VI DINH
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION Aug 2012 - July 2014
Master of Architecture University of Technology, Sydney
Sep 2002 - Oct 2008
Bachelor of Architectural Design Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, Viet Nam
EXPERIENCE
May 2015 – Present
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
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VI DINH
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Senior Architect Transform Architecture Co. Ltd – HCM City - Vietnam www.transform-arch.com
Nov 2008 – Apr 2011
2007 – 2008
Project Coordinator Steelman Partners – HCM city - Vietnam www.steelmanpartners.com Architect/ Draftsperson Transform Architecture Co. Ltd – HCM City - Vietnam www.transform-arch.com
Assistant Architect (part time) Cat Moc Co. - HCM City – Vietnam www.catmoc.cmg.vn
SKILLS SUMMARY Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Revit Architecture Autodesk 3DS Max Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign SketchUp Modeling Microsoft Office Hand Sketching Physical Model Making
READING CAVE Materiality Lab |autumn 2014
YES HOUSE adapturbia |spring 2013
K-12 CBD the sydney metropolitan project
|autumn 2013
THE ASYLUM TRANSFORMATION social transformation design studio
|spring 2012
ANIMATION CENTRE graduate design studio |2007
EXHIBITION PROFESSIONAL
BEAMS ARTS FESTIVAL material light architecture (special project)
|spring 2013
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL a nord anglia education school
|2016
THE DÀLAT AT 1200 COUNTRY CLUB & PRIVATE ESTATE golf club and hospitality |2015
U SILK CITY mixed use |2011
VISUALIZATION architectural rendering |2008 - 2011
MISCELLANEOUS
PORTRAIT SKETCH LANDSCAPE SKETCH BLIND CONTOUR
Contents
ACADEMIC
The central idea of the project is to break with traditional typologies of institutional work environments to provide functional, sustainable and aesthetic alternatives that are geared to overcome both the isolation of the traditional research laboratory and the ‘white wall’ approach to exhibiing. the proposal should act as ‘catalysts’ for a bottom-up approach towards an engaged campus environment where research is highly visible and not hidden.
READING CAVE
Materiality Lab Masters Architectural Design Studio| autumn 2014|
EXPERIMENT The project is a result of study, experience from carbon paper to small scale model, build up a true scale model then adjusting the tension of plywood.
Starting with carbon strips for finding a right shape easily, there are variety of shapes was tried. With the fence shape, the density is quite tight. The cross and V-shaped are not strong. However, the triangle is stable and has a ability of high creation
FENCE - high density
CROSS - unstable
V-SHAPED - unstable
With a final shape - triangle, this component was found a way to form a suitable structure for a stable envelope. There are six types of arrangements for these components. Then the result came out with the option of connecting each angle of the triagle. By that way, the frame would stand firmly.
TRIANGLE - stable
PROTOTYPE type 1
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FORMING Though the triangle is always stable, the opening space between the frames is too large. Therefore, solution the this problem is using a frabric covering between. This project used the Coolaroo 1.83 Beige Shade Cloth. The cloth will be attached to the frame easily by stapling. This cloth can be used to avoid sun light. However to enhence the aesthetics for the whole system, we could arrange this cloth differently.
concept The timber system aim is a shelter for reading - a reading cave which could adapt maximize its own use in a campus. The unique of every single curved strip to a completed curved form is interpreted the common language of the cave system being soft, light and feminie.
uts alumni green The portable system is thought to be placed in any suitable area such as library, courtyards, study lounge or outdoor. And now the function of this system no longer is a reading cave. It could be a place for group gathering, relaxing chairs, a shelter for a coffee.
