MCHU Architecture Portfolio
“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.� -Le Corbusier
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7 | 1960's Urbanism PI 7 | 1960’s Urbanism P2 X | Architecture Communications 6| Urban Housing in Berlin P1 6| Urban Housing in Berlin P2 5| Urban Institutions 4| Community Library
Artwork & Miscellaneous
Ruggles Station, Boston, MA Southwest Corridor Park Extension
ABOUT ME Hello there! Welcome to my portfolio. A bit about myself. I a m a s m a l l t o w n g i r l o r i g i n a l l y f r o m u p s t a t e N e w Yo r k w h o h a v e a l w a y s b e e n i n s p i r e d b y t h e b i g c i t y. D u e t o m y p r e v i ous background in art, I hold a strong passion for graphic design and attention to details. I consider myself a bit quirky at times who loves meeting new people. I am an extrovert who works well in a project/team based organization. I have also held various leadership roles within my extracurricular activities which has also improved my interpersonal skills as well as learning how to manage and delegate multiple tasks simultan e o u s l y. I h a v e a s t r o n g d e s i r e a n d a d a p t a b i I i t y t o l e a r n a n d I work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. My ideal goal is to work for a firm with international connections in Asia with a concentration on sustainability and new technology design. On my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, exploring my cultural background, amateur p h o t o g r a p h y, m a k i n g p o p - u p c a r d s a n d e v e n t p l a n n i n g ! marilyn.n.chu@gmail.com | 617.637.3492
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ABOUT ME | RESUME 2 0 11 - 2 0 1 5 e x p e r i e n c e s
SKILLS D R A F T I N G Autocad | Kerkythea | Indigo | V-ray | Revit | Rhino (familiar) M O D E L I N G SketchUp | Hand Modeling | Laser Cutter G R A P H I C Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign O F F I C E Microsoft Suite
STUDIO COURSES//
Fundamental Representation, Fundamental Design, Site/Space & Program, Urban Institutions, Studio Abroad (in Berlin), Advanced Architectural Communications, Housing & Aggregation.
OTHER RELEVANT COURSES// Structural Systems, Architectonic Systems, Environmental Systems, Architectural History, and Design Tactics & Operations, Urban Studies Minor
LANGUAGES Fluent in English Intermedia Chinese Basic French/German
E D U C AT I O N N O R T H E A S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y | GPA 3.4 May 2016 Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Architecture September 2011 Minor in Business Administration, Chinese, Urban Studies Involvement: AIAS, Freedom by Design, Room to Grow Volunteer, Graphic Designer & Vice President of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. H U M B O L D T U N I V E R S I T Y o f B E R L I N | GPA 3.5 April 2014 Semester Study Abroad January 2014 Y U N N A N U N I V E R S I T Y | GPA 4.0 August 2012 International Summer Dialogue Program July 2012 Certificate of Completion, Chinese Language and Culture S A U G E R T I E S S E N I O R H I G H S C H O O L | GPA 3.9 June 2010 Valedictorian, High Honor Roll September 2005
EXPERIENCE T H E G A L A N T E A R C H I T E C T U R E S T U D I O August 2014 Architecture Intern July 2014 Developed construction documents and supplied drafting support in Autocad, Sketchup and V-ray. Primarily worked on rendering Harvard’s dormitory units, as well as various residential and commercial projects. Researched material costs, assisted with design proposals, and attended on-site visits/client meetings. H A B I TAT F O R H U M A N I T Y: B O S TO N Construction Intern Facilitated volunteers, on-site construction planning/work. B O S TO N U N I V E R S I T Y: FA C I L I T I E S , P L A N N I N G & D E S I G N Intern/Co-op Managed Autocad files, updated database, site visits, prepared spreadsheets.
