Interior Design Portfolio

VI L NGUYEN INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS:

TRAVEL BUG SPRING VALLEY HOSPITAL GREEN BUS STOP MAKING SPACES DESIGN ILLUSTRATION WATERCRAFT TROPICAL RESIDENCE A SMALL TABLE 3D ART FEW QUICK SKETCHES

travel bug

AN INNOVATIVE CENTER FOR TRAVELLER capstone senior project | spring 2017

Project background: This project was inspired by my mother dragging me to the travel agencies in the International District when I told her that we could book everything online nowadays. But then I thought, the human interaction piece was lost during the online transaction and I understand how frustrating it is to talk to a machine on the phone, that’s when I thought it would be cool if I bring this concept into my capstone project. This project contains two-quarter of work. In the first quarter, we went on a field study in Los Angeles, writing our case studies and research. In the second quarter, where we turned our concepts/research into design. I called this project Travel Bug.

This project was nominated as a finalist for student design catergories for Gray Magazine Awards in November 2017. https://www.grayawards.com/finalists

PROPOSED SITE

PROJECT TYPE INSPIRATION

504 5TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98104

The travel bug is a hi-tech human experience, destination-driven “one-stop” center. With the mission of human interaction, cultural education, and destination exploration. The hub offers many services and opportunities for travelers.

Ranging from consulting to self-planning, from learning a foreign language to shop for travel gear.

Especially living in this technology world today, we’re introducing VR-travel, a program lets you walk through your vacation in virtual reality before booking. In short, we can describe this center as a travel hub.

Located in the heart of the International District Close to travel agencies, restaurants, and cultural services Retail space on the ground level, plus a parking garage Easy access to public transportation This location is a perfect fit for a travel hub

PROJECT TYPE MODEL

travel bug travel consultant

booking online

human interaction convenience saved time best travel solution quick response help and support

technology driven low prices read opinions quick reservation

GENERAL INFO: Design intent: the idea of juxtaposition Qualifiers: unexpected, unity and solid-void Project vehicle: a travel hub Area: 18,500 sf, 2 floors

With online traveling changes the way people interact, the purpose of this travel hub is to bring back the idea of human interaction.

Combining the advantages of the technology of today’s world and the traditional ways from travel experts. The travel bug is promising to be a place to for travelers in and out of Seattle to stop by and explore what this place got to offer.

DESIGN CONCEPT An exploration of juxtaposition through the unexpected, unity and solid-void in space

PROGRAMMATIC DIAGRAMS:

Storefront approach, expect the unexpected.

Focal point to unified the overall program together.

LEGEND: CAFE

GALLERY

VR EXPLORATION

OFFICE

RESTROOM

CIRCULATION

CONSULTING

SELF-PLANNING

RETAIL

MULTI-PURPOSE

EXISTING

Solid and void, placement of the program.

SECTION OVERVIEW RENDERING

3F 28' - 0"

3F 28' - 0"

VR EXPLORATION

MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

SELF-PLANNING

VR EXPLORATION

SELF-PLANNING

OFFICE 2F 14' - 0"

2F 14' - 0"

VR EXPLORATION

VR EXPLORATION

CAFE

CROSS SECTION

CAFE & CONSULT

RESTROOMS 1F 0' - 0"

1F 0' - 0"

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

details - concierge desk

touch screen monitor

POINTS OF INTEREST

Shop

Gallery

VR exploration

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walnut

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oncierge

CafĂŠ

Consult

Self-planning

details - entrace ceiling metal

wood

overview

reflective glass

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spring valley hospital AN EXPLORATION FROM EAST TO WEST IN SPACE healthcare studio| fall 2015

OBJECTIVE: A design proposal for the first fully upgraded medical/surgical unit in a rural village.

CONCEPT: East meets West

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ENTRY INTERACTIVE HALL WAITING AREA CHILDREN’S PLACE TYPICAL PATIENT UNIT NURSES STATIONS WORKING UNIT CONSULTING ROOM

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LOBBY

LOUNGE CHAIR DEVELOPMENT :

Inspired by the shape and form of the rice terraces with 3 different functions such as lounge chair, counter, and bar sitting.

