brittany nicole wong
architecture portfolio
e : [email protected] // c : 520. 271. 7492
brittany nicole wong
architecture portfolio
e : [email protected] // c : 520. 271. 7492
1 6044 geary boulevard s en i o r c a p s t on e p ro j e c t
3 ddbc residence 4 r e s e arch / d e s i gn - bu i l d
4 arid regions institute t e chn i c a l s y s t ems
5 children’s library t e c t on i c s
6 photochromatic chamber l and e t h i c s : l i g h t + a i r
7 horizontal span l a borator y p ro j e c t
8 two-way system l a borator y p ro j e c t
9 wood cantilever l a borator y p ro j e c t
10 steel tower l a borator y p ro j e c t
11 concrete arch l a borator y p ro j e c t
12 chroma gallery f ormat / c od e r e s e a r ch
19 water bottle con tour
20 ame building con tour
22 arizona stadium con tour
23 packing material dra f t i n g
24 bird of paradise co l or
25 water bottle model gray s c a l e
26 résumé educat i ona l & p ro f e s s i ona l
de s i g n s t ud i o
bu i l d i n g t e c hno l o g y
c on s t r u c t i o n d o cumen t s
d r aw i n g : f r e ehand
d r aw i n g : t e c hn i c a l
p a i n t i n g : wa t e r c o l o r
c on c l u s i o n
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6044 geary boulevard | senior capstone project san francisco, california
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Mixed-Use Urban Infill / Central Richmond District >> 2500 square-feet / 3 floors / 5 residential units & 1 commerical unit
Geary Boulevard is a main east-west thoroughfare for San Francisco, connecting the district to the downtown area on the east side. By focusing on
infill housing in a dense city, the building grows and develops an urban area by promoting infill projects on vacant lots. This project is based on
adaptability; creating living spaces that are flexible and convertible to meet the needs of its users over different life cycles so that they are able to
live in the same place for long periods of time without needing to move because their residence no longer meets their lifestyle needs. By doing so,
residents form and maintain a ‘sense of place’ and a ‘sense of belonging,’ which is often lost in the hustle and bustle of city life.
MEDIA
Digital _ Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 / Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 / Google SketchUp Pro / Adobe Illustrator CS3
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6044 geary boulevard | senior capstone project
Features _ 600-800sf studio apartments with kitchen & bathroom 500sf ground-level commercial space central courtyard provides visual & physical connections between units solar hot water panels on the roof for radiant heating systems elevated green roof for stormwater management
paved deck area oriented towards a view of the golden gate bridge
green wall provides vegetation and daylight in the exterior stairwell
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ddbc residence 4 | drachman design-build coalition tucson, arizona
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
610 South Star Avenue / Barrio San Antonio Neighborhood
~1200 square-feet / 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
Hands-on construction of an affordable integra block and steel frame residence with the
concurrent design and fabrication of many assembly details.
Personal Contribution: north facade exterior cladding (resolution & completion)
exterior caulking (windows & material connections)
painting (exterior touch-ups & interior color choices)
thermal sensors (layout & installation)
MEDIA
Analog_ wood & metal shop tools
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arid regions institute | technical systems tucson, arizona
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This facility will support collaborative/interdisciplinary research between visiting and local scholars in the fields of the life-science, engineering, architecture
and associated design disciplines. The building program consists of offices, research and demonstration laboratories, public exhibition area, an auditorium,
and residences for visiting scholars.
Design Concept: Physical Separation >> public and private program functions/spaces organized within two distinct buildings
Physical & Visual Connections >> relationship/proximity of the buildings to one another (building forms, terraces, bridges)
MEDIA
Digital _ Google SketchUp Pro & LayOut / Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 / Adobe Illustrator CS3 / VRay for SketchUp
Analog _ Basswood / Chip Board / Acetate / Laser Cutter
ximity of the buildings to one another (building forms, terraces, bridges)
strator CS3 / VRay for SketchUp
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children’s library downtown tucson, arizona
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This library will house the International Collection of Children’s and Adolescent Literature currently housed in the
Education Building at The University of Arizona.
Design Concept: By pulling the building in on all sides, it becomes an object set in between the two
neighboring buildings. The central vertical circulation space opens upward to a large
skylight, creating a light-well that allows natural light to enter from above. With each
floor increasing in size as the building rises, the overhang of the upper floor provides
shading for the floor below and allows for the use of glazing and outdoor seating.
MEDIA
Digital_ Google SketchUp Pro / Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 / Adobe Photoshop CS3 / Podium for SketchUp
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photochromatic chamber PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Exploration and analysis of natural light behavior with regards to its properties & principles.
Function and use are both instrumental (sight/insight) & iconic (phenomenal/imaginative).
Design Concept: The pheonomena of backlighting is expressed by the layering
of several frames that gradually increase in size. By using
wood, the ‘softness’ of natural lighting is enhanced by the
‘warm’ quality of the wood.
MEDIA
Analog_ Graphite / Basswood / Laser Cutter
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horizontal span | laboratory project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design, construct, and develop a structural system of horizontal span that supports two concentrated vertical loads. Consists of three stages in which a
constructed iteration will be tested in a load frame and analyzed. Material options include steel and/or wood. Projects are evaluated on their structural
concept, craft, and their load-bearing capacity relative to the project weight (strength-to-weight ratio).
