Nicole Wu Portfolio 2020-2023

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2020-2023

NICOLE WU ynicolewu@gmail.com ywu@cpp.edu nw_arcdesign 626 354 4796

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA B. Arch | In progress 2020 - present 3.78 GPA

EXPERIENCE

ARCHITECTURE INTERN DMAC Design + Engineering | Chino, CA November 2023 - present • Assisted in schematic design in residential projects • Assisted in drawings , project deliverables, and city submittals • Conducted site surveys TEACHER ASSISTANT Giulia Amoresano - Pomona, CA Jan 2023 - May 2023 • Assisted second year architecture students in understanding the history of architecture and influence of politics and culture on architecture.

ACHIEVEMENT

JACK & MARILYN ZUBER REMEMBRANCE AWARD 2023 Honorable Recognition (Individual) CPP INTERIM STUDENT EXHIBITION Spring 2023 Fall 2021 BOBBY BROOKS STUDIO 2023 Honorable Recognition (Individual)

SKILLS

Revit 3D Modeling Rhinoceros Physical Modeling TwinMotion 3D Printing Adobe Illustrator Rendering & visualization Adobe InDesign Video editing Sculpting

CONTENTS

01 SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM LATINO IDENTITY: TRIALS & TRIBULATION OF SELF DISCOVERY

02 MT. WILSON SCIENTIST RETREAT

03 SANTA ANA MIXED USE

04 ENV LIBRARY

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SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM OF LATINO IDENTITY YEAR: 2023 LOCATION: WASHINGTON DC

BOBBY BROOKS STUDIO Honorable Recognition (Individual) Embarking on the exploration of Latino identity, the museum serves as a canvas, capturing the triumphs and tribulations intrinsic to this journey of self-discovery. The pursuit of one’s identity is marked by twists and turns that present a plethora of challenges. The museum’s architectural form mirrors this complexity, utilizing abstract volumes to encapsulate the essence of individual identity.

Horizontal shards, cutting across the space, depict the multifaceted challenges faced by the Latino community, including issues of migration, hybrid identity, and the quest for a sense of belonging.

At the heart of this transformative journey stand four resolute pillars, each embodying a crucial facet of support: family, origin, nation, and reflection. These pillars stand as a testament to the unwavering strength of the Latino community, providing the necessary support to navigate through the complexities of identity formation. Piercing through the confines of a glass box, the pillars symbolize the community’s refusal to be restrained or confined by external forces. This powerful imagery communicates a message of resilience and flourishing strength, affirming that the Latino community thrives in its culture, traditions, and notable accomplishments.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN

WASHINGTON MONUMENT

NATIONAL HOLOCAUST MUSEUM

TIDAL BASIN SITE CONTEXT MAJOR ROADS

MINOR ROADS

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STUDY OF

LIGHT

AND

VOID

OPPRESSION PASSING DOWN KNOWLEDGE

FAMILY

MIGRATION

NATION

ORIGINS

ISOLATION

REFLECTION

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MT. WILSON SCIENTIST RETREAT YEAR: 2022 LOCATION: MT. WILSON, CA SELECTED FOR CPP INTERIM

STUDENT EXHIBITION (FALL 2023) The design of an observation facility situated on Mt. Wilson within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument has been meticulously crafted. This facility, nestled near the renowned Mt. Wilson Observatory, is tailored to cater to both scientists and visitors, offering them an exceptional experience while exploring the observatory. It comprises a harmonious blend of residential, work, and public programs, specifically designed to meet the needs of scientists and ensure seamless public access.

The journey for the public begins at the upper road, guiding visitors to the welcoming meeting deck and research offices. Meanwhile, for scientists and other users, a private entrance is conveniently positioned at the lower road, facilitating easy access to the living quarters.

The architectural form of the building is in sync with the natural topography and the direction of the road, seamlessly bending and integrating with the surrounding landscape. While the private and public programs are distinct, they are linked by a set of stairs that lead to the dayroom and research office, ensuring efficient navigation between the two areas. In terms of construction, the building envelope is constructed from corten steel, meticulously adhering to the California Building Code. This choice of material not only provides robust weather resistance but also bolsters fire safety measures, contributing to the facility’s environmental protection and overall safety.

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GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

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SECTION A - LONGITUDINAL

ELEVATION A

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SANTA ANA MIXED USE YEAR: 2022 LOCATION: SANTA ANA, CA

JACK & MARILYN ZUBER REMEMBRANCE AWARD 2023 Honorable Recognition (Individual) Nestled between Poinsettia Street and Santiago Street in Santa Ana, this mixeduse development comprises two distinct buildings that interact harmoniously through a connecting promenade walkway.

The building itself takes on an intriguing s-shaped design, yielding two distinct courtyards. A private courtyard, graced by a substantial community garden and a refreshing community pool, caters to the residents. In contrast, a public courtyard boasts a spacious amphitheater and an inviting sculpture garden. The strategic placement of public amenities, such as art galleries, cafes, and retail stores, emphasizes their accessibility from Santiago Street, while providing a welcoming face towards the Santa Ana Train Station.

