Katie A. Nguyen | Architectural Portfolio

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Katie A . Nguyen

Tulane University School of ArchitectureM.Arch Candidate | 2014 - 2016

University of Virginia School of ArchitectureB.S . Architectural Design | 2008 - 2012

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01 | Emergence | p4-7Char lottesvil le , Va | Spr ing 2011

02| Tanzakademie | p8-15New Or leans , L A | Spr ing 2015

03| Mobile Market | p16-21New Or leans , L A | Fall 2015

04| Selected Models | p22-252010 - 2014

05| Resume | p262016

Located on two acres of wooded land, the design proposes an emergent shipping contaner community. The proposal consists of a communal design/construction facility and a residential terrace. Inspired by the site, this project embraces the richness born of systems. Each container home will be unique, yet they will come together sytematically.

Charlottesville, VASpring, 2011

Alexander KitchinE m e r g e n c e

01 | Emergence: a shipping container community | Spring 2011 | Professor Alexander Kitchin

Katie Nguyen | Selected Works | 2016

above | site model 1”=200’left | residential terrace model 1/8” = 1’

left | plan and sections of design build facilityright | construction of design/build facility.

a. earthworkb. infrastructure

c. flesh

01 | Emergence: a shipping container community | Spring 2011 | Professor Alexander Kitchin

above | construction of terracesbelow | site section

design build live

02 | Tanzakademie: Dance as catharsis, dance as gathering | Spring 2015 | Professor Irene Keil

A 40,000 sf dance academy in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, this project explores an architecture which highlights dance as catharsis and dance as gathering. It is comprised of a hard, protective, outer concrete shell which confronts the street and a delicate, light filled, timber frame tower which sits within. The comprehensive project includes the intergration of structural sytem, mechanical system, and code compliant circulation.

New Orleans, LASpring 2015

Irene KeilTanzakademie

left | layered envelope sectional perspective

right | detail of integrated mechanical chase, structure, and thermal envelope

above | sectionbelow | second floor planN

above | west elevation facing primary streetbelow | typical upper floor plan

foundations

concrete

timber frame

envelope

circulation

above | view from I-10 highwaybelow | view from secondary street (southen face)

above | view from stair towerbelow | view from primary street (western face)

03 | Sankofa Mobile Market: engage. design. build. transform. | Fall 2015 | Professor Doug Harmon

1 community partner. 14 students. 15 weeks. 40 square feet. Tasked with converting a Toyota pick up truck into a mobile produce market, this studio was about communicating eff ectively with a client, collaborating as a studio, and working though design problems via sketch, full scale mock ups, and CAD models / visualization. The result is a product that streamlines operations, speaks to the clients brand pillars, and creates a welcoming environment through an elegant and wholistic tranformation.

Project Team: Doug Harmon (Professor), Ruben Contreras, Jenny Renn Key, Eric Lynn, Michael Meline, Shelby Mills, Sarah Morasso, Gianna Morelli, Joseph Newman, Katie Nguyen, Alison Price, JD Scott, Laura Stokely, Megan Van Artsdalen, Calla Bradwell

New Orleans, LAFall 2015

Doug HarmonMobile Market

sankofa mobile market | finished product

mobile market set up

education stop set up

process

Selected models from various undergraduate studios. Modeling as a way of working through design problems, generating ideas, expressing materiality, and representation.

S e l e c t e d M o d e l s

04 | Selected Models

Core | 3/32” = 1’ | Fall 2010

04 | Selected Models

above | Building Arts Institute 1/32” = 1’ | Fall 2014below | Residential Terrace 1/8” = 1’ | Spring 2011

Wall Section | 1/2” = 1’ | Fall 2014

05 | Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tulane University | New Orleans, LAVarious Positions | September 2014 - Current_Wood Shop Monitor: Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and acted as a resource to students less familiar with tools and fabrication options._Graduate Research Assistant: Worked with Scott Bernhard to develop schematic design for small off ice extension._Teacher’s Assistant: Introduction to Architecture and Integrated Building Systems

VMDO Architects | Charlottesville, VA Intern | June 2015 - August 2015_Worked as part of a team to develop Liberty University campus master plan._Was responsible for building and updating CAD file that was used for physical model template, presentation material, and in off ice coordination._Researched, documented, and diagrammed campus development over time.

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity | New Orleans, LA Blight Reduction Specialist | August 2012 - August 2013_Partnered with 9 organizations to develop 32 lots into urban gardens, saving Habitat for Humanity $86,000 in land maintenance costs over a 5 year period_Conducted detailed survey and analysis of the Upper Ninth ward in order to catalog and report blight, as well as compile a list of properties for future Habitat development_Filed blight cases against 134 properties, 79 of which moved forward during my term_Worked as part of a team to organize various neighborhood revitalization projects

Cadaval & Sola-Morales | Barcelona, Spain Intern | September 2011 - December 2011- Built 36 diagrammatic models to aid in firm’s research on informal housing

KATIE A. NGUYENEDUCATION

Tulane University School of Architecture

New Orleans, LAMArch Candidate

Fall 2014-Spring 2016

University of Virginia School of Architecture

Charlottesville, VAMay 2012

B.S. Architectural Design Graduated With Honors

School of ArchitectureBarcelona, Spain

Fall 2011

ProgramsRhino

AutocadRevit

GrasshopperInDesign

PhotoshopIllustrator

RhinoCamV-Ray for Rhino

Diva Analysis

FabricationCNC router

Laser Cutter 3D printer

WoodworkingMetal Working

Languages English (native)

Spanish (conversational)

katie.a.nguyen8@gmail.com(571) 236-8061

https://issuu.com/katie.a.nguyen

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position working in the field of architecture in order to bring value to design team and clients and to expand upon my own knowledge and experience.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Tulane City Center | New Orleans, LAStudent | Fall 2015_Working as part of a team to design and build a mobile market for Sankofa._Have gained experience with client meetings and presentations._Detail oriented design process that relies heavily on research, full scale mock ups, and realistic consideration of budget, ability, and schedule.

PORTFOLIO

Selected Works | https://issuu.com/katie.a.nguyenComplete Works | https://katiea-nguyen-d9zr.squarespace.com

Contact(571) 236-8061katie .a .nguyen8@gmail .com

WebSelected Works | https://issuu.com/katie.a.nguyenComplete Works | https://katiea-nguyen-d9zr.squarespace.com

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