Golden ratio’s timeless grace, Nature’s harmony finds its space. Shadows play, technology grows, Beauty’s realm, our creation shows.
Nguyen Minh Duc’s architecure
portfolio.
2023
MENU QUY NHON OPERA HOUSE
SHARING IS CARING ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION PAGE 16
UNIVERSITY PROJECT 9 PAGE 4
HOA LAC TECHNOLOGY CENTER
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
UNIVERSITY PROJECT 10 PAGE 6
BEYOND STRUCT URE WS PAGE 18 HUNGARY EXCHANGE WS PAGE 19
WORKING EXPERIENCE
HOA BINH MULTIPURPOSE LIBRARY
DESIGN PAGE 20
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION PROJECT PAGE 8
JOY PALACE
WORKING EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION PAGE 13
2D DRAWINGS PAGE 26
READ DING PAVILION
WORKING EXPERIENCE RENDERINGS PAGE 31
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION PAGE 14
AWAKENING VILL AGE ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION PAGE 15
DUC NG NGUYE NGUYEN‘S UYEN‘S UYE N‘S PO PORTF PORTFOLIO RTFOLI RTF OLIO OLI O
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM THE SEA PORT
UNIVERSITY PROJECT 9 The project is an opera house located at the port of Quy Nhon, with an area of 23,400m2. The site is near the city’s sea gate, connecting the port with the open sea. The area is planned to be transformed into a tourist destination in the future, taking advantage of the rich natural landscape of mountains, sea and river. The project proposes an opera house at a prime location of the port, where various types of art from traditional to modern will be organized. Therefore, to connect with the local culture of art appreciation, the project not only has a main stage auditorium but also includes outdoor art spaces intertwined with nature.
-Project category: Opera house -Project area: 23,400m2 -Role in the project: Individual project -Project location: Quy Nhon seaport (Quy Nhon Port)
QUY NHON OPERA HOUSE
SITE PLAN
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM THE SEA PORT
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1. VIP Lounge 2.Exhibition Area 3.Reception 4.Props and Set Storage, Furniture Warehouse, Central Air Conditioning 5.Restrooms 6.Orchestra Pit 7.Financial Accounting 8.Director’s Office 9.Guest Reception Room 10.Deputy Director’s Office 11.Equipment Management 12.Storage, Small Library, and Supplies Warehouse 13.Artistic Operations 14.Boardroom
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
1.Auditorium 2.Stage 3.Orchestra Pit 4.Lobby 5.Restroom 6.Temporary Staff Equipment Storage
Room,
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
The uppermost part of the roof is supported by surrounding solid walls and a robust core structure.
A. VERTICAL
B. BLENDING
Inspired by the concept of freedom, the project aims to provide diverse performance spaces that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding context: A. Utilizing necessary vertical structures to meet the technical requirements of the theater, the exterior spaces are landscaped to include walkways, outdoor stages, and rooftop gardens. B. Gradually ascending spaces are arranged to offer better views of nature on each level, while rooftop gardens act as a buffer, seamlessly blending the green landscape into the structure. C. Connecting the interior and exterior spaces is achieved through a circular pathway that starts from the ground, ascends to the rooftop, and then leads into the building, completing a harmonious loop.
C. CONNECTING
D. INSPIRATION
The challenge lies in meeting the technical requirements of an architectural theater project, which demands precise and complete drawings for the functionality of the structure. Moreover, being a prominent tourist destination, focal point, and cultural connector, the project’s form is influenced by the characteristics of the surrounding space. The design aims to strike a balance between the internal functionality and external visual impact. Purposefully creating various spaces to connect the interior and exterior, tradition and modernity, it maximizes the potential of a public space in general.
D. Drawing inspiration from natural elements such as the curves of waves and port formations, the external architectural form of the project takes shape. Positioned as a gateway to the city’s seaside, the structure’s rhythm becomes the second crucial element in space formation, reflecting its identity as a symbol of music.
In essence, this project is part of the journey of understanding the intricate relationship between architecture and its surrounding context. It acknowledges the natural and cultural aspects of the region while incorporating subjective intentions of the designer. It serves as the foundation for achieving a balance between the internal and external elements of the structure, simultaneously providing an opportunity to leverage the advantages of parametric design tools like Rhino and Revit in refining the form.
GENERAL IDEA
COMMENT
The circulation path surrounding the structure has a separate load-bearing structure, supported by large concrete walls and partially connected to the main block to enhance its load-bearing capacity. The main block primarily relies on solid walls and columns for structural support. The structural load of the external glass is borne by self-supporting frames, which are also connected to the upper section.
ISOMETRIC LAYERS 1.Technical Lobby 2.Auditorium 3.Control Room 4.Stage 5.Orchestra Pit 6.Props Warehouse, Wood Storage, Central Air Conditioning 7.Stage Support Area 8.Administrative Area 9.Projection Room, Sound and Lighting Technical Room 10.Foyer 11.VIP Lounge 12.Surrounding Pathway 13.Staff Parking 14.Guest Parking
SECTION
UNIVERSITY PROJECT
The auditorium block features a sturdy framework with side walls reinforced by surrounding solid walls, supporting both the soundproof panels and the technical components on top.
