Duc Cao - Resume

DUC CAO Resume Architecture & Urban Planning 2016-2020

Duc Cao

nhanduc.cao@gmail.com

+84 933 699 361

Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Profile

Duc is a productive and concept-oriented Architect with 5 years experienced in creating architectural designs in Hospitality, Commercial and Residential fields. He working on both studio and personal projects with local and international teams filled with compassions for architecture and human beings.

Objective

Despite having an architectural background and familiar with conceptualising client’s design briefs , Duc also has a desire to become a single point of accountability for the management of design development process from inception to completion.

Practical Skills

Work-loads and Time management.

Productive , Adaptive and able to implenment new ideas.

Comfortable with critical team analysis and independent decision making.

Practical and client-oriented professional work ethics.

Proficient computer skills and technological comprehension.

Fluent in English communication and presentation.

Technical Skills

Concept Design Schematic Design

Technical Drawings Design Development

3D Modelling Visualization

Presentation Handsketching

Efficient skills in AutoCAD & Sketchup.

Proficient knowledge in Photoshop & inDesign.

Experienced in MS Words, Excel & Power Point.

Experienced in Lumion & Revit.

Understanding of design codes & local regulations.

Experienced with materials, building systems and design guidelines.

Ability to create high standard & qualitative deliveries within approved timelines & budgets.

Work Experience

2016 - 2021 (5 years) Darkhorse Architecture Participate in various scale and type of projects.

Involve in project works from inception to completion.

Contributing with design solutions and conceptualized graphics and other related materials Adjusting design to adapt with requirements and design codes.

Working with internal and external parties on different development stages.

Attend project meetings and site visiting where required.

Education

2012-2015

2015-2016

HCMC University of Architecture | VN Bachelor | Architecture & Urban Design

University of Leuven | Belgium.

Bachelor | Architecture & Urban Design

SELECTED WORKS

Vogue Resort Nha Trang, Vietnam Area : 500 sqm 2016 - 2017 Type: Hospitality.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Villas Architectural Design.

Role: Architectural Assistant.

The design intention was to create architecture with pure forms and the villas is perceived as a medium to blur the distinction between inside and outside while providing relaxing living environments for guests . The Villas are designed on stepping terraces overlooking the whole views of Cam Ranh Bay. Design intention was to offer views from every living room and master suite with big openings and full height windows, using crisp forms and simple design language yet having refreshed,elegance and modernity spirit.

The roof was design to extend further to cover terraces and pool deck for allday activities. Adjustable shading louvers are provided on master bedroom to increase privacy while maintain view to the sea.

Presidential Villa Phu Quoc, Vietnam Area: 1000 sqm 2017-2018

Type: Residential.

Phase : Concept Design, Design Development.

Scope of work: Villas Architectural Design.

Role: Architect.

Located on a hill side of Phu Quoc island, the building’s area have a very special of unobstructed view to the sea, which can observe both sunset and sunrise in a day.

Being represented as the Presidential Villa of Phu Quoc Resort, the building bearing four bays of delightful living environments; and was set out on a 180 degree curve line which give the villa a very special charateristic.

The compound includes 5 ensuite bedroom, a spa, gym , an entertainment room, high-end living and dining space, kitchen,an inifity pool and a roof top barbecue terrace. This creates an internal amenities supply for the president without reaching out for the facilities downhill.

Bai Kem Facilities Phu Quoc, Vietnam Area: 5000 sqm 2017-2018

Type: Hospitality, Commercial.

Phase : Concept Design, Design Development Scope of work: Restaurant Architectural Design.

Role: Architect.

The restaurant is part of a resort facilities complex, along with gym, spa and beach club. The spatial organization celebrates traditional housing model of South Vietnam. Containing 3 spaces of F&B linked together through a corridor which can access to lush courtyards outside, this Allday-dining restaurant is able to hold 2000 people for events and dining.

The language of pitched thatched roof reminiscing Vietnamese traditional architecture and space organization that have been familiar with people through many generations. It hopes to bring a comfortable yet luxury and excellent living environment for guests.

Van Don Complex Van Don, Vietnam Area: 51,570 sqm 2019

Type: Hotel and Resort Design.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Concept Design for Hotel.

