Jackson Bontty
Work Experience
Studio 804
Graduate Student
Hands-on construction and design-build experience
Curtain wall design and construction leader
HOK
Architectural Intern
Shannon Criss - Professor
785.766.0069
scriss@ku.edu
August 2023 - Present
June 2023 - August 2023
Experience in sports, recreation, and entertainment projects
Involvement in all stages of the design process with a large team
SPACE Architects + Designers + Builders
Project Designer (Internship)
Lead the design of various commercial projects
Correspond with clients and deliver their vision
Anthony Duncan Architect
Junior Associate (Internship)
June 2022 - April 2023
January 2021 - May 2022
Complete residential projects from schematic design to construction sets
Create three-dimensional digital models for design analysis
Awards
AIA St. Louis Scholarship
ArchiSource Drawing of the Year
Shortlisted and published in international competition
2022 - 2024
April - 2022
IES Kansas City Lighting Design Fall - 2021
First place overall for student lighting design competition
Eagle Scout Summer - 2018
Designed and led construction of trail-head sign and map
Involvement
KU Architecture Mentor-ship Program
Assist incoming students with design studio.
Architecture Software Assistant
Assist students of all levels with architecture software.
January 2021 - Present
Spring 2023
Contents
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Skyport
New York + Aviation + Transportation + eVTOL’s
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Marathon Museum
Boston + Channel Glass + Running + Monumental
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Vertigarden
Oklahoma City + Dwelling + Outdoors + Master-plan
Kaw Point Cyclery
Kansas City + Community + Biking + Site Strategy
Movers Lantern
Luminescence + Portability + Constructibility + Paper
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Skyport, NY
Senior Spring 2023
Professor Kapila Silva
Partner Project with Ashlyn Reece
Studio 609: Capstone Studio
Site: Hudson Yards, New York NY
Nestled gracefully within New York’s Hudson Yards, the Skyport stands as a vital and visionary transportation hub. Reshaping transit between New York, Washington, Philadelphia, or Boston with unprecedented efficiency, the vertiport caters to diverse travelers seeking quick connections. Additionally, the vertiport plays a pivotal role in addressing the long-standing transportation gap, connecting Manhattan to nearby airports and fostering interconnectivity between all five boroughs. As a result, the city’s mobility is enhanced, and the communities are drawn closer together.
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8 Introduction $$$$ Growth $$$ Maturity $$ Decline $ Extension R e v enue Time - New amenities - More capacity - The Super Rich - Large Businesses - The Rich - Specific Usage - General Public - Everyday Travelers - Adapted to Other Functions as Backup LincolnTunnel Hudson River Innovative Architecture Multifunctional Arena Convention Center Elevated Public Park Public Space High Density Rich Demographic Diverse Demographics Innovation Acceptance Hudson Yards Site Public Transit N Locate Skyport in a place that will encourage urban connectivity and support the life-cycle. Analyze the life-cycle of a Skyport to determine placement and program.
9 Water Efficient Landscaping Green Urbanism Wind Power Sculpture Garden Natural and Mechanical Ventilation Water Tanks Irrigation from Recycled Water Rainwater Collection Through Structure Wastewater Treatment Potable Water Treatment Heat Pump Geothermal Energy Hot Water Storage Geothermal Radiant Heating Flight Deck Shading High Performance Glazing Smart Node Metering Autonomous Vehicle Charging Roadway eVTOL Charging Import & Export Electricity to Grid Dedicated Off-Site Sub-station Utility Floor Multimodal Transit Connections Subway Bus Bicycle Scooter eVTOL Sustainable Systems Implementation
01. Site Conditions
Locate existing parks, transit, and pedestrian attractions.
02. Future Condition
Study master-plans for Hudson Yards to design for the future.
03. Modify Master-plan
Increase connectivity and pedestrian access to the Hudson River.
07. Connect
Create taxiways to allow for efficient eVTOL circulation.
08. Daylight
Create central opening and shrink sides to allow for more daylight.
09. eVTOL Parking
Insert parking spaces along edges of taxiway where space allows.
10 75’ eVTOL Taxiway Landing Take-off / Landing eVTOL Parking (11) 50’ 60’
Site Javit’s Center The Vessel Subway Station Highline HudsonRiverGreenway W34thStreet The Shed Pier 76 Park Masterplan Office Retail Residential Hotel Public Park Spash Pad Helipads Linear Park for Expansion Subway Station Underground Parking Boat Docks Wind Sculpture Garden
04. Flight Zone
Determine maximum area for safe flight based on FAA requirements.