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM ABOVE
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM ASIDE
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM THE FRONT
UNIVERSITY PROJECT 10
HOA LAC TECHNOLOGY CENTER
- Project category: High-tech center - Project area: 48,000m2 - Project location: Hoa Lac (Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park), Thach That, Hanoi - Role: personal project
The Hoa Lac Technology Center, situated near Hanoi, aims to create a unique data center that embraces nature. Located in an area designated for high-tech development, the project departs from traditional approaches and emphasizes the integration of technology and the natural environment. Strategically positioned near Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, the site boasts a gentle hill adorned with lush vegetation, while the surrounding foothills are utilized for agriculture. This location offers immense potential for technology and tourism, benefiting from a knowledgeable population and abundant natural and cultural elements. The project encompasses audience analysis, regional planning, tourism integration, and a clear vision. By addressing the audience’s needs, aligning with regional development plans, establishing connections with the tourism sector, and maintaining a clear vision, the Hoa Lac Technology Center aims to foster innovation and creativity. My personal project that seeks to harmoniously blend nature and technology. Through its strategic location, meticulous planning, and integration with tourism, the project aims to make a significant contribution to the community while embracing its visionary concept.
SITE PLAN AND SUROUNDING TOPOGRAPHY
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1.Toilet 12.Computer storage room 14.Computer room 15.Control room 16.Data rack 17.Cooling system 18.Management rooms 19.Meeting room 20.Reception area 21.General storage room 22.Mini shop 23.Parking lot
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SKETCHING IDEA
DIAGRAM
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PRIMARY FUNCTION FLOOR PLAN
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SECTION
The overall process idea: -Utilizing resilient plant species, we cultivate them beneath the load-bearing structure of the building, gradually replacing their primary load-bearing role. -Employing automated artificial technology for tree care and pruning, we simultaneously allocate functions to reuse technology waste for plant nurturing. -Over time, the technology facilitates tree growth, while the growing trees contribute to the expansion of the technological system.
PROGRAMMING
Site Development Process: -The site development process involves three interconnected hollow circular blocks arranged at different elevations along the hillside gradient. These blocks offer panoramic views of the city in three directions and optimize wind flow. -The primary functions of the data center are concentrated at the junction of these blocks, while other functions are adaptable to support daily activities and research within the center. The interstitial spaces created between the blocks serve as public areas.
-In the future, as the mature trees replace the main load-bearing structure of the building, the structure itself will transform into a true green space. The waste and heat produced by this center will be recycled and utilized in nurturing the vegetation. Ultimately, the building will coevolve with the greenery, creating a habitat suitable for various life forms.
Development Process by Section: 1. Planting young trees beneath the structure, cared for by robotic arms equipped with continuous image transmission capabilities to the data center where AI processes the data. 2. Uniform nutrient supply through the underlying system, with wooden beams placed by the robotic arms to guide the tree’s growth direction. Dead trees are replaced with steel beams, while empty columns are removed if they have sufficient load-bearing capacity. 3. Clearing the upper trees to connect the lower trees through a timber framework, removing their pots once the lower trees are successfully integrated with the upper ones. Meanwhile, monitoring the nutrient absorption process of the lower trees and eliminating any dead trees. 4. Continuously supporting the upper floors as the trees grow taller and require upward space expansion. The stable lower floors will be furnished and utilized normally.
UNIVERSITY PROJECT
Operating Process: -The structure itself is composed of three intertwined loops, converging at the highest point, which also serves as the data center. For the remaining spaces within the three blocks, they will initially be utilized for community activities, such as free art spaces or recreational activities.
Conclusion: -A significant challenge encountered by the project is the lack of integration between the context and the theme. The abundance of artificial high-tech elements contrasts with the natural aspects. Creating spaces where users can harmoniously coexist with the natural environment becomes complex. Several factors need to be considered to establish a mutually supportive relationship between the structure and the environment. -The project strives to propose an architectural solution that aims to symbiotically coexist with nature, going beyond merely incorporating green spaces or integrating trees into the structure. The initial intention is to leverage the advantages offered by nature, such as topography and vegetation, with the eventual goal of achieving seamless integration with the context. Ultimately, the project aspires to be an artificial, technology-driven structure that remains sustainable and in harmony with nature.
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM ABOVE
HOA BINH MULTI-PURPOSE LIBRARY GRADUATION PROJECT - Project category: City Library - Project area: 9,800m2 - Project location: Hoa Binh city - Role: Personal project
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UNIVERSITY PROJECT
“Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty”
INTERIOR VIEW OF BOOK SEARCHING AREA
PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM ABOVE
WOODEN MODEL FOR FINAL PRESENTATION
The project is the library of Hoa Binh city, designed sustainably and has many new functions suitable for the times. The purpose of functional transformation is to attract the attention of more people, especially young people, so that they can connect, exchange cultures and introduce the potentials of Hoa Binh.
“Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.” IN PRAISE OF SHADOWS - JUNICHIRO TANIZAKI
During the design process, the academic functions of the library are still guaranteed. Additional functions to suit tastes include organizing events for groups of readers such as annual events, book fairs, meetings, workshops, co-working spaces, seminars and even cultural exchange performance. In short, the space of the library will include both the dynamic and the static in the reader’s activities. To enhance the overall beauty of these spaces, it is essential to pay attention to contrasting elements such as the surroundings, open spaces, or shadows. UNIVERSITY PROJECT
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SITE PLAN
TRAFFIC ROUTES
VENTILATION
DENSITY
ANNUAL HEAT
VISUAL OBSTRUCTION
VISUAL OBSTRUCTION
Push blocks horizontally along the topographic contours
SITE LOCATION
GENERAL IDEA
Raise blocks vertically following the height of the topographic contours level.