The private residential entrances for the live-work units arethoughtfully situated along Poinsettia Street, aligning with the area’s predominant single-family homes.

The units themselves are meticulously designed to interlock with one another, resulting in a dynamic and shifting architectural composition. For the building envelope, a juxtaposition of white stucco and black corrugated metal has been employed, effectively creating a striking visual contrast between these two distinct materialities. This mixed-use development thus presents a visually engaging addition to the Santa Ana cityscape.

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ELECTRI CAL ROOM LOADING DOCK

ART GALLERY

RETAIL

RETAIL

TRASH

MECHANI CAL ROOM

UP

M US IC ST

ORE

RESTAURANT

BIKE PARKING

ART STUDIO

DANCE STUDIO

ART S

T OR

E

UP

RETAIL AMPHITHEATRE

LOB B

Y

CAFE

THRIFT STORE

UP

ROOF LEVEL 54' - 0"

UP

FIFTH FLOOR 38' - 0"

GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

PROPERTY LINE

FOURTH FLOOR 28' - 0" PODIUM LEVEL 18' - 0"

SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"

0 4 8

16

40’

SECOND FLOOR 9' - 0" GROUND FLOOR 0' - 0"

ROOF LEVEL 54' - 0"

FIFTH FLOOR 38' - 0" FOURTH FLOOR 28' - 0" PODIUM LEVEL 18' - 0" SECOND FLOOR 9' - 0" GROUND FLOOR 0' - 0"

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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SANTIAGO ST

POINSETTIA ST

0 5 10 25

50’

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NICOLE WU PVC ROOFING METAL COPING CAP RIGID INSULATION

ROOF LEV 4

BATT INSULATION (R30) 2x6 DOUBLE TOP PLATE 6X6 HEADER

1/2” WOOD FLOORING 1” CONCRETE SLAB 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2x12 FRAMING @ 16” O.C. 2x12 FRAMING @ 16” O.C. 5/8” GYPSUM BOARD

FIFTH FLO 3 1/2” PLYWOOD SHEATHING SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. FLOOR DRAIN 2X10 FRAMING @ 16” O.C. 2X12 FRAMING @ 16” O.C.

FOURTH FL 28

CORRUGATED METAL PANEL 5/8” FIBERGLASS SHEATH3/4” PLYWOOD SHEATHING 5/8” GYPSUM BOARD BATT INSULATION (R21) BLOCKING 14” CONCRETE PODIUM

SPRAY ON INSULATION CEILING HANGER CEILING PANEL

PODIUM LE 18

LIGHT GAUGE METAL FRAMING

SECOND FL 9

STORE FRONT WINDOW

CONCRETE FOUNDATION

CONCRETE FOOTING

GROUND F 0 DETAIL WALL SECTION

SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0" DETAIL WALL SECTION

FACADE MODULE

FACADE MODULE

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24' - 0"

12' - 0"

A 3' - 7 1/2"

12' - 0"

3' - 5 1/4"

3' - 6"

W1

W1

3' - 7"

1' - 5 1/4"

3' - 6"

3' - 6"

3' - 6"

W1

W1

W1

W1

6' - 5"

A

6' - 0"

BALCONY 70SF

3' - 6"

W1

15' - 6"

SC

D D3

LIVING ROOM 116 SF

D

D

9' - 7"

BEDROOM & LIVING ROOM 230 SF

D

D4 2' - 8"

B

42' - 0"

DW BATHROOM 83 SF

D2

SEAT

B

C

8' - 0"

12' - 9"

KITCHEN 94 SF

BATHROOM 83 SF

42' - 0"

DW

KITCHEN 74 SF

42' - 0"

1405 ---

C 8' - 1"

42' - 0"

2' - 8"

D4 C

B

12' - 9"

15' - 6"

D5

BEDROOM 1 159 SF

15' - 7 1/2"

W2

SC

D2

SEAT B

F

9' - 6"

OFFICE/FLEXI SPACE 94 SF

13' - 8"

W/D

W3 5' - 0"

6' - 4"

2' - 9"

D1

SERVICE

D2

A

W3

3' - 1"

5' - 0"

W/D 2' - 11"

6' - 4"

9' - 5"

OFFICE/FLEXI SPACE 94 SF

A 3' - 3"

F

C

13' - 7 1/2"

C

D1

D2

SERVICE

W4 4' - 2"

3' - 6"

11' - 0"

5' - 4" A

13' - 0"

ONE BEDROOM

0 1

ONE BEDROOM 1/4" = 1'-0"

5

SMOKE DETECTOR

SEAT

16' - 0"

9' - 3 1/4"

D2

W/D

10' - 2"

W1 A

A D

D

4' - 8"

W1

W1

3' - 6" 4' - 8" 3' - 6"

3' - 6"

