2024 PORTFOLIO by narsh7

01. THỔ CHU ISLAND FISH MARKET

Architecture Thesis Project Page 04

Space For Fashion - YAC Competition Page 20

03. RE-GENERATION - MANG THIT MODERN HERITAGE

Futurarc 2023 Competition Page 26

04. TREE OF LIFE

Architecture 10th School Project Page 32

05. HA LONG AQUATIC CENTER

Architecture 9th School Project Page 36

06. THE OTHER ABILITIES

JC Design Group Open Competition Page 42

02. NEW FLOW -TROMBETTA WOOLEN MILL

01 THỔ CHU ISLAND FISH MARKET

MARKET AS A DRIVING FORCE FOR PUBLIC SPACE IN NEW COMMUNITIES

Location: Thổ Chu Islands, Viet Nam

Date of Design: March - Jul 2024 (Year 5 Semester 2) Site area: 9800m2

Category: School Individual Work Architecture Thesis Project

Thổ Chu is a remote archipelago where the abundant seafood resources are the main source of income for the residents. However, the current infrastructure of the seafood market does not meet the increasing demand for trading space and product preservation. A modern and sustainable architectural design for the seafood market not only helps improve the quality of life for fishermen but also promotes sustainable economic development and marine environment protection.

Furthermore, the seafood market is a place for cultural exchange, community building, and tourism promotion. Designing a seafood market with spacious, convenient public spaces will contribute to creating a healthy living environment and comprehensive development for Thổ Chu residents. Therefore, choosing this topic aims to move towards a sustainable future, combining the economy, culture, and environment for the island community.

The project selects a construction site in the center of Bai Ngu, on a plot of land at the intersection of the island’s busiest traffic routes, right next to the island commune’s People’s Committee building—a place where community activities have become a habit for the local residents. This coastal residential area has developed spontaneously, with mostly single-story houses and a few solidly built two- to three-story homes. The land has a centripetal quality, with much of the remaining open space used by residents to grow vegetables for daily consumption.

“The building’s proximity to essential infrastructure such as the pier, main roads, hospital, and school will facilitate construction, operation, and maintenance. This location also ensures safety and convenience for both residents and visitors when accessing the building.”

The project site is chosen at the center of Bai Ngu, on a plot of land at the intersection of the island’s busiest traffic routes, right next to the island commune’s People’s Committee building—a place where community activities have become a routine.

The island features diverse terrain, including hilly areas, beaches, and small plains, with an average elevation of about 167 meters above sea level. This complex terrain presents challenges for infrastructure development but also offers advantages with its attractive natural landscapes, which are a draw for tourism.

Tho Chu’s climate is characterized by a tropical monsoon, with two distinct seasons: the rainy season from May to October and the dry season from November to April of the following year, with average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C. The extended rainy season can pose difficulties for construction and maintenance, while the dry season is more favorable for outdoor activities and tourism.

The island’s ecosystem is highly diverse, with tropical forests, coral reef systems, and many rare plant and animal species. The rich natural resources, especially the abundant marine life such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and squid, along with forest products, offer significant potential for eco-tourism and nature conservation. However, freshwater resources on the island can be limited due to its small size and reliance on annual rainfall. Ensuring a stable supply of fresh water during the dry season is a notable challenge.

Tho Chu’s coastline features many fine white sand beaches and clear blue waters, making it ideal for beach tourism. The surrounding sea has an average depth and is less affected by storms, providing favorable conditions for water-related recreational activities. However, marine and coral reef conservation needs to be strictly managed to prevent degradation. Overall, Tho Chu’s natural conditions are very favorable for tourism and economic development, but sustainable development plans are necessary to protect resources and the environment while meeting the needs of the local community and visitors.

POSITION OF SITE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS LANDSCAPE OF ISLAND NATURAL FACTORS

DIAGRAM ANALYZING THE DAILY AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY CYCLES OF THE RESIDENTS ON THO CHU ISLAND

The residents of Tho Chu Island have a unique habit of utilizing their living spaces, adapting to the island’s harsh natural conditions. Each year, they often move their homes twice, based on the wind season, to avoid the negative impacts of the weather. The architecture on the island typically features wide verandas, which serve as semi-public spaces where daily activities, social interactions, and exchanges between community members take place. These spaces not only protect the houses from sun and rain but also create an open and connected living environment. Additionally, the people of Tho Chu maintain close ties with the fishermen at sea, forming a sustainable community that supports each other in their daily lives. This not only helps them make the most of the marine resources but also strengthens social and economic relationships within the region.

