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brittany nicole wong

architecture portfolio

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brittany nicole wong

architecture portfolio

e : [email protected] // c : 520. 271. 7492

1 mixed-use urban infill s en i o r c a p s t on e p ro j e c t

3 ddbc residence 4 r e s e arch / d e s i gn - bu i l d

4 arid regions institute t e chn i c a l s y s t ems

5 children’s library t e c t on i c s

6 photochromatic chamber l and e t h i c s : l i g h t + a i r

7 horizontal span l a borator y p ro j e c t

8 two-way system l a borator y p ro j e c t

9 wood cantilever l a borator y p ro j e c t

10 steel tower l a borator y p ro j e c t

11 concrete arch l a borator y p ro j e c t

12 chroma gallery f ormat / c od e r e s e a r ch

19 water bottle con tour

20 ame building con tour

22 arizona stadium con tour

23 packing material dra f t i n g

24 bird of paradise co l or

25 water bottle model gray s c a l e

26 résumé educat i ona l & p ro f e s s i ona l

de s i g n s t ud i o

bu i l d i n g t e c hno l o g y

c on s t r u c t i o n d o cumen t s

d r aw i n g : f r e ehand

d r aw i n g : t e c hn i c a l

p a i n t i n g : wa t e r c o l o r

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mixed-use urban infill | senior capstone project san francisco, california

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

6044 Geary Boulevard / Central Richmond District >> 2500 square-feet / 3 floors / 5 residential units & 1 commerical unit

Geary Boulevard is a main east-west thoroughfare for San Francisco, connecting the district to the downtown area on the east side. By focusing on

infill housing in a dense city, the building grows and develops an urban area by promoting infill projects on vacant lots. This project is based on

adaptability; creating living spaces that are flexible and convertible to meet the needs of its users over different life cycles so that they are able to

live in the same place for long periods of time without needing to move because their residence no longer meets their lifestyle needs. By doing so,

residents form and maintain a ‘sense of place’ and a ‘sense of belonging,’ which is often lost in the hustle and bustle of city life.

MEDIA

Digital _ Revit Architecture 2011 / AutoCAD 2008 / SketchUp Pro / Illustrator CS3

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mixed-use urban infill | senior capstone

Features _ 600-800sf studio apartments with kitchen & bathroom 500sf ground-level commercial space central courtyard provides visual & physical connections between units solar hot water panels on the roof for radiant heating systems elevated green roof for stormwater management

paved deck area oriented towards a view of the golden gate bridge

green wall provides vegetation and daylight in the exterior stairwell

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ddbc residence 4 | drachman design-build coalition tucson, arizona

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

610 South Star Avenue / Barrio San Antonio Neighborhood

~1200 square-feet / 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

Hands-on construction of an affordable integra block and steel frame residence with the

concurrent design and fabrication of many assembly details.

Personal Contribution: north facade exterior cladding (resolution & completion)

exterior caulking (windows & material connections)

painting (exterior touch-ups & interior color choices)

thermal sensors (layout & installation)

MEDIA

Analog_ wood & metal shop tools

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arid regions institute | technical systems tucson, arizona

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This facility will support collaborative/interdisciplinary research between visiting and local scholars in the fields of the life-science, engineering, architecture

and associated design disciplines. The building program consists of offices, research and demonstration laboratories, public exhibition area, an auditorium,

and residences for visiting scholars.

Design Concept: Physical Separation >> public and private program functions/spaces organized within two distinct buildings

Physical & Visual Connections >> relationship/proximity of the buildings to one another (building forms, terraces, bridges)

MEDIA

Digital _ SketchUp Pro & LayOut / AutoCAD 2008 / Illustrator CS3 / VRay for SketchUp

Analog _ Basswood / Chip Board / Acetate / Laser Cutter

ximity of the buildings to one another (building forms, terraces, bridges)

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children’s library downtown tucson, arizona

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This library will house the International Collection of Children’s and Adolescent Literature currently housed in the

Education Building at The University of Arizona.

Design Concept: By pulling the building in on all sides, it becomes an object set in between the two

neighboring buildings. The central vertical circulation space opens upward to a large

skylight, creating a light-well that allows natural light to enter from above. With each

floor increasing in size as the building rises, the overhang of the upper floor provides

shading for the floor below and allows for the use of glazing and outdoor seating.

MEDIA

Digital_ SketchUp Pro / AutoCAD 2008 / Photoshop CS3 / Podium for SketchUp

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photochromatic chamber PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Exploration and analysis of natural light behavior with regards to its properties & principles.

Function and use are both instrumental (sight/insight) & iconic (phenomenal/imaginative).

Design Concept: The pheonomena of backlighting is expressed by the layering

of several frames that gradually increase in size. By using

wood, the ‘softness’ of natural lighting is enhanced by the

‘warm’ quality of the wood.

