brian ng portfolio 2013

Brian Pui Ming Ng

SELECTEDWORKS

2009-2012

Bachelor of ArchitectureAIA Associate

Contents

Hacking ArchitectureB.Arch 2012 Thesis

FolkentornenYear 4 Independent Competition

Rolling HillsYear 3 Winter Studio Project

Contemporary Now!Year 4 Fall Studio Project

Academic

1643 Powell St.Iwamoto Scott Internship

Map of Architectural PossibilitiesDGS Studio Publication

IllemittiDGS International Competition

Professional Work

Stalactites/StalagmitesLG HI-MAC Competition

Hacking ArchitectureB. Arch Best of Show Thesis 2012Advisor: Doug Jackson

The Hungry Hipster is indeed hungry, therefore making the most direct route to the cafe with the

least effort.

The Hungry HipsterBSector A

Sector B

Sector C

Small Lab Cafe

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The Social Networker establishes a direct connection from his office to the public, a true

ladies man.

The Social NetworkerCSector A

Sector B

Sector C

Lofted Mix ChamberAdjustable Staircase

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The Creative Director seeks the most creative way to the head office by utilizing variety of

module combinations.

The Creative DirectorA

Small Lab Meeting Room Lofted Mix Chamber

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Sector A

Sector B

Sector

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How can the spirit of hacking be applied to architecture at large?

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Movable Staircase Abascus Motion Moving Module System

A. Telescoping Boom B. Rigid moment frame C. Gantry rail with sleepers D. Anodized aluminum cladding

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THE MODEL

Materials: 1/8” Process Board Machinery: Laser Cutter1/16” Process Board Table Saw1/4” Medium Density Board1/32”, 1/16”, 1/8” BasswoodSemi-Gloss Orange Spray PaintMatte White Spray Paint

We begin by asking the question...what is the nature of the skyscraper in Scandinavia?

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SPÅNGA

TENSTA

Our site: the neighborhoods of Spånga and TenstaCLOSE BUT SEGREGATEDThe two neighborhoods are close but divided by class,

wealth, and an unattractive park.

90%

25%

1ST AND 2ND GENERATION IMMIGRANT POPULATION

24%

84%

24%

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Tensta has an 84% 1st and 2nd generation immigrant popu-lation. These immigrants are mostly Somalian, Turkish, and Iranian.

50,000 seks

150,000 seks

AVERAGE INCOME1 USD = 6.4 SEK

369,000 SEK

150,000 SEK

The average income of a person in Spånga is 369,000 SEKS, while the average income for a person in Tensta is only 150,000 SEKS

INCORPORATION OF LOCAL ICONS

By bringing distinct local icons of each neighborhood into the tower, we hope to draw interest and users from both sides of the park.

BRIDGE AND HEAL

The two neighborhoods will be bridged by our tower and through the use of the tower, the rift between Spånga and Tensta can begin to heal.

Tensta/Spånga...A Social Conflict

FolkentornenChicago Today International Skyscraper Competition: Second Place

Members: Brian Ng, Grant Cogan, Michael ZhangAdvisor: Bo Christiansen

Tensta

Spånga

Site Plan

Lobby perspective showing connection to metro and library

Structural Logic

Vertical loads distributed along a diagrid structure to minimize internal structural columns; we expanding strategic points of the

diagrid for particular programmatic situations and interests.

Close up detail of concrete-encased steel diagrid system, 3 part low-e glazing system to provide natural daylight into the structure.

Programmatic Organization

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Mosque + Cafe

South Entrance Foyer

Museum Mezzenine

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1. Spånga IP (Indoor Soccer Arena)2. Retail3. Ticketing Office4. Lobby5. Cafeteria/Kitchen6. Pedestrian/Bicycle Access7. Cafe8. Cultural Express Elevator9. Standard Access Elevator10. Foyer11. K-8 School12. Adult School13. Library14. Office15. Ampitheater16. Public Square17. Theater18. Mosque19. Restaurant20. Tensta Konsthall (Art Museum)

--- FOLKENTORNEN (THE PEOPLE’S TOWER) --- +PLUS --- MOCK FIRMS 2011 --- DANISH INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD + CAL POLY (SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA) ---

Contemporary Now!Year 4 Studio Project

Advisor: Michael Cederfeld

How can a museum with temporal objects be more engaged with the users it serves?

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Seperate site into 3 zones: Looking in, Looking back, and

Looking out

Lift "looking out to allow pedestrian flow, while creating

theater seating stairs to look back.