DIAGRAM ANALYZING THE FISHING-RELATED HABITS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THO CHU ISLAND

DIAGRAM ANALYZING THE HABITS OF USING VERANDA SPACES BY THE RESIDENTS OF THO CHU ISLAND

Step 1: Cut through the spatial axis of the island’s public area.

Step 4: Connect the upper floor panels to create a dynamic space. Frontyard landscape

Step 2: Create

Step 5: Place the enclosing shell (large roof) over the entire structure.

Step 6: Complete the construction and allocate landscape design.

SECTION 3-3

SECTION L-L

SPATIAL STRUCTURE

The structure originates from a triangular shape with a single point of contact with the ground, reminiscent of the floating movement of boats. However, it subtly incorporates the traditional roof of the people, particularly the fishermen of Tho Chu, evoking a sense of stability and security.

FIXED KIOSK (FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE)

OUTDOOR MOBILE KIOSK WITH WHEELS

Microclimate design space, with seamless integration between indoors and outdoors

A large atrium space, with an open central area, creates a market-like atmosphere while adapting to the climate for design purposes

Avoiding the prevailing southwest wind, which is strong on the island

Design and layout of a rainwater recycling system

Avoiding direct sunlight while still ensuring local ventilation

The Tho Chu cultural building features a prominent large atrium design, creating a spacious and airy interior. This architecture allows nature to flow seamlessly from inside to outside, providing a wonderful blend between people and their surrounding environment.

The Tho Chu cultural building appears as a vibrant and harmonious blend with nature, deeply reflecting the culture and lifestyle of the island’s residents. Located in a prime spot, the building features a “moored and afloat” design, mirroring the daily life of the local people closely tied to the sea. Its shape is designed like a long boat’s prow, creating a sense of constant movement and symbolizing the ambition to conquer the seas.

In the evenings, the market area becomes lively and bustling, with stalls offering a variety of fresh seafood and local produce, attracting both locals and tourists. The gentle afternoon sunlight casts a warm and welcoming glow over the space, creating a cozy and friendly atmosphere.

02 NEW FLOW

SHAPED BY INDUSTRIAL FEELING BUT HUMAN IS CENTER - INSTEAD OF MACHINE

Location: Trombetta Woolen Mill, Biella, Italia

Date of Design: January - February 2024

Site area:

Category: Group Work

Collaborators: Tran Khoa Thanh, Do Viet Hoang, Tong Le Viet Cuong

Contribution: Concept, Research, Graphic

Space For Fashion Competition

“Why everything ends up like this?”

This is the question this project hopes visitors ask themselves every time they come to the museum: a space that evokes curiosity about the very nature of the place they are standing in. Every structure that exists, even the smallest, carries with it the stamp of time and its own story. The project’s mission is to find a way to manipulate these structures, creating a non-industrial route right inside an old industrial factory space, bringing visitors to contemplative points right in the interior structure.

WINNER - 1st PLACE

Space For Fashion 2024 - By Fondazione Pistoletto YAC - Young Architects Competition

Permanent exhibition: moving orientation creates a longer, more interesting cycle. Temporary exhibition: Flexible, changing and constantly moving, shaped by artists and the community to meet creative needs for any exhibition scenarios.The buffer space in the middle is the soft separation between the two permanent and temporary display spaces. It acts as a break between two tour cycles, in some special cases such as fashion shows, festivals... it can be a backup space for the expansion of two spaces. Exhibition space on both sides.

SENERIO 1: CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCES

SENERIO 2: SMALL GROUPS GATHERING

SENERIO 3: FASHION SHOW

SHAPED BY INDUSTRIAL FEELING

The feeling of an industrial space will be seen from a new perspective: A perspective where people are the center - instead of giant textile machines. Reflecting the old function of factory: “Thus, in this context, the factory can be viewed as “packaging” for machines” (H.Oevermann, B.M.Walczak, M.Waston; The heritage of textile industry;TICCIH; 2022).

