Joseph Wong
Joseph Wong
Landscape Architecture Application portfolio 12/3/2024
Landscape Architecture Application portfolio
ABOUT ME:
SKILLS:
• DRAWING & DRAFTING
• AUTODESK AUTOCAD,
• AUTODESK REVIT,
• RHINO 3dm,
• sketchup
• WON ART COMPETITIONS IN HIGH SCHOOL (University of maryland global campus award show 2019) also county award reflections.
( PASSED AP ART EXAMS with score of 5): efficient in watercolor, acrylic, and pencil drawing
CONSTRUCTION TOURS:
• Join construction Site & firm tours with AIAS & NOMAS Minority arch club
• Got to Witness Gensler centercity Philadelphia project on pg. ( 33)
• Attended a construction site in South Philly where a communtiy swimming pool has been constructed into indoor gymmnasium and basketball recreation center
DESIGN SKILLS
DIGITAL DESIGN/ ENERGY ANALYSIS GRASSHOPPER RONOI,PARARENDER SOFTWARES &S SOFTWARES NAMES
• ENERGY SIMULATION
• CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
• DIGITAL DESIGN/FABRICATION
• FABRICATION WITH HANDS ON TEAM . fabricated with bamboo to construct a curvature bendable bamboo pavilion on campus
• Grasshopper
• Grasshopper plugins:
• ladybug,honeybeee,voronoi,parakeet,kangaroo, climate_studio,eddy3d, butterfly
• Coding data statistics in Excel,html, R , tableau, python, and sql
Sustainable & Construction management skills:
• Estimating (Cpm) scheduling and Tally Revit material scheduling
SOFTWARE SKILLS THAT I USED:
I'm a passionate architecture student currently pursuing my Architectural studies at Thomas Jefferson University school of architecture in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. I'm eager to apply my knowledge and creativity as a student at your firm or graduate schooling. With a strong foundation in design principles in Rhino and basic proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and Revit. I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to your projects and learn from your experienced team.
A COMMUNITY INTERLOCKING BRIDGE
LOCATION SIZE YEAR MODEL
• COAST OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA • ABOUT 22M HIGH, 5M WIDE AND SUSPENDED OVER WITH A 5.2M CURRENT MEAN CLEARANCE.
Design concept is inspired by the Interesting curvature dual-arched bridge (Elizabeth quay bridge -Perth, Australia) & Ponte Vecchio bridge (with shops)
Everyday Item I chose:
The knife is coherent and parallel to my bridge concept
UNDER ARMOR EARBUDS:
The earbuds bring a Visual striking design language which creates a base for my bridge
RHINO + GRASSHOPPER
ADAPTING TO COMMUNITY
-This project discusses the hybrid forms of visual structures.
We were task to take your favorite everyday objects and create a visual or diagrammatic public structure using its shape. The bridge is inspired by the waves of the Australia coast which are distinguished by the curvature pavilion shops.
Terrapin Memory Lane: Footsteps of glory from the court
A legacy of Maryland Athetics & Basketball
LARC 641 Graduate Studio II
UMD Champions Plaza
Goal of the plaza is to “support building champions by improving and expanding Intercollegiate Athletics facilities to advance Big10 goals and support Terps continued success.”
Dr. Byoung-Suk Kweon
by Joseph Wong
Weakness of the Site:
-Little Tree & grass Cover
-Too much pavement and impervious areas.
-Circulation: Traffic Overflow & no clear direction.
People Cluster everywhere near the stairs & near the Center. Bike & scooter
Conficts during the day
-No bike lanes & school
Solutions of the Site:
-Provide different Tree & grass Cover
-Create a space for graduation + event space , and a space that focus on the Terp history of the athletics
-Circulation: Provide a clear direction and limit traffic voerflow. Create waiting spaces for people to sit and wait.
-Provide bike lanes & school Spirit. Provides walking lanes thate bikes and scooters shouldnt go on like the pebble gravel road.
