STORY Competition
FuturArc Prize - The Project 1000R, 2011 Honor
Citation Award Location
Dong Thap, Vietnam Descriptions
Three Seasonal Story is delivered throughout 3 factors: Ecological environment: The peace due to harmony, balance between people and the natural environment by creating the balance of the ecosystem of wetlands periodically, protecting Biological diversity, using efficiently local materials for construction of buildings and activities, exploiting the advantages of natural conditions. Socio-cultural environment: Peace of the community is a human intertwined link to share and support farmers in daily life and daily production, hence every family in the community is
feeling be safe from the harsh elements of natural conditions. Economy: The peace by stable economic conditions, due to the attention of the living space of production factors, short and long term production. Proverb folk have a saying “Live in peace then work in contentment”. People have Season of peace when they can live in a peaceful environment, can establish harmony between the three elements of sustainable development: natural ecological environment, Socio-Cultural and Economic conditions. At that point, “Seasons of Peace” will come true and cover throughout both seasons of nature. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, investigation Skills
Architectural/environmental/detail/urban design, numerical analysis, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, teamwork
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5 4
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Family - 1 generation1 2
1. Front court 2. Main house 3. Timber 4. Low plant fencing 5. Fruit garden 6. Vegetable lanes 7. Pond 8. Banana plants 9. Back court 10. Pergola 11. Waste treatment 12. Poultry house 13. Coconut plants 14. Rainwater tanks
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11 4
Family - 2 generations
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6
10
12
5
13
Typical master floor plan
Family - 3 generations
Adaptive housing modules
Typical section
Ecological residential model
Coconut palm leaves Tram roof beams
PV panels
Bracing bamboo bars
Coconut deck
Top-hung window
Stone square
Tram columns Tram beams
Bamboo partition
Bamboo curtain wall
Tram slab beam Floating tanks
Building elements
In the dry season
In the flooding season
In the average water rise
In the extreme condition
NEW WEST COACH STATION Competition
The New West Coach Station, by SAMCO, 2011 Honor
Shortlist (Top 5) Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
The investors expect a new coach station to be a mixed-use building and an important facility of the city. The new terminal shows efficiency in orginising a complex transport system. Natural light and wind are two key factors optimised in the concept. The building targets toward sustainability in the relationship between four aspects: innovative design, practical building, energy saving, friendly environment. The whole site of 114,731sqm is located in residential quarter of Tan Quy Tay. Currently, the existing coach station shows many disadvanatges: small capacity, a lack of services, less effective operation, downgrading infrastructure, and pollution. The proposal suggests solutions to respond to the above problems. The six-story building contains various functions: departure and arrival teminals, waiting rooms, lougne, information desks, ticketboxes, hotels, restaurants, shops, services of disable people, relaxing gardens. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, analysis, presentation Skills
Architectural/environmental/urban design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, verbal presentation, teamwork
Site location
Level 5 Office + Hotel
Massing Main square
Main building
Petrol station Sky garden Arrival zone
Departure gates
Level 4 Off ice
Level 3 Retails + F&B
Level 2 Retails + F&B
Level 1 Arrival
Ground floor Main lobby + Departure
Basement 1 Parking + Service
Basement 2 Parking + Service Customers’ parking
Maintenance centre
Technical centre Coach parking Departure parking
Master plan
Spatial diagram
NOTTINGHAM BASIN REGENERATION Competition
ISOVER Student Competition, 2012 by ISOVER Honor
Shortlist (Top 8 UK) Location
Nottingham, UK Descriptions
The project achieves harmony between old values of the site developed in the Industrial stage and new features of a modern Nottingham. In addition, the project strongly connects with neighbourhoods in city and desires a new lifestyle in environmental adaptation. Total site area is 4.7 hectare including basin and two preserved Victorian Houses. In the past, here, it was one of developed industrial areas along to Trent River. Now, it is derelict. Primary design Aims: • Propose a new scheme for residences meets ISOVER Multi-Comfort House and Passive House requirements • Connect to identical values of the site and facilities of city • Optimise of environmental design strategies for comfort • Provide delight and lifetime for occupants and increase their communication and connect in the settlement • Achieve energy efficiency Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, master plan, presentation Skills
Architectural/environmental/detail/urban design, graphics, 2D/3D drawing, model making, sketching, analysis, present
Master plan
Site location
Regeneration of warehouse
Section 2-2
Section 1-1
Ground floor
Lower studio plan
Upper studio plan
Typical house
Ground floor
Level 1
Study on natural light
12:00 Equinox
12:00 Summer solstice
12:00 Winter solstice
Environmental design strategies
Equinox
Summer solstice
Winter solstice
AMBIGUTY IN BALANCE Competition
PLAY E-SCAPEs Competition, 2012 by BUILDING TRUST Honor
N/A Location
Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
This competition is a chance for us to observe again values of life in our city. The project is Ambiguity in Balance. “Ambiguity” brings many meanings in architecture, space and culture of the Vietnamese. “Ambiguity” likes as one of Vietnamese cultural and human characteristics. The proposal focuses on four factors: Planning, Education, Society and Environment. Planning: The proposal connects all activities around the site. A central part of the market is opened and allows to go through. The sidewalk is widen more for various activities. Education: Vietnamese tradition and culture are brought vividly for city citiziens, especially young generation. The use of local materials show colorful beauty of life, which inspires their love with culture more. Society: The new landscape is a bridge to connect people together. Environment: The design regards environmental strategies, local and recycled materials, and urban comfort. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, master plan, formal analysis, resources Skills
Architectural/landscape/environmental design, urban design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, analysis, teamwork
Food shops Shophouses Other services Residences Art galleries Offices Hotels
Building facilities
Existing circulation
After 1975s In 1920s In 1914
Future circulation
Historical buildings
Proposal
Walking Kios Street foods Playful seats Playground Green spaces Shops Food shops
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
- Restrict vehicles - Propose green lanes - Regenerate exiting public spaces
- Open a thorough pathway to connect three blocks and activitties from left to right side. - Renew a part of market roof
- Grow shade trees to provide shadow, reduce solar impacts - Enlarge sidewalks for new needs - Open a space in the central market
- Organise various activities and events along walking paths - Revitalise atmosphere around buildings
Section - Phan Chu Trinh street
Section - Phan Boi Chau street
HOANG SA MUSEUM Competition
Hoang Sa Museum Honor
N/A Location
Da Nang, Vietnam Descriptions
Mass of the museum is a cubic located sloping 30 degree due to vertical line. lmage represent as an island being overcome huge waves. The main facde of building faces to the sea, looks forward to further islands of the country. Environmental design strategies are applied for the museum in consideration in two seasons. The study is around impacts of solar radiation, wind rainfall, and flooding to create a building that adapts changes of climate. The building is only a strong cubic mass looking to the front like as power and spirit of the Vietnamese Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis Skills
Architectural/environmental design, analysis, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, teamwork
Site location
View points
Sun path + win directions Site analysis
In normal condition
In flooding
Response to prevailing winds Respond to physical factors
Master plan
Section 1-1
Sub-basement
Section 2-2
G
Ground floor
Section 3-3
Level 1
South - southwest elevation
Level 2
East - southeast elevation
THE STORAGE OF NATURAL LIFE Competition
