J OHN O WENS undergraduate works from 2016 - 2019
BLUEWAY Detroit, Michigan Page 28
CANOPY Olympic, Washington Page 6
PLATFORM Asheville, North Carolina Page 14
COURTYARD Queretaro, Mexico Page 10
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North America
ANNE ARUNDEL CC Associate’s Degree Arnold, Maryland 2014-2016
ME Davidsonville, Maryland Page 5
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BArch + MArch Clemson, South Carolina 2016-2019
TRAVELS The Netherlands TRAVELS Belgium TRAVELS England PASSAGE Paris,France Page 26 TRAVELS Germany TRAVELS Portugal REFLECTIONS Barcelona, Spain page 18 TRAVELS Italy
Europe
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“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.� -Julia Morgans
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Inspiration
EDUCATION
Clemson University, College of Architecture Clemson, SC Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture and Design Minor in Sustainability Anne Arundel Community College, School of Architecture Arnold, MD Associate of Applied Science Degree in Architectural Design South River High School Edgewater, MD High School Diploma College Preparatory and Project Lead the Way Advanced Placement Diploma Endorsement
EXPERIENCES CONTACT INFORMATION
Permanent Address 1543 Governor Bridge Road Davidsonville, Maryland 21035 Temporary Address 126A University Village Central, South Carolina 29630 School Email jowens3@g.clemson.edu Personal Email jomiow19@gmail.com Telephone Number 443.223.2266
ABOUT ME:
I believe that architecture is the most experiential form of art. A building has the ability to create an atmosphere that influences an occupant’s emotions through the senses. By combining this with vernacular architecture, I believe that regional architecture can return to its uniqueness as an expression of art and culture. I also believe that architecture plays a pivotal role in the advancement and promotion of sustainability in society. I wish to combine my design ideologies with sustainable, vernacular design to create experiences that will have a lasting impact on the community with a limited impact on the environment.
May 2019 GPA: 3.28/ 4.00 May 2016 GPA: 3.44/ 4.00 May 2014 GPA: 3.48/ 4.00
January 2020 - present
Addison Homes Greenville, SC Draftsman
July 2018 - August 2019
Atelier Architects Inc. Washington, DC Design Intern Study Abroad Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Architecture Center Coal Fire Pizza Gambrills, MD Server | Bartender
August 2018 - December 2018 August 2013 - present
COMPETITIONS
CCCAP Student Design Competition Spring 2016 Olympic National Park Interfaith Chapel Metals in Construction Design Competition Spring 2018 New York City Smart Building Facade Lyceum Fellowship Competition Spring 2018 Guelph Farmer’s Market
3rd Place Participant Participant
HONORS + ENGAGEMENTS
2017-2018 Member of Clemson University Student Government Sustainability Committee 2017-2020 Member of Clemson University chapter of the AIAS 2017, 2018, 2019 Clemson University Deans List 2016 Anne Arundel Community College Deans List 2016 Former Member of Anne Arundel Community College chapter of the AIAS 2013 Captain of High School Varsity Wrestling Team 2012 Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Word | Powerpoint | Excel 2D Design AutoCAD | Adobe Illustrator 3D Design Revit | Sketchup Pro | Rhino Imagery Adobe Photoshop | Adobe InDesign
MODEL MAKING Laser Cutting 3D Printing Hand Cutting
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JOURNEY Interfaith Chapel
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Washington, USA
Project Background Interfaith Chapel Competition Name: Solo Type: Anne Arundel Institution: Michael Ryan Professor: Spring 2016 Year: AIAS Baltimore - Runner Up Awards: CCCAP - 3rd Place
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Jefferson County
Site Backrgound Olympic, WA, United States Location: Temperate,Humid Climate: Mountainous Topography: Design Concepts Journey deeper into forest + mind Natural canopy Feelings of unexpectedness Organic vs. Inorganic forms Local, sustainable materials
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Hoh River
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Olympic National Park
The journey into a forest is a metaphor for journeying deeper into one’s thoughts. The further into a forest one walks, the denser the trees and the canopy above become. When one meditates, they dive deep into the mind and experience more complex thoughts. The interfaith chapel emulates these experiences through the use of organic overhangs that become more densely packed the further into the site one gets. Eventually reaching the chapel building which will be almost completely covered.
