DINH TIEN NGUYEN ARTEFACTS by RMIT Architecture

THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL

DINH TIEN NGUYEN (S3534309)

RADICAL JUDGMENT

Pandemic, the advance of technologies in communication and online platform which raise the question of the roles of universities in the future when many universities has been wastely unused during the pandemic or even in normal condition while people can learn at home or in the coffeeshops? So, what my belief is future learning environment is no longer holding with any learning programs such as classrooms, auditorium, etc. School is now just a place for people gathering to enhance the social interaction, convergence the connection with both metaverse and physical world and embedded themselves with the culture of the context.

ITERATION 01

This experiment is to use the technique of folding paper in order to test on the existing simplified form of the building in order to extract new morphology of form and section.

CATALYST

University of Architecture HCMC

PAPER FOLD Split Fold

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

The outcome lack of intersection between the space and also not to have the grainess of complexities in term of form and spatial qualities,

ITERATION 02

This experiment is to using the space as diffrent planar surface of the existing form to constructur the intersection of space.

CATALYST

The outcome is disrupted as the space because the space does not significantly change compared to the existing building section.

University of Architecture HCMC

PLANAR Split Move Scale

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

ITERATION 03

CATALYST

University of Architecture HCMC

This experiment is to use the technique of folding paper in order to test on the existing simplified form of the building in order to extract new morphology of form and section. The outcome lack of intersection between the space and also not to have the grainess of complexities in term of form and spatial qualities,

TEMPERATURE Split Move Rotate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

ITERATION 04

CATALYST

University of Architecture HCMC

This experiment is to using the space as diffrent planar surface of the existing form to constructur the intersection of space. The outcome is disrupted as the space because the space does not significantly change compared to the existing building section.

Theatre

Split

TEMPERATURE

Move Scale x2 Rotate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

ITERATION 05

CATALYST

University of Architecture HCMC

By using the data from the temperature graph to manipulate the the original condition which aiming to breakdown the generic space of the type. The outcomes is a series of fragmentation in space which hinge a potential of spatial collision and intersect with each other. However, the quality of sections are still lacking of the chaos and complexity,

Theatre

Split

TEMPERATURE

Move Rotate Scale

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

ITERATION 06

CATALYST

University of Architecture HCMC

This experiment is reusing the same data of iteration 5 but the transformation is reversed. The raw result of the process give a slightly similar to the iteration 5. But I can see the ground floor is more porous than the existing condition.

Theatre

Split

TEMPERATURE

Move Scale Rotate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section

ITERATION 07

This experiment is to use the site grid to manipulate the existing condition.

University of Economy HCMC

CATALYST

The oucome only generate the good connection of the view to the city but still not be able to thoroughly deform the normative structure of the building.

University of Architecture HCMC CITY GRID Move Rotate Scale

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

ITERATION 08

This experiment is to re-manipulate the structure of the slabs of the building in order to create the intersection of the space with the circulation.

University of Economy HCMC

CATALYST

The outcome seems not to be able respond my agenda for the new type of “not school” while the space is still disconnected with all levels.

University of Architecture HCMC CITY GRID Split Move Scale & Rotate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

ITERATION 09

University of Economy HCMC

CATALYST

This experiment using the data from the tree growth system with the similar aim of the iteration 08. The raw result generate a more connected floor plates within the section. This experiment is successfully breakdown the tradition floorplates but it failed to disrupt the spatial compostion and also interm of usable purpose.

University of Architecture HCMC TREE GROWTH Split Move Rotate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

ITERATION 10

CATALYST

Theatre

This experiment using the same system of iteration 09 but applied for the theatre typology. The aim for this experiment to test out what if using the stairscape as a floor plates or design for the floor plate. The raw result has the potential for the design on the uneven floor plates.

TREE GROWTH Split Move Scale

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

ITERATION 11

University of Economy HCMC

CATALYST

By using the behavior of the system, the form is strongly deformed and has more ingrain of the complexities, interconnection of space, porousity and permeability. The outcome of the section is lacking of the density of the spatial compostion which I think this process can be reapplied in another way.

University of Architecture HCMC KALEIDOSCOPE

Split Move Rotate & Scale Twist

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

ITERATION 12

University of Economy HCMC

CATALYST

This iteration is re-use the system of kaleidoscope more intense. The aim of this is breakdown the spatial composition of the existing and the traditional floor slab system as well as create a new form within the context. The outcome successfuly increase the density within the section which has more potential for the design development.

University of Architecture HCMC KALEIDOSCOPE

Split Move Rotate Twist & Duplicate

PROCESS

RAW OUTCOME Form Section Space

STREET TYPOLOGOES

Social Type

Social type: the porousity of the street with some fixed programs to redefine the role of a street which becoming a gathering place of the community where people find their interest with each others. People going there not only for their social interaction but also for different activities which pop up at the same time. What I think this condition is transformed into a interactive corridor such as digital hall where people can interact with the space.

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ve Type

different theme of the space munity which is the potential earning. Besides, people going working but also for their part e space has transformed into can be a workshop, exhibition ayground. The idea of blending e translated into private pods dor through the transparency ll can see each other but they nect with virtual mode.