World Architectural Festival 2014, Singapore Honor
First Prize Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
In a context of troublesome urban spaces, an abandoned airport provides a great opportunity for creation. Our team approached the airport to be a long-term strategy to support other areas within the city under the process of reconstruction of the infrastructure to establish a better life and a better environment. It can be understood as a storage into a house, which gives a free space for all stuff and furniture while rooms are renovated alternately. Compare to the city scale, the city storage accommodates people, precast structures, and plants while they wait for their homes to be transformed to a higher degree of living standard. The reconstruction taken place in the city goes through generations of people coming in and go out of the project. Having lived in the city for too long, people have lost the sense of connection to nature. Finally, after the mission of “a city storage�, the vacant space of airport is dedicated for lush forests. The period of 10-15 years for a generation of people living in here is enough for them to renew their love with nature. Hopefully, citizens will start to raise their voices in sustainable and green campaigns for a brighter future. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, formal analysis, mentor Skills
Architectural/environmental/urban design, analysis, teamwork, tutorial
EMBRACING LIMITS Competition
Zero Net Energy Housing, 2014 Honor
Honorable Prize Location
San Fransico, USA Descriptions
Technology, especially the internet, encourages people to believe the world’s resources are unlimited and that infinite consumption will make our lives better. The proposed design examines an alternative to such a commonly held belief system. Our design suggests that contentment can be achieved by embracing limitations. We envision developing a modern and interdependent village. One that will supply it’s own energy as well as provide basic/necessary services for the residents and for the community at large. Energy Self Sufficiency: The project achieves Zero Net Energy through conservation and advanced technology. Efforts to conserve begin at the building cell level. The rooms are compact. Leaving less distance between units in order to create more space for outdoor communal areas. Thus the energy that would have been used to heat and cool excess surplus space becomes unnecessary. The units are developed based on a 11’-6” module which allows for flexibility and layout variations. The concept is also adaptable to prefabrication. Through passive design this high-performance building absorbs solar energy to heat it in the winter and breathes in fresh air to cool it in the summer. The supplemental energy is provided through highly efficient
roof photovoltaic arrays, a solar thermal collector and a ground source heat pump. Site Strategy Service self sufficient: The buildings rest on the edges of the property enhancing the streetscape thereby welcoming shoppers and residents to the new development. This strategy also helps shelter the open spaces from street noise and the elements. The new building on parcel one defines the northern edge of the shopping center with pedestrian friendly walkway and bike lanes. Basic services are provided onsite allowing residents more time to spend with family and to participate in the community activities. A grocery store is located on top of the underground parking garage for the convenience of customers and residents above parcel two. The childcare facility proposed on the east side of parcel one will offer sunlight and easy access to the outdoor playground. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis Skills
Architectural/environmental design, numerical analysis, 2D drawing, graphics, teamwork
Site diagrams
Section through affordable 2 bedroom unit
Site plan
Section through parcel 1 looking west
Competition
Homeless Cover Project, 2015 Honor
N/A
SUSPENDED “XÓM”
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
It is not only a shelter,… They need a shade to protect from climatic features but they also need regards, sharing, respect and acceptance. “Xóm” may be translated by “hamlet” in English. This word brings a special emotion to the Vietnamese by various warm meanings and beautiful memories between neighbors. Everyone in “xóm” always shares joys and sorrows; and people tell their daily interesting stories to6 đe each other. The place likes as a sweet homeland song that each person feels believable, pleasure, secure and peaceful whenever he or she calls in mind and comes back. Consequently, this is the closest idea which our team would like to provide and apply for shelters of the homeless people. It is not only a shelter but also a home of the expatriates and the unfortunate people. Hopefully, our proposal will be a heartfelt response for their emotional story and honest dreams. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, mentor Skills Site location
Architectural design, 2D drawing, sketching, graphics, temawork, tutorial
Experimental cases
HOME to STREET INSIDE OUT Competition
FuturArc Prize 2015, Student Category Honor
The project was adopted from the research in master thesis, which was nominated for RIBA Award of Master Thesis 2012 Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
The idea is called “Home to Street – Insideout”. Cho Lon is seemed to be an urban and architectural heritage area in HCMC. The renovation will be considered from small scale of single houses to urban scale of streets, which is a chance to revitalize these streets, preserve vernacular archietcture, and improve the living environment of inhabitants in old shophousesrms. Each housing is the smallest cell of a city or a town but inhabitants and their activities inside dwellings show the soul of whole space from home to street. What will we do to create a good lifetime home for the occupants? So, the proposal should create the real living comfort for local people, inspiring spaces, social connection, delight to members in a family and a response of individual houses to a street. This is expectation of this project to a worthy desire of the local people. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, investigation, data curation Skills
Architectural/urban/environmental design, numerical analysis, surveying, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, model making
Site for case studies
Trieu Quang Phuc Street is one of the most ancient streets built in Cho Lon in the early 18th century. Many of old shophouses and religious buildings have been preserved within this area. This street is about 800 meters long and passes through three wards: 10, 11 and 12. Since the past, it have been a street of many Chinese traditional shops: lantern, Chinese herbal medicine, masks for the traditional dramas and decoration of Lion Dance. So, trading around is always busy and crowded. Many old buildings including dwellings, pagodas, temples and club-houses of the Chinese community are capturing values of traditional architecture and construction methods on this street. The alternation of the houses and buildings constructed in different historical stages with diversely architectural styles: original Chinese in the south, Chinese-French, colonial and tropical brings revitalisation for towns.
A three-step proposal
- Vernacular culture - Architectural features - Environmental impacts
Understanding
Investigation
- The indoor environment - Current spatial use - Users’ demand - Environmental performances
Application
- Responsive strategies - A proposed model - Further thinking & implementation
Research experiment with a case study - House No 111
STEP 1 - Understanding
Ground floor
Level 1 Original architecture
After renovation
Level 2 STEP 2 - Investigation
Overshadowing diagram
Current indoor daylight distribution
Daylighting design strategies of the current building
Thermal performances inside the current building
STEP 3 - Application
Base case
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Conditions: single glazed window with alu. frame, 200mm external walls, 100mm internal brick walls, exterior doors and windows are closed, interior windows are open all day
Back to a traditional way, the glass windows on east facade replaced by wooden shutters. A long opening organised above door of bedroom 4 plays a role of leeward outlet
The addition of overhead shading devices of rooflight not only still ensures the effect of stack ventilation but also prevents direct sunlight partly
For the family room and bedroom 3, solid walls facing the staircase transferred by a full wooden screen for family room and upper lattice wood screen for bedroom 3
In the back of house, a small void is organised from ground floor to roof; windows of bedrooms and bathrooms are opened to this void. The messy windows on west wall are removed.