Terrapin Memory Lane : Footsteps of glory from the court A legacy of Maryland Athetics & Basketball
Project: Entrepreneur Community at Athletic Green
ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATION YEAR CLIENT
SHARSWOOD, PHILADELPHIA MODERN
Entrepreneur members & Sharswood kids & adults. Summer camp Community center bondage
Harbor Dock Community gathering & Sitting Iteration Sections:
Rhino + Rhino Grasshopper Grid 3DModeling
SENIOR BOARD: Joseph Wong Zaha Hadid studio
ARCH-401/508 Design10 MUD-623 Ecol Systems Bhooshan : Architectural Intelligence for new cities
-Taught by Shajay Bhooshan, Jianfei Chu, Taizhong Chen
-Work with Akil Solomon & Hannah Lewis
Architectural Intelligence for new cities: A design studio focusing on design-research and architectural technology for socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable architecture and urbanism.
SUSTAINABLE COASTAL CITY:
To design a sustainable coastal city grid that serves as a model for mitigating the effects of urban sprawl, Pollution, and Deforestation
BENEFITS OF A COASTAL CITY:
Climate Regulation
Transportation & Connectivity
Storm Protection
Aesthetic & Recreational Value
Cultural & Historical Significance Opportunity
DESIGN EXPLORATION:
WALKABILITY:
Lanes that promote healthier and more connected communities.
LIVING SHORELINES:
Plant native vegetation along the water’s edge to filter runoff, absorb pollutants, and create habitat for wildlife.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE:
Replace traditional pavement with permeable surfaces like rain gardens and bioswales that absorb and filter rainwater before it enters the harbor.
URBAN FORESTRY:
Plant trees throughout the city to reduce stormwater runoff and improve air quality.
1ST FLOOR PLAN DRAWING:
-New technology used in my wall building materials. I chose terra-cotta & coffee-ground concrete as my wall mixture. The coffee groudn makes concrete 30% stronger and being sustainable at the same time.
2ND-8TH FLOOR PLAN DRAWING:
Got assistance from Christopher Gartley, Sam Becker for map diagrams (Sketch & Revit)
LOCATION SIZE BENEFITS
• Drainage Reservoir Located Under Courtyard
• 4 buildings that will allow for more affordable housing
• Central core with green space
• Buildings are elevated on steps for to prevent damage to building structure
• Invites people into the space
• Allows for bikes and walking
1. Two-way computational coordination between two main 3D modeling softwares
2. Grasshopper’s extensive plug-in variability with Revit’s precision
3. Increases design workflow and possibilities
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY EAST FALLS CAMPUS College of Architecture and the Built Environment ARCH324 | Visualization Experimental Modeling Spring 2023 Professors Kihong Ku
VIETNAM HOUSING & COMMERICAL RESORT
DESIGN: SUSTAINABLE FACADE AND URBAN PLANNING
Individual final project that focus on Vietnam housing & hotel resort design. It is presented in a sustainable way through its facade fabric and the green & program space that the building sits in. sustainability architecture, Urban planning, facade design was a key role in this project. This advanced digital elective course focuses on the direct correlation between digital techniques and the design process. Complex three-dimensional modeling, rendering, animation, design visualization and presentation are emphasized in the course methodology. Using a variety of softwares, students complete a series of exercises of increasing difficulty leading to a final project that demonstrates the culmination of the skills developed throughout the semester. This project also focus in learning the RhinotoRevit plugin. The RhinotoRevit plugin is a wonderful tool for advance modeling because it provides a set of tools for bridging Rhino’s free modeling, and the world of BIM.
SCHOLLER DORM FACADE
HEIGHT YEAR BUILT ROOMS
48 FEET (15 METERS)
PROJ
BUILT: 1956 -1960
SCHOLLER DORM ARCHITECT:
GEORGE M EWING CO.
74 DOUBLE ROOMS
College of Architecture and the Built Environment
ARCH413 | Experimental Structures Fall 2023
Scholler Hall is a traditional residence hall on Main Campus and includes predominantly two-person rooms. I was able to develop 3 different & sustainable influenced facade for the exterior/interior. I use complex sun,wind,climate anaylsis scripts to develop my facades forms.
• This elective lab/seminar course is an exploration into the architectural potential of form-active structures (including thin-shell, tensile-membrane and fabric structures), and new and alternative materials and methods of construction. Unlike conventional structures that rely on their internal rigidity, form-active structures rely purely on their geometric shape to carry loads, thus providing a base for experimenting with form to create innovative solutions for structural-design problems.
