Portfolio Architect - Daniel Nguyen

/ 2018 - 2024 / DANIEL NGUYEN / ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 1

CURRICULUM Nguyen Minh Dang Daniel Nguyen VITAE Architect

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Hi, my name is Nguyen Minh Dang, I work as an architect and an architectural researcher in Vietnam.

I had the chance to intern at a construction company three years ago. There, I expected to learn a great deal about sustainable development and historic architectural principles. Thank to that, I realized that my knowledge is merely a small part of the treasure trove of human architecture.

My goal is to improve my theoretical, humanistic, creative and design capabilities while focusing more on architecture in the upcoming period. And Italy is my destination due to its long history of architecture and plenty of monumental buildings.

EDUCATION:

RESEARCHS:

2014 - 2017

Thang Long High School for the Gifted, Dalat, Vietnam

2018 - 2023

Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS: 01-03/2019

Workshop “Sustainable teaching and learning in Architectural Design”

10/2020

Workshop “Community-based Planing for Climate Resilience

Personal Information:

06/2020

Training “Green materials and sustainable buildings

: Nguyen Minh Dang

04/2022

Vietnamese Architectural Student Festival

05/2023

Workshop Urban planing projects for a future Thu Thiem in HCMC

: 01 - 10 - 1999 : +84 81 770 2020 : minhdangarch0110@gmail.com

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11/2021- 11/2022

Student Research - Proposal for recovery space in maternity hospital in Vietnam toward recovery based on psychophysiology

Paper Publication - Proceed07/2023 ings of the International Conference - Urban Transformation in the Context of Globalization Registration number 4706-2022/ CTBIPH/1-70/ĐHQGTPHCM ACHIEVEMENTS: 08/2019

Top 10 - FAT 2019 - “Creating space for children FAT 2019 - Mini Library Design”

3rd Prize - INSEE Prize 2020 09/2020 - Competition For sustainable construction

NTERESTS

WORK HISTORY

SOFT SKILLS LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION SKILLS LEADERSHIP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS TIME MANAGEMENT PROBLEM SOLVING EMPATHY

HARD SKILLS SKETCHING PHOTOGRAPHY MODELING RENDERING

SOFTWARES

Intern (Architect) Ong & Ong Vietnam - 03/2019 - 06/2019 - Crafting models of housing projects - Sketching building and presenting ideas - Completing as-built drawings Intern (Architect & Reseach Officer) Phuc Khang Corporation - 10/2020 - 08/2022 - Designing comparison options for low-rise housing category - Deloying drawings for projects - Research the historical and sustainable principles of 11 Asian super-green buildings Architectural Researcher Phuc Khang Corporation - 08/2022 - 08/2023 - Analyzing projects in terms of sustainibility - Guiding projects following the Green Building Rating System - Designing modules for pilot projects on sustainibility - Engaging in domestic and international conferences on sustainable development and green technology to apply to projects

ANALYTICAL SKILLS GRAPHIC DESIGN

SPECIALTIES:

CREATIVITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT CRITICAL THINKING COLLABORATION SKILLS

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My Highlights

STUDENT RESEARCH Proposal for recovery space in maternity hospital in Vietnam toward recovery based on psychophysiology

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINAL-YEAR PROJECT Bio-Mommy Hospital Treatment based on psychophysiology

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Educational & Professional Projects

URBAN PLANNING Xom Ro Culture intersection and sustainability

INSEE PRIZE 2020 For sustainable construction Mo - An eco-library for children

PUBLIC BUILDING A drop of water Theatre of sight

HOMESTAY Lotus village Aiming to LEED certification

INTERIOR Loop Studio

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STUDENT RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR RECOVERY SPACE IN MATERNITY HOSPITAL IN VIETNAM TOWARD RECOVERY BASED ON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGYv

STUDENT RESEARCH

The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the concept of human recovery as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the disappearance of disease or infirmity. However, in hospitals and medical facilities, the concept of comprehensive recovery is often reduced to a purely physical condition.

In Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Health assessment, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is one of the specialties with many patients in need of comprehensive recovery. On average, 20-30% of postpartum women experience mild to severe depression.

Before these transformational possibilities, this paper focuses on proposing solutions for the recovery of women’s health after childbirth in the direction of supporting recovery based on psychophysiology, replacing the use of drugs and medical devices with natural recovery.

The proposed improvement for this problem is the application of architectural solutions to create a spatial organization capable of supporting treatment, helping to reduce pain naturally through psycho-environmental therapies.

This solution uses environmental factors to stimulate hormones in the body such as Endorphins and Melatonin, thereby helping to reduce pain and improve sleep for postpartum women.

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SUMMARY DIAGRAM OF THERAPIES

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THE DEVERLOPMENT OF FINAL-YEAR PROJECT BIO-MOMMY HOSPITAL TREATMENT BASED ON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY

Pregnant women with countless psychological problems surrounding the birth of the fetus plus the physical pain after labor are in need of comprehensive recovery both physically and mentally.

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Honestly, Because of the lack of time, I did not do my best in my graduation project.

So after it was finished, I continued to perfect it and combine it with my university research.

I would like to share my development process.

BIO-MOMMY HOSPITAL with its psychology-based treatment model is the first step to improve treatment effectiveness, providing pregnant women with a highly effective, safe, friendlier and more physically comprehensive recovery process.

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Daniel Nguyen / Architecture Portfolio BASEMENT 1

2nd - 3th FLOOR PLAN

4nd FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN

Basement 1 with aromatic garden in the east of the area.

The garden is designed to follow the shape of the land.

The space under the main blocks is the basement for visitors and staff The 2nd and 3rd floors are mainly arranged for outpatient and inpatient examination areas The surgical area is located separately in the north of the land

Inpatient rooms use warm brown tones with high waves to help stimulate the creation of Melatonin - hormone that helps the body sleep well.

At the same time, there are orange and jasmine plants in the room to help calm and regulate sleep for pregnant women

FACADE OF THE OUTPATIENT AREA

FACADE OF THE INPATIENT AREA

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Changing the perspective of the traditional lobby, Bio-mommy Hospital creates a friendly lobby space, close to nature, combining plants and light to create a relaxing space, regulate heart rate and calm pregnant women coming for examination and surgery

Simulate nature through creating slopes and lighting design for the main lobby area. At the same time, arrange aromatic plants with sedative, regulating and antibacterial properties in the lobby area as in the research

DEVELOPMENT 1: THE FLORA LOBBY

Use wind flower tiles - traditional Asian tiles to bring light and create light particle effects to the lobby space

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Daniel Nguyen / Architecture Portfolio Modul 1: Taking advantage of the slope, applying the ladder effect helps save water

The landscape garden is designed with the purpose of stimulating movement, integrating aromatic plants that stimulate brain waves, enhance blood circulation and stimulate blood circulation.

Modul 2: Taking advantage of the landing board to optimise space for vegatation

DEVELOPMENT 2: THE TERRACED GARDEN Applying the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy to landscape design, simulating nature by combining stones, woods, plants, water and light into landscape space

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URBAN PLANNING

XOM RO - CULTURE INTERSECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

The name Xom Ro originates from the work of the people in the area from the early years of their daily life. At that time, people lived mainly on the sea, they woven nets with struts to make “Catches” to catch fish.

Later, this profession gradually developed and this area gradually became known as the hamlet named Ro. That is enough to culturalize the fishing village in the area into a unique and valuable culture over time.

Xom Ro (Tuy Hoa city) brings a difference in modern tourism activities.

In order to create a new ecological living region, Xom Ro mixes a new tourism strategy that merges homestays with pre-existing old residences.

At the same time, turn the fishing port into a symbol of the area, bringing in a contemporary touch while preserving the essence of the fishing hamlet and the long-standing historic architectural culture of this area.