Performative Type

Performative type: the grandstair of the theatre can be a place to gather people or the walking street can be turned into a stage for the concert or playground which the flexibility of the space can be allowed different learning mode or it’s just a resting place where people seeking the place to calm their mind or ingrain themselves within the culture of the Vietnam context. The ideas of using an open plan with loose furniture can allow the space to be used differently in time where the night life style of CONTEXT IS A BIG CONTRAST TO THE DAY LIFE STYLE.

SECTION 1

The sections is the result of the kaleidoscope process when the section shows the complexities of the space which is chaotic but vibrant. Every corner of the space is connected with a creative/performative space where allows the space can be used differently during the time. Creative, performative and social space is hybridised with eachother. The uneven slabs allowing the smooth transition to the other space which take account of the idea of space can developed multidimensionally as virtual world.

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SECTION AA 00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops 05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms

09. Interactive performative grandstair 10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor 15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade

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ROOM

SECTION 2

This section is showing the porous condition of the space which people can see each others within the building. This is to enhance the observative learning. The undulating slab which allow people dynamically move within the space. This condition can stimulate people continuously interact with each other rather the tradition slabs.

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SECTION BB 00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops 05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms

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FLOOR PLANS

The ground floor is inherited the language of the performative type and cultural type with the large grandstair case which allows people can interact with each other while embed themselves with cultural style of Vietnamese people such as “hem” culture and coffee culture in a more futuristc theme. The circulation is embedded within the form as well which allowing the dynamic flow of people within the space. A large amphitheatre on the ground floor is dedicated as an informal playground for the youth, an event space or performative space.

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00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

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GROUND FLOOR 0

50m

Moving up the first floor, the tight condition of the city context is also embedded in the new type which improve the physical interaction of people. The interactive corridor and social cascade act as a transition to other private space as well as a multifunctional area of gathering people and interact all elements of the buildings.

00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

FIRST FLOOR 0

50m

On the second floor, we can see clearer the space is continuously connected with each other and it can be seen as a mezzanine. The creative cascade, which is connected with undulating interective corridor on the first floor, is a highlight of this floor when the terrain landscape is designed on an undulating slabs and some of the customised furniture is used on this floor which transform the entire floor to be immersive.

00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

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SECOND FLOOR 0

50m

The third floor has become more densely while the private space has been significanly dedicated on the middle part of the building. Also, the porous condition on this floor to all the corner of the building can be clearly seen. The private space does not mean thorougly disengage people with the surrounding. The private space can be an public space when it needs as the customise furniture is also a performative objects within it.

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00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

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THIRD FLOOR 0

50m

17 BB

00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

FOURTH FLOOR 0

50m

00. Entrance 01. Food court 02. Reception 03. Staff room 04. Coffeeshops

05. Hologram rooms 06. Interactive private pods 07. Digital hall 08. Technician rooms 09. Interactive performative grandstair

10. Small amphitheatre 11. Interactive Hall 12. Lighting Art 13. Virtual Space 14. Interactive Corridor

15. Hologram Exhibition 16. Social Cascade 17. Creative Cascade 18.Outdoor Space

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FIFTH FLOOR 0

50m

CUSTOMISED FURNITURE

SCREEN+TABLE

HOLOGRAM POD

HOLOGRAM PROJECTION

CHAIR+GREEN POD+HOLOGRAM PROJECTION

HOLOGRAM MONITOR

INTERACTIVE WALL AND TABLE

AERIAL VIEW

The form of the building is inherited from the process which a hunge of a relfection of the city of Hochiminh city, chaos but vibrance. The building is a contrast of the surrounding when it breaks down the generic building forms on the site. The building also reflect the image of the old school in which form but it is more permeable and welcoming to public with the colour on the facde which is inpired from the context itself.

POROUS ENTRANCE

At the main entrance of the building, we are no longer see the disconnection of the old condition of traditional schoool/ It is now more porous and interactive with the site context. The coffeeshop kiosks along the entrance is sorf of inherirt the coffee culture of Vietnam which make the atmosphere to be vibrant and dynamic. In addition, the addvance of technology allows the building acts as a stage where people is actors/actresses interact with it while the people from inside as audiences watching the performance.

ENTRANCE HALL Stepping into the entrance hall, the idea of using technology such as hologram, VR which blurring the boundary of metaverse and physical wall. The colour tone on the floor is contrast to the pattern of the ceiling which harmonised the space more futuristic. The collision of the private space above which reflect my agenda of the space is intersected with each other to allow observative learning take place smoothly.

PERFORMATIVE ATRIUM Connecting with the grandamphitheatre, the atrium is now not only used as collecting the light for the space, it is a central core of the enhancement of interaction where people connect with eachother not only physically, but also digitally.

CREATIVE CASCADE

The creative cascade is a highlight of the third floor. The space is harmonised with nature and tecnology. The light colour tones of the space, the greenery of the plant and the high-technology can stimulate the creativity within it. The collision of private space with the creative cascade blurring the condition of disengagement of people interaction.

INTERACTIVE CORRIDOR The undulating slabs which transform the space as a multidirectional space which can be seen as the space is the transition of other space while it can be seen as the space for exhibition or learning space. This is part of my agenda for the new type of “Not school” as tight in space but loose in function.

SOCIAL CASCADE The social cascade is located on the second floor to the fifth floor and used as a breakout space. It can be seen as a space for people connecting with their interests. A langugage of the performative space and creative space are also part of the social space.