Team: Brittany Wong, Jesse Jobert, & Kelly Rehm
Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our initial design consisted of a basic three-hinged arch.
We chose wood as our primary material and fabricated our own glue-laminated pieces so that we would be able to
curve them accordingly. Each iteration focused on resolving the tension placed on the pin connection.
MEDIA
Analog_ glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet, cable, rod, and tubing
wood & metal shop tools
Iteration-1 Four members (same size), slight upward curve to counteract form bias, steel cables used for tension
Iteration-2 Three members (same size, increased depth), more pronounced upward curve, steel cables attached to metal caps
Iteration-3 Three members (increased depth of middle member), reduced upward curve, steel cables replaced with rods attached to metal caps
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two-way structural system | laboratory project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design, construct, and develop a structural system of horizontal span that supports two concentrated vertical loads. Consists of three stages in which a
constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed. Material options include steel and/or wood. Projects are evaluated on their structural concept, craft,
and their load-bearing capacity relative to the project weight (strength-to-weight ratio). Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 10-pounds.
Team: Brittany Wong, Erik Lindberg, & Kelly Rehm
Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our initial design consisted of a basic jack arch arch with a
keystone. However, for the third iteration, it changed to a system of curved beams. We chose to use wood as our primary
material. The first and second iterations were composed of solid wood pieces, while the third iteration was composed of
glue-laminated pieces.
MEDIA
Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008
Analog_ solid wood: poplar / glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet and cable
wood & metal shop tools
Iteration-1 When the load is applied to the structure, the legs of the jack arch act in compression while the tension cables on the feet
counteract the outward thrust. The legs are reinforced with a steel flitch in order to resist bending.
Iteration-2
The size of the keystone was increased
and bottom slits were added to hold the
steel tongues, locking the legs in place.
Steel shoes were added to better attach
the tension cables.
Iteration-3
Since circular beam systems tend to rotate about their tangent points we relied on the geometry of the
connected beams to resist rotation by pressing against each other. To counteract the ‘folding-in’ action,
we applied steel plates to the upper surface of the joined beam tails with attached tension cables that
extend down, underneath the legs and across, connecting to the opposing members.
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wood cantilever | laboratory project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design, construct, and develop a wood cantilever system to resolve one linear concentrated load in accordance with specific physical conditions
and material constraints in a sound conceptual framework. Consists of two stages in which a constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed.
Wood systems investigated stressed skin, glu-lamination, and light framing. Projects are evaluated on their structural concept, cantilever strategy,
application detail, bearing condition, and undercling detail. Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 40-pounds.
Team: Brittany Wong, James Keller, & Kelly Rehm
Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, the basic concept of this cantilever system is that of a
beam whose material is divided into three longitudinal members that respond to specific stresses while increasing
its effective depth. We chose to investigate the wood system of glu-lamination. Thin-layer lamination creates a
stronger member than a simple board of the same thickness and permits a degree of bending.
MEDIA
Digital_ Google SketchUp Pro
Analog_ solid wood: poplar / glue-laminated timber: poplar, titebond III glue / steel: sheet and rod
wood & metal shop tools
Iteration-1 Iteration-2
Detail of Load Reception/Application
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steel tower | laboratory project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design, construct, and develop a steel system to support a uniform vertical load and resist lateral forces. Consists of two stages in which a constructed
iteration will be tested and analyzed. Structures must be welded to a base plate that will be attached to the testing platform. Projects are evaluated on
their structural concept, craft, connections, efficiency of material use, and overall stability. Weight of constructed projects must not exceed 40-pounds.
Team: Brittany Wong, James Keller, Kelly Rehm, Nick Johnson, & Shayna Farber
Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, we conducted case studies on famous skyscrapers to determine
possible design strategies and the most effective shape for the base and decided on a square plan, while using the John
Hancock Center as a precedent. Since the structure does not taper towards the top, it was necessary to have a hierarchy of
material with there being less at the top and more at the bottom in order to respond to there being less lateral force at the
top than at the bottom. We also implemented into out design other lateral force design strategies, such as triagulation and
diagonal cross-bracing.
MEDIA
Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 / Adobe Illustrator CS3
Analog_ steel: sheet and rod
wood & metal shop tools
Iteration-1 Iteration-2
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concrete arch | laboratory project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Design, construct, and develop a concrete structure for an open air pavilion to support a dead load and uniform live load. Consists of two stages
in which a constructed iteration will be tested and analyzed. Scenarios presented for investigation: slab and beam system, folded plates, single
curvature arch/vault, double curvature synclastic shell, and anticlastic shell. Cast materials can include portland cement or plaster. Reinforcing can
include threaded steel rods or piano wire. Formwork materials can include wood, metal, and other materials. Formwork must be reuseable. Projects
are evaluated on structural concept, clarity of formal expression, economy of means (efficient use of cast, formwork, and reinforcing materials), and
their load-bearing capacity.