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Density Portal to Chapel Into the Depths
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The Forest
Vestibule Lobby Chapel Outdoor Gathering Storage Custodial Closet Mechanical Room Bathrooms
Eastern Elevation
The structure of the exterior structures that mask the chapel will use FSC laminated beams as the main supporting feature that attaches to the actual chapel using steel connection joints which will also be used to attach the framing of the panels to the laminated beams to ensure a rigid structure. The actual panels will use frosted glass in order to cover parts of the actual chapel building while still allowing the limited light and day light of the forest to penetrate the structure ensuring an invitingly lit space within. All the materials will be locally sourced to reduce environmental impact.
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Heavy Timber Framing Steel Connections Frosted Glass Glass Steel Supports
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COURTYARD Pop Up Restaurant | Queretaro, Mexico Project Background Name: Regional Popup Restaurant Type: Solo Institution: Clemson University Professor: Timothy Brown Year: Fall 2016
Mexico
Site Backrgound Location: Santiago de QuerĂŠtaro, Mexico Climate: Hot, Humid Topography: Subtle slopes Design Concepts Alleys + Courtyards Compression + Expansion Controlled visibility Feelings of discovery Various seating options SITE
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The historical district of Santiago de Queretaro is littered with courtyards that are accessible through narrow alleyways. This accessibility creates experiences of compression as one walks through the alley and leads to expansion as one exits into the courtyard. The restaurant will emulate this compression and expansion by forcing customers to circulate through a narrow, pressured space that empties into large, open spaces for the main dining experience. The small circulation passages will make the dining areas appear much larger than they really are, allowing open courtyard feelings in a relatively small space.
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Final Study Model
Compression + Expansion
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Open Dining
Roof Membrane Rigid Insulation Concrete Corrugated Steel Concrete Cap Coping Steel Beam Steel Joists Suspender Gypsum Stucco Rigid Insulation Air Space Sheathing Steel Red Oak Flooring Wood Furring Vapor Barrier Concrete Gravel
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Structure
Core Building
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Section Through Interior Dining
Site Entry
Open Dining
Aerial View of Site
Patio Dining
Points of Expansion
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PLATFORM Urban Landscape
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The site features a drastic change in elevation. By creating a horizontal platform, visitors will be surprised when they reach the edge and realize they are actually 20 feet off the ground. In order to create a vertically focused space that is also user friendly to all types of people, there are multiple means of access to both levels of the platform. With a variety of stairs and ramps enabling populants to easily navigate the levels, the site has smooth pedestrian traffic that encourages movement through all the interesting areas views that the site provides.
Asheville, USA
Project Background Asheville Landscape Name: Collaboration with Colin Bland Type: Clemson University Institution: Ufuk Ersoy, Douglas Hecker Professor: Spring 2017 Year:
Vehicular traffic patterns have been altered and rerouted in an effort to lessen the confusion and increase the efficiency of the roads. The main pedestrian street underneath the platform can be used as an access road for any vehicles.
Site Backrgound Asheville, NC, United States Location: Temperate,Humid Climate: Mountainous Topography: Design Concepts Accessibility Active + passive engagement Atmospheric conditions Commercial development Encourage downton circulation Embracing topography Maintaining visible landmarks
CELLULAR CENTER ST. LAWRENCE BASILICA VANDERBILT APT. BATTERY PARK APT. SITE GROVE ARCADE
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The City of Asheville
Section Cut
Platform Creation
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Allowing Sunlight
PEDESTRIAN STREET
SEATING
Section Model
Support + Railings
PASSIVE ENGAGEMENTS
DECORATIVE TRELLIS
VEHICULAR STREET
Designing the Platform
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A Place of Activity
Civic Center - 1 Seating Area - 2 Man Made Pond - 3 Access in Between Levels - 4
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Circulation
Aerial View
In order to stay appealing for all seasons, the site features multiple season based attractions. In the winter there are areas for an ice rink and sledding hill. In the spring there will be blooming flowers and pools of water for cooling off. Come summer there will be plenty of areas open for active activities while also providing shaded areas for the elderly residents to enjoy the outside. In autumn there are color changing trees and wind features attached to the structures. The trees in the site are specifically chosen due to their changes in appearance during each of the four seasons.