Indoor daylight distribution after improvement
Comparison of thermal distribution between cases
The proposed model
Competition
The Tiny Homes, 2016 by AIA Chicago Honor
N/A Location of the project
Chicago, USA Descriptions
AN EXPERIMENTAL CASE
The project is an interesting experiment to familiarise different conditional occupants, design principles, and real values in architecture to humans. Within the site, there are total of 10 units, a common house, and public facilities. The design scheme shows affordable solutions to bring comfort, delight for users - young people; respond to environmental impacts; and to connect occupants’ communication. For master plan, a central green courtyard plays a role for the social connect of people and all units together. Applied to landscape design, the public space contains various outside activities for individuals and groups. The layout of housing units respond well to the sun path, microclimatic environment. The privacy and connection between units are concerened. For a single unit, the layout is practical to optimise utilisation and flexibility of space and to create smooth program indoors. Besides, the indoor comfort is maximised by applying a variety of passive design strategies: thermal mass, materials of high insulation capacity; thermal zoning; passive solar design; ventilation effects. Lifetime home design is incorporated through furniture setting and an effective program, which brings adaptation, flexibility, and accessibility for human activities. Contributions
Master plan
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis Skills
Architectural/environmental design, 2D drawing, sketching, graphics, teamwork, tutorial
Rainwater collection Insulated roof Daylight access Insulated external wall
Double glazing, low E windows Stack ventilation Partition wall to protect heat transfer
Thermal mass for floor Buffer zone
Passive design strategies
S1
S2
Section 1 S3
Typical floor plan Section 2
Main elevation Section 3
Side elevation
Environmental responses
Summer solstice
Diffused light
Sunlight is protected Stack ventilation
Winter solstice Diffused light Maximum of sunlight for heating
Heat trapped into the floor in morning & released at night
Summer solstice
Winter solstice
PERIPOLIS Competition
Space for Future Education, 2016 Honor
Shortlist Location of the project
Makhachkala, Russia Descriptions
Space for Future Education was an architectural workshop organised by thhe MARCH Lab and funded by Peri Foundation. The ambition of workshop was to find an intreesting idea for a mixed-use community house for local people in Makhachkala, Russia. This centre services various functions such as a flexible meeting room/cinema, a gallery, library, kids’ room, caferteria, classrooms, offices. The idea proposed a connect between the street in the front and the park in the back, between indoor and outdoor. The whole space on the ground floor is open entirely for eseasy human movement to organise open activities and classrooms. Other close spaces are elevated. Along the long shape of the site, one straight stair is positioned at the centre and it is wide enough to arrange steping seats for public events. It is also coupled with a courtyard for the access of natural light and wind and the natural dialogue. On the top, co-working spaces are playful with the designing manner of traditional houses in the region. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, presentation Skills
Architectural/environmental design, 2D/3D drawing, model making, sketching, graphics, leading, teamwork, verbal presentation
Site plan
Site boundary
Extrude + Duplicate
Transparency
Streching
Stepping
Mince
Set-back
Set-back
Integration of courtyards
Imitating
Homogeneity
Adaptation
Master ground floor
Ground floor
Level 1
Level 2
After 2nd day
After 3rd day
After 5th day
VOLTA SCHOOL Competition
Volta School Design in Ghana, 2016 Honor
N/A Location of the project
Ashanti, Ghana Descriptions
The school is named after the largest man-made lake in Ghana Volta. The school for 12-18 year students in Abetenim is a meaningful project bringing knowledge and a new life for local people under auspices of Nka Foundation. The proposal has a total of 13 studying units positioned alternatively with the existing vegetation. Each unit contains two classes, in which, each class has a capacity of 42 students. The master plan respects the current natural conditions: two large areas of palm trees are remained to moderate microclimate, the existing walkways are renovated as the main circulation, the central green area is revitalised by the central courtyard for school students and staffs. All classrooms and public facilities are arranged under the consideration of optimal wind flows. All steps in the construction of a typical unit and other blocks are based on three main factors – affordability, possibility, and environmental efficiency. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, formal analysis, mentor Skills
Architectural/environmental design, analysis, 2D drawing, sketching, graphics, teamwork, tutorial
Functionality
Ventilation
Green area
Master plan
Typical floor plan of classrooms
Use of local materials
Environmental designs
Spatial layout
Shading
Daylighting
Cross-ventilation
Natural ventilation
Water reuse Elevations
SEASONAL SENSATIONS Competition
Think Outside the Lunchbox, USA, 2016 Honor
Rank 29/150 Descriptions
Many studies have indicated that occupancy in air-controlled spaces, for example, working places in many hours can gradually lose employees’ sensations to the surrounding life, nature, and environment. They may be drowned in a boring environment with massive tasks. As a result, officers cannot find inspiration and energy to recycle themselves in their job. Furthermore, the quality of lunchboxes seems to be another factor for their productivity and delight. Idea of this project is “Seasonal Sensations” providing seasonal working environments, seasonal foods and seasonal activities into farms coupled with workplaces. This model desirably aims four results: healthy meals, increased inspiration, motivation, and low environmental impacts. All programs: fruits/vegetables’ gardens, studios, social dining, and recreational gardens will be adaptive to a grid system flexibly around a central seasonal community garden. Due to this mechanism, forms and spatial organization of occupied, ambiguous and open zones can be arranged easily to bring vitalization for the whole workplace, and curiousness and excitement for the users. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, design report Skills
Critical thinking, 2D/3D drawing, sketch, graphics, teamwork
Adaptive system
Spatial collaboration Occupied zone for working places and social dining areas are built up and collaborated adaptively and diversely on the standarded grid system. The spatial typologies can be changed seasonally and with various activities
Seasonal gardens Sensations of surrounding factors are always vital to the human. These may be lost when we are spending much time being in controlled working spaces. A seasonal farming working place will be a receptacle of cognitive, enjoyable, healthy, social & inspiring
Inspiring squares Vegetable and fruit gardens, recreational gardesn, common spaces and social dining spaces are organised flexibly to provide inspiration, comfort and enjoyment for occupants
SHELTERS FOR ADJUSTMENTS Competition
Passive and Low Energy Architecture 2018, Hong Kong Honor
The Most Potential Impact Award for Urban Design Location of the project
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
Along with global warming, the pressure of population and urbanisation is gaining the vulnerability of environment and human health. Existing impacts change land-use and behaviors of local people. Binh Dong Quay was a rich and busy trading place in Ho Chi Minh City in the 1900s. Influences of urbanisation and modern society are destroying memorial and historical values. The proposal finds an affordable, adaptive, and applicable concept. It is a combination of settlements, farms, and human factors. Seaosonal gardens are divised from the individual scale (a family) to the larger scale (a neighbourhood). Household gardens are connected to create a full ecosystem horizontally and vertically. In the food production’s process, agricultural wastes and water are reused. Agricultural activities motivate connect and communication of people, which changes the human lifestyle and behaviours on nature. Farms contribute the biodiversity and a cool and friendly environment for occupants. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, analysis, presentation
Binh Dong Quay
Skills
Architectural/environmental design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, analysis, verbal presentation
Site location
In good condition
In flooding condition
Adaptation to climate
Ecosystem of farms & communities
Typical floor plan
1-bedroom apartment
2-bedroom apartment
3-bedroom apartment
Growing & harvesting
Cooking & dining
Storing
Water reuse of typical unit
Water reuse of typical unit
Environmental design strategies
Water reuse of the whole building
LIFE JACKET TOWERS Competition
World Architectural Festival 2019, Amsterdam Honor
Shortlist (Top 6) Location of the project
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Descriptions
Facing topical problems in HCMC (thermal stress, pollution, flooding, degraded urban heritage), we desire to open dialogues between humans, heritage values, and nature; to adjust the current environment impacts; and to educate people how to cohabit with the issues. Giant water towers built ago 50 years are devised into a scheme of three phases: phase 1 – regenerate towers by life jacket towers, phase 2 – dissemination around the city, and phase 3 – develop an ecosystem of cohabitation towers. The old structure of towers is preserved. They are revitalized by new adaptive functions to normal and emergency scenarios. We create an evaporative air-conditioning system to mitigate urban climate. The tower structure has three subdivisions: a public space, special storages, a public shelter of theme creative spaces. The top of tower is a sky park to increase green areas reduced in the city, to filter the air, and to recover ecological diversity in the city. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, analysis, presentation Skills
Architectural/urban/environemntal design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, sketching, analysis, teamwork, verbal presentation
Story of abandoned water towers in Saigon
Clearwater supply was vital for the daily life of million urban citizens in Saigon between 1965-1975. However, the political issues related to colonial wars in Vietnam hold up the development of infrastructure systems around the city including water provision. The imbalance between supply and demand generated to build multi-scale “Water towers” across city districts to regulate pumping pressure from water plants. Over 50 years, the presence of those giant towers has been familiar with most Saigonese like the urban heritage, even when they have been abandoned. However, they have been called ‘rubbish’ of the city and confronted with destruction by the city planners. Many citizens have shown their sorrow when observing the current elimination of the towers.
