PORTFOLIO Jennifer Rogers
PROJECTS
Cancer 1 Children’s Center
York 2 New Advertising Agency
Sweet Springs 3 Old Hotel & Spa
FLW 4 Taliesin: School of Architecture
Reader 5 Easy Newspaper Company
Modeling 6 Elite Agency
Design 7 Digital Experiment (Revit)
8 Sketching Assignments
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Children’s Cancer Center DIRTT Sponsored Studio Competition - Honorable Mention ASID IDEAS Competition Entry
Keeping Imagination Alive Every child wants to be able to lie under the stars, run through the trees, and build a tree house with their dad. However, many children who are diagnosed with cancer are forced to remain indoors for their own health and safety. Children’s Cancer Center of Sweet Springs brings the magic of the outside world inside. Beautiful trees and painted ceilings allow them to create their own imaginary world while under careful watch of nurses and doctors. Children can feel as if their whole experience is happening inside a giant tree house; with lots of room for friends and toys! A tree house gives the illusion of living among the trees while still having a sense of safety and security. Children Cancer Center’s mission is to not only create a home away from home, but to also create a dream where the child can shape their imagination and never stop playing, no matter the diagnosis.
Living Breathing Wall by DIRTT
DIRTT wall system used behind the nurse’s station. Wall mounted tiles can be switched out based on color preference. A chalkboard or wipeable surface, for kids to draw on, is shown and an electronic touch screen that can display movies or be used as a wireless gaming system is on the far right of the section.
LED Globe Light (Waterproof and cordless) by Brookstone
Smart Panel Wall (healthcare) by DIRTT
Patient Room Requirements: 1. Child’s bed is visible from a nurse’s station. 2. Visual connection to the exterior without straining the neck. 3. View and control of their own television.
DIRTT wall system used in Patient Rooms. Colorful glass panels are a fun feature.
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1. Lobby 2. Receptionist 3. Courtyard 4. Cafeteria 5. Patient Room 6. Nurse’s Station 7. Doctor’s Offices 8. Consultation Rooms 9. Operating Rooms 10. Sun Room 11. ICU 12. Chemo/Dialysis Room 13. Nurse’s Lounge 14. Amphitheater 15. Learning Kitchen 16. Art Studio 17. Movie Theater 18. Salon/Spa 19. Laundry Room 20. Chapel 21. Coloring Tree 22. Tree House 23. Playground 24. Interactive Panel 25. Storage 26. Public Bathrooms 27. Kitchen
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New York Advertising Agency
Following & Understanding Sun Paths
Due to the large amount of windows in the building, it would be very easy for the space to become over-heated. I studied daylighting paths during the Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, and Winter Solstice at 9am, 12pm, and 4pm to gain a better understanding for how the light enters the space. I determined that there were certain areas that recieved the majority of the sun, no matter the time or season. The floor plan developed a hierarchy of spaces based on occurances of the sun paths. If an area requires shading a space is pulled out; if it requires sun, it is pushed out towards the light. Different levels work together to allow this to happen efficiently. Re-purposed materials are present throughout the space; this building thrives on sustainability and the reuse of items such as milk crates and shipping pallets directly effects that. Use of plants and green floor covering allow the air being circulated to improve indoor air quality naturally. Windows that open and close will allow for natural cross ventilation in the summer while keeping the humidity low of green house gases and evaporating water. In the winter, the large windows will help draw sun in and heat the space naturally. Green ceiling canopies can be arranged so that more light is let in during these months. The wings on both sides of the buildings gather grey water and collect rain water, filter them, and then through a pressure system disperse clean water to the green floor covering. Grey water could even be reused for specific plumbing.
spring equinox
Sun Path Studies - NYC 9:00 am
summer solstice
fall equinox
winter solstice
white plastic milk crate fescue grass white plastic grating burlap cloth lightweight growth metal wire ground cover plants
Recycled Milk Crates - Ceiling
Reconfigurable Seating - Repurposed Pallets
spring equinox
Sun Path Studies - NYC 4:00 pm
summer solstice
fall equinox
winter solstice
Concept Diagram plan view
Concept Diagram section view
“Pop up” Meeting Area
Open Conference
Associate’s Space Cafeteria Seating
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Old Sweet Springs Hotel & Spa NEWH Competition Hospitality Design Competition Entry Work featured in Lisa Tucker’s new book
Restore Knowledge & Regain Life Placing smooth, modern elements with rough, old ones takes a balance. Both elements of the design should be visible without overpowering the other. They need to be equally layered throughout the space. When a network of layers is created it brings together unique cuisines, cultures, relaxations, and new reflections. When new fabrics are introduced into a restored historic building they need to compliment the age and beautyt; it should bring about a sense of weightlessness.
