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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.

11

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


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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

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