Nguyen Duong | Architecture Portfolio 2019 - 2023 | University of Virginia

NGUYEN DUONG

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | MAY 2023

PORTFOLIO

SELECTED WORKS 2019 -2023

NGUYEN DUONG Email: Nguyenduong.dnkn@gmail.com | Phone: (971) 331 - 3798 | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nguyenduong161 | Portfolio

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Virginia

Architectural Designer - DAO Architecture

516 SE Morrison St, Ste 800, Portland, OR 97214 | November 2023 - Present

Charlottesville, VA | August 2019 - May 2023

Created detailed 3D models and documentation for an existing building using SketchUp and Revit, facilitating efficient project visualization.

Produced construction details, elevations, and plan drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring precision in project execution.

Assisted in designing a cultural gate for a community housing project using Illustrator, enhancing its visual appeal and cultural significance.

Administered updates to social media and website content, enhancing online presence.

Bachelor of Science Architecture Pre-Professional GPA: 3.89 | Dean’s List | High Honor Minor 1: Global Sustainability Minor 2: Technology and the Environment

Barcelona Study Abroad Urban Catalyst

Architectural Design Intern - Scott Edward Architecture

Barcelona, Spain | August 2022 - December 2022 At Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya At Bailo Rull + ADD Arquitectura Course: Urban Planning, Public Space Design, Gaudi History, Urban Catalyst Studio

SKILLS 3+ Year Experience

Rhino (3D modeling) Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign Microsoft Office Suite Enscape Grasshopper Physical Modeling 3D Printing Laser Cutting Sewing

0-1+ Year Experience Revit ArcGIS Vray SketchUp AutoCAD Arduino Python, C++, Java Lumion Data Analysis & Visualization Tableau, Excel, SQL

2525 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 | June 2022 - July 2022 & December 2022 - January 2023 Designed and built six 3-meter tall, lit-up inflatables for Portland Winter Light Festival, which featured 136 installations, attracted 208,000 attendees, with the economic impact reaching $4,434,000.

Independently led the inflatable project, including planning, designing, problem solving, project management, and Rhino proficiency.

Presented project details to a company audience of 15, enhancing communication and presentation skills.

Contributed to diverse projects, from single-family homes to affordable housing, mixed-use buildings, and winery design.

Prepared architectural drawings, participated in site visits, and developed diagrams, design concepts, 3D models and renderings, utilizing Rhino, Enscape, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Architectural Design Intern - Quinn Evans Architects 100 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 | January 2022

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, contributing to diverse project phases.

Developed 6 design concepts, prioritizing accessibility and safety.

Utilized Revit for architectural modeling.

Conducted on-site visits to inform design decisions.

Data Analytics Intern - ServiceTitan Remote | June 2020 - August 2020

Conducted data analysis and visualization by inputting, organizing, and interpreting data sets using statistical tools, including Excel, Tableau, and SQL, resulting in enhanced data analysis skills.

Prepared report documents, showcasing proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

EXPERIENCE College Student Board - College Possible Oregon Remote | October 2022 - June 2023

Shaping the first-year framework for College Possible Student Board.

Collaboratively planned and executed student events, fostering student engagement.

Managed budgets and financial resources effectively.

Established a support system for over 500 College Possible students at high school and college levels.

Utilized Excel for data organization and participation tracking, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Student Instructor Assistant - Principles of Tectonics

INTEREST Fashion Design Kinetic Architecture Computational & Parametric Design Facade Design Design Technology

University of Virginia | January 2023 - June 2023

Collaborated in weekly meetings with the instructor to enhance the course for 80 students, discussing progress and performance.

Monitored student progress through weekly reviews, facilitated discussions, answered questions, and provided comprehensive support, contributing to improved proficiency across the class.

Curated materials and conducted research to enrich class activities and assignments.

Volunteered to host learning sessions on design tools, positively impacting student performance.

Oversaw the grading for assignments and exams of 16 students, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation.

Student Instructor Assistant - 3D Geometrical Model and Visualization University of Virginia | August 2021 - December 2021

PORTFOLIO

Supported instructor in guiding 70 students to learn 3D modeling and visualization techniques using Rhino, Grasshopper, and Python scripting, encompassing rendering and timeline animation.

Assisted in troubleshooting software and tool issues.

Provided constructive feedback on projects, aiding students in refining their skills.

