Work Samples 23'

Curved Interplay

Matthew Au 1GA - Fall 2021

From a programmatic standpoint, this project focuses on the dual purpose of being both a point of education and a point of gathering for the neighboring community. It takes advantage of the cultural, social, and political aspects of Los Angeles and essentially becomes an agent for inclusion, diversity and learning. The building proposal negotiates inside and outside through the integration of threshold, circulation, and occupation thus questioning how we work, connect, and gather in a singular building. Formally the project looks to house spaces for general amenities, services, education, and recreation.

Conceptually, the project can be described as a complex interplay of curves which essentially wrap into itself and each other. Each curve, as seen in the diagrams below, work in tandem to build complexity through the ideas of overlapping, layering, and erasure whilst also looking for ways to allow light to selectively make it’s way into the building. The project has a fun tone to it, yet it does so through the application of complex methodologies.

Model Photo - 01

Diagram - 01

The Line

Matthew Au 1GA - Fall 2021

Looking at SCI-Arc as a generative design object, the Line is an introductory project investigating form and space through the lenses of abstraction, material, time and volume. The project looks to reconfigure and confront constraints by turning the line that is SCI-Arc into something more malleable. Something discrete that can be repeatedly altered through a series of cuts and rotations.

Similar to the Building and Figure praject(s), the line further builds upon the ideas of overlapping, layering, and erasure. Through the implementation of a shell, the exterior silhouette begins to have a certain character that is highlighted through the multitude of layers also being placed on it. The shell layer in this project also works through the use of negative space as it is meant to visually erase the interior silhouette to create a dynamic unification of angular movements and shapes.

Model

Dielectric Explosion

Kumaran Parthiban

M+M - Summer 2020

This project takes the simplicity of the letter B and, sequentially, explodes it into a layer of complexity and experimentation. The sculpture is composed in a way where the form is visually shattered into two distinct pieces; almost emulating the effects of an asteroid, or comet, crashing into a larger mass.

FL Landscape

Jeffrey Carney D5 - Fall 2018

The goal of the FL Landscape project was to identify the role that the environment has, and can have, on architecture. More specifically, this project sets out to establish a common language between the built and natural context. The idea of redistribution and layering was prominent in this project as the objective wasn’t to destroy and recreate, but to progress and improve the established context.

Shapeshifter

Russell Thomsen 2GA - Fall 2022

Shapeshifter seeks to disrupt the natural flow of space that is currently present in the existing MassMoca building. Breaking away from the regularity that is present both in the circulation and the formal organization. Through processes which include slipping, extruding, and rotating the intervention sets out to introduce spaces which are intersecting, overlapping and projecting onto one another. Although most of these spaces are born from the same, or a similar, profile this process allows for a multitude of spaces to be internally developed. If there was one way to describe this project, it would best be described as an aggregation of extrusions which are internally shifting to create a museum that is no longer static.

Diagram - 01 - 02

Elevation - 01

Timothy

As a multifaceted designer, I intend to infuse my love for architecture and the graphic arts as I pursue a career specializing in digital design, with the ultimate goal of running my own practice.

Education

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

Master of Achitecture [ M.Arch 1 ]

University of Florida (UF)

Bachelor of Design, Architecture Certificate, Graphic Design

Organizations: Member of NSCS

Study Abroad: UF - Vicenza Institute of Architecture

Awards & Recognitions

SCI-Arc Equity and Inclusion Scholar

VoyageMIA - Interview

Interviewed by VoyageMIA. A renowned publication which highlighted my freelance career and rise as an up and coming artist.

UF - Deans List

Adobe Certified Associate

Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop.

Experience

Teaching Assistant Los Angeles, CA | SCI-Arc

Aided first-year students with the development and curation of their projects in the summer Making and Meaning program and the 1GA studio. was also given the responsibility of setting up pin-up and exhibition spaces.

Freelance Artist Self Employed

Artist specializing in two- and three-dimensional representation.

Student Assistant Gainesville, FL | Univ. of Florida

As part of the Operations Support team, I assisted with the many renovation projects held within the Admissions, Registrar, and Student Financial Affairs offices. I was part of meetings held between architects and contractors and was tasked with creating to-scale floor plans with fellow design and engineering students. I also regularly trained and supervised other student assistants with such projects.

Technical Skills