EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

from Architecture Portfolio (8/23) - Austin Nguyen

01 FLUICITY

An Icon Of Itself

The concept is a large overhead mass over a small base, similar to that of a tree. These masses are hollow on the inside, acting as shade during the day and lanterns during the night.

WEST ELEVATION

The Visual Identity

To push the visual branding of the LA28 Olympics, a graphic design approach was considered. Behind the upper facades, a sunset gradient similar to the official colors of the LA28 brand is subtly shown, allowing a eye-catching spectacle from any distance.

EAST ELEVATION

Form And Function

The arrangement of the stand is organized to ensure sufficient space for two vendor workers and any necessary appliances. Especially during peak hours, the open floor allows store workers to maneuver with ease.

Blend Of Transparency

The wooden structure acts as a transparency element, giving the masses a sense of lightness and the stand a warm welcome to customers. The definitive aspect of the iconic image of the concession stand is that from a distance its a visual sight that draws curiosity to what may hide beneath the masses.

Scale: 1/2”=1’-0”

Medium: Acrylic Film, Corrugated Plastic, Musuem Board, Paper, Wood Sticks

Bending Planes

Given the prompt to design a home that has a balance between mass and void, this design was intended to be a home for a videographer. Two buildings, similar in form, allows the ability to merge private and public spaces. The design revolved around the interactions between curved and flat planes, allowing certain spaces to be revealed from certain angles.

Two Grids And A Circle

The floor plan follows two orientations, opening the opportunity to explore different plane intersections. Adding the component of a center circle also invites in cylindrical plane interactions.

Folding Roof

The roof is one of many moments in the house that showcases the contrasting plane behaviors. By allowing it to “peel back” gives variation in roof design.