Role: Architect.

This is the first Multi-brands Hotel and Resorts in Vietnam and world wide operated by Accor, including 3 brands of luxurious Hotels: Novotel suites, Ibis Style and Pullman.

Located in Bai Tu Long bay, one of the most magnificent place of the North Vietnam Beachas well as the economy area in Van Don, the project claimed to be the first puzzle to be design and build.

Inspired by the beauty and mystery landscape on site, the design captivated the essence of nature and represented in an undulating form of architecture. The plans taken images from floating islands of the Bay, modern spaces are sculptural forms designed to inhabit, to take in and complement the view and not to compete with the beauty of nature.

Ha Long Facilities Ha Long, Vietnam Area: 8,500 sqm 2017 - 2018

Type: Resort Facilities Design.

Phase : Concept Design, Design Development Scope of work: Concept Design Role: Architect.

The multi-functional facility compound is a central part of the master plan of Premium Ha Long Resort, which serve more than 500 guests a day. The compound includes All-Day-Dining restaurant, Arrival Checking building, Cascading swimming pools,Spa, Gym, Beach club, Kids club, Noodles House and Outdoor Dining.

The interconecting plans guiding pedestrians from their checking point to the outdoor lounge to enjoy the beauty of Ha Long Bay, the boundary between inside and outside is cleared, making the whole compound feels like one building open to the sea.

Dragon Hotel Thanh Hoa, Vietnam Architecture 2018

Type: Facade Design.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Facade Design for Hotel.

Role: Architect.

The hotel was built and finished the main structure, and the client want to change the look and feel of their product. Based on the name of the Hotel “ New Dragon”, new scheme is applied , using red monarch aluminium fins as shading devices for windows, which can be perceived as the dragon skin , the Hotel can be easily regconized from distance and represent young & strong spirit of the new generation.

Tra Vinh Hotel Tra Vinh, Vietnam Architecture 2020

Type: Hotel Design.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Concept Design for Hotel.

Role: Architect.

The 107-keys Hotel equipped with Convention center and All day dining at Ground floor which linked to a River Clubhouse where guests from Phu Quoc Island will be travelled to by yatches and canoes. Playgrounds for kids and healthcare facilities such as spa and sauna are also available for guests who spend more time at the Hotel after a long journey from the island.

Dai Thanh Town Phu Quoc, Vietnam Masterplanning 2019

Type: Masterplanning.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Strategic planning, Architectural Design.

Role: Architect.

Paddy fields, aquatic agriculture, fish and prawn ponds, small and narrow rammed earth roads which tied up all the properties together, the locals happily live and wait for the time of harvest to come. That is the spirit which should be retained.

Being on a remote island, products delivery and social demands are an issue; therefore the concept taking inspirations from vernacular landscape patterns and the spirit of self-sufficient, to create a new living environment having multiple facilities that can fullfil community needs while remain connections to the water and agriculture patterns of the site.

MEYHOME Capital Phu Quoc, Vietnam Masterplanning 2020

Type: Masterplanning.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Strategic planning, Architectural Design.

Role: Architect.

The project located in south western of Phu Quoc island that was invested and developed by Tan A Dai Thanh cooperation.

This area has an advantage of being close to the beach and having a natural water flow crossing the site. Therefore, the initial approach for this project was to spatially connect the lake inside to the ocean outside, through a series of public spaces embedded with facilities; which then formed a central spine of the land.

Meysense Bai Lu Nghe An, Vietnam Resort Masterplanning 2020

Type: Masterplanning.

Phase : Concept Design.

Scope of work: Strategic planning, Architectural Design.

Role: Architect.

The initial concept and character for the masterplan are influenced by the landforms. The water spine, beachside feature pool and re-routed coastal road organize the masterplan allowing for beachside villas, central hotel with convention facilities and adjoining villas, shop houses and public beach plaza to all be easily arranged to utilize the natural beauty of the site. They are also be seperated into zones and phasing that allow client to operate the Hotel and resort individually without interuption.

Thank you Duc Cao nhanduc.cao@gmail.com 0933699361

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