Take advantage of the strengths and overcome the weaknesses that the project location already has, come up with a design that balances the functions the project provides. An open library, responsive to indigenous peoples, attractive to visitors, in harmony with the close and sustainable with nature. Macro context analysis: the project is located at the edge of the city, with mountainous terrain, gentle slopes, tropical monsoon climate. There are features and challenges of a site linked to the rest of Hoa Binh city’s tourist attractions and the potential to take advantage of the historical values of the area. Micro-contextual analysis: analyzing by plan, the project takes advantage of the landscape orientation of the geographical location, takes advantage of the available advantages of visibility and traffic, and reduces the density of people approaching the park. program and creates views as well as landscapes for Arrange blocks in a staggered manner to avoid neighboring areas. According to the vertical analysis, the project takes advantage of the elevation of the visual obstructions and expand the field of view. land. Visual language: Taking impressions from a famous poem associated with the development history of the place, taking the melodies of the poem to shape the spaces of the building, linking the functions of the library with each other and wi context. with th con contex text. t.
Create gaps and open spaces on the roof to allow for natural ventilation and reduce radiation.
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UNIVERSITY PROJECT
1.Parking lot 2.Baggage storage room 3.Information counter 4.Book display area 5.Card registration room 6.Parcel receiving area 7.Staff parking area 8.Staff room 9.Main exhibition area/lobby 10.Support rooms for the auditorium 11.Technical storage room 12.Children’s reading area
PROGRAMMING
1.Reading room 2.Book display area 3.Information exchange lobby 4.Private reading room 5.Book intake rooms 6.Book storage area 7.Data cataloging and digitization room 8.Storage room 9.Kitchen 10.Cafeteria 11.Event and cultural exchange lobby 12.180-seat conference hall 13.Children’s reading area
Conclusion: The challenge posed by the project was to choose an appropriate form for the public works category for the library in a highly social, culturally historic location. It is therefore an opportunity to link sociocultural elements into a genre of scholarly work.
Open and community spaces are located on the lower and outer floors of the building. More specialized, academic spaces are arranged in and on the higher core. The spaces are accessed by 3 ways. 1 way from the lowest floor landscape, 1 promenade stretching from the lowest floor to the highest floor of the building, connecting the landscape floors, 1 last way is the walkway allowing the vehicle to go up to the top floor of the building. The building’s shell is movable, open pile layers that automatically interact with the environment mechanically, in order to minimize the harmful effects of the environment, take advantage of the natural wind and help create a micro-gas. private rear in the usable space of the building.
ISOMETRIC _ FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Although in the world, open libraries are no longer a strange topic. But the application of the construction genre to each different context, different terrain produces different results. In the design of this project, most decisions are made from site studies, and ultimately, a project tied to site features, trying to take advantage of the advantages of the site. , and overcome the shortcomings. The ultimate goal is to find the “hidden” that a building can visualize through the factors affecting it, both physical and intangible.
ISOMETRIC _ SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1.Reading hall 2.Private reading room 3.Open reading room 4.Administrative office 5.Book storage area 6.Photocopy area 7.Computer room 8.Documentary film screening room 9.Small conference room 10.Indoor garden 11.Children’s reading area
ISOMETRIC _ THIRD FLOOR PLAN 1.Rooftop garden 2.Reading hall 3.Specialized reading room 4.Media section (books, videos, audio) 5.Microfilm screening room 6.Audio room 7.Historical theme exhibition lobby 8.Club activity rooms
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
ISOMETRIC _ FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 1.Open storage area 2.Digital technology center 3.3D technical reading room 4.Model workshop 5.Office supply bookstore 6.Art exhibition
ISOMETRIC _ FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
CHANGING FACADE DEPEND ON HEAT ANALYSIS
UNIVERSITY PROJECT
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ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION DUC NGUYEN‘S PORTFOLIO
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ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
JOY PALACE - Project category: Beach Park (Beach Playground) - Awarded: honorable mention in MaCau Morphosis Architecture Design Competition - Project size:300m2 - Project location: Macao Beach - Role: Design with the role of analyzing the context, rendering the plan and edit final images by Photoshop. Macau is a highly urbanized city and a rich paradise in terms of economy, especially casinos, the locality is fading in the hustle and bustle of the city. The topic is a contest that allows the design of a part of the city’s beach, which will be planned as a support area for the future center to attract tourists, create landscapes or relax. Realizing this is an opportunity to create an innovation in that urban process, factors
URBAN ISOMETRIC
such as indigenous culture, natural features of the region are the highlights of the project and also the challenge to design an overall balance that is both functional and highly socio-cultural.
General idea: Given the potential of the city’s up-and-coming territory, this new location is an opportunity to create spaces that are both modern and appealing to visitors while recalling, linking and revitalizing the values of the city. local.