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY EAST FALLS CAMPUS
LOCATION HISTORY
4125 STATE RTE 4001 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
THIS DORM WAS THE FIRST RESIDENCE FACILITY IN THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL. A $600,000 FEDERAL HOUSING LOAN MADE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS DORMITORY POSSIBLE. THIS FOUR-STORY, BRICK STRUCTURE WAS DESIGNED TO HOUSE 150 STUDENTS. October ,November ,December are the most sunniest & less precipitation days in philadelphia during the school calendar.
STUDENT HOUSING 150+
SCHOLLER HALL FACADE DESIGN
EFFICIENT SUN & WIND ANALYSIS: LADYBUG , HONEYBEE , CLIMATE STUDIO
Wall section depicts rainwater drainage + collect system that goes through greenwall & the roof above
Green wall sample
plant & vegetation growth at the bottom basket aided by reusable water
PROJECT 2: BASKET DESIGN FOR VEGETATION & PLANTS WATER SYSTEM
This project help relevant information Develop an Understanding practices used during climate studio,honeybee,
demonstrate my ability to gather, assess record, apply, and comparatively evaluate information within sustainability and design processes. Understanding of the theoretical and applied research methodologies and during the design process through the aid of Rhino grasshopper, studio,honeybee, eddy3d, ladybug, butterfly attempt.
Exploded Diagram : Experimentation with facade orientation for different facade designs & its uses
Wall section with facade design 1 : Solar panel Dorm room facade ( facing the street) towards the end. The solar panel & green wall plants & water system near the balcony would create a suststainable impact for the dorm water drainage system. It also opens doors for socially active balcony spaces. I also design a study on trombe wall for indoor heating in the 4 main lobby space. All facades incorporates facade panels that serve as a shading panel against the sun or sound absorption from the cars on the streets.
Rowhome Project
LOCATION
WITH FLOORS
University city twin rowhomes :
• Location: University city section
• Front porches
• bay windows
• tall ceilings
• elaborate woodwork & brickwork
• 2 or 3 story floors
• Porch & porch roof
• Interesting cornice & roof designs
• Mid to Late 19th Century Row Houses
• Interesting & Complex Floor Plans
• No basement
SIZE YEAR DETAILS
2,200-2,500 SQ
2 OR 3
MID - 1900 STYLE
INFLUENCE BY
ENGLISH GOTHIC STYLE
This project was about understanding the history of Sharswood (University city Twins) & its neightborhood.I was assign to cover University city Twins. The combinations of contrast are limitless with completely different color schemes to variations in building materials, reconfigured porches and entryways, and changes or removal of various architectural roof features. My proposed City twin rowhome design benefits a client name Ms. Alice. Ms Alice is a elderly grandmother with ADA. She is a family-loving person & morning person who is a founder block captain of philadlphia. I wanted to design a rowhome floorplan that suits her ADA needs and also create happy memories with her loved ones or her block meetings conferences. She also wants a welcoming open kitchen & gathersing space in the front of the house where important interoior play spaces can be used further throughout the house.
Sections, floorplans, elevations views:
GIS PROJECTS URSP:
Multiple-ring service areas for calibrating a gravity model in Pittsburgh
A scatterplot showing the relationship between AverageTime and UseRate (not the screenshot)
A screenshot of the table showing AverageTime and UseRate Column with the values.
A map showing the facility location using the Location Allocation Method in Pittsburgh
GIS PROJECTS URSP:
A Network dataset and then calculate the shortest route between downtown San Diego and Middletown Trolley Station. Provide the screenshot of the total minutes and total miles along with the map showing the direction. Use Mode as Automobile Time and Tour Bus Time. Date and Time: Tuesday 8:00 AM
A map of showing only the LandUse_Pittsburgh layer by symbolizing using import layer from Data\LandUse.layer
GIS PROJECTS URSP:
A map analysis of a Vineyard and land slope data. Creating a aspect surface to determine which areas of the property are south facing (the preferred aspect for a vineyard) and submit the map.
More ArcGis projects: Studying vineyards and land elevation ( slope analysis)
Three hillshade surfaces using almanac values for sun altitude and azimuth to determine which areas are in sun with minimal shadows at three different times of the afternoon in mid-September (longer
Projects: Jefferson University East falls Campus model
The buildings were crafted in Cherry wood and basswood sticks were to resemble trees . Finally, there will be a tempered glass over the model to serve as a table.
24 This Jefferson campus model was created for the Dean of architecture At Thomas Jefferson University, east falls. It was serve as a fundamental rectangular coffee table. The model is estimate to be 47 inches long and 27 inches wide. For materials, the table (site model) is made out of dark Walnut wood.
