THUY LE WORK SAMPLES
thuyle@sas.upenn.edu
CONTENTS Resume
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References
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Work samples New Cross Foundry Left Bank Cascade Schuylkill Observation Station
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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 www.cargocollective.com/thefoundry
EDUCATION Sept 2012 - present Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts & Sciences B.A. Architecture Candidate, 2016 Minor: Urban Studies, Computer Science
GPA: cumulative 3.91/4.00; 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; 4
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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layers of programs and activities
NTRICULUS of usage
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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
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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
PUBLIC
CLUSTER DIAGRAM NEW X FOUNDRY
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Urban Skywalk condition
NEW X VENTRICULUS Walk to Stitch
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Night light condition
NEW X VENTRICULUS Little Red Riding Hood
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Plaza entrance condition
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Navigation Hub condition
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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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In-situ sketch model
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Final model
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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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TRAVEL SKETCHES
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