PORT-FO-LIO ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN
University of Memphis . Undergraduate . Jan. 2017
University of Memphis . Undergraduate . Joel Jassu
“The goal of a designer is to listen, observe, understand, sympathize, empathize, synthesize, and glean insights that enable him or her to ‘make the invisible visible.’ –Hillman Curtis
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WTFM Theatre. FA 15 Prof. J. Thompson
Nature Center. SP 16 Prof. Jim Williamson
Mid-South Coliseum. FA 16. Prof. J. Davis
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Table of Contents
Kit of Parts. FA 14 Prof. Andrew Parks
Landscape X. FA 14 Prof. Andrew Parks
Micro House. SP 15 Prof. Josh Jackson
Bryce Corporation. Competition Entry
Design+Fabrication Travel Sketches
ARCH 2711 - Architecture Design Studio 1 Kit of Parts The design explores the possibility of carefully arranging simple geometric shapes from a kit of parts by pushing and pulling in both horizontal and vertical axes to create a simply but unique design. As a result, the base plane gives an invitation by reaching out by length and creating habitable space by gently changing levels. Light is brought into the different spaces by very narrow slits that focus light in a particular direction at different times of the day.
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The arrangement of the vertical plane creates public and private space and hangs over the base plane to offer interaction with the earth and bring in light without revealing the source. The vertical supports the horizontal plane and ultimately stands out as a hierarchial element.
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Kit of Parts. FA14 Prof. Andrew Parks Section C-C
ARCH 2711 - Architecture Design Studio 1 Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Space Project Location: University of Memphis
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With the enormous amount of nature that can be experienced in this very seemingly uninviting place, the design seeks to explore the possibility of creating a new place that is inviting and attractive to enable users to be drawn to experience the overwhelming peace of the place. The cross-walks through the site celebrate the natural paths people take as they walk through the site besides the existing formal sidewalks as well as connection the site to the main traffic entry points.
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Land Scape X. FA 14 Prof. Andrew Parks Site Section
ARCH 2712 - Architecture Design Studio 2 Micro house Project Location: Binghamton , Memphis, TN
Conceptual Diagrams
Considering the fact that community is very important to an emotionally broken person, the design focuses on creating a sense of community both in the interior and exterior by creating very open spaces that receive a lot of natural light. The interior has a main central space that connects the upper loft area and the first floor. It extends out to create a semi interior-exterior space that further connects to the exterior deck (public community).
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In order to create a sense of security and privacy, a more enclosed porch was incorporated to the right, next to the east entrance which could be used for more private and intimate conversations.
.2 Exterior Perspective Micro House. SP 15 Prof. Josh Jackson
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Loft Plan South Elevation
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Legend 1. Welcome/Entry 2. Office 3. Kitchen + Living 4. Private meditation 5. Outdoor seating 6. Bedrooms 1
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ARCH 3713 - Architecture Design Studio 3 Soulsville Story Telling Theathre Project Location: Soulsville USA
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After several weeks of immersing ourselves into the Soulsville community, I began to notice that there was a common thread through the stories that people told. Everyone in the community wanted something better because they had great hopes in their neighborhood. Even with all the struggles that the community has gone through over several years there was still love and compassion for the neighborhood. From the positive response from interviews, casual conversations, celebrations at the Soulsville festival and simply being in the community, I began to question if there was an underlying beauty in the community that ought to be celebrated that is completely contrary to the blight in the community and lots of people leaving. Out of this passion to celebrate the community, the design takes inspiration from a crushed yet beautiful aluminum can that is a metaphor for the beauty beneath the foundations of Soulsville.
Kit of Parts. SP 14 Prof. Andrew Parks Section
The can tells a story to someone who looks at it. Even without notice it is already engaging.
Random selected can with prospected to be turned into an architectural translation.
Abstraction of the shape. Just like the opening of the can, The glass opening on the North facade wraps around the corner to engage both Mclamore and College St.
The void then becomes translated into the main entrance that would connect the building to the termination of Mclamore street - The building becomes part of the Mclamore street experince.
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All the materials used on the interior can be reused and recycled. These include concrete, wood and Interface carpet. The patterns on the interface carpet mimic natural patterns like stone texture to allow the users have a connection to nature.
The “Ribbon� ties the street, building and site together as well as creating spacial experiences in the interior.
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As the Ribbon penetrates through the interior, it folds to creates different experiences. It later becomes a sculpture at the termination of College St.