05. Triangulate
Maximize safety and efficiency to create a working Skyport.
06. Elevate
Raise flight deck for FAA clearance and to keep public park open.
10. Concourse
Wrap eVTOL parking spaces with concourse for passenger integration.
11. Shading + Program
Push in program to allow for shading and to enhance public life.
12. Span
60’ depth exposed truss system to span over the park below.
11 25’ 50’ 75’ 150’ Ø TLOF 130’ Raise Above Public Park Main Lobby Security Admin / ATC Public Amenity Main Entry Restaurants Retail Library Shared Workspace Makerspace Outdoor Elevated Gallery X Truss Castconnex Joints & HSS Steel Tube Y Column Concrete Pile Footing HSS Concrete Filled Tube 600’
4000’ 500’ Prevailing Summer Wind from Southwest Prevailing Winter Wind from Northwest Safety Efficiency Ideal Configuation +
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Main Entrance
Entry Plaza
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Lobby
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Public Park
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Library
Concourse
17 see detail 8 Base Truss see detail 14 see detail 8 see detail 7 see detail 6 see detail 14 see detail 13 see detail 11 see detail 10 see detail 12 see detail 10 see detail 9 see detail 14 see detail 11 see detail 4 see detail 8 see detail 10 see detail 9 see detail 4 see detail 5 see detail 2 see detail 1 see detail 4 see detail 3 Retail Level Public Library Utility Level Diagrid Truss Flight Deck Terminal 001 002 003 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 Glass Panel with White Paper set Between Panes attached with Metal Clips to Sheathing Varying Depth Metal Truss 3’-8” - 7’-8” Custom 4’-7’ Steel Box Beam 5’X12’ Triple Pane Glass Panel Glass Fin Spider-Fitting for 4-Point Fixings Structural Glass FIn 2”X10” Steel Lateral Bracing Steel Column Supporting Curtain Wall 12”X4” Metal Truss 4’ Depth Supply Air Single slot Flow Bar Diffuser 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 030 031 032 033 5’X12’ Triple Pane Glass Panel Glass Fin Spider-Fitting for 4-Point Fixings Structural Glass FIn 2”X10” Metal Truss 3’ Depth Supply Air - Single slot Flow Bar Diffuser Custom 2’X4’-4” Steel Box Beam Return Air Utility Louvers Hybrid Ventilation System Custom 2’X3’ Steel Box Beam Metal Truss 3’ Depth 36” Custom Profile Steel Beam 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 050 051 052 053 054 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 Custom 2’-4” X 2’-5” Steel Box Beam Custom Cast Connex Joint (6 prong) Custom 3’ X 2’-4” Steel Box Beam Custom 4’ X 2‘ Steel Box Beam Custom 3’-3” X 2’ Steel Box Beam Custom 3‘ X 2’ Steel Box Beam Custom 4’ X 2’ Steel Box Beam (2) Custom Cast Connex Joint (6 prong) Custom Cast Connex Jont (4 prong) Aluminum Slat Wood Grain Finish 2”X8” Metal Truss Varying Depth 10” - 6’-4” Metal Truss 36” Depth Return Air Supply Air - Single Slot Flow Bar Diffuser Custom Steel Structural Arch Return Air Duct HSS Perlins 4”X6” HSS Beam 1’X2’ Aluminum Slat Wood Grain Finish Ceiling 2”X8” Custom Curved HSS Beam Custom Cast Connex Joint (4 prong) Custom Stee; Structural Arch 001 002 003 013 014 015 016 010 011 012 025 024 023 026 030 033 031 032 020 021 022 043 044 045 046 047 048 040 041 042 063 064 065 066 060 061 062 053 054 050 051 052 00 01 02 03 04 05 06
Marathon Museum
Junior Fall 2021
Professor Kapila Silva
Individual Studio Project
Studio 508: Materials and Tectonics
Site: Charles River, Boston MA
Approximately, 1100 marathons are run in the United States every year, with over half a million participants. Individual experiences vary, but the event of a marathon brings those experiences together in a celebration of endurance strength. This museum was designed to bring that celebration beyond the finish line, and create a space in which that celebration continues on year round. Being just blocks away from the worlds oldest and most prestigious marathon finish line, this museum pays special attention to Boston by using the yellow and blue colors used on the logo of the Boston Athletic Association.