Volumes stacked in a kaskade formation mitigates sun

penetration.

Contextual-Based Concept

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Context

Lobby perspective showing connection to grand staircase and cafe

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Ny Glyptotek Museum

Tivoli Gardens

Kindergarten

CAFEBOOKSTORE

GALLERYGALLERYGALLERY FOYER

CAFEBOOKSTORE


CAFEBOOKSTORE


Program

Spine + Circulation

Carcass + Circulation

CAFEBOOKSTORE


Structural Organisation

Rolling HillsYear 3 Spring Studio Project

Advisor: Margarida Yin

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3D Collage Folded Building Form

Building Skin Evolutions

2D Collage

Abstraction to Conception

How can we bring life back to a forgotten monument?“

Research

Compositional Strategies

Divide into front, back, left, right, zones Demarcate zones, create public zones where large groups may gather. Form start to recipricate flows of circulation and articulate a cohesive architectural language.

Align zones to axes, roof and skin of the structures are optimized for solar orientation and visual connection.

Visitor and Public Meeting

Administrative

Coffee/Gift Shop

Performing Arts Center

Commercial Center + Farmer’s Market

6,500 s.f.

3,200 s.f.

2,200 s.f.

5,000 s.f.

2,000 s.f.

External Skin Cladding

Super Structure

Internal Cladding + Glazing

Sheer Walls + Floor Plates

Structural Insulated Panels Cladded with Zinc @ 5” thickGlazing Sandwiched Perforated Metal PanelsAluminum Mullions + Low-e Glazing

Timber Frame 8” x 10” members typ.

Wide Flange I-Beam @ W18x30Corrugated Decking in concrete slabWeather Proof Flashing

Aluminum Mullions + Low-e Glazing

Concrete Shear Wall

Winter

Summer

Stack Ventilation in tower

Cross breeze cooling

Welcome to the PAC

TICKETS

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Historical gallery

Performance center entrance

IwamotoScott Architecture 20121643 Powell St.

Existing HierarchiesHistorical Facade (A) Existing Vertical RhythmsSandwiched by renovated garage and a recently renovated Victorian style family unit, 1643 Powell

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Visual study of existing horizontal brick elements create a vertical rhythm of repetition. Ruling out a

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Strong SymmetryStrong symmetrical elements of historical facade establishes stability and grounds the facade on its

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Existing HierarchiesHistorical Facade (A) Existing Vertical RhythmsSandwiched by renovated garage and a recently renovated Victorian style family unit, 1643 Powell

y g g yy g g y

sits in low height-line compared to the adjacent y yy y

context.

Visual study of existing garage door, front entrance,and single pane glass mullions establishes a balanced

y g g gy g g g

hierarchy of the facade.g p gg p g

Visual study of existing horizontal brick elements create a vertical rhythm of repetition. Ruling out a

y gg

proportion of hierarchies for the historical facade.y p gy p g

Strong SymmetryStrong symmetrical elements of historical facade establishes stability and grounds the facade on its

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ground plane, the new mullion design should y gy g

emminate some of those qualities while maintaing p gg

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Skiftende utstilling6Kafé7

Garderobe/toalett2Administrasjon1

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Fritlufts utstilling11Magasin/værksted12

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Vertical Landscape Horizontal Landscape Views

Sloped roofs collect snow and chamfered roofs allow

for views

Topography contours define the siting of services

Significant materials are reused in the landscape to memorialize the mining

excavations

Historic Excavation Spots

ILLEMNTIInternational Open Competition: Third Place

David Garcia Studio 2011

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Strategically placed entry points

Adjacencies define a looping experience

The loop distributes spaces along its tangents

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21. Entrance Foyer2. Museum Gallery3. Museum Cafe

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MAP (Manual of Architectural Possibilities) is a publication aiming to merge the fields of science and research on one hand, and architectural design on the other. The publication exemplifies this approach via it’s format. MAP presents itself as a folded A1, with only two pages. Research and data on one page, and architectural projects on the other.

I was mainly in charge of diagramming and sequencing of diagrams for this publication and it is with honor that it is now our 4th and most recent publication thus far.

David Garcia Studio, Denmark 2011Manual of Architectural PossibilitiesMAP

Stalactites/StalagmitesLG HI-MAC Competition

brian ng portfolio 2013

Documents

neighborhoods of spnga

diagrid structure

creative way

direct connection

process board machinery

sekthe average income

doug jacksonthe hungry

brian ng