Geometries of existing water towers
Transformation of original water towers
Integration of new uses in normal condition
Integration of new uses in emergency
The downdraught cooling machine
Dissemination
8 existing old water towers
An eco-system of Life Jacket Towers
03 Practical projects Introduce the practical projects developed with various building typologies within 2005 - present
01. Residential/Mixed-use projects 2007-2008
Phu My Hung residential projects such as CR5-1, CN8-2, CN7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Botanic 1 – High-rise apartment, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Botanic 2 – High-rise apartment, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Saigon Airport Plaza, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2009-2010
The 35 Thi Sach Apartment, Hanoi, Vietnam Saigon Pavilion, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Capital Land – Project S, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
02. Hospitality projects 2010-2011
Fusion Alya Phu Quoc resort, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Ecological Dai Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Fusion Suites Saigon Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Fusion Maia Ham Tan resort, Mui Ne Beach, Vietnam
2012-2014
Fusion Maia Cam Ranh resort, Nha Trang, Vietnam A La Carte Danang hotel, Da Nang, Vietnam
2019
Le Lai hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
03. Small projects 2009-2010
Charitable project - “Nha Be Community House”, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Casa Caffin Villa, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2012-2014
Sinh Hung office, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2015
Vung Tau Villa 1, Vung Tau, Vietnam Vung Tau Villa 2, Vung Tau, Vietnam Tien’s House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Minh’s House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The restaurant of Coach, Binh Duong, Vietnam
2016
Parents-in-law house, My Tho, Vietnam
2019
Serpentine Pavilion, London, UK
04. Interior projects 2009-2010
The penthouse apartment of A&B Tower, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2015
The restaurant of Thai Binh Group, Binh Duong, Vietnam The studio of Evolution 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05. Planning projects 2009-2010
Hoi An Village, Hoi An, Vietnam
2012-2014
Ngow Park, Nigeria
06. Landscaping projects 2012-2014
Fusion Maia Phu Quoc resort, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Alma Long Hai resort, Long Hai Beach, Vietnam Alya Hoi An resort, Hoi An, Vietnam
2015
Fusion Maia Sam Son resort, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
3.1 Mixed-use proje cts
MIXED-USE BUILDINGS Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage Descriptions
CR 5-1, CN 8-2, CN 7-2 are three in many luxury residential projects built in Phu My Hung neighbourhood in district 7, Ho Chi Minh City. They are located in the central part of the whole site within beautiful water surfaces and green lanes. Most buildings are mixed-use of two main functions: rental service and settlement. Retails and offices are situated on the lower floors for the use of local and outside occupants. Meanwhile, luxury apartments are into the tower. On the ground level, commercial and shopping spaces are connected together and open towards green lanes and public spaces. Referring to the standard of luxury apartments within the neighbourhood, their floor area is usually large; and all rooms of one flat have windows or windows and doors to catch the view and natural wind and light. Besides, the number of units on each floor is not many to optimise the privacy and service.
Site location
Contributions
Development, resources Skills
Design development, technical drawing, teamwork Year
2007-2008 (finished)
CN 8-2 Site area 6710 sq.m G.F.A 22,896 sq.m Built in 2009 Including 79 A-graded apartments
CR 5-1
CN 7-2
Site area 15,192 sq.m G.F.A 69,656 sq.m Built in 2011 Including 225 A-graded apartments
Site area 6710 sq.m G.F.A 20,706 sq.m Built in 2011 Including 90 A-graded apartments
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A
BOTANIC 1 APARTMENT
Site area - Coverage
5013 sqm - 50% Descriptions
Botanic 1 is a high-rise apartment, which is constituted by twin 20-storey towers. Those are connected by lifts installed into a steel structure and steel bridges. The resembled circualtion are seen from the outside; however, it is coverd by evergeen bushes to create a vertical garden in the sky. With that design way, the whole area of circulation system within the building is lit and ventilated naturally, sequently reducing the cost of maintenance and energy use. The building consists of 268 apartments, along with various facilities such as the health club, child care, swimming pool, bank, grocery stores. Luxury penthouses are devised into two floors with sky terraces for each unit. All apartments are open toward the surroundings to optimise natural ventilation and daylight for the comfort of occupants. Contributions
Design development, resources Skills
Design development, technical drawing, teamwork Year
2007
BOTANIC 2 APARTMENT Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
9517 sqm - 38% Descriptions
The building is located in the new inner district characterised by low population density and the availability of public facilities. Botanic 2 is a high-rise apartment with 20 stories. The functional program includes public facilities on the ground floor and mezzanine; multi-type apartments on the upper floors; and penthouses on two top floors. There are a total of 380 housing units provided. Services for local and outside people include health club, child care, swimmingpool, bank, grocery store, and retails. Be similar with Botanic 1, the idea of vertical garden along all storeys of the building is applied and adapted. The building form is divided into two blocks in a T-shape. At the articulation of those, open circulation + green balconies are integrated. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, 2D/3D drawing, teamwork, graphics Year
2008
Typical floor plan
Level 19
Level 20
SAIGON AIRPORT PLAZA Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
17,330 sqm - 40% Descriptions
This project is a group of mixed-use buildings including a variety of functions: offices, commercial services, apartments, and hotels. The buildings are located close to the international city airport and in a high dense neighbourhood. Therefore, diversity of usages is advantagous to approach many customers’ groups and their demand. The proposal is a deliberation to solve the relationship between construction coverage and designing innovation. The master plan contains 3 blocks: a hotel of 243 rooms, an apartment building of 234 units, an office building attached with retails. The attraction of the project is a beautiful central plaza shaped by those three blocks. The floor of plaza is lifted by 3.5m than the street level to provide a peaceful and semi-public space with green areas, nice coffee shops and shops. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, 2D drawing, graphics, teamwork Year
2009-2010
Tan Son Nhat Airport
Master plan
Hotel Apartment Office Retail
Diagram - Programming
Diagram - Accessibility
Hotel Office Apartment
Plaza floor plan
Hotel Office 1-bedroom apartment 2-bedroom apartment 3-bedroom apartment
1-bedroom flat
Typical floor plan
2 -bedroom flat
3-bedroom flat
Standard room
Suite room
35 THI SACH APARTMENT Location
Hanoi, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
306 sqm - 100%
in Ha Noi and a combination between new and old buildings in a settlement but creating a new look for the building.