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Selected works / 2018- 2024 The primary goal is to preserve and enhance the area’s inherent cultural characteristics by turning the empty spaces between old buildings into green areas and connecting them with short road connections.

Hold cultural games, sell souvenirs, and, more precisely, use the open spaces to host festivals (such as the fishing ceremony and the Nguyen Tieu festival) in which everyone is welcome to participate, including tourists, on occasion throughout the year. produces varying ambiances according to the season.

Investment capital is used for green core residential areas, adding public amenities to promote the image of the investment funding organization.

A more developed living environment, along with the influence of landmarks, will bring an influx of tourists, creating a need to renovate housing to match the trend of welcoming tourism.

Investors will reap profits from tourism services such as cyclos, shop houses, and high-class homestays.

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SIGHTSEEING: Explore and experience the tourist area by cycling, cyclo, or walking.

ENTERTAIMENT: Develop various types of entertainment, folk games, and traditional festivals

SHOPPING: Tourists often look for and want to own the most unique souvenir products => The idea is to diversify tourism activities

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CURRENT STATUS Few amenities and services in the area The area of abandoned shrimp ponds and waste land is 4.13 hectares Lots of empty space AFTER PLANNING: Amenities and services in the area will increase => Allocating 4.13 hectares of land including traffic, housing, parks, schools, and medical stations. => Strengthen the urban connection system Area of abandoned shrimp ponds and fallow lands: 0 ha => Empty spaces are no longer available

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INSEE PRIZE 2020 COMPETITION FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MO - An eco-ibrary for children 3rd Prize

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METAL ROOF

Seno catches rain water

ROPE MESH

Raw methods of filtering

MOBILE GREEN NETWORK

SOME DETAILS ABOUT DESIGN IDEAS

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USED PALLET

Combining dynamic space, creating space for children to play and space for children to read

Trough to collect excess water from the potted plants on the pallet => Drain the water through the tube or go to the ground

Encourage the children to take care of the plants themselves on the wooden pallets on the correct side.

Rain

Seno

Water Tanks

Environmental friendly used pallet wood with 5 to 10-year life and price only move at Basic size: 1200mm * 1000mm * 150mm

Using recycle wood with mount structure

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pallet

REUSE RAIN WATERV

Portable Walls - Combined with sliding wheel system RECYCLE MATERIALS

RECYCLE MATERIALS

Sedimentation Tanks Water filter

Lavabo Domestic wastewater

Watering the landscape plants

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PUBLIC BUILDING A DROP OF WATER THEATRE OF SIGHT

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Ground

MOBILE GREEN NETWORK

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The water drop theater is inspired by the image of a water drop, stylized with landscape panels and walking lanes on the surrounding block border.

Combined with the reflection of the pond to form a complete drop of water Additionally, in the walkway surrounding the main block, broken porcelain pieces are collected and turned into flooring material

2nd Floor Designed to bring natural light into the lobby area - soundproofing and lightproofing for the conference hall 3rd Floor

Structure - combination of concrete columns and space frame

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HOMESTAY HOMESTAY LOTUS VILLAGE Lotus Village is a low-rise residential project with a scale of more than 40 ha From the early days, the project was shaped in a traditional direction, bringing the soul of the Vietnamese countryside into every tree and every lifestyle.

Homestay Lotus Village is a model house module, where modernity and tradition intersect, between the purpose of relaxation and harmony with nature.

BACK FACADE

FRONT FACADE

EDGE FACADE

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Daniel Nguyen / Architecture Portfolio Arrange the solid and hollow blocks to bring ventilation deep into the house.

Use wind flower tiles - traditional Asian tiles to bring light and fresh air into the shared space.

GROUND FLOOR

Fresh air through landscaped pond and vegetation is filtered before entering the house

2ND FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

Public space - Kitchen, living room and garage.

Private Space - Bedroom and private WC

Stair space - Small room for plants in center of stair area

4TH FLOOR

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INTERIOR DESIGN THE LOOP - LOOP STUDIO

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