Architectural Portfolio

Tam Trinh Architectural Portfolio

My work explores architecture as social infrastructure, where climate, culture, and collective well-being shape spatial systems. I am interested in civic environments that foster public health, education, and community identity through material and environmental intelligence.

+1 786 852 0227

Miami, FL

LinkedIn | Tam (Tammy) Trinh

EDUCATION

University of Miami

Bachelor of Architecture

• Recipient of the Singer Scholarship covering full-tuition

• Member of Foote Fellow Honors Program

• GPA: 3.96

Expected Graduation 2027

EXPERIENCE

Architectural Intern

Stantec Architecture

• Maintained 3+ BIM Models for Business Development projects focusing in Residential and Medical Building Office sector

• Drafted and arranged 4+ official RFQs for project pursuits

• Collaborated with senior designers to develop required materials for schematic and concept design development, including architectural drawings, physical models, digital renderings, ...etc

• Software: Rhino, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS

Teaching Assistant

ARC 230 - Building Technology | Under Professor Edgar Sarli’s guidance

• Assisted in instruction of architectural building technologies, including structural systems (steel, concrete, wood)

• Guided 100+ students in developing construction details related to building envelopes, wall assemblies, roofing systems, waterproofing, and thermal performance

• Led lab sessions to assist with material selection, structural logic, and environmental systems coordination

Lab Assistant

B.E. & W.R. Miller BuildLab

• Evaluate and organize 20+ 3D prints and lasercuts files per week

• Maintain Ultimaker 3D printers, resin printers and Boss lasercutters daily

• Aided students with personal and academic projects using Illustrator, Rhino, Autocad and Lightburn

• Oversee and record sales of materials (plywood, chipboard, acrylic, PLA, TPU,...etc)

project description

Location: Deering Estate, Miami, FL

Type: Cultural Complex

Partner: Mirna Obeid Fall 24’

The Deering Passage 01

The design transforms the existing dock into a vibrant walkway that seamlessly integrates nature, history, and community. Anchored by key programmatic elements, including an administrative building, gallery, demo lab, lecture hall, and classrooms, the project fosters education and interaction. Preservation of the site’s lush tree canopy is central to the design, with punctures in walls framing views of significant flora, inviting visitors to engage with the natural environment. Shaded loggias, stone-paved courtyards, and outdoor seating create spaces for gathering and reflection, enhancing community interaction. The project culminates in a serene amphitheater overlooking the water, symbolizing the connection between built and natural environments.

Artifacts Against Nature Urban

Deering Estate - nature and discovery

Lecture Hall | Demonstration Lab

Section Perspective

Node Learning Within Nature

2.Purlins 1x3 24” O.C

3.Fascia

4.Sub-Fascia 2x4

5.Soffit

6.Oolitic Limestone Cladding 3”

7.Mortar

8.Vertical Reinforced Rebar 1” dia.

9.12” CMU Block

10.Insulation 4”

11.Interior Wood Finish

12.Ooured Concrete Header

13.Poured Concrete Sill

14.Horizontal Reinforced Rebar (3 runs.)

1.Coral Colored Ludowici Tiles ( 9” x 13 1/4”)

2.Oolitic Limestone Cladding 3”

3.Exposed Poured Concrete

4.Poured Concrete Header

5.Poured Concrete Sill

6.Wood Floor Finish

7.2 x 4 Wood Flooring

8.Load-bearing Oolitic Limestone

9.Key Largo Limestone Paving 10.Bedding Course

project description

Location:Bill Baggs Cape Coral State Park

Type: Art Studio Fall 25’

Biscayne Atelier is conceived as a lightweight art studio embedded within the protected landscape of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. The project explores the dialogue between making and nature — where the act of artistic production becomes inseparable from its coastal environment. The atelier unfolds as a sequence of compressed and expanded spaces that frame views, control light, and choreograph movement toward the water. Wood framing and corrugated roofing reference vernacular coastal structures, while flexible interior partitions and built-in furnishings support a range of artistic practices, from solitary study to collaborative workshops. The project ultimately positions the atelier as an experiential continuum — a space where landscape, structure, and creative process merge into one fluid environment.

Biscayne Atelier 02

corrugated roofing

adjustable aperture

sheathing and furniture

retractable canopy

project description

Location: Senegal

Type: Education, Competition Submission

Partner: Denise Huang Fall 24’

Maison Mamba Nursery School

Maison Mamba Nursery is a kindergarten proposal in Senegal that reinterprets the traditional West African game of “Mamba” as an architectural generator. The project draws from the game’s circular movement, collective participation, and spatial rhythm to create a learning environment rooted in play, culture, and community identity. The design organizes classrooms, administrative offices, and shared dining spaces around a central courtyard — a protected communal heart that encourages interaction, storytelling, and outdoor learning. Deep overhangs, perforated facades, and locally sourced materials create a breathable envelope suited to Senegal’s hot climate.

Administrative Office & Infirmary

Capacity: 4 teachers & 1 school official

Infirmary: 3 beds & storage medication

Lounge Area

Classrooms (5) & Cafeteria

Capacity: 24 students / class

Cafeteria: 40 students / meal

Centralized bathroom & kitchen

Central Garden & Playground

Community Garden & Sandbox Playstructures from recycled tires Communal Well for Water

Bamboo Rafters (10 cm diameter

Bamboo Columns (15cm diameter)

Detail 1

Nature NurturesBamboo as a Catalyst

project description

Location: Kendall, FL

Type: Healthcare Fall 25’

Kendall Center for Medical Excellence

The Kendall Medical Outpatient Center is designed as a “Center for the pursuit of holistic well-being,” integrating advanced medical services with a deeply rooted commitment to the local community and the healthcare professionals who serve it. The site plan promotes active community use through a proposed soccer field, a public event lawn, and a running trail surrounding an existing lake. The design employs evidencebased design to mitigate common stressors like work overload and emotional fatigue. Located at the intersection of Kendall Drive and 874 State Road, the project serves as an “Urban Link” between surrounding residential housing and local amenities like the Boy’s & Girl’s Club and K-Land Park.

Hierarchy of Sanctuaries

1.Medical Office Building Drop-off

2.Emergency Department Drop-off

Main Outpatient Center Lobby

Elevator Lobby

3.Emergency Department Lobby 8.Pharmacy

4.Exam Rooms - Tech Suite

5.Emergency Vehicle Parking

Generator

cafe & community outreach specialized outpatient floor emergency department & lobby

Floor - Public Amentities

Morning Run 12pm: Clinic Appointment 3pm: Cafe & Gathering

Medical Planning Modules

Any further inquiries on any of the projects are welcomed at tammymt1910@gmail.com