W1

D1

D

16' - 5 3/4"

OFFICE/FLEXI SPACE 155 SF

OFFICE/FLEXI SPACE 155 SF

3' - 6"

6' - 0"

3' - 6 1/2"

D

6' - 0"

10' - 2"

SERVICE

D2

1' - 9"

1' - 9"

SERVICE

W1

W1 1' - 10"

3' - 6"

11' - 0"

1 TWO BEDROOM -TWO FIRST BEDROOM LEVEL - FIRST0LEVEL 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0"

W1 1' - 10"

6" 7'3'--8"

13' - 0"

A

7' - 8"

A 5' - 6"

A 12' - 0"

13' - 0"

5 0 1

10 5

TWO BEDROOM - FIRST LEVEL

10

12' - 0"

1 BEDROOM TWO BEDROOM -TWO FIRST LEVEL - FIRST0LEVEL 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0"

W1 A 3' - 6"5' - 6" 12' - 0"

5 0 1

3' - 0"

W1 3' - 6"

3' - 0"

12' - 0"

10 5

10

TOTAL AREA: 998TOTAL SQFT AREA: 998 SQFT

TWO BEDROOM - SECOND LEVEL

C

GENDLEGEND SC 4X4” TILES

D2

W/D

13' - 8"

D1

1/4" 3' - 5 1/4" 3' - 7 3' - 6 1/2" 3' - 5 1/4"

11' - 0"

4X4” TILES

12' - 0"

B

F

1' - 7"

W1

A W1

3' - 0"

1' - 7"

D2

3' - 0"

9' - 5"

9' - 5"

3' - 7 1/4"

B

35' - 9"

12' - 0"

B

B

BATHROOM 38 SF

C

D

W1

12' - 9"

KITCHEN 94 SF

D2

F C

A

D7

BATHROOM 38 SF

13' - 8"

SEAT

KITCHEN 94 SF

D2

12' - 9"

BATHROOM 83 SF

8' - 1"

8' - 1"

BATHROOM 83 SF

DW

D

D2

42' - 0"

C 42' - 0"

C

35' - 9"

B

D

D7

D2 B

DW

D

25' - 7"

16' - 0"

D

25' - 7"

9' - 7"

D

LIVING ROOM 116 SF

BEDROOM 2 118 SF

BEDROOM 2SC 118 SF

SC

D4

2' - 8"

35' - 8"

2' - 8"

D3 LIVING ROOM 116 SF

D3

D

D5

W2

BEDROOM 1 159 SF

D4

35' - 8"

W2D5

W2 SC

9' - 7"

15' - 6"

15' - 6"

SC

BEDROOM 1 159 SF D

D

WOOD FLOORING

W2

EXHAUST FAN

W5

W5

BALCONY 70 SF

13' - 6"

BALCONY 70 SF W4

2' - 11" 1' - 9 1/2"

2' - 6"

W1

12' - 0"

41' - 9"

W1

W4

12' - 0"

- 4 1/2" 2' 3' - 11" 0" 1' - 2' - 11" 2'1'- 11" 9 1/2"

1' - 4 1/2" 3' - 0"

9' - 3 1/4"

12' - 0"

13' - 6"

12' - 0"

2' - 6"

12' - 0"

41' - 9"

W1

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D

WOOD DECKING

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16' - 5 3/4"

SC

5

24' - 0"

1' - 4 12' 3/4"- 0"

12' - 0" 1'3'- -46" 3/4"

6' - 0"

4X4” TILES

0 1

STUDIO 1/4" = 1'-0"

6' - 0"

24' - 0" 12' - 0"

W1

A

TOTAL AREA: 710 SQFT

3' - 6" 3' - 7 1/4" 3' - 6"

LEGEND

5' - 4"

13' - 0"

STUDIO

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3' - 7 1/4"

W4 3' - 6"

4' - 2" 11' - 0"

D

SCDETECTOR SMOKE SMOKE DETECTOR

D

WOOD DECKING WOOD DECKING EXHAUST FAN EXHAUST FAN

WOOD FLOORING WOOD FLOORING

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ENV LIBRARY YEAR: 2021 LOCATION: CAL POLY POMONA, CA SELECTED FOR CPP INTERIM

STUDENT EXHIBITION (FALL 2023) The design of the ENV Library is significantly influenced by various factors, including the site, case studies, and the architectural approach of Karl Matson’s Building 7. Site A, with its sloping terrain, has been selected as the ideal location for my ENV Library design. To shape the library’s form, I’ve employed a concept based on intersecting rectangles and squares, following the contours of the site boundary.

In T design, I’ve also incorporated a hierarchical approach, mirroring the service towers present in Karl Matson’s Building 7. This not only helps establish a visual connection between the ENV Library and the College of Environmental Design but also aligns with the design of the plaza. This plaza features various elevated platforms and an inverted brick pattern paving, which inspired to integrate an all-brick facade, harmonizing with the service towers and plaza aesthetics.

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GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

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