Team: Brittany Wong, Clay Calkins, James Keller, Brittany Peters, & Kelly Rehm
Design Concept: After examining the project criteria and testing conditions, our group was assigned to investigate the scenario of an
anticlastic shell. The vault is designed as a two-lobe with a single catenary curve (the “spine”) that spans 60’ with
> 16‘ clearance for the central 40’. The lobes of the vault are formed from ribs that are also catenary curves, rising
from ground and joining the spine. In theory, arches that follow a catenary curve are purely in compression. Where
the symmetric lobes meet the spine the lateral components of their thrust are balanced, while the vertical component
of thrust is approximately matched for each rib -- providing uniform loading for the central 40’of the spine.
MEDIA
Digital_ Autodesk AutoCAD 2008
Analog_ concrete: portland cement (aggregate removed) / sand / fiberglass | steel: rod
wood & metal shop tools
Iteration-1
Iteration-2
Formwork Process
/ sand / fiberglass | steel: rod
Forrmwork Process
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chroma gallery | construction documents Tucson, Arizona
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Create a sophisticated, functional space that will showcase contemporary art by national and local artists. The space must attract buyers, but also serve
as a social venue. The focus must be oncreating a total aesthetic experience through comprehensive significant design. Key program elements include a
sculptural courtyard, upper and lower gallery space, as well as an art viewing room. The site selected is immediately adjacent to the existing Union Pacific
Warehousing Company. Requires intensive research and analysis of the local land use code and international building code requirements. The main focus is
not on the design of the building, but on the production of its construction documents (basic set).
Team: Brittany Wong, Clay Calkins, & Kelly Rehm
Personal Contribution: Document & Page Layout
General Data (G1.00) / ADA Requirements (G1.01) / Egress & Life Safety (G1.02)
Lighting (A2.01) / Restroom Details (A7.01) / Stairs & Ramp Details (A9.01)
MEDIA
Digital_ Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
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water bottle | contour drawing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Contour drawing study of a water bottle. The bottle was then crushed and its deformation was recorded.
The final product is an abstract representation of the crushed bottle.
MEDIA
Analog_ Ink / Graphite
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ame building | contour drawing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Perspective drawing of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering building on The University of Arizona campus.
MEDIA
Analog_ Graphite
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ame building | contour drawing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Perspective drawing of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering building on The University of Arizona campus. Combined three different scales into one composite drawing.
MEDIA
Analog_ Graphite
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arizona stadium | contour drawing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Perspective study of the Arizona Stadium on The University of Arizona campus.
MEDIA
Analog_ charcoal (vine & compressed)
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packing material | drafting
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Orthographic drawing study on packing styrofoam. Examines object’s form through longitudinal and transverse sections cuts.
MEDIA
Analog_ Graphite
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bird of paradise | watercolor
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Painting study on a bird of paradise plant.
MEDIA
Analog_ watercolor (color)
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water bottle model | watercolor
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Painting study on an abstract model of a crushed water bottle.
MEDIA
Analog_ watercolor (grayscale)
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EDUCATION The University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ 05. 2011 College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture NAAB accredited 5-year program Bachelor of Architecture Major GPA: 3.35 / 4.00 Minors: Communication & Classical Civilization Cumulative GPA: 3.31 / 4.00
HONORS The University of Arizona College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture Scholarship 2010 Asian American Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association Scholars Award 2008 - 2011 Dean’s List 5 semesters Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.
National Academic Award & Delta Chapter Scholarship Award 2007
SKILLS Digital > Architectural Google SketchUp Pro & LayOut Autodesk AutoCAD / Autodesk Revit Architecture > Image Editing Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator > Web Design Adobe Dreamweaver / Microsoft FrontPage / Basic HTML > General Windows OS / Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
Analog > Drawing sketching / drafting / rendering graphite / ink / colored pencil / charcoal / watercolor > Modeling wood / plexi-glass / piano wire / plaster / concrete / acetate museum board / chip board / model board / cardboard / foam core laser cutter / small-scale soldering / wood + metal shop tools
EXPERIENCE Computer Lab Monitor 09. - 12. 2010 College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture, The University of Arizona · Helped maintain the equipment and the facility by enforcing lab rules · Offered assistance to lab users with basic questions on common computer applications Multimedia Consultant 04. - 09. 2007
Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR), The University of Arizona · Provided technical support and client referrals in OSCR’s multimedia labs and classrooms · Gave in-depth consultation for clients on project development Web Manager 06. 2006 - 04. 2007 TG & Associates, LLC., Tucson, AZ
· Maintained and developed the company’s website using Dreamweaver and FrontPage · Controlled mass communication process with clients through emails and newsletters
AFFILIATIONS Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. _ Asian-Interest Sorority 12. 2003 - 08. 2008 Delta Chapter, The University of Arizona Alumna Member, Vice President, Philanthropy Chair, Social Chair, Secretary, Webmaster
BRITTANY NICOLE WONG WONG . BR I T TANY. N@GMA I L . COM | HTTP://WWW.U.ARIZONA.EDU/~BNWONG620 TOFTREES AVENUE #258, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803 | c : 520.271.7492
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