architecture portfolio selected words 2018-2021
lila nguyen
lila nguyen Hello, my name is Lila Nguyen and I am a recent Master of Architecture graduate from Laurentian University where I won the McEwen Graduate Award for Social Engagement for my thesis. My passion for architecture started at a young age, as my family lived in various neighbourhoods in the Greater Toronto Area. Through this, I was able to experience many housing typologies. I have six years worth of professional experience working in an architectural setting. My goal is to use my education, professional and personal experience to obtaining a full-time position as an Intern Architect/ Junior Designer. I have an interest in residential, public architecture and urban planning.
nguyenlila@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/nguyenlila/ www.issuu.com/lilanguyen (416) 890 - 9883
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educa�on
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY Master of Architecture
2019 - 2021
2017 - 2019 LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 2012 - 2016 Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
skills SOFTWARE AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop InDesign, Rhinoceros 3D, V-Ray, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Revit, Enscape OTHER Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Hand Drafting, Model Making, Architectural Sketches
achievements
Graduate Award for Social Engagement Ontario Graduate Scholarship Sudbury Nuit Blanche Public Choice Dean’s List Dean Academic Excellence Scholarship LU Scholarship
2021 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018
work experience
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sudbury, Ontario September 2019 - May 2021
Assisted in first-year design studio tasks include tutoring students in sketching, dra�ing, se�ng up dra�ing material, modeling, etc, and assisted professors in the prepara�on of teaching materials. HCMA Student Architectural Designer
Vancouver, Bri�sh Columbia January 2020 - August 2020
Assisted in prepara�on of presenta�on drawings and models for clients. Prepped laser cu�ng files for site model. Created site model and building model with the team. Reviewed consulta�ons' drawings with architectural drawings. FBP ARCHITECTS Architectural Assistant
Vaughan, Ontario May 2018 - September 2019 (Summer Terms)
Created preliminary designs according to the Ontario Building Code for a residen�al home. Designed floor plans, eleva�on and calculated the gross floor area. Assisted with site visits for occupancy. MADISON GROUP Housing Administrative Assistant
North York, Ontario August 2016 - September 2017
Assisted Senior Project Coordinator; crea�ng spreadsheets and helping with data entry with low and high-rise housing upgrades. Responsible for all general office ac�vi�es such as photocopying, filing and telephone calls. CASSIDY AND COMPANY Junior Draftsperson
Ajax, Ontario September 2015 - July 2016
PHILIP BEESLEY ARCHITECTS INC. Production of Aletheia
2019
Edited structural details. Prepared, compiled and dra�ed technical drawings, containing plans, eleva�ons, sec�ons and details. Transferred hand-drawn plans to AutoCAD, created streetscapes and basic electrical plans.
OPEN DOORS TORONTO Greeter
2018
TEEPLE ARCHITECT Student Intern
PHILIP BEESLEY ARCHITECTS INC. Production of Amatria
2018
Assisted with model making of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. Edited AutoCAD floorplans and created eleva�ons. Designed interior door film for Perimeter Ins�tute for Theore�cal Physics in Waterloo.
volunteer
Toronto, Ontario January 2011 - June 2011
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table of contents
selected works 2018 - 2021
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academic 06 architecture in a contested territory master of architecture thesis 18 healing through spaces community studio vert-up 30 mass-timber student housing
competition living piers 44 timber in the city
professional
hcma 54 community centre
installation ljóma 60 nuit blanche lighting design m.a.d 64 parking day installation
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academic
architecture in a contested territory master of architecture thesis
Jane and Finch, Toronto
The media has been the main narrator of stories on Jane and Finch, this thesis looks at a resident, like myself, who can change the stigma towards this neighbourhood with the development of a community hub. Taking a deeper look into how the history and development of Jane and Finch and how the lack of planning left the community with an absence of social infrastructure. The methodology uses community engagement as the main driver to research and gathers various community perspectives regarding the proposed site and programming. The mapping exercise explored stories and memories from the lived experiences within the community and was a vehicle to share the positive side of Jane and Finch through residents. This thesis looks at how we can co-create a community hub for the people of Jane and Finch within a contested territory.