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Interior Lobby
All the exterior materials are light colored to reduce the amount of heat gain. All these materials can also be recycled for later use.
Exterior Perspective
After a series of studies on how shadows are cast on this facade through out the year. The curtain wall system is shaped in such a way that during the winter, the sun would be able to be received without any obstructions and during the summer, the sun rays would be shielded since the curtain wall takes on the shape of the cast shadows.
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Site Plan + First Floor Plan
Legend 1. Entry Lobby 2. Office 3. Restaurant 4. Practice Theatre
5. Main Theatre 6. Community Room 7. Storytelling Corridor 8. Collaboration Room
ARCH 3714 - Architecture Design Studio 3 Nature Center Project Location: Germantown, TN The Litcherman Nature Center was a very unique project in many respects. The entire project was hand drawn which allowed me to explorer the design process in a very special way. The design takes inspiration from the blue heron bird which is a pre-dominant bird at the site. The flight pattern of the bird inspired the plan proportions and direction which also responds to the site to capture maximum view on the site.
Site Selection
Concept Development
In order to perfectly blend with the immediate surrounding, the project barely touches the ground creating a habitat for water animals. The roof profile allows birds to nest at the same time giving shelter to the human occupants.
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Finally, the entire structural system takes on a very organic positions and size proportions to blend with the surrounding trees.
Nature Center. SP 16 Prof. Jim Williamson Section Development
Hand drawn 24x72 Final Presentation Board
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Mid-South Coliseum Project Location: Memphis, TN
Much of the concrete bowl is reused as well as the concrete fins. The bowl is used as seating and the fins still provide structural stability.
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$60 - 161 Ave. Income
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The design rethinks the entry experience by opening up the west entrance to create an outdoor auditorium. The opening is on axis with the curved road to celebrate the curve. There is a large common space that goes through the center with surrounding support programs like classrooms, studios and mini theaters.
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13.4 - 27% Unemployment 19 - 30% Below power line 30.4 Average age 75% African American $30,000 Av. annual income Demographic Disconnect
Program Response
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This was the first initial sketch exploring the possibility of utilizing the basement level of the stadium which was previously used as service space for an outdoor theatre as well as the lobby/gathering space.
Mid-South Coliseum. FA 16. Prof. J. Davis
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The sketch also shows how the existing building would be divided to cater for the program requirements as shown in the program analysis.
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Lobby + Gallery Classrooms Auditorium Cafeteria Library Outdoor Plaza Dance studio Art studio Green roof Administration Creative rooms
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Community Because of the location of the project and the new proposed program, there was need to fully design the surrounding property to support the new program.
The basement level has the main performing theatre that opens up to the outdoor theatre to create an outdoorindoor theatre experience.
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Much of the existing service spaces are left without demolition but re-purposed to serve as new support spaces like restaurants and small rentable community rooms.
Having a performing arts center that hosts all kinds of people from different walks of life, a well-designed site would help with providing a diverse range of activities.
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Even though this was beyond the project scoop, I felt like a well-developed site was integral to the success of the project.
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Legend 1. Pick-up area 2. Outdoor theatre 3. Performing Arts Center 4. Play grounds 5. Parking
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Pick-up area and outdoor theatre
LEGEND 1. Service Ramp 2. Service Kitchen 3. Storage and Mechanical 4. Auditorium 5. Main Entrance 6. Community Rooms * Existing
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Site Plan
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Micro House. SP 14 Prof. Andrew Parks
The exterior is wrapped with a ban of glass which houses all the working spaces on the first level. To shield the performing studios from the sun, the exterior is covered with wooden screening giving the project a completely new contemporary look.
South Elevation
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Administration Collaboration
Support Space
To emphasise to the main performing space, the rectangular volume spans vertically uninterrupted up to the 4th level.
Still respecting the existing radial structural grid, the bowl is opened to create breezeways for air circulation as well as creating access to the studios and personal practice rooms.
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LEGEND 1. Lounge and Lobby 2. Conference Room 3. Office Space
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Exterior Perspective
Interior Perspective
LEGEND 1. Classrooms 2. Individual Practice Rooms 3. Breeze-ways 4. Outdoor Seating * Existing
2nd Floor Plan
1st Floor Plan A
Offices
Much of the concrete bowl is re-used to create various sizes of practice rooms, studios and collaboration rooms.
