portfolio.
ARCHITECTURE
selected works
NATALIE KIM
NATALIE KIM
ABOUT
ntkim@cpp.edu
909-859-9091
www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-t-kim/
I am passionate in pursuing educational and civic projects contributing to community-building. I believe meaningful architecture makes resources available to all communities. In collaborative settings, I adapt quickly, value feedback, and take initiative to accomplish deadlines.
EDUCATION
CAL POLY POMONA
B.ARCH 2025
PROSPECTIVE SUMMA CUM LAUDE RECIPIENT
EXPERIENCE
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 4.25 GPA
MG2 DESIGN / COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN
SUMMER INTERNSHIP / PART-TIME INTERN - RETAIL
JUN 2023 - MAY 2024, SEPT 2024-PRESENT
• Delivered 50+ Design Development packaged schemes for pharmacies, optical offices, gas stations, employee locker rooms, and hearing aid centers for multiple Costco locations.
• Completed and drafted full Construction Document Set for 5,000 SF Costco Employee Locker Room and Mezzanine Addition in Azusa. Coordinated with consultants for the compilation of QA Drawings and RFIs.
• Initiated managing and updating 50+ Costco Remodel Archival drawings to assist PMs in closeout process in accordance with Costco Standards.
PERKINS EASTMAN `
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - EDUCATION / CIVIC
JUN 2024 - AUG 2024
• Produced technical details within the Design Development set for the Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA).
• Initiated schematic design changes during weekly design charettes with PMs and Principals for Monrovia Community Center. Improved and facilitated conversation to further project design and quality.
• Streamlined project proposal for Monrovia Community Center through the production of presentation drawings, elevational renderings, massing models, and landscaping schemes.
SHI ALICE SPATIAL DESIGN
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
JUN 2022 - AUG 2022
• Managed and organized business logistics involving client coordination and vendor quotes through professional emails and business calls.
• Designed furniture pieces and developed multiple interior renderings for client presentation meetings.
• Organized material library, online inventory, and business email inbox. Gained insight in Interior Design and project coordination.
OMNIA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
REPORT ANALYST
SEPT 2021 - JAN 2023
• Executed 100+ real estate housing reports that contained basic condition of property, community descriptions, estimated housing pricing, and list comparables.
SKILLS
RHINO 7
REVIT
AUTOCAD
HONORS
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE INDESIGN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ENSCAPE AFFINITY DESIGN SUITE MICROSOFT SUITE
DEAN’S AND PRESIDENT’S LIST 2020-2024
CPP INTERIM SELECTION F2021, SP2022, F2023
BAUHAUS OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
INVOLVEMENTS
MODEL MAKING 3D PRINTING LASER CUTTING BLUEBEAM LEADERSHIP EVENT PLANNING
COLLEGE OF ENV COUNCIL ENV JAPAN STUDY ABROAD
PRESIDENT 2023-2024
VICE PRESIDENT 2024-2025
SOM WINTER SHADOWSHIP
WINTER SESSION 2023
SUMMER 2024 INTERDISCIPLINARY
TAU SIGMA DELTA
SECRETARY 2024-2025
MENTOR 2023-2025
TEACHING ASSISTANT
FALL 2021 FALL 2022
VDL DOCENT
FALL 2023 - SPRING 2024
SANTA ANA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMMUNITY INFLUENCED DESIGN
THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER SEMESTER DESIGN PROJECT +
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET (QR CODE)
This multi-family residential mixed-use project focused on modular design and community building. From the site analysis, unemployment rates were high, lack of representation for small businesses, and lack of resources for childcare. Thus it was imperative to integrate a broken up commercial ground floor to allow small businesses to populate, and to provide a childcare component to allow parents to pursue personal careers.
In order to create an underlying sense of community, there was a focus on visual connections that was developed through cluster forms. The cluster module was developed in an outward bold elevation through balconies and transparent materials, while inwardly portrayed a more tamed and clear courtyard for residents.
PROJECT INFORMATION
GROSS SITE AREA
68,933 SF
STORIES ABOVE GRADE 5 STORIES
STORIES BELOW GRADE 0 STORIES ZONING CR
MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT 75’-0”
CONSTRUCTION TYPE TYPE VA / TYPE 1A
PROPOSED USE MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL
FULLY SPRINKLERED BUILDING WITH NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM (SECTION 903.2.11.3)
FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEM (SECTION 907.2.2)
STUDIO FLOOR PLAN
GROSS: 465 SF
NET: 363 SF + 76 SF EXTERIOR
TWO-BED FLOOR PLAN
GROSS: 1,084 SF
NET: 889 SF + 22 SF EXTERIOR
LIVE-WORK FLOOR PLAN
GROSS: 1,325 SF
NET: 1,145 SF
CONFIGURATION OF UNITS
The configuration of units were derived from a consistent 10’-0” x 12’-0” grid Through this grid, it overall allowed for an organized program through using the rule of thirds That within the procession of thirds within the unit, it gradually got more private. Each unit has ample floor to ceiling windows to allow natural light into common areas like dining or living room. Balconies were utilized to allow visual connections to the community. Then as the procession headed towards the private bedrooms are connected to a semiprivate lounge space. Flex walls are used to allow residents the liberty to open up space or to confine space to their own personal needs.