EAST/ WEST DEVELOPMENT:

EAST: RICE TERRANCES - LOUNGE CHAIRS

WEST: TECHNOLOGY - INTERACTIVE WALL

WEST: BODY AS A MACHINE EAST: BODY AS A GARDEN

Eastern and Western people have different ways of seeing the human body in medicine.

curve element inspired by the shape of human ear implying nurses always there to listen and help patients

NURSES STATION

special features such as dry-erase walls, toys will keep our little ones staying in one place.

CHILDREN’S PLACE

All in one cabinet with personal storage, a window view of nature will reduce stress and help the patient recover faster.

TYPICAL PATIENT ROOM

green bus-stop A SCULPTURE OF PURE ORGANIC studio 2 | winter 2013

OBJECTIVE: to transform a quiet bus stop into a sculpture, something that would stand out in this lonely corner. This bus stop will serve not only as a waiting area but also an attraction of the college and a destination for students to meet up.

142ND PL SE & SE 32ND STREET

BY BELLEVUE COLLEGE SOUTH ENTRANCE

CONCEPT: Using organic elements such as circles and curves. Choosing green to show connection with the surrounding environment, and especially green blends in with trees in the background.

PHYSICAL MODEL PLAN AND SECTION

making spaces MOVING THROUGH DIFFERENT VOLUME studio 2 | fall 2013

OBJECTIVE: To create an habitable object that contains a series of spaces. The object or entity has to be dynamic, considering the others in the overall such as light framing of views, sequence envelope surface definition, proportion, and organization of space.

CONCEPT: I drew inspiration from the glass jet bridge. In this project, I explored the idea of moving through different volume of narrow spaces.

JETWAY

PHYSICAL MODEL

PLAN, SECTION & ELEVATION

watercraft makerspace A SPACE FOR MAKERS AND EDUCATORS comercial studio 3xx | spring 2015

ABOUT THE PROJECT: Watercraft is a new makerspace in South Lake Union area, close to the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, and Adobe. This makerspace has nearly 25,000 square feet of extra space for people to pursue their hobbies after work. This space is mainly focus on college students and IT workers.

CONCEPT: Using one abstract element to apply the concept of efficiency and continuity into a multi-function design EFFICIENCY

10 A 98 W , LE AT T E S AY E W K A HL ORT N N 1341

LOUNGE

DIGITAL ROOM

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LOBBY

DIAGRAM

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PROGRAMS:

lounge retail store telephone rooms conference rooms work area

studio rooms bathrooms gallery metal shop offices cafe printing services open workstations

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

tropical residence

INTERIOR UPGRADE FOR LIVING AND KITCHEN SketchUp and renderings | spring 2016

OBJECTIVE: To design a kitchen and a living room, to show design solutions, and create highly detailed photorealistic views in Podium.

CONCEPT: The exploration of contrast

LIVING ROOM

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BEDROOM BATHROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BATHROOM 2 WALKING-CLOSET

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MASTER BEDROOM OUTDOOR SITTING GUEST BEDROOM BATHROOM 2 CLOSET 2 GARAGE

FLOOR PLAN

KITCHEN

FF & E

a small table

SIMPLICITY IS KEY fabrication & design | spring 2016 OBJECTIVE: To design and construct a small table, to experience the process of how a piece of furniture is made. For my first design and built experience, I used poplar wood to built a console table for my stair landing.

CONCEPT: Mid-century with a simplicity twist.

DESIGN PROCESS

CONTRUCTION PROCESS

DRAWINGS TABLE RENDERING

sculpture A WOMAN PORTRAIT 3d art | spring 2015

BACKGROUND: Instead of building a snowman, I built this snowwoman on a snowy day back in 2012. Portrait sculpture fascinates me, usually wealthy and educated people have their portrait sculpture done. Unlilke the way it has been done in the past, I proposed a different approach to portrait sculpture.

OBJECTIVE: For a three-dimensional project on the right, I sculpted an underprivileged person - a rice picker woman. I tried to translate her sorrow and hardworking life through her facial expression.

SNOWWOMAN | WINTER 2012

PROCESS

quick sketches PENCIL AND MARKER