First Floor - not to scale
CFC certified wood, refurbished and restored to original luster Design Tex - Grove in Sun (environmental design and extreme performance) 10’ A.F.F.
The Company Store - Green Earth Percale Bedding in Silver
The wood casing is all locally grown and polished with low VOC varnish. It is custom built to fit inside each unique room’s dimensions and arches.
Natural Spring water is pumped from the ground to fill the Hotel’s famous pools and spa. You have the choice of natural warm spring water, salt water, or cold spring water.
Design Tex - React in Mountain (environmental design and extreme performance) Eco Friendly Flooring - Travertine (best with surfaces that will get wet) The Tile Shop - Cremna Noce Brushed (travertine) CFC certified wood, refurbished and restored to original luster
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Taliesin: FLW School of Architecture
Horizontal + Vertical Connections To begin the Frank Lloyd Wright project we started exploring the different ways to arrange Froebel blocks. I then diagramed these drawings into partiis which formed my floor plans. As I was working out my diagrams a vertical and horizontal pattern began to appear frequently; a similar pattern that can be seen in FLW’s sculptures. The persistent vertical and horizontal movement created my overarching design that is seen strongly in the gallery on the second floor. The hanging vertical plane turns an open public space into a space with a sense of enclosure. The plans show an importance of communal spaces for mulitcultural students along with a place for privacy. International students need a place to be able to have friends stay over, cook together, study, do work, etc. The Froebel blocks exercise allowed me to determine which spaces would work as communal spaces by determining the relationship with private spaces. Throughout my enitre design I consistently focused on FLW’s vertical and horizontal movement, incorporating my custom casework, keeping original materials, and creating a universal design for international students.
First Floor F F & E + Furniture Selections C-1. Beverly Upholstered Dining Chair in Espresso by Restoration Hardware. Dimensions: seat, 19”H; 23”W x 26”D x 39”H. Espresso Finish. Solid Maple legs. C-2. 11513-M Aussie by David Edward. Maple Wood with Upholstered back. T-3. Cubicle Bent Glass Coffee Table by Modern Euro Design. Rectangular clear glass top. W26”x D26”x H19” T-5. Bent Glass Two-Tiered Coffee Table by Euro Modern Design. Model: BH-BHC26. Glass table top with durable construction.
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White Glossy Glass
90 degree Angle Support System Suspended Ceiling Application
Continuous Bended Glass Etched White Glass
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Easy Reader Newspaper Company Inscape Sponsored Studio Competition 3 Person Group Project
Layers
Easy Reader has stacks and stacks of paper throughout their old office; we interpreted this as layers of history and layers of stories with layers of life. Over time each stack developed its own hierarchy of current news over old news and developed high and low points. The hierarchy of layering throughout the office is based on position and individual color type. The “Power of 9” emphasizes the importance of grouping similar individuals, having communal spaces, creating a friendly environment, and knowing what your purpose is. As different groups’ layers intersect, an “impact zone” is created, or an opportunity for a graphic, unique feature, or collaboration space. The movement is based on high points of interaction vs. low points, people are encouraged to move through collaboration zones (high points) instead of the quiet areas (low points). There is a wide variety of collaboration between the employees, clients, and managers to create a feeling of community. The floor plan is reorganized to maximize day lighting from the front, back, and overhead windows with Mecca shades to help filter light in. Task lighting is layered in so that each space can be adjusted no matter the location. Each desk has adjustable innovative panels so that the desired level of privacy or openness can be personalized. The space was also arranged so that maximum ventilation through wind can occur. Wind blows West to East so by allowing it to move in that direction and then up through the skylights hot air will be sucked out and fresh air can help cool the space down.
Concept Diagrams
We were given the task to come up with an “innovative” feature that could be used throughout the office with Inscape materials. We chose to create movable panels that could be customized to the height the employee desired. Based on our color studies of “Orange, Blue, Green, and Gold people’ they require different levels of vision, communication, concentration, and privacy. These panels can help control the majority of those details. We then designed an easy pressure screw system to hold the piece together.
