Brandon Chin - Academic Samples

BRANDON H. CHIN Graduate School Architectural Portfolio

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PERSONAL WORK - “ANDROMEDA” - 72” x 32” ACRYLIC PAINT + INK PEN + STRATHMORE PAPER 11.18.20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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10-12

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Building from Inside Out

Advanced Building Systems Integration

Refugee Safe Haven (CDMX)

Structural Design + Analysis

Family, Heart, Home

*Work in progress

*Work in progress

*Recognition

Descriptive + Computational Architectural Geometry

[TECTONICS]

[TECTONICS]

[RESEARCH]

[AUTOMATION]

19-22

23-25

26-28

29-31

Adventure in the Mountains

Produce, Sell, Cook, Eat!

She is Free

More about me!

[TECTONICS]

[CONCEPTUAL]

[CONCEPTUAL]

[MATHEMATICS]

[TECTONICS]

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Building from Inside Out

Academic - Spring 2022 / Collaboration with Mira Davis and 605b comprehensive studio This is a comprehensive studio that asks students to design a high-rise in downtown Los Angeles supporting a program of social justice and community. The lot area equates to 33,264.1 sq. ft. where the building footprint must not exceed 9,000 sq. ft. In addition, the constraints include zoning and coding regulations, must exceed seven stories, and must adhere to material performance as it relates to wood frame construction.

The NAAB student criteria also covers: physical wood joint construction, sustainable site design, ordering and structural systems, circulation and life safety, accessibility, building enclosure systems, and environmental systems.

PROJECT SCOPE

ITERATION SKETCHES CONNECT CONCEPT 1

LIFT CONCEPT 2

LIFT CONCEPT 3

LIFT CONCEPT 4

PUSH CONCEPT 5

PLAN

PLAN

PLAN

ELEVATION

747 N Main Street + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Los Angeles, CA 90012 Zoning: C2-2 Draft Zone: [DM2-G1-5] [CX2-FA] [CPIO] Tract # 49 LOT 5 APN: 5408013016 Lot Size: 33,264.1 SQ FT F.A.R.: Base FAR = 2.0; Bonus FAR = 8.5 Primary street min. setback = 0’ Primary street max. build-to depth = 10’ Primary street min. build-to width = 90% Side street min. setback = 0’ Side street max. build-to depth = 15’ Side street min. build-to width = 70% Rear street/alley min. setback = 0’ Maximum Height: None

WOOD JOINT DETAILING (SAW + CHISEL)

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CONCEPT ITERATION: CHALLENGE GREEN SPACES WITH A DIAGONAL CUT

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CIRCULATION STUDY

CIRCULATION STUDY

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1. EXISTING CIRCULATION PATTERNS CREATE PERIMETER

2. DIAGONAL CUT SPLITS SITE

3. DIAGONAL CUT RE-ORIENTS TO EASTERN SIDEWALK

4. DIAGONAL CUT REORIENTATION SUGGESTS POTENTIAL PATHWAYS

5. POTENTIAL PATHWAYS AND CIRCULATION INFLUNCE BUILDING MASS AND GESUTRE

ZONING LINE ACCESS PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE BUS

DIAGONAL GESTURE

DIAGONAL GESTURE REORIENTATION EASTERN SIDEWALK

ACCESS PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE

ACCESS PEDESTRIAN MASSING PLACEMENT

MASSING CONCEPT INFLUENCED BY CIRCULATION STUDY

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STRUCTURAL STUDY

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NORTHERN ENTRANCE FACING ORD ST.

SOUTHERN ENTRANCE + GARDEN SEATING

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Advanced Building Systems Integration Academic - Spring 2022

*CALLOUT sections to the right were hand-drawn, digitized, and refined through Rhino 3D modeling and Adobe Illustrator softwares As a required course for an accredited professional degree program, this course holds students accountable for the demonstration of assigned Program Criteria or Student Criteria as defined by NAAB. In accordance to USC’s 605b studio guidelines, this course covers the integration of advanced building systems to help students understand the technicality and logistics of building components.

