CHRISTINE NGUYENPORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS

CHRISTINE NGUYENcnn3ey@virginia.edu | 703 727 3040 | 7737 Sullivan Cir Alexandria VA 22315

Program 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

EDUCATIONUniversity of VirginiaBachelor of Science in Architecture

Expected 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.

Summer 2014

Extern | SMITHGROUPJJRWorked in various studios; assisted with renders, Revit plans, diagrams, and InDesign documents.

Summer 2014

Teaching Assistant | ARCH 1010Lead discussion section and graded assignments for introductory course into architecture.

Summer 2014

SKILLS

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 & AFFILIATIONS

CONNECTOR

The main objective of the project is to forge and create con-nections 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 ev-eryone ranging from children to the elderly and disabled. This connection is an important driver in furthering the suc-cess 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 des-tinations 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 con-nections 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

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

Level 3 - Roof & Ramps

Level 2 - Indoor & Green Spaces(Main Bridge)

Level 1 - Beneath the Main Bridge

Level 0 - Ground

60’

60’

716’-2 1/8”

569’-9 3/8”

1,247’-2 11/16”

Museum

Cafe/ Bookstore

Restaurant

Park

Convenience store

Walking

Uphill Ramp

Downhill Ramp

Flat Space

Park

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 interac-tion 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 SPACE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

CIRCULATION SPACE

Site Plan

Section

Axon

MONSTER

The project’s intent was to create a high density housing ty-pology 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 stu-dents and families to use. Taking ideas from the House of the Faun, we began to experiment with different courtyard condi-tions- the semi-public and private. The private courtyards are intended to only be shared with 2 units while the semi-pub-lic 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 hav-ing 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

Level 1 Floor Plan

Single Person Units

Family Housing Units

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Exploded Axon

Site Plan

VICENZA

Select drawings from study abroad exploring building ele-ments such as plans, sections, axons as well as landscape and perspective.

Vicenza, ItalySummer 2014Program Leaders: Charlie Menefee & Nancy Takahashi