Conducted workshops and demonstration, enhancing student’s proficiency in 3D modeling.

ACE Mentor Program (Architecture Construction Engineering) Portland, OR | February 2018 - May 2018 & February 2019 - May 2019

Collaborated with mentors to develop design concepts and strategies for a local site Contributed to team project by creating architectural drawings and building physical models Successfully presented project with team in front of large audience Attained recognition as one of eleven students selected for scholarship, highlighting outstanding achievement

Arch 4020_Material Tectonics - Solar Responsive Kinetic Facade | 04

Arch 2020_Falculty Housing - Connective Living

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Arch 3010_West Harlem Piers Institution - Lifted Path

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Arch 4010_Urban Catalyst - Barcelona Entrance

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Arch 3020_Student Center - Meditative Space

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SOLAR RESPONSIVE KINETIC FACADE

GEOMETRY

Thesis | Material Tectonics Facade Design Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Ladybug, Arduino, Coding and Electronics skills, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, 3D printing, Physical Modeling

MECHANISM PROTOTYPE

HARD ZONE

MATERIAL EXPLORATION & INVESTIGATION

ELASTIC ZONE

KINETIC SYSTEM APPLICATION

MECHANISM TESTING

FORMAL TESTING

RESIN | FLEXIBILITY & STABILITY

3D PRINT TPU | FLEXIBILITY + 3D PRINT PLA | STRUCTURE

DISTRIBUTED STRESS

PNEUMATIC CUSHION

CONCENTRATED STRESS

MECHANICAL

SYSTEM

MODULAR DESIGN

MATERIALITY

Academic Project Type Skills Gained

This thesis explores an innovative facade design using kinetic modules for lighting regulation.

It involves iterative tests on different variables of geometry, materiality and systematics. The goal is precise panel movement, achieved through a curved backing support system, enabling responsive opening and closing based on sunlight changes.

PNEUMATIC PISTOL + PULLING CABLE

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

STATIC SUPPORT

SPLIT PANELS

CORNER PANELS

PLA - CURVE SUPPORT

PNEUMATIC CUSHION

PANEL DETAILS

PLA - STRUCTURE & STABILITY

MOSTMOST EFFICIENT EFFICIENT SOLUTION SOLUTION

TPU - FLEXIBILITY

3 MM 2 MM

7 MM

HINGE SECTION 14 MM 7 MM

DESIGN DESIGN DETAILS DETAILS

CURVE SUPPORT

PNEUMATIC PNEUMATIC CUSHION CUSHION

DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN COMPUTATION COMPUTATION DETAILS

APPLY MECHANISM APPLY MECHANISM (GRASSHOPPER) (GRASSHOPPER)

MOST EFFICIENT SOLUTION LIGHT ANALYSIS LIGHT ANALYSIS (LADYBUG) (LADYBUG)

APPLY SENSOR APPLY SENSOR ALGORITHM ALGORITHM (FIREFLY ARDUINO) (FIREFLY && ARDUINO)

FULL MODULE

MODEL DIGITALLY MODEL DIGITALLY (RHINO) (RHINO)

PNEUMATIC CUSHION

PHOTORESISTOR

ARDUINO

SERVO PANEL TPU + PLA PNEUMATIC CUSHION PNEUMATIC CUSHION

CURVE SUPPORT GLASS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

FRAME

CUT MATERIAL TO FORM

FABRICATION POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

APPLY ELECTRONIC MECHANISM

PNEUMATIC CUSHION

BOLT & NUT

MECHANISM TESTING

TESTING

REFINE SYSTEM (IF NEEDED)

PNEUMATIC CUSHION CUSHION PNEUMATIC PNEUMATIC CUSHION

MOTOR CASE BREADBOARD

LIGHT ANALYSIS

FACADE APPLIED

ANALYZE RESPONSE TO LIGHT & MOVING SPEED

SCALABILITY FACADE APPLICATION

SCALE VARIATION

SURFACE VARIATION

PRODUCT

PNEUMATIC CUSHION

MATERIAL PENAL | TPU CORE + PLA SHELL + CURVE

SYSTEM SERVO & ARDUINO

RENDER EXTERIOR

RENDER INTERIOR

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Video Demonstration

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CONNECTIVE LIVING FACULTY HOUSING Academic Project Type Skills Gained

ARCH 2020 | Housing Matters Residential Rhino, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Origami, Physical Modeling

Buidling Info

Total number of units: 30 Typical unit area: 500 sq. ft.