MAIN BUILDING ISOMETRIC
Program: In order to lead people from the familiar cities of the past to the new novelties of the future, the overall construction has a transformation from outside to inside, from bottom to top. More specifically, to match the people in Macau, with diverse cultural backgrounds, the overall Fun Palace includes a variety of functional levels, to interact with them on a larger scale. The overall project consists of 3 layers, the open spaces are directly linked with the infrastructure of the city, associated with community activities and spiritual values. The landscape of the project is multi-layered public spaces, allowing outdoor activities, taking advantage of natural light and air, creating views from the sea to the city and spaces overlooking the city. seaport, this will create a variety of beach activities without sacrificing the aesthetic value of the city. The indoor space is located in a straight position with the landscape axis where the road from the city goes to the beach, on the inside there is an empty space connecting with that landscape axis, this place includes service activities, exhibitions. contemporary, as a regional tourism and promotion center. Since then, intercultural activities are allowed and managed here. The last layer is negative space, water surface, interacting with public spaces and going inside the building. It is this that creates additional spaces, diversifying the values of the space inside and outside of the exhibition block, and at the same time directing and connecting with the beach indirectly. Conclusion: The challenge that the problem poses is to come up with an architectural plan that is only represented by a limit of a certain number of images along with 500 descriptive words. Therefore, to come up with a specific solution to solve a large problem is very difficult. But the design is highly focused on the relationship of the spatial layers proposed by the plan, so the photographs have focused on those scales, urban, building blocks and main building blocks. From there, creating a story that follows a journey of connecting from the outside to the inside through architecture.
LAYERS OF ACTIVITIES
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
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The project is based on a design competition organized by TOTO, with the theme of designing a small space to redefine library space. The design is an outdoor reading place, open library, linked with the main library in front of the courtyard.
“LEARN FROM NATURE”
READING PAVILION - Project size: 300m2 - Project location: the campus of Hanoi National University of Education - Role: Design with the role of analyzing the context and, building the main shape of the pavilion using Rhinoceros software, With traditional libraries, reading need quiet spaces to help concentrate. If the outdoor reading space has a moderate level of separation, it will give new reading experience, readers have their choice. They can either focus if needed, or interact surroundings.
ANALYSE GEOMETRY
APPLY TO MODULES
MODULES
Towards that feeling when reading books outdoors, the design team chose an architectural form based on the Gyroid structure, a biological form, composed of a flat surface with no closed spaces. An aesthetic structure, has the calculation formula of each module, the bearing capacity when connecting many modules, and creates a variety of spaces in terms of density based on the layout plan. The overall design is a combination of these modules that are closely linked together, arranged around the available trees of the context, creating sitting spaces as well as a roof so that people inside can read books, rest.
ANALYSE CONTEXT
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
SITE PLAN
ELEVATION
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Conclusion: The challenge is to create a space that connects people, specifically here, the reader with the people around and with nature, the tool to express that is a complex 3-dimensional spatial structure. I took it as an opportunity to study the structure in terms of geometry using computer-aided tools and mathematical formulas. It was the research topic and the method’s behavior with the natural environment that inspired the graduation project. 14
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
PERSPECTIVE
LIVING SPACES
WORKING SPACES
CONNECTION
AWAKENING VILLAGE
RECYCLED LIVING CONTAINERS
CONCRETE FRAMING STRUCTURE
JOINT DETAILS
DRYING PRODUCT
TRANSPORTING
RESTING
- Project category: Mixed apartment building - Project size: 5,200m2 - Project location: Cu Da old village - Role: Team leader, context analysis, plan design, participating in diagram making and post-production.
The research focuses on the 2018 Arcasian design competition and the ancient village of Cu Da. Urban development has assimilated the village’s values with other ancient villages in northern Vietnam, with little government action to preserve its traditions. Changes in labor structure led farmers to sell their land, abandon traditional practices, and build new concrete houses. However, opportunities for development and conservation exist: -Some vacant land remains unacquired by real estate corporations. -Certain traditional occupations sustain the local economy. -The old village structure, including gates, pagodas, and alleys, holds historical value.
LIVING SPACE TYPES
CREATE NEW TYPES OF LIFE
To address these challenges and seize opportunities, a design is proposed. It repurposes vacant spaces for traditional production, such as vermicelli drying, in an integrated building. The model combines production and living areas in adaptable modules. This approach controls energy consumption and waste management, eases population density, and enhances manual production processes. The old village section showcases traditional products, preserving values and fostering local development.
PRESERVE TRADITIONS
In the future, it can be replicated and expanded to address infrastructure issues and improve waste management. Scaling up this model across multiple villages can create cleaner and more developed rivers.
Conclusion: The project faces a significant challenge where architecture plays a minor role. Through thorough analysis, the design solution tackles the root causes, offering timely and modular resolutions. This approach allows for quick problem-solving and sets the foundation for long-term solutions to the overarching issue. RECYCLING SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
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OUTDOOR COURTYARD
COMMUNITY EVENT SPACE
PEACEFUL LANDSCAPE
SHARING IS CARING
OPEN INTERIOR SPACE
- Project category: Vocational training center vocational training center for people with disabilities -Award: 3rd prize in the competition for landscape architecture design of the center of the will to live - Project area: 3000m2 - Project location: hypothetical, suburban - Role: Team leader, topic analysis, plan design, participation in diagram and post-production process, and model making The competition aims to design an inclusive vocational training center for disabilities. The center follows an open model, offering a diverse range of spaces and landscape, with the purpose of providing valuable services, education, and a safe haven for disabilities. Our team receive a task which is designing in surbub area with area around 3000m2. After visiting 2 disabilities center where is guiding by the organizer, I realize that some essential elements supporting the activities of disabilities. The design criteria should prioritize breaking barriers of accessibility for various types of disabilities, creating an inclusive environment where differences are no longer distinguishable.