MEDIA

Analog_ Graphite / Basswood / Laser Cutter

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horizontal span | laboratory project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design, construct, and develop a structural system of horizontal span that supports two concentrated vertical loads. Consists of three stages in which a

constructed iteration will be tested in a load frame and analyzed. Material options include steel and/or wood. Projects are evaluated on their structural

concept, craft, and their load-bearing capacity relative to the project weight (strength-to-weight ratio).

Team: Brittany Wong, Jesse Jobert, & Kelly Rehm

Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our initial design consisted of a basic three-hinged arch.

We chose wood as our primary material and fabricated our own glue-laminated pieces so that we would be able to

curve them accordingly. Each iteration focused on resolving the tension placed on the pin connection.

MEDIA

Analog_ glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet, cable, rod, and tubing

wood & metal shop tools

Iteration-1 Four members (same size), slight upward curve to counteract form bias, steel cables used for tension

Iteration-2 Three members (same size, increased depth), more pronounced upward curve, steel cables attached to metal caps

Iteration-3 Three members (increased depth of middle member), reduced upward curve, steel cables replaced with rods attached to metal caps

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two-way structural system | laboratory project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design, construct, and develop a structural system of horizontal span that supports two concentrated vertical loads. Consists of three stages in which a

constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed. Material options include steel and/or wood. Projects are evaluated on their structural concept, craft,

and their load-bearing capacity relative to the project weight (strength-to-weight ratio). Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 10-pounds.

Team: Brittany Wong, Erik Lindberg, & Kelly Rehm

Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our initial design consisted of a basic jack arch arch with a

keystone. However, for the third iteration, it changed to a system of curved beams. We chose to use wood as our primary

material. The first and second iterations were composed of solid wood pieces, while the third iteration was composed of

glue-laminated pieces.

MEDIA

Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008

Analog_ solid wood: poplar / glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet and cable


Iteration-1 When the load is applied to the structure, the legs of the jack arch act in compression while the tension cables on the feet

counteract the outward thrust. The legs are reinforced with a steel flitch in order to resist bending.

Iteration-2

The size of the keystone was increased

and bottom slits were added to hold the

steel tongues, locking the legs in place.

Steel shoes were added to better attach

the tension cables.

Iteration-3

Since circular beam systems tend to rotate about their tangent points we relied on the geometry of the

connected beams to resist rotation by pressing against each other. To counteract the ‘folding-in’ action,

we applied steel plates to the upper surface of the joined beam tails with attached tension cables that

extend down, underneath the legs and across, connecting to the opposing members.

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wood cantilever | laboratory project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design, construct, and develop a wood cantilever system to resolve one linear concentrated load in accordance with specific physical conditions

and material constraints in a sound conceptual framework. Consists of two stages in which a constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed.

Wood systems investigated stressed skin, glu-lamination, and light framing. Projects are evaluated on their structural concept, cantilever strategy,

application detail, bearing condition, and undercling detail. Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 40-pounds.

Team: Brittany Wong, James Keller, & Kelly Rehm

Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, the basic concept of this cantilever system is that of a

beam whose material is divided into three longitudinal members that respond to specific stresses while increasing

its effective depth. We chose to investigate the wood system of glu-lamination. Thin-layer lamination creates a

stronger member than a simple board of the same thickness and permits a degree of bending.

MEDIA

Digital_ Google SketchUp

Analog_ solid wood: poplar / glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet and rod


Iteration-1 Iteration-2

Detail of Load Reception/Application

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steel tower | laboratory project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design, construct, and develop a steel system to support a uniform vertical load and resist lateral forces. Consists of two stages in which a constructed

iteration will be tested and analyzed. Structures must be welded to a base plate that will be attached to the testing platform. Projects are evaluated on

their structural concept, craft, connections, efficiency of material use, and overall stability. Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 40-pounds.

Team: Brittany Wong, James Keller, Kelly Rehm, Nick Johnson, & Shayna Farber

Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, we conducted case studies on famous skyscrapers to determine

possible design strategies and the most effective shape for the base and decided on a square plan, while using the John

Hancock Center as a precedent. Since the structure does not taper towards the top, it was necessary to have a hierarchy of

material with there being less at the top and more at the bottom in order to respond to there being less lateral force at the

top than at the bottom. We also implemented into out design other lateral force design strategies, such as triagulation and

diagonal cross-bracing.

MEDIA

Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 / Adobe Illustrator CS3

Analog_ steel: sheet and rod


Iteration-1 Iteration-2

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concrete arch | laboratory project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design, construct, and develop a concrete structure for an open air pavilion to support a dead load and uniform live load. Consists of two stages

in which a constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed. Scenarios presented for investigation: slab and beam system, folded plates, single

curvature arch/vault, double curvature synclastic shell, and anticlastic shell. Cast materials can include portland cement or plaster. Reinforcing can

include threaded steel rods or piano wire. Formwork materials can include wood, metal, and other materials. Formwork must be reuseable. Projects

are evaluated on structural concept, clarity of formal expression, economy of means (efficient use of cast, formwork, and reinforcing materials), and

their load-bearing capacity.

