SEIHA OUN DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SEIHA OUN
Seihaoun@gmail.com 503-715-7607 2412 N Gray Street Cornelius, OR 97113
Archiving Nightime Ephemerals The night is an escape from the hectic daytime, and
al art, the art work would set reveal the existence of
historically perceived as leisure time. The night is sur-
night ephemerals. The term noctuary was introduced
real and pervades the reality of daytime. For this rea-
to convey the process of documenting these activities
son, the night activities are considered to be transito-
that’s specifically influenced by the night condition.
ry and often leave behind minimal evidence of their
The building design is twofold; the first function was
presence. The ephemerality of the nighttime activities
to expose the hidden process of graffiti that typically
pertains to a cyclical pattern, and through these recur-
vanishes by the day. Second is to provide the artists a
ring events is where the night time activity develops a
way to communicate their messages with the general
sense of permance to the place.
public.
The project derived from the desire to document the ephemeral quality of the night. Graffiti was the form of night time ephemeral that became the foundation for this exploration. Through the utilization of visu-
South Elevation Differing lighting condition distinguishes the spatial programs of the first and second floor. The upper floors reveals the ephemeral process of graffiti. The ground floor provide a space for documenting these artists works.
hillside of the Sullivan Gulch. the site. The location was selected helps the artists communicate their messages across to the community as it’s run parallel to one of the main corridor of East Portland. The linear form of the structures were a respond to extend the visibility of the art work for divers passing by.
Site Elevation Scale : 1/64” - 1’-0”
Temporary closure through the densed vegetation
Building 1
Temporary closure through the densed vegetation
Underside of the bridge
Path to illegality
The site is located along the Banfield Expressway, recessed within the
Building 3
Artist feeling discomfort from the ntrusive light thats putting the artists anonymity at risk
Building 2
Second Floor Perspective
Interior of the artist work space and stencil making room. The artists identity is concealed while working behind the canvas, but the silhouette of the artists reveals the artwork in progress.
Second Floor Plan Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0”
Building 1
First Floor Perspective
Completed canvas are stored in the Interior archiving room documenting the night time ephemeral.
First Floor Plan Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0”
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Building 2
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Second Floor Plan Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0”
Building 3
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0”
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Second Floor Plan
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
First Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
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Keys 1.. Rain garden 2.. Pervious pavements 3. Elevated boardwalk 4. Vegetated infiltrated basin 5. Continuous grass swale 6. Plants defining boundary 7. Rooftop PVpanel
R e t h i n k i n g S h e lt e r | TH e c o m m o n A l l e y The beneficial landscaping program revolves around
ate relationships and acceptance to the neighbor-
the various processes of integration. The first being
hood. Development of responsibility encourages the
the social integration of homeless youth back into
youth to become more self-sustenance, preparing for
society, and second is the integration of native plants
a smoother transition back to society. cultivating skill
back to the urban space. The program assist homeless
sets, and developing responsibility through communi-
youth by providing permanent housings for youths
ty services.
departing from transitional housings, cultivating skill sets, and developing responsibility through community services. The nurturing of the neighborhood appeals offers tangible evidence of youth responsibility. This establishment of positive impression helps cre-
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4 Seeking residents who are concerns with rainwater
6 Through developed relationship with resident’s,
management and who are interested in building a
OutsideIn offers lease on lots to house landscap-
Process
rain garden. The collaborations of OutsideIn and
ing youth to further develope the alley for im-
Development of the Alley
preplanned construction reduces the cost for com-
proved rainwater management.
post delivery, equipment rentals, and construction time.
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12 The increasing concern for improved rainwater
13 The improve green infrastructure created aware-
in other residents. Additional rain garden are con-
management by the neighborhood or community,
ness and collaboration would intiate the motive for
structed, and improved connections between indi-
the city of Portland collaborate and contribute to
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possibility of an EcoDistrict.
S o u t h Ea s t P o r t l a n d M u lt i c u lt u r a l c e n t e r Culture and tradition are typically passed down ver-
autobiography for individuals participating. Writing
bally, seldom are they documented through written
classes will offer participant to improve their writing
form. Immigrants and refugees have experienced ma-
ability as they compose their personal autobiography.
jor transition prior to their arrival here. Each individual
Art classrooms will be incorporated to promote inter-
possesses inspiring and remarkable stories to tell. To
generation. Following the completion of the written
encourage cross cultural and develop appreciation for
autobiography, younger generations attending the art
individual members, the facility will provide a gath-
program will reinterpret the written stories through
ering space for group members to elaborate upon
the visual arts or performance arts. This would devel-
their journey and cultural background. Verbally shared
op awareness and appreciation for the different cul-
stories could then be translated and documented in
ture in younger generations, encouraging the preser-
written form. These stories could potentially become
vation of their ethnic and cultural background.