In addition, diagrams similar to the right hand side of this page will integrate with studio deisngs including (building envelope, mechanical/HVAC systems, structure, and sustainability

COURSE OUTLINE 1. Design 2. Ecological Knowledge and Responsibility 3. Research and Innovation 4. Leadership and COllaboration 5. Learning and Teaching Culture 6. Health, Safety, and Welfare in the Built Environment 7. Professional Practice 8. Regulatory Context 9. Technical Knowledge 10. Design Synthesis 11. Building Integration

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Refugee Safe Haven (CDMX)

Academic - Fall 2021 / Collaboration with Advanced Placement 705 topic studio

DAY TIME PREDICTION

*RECOGNITION Individual work was featured on USC School of Architecture Graduate page.

This studio merges the traditional practices of architecture through design, architectural drawings, and justifying decisions based on the basis of research alongside both the conceptual and historically rich context of Mexico City - a post colonial megacity. CDMX is known for it’s historical value and the basis of this research studio covers the movement, behavior, circulation patterns, and predictions of migrants and refugees that are constantly on the move.

The drawings and models were presented in an exhibition setting in front of panelists with an in-depth understanding of the city. The deliverables were fueled regarding research of migrants and refugees to eventually determine a prediction of Mexico City’s future - particularly Iztapalapa.

Outward-facing programs including a market, hardware store, and pharmacy are intended to attract both populations whether permanent or temporary. Inward-facing programs include housing, children’s and women’s healthcare, and schools specifically meant for migrants and refugees. Also included are residential spaces for 240 migrants and refugees.

SITE PLAN: 240 MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES SAFE HAVEN

LONGITUDINAL SECTION - AA

NIGHT TIME PREDICTION

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LONGITUDINAL SECTION - AA Ground Floor Plan

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11 MASSING STUDY MODELS

PARTI DIAGRAMMATIC MODELS

ANIMATION OVERLAY

EXHIBITION

16” x 16” Acrylic Model with GIF animation to theorize population density in Iztapalapa in design proposal for migrant and refugee housing.

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2,500 square foot lecture room that was redesigned to exist as an exhibition space for final presentations. The final deliverables were projected on four projectors to further discuss research of studio. Designing this space required collaboration, organizational excellence, and execution between 12 students.

12 FACADE + SUPERGRAPHIC STUDY UNAM Biblioteca Central

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Descriptive + Computational Architecutral Geometry Academic - Fall 2021 / Collaboration with Darren Chan + Heryann Reyes Ayala

The task from this academic course is to understand the historical mathematical models with formulaic affinities to contemporary architectural production. Below is an example of examining history, theory and practice of parallel (orthographic) and central (perspective) projection. The task to build physical models (A + B) out of mason board first was initiated in the iterative and design stages through Rhino 3D software. Furthermore, continued to explore fluctuations and changes between the relationships of shapes and surfaces.

DIGITAL REPRESENTATION Planar Quad Panelization

PHYSICAL MODELS

PLAN

A

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ISOMETRIC

PERSPECTIVE

ELEVATION

ISOMETRIC

PERSPECTIVE

Complex Panelization

PLAN

B

ELEVATION

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Descriptive + Computational Architecutral Geometry Academic - Fall 2021 / Collaboration with Siqi Zhang

This project and succeeding iterations introduces a variety of digital design platforms and representation through a series of architectural animation exercises. The implentation and strategy of this design required drawing, modeling, animation and the oscillation between 2D, 3D, and 4D digital productions. For example, physical drawings were utilized to communicate in order to align in expectations in a collaborative setting.

Meanwhile, applying the traditional form of architecture to contemporary tools including Rhino 3D alongside with Grasshopper.

GRASSHOPPER PROCESS WORK

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Structural Design + Analysis

Academic - Fall 2021 / Collaboration with Heryann Reyes Ayala and Edgar Claure The task of this project involves the analysis of building performance and structure. In particular, structural loading, materials, and element types to understand the fundamentals of design and how architecture can influence the built environment industry.

