2016 Vy Nguyen

HYDROPONIC VERTICAL FARM AND HOUSING FACILITY

WALLINGFORD URBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

SAIGON PORT TERRACE HOUSING

SHIPYARD OFFICE BUILDING

A SHELTER BY THE STREAM

TRAVEL SKETCHES

MODEL MAKING

PARAMETRIC DESIGN

architecture

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THE SPINE - USCG MUSEUM SoDo, Seattle Studio project 2016 - Individual work

THE SPINE - USCG MUSEUM

The project is aimed at accommodating the need for commercial expansion into the water front area, while celebrating the s site’s industrial root. Throughout the development’s history of the site, the railroad track running parallel to the port has been the major determinant of the urban fabric here, acting as a “spine” in the development pattern. The building concept employs the metaphor of the spine as a way to embrace the industrial aspect through the use of steel structure.

THE SPINE - USCG MUSEUM

THE S

PARTI DIAGRAM

SP NE

PRIVATE Banquet Hall Research Center USCG Office Training Facilities

PUBLIC Observation deck Museum

Private Entry

STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

Public Entry

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

Coffee shop

Office Lobby

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

HYDROPONIC VERTICAL FARM AND HOUSING FACILITY

HYDROPONIC VERTICAL FARM AND HOUSING FACILITY Capitol Hill, Seattle Studio project 2015 - Individual work The Hydroponic Vertical Farm and Housing Facility project is a direct response to the homeless crises in Seattle by providing a safe living environment where young adults can work and be trained for the job market. It addresses the need for privacy and individuality of this population, at the same time fosters social interactions through the design’s spatial configurations.

Basic bedroom = 8’ x12’ 2 bedrooms combined with a bathroom 2 bedrooms with bath form a housing unit

explore different unit configuration for views and shared spaces

stacking

housing units formed around shared space

UNIT PLAN - LOWER LEVEL

UNIT PLAN - UPPER LEVEL

HYDROPONIC VERTICAL FARM AND HOUSING FACILITY

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1ST FLOOR PLAN

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2ND FLOOR PLAN

WALLINGFORD URBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Downtown Seattle is currently the main hub for cultures and arts, based on the concentration of art galleries and performance centers in this area.

MAPPING OF SEATTLE’S ARTS FACILITIES SEATTLE ART SCENE

WALLINGFORD URBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Studio project 2012 - Individual work This project aims at creating a cultural hub for different groups of people in the community to come together and foster the arts in Seattle area. The facility provides affordable studio spaces, exhibit spaces and performing stages for local artists. The key idea for this concept is the convergence of the different cultures that shape Wallingford community. Through cultivating the cultural scenes in Seattle, this building acts as a catalyst for the city’s urban development.

WALLINGFORD

I-5 0.8 miles

Aurora Ave/ Highway 99 0.3 miles

Wallingford area has the potential to flourish into the next urban hub for arts and culture, with a vibrant art scene of local galleries.

University of Washington 1.3 miles

OPEN TO PUBLIC, CONNECTION TO STREETS

Downtown Seattle 3.1 miles

QUIET SETTING, LIMITED ACCESS

CENTRAL SPACE

Downtown Seattle 4 miles

The new urban center will empower the local community and generate new formal/ informal economies for the neighborhood

Low-rise Commercial Zone Single-Family Housing Zone PUBLIC ART

School Zone

ARTIST STUDIOS AND GALLERIES DANCE STUDIOS

Site context 0’

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Woodlawn Ave N

Interlake Ave N

Stoneway N

WALLINGFORD URBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

NE 45th St

CLASSROOMS

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

NE 44th St OFFICES

CAFETERIA

STUDIO SPACES

space frame GALLERY

metal fabric skin

glazing

Program

steel framing suspended structure

vertical circulationn

wood platform at ground level Massing

Spatial Operation

basement studio space Reference Images for the building’s skin

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

CLASSROOMS/LIBRARY OFFICES PUBLIC SPACES KITCHEN/ FUNCTIONAL AREAS STUDIO SPACES

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

400’

200’

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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ENTRANCE

VIEW FROM PARK

BASEMENT STUDIO

WALLINGFORD URBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Interior view from the cafeteria space, the central space of the building where people in the community gather to exchange ideas and make connections.

Interior view from the lounge area on 2nd floor with the staircase connecting the 3rd floor.

Semi-open

Closed

Semi-open Closed

Semi-open Closed Open

SAIGON PORT TERRACE HOUSING

SAIGON PORT TERRACE HOUSING

Massing

Work project at RSP 2014 - Individual work

Interlocking Closed

Semi-open

Interacting Open

The design for terrace housing project overlooking the river is a part of a new city devepoment in Saigon Port, Ho Chi Minh City. Each team member was in charge of a design for each plot type in the site. I was solely responsible for the concept design of this plot from inception to production of orthographic drawings and conceptual visualization.

