JAZLYNN WOHLERS
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE FALL 2020 - SPRING 2021
SELECTED WORKS
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01 primordial pavilion.............................................................................5 02 analog drawings..............................................................................15 03 analytical drawings...........................................................................19 04 seam and threshold.........................................................................23 05 proto-architectures...........................................................................29 06 surface and materiality.....................................................................35 07 context and atmosphere..................................................................45 08 syracuse arts incubator....................................................................49
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primordial pavilion
The primodial pavilion project occupies 150’ x 75’ x 16’ site, with a program dedicated for public use and activities. Design strategies used were influenced by precedent analysis studies.
ARC 107 - professor Ivi Diamontopoulou - Fall 2020
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precedent analysis
Preceding the primordial pavilion project was a case study exercise, where I studied the Wall House designed by Anupama Kundoo. I produced three “edited” axonometric drawings exploring abstract concepts of private versus public space, materiality, and light flow, respectively.
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projective model
Following these analysis studies, I created a projective model building abstractly upon the design strategies used in the Wall House. In this model I explored spatial organization through adjacency and orienation, establishing heirarchy by building around a central space and using additive and subtractive elements.
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pavilion design These projective studies then led to the final design of the pavilion. My formal concept was inspired by a relationship between primitive and freeform geometries. The two rectangular spaces are enclosed, while the more organic central “courtyard” and walled garden are more public.
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My project also explores light circulation through a series of subtracted circular cutouts throughout the ceilings and walls. The materiality used reflects its spatial organization. More private spaces are shown in concrete, while more public spaces are colorful and light.
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analog drawings
My physical drawings explore the use of lineweight, tone, color, and perspective to properly represent views and forms.
ARC 107 - professor Ivi Diamontopoulou - Fall 2020 ARC 181 - professor Valerie Herrera - Fall 2020
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representation of subject I represented my early cubic models using lineweight variation and tone to highlight their stereotomic and tectonic qualities.
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representation of space I then began using these techniques to produce perspective views through the lens of tone, then blending in the use of color.
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analytical drawings
This brief representative exercise demonstrates common architectural design diagrams on complex geometric forms.
ARC 182 - professor Joel Kerner - Spring 2021
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In this exercise, I produced kitof-parts, serial sectioning, and developable surface drawings using digital representation techniques.
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seam and threshold
This project explores moments of interior and exterior transition, and the deliberate placement of space to form coherent sequential movement.
ARC 108 - professor Debbie Chen - Spring 2021
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sectional studies
The project started with a precedent analysis of a section drawing taken from the Bagsvaerd Church, designed by Jorn Utzon. The study includes a digital section and physical partial section model highlighting key transitions in the church, such as exterior versus interior form, flow of light, and hidden thresholds.
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composite section
After studying spatial logic of the Bagsvaerd Church, I produced a digital drawing and physical model of a composite section using fragments of the church and two other precedents. Using fragments of other precedents, I formed new spatial sequences and heirarchies between spaces.
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proto-architectures
These models explore complex forms that contain spatial, proportional, and scalar properties without being real buildings.
ARC 182 - professor Joel Kerner - Spring 2021
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porous forms
The porous form I developed apply subtractive and additive qualities to suggest architectural properties. The use of pattern also produces an abstract suggestion of material.
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partial facades
Following the exploration of forms, I developed a partial facade, featuring properties of enclosure, transparecy, and materiality.
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surface and materiality This project focuses on design through facade, and the relationship between exterior and interior. This exercise consists of an urban infill site, 12’ x 25’ x 50’, with suggested further depth beyond.
ARC 108 - professor Debbie Chen - Spring 2021
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facade design
Building on design strategies from the precedent project SESC Pompeiia, designed by Lina Bo Bardi, I developed a facade that analyzes depth, organic versus inorganic forms, and the relationship between inside and outside.
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rendering perspectives
Rendered views from the inside relate exterior conditions to interoir transition spaces, materiality, light, and interaction. The materiality reflects the heavy concrete used in the SESC Pompeiia, which also contrasts the reflective red material.
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context and atmosphere
This series of projects focus on the surroundings of architectural drawings; environment, background, and entourage.
ARC 182 - professor Joel Kerner - Spring 2021
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topographic fields
The topographic field drawing I developed produces height variation, and its relationship with suggested human-made structure.
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entourage studies
This drawing focuses on entourage rather than architecture. The people, objects, vegetation, and vehicles create a cohesive scene that set the tone for the environment.
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final illustration
My final representative illustration ties together digital techniques in creating complex forms and enhancing drawings with color, texture, shadow, atmosphere, and entourage.
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syracuse arts incubator My design for an urban arts incubator occupies a 25’ x 75’ x 50’ corner site. This project focuses on all previous themes of spatial organization formal design strategies.
ARC 108 - professor Debbie Chen - Spring 2021
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final artifact
My project explores the creation of space using convexity and concavity. In plan, organically curved balconies and circulation spaces contrast the facade’s strict exterior. These curves are also reflected in their stairways.
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Externally, the facade features a curved element that wraps around and defines interior spaces, creating an almost cloudlike structure. Glass is used on the ground floor, which holds the lobby and gallery space, to create a welcoming area where light can flow thorugh, and art can be visible from the street and outdoor area. Thorughout the rest of the project, however, openings have a mesh system that diffuse light for work that is more sensitive to exposure.
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In section, my drawings show the relationship between different forms of curves and highlight circulation. They also show how external geometries of the facade carry into the interior of the project.
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JAZLYNN WOHLERS jrwohler@syr.edu
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
FALL 2020 - SPRING 2021