DVC [Art]chitecture

from Vi Xuong | Architecture portfolio

Software: Rhino , V-ray, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator

Location: Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California, US.

Program: Mix-used high-rise residential

Behind the futuristic zinc panels and curtain glass walls is a green courtyard. Art and Architecture are co-exist element, two separated blocks are blended together with a common courtyard. This share space is for students to exchange, recharge, and connect, as well as, reminding students that art and architecture has the same goals which is reflecting nature and surrounding.

The transitioning from ground level to second floor became more exciting with the variation of view. Switching from only seeing stair when you first entering the lobby to seeing trees at the park when you keep going up, Taking full advantages to observe the park under different height and perspective

Review

Tube holder

Holders are for propating station. This could be used to hold spice when prepping

Foraging Delight

Tools: Rhino, CNC Machine, 3D Print

Material: MDF Board, PLA fillament

Program: Cal Poly CAED Furniture

Competition & Exhibition

Mezzaluna

Herb chopper are used to process big pile of herbs. Haft moon shape with handles makes allow a rocking movement to cut herb.

Mushroom knife

Forager can pick mushroom with this knife. The curved shape of the blade makes it easy to get to the mushroom stem.

Prepping bowl

The bowl is designed to have multiple curvature for different purposes. Bowl can be use to prepare salad with harvested lettuce.

Mortar and Pestle

Forager can pair masher and bowl to grind harvested plant to produce medicine, spices, and natural dye.

Berries picking tool

Can be used to harvest cranberries, lingonberries, blackberries, and currants.

Catching yourselves putting items in your shopping cart mindlessly?

Shopping has become more accessible and convenient when the human lifestyle is busier. However, the pandemic has helped most people understand the significance of human instincthunting and gathering, or in this case, foraging. Although foraging takes time and effort, it is proven to be better for human mental health. Bread making, food preservation, and home gardening have become hobbies and saving strategies for many become hobbies and saving strategies for many for a lot of people. Besides, it’s starting to become a conversation starter that helps people connect. In response to this notion, the Foraging Kit is designed to be a cabinet, coffee table, and preparation station.

Hypothesis Foraging Station that hope to replace shopping cart