The timber system is generated by the triangle frames which are formed by three curved strips. The connection between triangles is mostly by screw or dowel. The whole frame system is then linked by screw into a seating base and fixed with four wheels for movable capability.
uts building 2 podium - interior view
connection detail
elevations
elevation 1
elevation 2
SCALE 1:1 MODEL
Problematic - Sydney’s long neglected suburbs are experiencing renewed pressure to densify and intensify. The ”Adapturbia” studio introduces the architect as a catalytic and transformative thinker in this context. yes house seeks to identify a new architectural prototype which enables living environment not only to fulfill the demand of “having a good life”, but also to transform in the foreseeable future. taking the advantages of courtyard house and container module architecture into account, the house was designed to be sustainable, changable and adaptable. it can be extensed for higher density or growing family; divided for multi-generation living; customized as owners requirement; facilitated with ecological innovations.
YES HOUSE
Adapturbia Masters Architectural Design Studio| spring 2013|
TYPOLOGY why cortyard “There are six possible courtyard dwelling configurations: I, L, C (or U), T, H, and O shaped. It will be demonstrated that the L-shaped house is the most flexible form and the only courtyart configuration which satisfies design requirements of privacy, space, courtyard size, expansion potential and density” _ everett l. morton_
solar access
cross ventilation
vegetation
expandability
private space
public space
divided space
combined space
possibility
why container “The supporting structure and weather protective shell is available for a price op approximately 290 AUS per square meter or around 90 AUS per cubed meter, a price that is unbeatable when compared to the cost of erecting a conventional building.” _ prof. han slawik_
green roof
build up as module
DIAGRAMATIC
FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLANS
SECTION AND MODEL
SECTION
K12- CBD
The Sydney metropolitan project |Masters Architectural Design Studio |autumn 2013
With the rapid pace of a modern life especially in each developing city, the residential population is increasing have led to the need for public education institution within these cities. How do we deal with this issue which is an integration of high-density commercial space with green yard of education institution. Clearly, the aim of this studio is creating new image of a high-density, multi-tier eduction allocating in the Sydney CBD. The first task commenced with 10 schemes for a co-located kindergarten, primary school and high school based on a set program and hypothetical site. By using a given theme or typology namely platform, bridge, tower, ramp, distributed, subtractive, neutral, specific, doubling and cast, each scheme of the education institution located in a commercial space would be accomplished.
TYPOLOGIES
RAMP
BRIDGE
PLATFORM
TOWER
CAST-SUBTRACTIVE
SITE
By using the existing brief from Task 1, the project for Task 2 was informed by one or a number of the proposals from Task 1. In this project, that theme is Casting and Subtractive. The strategy of this project supported the educational model which was edited and accommodated on a new site. Beside the design of individual education units is considered, the solution of mediation between school, this mixed-use project itself and the immediate context is also significant.
The site is the unremarkable Centennial Plaza development in Surry Hills bounded by Elizabeth, Foveaux, Mary and Albion Streets. The existing building is fully demolished in order to open space wider for people approach conveniently from any direction.
STRATEGY Elevated program creates a covered squared and provides shade and shelter.
LEVEL 08
LEVEL 09
LEVEL 14
LEVEL 15
SECTION
rendering and model
THE ASYLUM TRANSFORMATION
Social transformation design studio Masters Architectural Design Studio| spring 2012|
This studio critically explores the impact of existing and emerging digital media and software, for advanced digital visualisation, simulation and communication as well as associated theories and methods on the conceptualisation and development of architecture. The programme for this project is the library. as a part of renovation in a whole master plan of the Sydney College of the Arts, the project brings itself a new look of a modern library intergrates with the traditional architectural style of this school.