DIAGRAM OF THE IDEA
GENDERAL IDEA
MODEL FOR PRESENTATION
Through the analysis of people with disabilities and the study of their social relationship with the community, the design aims at an option that not only meets the immediate economic conditions but also has a development orientation to solve the problem. future problems. The initial plan targeted 3 targets: seeing impairment, mobility impairment and psychological disability; so that they could create a complementary relationship with each other. Then, the important part of the idea is adding functions for children, bringing them into a reasonable interaction with people with disabilities. Instantly, this provides a variety of opportunities for people with disabilities to organize communication with youngers, help them feel hopeful. This also provide variety of occupations they can participate and interact with children or their parent. In the long term, linking the relationship between people with disabilities and the next generation, creating a premise to fade prejudices and discrimination in the future.
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HORIZONTAL SECTION
VERTICAL SECTION
Farming
Communicate
Teaching
Playground
Sharing
Future Equality
FUNCTION DIAGRAM
Program: Regarding the horizontal section, blocks A, B, and C serve as complementary functions for individuals with disabilities, forming a supportive relationship and benefiting from management and healthcare services. Blocks D1 and D2 function as service blocks and accommodate activities for children, with a connection to the kitchen and dining area and an outdoor courtyard. The main complex is accessible through a front entrance with a reception area, while a rear entrance serves the staff. The landscape surrounding the land is integrated both inside and outside, extending into the building. Regarding the vertical section, the first floor spaces primarily focus on experiential learning and provide services for child apprentices and clients. The second floor and above offer increased privacy for management, vocational training, and practical activities. Priority is given to individuals with visual and mobility impairments on the lower floors and those with psychological disabilities on the upper floors. Workshops that combine learning and practical work, ranging from crafts to technology and recording, are included. Additionally, there is a dedicated area for training personnel and recruiting service staff from the center’s own students.
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
Conclusion: The project is based on a topic with specific requirements but the context is assumed, so the design will focus on solving the relationships of the topic instead of giving an architectural plan. too specific. With the advantage of carefully studying from the concept of objects of the proposed topic as well as assuming the contexts in which the plan can behave. The project provides an activity diagram, from which different forms will be obtained depending on different contexts. And with the limitation of suburban area, the plan will focus on spaces with functions corresponding to each object that the research topic. In the relationship that the project is aiming for, the architectural plan is also divided into two short and long phases in terms of time, first as an overall architecture that brings economic possibilities to people with disabilities, then forming a bond between generations. In the long term, this may be the only solution to erase prejudices and barriers about people with disabilities.
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACTIVITIES
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WORKSHOP BEYOND STRUCTURE -Time: 2018 -Place: Creative City, Hà nội, Việt Nam -Role: Thiết kế concept, dựng hình 3d model và làm mô hình The workshop, organized by work room four and supported by the Spanish Embassy, focused on the renovation and repurposing of neglected or underutilized spaces and structures. It provided an opportunity to explore socially relevant topics and gain insights into the perspectives, principles, and professional work of leading experts in the field from Spain.
UNDERUTILIZED SPACES
TRAFFIC DENSITY
SELECTED ABANDONED BUILDING
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
SERVICE DENSITY
For the given topic, the design team selected an abandoned project of medium to small scale located on the frontage of a major road in Hanoi. They conducted an analysis on two different scales at this site. On a macro level, the project is situated in a densely populated residential and administrative area with a lack of green spaces and service facilities during the research period. This presents an opportunity to implement urban agriculture as a model that not only provides green spaces for the community but also serves as an educational hub for urban farming and a reputable source of fresh produce for neighboring areas. On a micro level, the project involves a privatelyowned development that was partially built but had to be stopped due to financial limitations. Hence, during the research phase, we explored the possibility of converting the building into a commercial space instead of residential. This involved utilizing the existing structure and considering vertical expansion as a viable solution.
SELECTED GEOMETRIC
RENOVATION FUNCTIONS
KEEP EXISTING STRUCTURE
The project aims to go beyond the boundaries of conventional buildings and envisions a future where users can leverage modern infrastructure and equipment to boost productivity and enhance transportation flexibility. The internal garden models integrated into the structures are not limited to vertical grids alone, but can incorporate diverse structural forms, such as tensegrity structures. By utilizing the existing beam dimensions, these modules are created within them, allowing for vertical growth and the potential for future assembly and relocation.
TYPES OF MODULE
EXPAND VERTICALLY BY MODULE
START AGRICULTURE
BRAINSTORM BOARD
MAKING TENSEGRITY MODULES
MAKING MODEL
FINAL MODEL FOR PRESENTATION
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DUC NGUYEN‘S PORTFOLIO
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Workshop Hungary -Time: 2018 -Place: 3 Camps, Bernecebaráti - Perbal - Somló Hill, Hungary -Role: one of the four students from HAU to participate in a nearly 2-month exchange program with Budapest University.
FARMER’S CANOPY
MAKING FURNITURE
KINETIC CHAIR
At Bernecebaráti, we had the opportunity to study the current situation and propose a conceptual design for a farmer’s canopy in the middle of a field. Additionally, we were divided into small groups to construct sunshades and work on interior details and decorations using local tools. Apart from the creative and construction work, we also immersed ourselves in the mountains, where we explored wooden or stone wine cellars built underground to naturally cool the environment.
DISCUSSION
DECONSTRUCT
DISABLED CHILDREN CENTER
DECONSTRUCT THE WALL
DECONSTRUCT
VENISE
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
CONSTRUCT WOODEN ROOF
RESEARCHING HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
At Somló, our team assessed the current condition and sketched abandoned wine cellars and buildings on the Somló hill. The student groups worked together, with each person responsible for a different detailed drawing: floor plans, elevations, sections, detailed views, etc. This was an opportunity to observe the unique architectural details of the wine cellars in Somló and to exchange knowledge and learn from our Hungarian counterparts, especially their skills and techniques in reconstructing models from images.