Flexible configuration of wood screen and glass for users’ operation in response to wind and sun daylight screen

glass

screen + glass

screen + glass window

breezes

1ST FLOOR PLAN

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6m

3RD FLOOR PLAN

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2ND FLOOR PLAN

ROOF TOP PLAN

SHIPYARD OFFICE BUILDING

SHIPYARD OFFICE BUILDING Work Project at RSP VN - in team of two The concept design of a four-story office block for a Shipyard Company in Vung Tau, Vietnam projects a corporate and dynamic image with the use of strong lines and forms. The interlocking vertical masses anchor the building firmly to the ground while complimenting the primarily horizontal form of the building. I was responsible for the 3D modeling and orthographic drawings.

SHIPYARD OFFICE BUILDING

The slanting facades and sweeping roof form make references to a ship.

The large roof overhang offers shade while allowing views to the sea. The east side of the office housing meeting rooms and cafeteria offers expansive views to the water, while the west side is more private for office uses.

A SHELTER BY THE STREAM Studio Project 2010 - Individual work

A SHELTER BY THE STREAM

The shelter by the stream provides a tranquil shelter for a small group of campers in Cleveland Memorial Forest. With a minimal set of materials, the design integrates with a bridge structure that spans across the stream. Occupiable spaces hover over the stream with a clear view of the water and the forest. The dining space is elevated from the crossing path, marking a central space for gathering and giving hierarchy to the structure.

FLOOR PLAN

CROSS SECTION

SOUTH ELEVATION

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view axis

sleeping quarter central communal area

separated circulation space

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255.2

TRAVEL SKETCHES

“One ‘s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

- Henry Miller

MODEL MAKING

A study model of the MALMO KONSTHALL in Sweden

by Klas Anshelm. This small project was done in group of three for two weeks, where I was specifically responsible for the plaster cast and wood floor. This sectional model is an abstract representation of the spacious interior space lit by 550 skylights to study of the order of construction.

Class Assignment 2010 - Team work

This project is an experiment at creating a woven structure from a set of random points generated in Grasshopper, which aims to give the final product an organic look. The challenge of this project is arranging random points into an order system. After that, intersection points are called out to be moved up and down for the weaving appearance.

Class assignment 2011- Individual work

APPLY WEAVING PATTERN TO SURFACE

RANDOM POINTS

ARRANGE POINTS INTO SUBDIVISIONS

NON-UNIFORM GRID

WEAVING

DESIGN STUDIO ON VASHON ISLAND, WA The design studio serves as a platform for architecture students and professionals to engage with the community through design projects.

The final outcome is a compilation of design proposals at various scales that cultivate the economic and social growth of Vashon Island, which would be under consideration by the authorites and the connmunity.

My proposal is to re-use wooden trusses from an old building to be demolished in the vicinity to expand the covered areas of the farmers’ market to accomodate more stalls. The trusses are to be re-inforced with steel cable and chanel for increased structural capacity.

CORNFIELD PAVILION AT ROBERT EDSON SWAIN ARCHITECTS

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

As an intern, I provided support and gained experience through working on this residential project.

My involvement includes building code research, material research, making drawing set under architects’ supervision, also handling detail drawings of the fence and trellis.

WENZHOU CULTURAL CENTER AT ROBERT EDSON SWAIN ARCHITECTS The design for Wenzhou Cultural Center in China integrates urban planning and architectural design for a complex of a bank, a restaurant, a medical center, and a library.

My involvement includes work on the 3D model and revision of orthographic drawing under architects’ supervision.

WINE SHOP INTERIOR DESIGN - FREELANCE WORK My individual freelance work for a client involves store concept design for a wine and fruit shop of 4m x 12m area with a predetermined spatial organization. The client requires an easy-to-build and affordable interior design.

The design features built-in shelves in steel and wood with drop-down ceilings that give a warm atmosphere to the interior space.

CELADON CITY DEVELOPMENT IN HO CHI MINH CITY AT RSP ARCHITECTS I was part of a five-member team for the concept design of Celadon City.

The project consists of high rise apartment buildings and three-story terrace housing.

Due to the dense development on site, the design focuses on arrangement of buildings in terms of views to the park and over-looking issues with neighboring high-rises. Besides, economic factors are considered when strategizing the housing development type that would match the current housing trend.

CAPITAL CITY DEVELOPMENT IN YANGON, MYANMAR The project is a mixed-use development including three apartment towers, an office tower and a shopping mall podium, next to a 3-winged residential tower complex.

I was part of the Project team to develop the existing concept design further into Schematic and Construction Documentation phase. My responsibility for this project includes reviewing of concept design drawings, production of working drawings and colaboration with Engineering consultants.

Vy Phan Thao Nguyen MArch University of Washington Seattle, WA 425-999-7170 vy.nguyen1991@gmail.com