Descriptions
Contributions
The 11-floor tower includes 8 apartments, 1 penthouse, and 1 office. Although the building has the recognisable restraints of shophouse buildings in old towns, the proposal optimises natural ventilation, daylighting for all spaces indoors. Each apartment is structured by 2 floors positioned alternately. All units are connected interposingly as a game of lego. Consequently, the privacy of them is risen by the access of one lift. The idea comes from the image of shophouses’ heaved roofs
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, development Skills
Architectural design (concept and development), 2D/3D drawing, graphics, model making, teamwork Year
2009-2010
Site location
Typical floor 1
Typical floor 2
Diagram - Spatial organisation
SAIGON PAVILION Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
1578 sqm - 58% Descriptions
Ho Chi Minh City has a former name of Saigon used before 1975. It was called by a notable name - “A Pearl of the Orient�. That was a prosperous period of arts and economy of the city. Among them, modern architecture of Vietnam was very unique and distinctive in Saigon. Modern buildings of Saigon revealed a harmonic rhythm, election, and combination of vernacular identities and abroad factors, particularly the west. Based on that story, the proposal of the apartment is a showcase of Vietnamese modern architecture. That idea is clearly shown by the building envelope with dobble layers: the outer is green shutters and the inner is sliding doors. The building is located in the central district of the city. The facade is an effective way to communicate with with different urban problems: noise, pollution, heat. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, 2D/3D drawing, teamwork, graphics Year
2009-2010
Main elevation
Side elevation
Section
Level 2
Level 11 - Mezzanine
Levels 3-10
Level 12
Level 11 - Lower floor
Terrace
3.2 Hospitality proje cts
FUSION ALYA PHU QUOC Location
Phu Quoc, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
courtyards are present to create an overall harmonic look between solid and empty parts of the whole site. In addition, high pitched roofs by local coconut palm leaves contribute a natural and familiar and identical look in Phu Quoc. Walking down from the main entrain to the beach, people gradually catch larger beautiful views of beach, sand, sunshine, and palm trees through spatial layers as picture postcards.
9410 sqm - 23% Descriptions
The resort has a humble area with the short edge contacting the beautiful beach. The main facilities of the project consist of pool rooms, sea view bungalows, beach club, spa, restaurant, and swimming pool. Among rooms, all sea view bungalows have a private pool for the comfort of customers. Functional buildings are planned and positioned according to different ground levels. Be alternate between them,
Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, master plan Skills
Architectural design, master planning, 2D drawing, teamwork, graphics Year
2010-2011
Diagram - Building functions
Diagram - Circulation
Water surfaces Public facilities Semi-public facilities Seaview bungalows Hotel accommodation Green area
Diagram - Master plan
Swimming pool Main building
Staff area Seaview bungalow
Courtyard
Pool room
Swimming pool
Spa
Seaview bungalow
Cross section
ECOLOGICAL DAI PHUOC Location
89,700 sqm
Therefore, plots of terraced houses are combined to create larger garden villas. The construction coverage is lower than the density of vegetation. That works well in the tropical climate. The special idea of project is water circulation within the settlement. Using cars and motorbikes is restrained. Rivers and boats are familiar with local people in the south. Each villa is accessed by two sides: tthe front narrow street and the back waterway
Descriptions
Contributions
Based on the existing land-use, the project proposes an ecological residential neighbourhood. Instead of a concern about the number of land plots divided and sold, the proposal concentrates in the value of them and impacts on living condition, environment, health and well-being of occupants.
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, master plan
Nhon Trach, Dong Nai, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area
Skills
Architectural design, master planning, 2D drawing, graphics, teamwork, leading Year
2010-2011
Villa 1
Typical floor plan
Villa 2
Typical floor plan
FUSION SUITES SAIGON AIRPORT Location
Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
3445 sqm - 50% Descriptions
The building is a combination of hotel rooms and apartments. Its structure is formed by three beehive towerss, which are connected by bridges and lifts. The total of floors is 23 including 5 storeys for service and the remaining of housing units. Due to the disadvantagous shape of the site, the housing towers are arranged following the boundary of the site. Car parking and technical areas are positioned on the ground floor. The building does not have basement to reduce the construction cost. Each apartment unit is derived from a a beehive cell. Every cell has two floors designed like as a studio with full facilities: bedroom, working space, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. On level 1, a green space is combined with retails and F+B services Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, 2D drawing, graphics, teamwork, leading Year
2010-2011
Site location
Level 1 & 2
Level 3
Typical floor plan
Typical apartment unit
FUSION MAIA HAM TAN Location
Ham Tan, Mui Ne, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
491,300 sqm - 23% Descriptions
The project inclused four main components: suite villas, hotel rooms, beach club, and spa treatment. Ham Tan as well as Mui Ne is a picture postcard with large sparkling dunes and sunhine in Vietnam. Two local identical elements are the main materials to form the idea of the whole project. Suite villas were planned by a group of 6 units, which are contituted by three villas of two types - 1 two bedroom villa and 2 one bedroom villa. For one typical unit, the building is formed by vault structures. Four vaults create a module of 4.2x4.2m. The combination of modules constitutes various villa types and spatial volume: 1-bedroom villa (4 modules), 2-bedroom villa (7 modules). Contributions
Conceptualisation, resources Skills
Architectural & interior design (concept and basic), 2D drawing, teamwork, leading Year
2010-2011
16
15
13
14
12 10
9
11
8
1. Shared lobby & entrance
2
3
1-bedroom villa 2. Wardrobe 3. Pantry 4. Living room 5. Bedroom 6. Swimming pool 7. Cabana
4
1
5
2-bedroom villa 8. Lobby 9. Kitchen + Dining 10. Living room 11. Laundry 12. Master bedroom 13. Kids’ bedroom 14. Sun deck 15. Swimming pool 16. Yoga deck
Typical suite villa
6
7
Location
Cam Ranh, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
13.6 hectare - 13.2% Descriptions
FUSION MAIA CAM RANH
Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa is one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam, which welcomes million visitors over the world annually. Along the coastal line, many resorts have been built. The client desired a unique and innovative proposal, which brings wonderful experience, leisure, and delight for customers. The concept of the project was derived from sails outside the sea. It is a symbol of coastal areas, lightness, floating, and flexibility. Therefore, the main structure of most facilities within the site is formed the fabric membrane with the support of timber frame and cables. On the top position of the whole site, fabric roofs look as sails toward the large sea. The shape site is quite disadvantagous to optimise the number of villas with the sea view because of the shorter edge touching the sea line. Based on the existing terrain, ground leveling was conducted to create terraced villas. They are positioned alternately between rows to demand the sea view of all villas. Contributions
Conceptualisation, design development, design report, visualisation, resources, master plan Skills
Master planning, architectural/landscape design (concept and developement); 2D drawing; graphics; sketching; teamwork; supervision, leading Year
2013-2014 (designed and finished)
Existing plants +22
+18
+14
+14
+12 +10
+6
+26
Existing terrain +26
+22
+18
+14
+10 +6
Lower topographical zone
Land-use planning Site boundary
Set-back boundary
Reception
Utility house
Hotel for couples (30 rooms)
Family hotel (15 rooms)
Kids’ playground
Spa treatment rooms
2-bedroom villas (10)
1-bedroom villa
Presidential villa
1-bedroom villas (16)
Beach club
Master scheme of Phase 1
Section 1
Section 2
Master plan
1-bedroom villa 16 units
Reception
2-bedroom villa 10 units
Spa reception
Family hotel 16 units
Spa treatment rooms 30 units
Hotel for couples 32 units
Pavilion
Presidential suite 1 unit
Typical 1-bedroom villas
Typical 1-bedroom villa
Roof plan
Ground floor
Section 1
2-bedroom villa
Presidential villa
Location
Danang, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
1520 sqm - 53% Descriptions
FUSION SUITES DANANG
