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CHRISTINE NGUYENPORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS
CHRISTINE [email protected] | 703 727 3040 | 7737 Sullivan Cir Alexandria VA 22315
EDUCATIONUniversity of VirginiaBachelor of Science in Architecture
May 2015
EXPERIENCEVicenza Study AbroadDrawing intensive program in northern Italy focused on architecture and landscape.
Summer 2014
Park Project | Municipality of PanamaTraveled to work with the Municipality of Panama to propose designs for the upcoming park in Chillibre.
Fall 2014
Extern | SMITHGROUPJJRWorked in various studios; assisted with renders, Revit plans, diagrams, and InDesign documents.
Winter 2015
Teaching Assistant | ARCH 1010Lead discussion section and graded assignments for introductory course into architecture.
Spring 2015
alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority Inc. at the University of Virginia, Sigma ChapterVice PresidentAssisted president in overlooking chapter responsibilities & other chair positions. Attended national & regional business conferences.WebmistressUpdated chapter website & kept track of current events.PublicityCreated graphics used as advertisement, communicate with other chairs on events.RushOrganized series of events for recruitment week.
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)Publicity CommitteeCreated graphics used as advertisement, communicate with other chairs on events.
National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMAS)Social ChairOrganize events and outreach programs. Communicate with other members and AIAS.
COMPETITIONVortexSchool-wide collaborative competition focused on issues along Route 29 and Charlottesville.
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONSProgram Skills:Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAutocad 2014Rhinoceros 5.0 Grasshopper V-Ray & Maxwell Render for RhinoMicrosoft OfficeRevit 2014Mac OSX & Windows
Technical Skills:Hand drawingHand draftingModelingLaser cutter fabricationDigital photographyWatercolor paintingCNC Router + Mastercam
SKILLS
CONNECTOR
The main objective of the project is to forge and create connections to amend the discrepant flow of people between the industrial, commercial, and residential areas, as well as being accessible to everyone. The proposed project will look at ways to connect the city in ways that is accessible to everyone ranging from children to the elderly and disabled. This connection is an important driver in furthering the success of Murmansk due to the city’s current conditions which cause an apparent disconnect between the different zones we will be exploring. The project is a bridge that spans from the waterfront over 2,000 ft long to the edge of the central part of the city. The concept of the bridge is a series of destinations meant to provide a new sense of culture and history in the city. It is a series of museums, restaurants, cafes, and stores that are interactive with the bridge and its occupants. The various levels of “difficulty” in the paths to the waterfront gives the user the choice on which path to take, providing a different experience on each path, however, one is not limited to the experience of one single path. Built to address the climate of an arctic city, the project provides indoor paths as well as heated programmatic indoor spaces. The project not only connects the city but the people as well- the connections and moments along the bridge are not only linear and straightforward but intricately interwoven to mimic the intended connections between the people and the city.
Collaboration with Rebeca SanchezFall 2013Studio Critic: Matthew Jull
ARCTIC HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT (AHDR)
ARCTIC CIRCLE
TREE LINE
BARROW
PRUDHOE BAY
MURMANSK
NORILSK
YEARLY CLOUD COVERAGE
CLEAR/MOSTLY CLOUDY
PARTLY CLOUDY
MOSTLY CLOUDY/OVERCASTAVERAGE HIGH (F) AVERAGE LOW (F) ANNUAL PRECIPITATION (IN)
38
26
19
DAYS WITHOUT SUNLIGHT
JAN FEB
MAR
APR M
AY
JUN JUL AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nov.
30-D
ec. 1
Jan.
