thu nguyen portfolio

N G U Y E N

P H I L O S O P H Y

Who am I as a designer? I am a conscious interior designer.

I wish to make it my aim to instill in people a desire to not only acknowledge the experience, process, and utility in design but also the importance of sustainability.

Design is about having a holistic vision for a changed built environment that is sustainable while integratingand promoting the health, safety,and welfare of the user.

With each project, I have the opportunity to immerse myself into research and information gathering, to apply that knowledge and begin to explore the design possibilities to which my designs will affect the public. The best part is...

“... I’m still learning.” -Michelangelo

c O n t e n t S

Institutional

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Residential

Healthcare

Hospitality

Part:1

DUVAL DOCKSIDE

With the rehabilitation of the Ford Assembly Plant, the design integrates the industrial architecture with contemporary design, while addressing the needs for the community. The facility will reunite the downtown area of East Jacksonville, creating a social and cultural appeal by making it

a destination.

H O S P I t a L I t Y

PROJECT: IndividualTYPE: Rehabilitation of the Ford Assembly Plant LOCATION: Jacksonville, FLLENGTH: 8 WeeksSIZE: 165,000 Sq.Ft.

DUVAL DOCKSIDE 1. zoning diagram

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Hospitality

6HOTEL

CRUISE TERMINAL

CONVENIENT SHOPS

RESTAURANT

FRESH MARKET

LIGHTRAIL STATION

DUVAL DOCKSIDE1. reflected ceiling plan2. plan of terminal3. view of check-in area4. sketch/ideation

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Hospitality

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DUVaL cRUISe teRMInaL1. reflected ceiling plan2. plan of terminal3. view of check-in area4. sketch/ideation

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DUVAL DOCKSIDE1

4 The Veranda Suites provides a welcomingand comfortable place for their local

and global guests.

H O t e L L O b b Y

Hospitality

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1. view of hotel lobby2. plan of hotel lobby

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DUVAL DOCKSIDE

1. plan of hotel room2. view of hotel room

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Hospitality

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DUVAL DOCKSIDE1

4 St. John’s Prime is a laid-back diningatmosphere that serves local families,

tourists, and the night lifein Jacksonville.

R e S t a U R a n t

Hospitality

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1. view of restaurant2. plan of restaurant

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CABELL HOSPITAL

The design offers a renewing,synergistic, and magical experience

for the patient, the patient’s family, and the caregiver.

H e a L t H c a R e

TEAM: McDuffie, Nguyen Rodriguez, TanckCOLLABORATE: Perkins & Will LOCATION: Huntington, WVLENGTH: 7 WeeksSIZE: 28,000 Sq.Ft.

1. healing garden 2. 5th floor plan3. zoning floor plan4. reflected ceiling plan

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CABELL HOSPITAL2

HEALTHCAREFamily Respite Patient Caregiver Play Area

private patient rooms

picu and pacu rooms

caregiver areas

semi-private patient rooms

family respite areas

discovery and play areas

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water

earth

wind

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1. section cut through reception2. concept model3. waiting room plan view4. view of reception and waiting area

CABELL HOSPITAL

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The family areas are for contemplation and

relaxation. The tones are warm and inviting emphasizing a positive and comforting sense of place.

F a M I L Y R e S P I t e

HEALTHCARE

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1. section cut through patient rooms2. concept model3. view of corridoor4. reflected ceiling plan5. plan view of patient rooms6. view of patient room

CABELL HOSPITAL

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Patients can venture out into the

core of discovery and play and return to the comfort of a safe haven as the evening draws in.

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HEALTHCARE

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CABELL HOSPITAL

The Caregiver Stations are envisioned as

the element Earth. This is symbolicof the care they provide for

the patient and family.

n U R S e S t a t I O n S

HEALTHCARE

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1. reflected ceiling plan2. plan view of nurse station3. concept model4. elevation of nurse station5. view of nurse station

CABELL HOSPITAL

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HEALTHCARE

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1. reflected ceiling plan2. plan view of teen area3. section cut of teen area4. view of teen area5. view of interactive area

CABELL HOSPITAL

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1. reflected ceiling plan2. plan view of teen area3. section cut of teen area4. view of teen area5. view of interactive area

Pediatric facilities should ease young fears and stimulate growing minds. Adding funplay rooms and interactive features

help make it less institutional.