Danang is a famous beach city in the central part of Vietnam. The hotel is located in the city centre and opposite to the beautiful coastal line. Fuision Suites Danang contains 21 floors and provides various facilities including multi-scaled apartments and hotel rooms, restaurants, health ans mental, swimming pool, conference hall, and bar/club. All services derived aim to bring exciting and memorable experiences for customers when visiting the hotel and Danang. On the lower floors, there are common services of booking, cuisine, health, and business while on the rooftop, relaxing spaces were designed such as a sky pool, club, and spa to create chill environment for visitors. The main color used for the exterior and interior of the building is about the sea: light blue, dark blue, sand, wood, green. Although the site area is quite tight, landscape components around the building were concerned to harmonise with the overall idea and design of the building based on two identities: flexibility and movement. Contributions
Conceptualisation, design development, resources Skills
Architectural design (developement for the building, interior design, and details); landscape design (concept and developement); 2D drawing; graphics; teamwork, keading Year
2013-2014 (designed and finished)
Section 4-4
Section 1-1
Japanese grass Leopard lily Common ivy Plantae Washington robusta Agave Fern Creeper Poison bulb
Landscape plan
Section 2-2
Le Lai HOTEL Location
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
100 sqm - 100% Descriptions
The hotel is located in the central business district of the city. Two challenges of this project for designers are the small area and awkward shape of the site while the owner expects the optimisation of total rooms/beds for business. Additionally, on the top of the building, two floors are designed as a penthouse for owners. On lower floors, rental offices are organised. All hotel rooms and rooms of penthouse are open toward the surroundings, inner courtyard, and light-well to encourage the access of daylight and natural ventilation within spaces. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, teamwork Year
2019
6
5
4 2
1
1. Lobby + reception 2. Inner garden 3. Luggage storage 4. Relaxing seats 5. Storage 6. Rental office
3
Ground floor
3
1. Office 2. Storage 3. Cafe
1
2
1
Mezzanine
2 1
4
5
3
1. Double-bed room 2. Single-bed room 3. Storage 4. Twin-bed room 5. Three-bed room
Level 1 - 4
4
3
5
1
1. Terrace 2. Dining room 3. Kitchen 4. Bedroom 5. Master bedroom
2
Level 5
4 3 1
2
5
1. Altar 2. Living room 3. Storage 4. Laundry 5. Drying court
Level 6
3.3 Small proje cts
COMMUNITY HOUSE Location
Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Lafargel Holcim Site area - Coverage
95 sqm - 53% Descriptions
The community house is a charitable building funded by Lafargel Holcim. It costs10,000 USD. The building is being used by local people for their various activities such as reading, meeting, playing chess and music, and studying. The house was built by recycled materials (bamboo, earth concrete). The bamboo screens on the main facade and building sides encourage the access of natural light and winds. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, design development, presentation Skills
Architectural design (concept & development), 2D drawing, verbal presentation, teamwork Year
2009 (designed and finished)
Ground floor
Mezzanine floor
Section
Location
District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Mr Casa Caffin Site area - Coverage
240 sqm - 58% Descriptions
CASA CAFFIN VILLA
The villa was built based on the available structure of previous house. The client expected a modern building obtaining a cool environment indoors. Besides, the reduction of construction budget was also noticed. The building was formed by white boxes, on which, double doors were positioned. The outer layer is glazed folding doors while the inner layer is wooden shutters. The large folding shutters not only catch natural winds and light but protect sunlight and maintain privacy. The use of them is adaptive depending on the demand of occupants and the influence of outdoor climate. In addition, to reduce the impact of the sun, galvanised steel pergolas were installed for every opening. The interior was openly designed to encourage ventilation within the building. Besides, around the building, vegetation was optimised to decrease the sun impact and increase evaporation and encourage wind flow. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, design development, documentary Skills
Architectural design (concept & development), 2D/3D drawing, construction, teamwork Year
2009 (designed) and 2013 (finished)
Polystyrene New beam Conntected steel
Ground floor
Stop rail, hairline finish
12 mm thick tempered glass
Level 1
Wall/door detail 10x37mm timber architrave
Aluminium rail
20x45mm timber Stainless steel 4mm diameter
10x45mm timber shutter @ 45mm
Level 2
Detail 1
Section 1
Section 2
West elevation
North elevation
East elevation
South elevation
SINH HUNG OFFICE Location
Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Sinh Hung Site area - Coverage
197 sqm - 91% Descriptions
The building is in the industrial estate of the city. It includes one basement and 8 upper floors. The main orientation is west; therefore, both designers and users agreed with an effective shading strategy to protect the solar impact and decrease energy for cooling. The building facade was designed with a double skin including the matt steel screen (outer) and the glazing curtain wall with openings (inner). In addition, the building envelope was formed by materials to resist the heat transfer from the outdoor. Contributions
Conceptualisation, formal analysis, design report Skills
Architectural/environmental design, numerical analysis, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, teamwork Year
2015 (designed and finished)
Level 2 - 8
Level 1
Mezzanine
Ground floor
Luminous distribution by floor plans
Ground floor
Level 2
Mezzanine
Level 3
Level 1
Level 4
Details of various openings on external walls
VUNG TAU VILLA 1 Location
Vung Tau, Vietnam Client
N/A Site area - Coverage
182 sqm - 59% Descriptions
The client desired a modern house, which demands the practical satisfaction for an extended family and creates a comfortable environment for all occupants. The building was formed by three simple white boxes. The degree of opening on each box is different depending on the response to the surroundings. The ground floor is opened entirely toward gardens while from the roof terrace and bedroom on level 2, people can catch the panaroma view of the beach beyond. All living spaces are openly designed to optimise natural ventilation and daylight. Furthermore, all building sides are set back to organise green areas around the structure. Vegetation is used to balance between solid and empty parts of the building envelope, between hard and soft factors; to provide shading; and to create comfortable perceptions for occupants. Contributions
Conceptualisation, resources, presentation Skills
Architectural design, model making, presenting, 2D drawing Year
2015
1. Living + kitchen + dining room 2. Grandmother room 3. Garden
1. Living room 2. Children bedroom 3. Children bedroom
Ground floor
Level 1
1. Master bedroom 2. Terrace
Level 2
Roof
Location
Vung Tau, Vietnam Client
Mr Nam Site area - Coverage
290 sqm - 63%
VUNG TAU VILLA 2
Descriptions
The client had a existing proposal of his house; however, it was not interesting enough for him. He needed a new proposal, which is more modern, simple, and attractive. Nevertheless, to reduce the change of old design is that exterior walls were kept while interior spaces and facades were re-designed. The interior was openly designed. The environment in all rooms can communicate directly with the surroundings or thorugh the courtyards The internal gardens are benefical for penetration of daylight and wind convection within the house. Vegetation is optimised on most floors. The surface and colour of materials such as timber, raw concrete, and off-white paint, along with a combination of vegetation create the modern and gentle look for the house. Door shutters are used to separate between indoor spaces and between the indoor and outdoor. Additionally, they play a role of shading and cooling. Contributions
Conceptualisation, resources, presentation Skills
Architecture design, model making, verbal presentation, sketching, 2D/3D drawing Year
2015 (designed and finished)
Previous design option
Sketches for new suggestions
a
TC-01
20/27
10/10
1
b
TC-02 10/10
20/27
2
c
20/27
T-01
10/10
3
4
d
VS-01 10/10
20/27
5
e
20/27
c
c 1
1
00/00
00/00
1
2
2
garage
00/00
b
00/00
phoøn g nguû 01
WC
6
tv
2
7
b
saân sau
3 phoøn g khaùch
3
4
00/00
5
phoøn g aên
3
beáp
00/00
a
a
a
20/27 a
20/27
11
b
VS-02 10/10
c
d
T-02 22 c 33 VS-03 d maët baèng taàng 01..............tl:1/100 20/27 b
20/27
20/27
20/27
20/27
10/10
e
44
20/27
10/10
Ground floor
55
20/27 e
20/27
1. Parking 2. Front garden 3. Living room 4. Courtyard 5. Kitchen + Dining room 6. Grandparent bedroom 7. Rear garden
c
c
1
1
00/00
00/00
2
2
wc
00/00
00/00 WC
11 phoøn g nguû con
b
b
tv
8
phoøn g nguû con
10
phoøn g nguû master
3
3
phoøn g shc
00/00
9
00/00 tv
a
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20/27 20/27
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Level 2
