Khang Do Final Portfolio by Khang Do

I. Central Northside

Situated in Houston’s Near Northside neighborhood, this master plan seeks to preserve the existing community and its heritage, while pivoting towards future oriented energy and career pathways. Biotech labs, factories and schools will be created to provide long lasting education and careers for the community. With a focus on adaptive reuse, infill development, and community projects, this plan seeks to revitalize the existing neighborhood while upholding its essence.

Software Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Midjourney

Group

Members: Khang Do, Flavie Giquel, Adil Mohammed, Salim Omar, Jehanne Bihan

Bio Campus

A campus for biotech students and professionals with a Satellite University, R&D Laboratories, Manufacturing Factory, and Supporting Industries

Plaza

A cultural plaza with heavy adaptive reuse of warehouses and factories. Lush greenery, event spaces, commercial buildings, and restaurants surround the museum that acts as an anchor.

Museum

A park with a community center, WIC center, artists lofts, art exhibits, and restaurants for the community. Old underground storage tanks are now used as sculptures and park fixtures.

Street Sections

Trees with dense root systems are planted on the side of the street, improving the shading and views for walkers. In addition, the deep roots will help with storm water detention and flooding issues in the area.

HeriTank Park Willow

Live Oak Magnolia Sycamore Poplar

II. Bio Crossing

Bio Crossing is a Satellite school for Life Science and Biotech majors of the University of Houston Downtown. The project is focused on providing the students as much access as possible that will allow them to have optimal and varied lab experiences, while still being a gateway for the surrounding community to have a long lasting biotech career. Focused on efficiencies and sustainability, the school seeks to optimize energy usage as much as possible without prohibiting the lab experience for students.

Software Used: Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, VRay Individual Project

Campus Site Plan

Program Diagram

Laboratories

Classrooms Atrium

20’x30’

Structure Grid

Steel

Structural System

East Elevation

South Elevation

South Section

Wall Section Wall Detail Level 1/2

Wall Detail Level 3/4

Wall/Green Roof Detail

Detail

1” Polystyrene Drainage Panel

Gypsum Cover Board

Sloped EPS Rigid Insulation (R-15)

Parapet Flashing Cant Strip

Roof Decking W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-30)

2” Bonded Concrete Screed

6” Composite Metal Deck

6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25)

3” Z Furring Channel

3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)

Steel Anti Static Raised Flooring Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Triple Panel Glass W/ Pocket of

Heavy Duty Steel Pedestal

2” Bonded Concrete Screed

6” Composite Metal Deck

3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)

3” Z Furring Channel

DensGlass Sheathing Board Weather Barrier

2” Bonded Concrete Screed

Concrete Mow Strip

Sand 4” x 12” Void Boxes

Vapor Retarder

DensGlass Sheathing Board Reinf. Conc. Foundation

6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25) Steel Beam

Barrier

6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25)

3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)

Ceiling Hanger Wire

Suspension Ceiling Tee System

2x2 Ultima Airassure Ceiling Panels

Corrugated Metal Wall Panel

DensGlass Sheathing Board

3” Z Furring Channel

III. Sculpture’s Tap

This mixture of beer gardens, art studios, and exhibition space seeks to uplift and represent local artists in Bellaire, Texas, while being a place of refuge for the rest of the community. The area has a noticeable lack of activity or entertainment, and deeply needed a focal point that can drive the community together. With the usage of sculpture gardens, roof gardens, and elegant frosted glass, it seeks to be an oasis from the average Houstonians daily life.

Software Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, VRay

Group Members: Khang Do, Zachary Johnson, Victoria Melling

FORM DEVELOPMENT

Punctured Fence Hinge Form

Elevated Form Ground Structure

FORM DEVELOPMENT

Extended Corners

West Section

East Elevation

Material Section

Structure Axon Column Chunk Oblique

Physical Chunk Model

Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”

IV. Connected Exteriors

Located across from the Menil Drawing Institute, the project is a combination is a student housing project with a gym, book store, and a cafe, The project utilizes multiple greenhouses and a large spanning balcony system as its design motif. In addition, the usage of these balconies and greenhouses connect the differing programs, provide exterior social spaces, and acts as a way to preserve all of the existing trees on the site.

Software Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Enscape Individual Project