Building floor area: 23,134 sq. ft.

Unit Total Area

Connective Living reimagines temporary housing for visiting faculty. Departing from homogeneity, it leverages institutional catalysts to create an innovative living experience. Inspired by Ron Resch’s tessellation, the modular design promotes radical connectivity. Two sections with intertwined circulation paths offer elevated interactions. Diverse housing types, from full to shared units, cater to faculty needs. Corner spaces host a café, study room, and gym. Interior programs, like cafes and childcare, connect to an exterior public garden.

The connected hexagon structure with changing elevations offers a unique promenade, fostering resident interaction. With affiliations to the Science Museum and universities, Connective Living enriches both living style and Richmond’s communal spaces.

Family

Couple

Single

4 1000 sq. ft

6 700 sq. ft

8 450 sq. ft

2 700 sq. ft

2 450 sq. ft

8 250 sq. ft

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Floor 2

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LIFTED PATH INSTITUTION Academic Project Type Skills Gained

ARCH 3010| Buildings, Citities, Climate - The Manhattan Earth Forum Institution, Community Building Rhino, Enscape, Ladybug, ArcGIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, 3D Printing, Physical Modeling, Water Level Research

Lifted Path offers an innovative, resilient architectural solution to NYC’s challenges via its zigzag structure design. This elevated passageway promotes accessibility, optimizes lighting affected by the adjacent highway bridges, and counters flood risks. The sunken ground evolves into inviting public parks, merging recreation with water collection. Sustainable methods, including living machines and water management, ensure eco-friendly distribution. The design nurtures an immersive loop with a walkable roof, seamlessly connecting visitors with the pier.

It embodies 21st-century requirements, blending function, environment, and community for a sustainable future.

1_FORMAL APPROACH Dealing with lighting and flooding issues, elevated structures allow more lighting to enter the building as well as avoid flood and sea levels rise.

10’ 7’ 4’

2_CLIMATE APPROACH The ground becomes a series of sunken parks used for public gathering and water collection.

Along with the use of living machines and the underground water management system, the collected water will be filtered, cleaned and redistributed.

3_EXPERIENCE APPROACH Besides climate impact, it also enhances visitors’ experience through a lifted, continuous path with a walkable roof, creating a loop that incorporates the pier as part of the experience.

AUDITORIUM

VIEWPOINT

PUBLIC SPACE (FOOD & CAFE)

DISCUSSION SPACE

WATER MANAGEMENT

LIBRARY

STUDY AREA

CLASSROOM

PUBLIC SPACE (FOOD & CAFE)

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BARCELONA ENTRANCE ELEVATED WALKPATH Academic Project Type Skills Gained

Abroad - Barcelona Studio | Urban Catalyst Bridge, Public Space Design Rhino, ArcGIS, Grasshopper, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Sketching, Physical Modeling, Google Earth

Google Earth Video

Barcelona Entrance bridges urban divides at a pivotal city intersection where sea, mountain, city, and highway converge. It counters the disconnection caused by highway and port structures, proposing elevated pathways aligned with the highway’s topography. These paths link city, sea, and mountain for pedestrians while serving as a vehicular gateway. The project unites cars and pedestrians in a harmonious overlap, enhancing safety and function. Without altering the highway, it fosters cohesion, integrating urban spaces and catalyzing revitalization across the site.

HIGH RAMP

LANDING

LOW RAMP

TERRACE

BUILDING

BRIDGE

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MEDITATIVE SPACE STUDENT CENTER Academic Project Type Skills Gained

ARCH 3020| UVA Site Transformation - Collective Student Center Education, Community Building Rhino, Enscape, Ladybug, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Technical Drawing, 3D Printing, Laser Cut, Physical Modeling

The Lambeth Field student community center reimagines spatial organization, while honoring existing housing. It prioritizes well-being through meditation and social interaction, with an infinitysymbol roof path that ‘peels back’ to form distinct areas—one for vibrant social engagement and the other for serene meditation. This concept embodies shedding distractions for profound engagement, while thoughtfully integrating the site’s water landscape enhances relaxation and fosters a deep connection with the environment, enriching the student center’s holistic experience.

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