The takeaways of this course include the application of technical accument to influence key design decisions for a 90’ x 90’ program suited for a theoretical school to be built on USC’s campus.

Example spreadsheet of material and construction software to determine building performance and materimaterial members.

Exploded Axonametric Diagram of designed building to analyze

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Family, Heart, Home Academic - Autumn 2014

The design for this community asked for a preliminary site analysis of the waterfront urban infill located in Bainbridge Island, WA. Not only identifying a functional design scheme, the purpose of this project was to also respond to the practice of design and construction - zoning, regulations, costs, building heights, structural integrity, and technonic modeling.

The program scheme also responds to social responsibility with a design focused on multi-use living spaces for individuals or families. Spaces include additional multi-use areas of retail, conference rooms, parking, fast food and even fine dining.

The design is meant to provide individuals and families access to convenience and locally owned business, while remaining in a residential area.

CONCEPT DIAGRAM OFFICE RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

FOOD

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

DINING PARKING

TECTONIC WALL MODEL

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TECTONIC WALL SECTION

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FEATURE IMAGE SECTION-AA

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GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3 4 5

RETAIL + SMALL SHOPS FAST BEVERAGES & BITES STORAGE MEETING ROOM STORAGE

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REFRIDGERATOR KITCHEN RESTROOMS

HOSTING AREA BAR

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DINING AREA OUTDOOR DINING AREA GIFT + FLORAL SHOPS EMERGENCY EXIT ABOVE GROUND PARKING

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Adventure in the Mountains Academic - Winter 2015

The remote mountain hut focuses on the site and design with response to the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. Traditionally, mountain huts are intended to provide hikers, skiers, and mountaineers overnight shelter and can also be used as a base camp for daily expeditions. The design of the mountain hut was also determined by selecting from three different altitudes where the final composition was placed at 6,188 feet. The site analysis shapes the structure, program, and material usage in order to offer shelter to adventure seekers.

CONCEPT DIAGRAM 1. SECTION - MOVEMENT OF THE SITE HIGHLIGHTS A BUILDING GESTURE

2. BUILDING GESURE IDENTIFIES CIRCULATION POTENTIAL

3. SINGLE MASS IS DIVIDED TO CONTRAST INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXPERIENCES

4. CENTRAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM UNIFIES THE PROGRAM

5. BUILDING PARALLELS THE CONTOURS OF THE SITE ESTABLISHES A CONNECTION STORAGE

COMMUNITY REST

6. SPACES ARE CONNECTED BY A CONTINUOUS FLOOR PLATE AND PRODUCES GATEWAY THROUGH HILLTOP

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ANALYSIS DIAGRAM

MATERIALS + STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM A

3-WAY PEAK

CRYSTAL LAKE

B

B

ROOFING SHINGLES

WOOD STUDS + WALL PANELING

PLATES RAFTERS ALUMINUM MULLIONS

HIKING TRAIL PCT ACCESS TRAIL

COLUMNS RAILINGS

SITE PLAN

A

PURLINS

ALUMINUM MULLIONS

FLOOR PANELS

3-WAY PEAK

FLOOR JOISTS

6486 FT

FLOOR BEAMS

6188 FT

FOUNDATION COLUMNS CROSS-BRACING

SITE SECTION AA-LOOKING NORTH-EAST 3-WAY PEAK 6588 FT 6388 FT 6188 FT CRYSTAL LAKE 5868 FT SITE SECTION BB-LOOKING NORTH

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REINFORCED CONCRETE

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ELEVATION FACING WEST

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GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