Snow Day Rendering done by Colin Bland)
Sunny Day (Rendering done by Colin Bland)
Seasonal Changes
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REFLECTION Museum/Art Exhibit
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Barcelona, Spain
Project Background Placa de Gaudi Museum Name: Partner Type: Clemson Institution: Miquel Rodrigez Professor: Katrin Baumgarten Fall 2018 Site Backrgound Eixample, Barcelona, Spain Location: Temperate,Humid Climate: Low slope Topography: Design Goal To create a new way of viewing the Sagrada Familia without taking away from the original building’s presence in the site context.
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A large urban plaza is created by placing the museum adjacent to the current site’s buildings.
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Large reflecting ponds will create unique views of the Sagrada Familia and the museum around the site
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New views are introduced by creating different levels of topography throughout the site.
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With long, shallow stairs, a hill-like form is given to the museum’s site, emphasizing the form’s protrusions.
5 Introducing Green
Vertical planes in the site are covered in vines in order to bring the idea of greening the Eixample District while still maintaining a large urban plaza.
6 Relationship with the Sagrada Familia A line of trees are placed along the north and south streets of the site to merge the site with the Sagrada Familia. These trees help block noise from vehicular traffic.
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Museum Entrance 300m 2 Entrance along carrer de Mallorca 2
History of Gaudi 120m Displays to teach visitors about Gaudi’s life Workshop Observatory 130m 2 Window allows occupants to look into museum workshop Room of Reflections 150m 2 With mirrors along all 4 walls, this room caters towards art projects that use reflections
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Main Exhibition Space 300m 2 Features a large, reflective ceiling that reflects the Sagrada Familia that apears on the pond Gift Shop 120m 2 Visitors must pass through to reach the museum exit, encouraging them to buy more Public Library 410m 2 Two floor public library that doubles as the exit for the museum Storage 200m 2 Large storage space connects all of the private spaces with the exhibition spaces Workshop 200m 2 A space for workers to do research, collaborate, and come together to create exhibitions
Utility Spaces Reflecting Gaudi Barcelona Architecture Center
John Owens + Tyler Walker Miquel Rodrigez + Katrin Baumgarten
Program
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Reflection Room Exploded a. Stone Veneer b. Mortar i c. Metal Mesh d. Concrete e. Adhesive b f. Mirror g. Roofing Membrane h h. Insulation i. Concrete Pavers g k. Gravel d
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PASSAGE Urban Installation Project Background Name: Type: Institution: Professors:
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Paris
Paris, France Passage of Time Group Clemson David Franco Tim Brown Dave Lee Ulrike Heine George Schafer Spring 2019
Site Backrgound Location: Climate: Topography:
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Design Concepts Communication between young and old Interactive Installation Community Build
Kindergarten
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Paris Urban Installation
Retirement Homes
Hoh River
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BLUEWAY Community Center
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Project Background Detroit Community Center Name: Historic Preservation, Group Type: Clemson Institution: David Franco Professors: Tim Brown Dave Lee Ulrike Heine George Schafer
Market + Recreation
Spring 2019
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Site Backrgound Detroit, MI, United States Location: Humid, Continental Climate: Sloped towards Detroit River Topography: Design Concepts Preserving the trusses Showcase water filtration process Open vs. Closed spaces Continuing the Riverwalk
Water Park
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Detroit Riverwalk
Site Plan
Main Concepts
Open Air Recreation
Connect the riverwalk to E. Jefferson Avenue
Open the Southwest facade to park goers
Education
Break up the facade and pathway within a grain defined by truss spacing
Place programs for learning, working, playing, and socializing within the thirds of the building Exposed Filter System
Water Filtration System
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1. Mixed Use Recreational Facility 2. Equipment Storage 3. Outdoor Bar 4. Main Entrance 5. Auditorium 6. Great Lakes Interactive Museum 7. Coffee Bar / Cafe 8. Study Nook 9. Library 10. Auditorium Lobby 11. Classroom 12. Lounge Area 13. Lofted Library 14. Studio Office Space 15. Office Lounge 16. Corner Office 17. Conference Room 18. Office Kitchen
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1. Library 2. Lofted Lounge 3. Lofted Library 4. Equipment Storage 5. Auditorium 6. Great Lakes Interactive Museum 7. Storage 8. Great Lakes Laboratory 9. Office Studio 10. Conference Room 11. Mixed Use Recreation 12. Bar
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