THUY LE WORK SAMPLES
thuyle@sas.upenn.edu
CONTENTS Resume
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References
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Work samples New Cross Foundry Lower North Market Schuylkill Observation Station Left Bank Cascade
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Travel sketches
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THUY LE 3820 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 +1-267-474-2405 thuyle@sas.upenn.edu levagabonde.weebly.com
EDUCATION Sept 2012 - present Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts & Sciences B.A. Architecture Candidate, 2016 Minor: Urban Studies
GPA: cumulative 3.92/4.00; major 4.00/4.00
Sept 2014 - Dec 2014 London, UK
Architectural Association School of Architecture Autumn Semester Programme
2009 - 2012
Ha Noi - Amsterdam High School
Ha Noi, Vietnam
2011 - 2012 Stanford, CA
Valedictorian
Online High School at Stanford University AP Physics B, AP Calculus BC
EXPERIENCE Jan 2015 - present
PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION - GIS Intern
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
PTW ARCHITECTS - Summer Architectural Intern
Sept 2012 - present
PENNDESIGN FABRICATION LAB - Lab Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
- Operated digital fabrication equipment including laser-cutting machine;
June 2013 - May 2014
E-CRAFTING/PENNDESIGN - Research Assistant
Dec 2012 - May 2013
WHARTON COMMUNICATIONS - Student Photographer
Philadelphia, PA
- Photographed and processed images from events of the Wharton school;
May 2011 - Dec 2011
ARB Architects/ARB EAST - Intern
Ha Noi, Vietnam
Philadelphia, PA
Ha Noi, Vietnam
- Assisted with site/context analysis and zone planning proposal for new mixed-used residential developments on a 200-hectare plot in Northern Territory, Australia; - Performed site research and site analysis to inform planning decisions of 2-hectare 3-star resort; - Assisted with competition entries for two office towers and a mixed-used apartment complex including 2D & 3D drawings, models and other presentation materials;
- Leaded student design team for #AEDHero project & designed typographic public furniture units; - Performed research on data visualization and output/input mechanisms; - Designed applications of printed electronics, including, but not limited to interactive posters; - Built programmable 3-D prototype from physical and electronic components; - Compiled and translated brochures for advertising purposes;
- Prepared materials for communication with clients; - Assisted with preparations of presentation drawings for competition entries; - Built 3-D architectural & urban planning models;
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PROFICIENCIES Visual communications Computer Capabilities Languages
Hand sketching, Photographic documentation, Hand & Computer drafting, Presentation drawings Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max, HTML/CSS, ArcGIS, Social Explorer, PolicyMap, GlobalMapper English (fluent), Vietnamese (native), French (intermediate)
HONORS + AWARDS
Davis Ambrose Scholarship, Hoesley Digital Fellowship, Dean’s List, Mellon HUD (Humanities, Urban Studies, & Design) Research Grant, Penn Undergraduate Research Mentorship Grant
HOBBIES
Basketball, Flute, Hiking/Trekking, Photography
REFERENCES Mr. Henrik Folkar PTW Architects, Practice Leader (Hanoi office) Level 5, Han-Viet Tower 203 Minh Khai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam 10000 hfolkar@ptw.com.au Mr. Orkan Telhan Emerging Design Practices at PennDesign, Assistant Professor 200 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104 otelhan@design.upenn.edu Mr. Dennis Pierattini PennDesign Fabrication Lab, Lab Manager 210 South 34th Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104 dennis2@design.upenn.edu
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NEW CROSS FOUNDRY New Cross, London Through a thorough investigation of the site - New Cross neighborhood, a design for an urban intervention that includes urban skywalks and a creative hub, the “New Cross Foundry� is proposed.
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Public Limited Access Non-public Public Semi-public Other community hubs (including commercial)
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Conceptual collage of different layers of programs and activities NEW X VENTRICULUS Layers of usage
Covered area/ Farmer’s market
Flowers
City view Forest view
Produce Herbal plants
New Cross view Ramp
Light well
Glass elevator shaft
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Gallery 1
Adaptable community space/ events venue
OBSERVATION DECK
ART CLUSTER (I)
Bowls Skate park
Vert ramp
Public square
Workshop 1 Storage
COMMUNITY
Light well
PLAZA
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ART CLUSTER (II)
Studio 2 Studio 1
CULINARY SCHOOL
Studio 5
Studio 4
ART
NAVIGATION HUB
Cafe Lecture hall
Breakout space
Lecture hall
Library Demonstration theater
Glass terrace Storage Reception
Gallery 2 Double-heighted space for installation/projection
COMMERCIAL
NON-PUBLIC SPA
RESTAURANT Kitchen
Open kitchen
Reception Male’s locker room
Light well
Product display area
Dining Lounge
Reception
Swimming pool
Female’s locker room
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CLUSTER DIAGRAM NEW X FOUNDRY
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F +3
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Urban Skywalk condition
NEW X VENTRICULUS Walk to Stitch
Plaza entrance condition
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Night light condition NEW X VENTRICULUS Little Red Riding Hood
Navigation Hub condition
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SCHUYLKILL OBSERVATION STATION Philadelphia, PA Following site analysis and topography survey, the design for a pavilion with the purpose of ‘framing’ the urban and natural views is proposed.
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LOWER NORTH MARKET (PROJECT IN PROGRESS)
Philadelphia, PA Through a study of the urban fabric, historical context and programmatic feasibility, an urban revitalization svcheme is proposed for the area of Philadelphia bound by Ridge Avenue, Broad St. and Girard Avenue in which the main focus is a covered market in hope of reversing vacancies while avoiding gentrification.
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Urban elements analysis based on Kevin Lynch’s principles of nodes, edges, landmarks and paths
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LEFT BANK CASCADE Philadelphia, PA Through a study of the stingray, its anatomy and movement, a design for an urban pavilion/ insertion is proposed.
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Stingray’s cartilaginous skeletal structure allows for enough flexibility for oscillation and at the same time, sufficient rigidity for the motion to transmit throughout the large fins.
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In-situ sketch model
Final model
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TRAVEL SKETCHES
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Thank you very much for your time & consideration!