EMERGENCY + OVERFLOW SKI + TOOL ROOM RECEPTION + STORAGE HEATING ROOM SERVICE DESK + BAR KITCHEN WALK-IN FRIDGE

DRY-STORAGE DINING SPACE 10 PORCH 11 BATHROOMS 12 SUITE FOR STAFF 13 SLEEPING QUARTERS 14 EMERGENCY EXIT 8

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SUMMER SOLSTICE

EQUINOX

AIR FLOW + VENTILATION WINTER SOLSTICE

SECTION AA-FACING NORTH

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Produce, Sell, Cook, Eat! Academic - Spring 2014

Located in South Lake Union, the commercial center is articulated and programmed based on the survey activity and circulation of Seattle residents. The project is to identify spatial programming among retail, produce, dining, and education spaces. The programming encourages local and small businesses to participate in food-to-table, vending, product sales and civic engagement to build community and engagement.

The community includes a cut between private and public floors varying from heavy foot-traffic in retail/shopping areas, to more controlled traffic in office, dining, and education spaces.

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CONCEPT DIAGRAM NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM RESEARCH

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MASS

FOOD

SITE

SHOPPING

VENDING CENTER

VENDORS

CUT

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4 FOOD VENDORS

CREATE

SHOPPING

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SEPARATE LOWER

FOOD VENDORS

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SHOPPING

PRIVATE

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PUBLIC

ATTRACT PUBLIC

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STRUCTURE BISTRO + OUTDOOR SEATING CULINARY + EDUCATION OFFICE + ADMINISTRATION VENDING CENTER MEZZANINE + LOADING ZONE GRAB & GO + SHOPPING CENTER

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GRAB & GO + SHOPPING CENTER

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TRANSVERSE FACADE FACING SOUTH

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LONGITUDINAL FACADE FACING WEST

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She is Free

Academic - Spring 2015 The basis of this studio stems from creating architectural narratives through the use of words, images, drawings, and models to explore alternative representation and to develop a personal design process. With response to the site, the design sits adjacent to a railroad in a historical part of Seattle and the process particularly originates from pathos and logos - which involves a hero that rediscovers her relationship with herself and nature.

Specifically, the written text is the starting point to influence the program - in which it identifies the relationships between structure and negative spaces. For example, the concept is influenced by the phases to where the hero feels shielded and protected in representation from sitting above and between masses, or fortification to which the hero is able to seek refuge.

CONCEPT DIAGRAM I

ABOVE

BETWEEN

The concept diagrams also influence the final artboard layouts where elevations and sections surround the perimeter of the ground floor plans to reflect the hero’s refuge.

REFUGE

Quaint horse waits and moves,

Pitter-patter, pitter-pat -

She is up and free.

By Brandon Chin

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CONCEPT DIAGRAM II

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2-2 SOUTHERN ELEVATION

3-3 NORTHERN ELEVATION 2

LOFT SPACE

3

SECOND LEVEL

PAVILION

PAVILION LIVING

DINING

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KITCHEN

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1-1 SECTION FACING WEST

SITE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

STORAGE

STALL

STALL

WASH

COMMUNAL SPACE

STALL

STALL TACK ROOM

STALL

LOADING ZONE

STORAGE

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PERSONAL WORKS

PERSONAL WORK - “I’M FREE” - 18” x 24” STIPPLING 12.15.20

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PERSONAL WORK - “LOUNGING AROUND” - 8” x 10” STIPPLING 6.20.20

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PERSONAL WORK - “AFTERGLOW” - 18” x 24” ACRYLIC PAINT + CARBON HB CROSSHATCH 6.26.20

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PERSONAL WORK - “MALCOM X” - 18” x 24” ACRYLIC PAINT + CARBON HB CROSSHATCH 6.23.20

PERSONAL WORK - “LOVE BIRDS” - 18” x 24” ACRYLIC PAINT + CARBON HB CROSSHATCH + STIPPLING 8.19.20

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THANK YOU!

PERSONAL WORK - “ROMAN FORUM” - 12” x 18” WATERCOLOR PAINT + INK PEN 11.18.20 BRANDON H. CHIN | Mobile: 509.952.6878 | Email: bhchin@usc.edu