More close up 3d model photos
PHYSICAL MODELS
CASE STUDY OF Rietveld Schröder House
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PROGRAM 2020
DESIGN 2: ARCH. FOUNDATION STUDIES
ARCH 102/ PROJECT 1
This is a Scale model & case study drawings of the Rietveld Schröder House which is located in Utrech, Netherlands. The Schröder House, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1924, is a renowned architectural masterpiece in Utrecht, Netherlands. It exemplifies the De Stijl movement with its emphasis on simplicity, geometric shapes, and primary colors. The house is known for its modular design, asymmetry, and innovative use of space, representing a pioneering example of modernist and functionalist architecture. It was a 2 person project where both of us assemble a wooden scaled model& , plan & elevation drawings. We also sketch out diagrams & interior drawings that spoke to us when researching the Schroder house critical form language.
NAAB Criteria: PC.2.Design
NAAB Conditions for Accreditation, 2020 Edition
ABOUT THE PROJECT
LOCATION SPACE YEAR MATERIALS
TECH 3:
LOCATION TOTAL FLOOR AREA
HEAT
OVERLIT
Cabin Daylighting project:
I use Sketchup Sefaira , google maps,climate studio and Grasshopper ladybug to gather
Site Solar/ Climate Information for my cabin design in Albuquerque, New Mexico
•Determine Climate Data from climate-consultant
•Acquire Solar Charts per Site Locations
•Determine Solar Shading Schedule (“Shade Masking”)
Tech 3 drawings: HVAC System
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PROGRAM 2020
ARCH 313: TECH 3= DYNAMIC ENVRO. SYSTEMS
CABIN DAYLIGHT PROJECT & HVAC SYSTEM BUILDING LAB GRAPHITE ON PAPER
The primary NAAB Accreditation objectives of this course are listed below:
• PC.3 Ecological Knowledge and Responsibility - Develop the student’s understanding of the principles of sustainability in architecture and urban design that conserve natural and built resources in the creation of healthful buildings and communities.
• SC.1 Health, Safety, and Welfare in the Built Environment: Identify and Describe appropriate building systems in support of maintaining human health and wellbeing within buildings
• SC.2 Professional Practice: Identify and Describe the relationships between project stakeholders, specifically addressing client needs
• SC.3 Regulatory Context: Identify and describe the basic principles of life-safety systems with an emphasis on egress.
• SC.4 Technical Knowledge: Ability to Demonstrate the principles of environmental systems’
Climate Studio Test Result
Grasshopper (LadyBug)Test Result
Sketchup Sefaira Test Result
VIS CABIN PROJECT:
STUDENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (2020 NAAB SPC): REALM A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARCH 208: VIS 3 design class
Visualizing design concepts & develop a technical knowledge of precision digital drawing and construction in both 2D and 3-D formats.Communicating those concepts in a manner consistent with studio and professional level work.
Won 3rd place in my Fall Vis class
NAAB SPC: THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD
BAMBOO PAVILION
CONCEPT 3DM
-I work with & study the bamboo on campus. My group and I done bamboo research to determine strength and types. I also assisted in the render & construction joint details during the team process.
Rough Concepts ideas
NAAB SPC: This course fulfills the following National Architectural Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria (2014 NAAB SPC): Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation: A1 Professional Communication Skills - A2 Design Thinking Skills; A3 Investigative Skills. Realm C: Integrated Architectural Solutions: C1 Research.
My teammate and I explore and tested the bending properties of our collected bamboo stalks.
Project Teamm collaboration
Roldan,
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY EAST FALLS CAMPUS College of Architecture and the Built Environment
ARCH324 | Visualization Experimental Modeling Spring 2023 Professors Kihong Ku
This advanced digital elective course focuses on the direct correlation between digital techniques and the design process. Complex three-dimensional modeling, rendering, animation, design visualization and presentation are emphasized in the course methodology. My team and I focus on creating a final project of a bamboo structure that can be built on campus. Here is our process and thesis by using a variety of softwares.This class was a series of exercises of increasing difficulty that I complete which led to a final project that demonstrates the culmination of the skills developed throughout the semester.