MOUNT WILSON SCIENTIST RETREAT CENTER SITE INFLUENCED DESIGN
THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER DESIGN PROJECT
This project took into consideration many site influences that include access, orientation, and sun exposure. During the site visit, I realized that the top road was more level than the steeper bottom road. With this, I used the top road to provide public accessibility to the tower and the bottom road for private parking for the scientist. This played into the orientation of the site, as the public space run parallel to the contour lines and the private spaces ran perpendicular. Thus, as you enter as a visitor you are met with the beautiful mountain range of Mt. Wilson and are able to see into the public scientist’s lab and office. Allowing the visitor to experience and witness the work within this project. Whereas the private programs point to LA and offer a different experience at a higher elevation. Lastly, sun exposure was taken into consideration as the site is covered with tall pine and oak trees. The natural shade allows for a comfortable experience for visitors walking into the site. As you go up the tower the sun exposure increases, allowing for optimal lighting for program like the living rooms and the kitchen.
1. CENTRAL CORE
SITE ACCESS 2. CANTILEVERING IN THE X-DIRECTION 3. CANTILEVERING IN THE Y-DIRECTION 4. EXTENDED CANTILEVER IN THE X-DIRECTION
ACCESSIBLE PARKING PUBLIC SPACES
KITCHEN NOOK
LAUNDRY ROOM
POWDER ROOM
CIRCULATION CORE
PRIVATE BEDROOM
MEETING DECK CLOSET
PRIVATE BATHROOM
PUBLIC RESTROOM
CIRCULATION CORE DAYROOM
PRIVATE BEDROOM PRIVATE BATHROOM CLOSET
CIRCULATION CORE SERVICE CLOSET
SHARED PRIVATE SPACES PRIVATE SPACES
CIRCULATION CORE SERVICE SPACES ADJACENCIES
CIRCULATION CORE
RESEARCH OFFICE
RESEARCH LAB
PRIVATE PARKING
TRASH
CAL POLY POMONA GYMNASTICS STADIUM USER EXPERIENCE DRIVEN DESIGN
FOURTH YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER PARTNER DESIGN PROJECT WITH NATALY HAKOPIAN
Within this design proposal, it was driven by the user experience and how students, athletes, and attendees would experience the stadium. Through Nataly’s and I partnership we started to reimagine what different individual experiences that each user group would encounter through narrative storyboarding. For example, detailing out VIP entrance to have a dramatic drop-off zone, or the general public having easy access to amenities like food and restrooms.
Through these thought out experiences we developed our parti The partition walls and trusses play an important role in program organization and site connection. The walls helped us to maintain a more human-scale at the ground level and the truss was used as a device glamorize the performance or action of the space.
SUBTERRANEAN FLOOR
WESTTEMPLEAVENUE
KELLOGG GYM
SCOLINOS FIELD
PROJECT INFORMATION
USES: FLEXIBLE FOR GYMNASTICS, PERFORMANCE, OR BASKETBALL
SF
LEVI’S SPOT
CAFE POP-UP EVENT
PASSION PROJECT EVENT PLANNING AND HANDCRAFTED DRINKS
This was a personal passion project that combined my love for event planning and hand-crafted drinks. I curated a cafe pop-up event at my house, where I brought together a community of my close friends ranging from childhood, high school, college, and church friends. I value community building on a personal level and love creating fun experiences for my friends.
I personally branded the entirety of the event from the posters, the cups, the menus, and the trinkets that everyone got to take home. I utilized architectural planning through plans, elevations, and drafting circulation routes for people. Through the hybridization of my architectural and crafty traits it allowed me to organize a very successful event for 30 people!
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
“Levi’s Spot’s welcoming atmosphere and sense of community created the perfect environment to meet new people and enjoy a unique experience”
- Nataly Hakopian
“Levi’s Spot is a love letter to those lucky enough to attend.”
- Marsha Pranata
“I loved all the attention to details from the handcrafted matcha to the handwritten name tags. I felt so cared for and had a wonderful time at Levi’s Spot!”
-Tess U-Vongcharoen
“Levi’s Spot was an amazing spot to connect with new people and reconnect with old friends with delicious drinks and fun games prepared by Natalie!”
- Ashley Macamay
BRANDING
name inspired by family dog
DRINK AND BAKERY MENU
a set drink menu curated by me & bakery items from friends who donated baked goods
simple and cute dog icon to represent Levi
PHOTO CARD
each person received a photocard of Levi!
MATCHA ORDERS
each person preordered their drink of choice and received a receipt upon entry
FLOOR PLAN OF EVENT
The circulation of the event was intentional to ensure I was able to greet each guest and handcraft their order!
DRINK STATION
3. BAKERY
4. ACTIVITIES
7. VIDEO GAMES
5. BOARD GAMES
6. OUTDOOR GAMES
NATALIE KIM
NTKIM@CPP.EDU @DESIGNWITHNATALIE_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-t-kim/