250’
in ArchiSource
Pocketbook 2022
*Rendering published
Ideas
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05. Interaction Based Track
The active track is wrapped around the building based on how it interacts with the interior galleries
The
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Formation of Site
Imaginary boundaries for the building are formed from the blocks connected to the Boston Marathon Finish Line
02. Forming Journey
main form of the building emphasizes a start and finish sequence. The front is pushed in to draw entry
Site
06. Insert Remaining Program Storage, mechanical space, classrooms, offices, and a multipurpose space fit under the main galleries
Start Finish
Finish Line
03. Insert Experiences
Galleries are placed within the form cascading upwards to emphasize the tiring experience of completing a marathon
04. Connect the Program
Ramps create a path between galleries. Subgalleries on ramps exhibit 8 towns the Boston Marathon passes through
07. Create Shared Egress
Modules connect with museum galleries for egress, and allow for athletes to get on and off the track with ease
08. Roof
The roof of the museum is formed to mimic the waves of the Charles river, and create a shiplike form
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Floor
Floor
25 Floor 3 Floor 4 Floor 5 30’ 30’ 30’ Gallery 1 Champions Circle
Wacotech™ TIMaxGL Fiber Glass Insulation inserted into cavity and hung w/ factory installed hook strip, silicone at top, and continuous transparent tape
26 A B C 6" Diameter Steel Strut Pin Joint 1 2" Blue ACI Translucent Plexiglass Acrylic Sheet Acrylic Sheet Clip 2" Steel Armature Steel Truss 6" Concrete Slab Poured on 2" 20 Gauge Galvanized G-60 Zinc Coated Composite Steel Decking Thermosoft ®Radiant Heated Mat w/ 1 8" cable and fiberglass mat laid in 10' rows w/ 1 2" Screed Primer Recycled Black 1-3mm SBR Granules MDI Based Polyeruthane Binder 18-20% Peroxide Cured EPDM Granules Blue Colored epiQ TRACKS® X1000 Single Cast Sealer White Latex Based Marking Paint Wide Flange Beam Connector Plate Concrete Pile 2' Reinforced Concrete 6" Concrete Slab Polished Concrete Floor Metal Downspout 2.75"
Bendheim Azur™ Thermal Performance Coated Channel Glass Connector Thermosoft ® Radiant Heated Mat w/ 1 8" cable and fiberglass mat laid in 10' rows w/ 1 2" Screed 3" Rigid Foam Insulation 2" 20 Gauge Galvanized G-60 Zinc Coated Composite Steel Decking Section A A
27 Steel Truss @ 2'6" Intervals Metal Drain Pan Metal Drain Waterproofing Membrane Protection Board Microfab™ Filler Root Barrier Aquamat™ Jardin Capillary Mat Sopradrain™ 10g Drainage Panel Filter Cloth Sopraflor™ Growing Medium EPS Geofoam Infill Surface Mounted Cableview® Railing System cable Screed Metal Downspout 5" Diameter Bendheim Azur™ Thermal Performance Coated Channel Glass 2.75" Wacotech™ TIMaxGL Fiber Glass Insulation inserted into cavity and hung w/ factory installed hook strip, silicone at top, and continuous transparent tape Recessed Track Lighting Metal Flashing Metal Gutter EPS Rigid Foam Insulation Metal Flashing EPS Rigid Foam Insulation Steel Perlin Steel Truss at 2'6" Intervals White Painted Gyp Ceiling Steel Framing for Gyp Ceiling Roofinox® Terne Coated Stainless Steel at 1:12 Pitch OSB Panel Sheathing Steel Truss @ 2'6" Intervals Metal Drain Pan Metal Drain Waterproofing Membrane Protection Board Microfab™ Filler Root Barrier Aquamat™ Jardin Capillary Mat Sopradrain™ 10g Drainage Panel Filter Cloth Sopraflor™ Growing Medium EPS Geofoam Infill Surface Mounted Cableview® Railing System Metal Downspout 5" Diameter Bendheim Azur™ Thermal Performance Coated Channel Glass 2.75" Wacotech™ TIMaxGL Fiber Glass Insulation inserted into cavity and hung w/ factory installed hook strip, silicone at top, and continuous transparent tape Recessed Track Lighting Metal Flashing Metal Gutter EPS Rigid Foam Insulation Metal Flashing EPS Rigid Foam Insulation Steel Perlin Steel Truss at 2'6" Intervals White Painted Gyp Ceiling Steel Framing for Gyp Ceiling Roofinox® Terne Coated Stainless Steel at 1:12 Pitch OSB Panel Sheathing Track Section B B C
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Waterfront
Vertigarden
Senior Fall 2022
Professor Eddy Tavio
Individual + Group Project
Studio 608: Urban Dwelling
Site: Oklahoma City, OK
As populations grow larger and cities become more dense, it grows ever more important to study what the future of urban living might be. Myself and 32 students worked as a team to imagine what a typical American city could look like if it were designed to house 10,000 new residents in its core. Vertigarden aims to fit into the master-plan by combing the comfortable living arrangements and outdoor space typically associated with suburban areas, with the amenities and high density found in cities in an effort to draw residents into the urban core.
