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KHUN YEYINT HEIN - SELECTED WORKS 2024
KHUN HEIN Architectural Designer
A Burmese American architectural designer with over three years of professional experience. Driven by a passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design. Committed to leveraging architecture as a tool for positive change, I aspire to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our built environment and the well-being of humanity.
CONTACT
EDUCATION
khein@usc.edu
University of Southern California 08/2023- Current
Master of Architecture
(315) 608-0990 Linkedin.com/in/khunhein
SKILLS Rhinoceros 3D AutoCAD Revit Adobe Photoshop Abobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Lumoin Vray Grasshopper Hand Drawing Physical Model Making
LANGUAGES English
Full Professional Proficiency
Burmese
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Bachelor of Architecture
Woodbury School of Architecture 08/2017 - 05/2021 Honors •Cum Laude / GPA - 3.51/4.0
Project Designer
Ming Arc Design 09/2021 - current
Los Angeles, California
•Prepared architectural drawings, renderings, and presentations using software such as AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, and Photoshop. •Commits to learning about the field of architecture and design and incorporating the knowledge into day to day business practices. •Conduct site visits to oversee construction progress and address any design or technical issues that arise.
Motor Transport Operator
Fort Drum, New York
United States Army 07/2012 - 08/2015 •Demonstrated effective leadership by successfully leading and managing a team. •Conducted thorough vehicle inspections, maintenance, and recovery operations during convoys. •Ensured the safety and integrity of cargo by securing, inspecting, and balancing loads, while also Preparing essential operator, maintenance, and accident documentation. •Recognized with the Army Achievement Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal for outstanding performance and dedication.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter FAIA
•Architecture Thesis featured in Archinect.com (05/2021) •Top 30, Architecture Thesis of The Year 2021 (12/2021) •Architecture Dean's List (05/2019 - 05/2021)
Helena Jubany FAIA, LEED AP hjubany@nacarchitecture.com 1
Los Angeles, California
WORK EXPERIENCE
REFERENCES ingalill@wroad.net
Los Angeles, California
Table of Contents BACKYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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CO-DIVIDUAL HOUSING P.7
WATER INFRA-CULTURE P.13
HOLLYWOOD 5757 P.17
STUDS AND FRAMES P.21
THE PETITE ABODE P.27
PHYSICAL MODELS P.31
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BACKYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Location: Pasadena, California Team: Khun Yeyint Hein Iris Fung
Backyard Elementary School is an addition to the existing Aldama Elementary School in Highland Park. The site has two existing structures which sit at the top of a sloping site that has three distinct grade levels. The project attempts to activate the school’s large but unfriendly blacktop outdoor space into an informal backyard with amenities for both Aldama Elementary School and it’s neighbors. Backyard Elementary is composed of two bar buildings that sit at the edges defined by existing landscaping boundaries. Each program is a pair of almost equally sized indoor and outdoor zones, with outdoor spaces covered by an almost continuous covered hallway that snakes down the slope.
EXISTING BUILDING SOFTSCAPE HARDSCAPE
RESIDENTIAL AREA
SITE PLAN
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ART ART LAB LAB SCIENCE LAB
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INSIDE THE KINTERGARTEN
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1 rainwater catchment area 2 Grey water treatment tank 3 Black water treatment tank 4 Overflow drain 5 Grey water to sewage 6 Rainwater treatment tank 7 Rainwater storage tank 8 Rainwater to Bioswale 9 Pump 10 Garden irrigation
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FUNCTIONAL SECTION ARCH 401/STUDIO 7/ PROFESSOR- LINDA TAALMAN/WOODBURY UNIVERSITY/ 2020 FALL SEMESTER
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CO-DIVIDUAL HOUSING Location: Los Angeles, California Team: Khun Yeyint Hein David Crawford
The term “co-dividual” is a recently coined term in architecture that signifies the merging of collective and individual elements. This innovative concept redefines the identity of housing by combining communal and personal aspects. While various architectural models such as co-housing, co-living, and co-working have existed throughout history, the prevailing global housing model tends to favor individual dwelling spaces that are typically separate from work. Importantly, this model is shaped by market forces, emphasizing economic and construction efficiencies while diminishing the importance of community, personal ownership, and collective sharing.
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When density drives urban development, the experience of the human within the community can get lost. Especially when development takes up every available lot. This is most true in the lowest income areas that depend on affordable housing initiatives like this
Co-Living Space. One element we wanted to address, beyond the need for beautiful and affordable living that provides
a sense of comfort and privacy, is the additional need for public space that can be used by the community. Families, individuals, and entrepreneurs need space to exist outside the walls of their residence. That is where the
Vertical Park comes into the picture. A building that combines comfortable and secure residential accommodation while providing three levels of community space that are Beautiful and Adventurous
open and accessible. It is especially helpful for families looking for secure and shaded spaces for children to play in the heat of summer. The space is
with a forest of columns and play spaces for children and micro-retail for the consumer or the entrepreneur. The residential is securely separated from the public space so there is no safety concern. The CLT structure and energy generation on the roof makes for a low carbon footprint. The
Thoughtful Residential Spaces are intentionally small and well-appointed, and the
common areas are spacious and flexible. This structure promises to play an important role in the low-income densified neighborhood of Southeast Los Angeles.
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WATER INFRA-CULTURE Location: Mojave, California Featured in op 30 in Thesis of the year 2021 competition and in Archinect.com
The hinterlands of Los Ageless are a strange mix of suburban outposts and productive agricultural landscapes, both struggling with an unsustainable desire for growth and for water. Much of the water infrastructure for both territories are hidden from sight and from experience. The project proposes a new way of experiencing and stewarding water infrastructure. Taking clues from vernacular and indigenous forms of water distribution, such as the Puquios of Peru, or the Quanat water infrastructure becomes a spatial and a shared social experience. The architecture becomes a devise for registering fluctuations: rooms poised for flooding with water from below or light from above, water levels stains - all amplify the perception of droughts or of abundance. This is a collective space a Water Commons - where a new practices and culture can emerge which is not about extraction and agricultural productivity - but stewarding, replenishing a shared aquifer.