TIEN’S HOUSE Location
District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Mr Tien Construction area
300 sqm Descriptions
The garden house is located in a low-dense settlement. Within the existing large fruit garden, a new building was devised with the total area of 300 sqm including three main components: solid spaces (172 sqm) (occupied rooms); transitional spaces (32 sqm); and open spaces (96 sqm) (courtyards and water surfaces). The interior smoothly connects with the man-made and existing gardens. The density of building is low and its cooling and lighting mechanism is entirely natural. All passive designs applied aim to provide a friendly, comfortable, healthy, and well-being environment for occupants. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources Skills
Architectural design, leading, sketching, 2D/3D drawing Year
2015
Master plan
Spatial zoning
Open view & spatial orientation
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7
6
9 5
4
3
1
2
1. Living room 2. Altar 3. Kitchen + Dining 4. Parent bedroom 5. Children bedroom 6. Children bedroom 7. Guest bedroom 8. Grandparent bedroom 9. Courtyard 10. Existing garden
Floor plan
10
MINH’S HOUSE Location
Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Mr Minh Site area - Coverage
21 sqm - 86% Descriptions
The size of shophouses tucked away in small alleys within high dense residential neighbourhood in HCMC is commonly little, for example, this shophouse. The planning regulations and urban and site conditions significantly affect the design of the building and its environmental performances. Users desired a new house due to the extension of family but on the existing site for fabulous neighbourhood. The new proposal included 4 stories. Despite the small site area, the interior space was optimised for the use of 6 people. All spaces are naturally ventilated and daylit through openings in the building envelope for occupant comfort Contributions
Conceptualisation, development, resources, presentation Skills
Architectural design (concept & development); verbal presentation; 2D/3D drawing Year
2015 (designed and finished)
Ground floor
Mezzanine
Level 1
Level 2
Roof
Location
Binh Duong, Vietnam Client
Thai Binh Group
COACH RESTAURANT Existing plants
Site area - Coverage
645 sqm - 67% Descriptions
This restaurant is located within the factory of Thai Binh Group. It is derived to serve meals for staffs, who are working for COACH. The building site is reused a part of green area in the front of the factory. A one-story building with a large tiled pitched roof contains 132 seats indoors, along with 26 seats outdoors. The existing plants are rearranged to create landscape for the new structure. The interior is ventilated naturally. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, design report, presentation Site conditions
Skills
Architectural/interior design, verbal presentation, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, teamwork Year
2015
Spatial and furniture layout
Section 1
Section 2
Location
My Tho, Vietnam Client
Parents-in-law Site area - Coverage
108 sqm - 74% Descriptions
PARENTS-IN-LAW HOUSE
Users are elder people and they are comfortable by peace and coolness of a house within a fruit garden. Therefore, although the building is located in the city centre, it was designed referring to the manner of traditional Vietnamese houses, which are an one-storey house with three spatial divisions combined front, middle, and back gardens. The main building structure is concrete-block walls, timber beams + rafters to support a tiled roof of two pitches. The passive cooling design strategies were noticed. The interior space is open toward gardens to exchange the air and receive daylight from the outdoor. The presence of gardens retains the air movement and air convection within spaces and the whole building. The wide verandas, along with shaded trees respond to the outdoor climate and keeps the inside cool through the shading effect. Furthermore, external and internal doors are constituted by two parts: lower glazed panels and upper timber screen to maintain wind permeability when doors are closed. Perforated brick partitions encourage the access of wind and daylight. Contributions
Conceptualisation, resources Skills
Architecture design, 2D/3D drawing, sketching Year
2016
6
5
7
4
3
2
1
1. Garden 2. Veranda 3. Living room 4. Dining 5. Kitchen 6. Bedroom 7. Courtyard
Floor plan
SERPENTINE PAVILION Location
London, UK Client
Serpentine Gallery Construction area
144 sqm Descriptions
The proposal tells a story of empty boxes, which present existence and nonexistence. They captivate people by transferring their emotions. ‘Empty boxes’ are a home of senses under the movement of natural light; shadows; leaves; rainwater drops; and air breezes. Being present in the boxes, human beings find a connection to nature and sense moves of surrounding life. The design is formulated by three nested brick blocks, among them, the parent block’s dimension is 12x12x12m and the core by 6x 6x 6m is evelated. The tectonics of the fabric is a combination of hollow clay bricks and steel frames. The sustainable factors of the building was concerned. The structure is versatile and feasible to remove or move to another place. Contributions
Conceptualisation, coordination, resources Skills
Coordination, brief description, architectural design, teamwork (collaborated with Tropical Space) Year
2019
3.4 Interior design proje cts
PENTHOUSE 76 Le Lai
Minnotti furniture
Location
A&B Tower, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
N/A
Kitchen and Fisher & Paykel cooking appliances
Floor area
500 sqm Descriptions
The penthouse was designed with the availabbility of classical style. The users desired a modern and luxury apartment. The available hard structure was kept, partition walls were re-divided to create larger spaces and a connect between them. The collection of furniture was concerned with modern and simple designs provided by famouse brands such as Minnotti, Fisher and Paykel, and Duravit. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, development, resources Skills
Minnotti furniture
Interior design (spatial & urniture layout, lifestyle); graphics; 2D drawing Year
2010
Duravit sanitarywares
Lower floor plan
Upper floor plan
Location
Binh Duong, Vietnam Client
Thai Binh Group Floor area
1,200 sqm Descriptions
SKETCHERS CAFETERIA
Thai Binh Group is a fashion factory of recognisable brands such as COACH and SKETCHERS. The factory provides the occupancy for over 600 staffs. To improve their productivity and satisfaction, the excecutives create an interesting mixeduse facility on the level 4 of new building. The capacity of space is the total of 300 seats for 2 shifts per meal. The new staff cafeteria was designed with various playful and interesting functions instead of a normal canteen including the dining area for staffs and VIP guests, meeting rooms, coffee chairs, bar counter, break-out zone, and terrace. Therefore, besides the main use of the building serving meals for all staffs, that place is an environment for communication, relaxation, and entertainment of them, which raises their connection, productivity and comfort. The practical areas of kitchen, preparation, storage, toilets are located close to the core circulation. Meanwhile, the dining zone for staffs was organised openly with some separations by long planters of bushes. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, design development, resources, presentation, design report Skills
Interior design (spatial & furniture layout, mood boards, lifestyle); verbal presentation; 2D/3D drawing; graphics Year
2015 (designed and finished)
Existing section GREEN BUFFER
CAFE VIP
SEATINGS
BAR
SERVICE
KITCHEN
Existing plan
BREAK OUT ZONE Schematic zoning
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1. Kitchen 2. Storages 3. Service counter 4. Bar/Cafe counter 5. Seating area for staffs 6. Coffee seatings 7. VIP zone 8. Meeting rooms 09. Break-out zone 10. Terrace 11. Restrooms + Backup rooms
Spatial layout
Color palette
Metal Off-white painting
Wood products Leather shade
Granite floor Walls
Frame Ceiling fan
Plants Wooden floor
Cushion
EVOLUTION 3 DENIM STUDIO
Location
District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Client
Evolution 3 Floor area
1500 sqm Descriptions
Evolution 3 is a brand of denim outfits. The business development requested a larger studio for more workers and new facilities than the previous one. A new home of Evolution 3 provides various functional spaces: reception, showroom, sampling room, fabric/pattern/trim warehouses, office, machandise, canteen, and gym. The comfort and creation of staffs are very important in the working environment of Evolution 3. On the empty floor plan, the spatial zoning was carried out and a steel structure was integrated for separation between spaces and rooms. The interior spaces were designed openly, minimally and modernly. The main materials used are strand boards for doors and partitions, I-steel for structure, glazing, stainless steel mesh screen, and expoxy paint for floor finishing. The colour of building elements was mainly neutral, additionally some strong positions of basic colors.
