PORTFOLIO
EXPERIENCE
04/2024 - PRESENT
PACIFIC SANDS GROUP
CORONAOO CA
PROJECT LEAD DESIGNER
Design - Bid - Build
• Design and Planning Team Lead
• Collaborated with Multidisciplinary Teams
• Oversaw Client Delivery
03/2023 - 02/2024
DESIGN SOCIAL, LLC
LOS ANGELES CA
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Design - Build
• Develop as-built drawings
• Residential Design & Permitting
• Develop Construction Documents
03/2023 - 02/2024
DP Consulting CO., LTD
ASIA
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Design - Bid - Build
• Develop as-built drawings
• Commercial Construction Documents
• Graphic Representations
06/2021 - 06/2022
PHU LONG CORPORATION
ASIA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN
Design - Bid - Build
• Client / Stakeholder Relations & Communication
• Commercial Construction Documents
06/2021 - 06/2022
LANDSAIGON COMPANY
ASIA
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Design - Bid - Build
• Commercial Construction Documents
• Graphic Representations
EDUCATION
2022 - 2025
NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, NAAB
2021 - 2022
PALOMAR COLLEGE
GENERAL EDUCATION
2021 - 2022
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
GENERAL EDUCATION
SKILLS
BIM/CAD REVIT AUTOCAD
MODELING SKETCHUP
RENDERING LUMION ENSCAPE
ADOBE CC PHOTOSHOP INDESIGN
VIETNAMESE NATIVE
ENGLISH FLUENT
tower
SDAAMFA
l villa
28 - 39
06 - 19
20 - 27
SDAAMFA
ENCANTO, CA
The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts - SDAAMFA - located in the vibrant Encanto Neighborhood, is a visionary project that aims to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the African American Community while introducing new amenties for the residents of Encanto. The museum’s mission goes beyond simply showcasing art and artifacts; it seeks to create a dynamic hub that fosters a sense of community, promotes cultural exchange, and serves as a catalyst for growth and empowerment.
PROGRAM USED COURSE 4TH YEAR STUDIO
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
Encanto Neighborhoods Residents envision their community as a scenic, vibrant, and healthy community, recognized as a jewel in San Diego. The community will boast great parks and high-quality recreational facilities including multi-use trails along the Choloas Creek, Area Canyons, and other green parks. The community will offer opportunities for high educational attainment and an overall unmatched quality of life and environment for children to learn, play, and grow, nurturing the next generation of great community leaders.
CONSTRAINTS & OPPORTUNITIES
The SDAAMFA will have the opportunity to be a crucial part of the Encanto community, considering that the project is located right in the heart of the community.
The abundant of different types of transportation will allow the SDAAMFA to be easily accessible.
SDAAMFA will become the epicenter of Encanto, featuring the heart and soul of its culture.
URBAN ANALYSIS
Encanto neighborhoods residents envision their community as a scenic, vibrant, and healthy community recognized as a jewel in San Diego, with unique arts, culture, entertainment, education,
The community will see a new mixed-use transit-oriented development and a diversity of housing types clustered close to intermodal transit stations
Although there are a few parks in Encanto, the community still lacks high-quality recreational facilities and parks that the community can get together and enjoy themselves.
FORM DEVELOPMENT
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
EGRESS CIRCULATION
LONOGITUDINAL SECTION
THE EXPERIENCES
The interior of the building is primarily decorated with soft tone color such as white and warm tone material such as birch wood to provide a calming and healing atmosphere, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves within the arts.
floor to ceiling glazings are installed around te more common space to provide ample natural lighting, elevating the mood of the inhabitants.
Welcome Home
Visitors will be greeted with the central courtyard, which is the heart of the museum. The courtyard provides a sense of community and central revolvement, bringing everyone together.
Relationship with the Alley
The musem ties the back alley with Imperial Avenue, providing different access points on both sides of the site. Visitors from the alley are greeted also with lush greenery, providing a buffer zone before they enter the interior.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
The museum is structurally designed with a concrete over metal-decking system, supported by HSS columns, with a dynamic grid organization system. Each sides of the museum contains an independent elevator and egress stair core.
STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC
FACADE SYSTEM
WALL DETAIL
l villa
coronado, CA
Nestled in the picturesque setting of Coronado Beach, California, this single-family villa embodies modern luxury while prioritizing comfort and serenity. The design blends sleek, contemporary architecture with thoughtful spatial planning to create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Large glass panels and open-plan layouts maximize natural light and ocean views, fostering a tranquil atmosphere. High-quality materials and refined finishes enhance the villa’s elegance, ensuring that each space exudes both sophistication and relaxation. This home is crafted to provide an unparalleled living experience, combining modern aesthetics with the calmness of coastal living.
PROJECT TYPE
PERSONAL
DATE OF COMPLETION 08 / 01 / 2022
PROGRAM USED
Interior experience
The interior of the villa is designed to balance social and private views, creating distinct zones for interaction and solitude. The living room, a central social space, features floor-to-ceiling glazing that opens out to the pool area, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces and encouraging family interaction. In contrast, the bedrooms are designed with private views that promote relaxation and solitude, offering serene retreats where residents can unwind in peace. This thoughtful separation ensures that both social engagement and personal tranquility are prioritized throughout the home.
living room
THE “LIVING” TOWER
SAN DIEGO, CA
located in the bustling atmosphere of downtown san diego, The “Living” Tower is a commercial and residential building that features a continuous courtyard in the central core of the structure from the ground to the top. These green spaces provides an urban jungle atmosphere for the residents on all levels of the building. The courtyard also emphasizes a sense of community, where residents meet for various common activities and gatherings. featuring commercial spaces on the lower levels, while the rest are multiple types residential apartments ranging from studios to penthouses, the “living” tower ensures that everyone’s specific needs are met.
PROJECT TYPE 3RD YEAR STUDIO
DATE OF COMPLETION 06 / 20 / 2023
PROGRAM USED
level 1 - lobby
level 1serves as an elegant and welcoming lobby, designed as the primary entry point for residents and guests. It features both front and back courtyards, which provide natural light and a connection to the outdoors, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere. This layout enhances the arrival experience with seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, promoting a sense of openness and tranquility.
level 4 - amenities
level 4 is where most of the tower’s services are concentrated at. “The amenities floor is purposefully designed to enhance resident experiences, featuring a luxurious swimming pool, an expansive courtyard, and an inviting communal lounge. This floor serves as a vibrant hub for leisure and social interaction, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces that promote relaxation, community engagement, and a seamless connection to nature.
level 5 - 13 - residential
level 5 - 13 is thoughtfully designed with living units arranged around a central courtyard, fostering a sense of community and promoting natural light and ventilation throughout the space. The courtyard serves as a shared outdoor space for residents, seamlessly integrating greenery and open-air ambiance within the living environment.
program
commercial / offices
residential green open space
form development
The design starts off as an allocation of the lower levels for commercial and office purposes while dedicating the top levels
The introduction of green spaces between two upper blocks of residential units and between the upper and lower portion of the building creates a natural separation between commercial and residential spaces
The wavy floor plates define the design language of the building, acting as a facade around the inner core.
lobby front
“The front view of the lobby, as seen from the drop-off zone, showcases a striking modern design with clean lines, expansive glass facades, and a welcoming entryway. The use of transparent and reflective materials allows natural light to illuminate the space, seamlessly connecting the indoor lobby with the exterior courtyards. The entrance is framed by minimalist architectural elements, emphasizing openness and sophistication, and providing a clear visual invitation into the building’s contemporary and thoughtfully designed interior.”
buffer zone
The courtyard leading to the lobby serves as a serene and inviting threshold, welcoming residents and visitors into the building. Designed with a modern aesthetic, the space is adorned with carefully curated greenery and seating areas that encourage moments of pause and relaxation. The courtyard’s open layout seamlessly blends with the architectural lines of the building, guiding guests naturally toward the entrance while providing a preview of the light-filled, airy interior. This transition buffer space sets the tone for the experience ahead, embodying both sophistication and a sense of calm.