TRIBUTE TO CERVO RIVER

Aim to preserve the emotions of the remnants of an industrial space, not simply preserving old artifacts. Covering the entire exhibition space is a grid-like module system with high flexibility consisting of 2 parts: frame system and fabric partition. The pulley frame system is one of the elements that constitute a woolen weaving factory - where the ceiling hangs the The project sees the project as a point in the flow of the times: With the planning orientation of the Cervo River Park in the future of the city of Biella, we propose a second for this project - at the same time a physical connection for a system of cultural and artistic works renovated from the old woolen factory system along the river: it is a transportation path associated with the landscape on both sides of the river Cervo caters for cycling and walking With a more public approach, the project helps the project escape the weakness caused by the poor access location from the West (hard traffic (road) and terrain lower city floor). The project will attract more non-artist participation from the Cervo river park, increasing the economic viability of the museum as well as increasing interaction

03 RE-GENERATION

REBIRTH, REDESIGN, AND REUSE OF CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE

REGENERATION 02

Location: Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam

Date of Design: February 2023

Site area: 50000 m2

Vị trí khu đất: Làng gốm Mang Thít, Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam

Category: Group Work

Thời gian hoàn thiện dự án: Tháng 2, 2023

Collaborators: Tran Khoa Thanh, Do Viet Hoang, Nguyen Minh Ngoc

Diện tích khu đất:

Contribution: Concept, Research, Design, Graphic

Thành viên: Đặng Lê Như Ngọc, Đỗ Việt Hoàng, Nguyễn Minh Ngọc

Vai trò trong nhóm: Lên ý tưởng, thiết kế, thể hiện, render

Thành tích: Giải Nhì cuộc thi “FuturArc 2023”

Giải Bạc cuộc thi “Arcasia 2023”

The project team proposes to regenerate the Mang Thit Pottery Village heritage area in three aspects: environment, economy, and society through architectural and landscape interventions. They hope to revive the old brick kilns and transform them into an eco-tourism destination, contributing to sustainable conservation and improving the lives of local residents. Their strategy includes modular renovation and phased implementation, aiming to turn the polluted kiln area into an ecological recycling center, along with redesigning the landscape to enhance the flora and fauna ecosystems, in line with the Mekong Delta context.

The project’s solutions include recycling and reusing materials, assessing the complex design of the brick kilns, addressing the environmental pollution caused by the brick-making process, and planning functional zones. To make this heritage area attractive and engaging, they have chosen a pilot area with diverse potential in form and terrain, making it easier to replicate in the future.

nghiệp. Khi ngành công nghiệp gạch suy thoái, những người làm gạch buộc phải quay lại nghề nông trong bối cảnh đất nông nghiệp bị thu hẹp, hoặc phải tìm việc làm trong các ngành công nghiệp và dịch vụ mà không có kỹ năng được đào tạo. Đội ngũ dự án đề xuất tái tạo khu di sản này trên ba phương diện môi trường, kinh tế và xã hội thông qua các can thiệp kiến trúc và cảnh quan. Họ hy vọng sẽ hồi sinh các lò gạch cũ và biến chúng thành điểm du lịch sinh thái, góp phần bảo tồn bền vững và cải thiện đời sống người dân địa phương. Chiến lược của họ bao gồm cải tạo theo mô-đun và thực hiện theo từng giai đoạn, nhằm biến khu vực từ lò gạch ô nhiễm thành trung tâm tái chế sinh thái, cùng với việc tái thiết kế cảnh quan để tăng cường hệ sinh thái flora và fauna, phù hợp với bối cảnh Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long. Các giải pháp của dự án bao gồm tái chế và tái sử dụng vật liệu, đánh giá kiểu dáng phức hợp của lò gạch, giải quyết hậu quả ô nhiễm môi trường do quá trình làm gạch gây ra và quy hoạch các khu chức năng. Để làm cho khu di sản này trở nên hấp dẫn và thú vị, họ chọn một khu vực thí điểm với tiềm năng đa dạng về hình thức và địa hình, giúp dễ dàng nhân rộng trong tương lai.

