Green Building Festival (Sustainable design - ecological architecture and construction)
Japan Study Trip, Tokyo, Japan
Exploring iconic architectural works by renowned architects.
Skills
SOFTWARE (Advanced) AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop (Intermediate) Revit, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, Illustrator, Indesign, MS Office (Basic) Grasshopper, Dynamo
LANGUAGES English (C1), Swedish (B1), Myanmar/Burmese (Mother tongue)
References
Available upon request.
Forest Community Center
Academic / Master’s Thesis 2024 ( Sweden )
The Connection
Academic / Studio - 6 2016 ( Thailand )
Hotel Karen Valley
Professional / 32-key Hotel 2018 - 2022 ( Myanmar )
Phu My Hung Office Building
Professional / Highrise Office Building 2021 ( Vietnam )
INDIVIDUAL
COLLABORATIVE
Ye Dagun Taung International School
Professional / Highschool 2020 - 2022 ( Myanmar )
Ye Dagun Taung Shophouse
Professional / Mixed-use commercial 2019 - 2022 ( Myanmar )
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A1. Forest Community Center
Work
Studio
Year
Typology
Location
- academic / individual
- Master’s Thesis ( Urban-Forest Mutualism )
- 2024 - urban / public
- Umeå / Sweden
Description: Throughout history, humans have manipulated forests for wood production and accommodating urban expansion. This has caused forest degradation in which forests no longer have the quality to maintain life. The loss of habitats, interference with biodiversity, ecosystem destruction, and threats to social and cultural lives are the consequences of this practice. In response to this urgency, the thesis aims to expose the entangled network of wood production and address an alternative approach to urban expansion in northern Sweden. The research, conducted through a multi-scalar approach, is supported by digital and analog tools as well as artistic and scientific knowledge.
A specific forest harvesting method combined with the site biodiversity data is analyzed to propose a master plan for 3000 apartments. The apartment buildings are elevated and interconnected by pathways designed for pedestrians, bicycles and self-driving shuttle buses. At the heart of the master plan is a community center where the residents gather, learn and interact. This center offers spaces for various activities including an event hall, exhibition spaces, seminar rooms, a library and workshop areas. It also serves as a hub for sharing knowledge about forests and promoting sustainable living practices. The mass timber community center, together with the overall masterplan, envisions a coexistence through architecture that benefits human habitation while flourishing the local ecosystem.
planetary diagram showing the timber industry network in Sweden
absorbing carbon producing oxygen filtering the air carbon sink
flowering plants attracting pollinators
carefully planned for red list species
outdoor activities caring for the forest
surface deadwood hosting multi organisms
carbon sink
mid canopy lower canopy
integrates with the existing landscape and nature
social and cultural activities picking berries and mushrooms
mycorrhizal network exchaing nutrients
understory
soil surface upper soil
Geologic substrate
lichen cleaning pollution
FOREST COMMUNITY CENTER
View of the central yard, showcasing the elevated timber structure with the theater gently touching the ground, preserving local animal movement paths and the site’s natural rhythm.
Thesis publication
Please scan the QR code to access the complete Master’s thesis and research publication, archived in the university’s online database.
1. student condo lobby
2. restaurants
3. admin offices
4. BOH / MEP
5. food court
6. multipurpose area
7. retail
8. learning center lobby
9. stationery shop
10. cafe
1. condo tower 1 2. condo tower 2
condo tower 3
meeting room 5. game room
6. changing room/ lockers/ sauna 7. gym 8. swimming pool
9. barbecue area
10. lounge
a. one-bedroom
b. two-bedroom
c. three-bedroom
d. corridor
condo tower 1
1. offices
2. theater
3. seminar/meeting rooms
4. food court
5. restaurants/ cafe
6. classrooms/ workshops
7. library
8. lobby
9. BOH/ MEP
10. admin offices
11. cafe
12. multipurpose area
sectional isometric of floor layers, facade, screen and canopy
7. multipurpose area
8. learning center
9. underground car parking
condo floor
recreational floor
offices
bookshop 5. condo lobby 6. restaurants/ cafe
THE CONNECTION
Perspective showing the integration of greenery and landscape with a central semi-outdoor space, serving as a multipurpose area and connecting various programs within the project.
F1. Hotel Karen Valley
Work Scope Year
Typology
Land area
GFA
Location
- Professional (Freelance) / Individual
- Concept to completion
- 2018 - 2022 ( completed )
- Hospitality
≈ 12,000 sqm
≈ 23,000 sqm
- Hpa-an/ Myanmar
Description: Situated at the foot of the iconic mountain (Zwegabin), the region is famous for its lush, green landscape. The expansive paddy fields, green mountains, natural springs and tropical plants form a picturesque environment that attracts both local and international travelers. The identity of the local community and its unique vernacular architecture are to be embraced when introducing new buildings to the site.
The design of the hotel incorporates aspects of local vernacular architecture into both its master planning and the design of key structures, including bungalows and reception hall. The site layout ensures each hotel room and common space are oriented to capture the scenic view of the nearby valley. Locally sourced materials combined with modern steel construction methods are employed to develop a new hybrid architecture that responds to contemporary standards and comfort while remaining sensitive to the region’s traditional aesthetics.
The open, airy reception hall features a lobby, concierge, dining area, office and event hall, all connected to an outdoor multipurpose lawn and beautifully landscaped pond. The design not only enhances functionality but also frames the iconic view of the site, creating a memorable first impression for guests upon arrival. The project intends to harmonize with the surrounding landscape and local culture, rather than to stand out. By prioritizing the natural beauty of the site, the design aims to immerse guests in the serene landscape, offering a retreat that brings them as close as possible to nature.