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Sustainability Strategy 1.. Perforated Solar Screen 2.. Operable Windows
6. Radiant Floor Heating
3. Porous Surface with overflow drain connected to bioswale
7. Acoustic Ceiling Panels
4. Thermomass Concrete Wall System
8. High Efficient LED & Flourescent Lightings
5. High fly ash content concrete
9. Reclamation of Contaminated site
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SEIHA OUN| ARCH 586 | FALL 2013
Interior Perspective Storytelling/common Space
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BUILDING ENV [SPC B.10]
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BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEMS 1 BALLAST (GRAVEL) OT ROOF MEMBRANE OT 10” XPS RIGID INSULATION OT VAPOR BARRIER OT CONCRETE ROOF SLAB 2 CANT STRIP 3 METAL FLASHING
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Old Town/Chinatown District 1.. Night Market 2.. Art Corridor 3. Garden Workshop 4. Cultural Event Space
T r a n s f i g u r i n g O l d T o w n / C h i n at o w n Research Question :
The area of investigation is Portland’s only known
How can architecture be used to help sustain diversity
ethnic district, Chinatown. Historically, this district was
amidst the mono-culturing effects related to urban
identified as the origin of diversity for the city of Port-
re-development?
land. Recent redevelopment of the adjacent downtown area, known as the Pearl District, will inevitably
Consistently, past neighborhood revitalization efforts
pressure Chinatown to engage in redevelopment ef-
have resulted in the mono-culturing of neighborhood.
forts. This thesis aims at exploring architectural solu-
The mono-culturing of neighborhoods has led to so-
tions that might better sustain the multiple, situated
cial exclusion and the complete removal of diverse
communities of Chinatown as it engages in efforts of
community entities from their situated places.
revitalization.
2 Art Corridor
The programs introduced were focused on identifying potential social intersection to facilitate an interconnected social fabric that avoids a socially tectonic relationship amongst the constituents. These aspirations influenced the design of shared gathering spaces that allow the existing and future communities to intermingle. This shared sense of place would ultimately strengthen the sense of ownership and value of the place.
3 Garden Workshop
4 Cultural event space Art Corridor
1 Night Market The majority of night time businesses and activities are associated with the entertainment district. Cultural related activities typically end in the early evening. Supported by the timescape analysis there is a distinguishable time gap when the area remains dormant. This time span of inactivity is caused by the late operThe proposed design intervention introduces a different method for redevelop-
ating hours of night clubs and bars. The entertainment district is commonly ac-
ment that relies on shared urban structure to sustain the diversity of the neigh-
tive following 9pm while the daytime services remain open until 6pm. The idling
New Chinatown was established along 4th Ave. Redesigning this corridor would
urban space within this 3 hours span may invite undesirable or illegal activities to
revive its significance and historical meaning. Activating this corridor would im-
the area. Crimes related to illegal substances have devastated this area. It would
prove the linkage amongst the two existing festival streets located along Flan-
be critical to have a consistently active streetscape to provide more eyes on the
ders and Davis Street. The ethnic community has maintained a prominent pres-
street and discourage unwanted activities taking place in this street.
ence along Davis Festival Street anchored by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and other ethnic-defining restaurants and businesses.
Incorporating a night market would help to diversify the night time activities. This program would extend the cultural entity beyond the evening. This activity cre-
According to the landscape study there is an apparent spatial overlapping of
ates a softer transition from the daytime activities to the night while having the
the entertainment and ethnic culture along Couch Street. This street becomes a
potential of bridging the ethnic with the night culture. Diversifying the existing
complete extension to the night entertainment district. The ephemeral activities
night activities will further contribute to the vibrancy during the night and intro-
occurring along Couch Street have dispersed some of the activities along 4th Ave.
duce a new crowd to the night district.
Process and Final design photograph
Individual mock model Scale : 1/8 = 1’-0�
P i c k at h o n E n t r y Gat e D e s i g n The entry gate was a PSU design-build studio collab-
tributed by labor where we needed most. This offered
oration with Pickathon music festival organizers. The
the opportunity to explore every process involved in
initial design process involved exploring the material
erecting the structure. My task included lashing, cate-
property of bamboo and schematic design on the
gorizing the bamboo according to sizes, treat heating
campus of PSU. The structure was erected within a
the bamboo to achieve a glossy finish, and erecting
two week span prior to the opening date.. Students
the bamboo span itself.
hand harvested the bamboos that were generously
Project Team
donated by the bamboo farm. Each connections and
Arch 510 Studio students
splicing of the bamboo were individually lashed or
& additional volunteers
binded by hand. I took the role of a generalist and con-
Trip to Spain The trip involved traveling to three different spaces of various scales. The first initial stay was in Madrid, then moving on to the city of Barcelona, and the trip ended in Girona. The last transition was definitely a stark contrast in scale,. Spain was the first 24 hours city that I had visited. The experience was enlightening, What was most fascinating for me were the rich layers of history associated with the spaces, the age of the city puts in perspective of how young the city iin the US are.
Plaza Mayor
House at Park G端ell
Wall of San Felip Neri, The story behind these markings are still debatable and controversial. These markings were bullet holes from the execution of priests and nuns were executed or possibly damaged from a bombing incident that took the lives of innocent people during the Franco period.
Santa Maria Del Pi
Steps in Girona Section
Iglesia De San Felix
Steps in Girona Plan Steps in Girona The Arab Baths
The step had various spatial functions, these functions varies throughout the day. A part from just being a circulation path the locals would use this as gathering space. Restaurants extend their seatings outdoors onto the platform in the evening.
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