SILVER AWARD IN The Futurarc Competition

SILVER AWARD IN The Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) Exhibited in Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2023

Mang Thit is located in the Mekong River Delta, where the river culture is closely related to everyone for generations. The water element has produced unique subtle differences in residents’ farming habits, living, psychological behavior and community life. This is the adaptation of several generations to the complex river ecological environment. Therefore, the development of generations is not only the development of culture and family career, but also the development of clean natural environment and the maintenance of clean water resources, that is, to ensure the life and culture of many generations.

RECONECT

Pedestrian: Create new connections and experiences on both sides of the river embankment, and connect people with people and people with nature. Residents and tourists can watch the flow of the canal and the brick kiln heritage on the river bank from the perspective of walkers.

Wetland design with undulating terrain creates new shelters for wildlife as well as safe passage for kayaking in high water. In dry days, the stream bed will form an interesting walking path for visitors when crossing the dense grass.

Vegetated filter strip Local vegetations re-creates biodiversity along the length and length of the two banks of Rach Cai Thay river. This layer of native vegetation acts as a filter, cleaning water from agricultural production, handicrafts and tourism waste before the water flows to the canal.

Wetland: Formed from the aquaculture area at Rach Cai Thay watershed, it acts as a water filter for the whole canal, minimizing salinity from tidal surges from the Co Chien River. Wetland will restore its wildlife habitat as well as provide a new form of tourism and education for residents and visitors. The design of the wetland with diverse terrain combined with the frequent water level fluctuations of the Co Chien River will create interesting landscape experiences throughout the year.

Selection of native plants such as water lily, Eichhornia crassipes, Cyperus alternifolius,... planted along the length of 2 banks of Cai Thay canal.

The riverside promenade connects most of the area’s functional transformation brick kilns, creating a cycle of moving and experiencing the utility of the entire area.

Vegetated filter strip combined with public spaces

Wetland development

Pontederiaceae Cyperus Attap palm Typhaceae Nymphaea Phragmites Cyperaceae

TREE OF LIFE

04 TREE OF LIFE

HIGH-RISE URBAN CEMETERY, ADAPTED TO LOCAL BURIAL PRACTICES

Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Date of Design: December 2023 (Year 5 Semester 1)

Site area:

Category: School Individual Work Architecture 10th project

The proposed solution is to develop a new type of urban cemetery: a high-rise cemetery that can be en vironmentally sustainable, addressing land use issues while still accommodating Vietnamese burial prac tices. The pilot project is located at a public cemetery in Ha Dong District, Hanoi—typical of a cemetery site within an Asian city: surrounded by new urban areas, schools, office buildings, and agricultural land.

The structure is designed to mimic a tree trunk, with a central core for transportation and logistics, and modules for in-ground burial arranged around the “branches.” Cremation modules are placed at the out ermost part, combined with a green nursery. The base of the structure includes facilities such as a funeral

To adapt to existing burial practices, these modules are arranged in a spiral staircase configuration, minimizing the use of doors, walls, and floors to provide an experience of space unbounded by artificial structures. With this arrangement, every grave will be exposed to all natural elements of the environment, similar to a traditional cemetery, but achieving up to six times the usage efficiency compared to a tradi

05 AQUATIC CENTER

SPORTS CENTRE AS AN URBAN SYMBOL

Location: Ha Long, Viet Nam

Date of Design: February - May 2023 (Year 4 Semester 2)

Site area: 29000 m2

Category: School Individual Work Architecture 9th project

Each time the Olympics or major sports events are held, it is an opportunity for the host country, region, or city to showcase its most impressive sports facilities with the aid of advanced technology. It is no longer unusual for sports facilities to become symbols through these events.

Therefore, the project focuses on addressing three major issues when placing the facility in a water heritage city like Ha Long: connecting the human experience with the water, organizing professional competitions, and optimizing usage for daily visitors. Integrating urban characteristics and cultural sports experiences is essential and should be maximized in the project.