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ARCH 431/STUDIO 10/ PROFESSOR - BERENIKA BOBERSKA & SCRAP MARSHALL/WOODBURY UNIVERSITY/ 2021SPRING SEMESTER
PUQUOIS is a combination of underground tunnels, small reservoirs, and strange spiraling holes that lead from the surface to the water below. It was used to carry water to both agricultural lands and to populated areas to supply drinking water. STEPWELLS are water source and architectural form. They were used for centuries by locals to provide water for drinking, washing, bathing, and the irrigation of crops. Stepwells were built by excavating several stories underground in order to reach the water level of a particular site. Stepwells typically have a vertical shaft from which water is drawn and a surrounding inclined masonry structure.
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QANATS are underground tunnel systems that bring infiltrated groundwater, surface water, or spring water to the earth’s surface using only gravitational force. Qanats have been used for irrigation and drinking water for centuries.
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VIEW FROM THE WELL
INSIDE THE SKYLIGHT RECHARGE ZONE
Water Tower
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WATER TOWER
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HOLLYWOOD 5757 Location: Hollywood, California
The EDU (Efficiency Dwelling Unit) is to provide housing for city’s growing number of small households in Los Angeles. The primary material is CLT (Cross Laminated Timber). The repeatable system of the unit is easy to fabricate off site and construct on site. The 300 sq. ft unit design is adaptable and can be placed on different site locations. An advantage of The EDU is that it has two modules for easy maintenance. Dry unit includes bedroom and living room while wet unit includes kitchen and bathroom. The housing units are functional and pleasant to live in. The layout of the unit is designed to foster a sense of community and ease of orientation. It also provides great circulation to the units and shared courtyard. Since the unit use CLT materials, it is easy for technical installing.
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1 - Cladding 2 - Mineral Wool Insulation 3 - Air Barrier/WBB 4 - 3 Layers CLT Panel 5 - 2 Lyaers of polysocyanates insulation 6 - Gypsum roof Sheathing 7 - 2 ply roofing membrane
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DETAILS OF CLT CONNECTONS
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STUDS AND FRAMES Location: Los Angeles, California Team: Khun Yeyint Hein, Samson levi, Jose Agredano, Reema Aljasser, Ahmad Alshammari & Kimberl Molina
The studio intent is to explore and test architectural design as it relates to one or more special contemporary issues. The goal of the studio is to learn building construction methodologies whiles also creating a conceptual relationship between multiple forms of representation. The Full resolution studies (FRS) are used as a proof of concept when resolving details, thickness, and tectonics at a larger scale by combining standard building components that one could purchase at a local hardware store.
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ARCH 4932/STUDIO 4B/ PROFESSOR-HEATHER FLOOD & RYAN MARTINEZ/WOODBURY UNIVERSITY/ 2019 SUMMER SEMESTER
Frame Exploration
The rule for the frames and studs design process is rotation. The rotation of the frame and studs can create new interesting forms and new perspectives. The rotations for the design process are 90°, 45°, 30° and 20°. By using one 2x4, two 2x4s and three 4x8s , mirroring and rotation are advantages to create the abstract forms.
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3. Painting - Black, white and Silver
4. Construction - Frames and studs Assembly
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THE PETITE ABODE Location: Mojave, California
This project is a 300-sf compact dwell-ing designed for sustainable living. It is an off-grid unit that is designed for some of the harshest Californian climates such as the desert or mountain. The entire unit is designed for fast construction and easy transportation. The shell of the dwelling uses prefabricated Cross-Lami-nated Timber (CLT) wall and roof panels. CLT panels are a sustainable material because it is made with renewable re-sources and does not require the burn-ing of fossil fuels during its production. The wooden exterior allows it to effort-lessly blend with the surrounding natural environment. The interior of the unit is designed as a three-part cube, such that middle zone separates the programmed wet and dry zones on either end. The middle zone is flexible and customizable to the changing needs of the user, while the wet and dry zones are highly specific utility areas designed to support the de-mands of daily life. The flexible middle zone has a pitched roof and large sky-light that maximizes natural light and al-lows for ventilation. The petite abode is a prominent structure to contribute the sustainability, function, and comfort.
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CONCEPT EVOLUTION
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CONCEPT OF MIDDLE ZONE
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AXONOMETRY Operable Windows - Maximize natural ventilization - Improve indoor air quality
North-Facing Operable window - Skylight to maximize use of natural light - Direct views to outside -Reduce heat gain
Solar Panels - Convert sunlight to DC electric power
Rain Gutter - Transports rain to rainwater tank and planters Planters - Cultivate plants : edible, flowers and native plants
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TINY HOUSE COMPETITION 2022 Tiny House Competition/ 2022
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1 Roofing membrane 2 PV Panels 3 Roof sheating 4 Insulation 5 CLT panel 6 Plywood ceiling 7 Sliding door 8 Plywood wall 9 Air barrier 10 Wood cladding 11 Steel legs (rust-proof) 12 Wood flooring
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PHYSICAL MODELS
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Nest
Material - Wax, Museum board and fabric Technique - Weaving
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Flying feather
Material - Polylactic acid Technique - 3D printing
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Material - Bass wood Technique - stacking
ADU
Material - Bass wood Technique - Stacking
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THANK YOU
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Khun Yeyint Hein khunhein@me.com +1 (315) 608-0990