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HEALTHCARE

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LAKE SHORE APT

Diamonds have many facets,

but the surface that reflects

the most light is located at the heart of the diamond.

R e S I D e n t I a L

PROJECT: IndividualTYPE: 2-story Urban High Rise ApartmentsLOCATION: Chicago, ILLENGTH: 5 WeeksSIZE: 2,294 Sq.Ft.

LAKE SHORE APT

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RESIDENTIAL

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Lightness can be created not only through the use of

furniture but also by creating a surrounding mass in order to reveal the hollow and

lightness within the space.

1. 15th floor plan2. 14th floor plan3. site diagram4. concept diagrams

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LAKE SHORE APT

1. view of lounge2. sketch/process3. section cut

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RESIDENTIAL

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P R I V a t e L O U n g e

1. view of lounge2. sketch/process3. section cut

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LAKE SHORE APT

1. section cut2. view of social lounge

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RESIDENTIAL

361. section cut2. view of social lounge

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CULINARY SCHOOL

The culinary school follows a

grid modular organization.Some spaces are enclosed while others are

open to demonstrate the contrast of seasons in Scandinavia.

I n S t I t U t I O n

PROJECT: IndividualTYPE: Multi-story Bldg.with Double Height AtriumLOCATION: Orlando, FlLENGTH: 6 WeeksSIZE: 20,000 Sq.Ft.

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INSTITUTION

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1. 2rd floor plan2. 3nd floor plan3. grid concept4. grid concept

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CULINARY SCHOOL

1. view of student hub2. section cut through hub3. materials

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INSTITUTION

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CULINARY SCHOOL1. section cut through cafe2. sketch/process3. materials4. view of cafeteria

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1. section cut through cafe2. sketch/process3. materials4. view of cafeteria

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INSTITUTION

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CULINARY SCHOOL1

D I a g R a M S2

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1. view of classroom2. process diagrams3. section cut through classrooms

INSTITUTION

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c O n t e n t S

Lighting

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Kiosk

Architecture

Part:2

”An essential aspect

of creativity is not being afraid

to fail.” -Dr Edwin Land

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C U B E

S P a t I a L R e La t I O n S H I P S

1. cubic construct2. sketch/process3. room and garden

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Space, construct, musicality, and sensuality are the components for the room and garden.The 3-D construct tells a story about an artist’s retreat. Some program-matic elements were to design a series of spaces for living, working and contemplation for the artist.

architecture

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1. cubic construct2. sketch/process3. room and garden

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S A V A N N A H

1. intervention model2. remapping savannah3. sketch/process4. final model

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c U L t U R a L c O n t e x t

The structural organization for this construct is

demonstrated through the path explored throughthe city of Savannah, Georgia.

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1. intervention model2. remapping savannah3. sketch/process4. final model

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architecture

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architecture

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The 12’ by 12’ kiosk will not only

reflect and respond to Gimme Coffee’s mission and values, but will be positioned

to attract customers by addressing the needs of the retail business industry.

GIMME COFFEE

k I O S k

GIMME COFFEE 1

1. plan view 2. front elevation3. side view4. concept model

kiosk

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1. plan view 2. front elevation3. side view4. concept model

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GIMME COFFEE

1. section cut through sink2. section cut through blender

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kiosk

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VIER SAISON

The Vier Saison is a dressing

room light fixture for all seasons.It is flexible and has controllable features that will enable customers to

feel comfortable in the space.

L I g H t I n g

VIER SAISON

1) Ballast is integral2) Back component that holds panel3) Fluorescent T5 lamp4) 2 Slide Panels5) Front component that holds panel

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1) Ballast is integral2) Back component that holds panel3) Fluorescent T5 lamp4) 2 Slide Panels5) Front component that holds panel

Focus is on the Top Portion

PANEL_UP PANEL_MIDDLE PANEL_DOWN Focus is equalon the Body

Focus is on the Bottom Portion

lighting