NON-STOP CITY
MANIFESTO BASED ON THE IDEA OF NON-STOP CITY, NEW MORDERN LIBRARY WITH OPENED SPACE, FREEDOM OF ORGANISING IS TOTALLY CONTRAST WITH THE SENSE OF HISTORY IN KIRKBRIDE COMPLEX. AT THE BEGINING OF THE PROCESSING, THE WORK OF KEEPING ALL THE LINE STRAIGHT WAS NOT SUCCESFUL. THAT WOULD NOT CAUSE A FRESH LOOK FOR A MODERN LIBRARY WHICH IS THE PURPOSE TO APPROACH. THE NEXT STEP GOES FUTHER WITH UP AND DOWN ROOF COVERING THE PUBLIC SPACE AND SELF STUDYING AREA AND THEN CONNECT WITH OLD PART BY A GLAZING TUNEL WHICH DIRECTLY APPROACH TO TWO MAIN COLLECTION OF THE L IBRARY AND ONE OF 24H COLLECTION. THOUGH THE MAIN ACHIEVED PERSPECTIVE IS A CONTRADICT OUT LOOK, THE SPIRIT OF THE SAME HIERARCHY IS KEPT THAT IS THE ORDER OF BUILDING, VERANDA AND COURT YARD. ALL ABOVE, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OLD AND NEW, TRADITION AND HISTORY IS STILL CLOSE IN SOMEHOW BY THE TRANSPERANCE OF GLASS AND THE CONTRADICT STRUCTURE OF ROOF.
MODEL
OPENESS - TRANSPARENCY
CLOSENESS - FORMALITY
FIXED PROGRAM
FLEXIBLE - OPENED PROGRAM
DESIGN TESTING FLOOR PLAN
ELEVATIONS
DESIGN PROPOSAL 01. FOYER/ HALL 02. EXHIBITION/ GALLERY 03. OPENED WORKSHOP 04. AUDIO ROOM 05. VERANDA 06. COURYARD 07. INFORMATION/ CIRCULATION DESK 08. 24H SECTION COLLECTION 09. SCA COLLECTION 10. HOSPITAL COLLECTION 11. PRINTING/ COPYING 12. MALE WC 13. FEMALE WC 14. LECTURE THEATRE 15. COMPUTER SPACE 17. OFFICE 18. LOUNGE 19. PRIVATE STUDY AREA 20. GROUP STUDYING 21. GROUP STUDYING
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION
ANIMATION CENTER Graduate Design Studio bachelor of architectural design| 2007|
The graduate project topic was chosen from the passion of animation and cartoon films. The fundamental design of soft and curve line are united from floor plan to the whole shape of the project where main function is a center for animation lovers gathering to entertain and learn how to make a cartoon film. Beside curve lines, color skim for children has to be bright and neutral.
master plan
elevation
floor plan
elevation
floor plans
floor plan
interior
sections
elevation
This project investigates the effects of light sources and complex and sculptural architectural structures to be used to create Celebratory Landmarks for the gateway points that surround the Chippendale Creative Precinct for the BEAMS Festival.
BEAMS AND ARTS FESTIVAL Material Light Architecture |Masters Architectural Project |Spring 2013
CONCEPT The concept commence with the boxes which intended to be reused to create a wall with openings in the boxes and form the facade for the wall. These opening are tested with two different options of geometry - square and diamond and different sizes result a specific pattern for the facade. At last, the extra element of entrusting and inverting is added and arrange them randomly to emphasize the pattern of the wall.
DIAGRAM The shape of the wall at first step of testing was a normal curve with a same height of 1.8 meters, that would be a lighting background attract pedestrian from the festival. However that curve is not convincible enough.
EXPERIMENTS
ASSEMBLING A gradually increasing height from 40 centimetres to 1.8 meters is considered to alter the appearance of the stream of people behind the wall. Then the main curve locates at the highest height is shut tighter and the remaining curve is looser and lower. The overall wall become a place where kids would play hide and seek, and everyone would take a picture.
BEAMS FESTIVAL The lighting plays quite successful role. They are divided into two part: inter light and spot light. The rubber red inter light runs up and down through the boxes though in some particular boxes the light is brighter than others. This light brighten basically inter the boxes. The spot light is a colour changeable source light up the main curve where people would gather here more.
BEAMS FESTIVAL
During the Festival, the project seems to be successful. Everyone took lots of photos specially children. They not even took photos, but played with it as well. However, the concept would be more significant if it has two walls as two layers and create an aisle that people can walk through. Unfortunately, the group spent time inefficiently.