Advisor: Kai Wood Mah Second Reader: Kofi Frempong Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop & Enscape Duration: 8 months Team Size: Individual
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2021
academic
Site
Reconnect
Offset
Extruded + Views
Green Spaces + Accessibility
Entry + Sun Study
Concept
Roof Green Roof
Level 3
Mural Park Art Studio Music Studio Dance Studio Outdoor Seating
Level 2
Spectator Seating Viewing Area Computer Room Classroom Kitchenette Games Room Youth Lounge
Level 1
Aquatics Space Change Room Community Training Marketspace Community Kitchen Daycare
Axonometric Diagram with Programming 8
2021 Exterior Night Render
Lobby Space as Art Gallery 9
academic
1m
5m 1:200
Elevation A
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2021 D
C
B
A
A: Permable Pavers
B: Exterior Wall
C: Mural Park
D: Green Roof
Detail Structure Diagram 11
academic Section A with CPTED Intervention and Low-Impact Design
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2021 1m
5m 1:200
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academic Elevation B
Section B
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2021 1m
5m
10m 1:500
1m
5m
10m 1:500
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academic Outside Marketspace
Winter Render - Skating Rink (Back View) 16
Mural Park
Community Kitchen
2021 Youth Space
Aquatic Space - 25m Lap Pool 17
academic
healing through spaces safe house and gathering space
Kangiqsualujjuaq, Québec
Through the process of healing within spaces to create a stronger connection within the community and nature. The design objective was to construct a building for comfort, privacy and to create an identity for the residents. The development would be done in two phases with the first one being the safe house, to give additional space from the one across the street. The Qarmaapik House is a place designed for community gatherings to teach younger generations about traditional Inuit food preparation, sewing, knitting and as an event space for the community. By creating a safe house with views towards the water for self-reflection, a central outdoor space for fire and gathering and community space. Using materials such as cedar for a private function, red birch for public function and metal cladding for the roof.
Advisor: Emilie Pinard Software: Revit, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop & Enscape Duration: One Semester Team Size: Individual
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2019
academic
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Important Locations 1. New Daycare 2. Ulluriaq School 3. Daycare 4. Youth Committee Group 5. Arena 6. Community Centre 7. Berry Picking Area 8. Co-op 9. Co-op Hotel 10. Qarmaapik House 11. Teacher’s Housing 12. Construction Site 13. Satellite 14. Swimming Pool
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Site Plan
Phase 1 - Safe House
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Phase 2 - New Qarmaapik
Legend Residential - One Storey Residential - Two Storey Commercial/ Services Public/ Institution Industrial Use Special Use Area N Walking Path
2019 Concept
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Floor Plan
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Safe House 1. Mud Room 2. Admin Meeting Spot 3. Office/ Counseling Room 4. Pediatrician Medical 5. Waste/Water Collection 6. Waiting Area/ Security 7. Storage 8. Washroom 9. Universal Bedroom 10. Family Safe Room 11. Healing Room 12. Universal Bathroom 13. Communal Kitchen 14. Living Room 15. Cold Porch Qarmaapik House 16. Fire Pit 17. Meeting Area. 18. Universal Washroom 19. Washroom 20. Storage 21. Communal Kitchen 22. Living Room 23. Cold Porch
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N
5m 1:200
Views from Site 21
academic
nature
self
Design Objective
Community
Nature 22
community
Self
2019 Front View 23
academic 24
Front Elevation
1m
5m 1:200
Section A
1m
5m 1:200
2019 Back Elevation
1m
5m 1:200
Section B
1m
5m 1:200
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academic Close Up Details
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A
B
Detail Section C 26
B
2019 C
D
C
D
1:100
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academic Living Room
View from Admin Table 28
2019 Back View in Winter 29
academic
vert - up mass-timber student housing
Sudbury, Ontario
Vert-Up focused on reclaiming land in an urban environment, where nature is a vertically built destination. Transformed an empty parking lot into a student/ entrepreneur housing and merged the public spaces vertically throughout the building. The urban spaces continued from the ground up which helped with the lack of green spaces downtown Sudbury. As the added greenery vertically to connect the master greening plan together.
Advisor: Shannon Basset Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, V-Ray, Enscape Duration: One Semester Team Size: Two
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2018
academic
Mechanical Room
Green Roof
Apartments for Professionals
Restaurant/ Event Space Terrace/ Pool
Mechanical Room Student Residents
Student Residents
Fitness Centre Grocery Store
Work Area Restaurant
Parking
Axonometric Diagram with Programming 32
2018 Automatic Bollards (for Sundays)
Bioswales
Womens Changeroom
Lobby A
Mens Changeroom
Mail Cash
Pedestrian Sundays + Farmers Markets
Quick Food Pick Up
Food Storage and B.O.H. Delivery
Lobby B
Underground Bicycle Parking + Changerooms
Parking
Permable Hexagonal Pavers Cafe
Green Wall Installed Over Existing Wall
Stor.
Patio
Restaurant
Integrated Green Wall System
Structure and 3D Section 33
academic West Elevation
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2018 Section A
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academic South Elevation
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2018 Section B
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academic
1 Bed Studio Student Residence 32m2
2 Bed Studio Student Residence 42m2
Apartment Typologies 38
Universal Studio Apartment for Professionals 63m2
2 Bedroom Apartment Apartment for Professionals 103m2
2018 Student Residence - 2 Bed Studio
Apartment - 2 Bedroom 39
academic
Parking Level 1
Typical Student Residence Level 40
2nd Floor
7th Floor
3rd Floor
Typical Apartment Level
2018 Concrete Topping Sprinkler Drywall Glulam Beam
7-Layer CLT 1” Air Gap 2 Layers of 3” Rigid Insulation 2 Layers 5/8” Gypsum Board Horizontal Wood Strapping Vertical Wood Strapping
7-Layer CLT Floor Vertical Cladding Window Header
Structure and 3D Section 41
academic Structural Model
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2018 Final Model
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competition
living piers timber in the city
New York, New York
Our proposal introduced innovative timber building to the Queens waterfront whilst honouring its post-industrial past. Historically wooden piers were the integral structures that connected these industrial lands with the East River, and thus the world. The eight stories of residential units are composed of a modular, prefabricated CLT system which aligns the super-column system below. Each unit is angled towards the river and features a large, covered balcony as well as a semi-private porch along the interior hallway. These spaces foster social interaction while introducing biophilic elements into the design. These rectangular forms are clad in terra cotta, and thus are reminiscent of the bricks which were once shipped from this very site.