1. reception hall
2. lawn (multipurpose area)
3. swimming pool
4. kitchen/ service
A. type A bungalow
B. type B two-storey (4-key building)
C. type C two-storey (16-key building)
preliminary sketches
arrival lobby
foothpath
swimming pool
reception hall
bamboo shingle roof
roof structure
main structure / facade
1. event hall
2. lounge
3. dining area
4. concierge
5. arrival hall/ lobby
6. drop off
1-concierge, 2-exterior view, 3-viewpoint, 4-main entrance, 5-outdoor multipurpose area
P1. Phu My Hung Office Building
Work Office
Year
Typology
Land area
GFA
Location
- Professional / Collaborative
- Archetype Group
- 2021
- Commercial/ Office/ Highrise
≈ 5,900 sqm
≈ 50,500 sqm
- Ho Chi Minh City/ Vietnam
Description: Phu My Hung is located in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon). It is a riverside urban development located alongside Ho Ban Nguyet River. Financial centers, shopping malls, residential high-end areas, high-rise condominiums, green public areas and riverside promenades are some of the numerous modern facilities in Phu My Hung area. The design of the highrise office building symbolizes the Yin Yang duality of the universe, forming the base of the design, respectively represented in the green ribbon stretching from the East Podium to the rooftop of the building and the Metal/Glass facade Protecting the building in the East. In this approach, Feng Shui is used both used as a cure for the building/its occupants and as an expression of art.
I contributed to the concept and schematic design phases of the project. With my team members, we have developed the initial concept including researching, sketching, brainstorming and testing different forms and shapes both digitally and analogically. The selected one that reflects the initial concept and meets all the design requirements was later modeled in Rhino and exported to Revit for the schematic design and design development phases.
EXTRUSION
Vertical extrusion as per design parameters and maximum building height limit programs.
PODIUM EXTRUSION
Outward podium extrusion to create space for retail, office lobby and required function program.
DOUBLE TWIST
Twisted facades to create an iconic shape made of 2 ribbons wrapping around the tower.
Podium consists of 2 floors for retail and restaurants. The tower consists of 28 floors of offices and a rooftop bar.
Outdoor green balcony spaces give positive emotions to the users and create a vegetal buffer with the outside.
The tower would provide panoramic views of the cityscape of District 1 and other districts (Bitexco tower, Landmark 81, etc.)
concept diagram/ artist visualization
GREEN SPACE FLOORS DIVISION
360 VIEWS
P2. Ye Dagun Taung International School
Work Office
Year
Typology
Land area
GFA
Location
- Professional / Collaborative
- Archetype Group
- 2020 - 2022 ( under construction )
- Educational
≈ 36,000 sqm
≈ 24,000 sqm
- Mandalay/ Myanmar
Description: Ye Dagun Taung International School is part Ye Dagun Taung City development, a 550-acres new city project centered around a golf course in Upper Myanmar Mandalay. The school project aims to support the city planning by providing educational programs for the residents. The school includes a theatre, 11-a-side football field, sports hall, art gallery, libraries, main school and kindergarten. The shape of the building is developed to have a continuous shape to connect all the functions of the building seamlessly. Courtyards and rooftop gardens are strategically incorporated to enhance both functionality and sustainability.
As an intermediate architect, I contributed to all design phases, from the initial concept to design development and construction documentation. My responsibilities included researching, sketching, brainstorming, architectural drawing, coordinating with consultants, and liaising with suppliers and clients. The project was developed using a BIM workflow in Revit, ensuring a highly coordinated and efficient design process.
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ground floor plan
*All graphics and drawings were produced collaboratively.
THE UNIFYING WIRE
With its important shape amplitude, we wanted to create an element unifying each building, corner, curve, and volume of the school.
PERMEABLE BOUNDARIES
Different schemes will be proposed to welcome natural ventilation within the premises.
LINEAR SUNSHADES
Thin protective awnings are installed to achieve the target of sun control, offering horizontal features to the facades.
THE RYTHMING PILLARS
The school offers the pillars of knowledge, it is a cadence of vertical elements that are proposed to divide the perception of the building.
THE HOMOGENEOUS SKIN WELCOMING ENTRIES
Different heights, functions, shapes, widths, and such diversity need to be rallied and consolidated under the same facade treatment.
Dynamic shapes, inviting everyone with their drawing-in effect, strong captivating architectural fins are created to highlight entrances.
concept diagram/ artist visualization
P3. Ye Dagun Taung Shophouse
Work Office Year
Typology
Land area
GFA
Location
- Professional / Collaborative
- Archetype Group
- 2019 - 2022 ( under construction )
- mixed-use commercial
≈ 61,000 sqm
≈ 135,000 sqm
- Mandalay/ Myanmar
Description: Ye Dagun Taung Shophouse is a key component of Ye Dagun Taung City development, a 550-acres new city project centered around a golf course in Upper Myanmar Mandalay. The project is the centerpiece of the masterplan, designed to enhance city planning by providing essential commercial and office spaces for residents. The project features four different types of residential shophouses situated on a podium, along with three types of office buildings that occupy the outer ring. Archetype Group delivers a full design package including architectural, interior design, structural and MEP designs. As an intermediate architect, I was involved in every stage of the design process from concept development to design development and construction documentation. My role included conducting research, sketching, brainstorming, architectural drawing, and collaborating with consultants. Addtionally, I coordinated with suppliers and clients. The project was developed using a BIM workflow in Revit, ensuring a highly coordinated and efficient design process.
ground floor plan *All graphics and drawings were produced collaboratively.