Innovative Desk with Movable Panels
Innovative Conference Table “Stitch” Diagram -- Line Movement
80% Rule
-Stop eating when you’re 80% full -Eat your smallest meal in the evening and nothing after that -Encourage healthy foods and lots of greens
Right Tribe
-Private places to go -De-clutter everything -Promote positive things that have happened -Similar colors -Surround yourself with the right friends who support healthy behavior
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Family First
-Create a comforting environment where people will want to go -Open atmosphere -Work on having positive relationships with co-workers
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Move Naturally
-Space to move -Communal storage space, not just desks -Spread out communal areas with space to sit -Move to places you need to go without thinking about it
Plant Slant
-Plants brought into the office -Encourages a healthy diet of greens -Adds color and life to the office space
Power of 9 - Blue Zones
Wine at 5
-Communal areas for whole office -Casual glass of wine with friends increases life and brings coworkers together on a more personal level
Down Shift
-Keep clutter organized -Create quiet spaces -Stress less
Belong
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-Open pod groupings -No one desk by itself without a co-worker nearby -Open office work plan allows for a sense of belonging
Know Your Purpose
-Place to show off accomplishments -Mission statement -Why you come in to the office every day -Encourage individual values, gifts, and talents
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Elite Modeling Agency 1st Place - Senior One-Week Projects
Emerge
For this project we were put into a group and tasked with creating our own firm, motto, business cards and marketing materials. We chose the name Prestige because of what we, as designers, strive for. Elite Modeling Agency is a high-end company that not only hires models but produces ads and modeling campaigns. The lobby, on any given day, can invite guests or photgraphers, allow a casual conversation, become the hot spot for a new runway show, transform a girl into a model, or host the slickest party NY has seen. The concept of “emerge” is derived around the unique structure over the runway. It acts like butterfly’s wings being released and opened from a cocoon; just like the spruced up model emerging from hair and makeup to walk down the runway. LIghting plays an essential factor when the lobby space is being transitioned for different events. Sleek white materials contrast gracefully against the old brick and wood floors of the original building. Everything in the space is kept simple with smooth, modern elements and translucent materials. A balance between private and public is a key component of space planning.
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Circulation Diagram
“Emerge” Concept Diagram
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Digital Design Experiment Work Featured on VT Website
Sea Anemone
A Coral Reef shows life and breath without having a face. It is a rigid structure with no control of the movement of its tentacles. The path of currents in the Great Barrier Reef in the Pacific Ocean vary greatly. They cause an ever changing and constant movement on the floor. The creatures tend to be responsive but not conscious to the life around them; similar to phototropism. Sea Anemones become a volumetric, habitable space with lots of movement and a home to some. When first analyzing the path of the currents I noticed the different, yet adjacent, paths first. I applied these to the over arching sculpture, the path. Then movement was added through a 3-D factor after studying what happens to the tentacles under the conditions of different pressures of water movement. The result was a fluid shape that visitors could move under and look at from above. As somebody moves under the structure and then out in to the open space a compress and release feeling occurs; the individual tentacles took on this life form also. When a bit map was applied to the sculpture covered in tentacles the path of the current became compressed as it “moves” over the human and is then released into the open as it moves up the wall. Likewise, the tentacles are packed closely together and follow the current over the obstacle and then move freely and grow taller with the release from the pressure of the current. The density of the tentacles decrease as the sculpture moves from right to left and up the wall. The basic structure of a tentacle was created from a spline. It follows the rule that if the sculpture is thin and densely packed then the tentacle is close to its base and short. If it is open and wide then the tentacle is standing tall, long and angled out to the side to indicate free movement. The whole space is a physical experience where somebody can feel as if their movement through the space and an invisible current is what’s causing the tentacles to move how they are. The structure and materials of the tentacle are meant to be light and fluid to create movement even through a non-moving sculpture. Like a fish is drawn to the anemone for protection, a visitor is drawn to the sculpture to experience movement through the space and interact with it.
Major current paths over the Great Barrier Reef
Highlighted currents
Sculpture form based off of currents and a Sea Anemone’s reaction to them
Compression & Release: As the structure moves across the space the “tentacles” grow longer, lift higher, and develop more of a freeflowing angle. The density decreases as the structure gets wider, similar to a sea anemone in calm water.
Light gauge aluminum metal frame. The inverted L-shape allows the frame to appear less bulky while protecting against warp.
Punctures in frame so that neighboring structures can be attached easily.
Elevation of row of tentacles
Plan of tentacles on flat Bit Map
Bit Map
“Tentacles” are created out of clear acrylic tubes and shaped into a spline. They can then be lit up at the end so that the overall structure comes to life.
L-shaped tab on the back of the frame screws into the “tentacle” form. This secures it to the frame and can be placed on any place of the metal frame.
A solid metal rod supports the end (or middle depending on the length) of the acrylic shape and helps it keep its shape.
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Sketching
Jennifer Rogers Class of 2012 VIrginia Tech 329 South Wind Rd. Ruxton, MD 21204 jennifer.e.rogers3@gmail.com 410-812-9123