Nguyen Uyen Trinh (Trisha) Pham

Interior Architecture

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Embracing a vibrant life journey, I recognize the profound significance each space holds. In my perspective, interior design transcends mere aesthetic appeal; it is a harmonious fusion of visual allure and intricate functionality tailored to meet the users' needs. At the core of all my designs lies a distinctive message and narrative, driven by the belief that every space has a purpose and rationale. I contend that the strategic use of shapes and colors imparts intrinsic value, contributing to the creation of spaces that offer enriching experiences for their users.

Arch.AVWA Community Center for Vietnamese Immigrants | Curved Facade

Bamboo louvers facade draws inspiration from the elegant and organic curves associated with women's forms. As the community center collaborates with the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA), it serves as a symbolic and tangible connection to the values and mission of AVWA. Bamboo, with its natural strength and flexibility, reflects the resilience and adaptability of women within the Vietnamese community.

In essence, the use of bamboo louvers inspired by women's curves goes beyond mere aesthetics; it aims to create a meaningful and culturally resonant architectural statement, fostering a sense of identity, connection, and inclusivity within the community space.

Arch.AVWA Community Center for Vietnamese Immigrants | Library

Library joinery details

The Chinese Museum of Art

Driven by a curiosity to unravel the exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary art, the Chinese art museum captivates visitors with its striking use of bold Chinese colors and the iconic shape of traditional Chinese fans. Situated in the heart of Melbourne, Chinatown, the museum serves as a unique crossroads where Western and Asian cultures converge, honoring and embracing the rich traditions of China.

The Vivid Sponge

This project demonstrates that my design concept is not only highly aesthetic but also interested in its function in accordance with the needs of the user. The tinted glass windows will serve diverse functions in multiple places. To become a part of the the Swinburne University of Technology, the student village evolve mutually identifying features with the university. The Shared House is partly inspired and formed by vesicular openings on the university facade

The Metro Station

Using visual graphic elements, such as images or diagrams, as a means to guide and assist users in understanding or interacting with a system, interface, and information. The graphic serves as a visual aid to enhance user experience and help them navigate through the direction more effectively.

Acknowledgement of Country

The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

We extend our acknowledgement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, real-life clients, and knowledge keepers, who have contributed to our own education diversity and growth. We will continue to ensure that staff and students respectfully honour ancestral connection to Country and Place in everything that they do.

We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.