Ground floor
Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, presentation, supervision Skills
Interior design (spatial & furniture layout, lifestyle); verbal presentation; supervision; 2D/3D drawing Year
2015 (designed and finished)
Level 1
3.5 Planning proje cts
Location
Hoi An, Quang Nam province, Vietnam Client
QUDOS
Hoi An GARDEN
Site area
7.53 hectare Descriptions
Master planning for a new ecological garden/nursery and residential community in a 7.53 hectare site in Hoi An. The scheme is devised into various functionalities such as private villas, restaurants, cooking class, healthy treatment, outdoor stage, fruit gardens, rice fields, and nurseries. Common activities and services are for both tourists and local residents. The mixed-use community garden contributes to attract more tourists to Hoi An. The idea of garden is come from the enormous evergreen rice fields, which are very familiar with farmers in Vietnam. Within the site, the multiscale land plots of various plant types are devised such as rice, pomelo, longan, mango, orange, herbs, etc. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, resources, master plan Skills
Master planning, 2D drawing, graphics Year
2009
Idea from rice fields in Vietnam
Site plan
1. Reception 2. Restaurant/ Outdoor Cuistine 3. Cooking School/ Restaurant 4. Spa Area 5. Breeding Area 6. Restaurant 7. Rest box 8. Villa Area 9. Kiosk
Planning proposal
COLORFUL PATTERNS
NGOW
PARK Site location
Location
Enugu, Nigeria Client
Enugu State Tourism Board Site area
The old park will be regenerated from the available factors along with new development. The new proposal respects the site, reduces impacts on the ecological system and the budget. The Nigerian vernacular cultures are raisen in the master planning of park, choice of colors of materials and landscape factors. Three aims of the project are heritage, delight, and sustainability.
3.5 hectare Descriptions
The location of NGOW Park is the southwest of Enugu experiencing with the tropical climate. The total area of this park is 3.5 hectare and located in a high-dense residential area. That is the condition to develop an inspiring, creative, leisure park from the existing downgrading one to serve the increasing number of local people.
Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, design report, resources Skills
Master planning, landscape design, 2D drawing, graphics Year
2013
Public roads Semi-public roads Green lane Circulation
Current positions of vegetation
Central green lane
Indoor activities
Outdoor activities
Planning of functional areas
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3
Empty and occupied zones
The construction coverage is low, occupancies are divised into sports, F&B, and commerce. The larger remaining area is green spaces, pathways, sittings, gardens, and outdoor activities. The central area of the site is a wide green corridor connecting two parts of the park. It likes as a social space to raise human communication on a wide green path, a square, relaxing spaces, sittings, skateboarding rides
Planning proposal
Restautant, shops Casino
Paths
Parking
Relaxing space
Pathways, outdoor spaces
Garden
Swimming pool
Gym center, cafeteria, services
Basketball, jogging
Information
Outside activities
Children house
Pavilion
Garden
The proposal of uses
3.6 Landscape proje cts
Location
FUSION MAIA PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc, Vietnam Client
Tran Thai Group Floor area
389,400 sqm Descriptions
Fusion Maia Phu Quoc is a 5-star resort in Phu Quoc Island. The main hotel + service building was designed as a huge shell. It embraces a central swimming pool. The objective of landscape design is to bring an identity of beach and tropical region and a delightful and cool sensation for occupants. The strategy is divided into two parts: an open landscape around the swimming pool and a tropical forest around villas behind the hotel. A large lawn, high coconut palm trees, frangopani plants and leopard lilies, along with existing palm trees are arranged around the swimming pool. While, available wild forest, where villas are positioned, was restored and tided up to create a natural and wild feeling for people. A small area of new landscape was integrated into each villa. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, design development, design report, resources, presentation, investigation, supervision Skills
Landscape design, verbal presentation, 2D/3D drawing, teamwork, graphics, leading, gardening Year
2013 (designed and finished)
Typical seaview villa Yellow crocus Main entrance Happy flower Bamboo
Banana Poison bulb
Site plan
Happy flower Bamboo Fan palm tree Coconut palm tree Lophatherum grass Bamboo fence
New landscape
Existing plants restored
Existing plants restored
Strategy
Proposal
Typical landed bungalow Bamboo fence Bamboo Main entrance Happy flower Yellow crocus Poison bulb Lophatherum grass Coconut palm tree
Site plan Fan palm tree Happy flower Existing plants restored
New landscape Existing plants restored
Strategy
Proposal
Location
FUSION ALMA LONG HAI
Long Hai, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Viet Nam Client
N/A Floor area
134,348 sqm Descriptions
Alma Long Hai is located in a beach city. The history of this place is interesting because it was a leisure resort of Bao Dai King in the 1930s. Therefore, within the site, beautiful villas of French architecture, landscape of frangiapni and palm trees and lawn have been preserved for a new development with the name of Long Hai Resort. The owner of Long Hai Resort had a plan to renew this resort with an investment of landscape, building renovation for indoors and ourdoors, and new facilities in 2013-2014. The first action is the investigation of current landscape condition. The swimming pool is a special element of the resort. The client wanted a renovation based on current pool to reduce cost. A new pool connected to neighbour areas is proposed. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, design development, design report, resources, presentation, investigation, supervision Skills
Architectural/landscape design, gardening, verbal presentation, 2D/3D drawing, graphics, leading, teamwork Year
2013-2014 (designed and finished)
Before renovation
Master plan
Planning diagram
(before renovation)
Swimming pool
Proposal - Swimming pool
Location
ALMANITY HOI AN
Hoi An, Vietnam Client
N/A Floor area
9,900 sqm Descriptions
Hoi An is an ancient town. Within the town, many old buildings built by western architecture, vernacular architecture of a combination of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese cultures have been prevserved carefully. Going around the town, the one to three-story terraced houses with red tiled roofs of 2 pitched, yellow painted walls, evergreen courtyards, decorative balconies are the identical features of this area. Almanity Hoian is the reflection of Hoian identity tucked away in the town. A large green area is positioned in the centre of the whole site. Troicpal trees were selected for designing. It likes as an oasis to attract views from outside/hotel rooms to it. There was a similariy between concept and real construction. Customers are delightful in the space. Contributions
Conceptualisation, visualisation, design development, resources, design report Skills
Landscape design, 2D/3D drawing, gardening, teamwork, leading, graphics Year
2014-2015 (designed and finished)
Master plan of swimming pool
Section through swimming pool
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