SOMLÓ DRAWINGS
BIENALE 2018
At Perbal, we stayed in a special house called Perbáli Children’s Home, a center for caring for disabled children. The main focus of our journey was to renovate and upgrade a neighboring house in the residential area to accommodate the increasing number of users at the center. It was an opportunity to experience the reality and gain a better understanding of the lives of disabled children, as well as to explore the construction of traditional Hungarian houses. Our team had the chance to remove layers of concrete, plaster, and mud (composed of soil, sand, straw, and water) from the walls, demolish the front roof to construct a new wooden frame. From there, we learned about local knowledge and traditional building techniques that shared similarities with the construction practices in Vietnam due to some climate-related resemblances.
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This was also an opportunity for our team to participate in the 2018 Architecture Biennale exhibition held in Venise, Italy. It was an unforgettable experience showcasing numerous architectural products and expressive works from architects around the world, within spaces that carried significant marks, such as Carlo Scapa’s Sculpture Garden.
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WORKING EXPERIENCE DESIGN WORK
PERSPECTIVE FROM FRONT
DOI CAN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION -Role: working in a team of 3 at VNCC, rendering perspective, making diagrams and plans under the guidance of the architect director. -Time: 2021 -Tools: Revit, Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop -Location: Doi Can street, Hanoi, Vietnam -Area: 3430m2 Located on Doi Can street in the inner city, with high traffic density and little shade, the problem requires designing an architectural plan that meets the requirements of the number of users required by the investor as well as design standards set forth in legislation. The challenge that the problem poses lies in the fact that the architectural plan is optimal in terms of density and function on the ground, and at the same time balanced with external aesthetic factors. If the construction density of 70% is met at the beginning of the project, the building block will have less setbacks, no more area to create a landscape for the urban area, the design team has proposed to divide the land area into 2 phases to offer a more aesthetic option, in accordance with design standards and density of use. In which, phase 1 will be constructed to be used first, while the land in phase 2 can be reserved for other uses or leased. Therefore, the design will be the final form of the architectural plan and the construction process will be divided into phases.
After analyzing the contextual factors and natural impacts affecting the building, the building is designed with the setbacks, also creating green spaces that have the opportunity to intertwine with the used space inside. . The clean design language combined with the surface of the building is simple aluminum glazing, interwoven with setbacks creating a general sense of relaxation in this high density environment. This is also considered in the process of site layout, high density, limited area, the ladder cores need to be effectively arranged in the building to meet the fire prevention distance. fire fighting, just enough for the number of users of the whole building. The roads are arranged in such a way that they can still reach the functional spaces to save space. Meanwhile, the working rooms will be separated less, but prefer larger spaces, so that after the day, users can arbitrarily separate according to the function they want.
NIGHT PERSPECTIVE
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WORKING EXPERIENCE
DIVIDE INTO 2 PHASES
PUSH REQUIRED VOLUMNE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
2 SUFFICIENT SIZE BLOCKS
DESIGN BY SETBACKS
ADDING GREEN SPACE
ROOFTOP FLOOR PLAN
TRAFFIC LANE
FUNCTION ISOMETRIC
WORKING EXPERIENCE
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
NIGHT PERSPECTIVE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR CT1 DUONG NOI BUILDING -Role: working in a team of 4 people at VNCC, rendering perspective, making apartment layouts. -Time: 2020 -Tools: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop -Location: plot CT1 - CT5 new urban area Duong Noi - Ha Dong - Hanoi -Area: 7483 m2
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
APARTMENT A PLAN
APARTMENT B PLAN
APARTMENT C1 PLAN
APARTMENT C2 PLAN
APARTMENT D1 PLAN
APARTMENT D2 PLAN
DUPLEX FIRST FLOOR
DUPLEX SECOND FLOOR
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The project is for a competition organized by An Nam construction contractor, emphasizing practicality and economic optimization. The challenge is to create a balanced architectural form that complements the surrounding planned urban area and offers a scenic view of the nearby park. The plan needs to optimize the 7483m2 land area. To meet the new fire safety regulations for an integrated apartment-commercial building, the proposed option is a building complex with three basements and a total area of 11800m2, with 60% of the units featuring two bedrooms. The advantages of this plan include space-saving due to its height of less than 100m, ample service areas, potential for business expansion, and the ability to attract customers due to high-demand apartment configurations. One important aspect to consider is the arrangement of this complex on the ground to ensure that the apartments have a refreshing front space, the bedrooms receive natural ventilation, and the kitchen remains unobstructed during use. These considerations are reflected in the typical layout, where the apartments are intertwined with green gardens along the horizontal corridors. However, it is crucial to address potential safety concerns in these green areas in the event of a fire.
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HAI CHAU DA NANG ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITON -Role: working in a team of 4 people at VNCC, rendering perspective, making diagrams for context analysis and planning process -Award: 3rd Prize -Stage: 2021 -Tools: Revit, Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop -Location: administrative center of Hai Chau district, Da Nang city -Scale: 8010 m2
Situated in a highly significant location, referred to as the administrative, political, economic, and cultural hub, this area holds immense importance for the sustainable development of the region, both economically and culturally. The project site occupies a crucial position within this context, at the intersection of the main road leading from the city center to the iconic Dragon Bridge, resulting in heavy traffic flow. Moreover, the renowned Museum of the History of Cham Sculpture is located across the road, adding to its significance as a tourist attraction. Hence, to create a prominent landscape space, the overall building needs to be set back. In terms of architectural design, a square and orderly vertical structure was initially chosen, prioritizing a neat and organized aesthetic. While this approach may limit creativity in shaping the building, it offers an opportunity to incorporate other elements effectively.