250’
Current Condition
Desolate land south of urban core as a result of a failed master-plan. Development of a central green space provides a base for a new urban design.
Core to Shore Master-plan
Create high density with 32 unique urban dwelling projects providing a variety of housing experiences leading from the current city core to Oklahoma River.
Back Yard
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Vertigarden
Oklahoma City - Image by Google Earth
Image produced by peers as part of master-plan
Place site in a dense location with close proximity to public space
Extrude to a height correlating to its surrounding urban context
Push people into the North Park district central green spine
Pull back north facade to bring light and space into adjacent massing
Insert semi-private space as the “top-yard” and “bottom-yard”
Connect outdoor space to private units with oversized balconies
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05. Program
06. Private Space
03. Invite
04. Carve
02. Raise
01. Locate
34 Typical Residential Floor A Unit A B Unit B 1 B B A A C C Unit A 1-2 Occupants - 1250 sf Unit B 2-4 Occupants - 1650 sf
35 30’ 15’ N C Unit C 1 Lounge 1 A A B B C C Unit C 3-4 Occupants - 2450 sf
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Kaw Point Cyclery
Sophomore Spring 2021
Professor Shannon Criss
Individual Studio Project
Studio 209: Site and Context
Site: Kaw Point, Kansas City KS
Located in Wyandotte County Kansas, Kaw Point sits at the convergence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. Arriving to the site is unappealing and virtually inaccessible to any mode of transit other than cars. The areas surrounding Kaw Point are either heavily industrialized or under served communities, providing the opportunity to create a community center which positively impacts these areas. The site is re-imagined to fit the needs of cyclists and pedestrians, the Cyclery provides a place to get and maintain a bicycle. These factors combined increase health and job access in the area.
200’
Archives
Bioswale
Bike Park Area for bicycle instruction and skills practice
01. Footprint
The building footprint is raised and formed around natural pathways within the park
Gallery / Entry Paved Bike Path
Storage and exhibition of important community artifacts
Physically separate the a difference in program
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Northeast Section
02. Opening
Path Rain Garden
Multi-use Path
Scenic route which connects to trails outside of Kaw Point
Kansas River Converges with the Missouri river which forms Kaw Point
Opening the form to emphasize program within the building
03. Program
A space for archives connects the two forms and emphasizes linear circulation
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Floor 1
1. Bike Path
2. Lobby
3. Lockers
4. Coffee Shop
5. Rental Shop
6. Bike Kitchen
7. Bathrooms
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Kansas River
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Floor 2
1. Above Lobby
2. Mechanical
3. Storage
4. Lounge
5. Archives
6. Office
7. Event Space
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8. Garden
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Bike Kitchen
Entry
Under Archives
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Movers Lantern
Junior Fall 2021
IES Kansas City
Individual Project
Lighting Design Competition
First Place
Inspired by the do-it-yourself construction of “Ikea”, this lamp can be completely assembled with just an allen wrench. The Movers Lantern, or “Flyttlykta” in Swedish, folds flat for easy setup and storage on the go. Lamp shades are made from a high quality single ply museum board, and are unrolled and attached to wooden dowels which protrude from them. The main light source for this lamp is an eight foot long LED light strip which extends up the middle support. The simplistic design also allows for repeatability with smaller table lamps or single shade floor lamps to match.
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01. Transport
As a college student moving between two places year after year, a thin design was best for transport
02. Unfold
Wooden dowels attached to the base rod twist out and are tightened in place as support for the lamp shades
03. Diffuse
Single ply museum board wraps around the lamp at varying distances to diffuse the bright LED’s
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thank you.
- Jackson Bontty