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Cafeteria
Media Library
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Auditorium
Classroom
Studios and mini auditoriums
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Vertical Circulation
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Vertical Circulation
The western facade shows how the main rectangular volume raises to the 4th floor. The existing roof is supported by the vertical elevator cores. The circular roof profile cantilevers over the out-door theatre to provide shading. Section A-A
West Elevation South Elevation
Scale 3/64” = 1’0”
Interior perspective
Overall site perspective showing how the site supports the new proposed program.
Section Perspective B-B
Drop-off
Public plaza
Operable panels
Auditorium
Vertical Circulation
Program support
Architecture Design Competition Fall 2016
BRYCE
PAVILION
Location: Memphis, TN Competition Brief
Inspiration from a digital ink-jet printing screen
Existing conditions
Screening wall and new opening
The challenge of this competition was to create an entry experience for the Memphis Headquarters Building that is indicative of a 21st Century, innovative corporation. This experience had to respect the proud heritage and mission while demonstrating the Bryce Corporation is clearly part of the future. The experience had to be one that is dynamic, inviting, and secure. The use of reused, re-purposed, recycled materials was encouraged.
Pavilion and vertical Circulation
Project Statement. The design rethinks the entry experience at Bryce Corporation by opening up the seemingly closed former entry with floor to ceiling curtain wall systems. A screening wall inspired by a laser-jet printing screen separates the main lobby from the offices as well as the manufacturing plant. It is perforated like ink drops during a typical printing process which also controls southern light. In order to create a special place for clients, a pavilion pierces through the screening wall to create a very elegant interior-exterior experience meant to be a go to place for clients while waiting for product samples. It also extends out to reinforce and enclose the main entrance. The Landscaping also enhances the entry experience by extending the diagonal lines used to define walkways and paving creating a very elegant welcome experience for both clients and employees.
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LEGEND 1. Pavilion 2. Reception 3. Waiting Space 4. Offices
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Pavilion
“Printing” Screen
Steel Cable Suspended 2nd Floor Balcony stairs
Light screening
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Scale 1/16” = 1’0”
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Scale 3/32” = 1’0”
West Elevation
Scale3/32” 3/32”==1’0” 1’0” Scale
Memphis Music
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Lightening Rods
The concept of bringing nature into our daily workspace was the backbone of the design. In order to celebrate Memphis, the triangular shape with curved edges symbolizes a guitar plectrum and the oak dowels show the system connections. Just like most stringed instruments, the dowels also represent pegs that tune sound to create melody that inspires the soul. For sufficient stability, the ground supports are designed to anchor the whole system.
The design intends to capture the rich industrial heritage of Memphis. The steel formation is as a result of an abstract composition of the major railroad tracks that serve Memphis. The rusty steel is dressed with black walnut whose dark appearance compliments the changing nature of steel. The resultant combination of wood and steel, creates a dynamic composition, framing spaces that can be used to hang both home and office accessories.
Inspired by mid-century modern desk lamps, the design uses ordinary materials that are carefully put together. The two main oak dowels sit on a heavy steel base and are held together by friction allowing the lightening arms to be directed in any direction to fit the desired task. To turn the light on and off, the movable arm is gently twisted clockwise and anticlockwise respectively.
Materials: 1/2� finished baltic birch plywood oak dowels, glass
Materials: Oak dowels,mdf, steel plate, aluminium rod
Materials: Steel bar, Black Walnut, Wood stain Designed for the 2016 AIA Gala Silent Auction. Designed for the 2015 AIA Gala Silent Auction.
Designed for the 2014 AIA
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Micro House. SP 14 Prof. Andrew Parks
Kimbell Art Musuem Piana Pavilion Fort Worth, TX
Nasher Sculpture Museum Dallas, TX
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. Dallas, TX
The sketch expresses Renzo Piano’s unique yet elegant structural system. The wooden structure allows abundant natural light into the art galleries and complimenting the surrounding groove of trees.
This is another Renzo Piano master piece that uses very unique and delicate structure to allow light into the building. The sketch captures the scale of the building in relation to the groove of trees that follow the structural walls.
Designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus. The sketch expresses the vertical emphasis of the project since it is a vertical theatre. The pattern is broken occasionally using the horizontal reveals that still use vertical screening to keep the vertical emphasis.
“I thank everyone who has made this journey possible. It has been a great pleasure sharing with you my learning experience through the selected projects in this document. From an African slum to an American design school has been a real path of great discovery and I believe this is only the beginning.� Joel Jassu