By analyzing the natural elements such as sunlight and wind patterns in the area, it was determined that creating semi-open spaces would facilitate natural airflow within the building. The density of the shading elements will be higher in areas directly exposed to sunlight. Additionally, the inclusion of rooftop and interior gardens will help minimize direct and indirect radiation entering the building. Overall, these measures aim to reduce energy consumption during the building’s operation.
Considering the diverse roles and positions of the occupants, the arrangement of spaces will vary in height. Priority is given to communal areas, which are located on the lower floors, while spaces for officials with specific functions and positions are situated at higher levels, capitalizing on panoramic views of the surrounding landscape both inside and outside the building.
CONTEXT ANALYSIS
VENTILATION ANALYSIS NIGHT PERSPECTIVE
SHAPE DESIGNING PROCESS
SHAPE DESIGNING PROCESS
WORKING EXPERIENCE
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SECTION
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FINISHED DESIGN
AFTER FINISHING BY WOOD PLANKS
VIEWING FROM THE BRIDGE
BRIDGE CONTINUE FROM OUTDOOR
STUDIO 282 WORKSHOP RENOVATION DESIGN -Role: Design plan and supervise construction -Year: 2021 -Tools: SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop -Location: Studio 282, Long Bien, Ha Noi -Area: 300m2
Designing directly at a suburban factory of a design studio provides the opportunity to work on a small-scale project within an existing structure. The project poses a challenge as it requires precise measurements of the current dimensions. Since it involves converting a warehouse, obtaining accurate measurements is somewhat challenging and requires various techniques. The team utilizes tools such as tape measures and iron rulers, as well as advanced methods like laser machines. They even employ alternative approaches such as comparing objects of known size to previously measured distances to achieve the desired level of accuracy with minimal tolerance.
ALL FRAME COMPLETION
ESTIMATE STEELS
WELD FIRST FRAME
The concept revolves around transforming a sustainable-oriented wooden workshop into a playful complex, taking into account the existing workplace. The main workshop area will be renovated, and bridges will connect it to outdoor spaces. These interconnected complexes will offer dynamic views and spaces for future events. Symbolically, the design will incorporate the shape of the number 8, representing infinity and reflecting the workshop owner’s life philosophy. The exterior will feature a variety of wooden sidings, showcasing the factory’s products with distinct yet cohesive finishes and colors. This serves the dual purpose of promoting the factory’s offerings and creating a recognizable identity. Another challenge lies in the project’s intricate details. The design evolves from the conceptual stage to construction, with changes in ideas and shapes overtime. Utilizing existing wooden planks from the factory, these blocks are clad in these wood. However, since non-basic shapes are involved, Grasshopper is used to translate the basic drawings into construction. This algorithmic approach expedites the process, allowing for quick adjustments and finalizing the process. Simultaneously, calculations for steel and wood requirements are conducted, saving time and effort during the construction process.
CHECK ERRORS
GRASSHOPPER NOTES TO CALCULATE PLANKS
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
TYPICAL FLOOR 2-3 PLAN
FRONT PERSPECTIVE
ROOFTOP FLOOR PLAN
LOT HOUSE -Role: individual design and construction consulting -Time: 2020 Situated in Hung Yen province’s urban area, this project caters to a young couple with two children. The first-floor layout prioritizes a living room and kitchen, while four bedrooms are located above. A key challenge is the west-facing facade, which greatly influences the overall design. To mitigate direct sunlight, the facade incorporates layers of blue or green trees. Additionally, the terrace serves as a garden, and a concrete roof helps minimize peak sun radiation. Inside, the bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged with the WC positioned to one side, allowing for flexible opening and closing to facilitate natural ventilation. The terrace utilizes attic ventilation to harness airflow and dissipate heat from the roof, employing a traditional and effective technique.
