As a designer, my passion lies in creating architecture that delves into the essence of experiential space, intertwining with local culture while respecting the existing urban fabric. I am captivated by designs that exude a distinct purpose, reflecting their unique identity and leaving a positive impact to the surrounding environment and community.
Technical Skills
Rhino 3D/ ARCHICAD / Enscape / REVIT / Adobe Creative Suite / AutoCad / SketchUp / Blubeam / QGIS / MS Office Suite
•Exhibit initiatives in concept design through 3D-modeling for this adaptive-reuse project, contributing innovative ideas and strategies to revitalize abandoned structures into a high-end resort
•Produce and curate concept and schematic presentations, effectively communicating compelling narratives to clients
•Collaborate with project teams to deliver extensive diagrams, final drawing sets and renderings
This thesis aims to propose a food hub that tackles our growing problem of food waste. Achieving this vision through architecture requires an invention of a new food infrastructure, whereby adopting a life-cycle perspective approach. This fermentation facility will leverage the potential of waste regeneration and upcycling at every stage of the food supply chain, balancing industrial and educational aspects strategically. By reimagining the process of fermentation as the catalyst of our future food system, this food hub will elevate the the way we value food, reducing food waste and transformed new products back into the food ecosystem.
Site: Abandoned Rice Grain Terminal, Red Hook, Brooklyn
Concept Diagram: Users & Food Flow
Concept Diagram: Food Supply Chain
Concept Diagram: Food Flow into Site
Short Sectional
THE MURO - A HYBRID MIXED
USE CENTER
Core Design Studio | Spring 2021
Instructor: Tao Dufour
Collaboration with Roy Zhang
New Orleans is a captivating city renowned for its vibrant blend of art, music, and architecture. However, it also faces unique challenges due to its vulnerability to flooding and storms. As a result, the local response to these natural hazards becomes a significant aspect to consider in our project, where we prioritize a deep connection with nature. Our objective is to attract diverse users by offering interactive and inclusive programming that provides both physical and visual experiences immersed in the natural surroundings.
Our site will be an extension of the Lafitte Greenway where a major circulation route is provided for visitors to meander through. This allows them to both experience the site as a green park through complex landscaping and to guide them through the communal exhibition space and further dispersions into more specific programs in our complex. Mardi Gras, as being a vernacular principal event, also informs the placement of of the programs, which the space will offer both elevated views and potential moment inviting people to join the parade.
Concept Diagram: Users’ Timeline
Concept Diagram: Program Locations
Concept Diagram: Program Interactions
Short Section: Center for Public Exhibition & Community Space Short Section: Center for Dance & Performing Mardi Gras
COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN DESIGN
MUSEUM
Vertical Design Studio | Fall 2022 Instructors: Florian Idenburg, Karilyn Johanesen Collaboration with Zoe Li
This institutional collaboration with Cooper Hewitt aims to address the challenges within the museum by acknowledging clashes of historical narratives between the Cooper Hewitt exhibitions and the Carnegie Mansion. The proposed intervention establishes a newly defined space that seamlessly connects the Carnegie Mansion, the townhouses, and the courtyard. This introduces a new system, contradicting with the existing, to experiencing and navigating knowledge.
The design strategy is the concept of mirroring the underground space of the mansion, creating subterranean areas that house new programs, focused on immersive educational experiences. The diagonal walkways, comprising ramps and stairs, form axes that enable visitors to traverse through exhibitions, each with varying slopes to accommodate innovative artworks. Opening up the mansion through these walkways provides visual and physical interaction across levels, bridging the new walkways with existing mansion levels.
Concept Diagram: 3 diagonal walkway axes
Concept Diagram: Mirroring in Section
Concept Diagram: Circulation
SIRADA (MUFFIN) LAOSIRICHON
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oppenheim Architecture
Junior Designer
Sep 2023 - present (Remote) Miami, FL
•Exhibit initiatives in concept design through 3D-modeling for adaptive-reuse project, contributing innovative ideas and strategies to revitalize abandoned structures into a high-end resort
•Collaborate with project teams to deliver extensive diagrams and construction documents, final drawing sets and renderings in specialized hospitality projects
•Produce and curate concept and schematic presentations, effectively communicating compelling narratives to clients to advance project forward
Gensler
Professional Intern
Harrison, NJ
EDUCATION
Cornell University
Bachelor of Architecture
2018 - 2023 Ithaca, NY
College of Architecture, Art & Planning, Dean’s List
Concentration in Theory of Architecture
Minor in Real Estate
Nolan SC Johnson School of Business
LEADERSHIP
AAP Career Services
Peer Career Advisor
Jun - Aug 2022
Los Angeles, CA
•Orchestrated for exterior renovation of 3 retail centers, through phases of Due Diligence, Site Survey, Concept Design; compiled comprehensive Site Adaptation Packages to ensure successful project execution
•Generated actionable insights and recommendations through detailed site observation reports and directly presented concept presentations to clients
•Collaborated with the SOTF (Studio Of The Future) team to leverage company culture in redesigning workspace area and formulating strategies to enhance employee engagement
Stephen O’Dell Architects
Architectural Intern
Jan - May 2023
Cornell University, AAP
•Advised and mentored 50+ Cornell Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) students in their career development journey, providing guidance on resume, cover letters, portfolios, interview preparation, and job research strategies
•Oversaw the creation of advertising materials for AAP Career Fair; compiled relevant career resources for weekly newsletters, including job and internship opportunities, news and events
Creme de Cornell
VP Design
Jul - Aug 2021
Bangkok, Thailand
•Implemented precise adjustments to facade patterns through technical drawings, seamlessly integrating aesthetics, prioritizing natural sunlight
•Developed over 10 series of space planning layouts, strategically optimizing for users functionality and workflow efficiency
stu/D/O
Architectural Intern
Jun - Aug 2020
Bangkok, Thailand
•Developed 5 distinct residential villas, employing digital modeling, diagrams, renderings and physical models to articulate compelling designs from concept to development phase
•Engaged in the design of a pedestrian bridge, conceptualizing a captivating vision with cascading terraces of public spaces
Vin Varavan Architects
Architectural Intern
May - Jun 2020
Bangkok, Thailand
•Leveraged Rhino 3D to successfully execute a built covered walkway for an Agricultural Center
•Produced physical model, revised technical drawings and delivered diagrams to client for a housing project; engaged in on-site discussions and communicated with other architects, engineers, and contractors
2019 - 2021
Cornell University Club Organization
•Directed the design team in the production of bisemester food magazines, overseeing all aspects of the creative process
•Fostered collaboration among interdisciplinary teams of writers, editors, photographers, and designers, ensuring seamless coordination and integration of content and visuals for high-quality publications
•Led a series of InDesign tutorials and photography workshops to 70+ participiants
Cornell Thai Association
VP Creative Marketing
2019 - 2021
Cornell University Club Organization
•Managed marketing campaigns and social media strategies to promote cultural events within the Cornell community
•Led a successful COVID-19 fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Cornell Club of Thailand, raising over $10K for hospitals and frontline medical workers
SKILLS
Technical Skills
Rhino 3D/ ARCHICAD / Enscape / REVIT / Adobe Suite / SketchUp / AutoCad / MS Office Suite / BluBeam