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POPULATION (2010): 307,257TOTAL AREA: 154.4 KM2
Section
Lenin Nuclear Ice Breaker
Station
Four Square
Industrial
Residential/Commercial
New Path Existing Walking PathExisting Driving Path
Museum
Cafe/Bookstore
Restaurant
Park
Convenience Store
Walking
Uphill Ramp
Downhill Ramp
Flat Space
Park
Level 3 - Roof & Ramps
Level 1 - Beneath the Main Bridge
Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)
Level 0 - Ground
Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)
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Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)
Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)
Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)
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CULINARY INSTITUTE
Situated in Campo San Zaccaria, the culinary institute serves as a workplace for a baker, candlestick maker, butcher, and their apprentices. The project takes on an old existing site and building upon it with themes inspired by San Zaccaria. The culinary institute takes the existing structure facing the campo and building up to match height with church San Zaccaria. Taking inspiration from Carlo Scarpa, it features a unique staircase that provides a pathway from an existing courtyard condition. The staircase alternates between 6 inch and 18 inch steps for walking and sitting respectively. The first floor of the culinary institute serves as a bakery, wine cellar, and bar. The second floor provides a view to the baker on the first floor and entry way for apprentices above an adjacent existing building. The third floor contains the workspace for the butcher, candlestick maker, and apprentices. The feasting hall is double-story with a circular table inspired by the plan of San Zaccaria. The three players live on the top floor where they can look out onto the campo and church. The roof extends into the campo to provide shade since the building is south-facing.
Spring 2015Studio Critic: Peter Waldman
basilica san marco
basilica di santa maria
piazza san marcocampo san stefano
campo san paulo
campo santa margherita
ponte dell’academia
chiesa di san zaccaria
BUILD TO MATCH HEIGHT WITH CHURCH
site
EXISTING CONDITION REMOVE TOP STRUCTURE AND KEEP EXTERIOR OF BOTTOM
LEVEL 1- BAKERY, BAR, WINE CELLAR
LEVEL 2- OVERHANG
LEVEL 3- WORKSPACE FOR BUTCHER, BAKER, CANDLESTICK MAKER & APPRENTICES
LEVEL 4- OVERHANG & OUTDOOR SPACE
LEVEL 5- FEASTING HALL
LEVEL 6- ROOMS FOR BUTCHER, BAKER, CANDLESTICK MAKER
FLOOR DETAIL
GATE OF WATER
Casco Viejo, a historic area of Panama City, is defined by its connection to the water and role as a port. Founded in 1671 and rebuilt after its destruction by pirate attacks, Casco Viejo still holds many original 16th-17th century structures. Most importantly, it holds the location of the historic Gate of Water. Although it is the location of the Gate of Water, it lacks a monumental marker that can define the district’s role and importance as a port and connection between the people of Panama City and the water. The proposed project is a series of move-able platforms that is situated on the water. Rather than having the water as the background of the city, it is now a civic space. The surrounding bay has played a key role in Panama’s history, and so it is important want to bring back a close interaction with the water. The platforms serve as a civic space that can pose as a market space, leisure space, and as a formal space for the president. In addition to civic spaces, swimming pools are also proposed in order to add use and become a marker.
Collaboration with Jackie RestrepoFall 2014Studio Critic: Ghazal Abbasy-Asbagh
EVENT SPACE
LEISURE SPACE
CIRCULATION SPACE
MARKET SPACE
LEISURE SPACE
CLOSED SPACE
REFLECTING POOL
COMMERCIAL SPACE
CIRCULATION SPACE
SITE PLAN
SECTION
palacio de las garzaspresidential palace
location of historic gate of water
cinta costeraplaza quinto centario
MONSTER
The project’s intent was to create a high density housing typology that was ideal for both students and families. As cities grow, housing becomes an issue where the only solution is to adopt the idea of high density housing. The project also takes on creating a secondary program of a library for students and families to use. Taking ideas from the House of the Faun, we began to experiment with different courtyard conditions- the semi-public and private. The private courtyards are intended to only be shared with 2 units while the semi-public courtyards have an opening that can be accessed by anyone. The floor plan for the “private” housing blocks are family-style units while the “semi-public” housing blocks are bachelor-style. Units are aggregated in a way where the rooftop of another unit becomes an occupied space as well as creating enough light to enter each unit. Corridors are created to connect and forge pathways between units and allow for access to the ground level and public library. The library was created in a similar language as the units in having openings. The corridors that lead to and from the housing units not only meet the library but intersect it as well. These corridors connect from various levels, ramping down to the ground floor.
Collaboration with Sean KimSpring 2014Studio Critic: Robin Dripps Ghazal Abbasy-Asbagh
SINGLE PERSON UNITS
FAMILY HOUSING UNITS
LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN
EXPLODED AXON
SECTION
VICENZA
Select drawings from study abroad exploring building elements such as plans, sections, axons as well as landscape and perspective.
Vicenza, ItalySummer 2014Program Leader: Charlie Menefee & Nancy Takahashi