Team: Brittany Wong, Clay Calkins, James Keller, Brittany Peters, & Kelly Rehm

Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our group was assigned to investigate the scenario of an

anticlastic shell. The vault is designed as a two-lobe with a single catenary curve (the “spine”) that spans 60’ with

> 16‘ clearance for the central 40’. The lobes of the vault are formed from ribs that are also catenary curves, rising

from ground and joining the spine. In theory, arches that follow a catenary curve are purely in compression. Where

the symmetric lobes meet the spine the lateral components of their thrust are balanced, while the vertical component

of thrust is approximately matched for each rib -- providing uniform loading for the central 40’of the spine.

MEDIA

Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008

Analog_ concrete: portland cement (aggregate removed) / sand / fiberglass | steel: rod


Iteration-1

Iteration-2

Formwork Process

/ sand / fiberglass | steel: rod

Forrmwork Process

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chroma gallery | construction documents Tucson, Arizona

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Create a sophisticated, functional space that will showcase contemporary art by national and local artists. The space must attract buyers, but also serve

as a social venue. The focus must be oncreating a total aesthetic experience through comprehensive significant design. Key program elements include a

sculptural courtyard, upper and lower gallery space, as well as an art viewing room. The site selected is immediately adjacent to the existing Union Pacific

Warehousing Company. Requires intensive research and analysis of the local land use code and international building code requirements. The main focus is

not on the design of the building, but on the production of its construction documents (basic set).

Team: Brittany Wong, Clay Calkins, & Kelly Rehm

Personal Contribution: Document & Page Layout

General Data (G1.00) / ADA Requirements (G1.01) / Egress & Life Safety (G1.02)

Lighting (A2.01) / Restroom Details (A7.01) / Stairs & Ramp Details (A9.01)

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water bottle | contour drawing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Contour drawing study of a water bottle. The bottle was then crushed and its deformation was recorded.

The final product is an abstract representation of the crushed bottle.

MEDIA

Analog_ Ink / Graphite

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ame building | contour drawing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Perspective drawing of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering building on The University of Arizona campus.

MEDIA

Analog_ Graphite

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ame building | contour drawing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Perspective drawing of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering building on The University of Arizona campus. Combined three different scales into one composite drawing.

MEDIA

Analog_ Graphite

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arizona stadium | contour drawing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Perspective study of the Arizona Stadium on The University of Arizona campus.

MEDIA

Analog_ charcoal (vine & compressed)

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packing material | drafting

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Orthographic drawing study on packing styrofoam. Examines object’s form through longitudinal and transverse sections cuts.

MEDIA

Analog_ Graphite

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bird of paradise | watercolor

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Painting study on a bird of paradise plant.

MEDIA

Analog_ watercolor (color)

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water bottle model | watercolor

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Painting study on an abstract model of a crushed water bottle.

MEDIA

Analog_ watercolor (grayscale)

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EDUCATION The University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ 05. 2011 College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture NAAB accredited 5-year program Bachelor of Architecture Major GPA: 3.35 / 4.00 Minors: Communication & Classical Civilization Cumulative GPA: 3.31 / 4.00

HONORS The University of Arizona College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture Scholarship 2010 Asian American Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Scholars Award 2008 - 2011 Dean’s List 5 semesters Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.

National Academic Award & Delta Chapter Scholarship Award 2007

SKILLS Digital > Architectural SketchUp Pro & LayOut / AutoCAD / Revit Architecture > Image Editing Photoshop / Illustrator > Web Design Dreamweaver / FrontPage / Basic HTML > General Windows OS / MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)

Analog > Drawing sketching / drafting / rendering graphite / ink / colored pencil / charcoal / watercolor > Modeling wood / plexi-glass / piano wire / plaster / concrete / acetate museum board / chip board / model board / cardboard / foam core laser cutter / small-scale soldering / wood + metal shop tools

EXPERIENCE Computer Lab Monitor 09. - 12. 2010 University of Arizona, College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture · Helped maintain the equipment and the facility by enforcing lab rules · Offered assistance to lab users with basic questions on common computer applications Multimedia Consultant 04. - 09. 2007

University of Arizona, Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR) · Provided technical support and client referrals in OSCR’s multimedia labs and classrooms · Gave in-depth consultation for clients on project development Web Manager 06. 2006 - 04. 2007 TG & Associates, Tucson, AZ

· Maintained and developed the company’s website using Dreamweaver and FrontPage · Controlled mass communication process with clients through emails and newsletters

AFFILIATIONS Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. - Delta Chapter 12. 2003 - 08. 2008 Alumna Member, Vice President, Philanthropy Chair, Social Chair, Secretary, Webmaster

BRITTANY NICOLE WONG WONG . BR I T TANY. N@GMA I L . COM | HTTP://WWW.U.ARIZONA.EDU/~BNWONG620 TOFTREES AVENUE #258, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803 | c : 520.271.7492

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simplicity requires courage - FRANK CHIMERO

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