June 2014 May 2014
December 2013 July 2013
courtyard hotel
chelsea creek residential
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1960’s URBANISM fall 2014
CONNECTION
O P E N S PA C E S
phsyical connection to chelsea creek and constitution beach, while visual connection to downtown boston
FRAME WORK
predicting open spaces using connection elements around the site, ex. current open spaces and green spaces
combining paths and connections, the following spaces were produced carve out in cener allows for flooding and provides an area for water path creating different experiences as the programs change along the site
CHELSEA CREEK
CHELSEA CREEK
CONSTITUTION BEACH
CONSTITUTION BEACH
DOWNTOWN BOSTON
site location
EAST BOSTON While studying the regional and local neighborhoods of Boston, I found significant disconnects within various areas of Boston and East Boston. Most of these “holes” are associated with a lack of activity which has mirrored the available public transp o r t a t i o n a r o u n d t h e a r e a . F o r B o s t o n , t h i s o c c u r a nb oca er d e hr a p p e n so p ebn e t w e e n t hl i ef t r e d a n d b r e a k g r e e n T- l i n e s . F o r E a s t B o s t o n , t h i s g a p h a p p e n s a l o n g C h e l s e a C r e e k , w h e r e o u r site is located. For my project, I wanted to reactivate and bring various commuity centers to the site as well as connect the Creek to Consititution Beach and lastly continue the visual connection of downtown Boston. HARDSCAPE
DRY
HARDSCAPE E
HARDSCAPE
WET
INTERNAL VS. EXTERNAL
MASTER PLAN CONCEPT E
constitution beach
HARDSCAPE HARDSCAPE
break
GREENERY
lift
GREENERY
open
HARDSCAPE
boarder
DRY
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1960’s URBANISM fall 2014
While still conforming to the neighborhood context, the idea of the hardscape urban edge is carried through my design. Because our site is vunerable flooding, the use of green landscape is introduced to not only benefit and accomodate for potential floodings but also to connect the green spaces which may develop along the edge of C h e l s e a C r e e k , w h i c h w a s p r e v i o u s l y u s e d f o r i n d u s t r i a l m a c h i n a r y.
URBAN
AXIAL CONNECTOR
ORGANIC
The history of Back Bay Fens is incomplete without learning how Boston as a whole was originally developed from the fifteenth cent u r y. T h e l o c a t i o n a n d e v o l u t i o n o f t h e F e n s b e c a m e a n i m p o r t a n t a s pect to the expansion of Huntington Avenue also known as the “Avenue of the Arts” due to its vast range of institutions and museums. The Museum of Fine Arts’ unique location serves as a connector of how Boston’s urban landscape meets the Emerald necklace which once w a s a n a r e a f i l l e d w i t h m a r s h b e f o r e i t b e c a m e k n o w n a s B a c k B a y.
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symphony orchestra matthew’s arena ymca center marino center
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For this project I aimed to study how the location of the museum affects the volume of vistors entering the site at its three entrances. From there the study was broken down into the different types of age groups who visited the museum by entrance from 2013. In conclusion, the Museum of Fine Arts is a monument that successfully responds to unique front and back qualities.
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URBAN HOUSING IN BERLIN spring 2014
FALL
WINTER
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SUMMER
phase 3
SPRING
phase 2
phase 1
spring
site location
WEDDING, BERLIN
summer
E X I S T I N G O P E N S PA C E S
EMAN
NSTR
RASSE
WINTER BORN
MA E X I S T I N G O P E N S PA C E S
4 CONNECTIONS
6 SPACES
MASTER PLAN CONCEPT
MA NIMANI F E STO MAPSLAN TE RP L A N FESTO MASTER
MA NI F ESTO MA S TERP L A N
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Our site is located in Wedding, Berlin, situated between institution centers, a market and various residential buildings. Due to the unique history of the city and government building codes, most residential buildings remain around 4-6 levels without the use of elevators. We analysed entry locations, open s p a c e s ,FALL s u n d i a g r a m s , a n d s i t eWINTER context to dev e l o p o u r m a s t e r p l a n s t r a t e g y. T h e i d e a o f t h e Y- c o n c e p t i s i n t r o d u c e d a n d a d j u s t e d t h r o u g h different phases of the process (as seen a b o v e ) . T h i s Y- c o n c e p t i s f u r t h e r m o r e d e v e l oped as a design tactic for the apartment units within my individual segment of the masterplan explored further on the next page.