GRASSHOPPER NODES FACE
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WORKING EXPERIENCE 2D- DRAWING DETAILS
RENDERING FOR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT DESIGN
VN-POST OFFICE RENOVATION -Role: Drawing the architectural renovation document for the post office headquarters within a team of two using Revit -Time: 2021
Preser Pre served ved
Preser Pre served ved
Preser Pre served ved
MASTER FLOOR PLAN
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FLOOR 5 DEMOLITION PLAN OF MAIN BUILDING
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SECTION PLAN OF MAIN BUILDING
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CT03 PARAPET WALL GROUT #75 WATERPROOF PAINT
F-08 i=2%
DRAIN GRATE D150 DRAINAGE CHANNEL
ROOF LEVEL
2700
900
PIPE STRAP
PIPE PVC D110 200
2700
700
ROOF LEVEL
600
+29.580 1500
1500
+29.580
+25.980
+25.980
ROOFTOP
ROOFTOP 400
CT03
L
3600
2700
250
+22.380
+22.380
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
F-06
+22.380
600
1500
LEVEL 7
4200
CT06
900
2700
900
ALUMINUM PANELS WHICH HAVE A SIMILIAR COLOR TO THE PANEL ON THE 11-STORY EXISTING BUILDING
+18.180
+18.180
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 6
STEEL I-BEAM STEEL FRAME SYSTEM 50X50X5
70
250
3600
+14.580 IRON RAILING
LEVEL 5 ALUMINUM PANELS WHICH HAVE A SIMILIAR COLOR TO THE PANEL ON THE 11-STORY EXISTING BUILDING
2700
3600
1200
LEVEL 5
F-05 83
+10.980 LEVEL 4
+10.980 LEVEL 4 850
LEVEL 4
CT04 STEEL I-BEAM STEEL FRAME SYSTEM 50X50X5
3600
2700
900
+10.980
900
CT06
L
30630
2700 30630 900
+14.580
230
200
+7.380
+7.380
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3
200
L
CT07
2700
3600
300
250
ALUMINUM PANELS WHICH HAVE A SIMILIAR COLOR TO THE PANEL ON THE 11-STORY EXISTING BUILDING
100
F-07
+7.380
+3.780
LEVEL 3
140
+3.780
CT04
250
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
2700
3780
760
900
EXISTING CONCRETE FLOOR
L
+0.000 450
630
+0.000 LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
400
CT07
L
L
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DIAGONAL TIE D6
HORIZONTAL STEEL BOX BEAM 30x30mm PRIMARY BEAM A900 24x27mm
CEILING PERIMETER GAP GYPSUM CEILING BOARD 9mm
PLASTERBOARD CEILING
FINISHING COAT LAYER SUPPORT BEAM 35x14mm
VERNEERED WOOD PANELS NEOL LIGHTS - L1200
PRIMARY BEAM A900 24x27mm
VERTICAL STEEL BOX COLUMN 30X30mm GYPSUM CEILING BOARD 9mm FINISHING COAT LAYER
VENEER 3mm, SPRAY PU TOPCOAT
TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS 1 - CT01
32mm THICK FABRIC PANEL
18mm COMPOSITE WOOD CORE
DECORATIVE WOOD CRAVED WITH CNC
V ANGLE STEEL
32mm UPHOLSTERED PANELS
EXISTING BRICK WALL
EXISTING BRICK WALL
SCREWS
WALL
BASEBOARD 15x100mm CORNER JOINT DETAIL
GYPSUM CEILING BOARD 9mm
FLOOR FINISHING COAT LAYER
DIAGONAL TIE
200
CT 1 DETAIL
80
COMPOSTING WOOD WITH VENEER COATING
TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS 2 - CT02
51 192
280
51 144
WALL FINISHING DETAILS AND MATERIAL LAYERS
PRIMARY BEAM A900 24x27mm
32mm UPHOLSTERED PANEL
1185
1185
800
50
50
2680
2400
1500
2680
50
1150
1200
DECORATIVE MOLDINGS
50
620 50
50
BASEBOARD
< 400
180
STEEL BOX BEAM 30x30
100
SUPPORT BEAM A400
SECTION 1-1
CEILING JOINT DETAIL
KUB DETAIL 4
STEEL BOX BEAM 30x30 VENEERING WOOD PANEL YELLOW LED LIGHT STRIP
PRIMARY BEAM 24x27 a900
SUPPORT BEAM
FELT WALL PANEL 32mm ENGINEERED WOOD CORE 18mm
DETAIL CT 1
STEEL BOX BEAM 30x30 ENGINEER WOOD CORE 18mm
ENGINEERED WOOD CORE18mm DECORATIVE WOOD CRAVED WITH CNC NATURAL WOOD MOLDING
FELT WALL PANEL 32mm BASEBOARD 15x100mm
600 600 600
GYPSUM CEILING BOARD
BASEBOARD DETAIL
GYPSUM CEILING SYSTEM
DECORATIVE FLORAL TRIM DETAIL
INTERIOR COMPONENT DETAILS
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RENDERINGS
Post-edit for a 35ha urban planning project -Role: Collaborated with CGC to create several pavilions and post-edit for the landscape design of CGC’s planning proposal. -Time: 2021 -Tools: Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop.
Supporting facility for Military Hospital Phase 2 -Role: Worked at VNCC, created 3D models and rendered images to assist in the base design phase of VNCC. -Time: 2020 -Tools: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop.
Pre-Design for Ngô Quyền District Cultural Center -Role: Worked at VNCC, created 3D models and rendered images to support the base design phase of VNCC. -Time: 2020 -Tools: Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop.
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Central Propaganda Committee Office Building -Role: Worked at VNCC, rendered the project to support the base design phase of VNCC. -Time: Re-rendering in 2021 based on the design from 2018. -Tools: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop.
Nguyen Trai Townhouse -Role: Worked at VNCC, rendered the project for an individual design. -Time: Re-rendering in 2020. -Tools: SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop.
Doi Can Townhouse -Role: Worked at VNCC, created the 3D model and rendered the project for an individual design. -Time: Re-rendering in 2020. -Tools: SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop.
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People’s Committee of Ngo Quyen District Role: Worked at VNCC, created the 3D model and re-rendered the project to serve the basic design stage of VNCC. Stage: Re-rendering in 2020. Tools: Revit, Lumion, Photoshop.
Architectural Design Competition for Vinh Phuc Provincial Exhibition Center -Role: Worked at VNCC, created the 3D model and rendered it to serve VNCC’s design competition. -Time: 2020. -Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion, Photoshop.
Apartment Renovation -Role: Collaborated with Dó Studio to create the 3D model and rendered the interior design for a personal renovation plan. -Time: 2023. -Tools: SketchUp, Enscape.
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