Advisor: Shannon Basset Software: Rhino, Illustrator & Photoshop Duration: One Semester Team Size: Five
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2019
competition
Parti
Residential Units
Residential Units
Daycare
Community Centre
Programs 46
2019 Site Plan with 1st Floor Plan 47
competition 2nd Floor Plan
3rd Floor Plan
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2019 Ceiling: 3 PLY CLT Panel
Wall: 5 PLY CLT Panel e.g.1 x GK 12mm Floor: 5 PLY CLT Panel 17.5mm 5 PLY CLT Structure Insulation Layer + Wood Fibreboards
Wooden Structure to Allow Air Space in Between Units 100mm
Planking, OBS Board Airtight and Vapour Barrier Layer Parlex - Wood Ventilated Cladding
CLT Construction of Modular Unit Building Assembly Sequence Residential Module Units
TYPE: MACRO UNIT SIZE: 325 SQFT QUANTITY: 20
TYPE: TWO BDRM UNIT SIZE: 850 SQFT QUANTITY: 25
TYPE: ONE BDRM UNIT SIZE: 650 SQFT QUANTITY: 20
TYPE: THREE BDRM UNIT SIZE: 1000 SQFT QUANTITY: 35
CLT Wall Assembly
Unit Typologies 49
competition Section A 50
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2019
competition
Section A
Circulation Perspective
Exterior Courtyard 52
2019 South-East View from Roosevelt Island 53
professional
hcma community centre
Burnaby, British Columbia
A renovation and new construction of the Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena. During my time here I was creating renders, preparing presentation drawings for client meetings. Setting up laser cut model for the terrain and put together the model as a team.
Team Lead: Kim Winston Software: Rhino, Sketch Up, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator Duration: 8 months Team Size: Five
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2020
professional Site Plan
Sectional Perspective into Natatorium 56
2020 A
B
C
D
E
T/O PARAPET A 32700 T/O STRUCTURE 31500
T/O PARAPET B 28700
WALKWAY
SPECTATOR SEATING
LEVEL 2 (NEW) 25000
SHAFT
SPECTATOR SEATING
NATATORIUM
50m POOL
ADULT HOT TUB
NATATORIUM
25m POOL
LEVEL 1 (NEW) 20500
MECHANICAL
SURGE
MECHANICAL
SURGE
MECHANICAL
LEVEL 0 (EXISTING) 16660
Section in 50m Pool
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T/O PARAPET A 32700 T/O STRUCTURE 31500
T/O PARAPET B 28700 FITNESS STUDIO
CORRIDOR
COMM ROOM
STORAGE
FITNESS CENTRE
LEVEL 2 (NEW) 25000
OFF-DECK STORAGE
AQUATIC CORRIDOR
FEMALE CHANGE
DRUMS
NATATORIUM
25m POOL
NATATORIUM
LEVEL 1 (NEW) 20500
MECHANICAL
MECHANICAL
LEVEL 0 (EXISTING) 16660
Section for Fitness and 25m Pool
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professional Exterior Render Back of Building
Lobby Render
Leisure and Hot Tub Render 58
Arena Render
2020 Full Model
Close-Up of Model
Back Corner View of Model 59
installation
ljóma nuit blanche installation
Sudbury, Ontario
A Sudbury Nuit Blanche art installation. Ljóma meaning glow in Icelandic. The glow symbolizes, there will always be light, during the darkest day of winter. Thus creating a geometric shape to display a glow to the environment and highlight the beauty of nature material of wood.
Materials Used: Wood, Glue & LED Lights Team Size: Four Duration: One Month
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2018
installation academic
master of architecture thesis
Jane and Finch, Toronto
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2018 2021
installation
m.a.d. parking day installation
Sudbury, Ontario
The built identity of Sudbury has slowly been lost over the last century through the destruction of historic buildings in favour of additional parking and commercial venues. With the present discussion of demolishing the super stack, an icon to the city of Sudbury, this installation, Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) emphasized this change in Sudbury’s urban and natural identity. Through rotatable wood blocks, we have depicted before and after comparison pictures around Sudbury, along with a negative of our beloved stack. We have also posed questions to the audience like “What now?”, “What about the stack?”, and “What is Sudbury?” to get people thinking about the current state of Sudbury and its future.
Materials Used: Wood, Paper, PVC, Paint and Glue Team Size: Five Duration: Two Weeks
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2019
UPDATE
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installation
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2019
thank you
lila nguyen nguyenlila@gmail.com 416-890-9883