Ha Long – the city by the heritage bay: With the beauty of Ha Long Bay nearby, one of the gateways to China, Ha Long City is one of the most vibrant cities in Vietnam today, with its thriving commerce, services, and economy. However, land reclamation, shoreline encroachment, and construction are becoming alarming, disrupting many water spaces and leading to water pollution.

Co Tien Lake is one such lake, currently suffering from pollution, and the water quality is not sufficient for residents to use effectively and sustainably.

ÁN K9: TRUNG TÂM THỂ THAO DƯỚI

06 THE OTHER ABILITIES

THE OTHER ABILITIES

DESIGN APPROACH AS A DRIVER FOR EQUALITY

Location: Suburban Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Date of Design: October - November 2022 (Year 4 Semester 1)

Site area:

Category: Group Work

Vị trí khu đất: Ngoại thành Hà Nội

Will To Live Center

Thời gian hoàn thiện dự án: Tháng 11, 2022

JC Design Group Open Competition

Diện tích khu đất: 8000 m2

Thành viên: Đặng Lê Như Ngọc, Nguyễn Minh Ngọc, Nguyễn Thị Hương Giang

Vai trò trong nhóm: Trưởng nhóm, lên ý tưởng, thiết kế, thể hiện, render

Thành tích: Giải Nhất cuộc thi “Ayda 2022 - Nhà thiết kế trẻ Châu Á”

Giải Ba cuộc thi “Thiết kế Kiến Trúc Cảnh Quan Trung tâm Nghị lực sống”

“PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES...”

We often label individuals with physical disabilities as disabled, despite medical technology making significant strides to improve their physical lives. Their minds, however, are still heavily affected by discrimination, excessive prioritization, and false equality. So, what is the positive convergence point in our thinking?

How can we change our perspective about them and about ourselves?

Câu trả lời chính là “khả năng khác”. Hãy xem họ là những người có tiềm năng khác biệt, tạo ra không gian giúp họ kiểm soát cuộc sống của mình và phát huy khả năng của họ, thay vì chỉ chú trọng vào những gì họ không có. Chúng ta cũng cần chấp nhận rằng tất cả chúng ta đều sẽ già đi hoặc có thể gặp phải những tai nạn không may, có thể cần đến xe lăn và các thiết bị hỗ trợ. Do đó, cần phải định nghĩa lại các quy tắc thiết kế trong các công trình xây dựng để có thể phù hợp với những biến số này, giảm thiểu sự bất tiện và lãng phí không gian. Mô-đun kích thước 5.4m x 5.4m đã được phát triển để tối ưu hóa không gian cho tất cả mọi người, lấy kích thước cơ bản của xe lăn làm trung tâm. Mô-đun này có thể được áp dụng trong nhiều loại công trình khác nhau và trong cả các công trình đô thị mới và cũ. Để truyền tải thông điệp này một cách rõ ràng nhất, một trung tâm phát triển năng lực đã được xây dựng.

The answer lies in “different abilities.” Let us view them as individuals with unique potential, creating spaces that allow them to control their own lives and develop their abilities, rather than focusing solely on what they lack. We must also accept that we all will age or may encounter unfortunate accidents, potentially requiring wheelchairs and assistive devices. Therefore, it is essential to redefine design rules in construction to accommodate these variables, minimizing inconvenience and wasted space. A 5.4m x 5.4m module has been developed to optimize space for everyone, centered around the basic size of a wheelchair. This module can be applied in various types of buildings, both new and old urban structures. To convey this message most clearly, a capacity development center has been established.

Trung tâm này không chỉ phục vụ cho tất cả mọi người, giúp họ tìm việc, trở nên độc lập tài chính, thể hiện bản thân qua nghệ thuật và lấy lại sự tự tin, mà còn được thiết kế với các yếu tố hỗ trợ như ramp nghiêng, gạch nổi, và vật liệu hấp thụ âm thanh. Mỗi thiết kế trong dự án đều cố gắng mang lại trải nghiệm vui nhộn, đầy màu sắc và hấp dẫn, giúp chúng ta dần hiểu rõ cách cư xử hòa hợp, tôn trọng ước mơ và tiềm năng của nhau, và nhận ra rằng mỗi người đều có những khả năng khác biệt – hay còn gọi là “khả năng khác”.