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*Masterplan was collaborated work, designed by Anita Cheng, Katherine Chiu and Marilyn Chu.
ENTRY POINT
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COMMUNITY SPACE
VACAN T COMMERCIAL SPACE
spring 2014
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VACAN T COMMERCIAL SPACE
VACAN T COMMERCIAL SPACE
URBAN HOUSING IN BERLIN
Y SMALL FAMILY S PA C E A
PENTHOUSE 150-170 SQ M
CORE
S PA C E A
150-170 SQ M
C O M M O N S PA C E
SMALL FAMILY
COMMUNITY SPACE ROOFTOP GARDEN
PENTHOUSE DOUBLE DECK ROOF GARDEN
S PA C E B
CORE
C O M M O N S PA C E
Morning
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Width: 11-12 meters
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PENTHOUSE 150-170 SQ M
CORE
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CORE
PRIVATE & PUBLIC
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CENTRAL CORE
Noon
C O M M O N S PA C E
S PA C E A
PRIVATE & PUBLIC
80-100 SQ M
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CORE
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CORE
60 SQ M
S PA C E B
INDIVIDUAL UNIT CONCEPT
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STUDIO
CORE
S PA C E B
PRIVATE & PUBLIC
PRIVATE & PUBLIC
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CENTRAL CORE
80-100 SQ M
80-100 SQ M
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60 SQ M
CENTRAL CORE
STUDIO
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site location
SOUTH END, BOSTON (Preliminary Design) My city block proposal is a continuation of the grid plan found within the residential neighborhood. By dividing my site into two parts, it opens up an opportunity for a large pedestrian walkw a y. R e t a i l a n d s c h o o l i s a l i g n e d a l o n g t h e e d g e o f t h e larger commercial road (Washington Street) while office spaces sit on top of these retail spaces. Residential looks onto the Shawmut Avenue and the large park adjacent to the site.
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URBAN INSTITUTIONS spring 2013
General Programs General Programs Specific Programs Programs ConnectorSpecific Programs Connector Programs Building Edges Building Edges
Regular Grid Irregular Grid Walkways
Service/Classrooms Service/Classrooms Disciplines/Auditorium Disciplines/Auditorium Library/Common Space Library/Common Space
Regular Grid Irregular Grid Section
Walkways
Level 2 Section
Level 2
S I T E A N A LY S I S Regular Grid SHAWMUNT STREET
Irregular Grid Walkways
Level 2
Level 1 Level 2
Level 1
Residential Offices
3’ BELOW GRADE
Level 1
Retail
SHAWMUNT STREET
Urban Institution
Level 1 Ground
SHAWMUNT STREET
Ground WASHINGTON STREET
Ground
Residential MASTER PLAN
Offices Retail Urban Institution
3’ BELOW GRADE
Residential Offices Retail Urban Institution
3’ BELOW GRADE
Ground
My library design consists of 4 levels excluding the main ground level. Mezzanines are incorporated to create reading spaces for the variety of different users (individual spaces, small groups, and large groups). Long narrow window openings alternate along the faรงade to provide light and air into the building. Double heighted ceilings are designed for the large reading spaces with a full glass facade, providing sunlight as well as views in and out of the building.
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY fall 2012
UP
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CONCEPT DIAGRAM
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Ground
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ARTWORK & MISCELLANEOUS 2 0 11 - 2 0 1 5
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Tectonics (a) Wood
Modules (b) Bristol
Organic (c) Bristol
Self Sculpture (d) Clay
(c)
Carpenter Center (e) Foam Core
“Foot” (f) Pencil
(a)
“Miles Davis” (g) Pencil
“Micro/Macro” (h) Pencil
“Matthew” (i) Chalk
(d) (b)
Urbanism - East Boston Winter Landscape
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