MICHELLE

NGUYEN

LANEWAY 2.0: THE ART OF LIVING

A building design for a work-live space for studio artists that
allows one to not only flourish artistically but also maintain
their well-being through a series of easily accessible social
spaces. The project emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the creative process. In addition to five individual
units, the building also includes a collaborative studio space,
three shared terraces, and a public courtyard and gallery.
The model was constructed by hand at a 18:1-0 scale
primarily out of balsa wood, basswood, paper and plywood
(base).
The plans and sections were drawned on AutoCAD while the
renderings were done with a combination of hand drafting
and Photoshop.

ITALO CALVINOS VALDRADA

An illustrated interpretation of Calvinos
reflective city, Valdrada.

BETWEEN THE PLANES

A project in which one was to interpret two given lineweight-less plans
through a three-dimensional structure. The importance of the dynamism of circulation and sunlight was
emphasized.
I chose to create a space in which
amibiguity was a major factor in the
overall experience through the use
of obstructions and numerous transitional thresholds.

HARVEST TO MARKET DIAGRAM

A diagramatic represetation of the procedures and processes taken for blue fin tuna
to arrive at the Japanese marketplace.
Colour, font, and aesthetic were taken into
careful consideration to ensure engaging
and succinct information conveyance.

BUSY BEE PARK

The flora chosen for this particular park design are
all perennial grasses and flowering plants native
to British Columbia. It is an attempt to have the
public understand and appreciate their visual aesthetic.
The model was mainly constructed by hand out of
balsa wood, cardboard, and dried flora.

CUBIC VARIATIONS
A diagramatic exploration of
spatial thresholds through the
use of simple geometric forms.
VARIATIONS OF A SUBTRACTED CUBE - USING GROMETRIC FORM TO HELP DICTATE
THRESHOLDS

INTERPRETING THE HUMAN

HEART
An abstract interpretation of
the human heart inspired by
the organs various valves and
chambers. It was modelled on
Rhino and outputted through
lasercutting.

THE DUNES
Hand drawings of a park designed
for Spanish Banks. The form of
the play structures were inspired
by tidal and wind erosion.
Wire lattice tumbleweeds are
strewn throughout and move with
the direction of the wind and create intricate patterns on the sand.

RITUALS
Acetate and collage on a paper
11 inches x 8.5 inches (x4)

APPARITIONS IN A CROWD
Oil painting on canvas
132 inches x 180 inches

THE SUNKEN SUBURB

3D printed pieces on CNC-milled
topography
Variable dimensions