Pamela
Peter Kennedy, Francesco Rizzi, Ben Hoffman, Matt Fimiani, Joseph Sepulveda, Behrad Ghatrehsamani, & Joseph Wong
BAMBOO GRID STRUCTURE
NAAB SPC: This course fulfills the following National Architectural Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria (2014 NAAB SPC): Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation: A1
Lessons learn from constructing a Bamboo arch pavilion structure or Bamboo Grid Vault
Successful about my team (BAMBOO STRUCTURE)
The grid shell technique
The vaulting of the bamboo
The cross bracing of bamboo to support structure
The intersections to increase strength
The interaction between the bamboo and ground
Bending strength of the Bamboo
The weaving of bamboo
UnSuccessful about my team (BAMBOO STRUCTURE)
The duct tape and wire could be more refined
The lack of a shading system
The un-confidence of human interaction on site Waste of bamboo
The dome: was never successful in structure and practicality
This project was made for the DesignPhilly Event:
Project Teamm collaboration
Behrad,Joseph Wong,Alyssa,Corey,Baoh
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY EAST FALLS CAMPUS College of Architecture and the Built Environment
ARCH413 | Experimental Structures Fall 2023
Professors Kihong Ku
The project first started with the idea of Active-bent Gridshell, during the design process we noticed because of the tight deadline of 2 months and being short in fabrication team members and complexity of the Active-bent gridshell we decided to alter the concept into a vault gridshell structure. However both types of structure perfectly show the material properties of Bamboo material when it comes to a structure. For the final vault concept : eventually all the experiments ended up into a vault gridshell structure. Bracing later added during the fabrication process to offset the shear force.
CONCEPTUAL
Charette ( Cold Climate tower ) using Grasshopper Script
This Firewatch tower & shelter incorporates the lands of the snowy mountaain and is adjointed to it. The firewatch glass & steel panel tower is modern and built for cold climates. The tower facade is presented vertically and horizontally; its also adjointed to the mountainscapes for a unique experience for hikers & visitors. The firewatch tower is made of glass panels and steel structure ; however it also has a hint of wooden edges. I wanted to show 3 different materials that suit the mountainscapes with its abundance of tall trees.
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY College of Architecture and the Built Environment ARCH 308/MARCH 624 Visualization IV: Advanced Modeling Spring 2023
Professor Sal Armetta
NAAB SPC: THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD
STUDENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (2020 NAAB SPC): REALM A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PC.2 DESIGN .
CLIENT WORK:
-LUNA HALL FOOD COURT , Maryland -Ramen RESTAURANT, College park,Maryland -PHO & Cafe RESTAURANT, Maryland
:AutoCAD Drawings, photoshop,3D Visual models , 3D renders done in rhino , photoshop, Lumion, Twinmotion.
PHO &28 & HIBACHI GRILL RESTAURANT CAD DRAWINGS: floorplan layourt, define egress path,equipment layout, bathroom elevation,etc
Floorplan of plan and mechancil system of LUNA HALL FOOD COURT, Maryland
RENDERS: SEATING SPACES WITHTHIN THE FOOD COURT.
CLIENT RENDERS & MATERIALS
PROJ 9: Passive House Wall Section
Drawing ,physical,and 3d model.
Technical Requirements:
Roof Min. R-Value = R-60
Wall Min. R-Value = R-50
Foundation Min. R-Value = R-30
Minimize thermal bridging and air leaks
Provide continuous insulation and sealing
Maintain roof ventilation as needed
Include interior and exterior finish layers
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PROGRAM 2020
ARCH 212:TECH 2 & ARCH 313: TECH 3= DYNAMIC ENVRO. SYSTEMS
PROJ 9: Passive House Wall Section Drawings: CAD,physical,& 3d model.
PROFESSOR GINDLESPARGER & POWELL & TODD
-A wall section project about a given client for whom I will design a wood frame house (from Tech 1) to be more energy
efficient and meet passive House standards to control the flow of Air, Water, Heat and Vapor. I work individually to adjust the wall section of the wood structural frame to add additional layers of insulation and barriers needed in the walls, cathedral roof and foundation to meet the R-Value requirements as well as adding the exterior and interior finish materials and framing out the triple pane window.
NAAB CRITERIA:
The primary objective of this course are:
SC.4 Technical Knowledge—To ensure that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects.
College of Architecture and the Built Environment
AIAS
+ NOMAS CLUB
| Construction tour with Gensler Arch Firm*: latest 3151 Market project:
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY EAST FALLS CAMPUS