BEAMS FESTIVAL
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLFESTIVAL A nord anglia education school |Selected Work |STAGE: construction documentation 2016
CONCEPT drop-off
The building was designed to take advantage of the cool nature of the water canal which wraps around three sides of site forming an “island” school. The building form emulates this as it wraps around a sunken “courtyard” on three sides. In effect, all the circulation spaces including lobbies and corridors allow cross ventilation to penetrate into the building as it takes advantage of the internal facades facing the courtyard. This ultimately reduces the requirements of air conditioning loading for the building. Windows with rows of green plants along these additional courtyard facades also allow for ambient sunlight to enter into the building reducing electrical usage.
temporary gate security
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AREA SCHEDULE SITE AREA (m2) PLANNING AREA (m2) FOOTPRINT (m2) SITE COVERAGE LAND USE COEFFICIENT TOTAL GFA ( BASEMENT NOT INCLUDED) (m2)
playground
parking
playground
playground
BASEMENT GFA GROUND FLOOR GFA (m2) 1ST FLOOR GFA (m2) 2ND FLOOR GFA (m2) 3RD FLOOR GFA (m2) TECHNICAL ROOF FLOOR GFA (m2)
5302.6 4168.98 1667 40% 1.60 6666 1766 1667 1620 1600 1580 199
parents’ hall void splash pool
parking
outdoor shower + wc
AREA SCHEDULE SITE AREA (m2) PLANNING AREA (m2) FOOTPRINT (m2) SITE COVERAGE LAND USE COEFFICIENT TOTAL GFA ( BASEMENT NOT INCLUDED) (m2) BASEMENT GFA GROUND FLOOR GFA (m2) 1ST FLOOR GFA (m2) 2ND FLOOR GFA (m2) 3RD FLOOR GFA (m2) TECHNICAL ROOF FLOOR GFA (m2)
5302.6 4168.98 1667 40% 1.60 6666 1766 1667 1620 1600 1580 199
SITE PLAN
BIS AN PHU EYFS CENTRE SK No: 6
Rev.E
Date: 27. 04. 16
FLOOR PLANS
basement floor plan
ground floor plan
FLOOR PLANS
first floor plan
technical floor plan
SECTIONS
ELEVATIONS
The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club and Private Estate condominiums and villas won five awards plus two Highly Commended honours by Vietnam Property Awards 2016.
THE DÀLAT AT 1200 COUNTRY CLUB & PRIVATE ESTATETI Golf club and hospitality |Selected Work |SCOPE: Master plan, Architecture and Landscaping 2015
VILLAS
CLUBHOUSE
RESORT RESIDENCES
PLAYER’S ACADEMY
ENTRY STATEMENT
U SILK CITYFESTIVAL Mixed use |Selected Work |STAGE: construction documentation 2011
This is the first project Transform worked in collaboration with our German partners, Franken Nguyen Consulting. U Silk City is situated in Ha Dong, Hanoi and is one of the largest residential and commercial developments currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION in Vietnam. As hommage to the spirit and heritage of this ancient silk production place, in modern times, the facade is designed to have a resemblance of silk. A vivid rhythm of different facade elements with a variety of friendly tints create rich, oscillating colorful effects similar to silk fabric. The diagonal arrangement of the towers allow maximum privacy as views towards neighbouring apartments are unobstructed. The design of the tower blocks are defined by ”dancing voids” along the tower’s facades. The paterns and sizes of the voids are directly in relation to the sun path to help give shading to the hotwestern, and to some extent east sun, and allow maximum ambient light to the north and south directions. The voids also create a number of private skygardens which add value to the residential towers. With Franken Nguyen Consulting
MASTER PLAN
INTERIOR RENDERING
VISUALIZATIONFESTIVAL Architectural renderring |Selected Work |Freelancer 2008 - 2011
INTERIOR RENDERING
PORTRAIT SKETCHFESTIVAL |Miscellaneous
PORTRAIT SKETCHFESTIVAL |Miscellaneous
LANSCAPE SKETCHFESTIVAL |Miscellaneous
BLIND CONTOURFESTIVAL |Miscellaneous
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