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James Jones j .w e l l i n g t o n . j o n e s @ g m a i l . c o m 6 2 0. 3 8 1 . 0 5 1 5
Hello! I am a 2020 Graduate in the five year NBBA accredited Kansas State University Master of A r c h i t e c t u r e P r o g r a m . I a m a h a r d w o r ke r t h a t a s p i r e s t o l e a r n e v e r y d a y t h r o u g h c u r i o s i t y, ex p l o r a t i o n a n d shared discovery from the collaboration of people.
Design Philosophy Growing up in a small town, I developed a strong passion for place. I believe that each project should draw inspiration from the site, climate, and history of that place. I a p p r o a c h d e s i g n i n a s i m p l i s t i c w a y a n d t a ke n o t i c e i n t h e c o n c e p t u a l i d e a s d o w n to the details of every project while focusing on sustainable solutions that respect nature and promote healthy living.
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STUART ISLAND RETREAT
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COUNCIL GROVE LIBRARY
BOWMAN COMPETITION
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WICHITA DANCE STUDIO
U.S. STONE COMPETITION
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URBAN VILLAGE
KREMER COMPETITION
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01 STUART ISLAND R E T R E AT P r o j e c t Ty p e : Re s i d e n t i a l 3 r d Ye a r S t u d i o : P r o f e s s o r G a r y C o a t e s Date: Fall 2017 Location: San Juan Islands
The Stuart Island project was located in the San J u a n I s l a n d s n o r t h w e s t o f S e a t t l e , WA . T h e p r o j e c t was detailed to design a cabin integrated into the steep slope with an ocean view to the south while, the northern side is dense with coniferous trees. The challenge was to harmonize structure and a bioclimatic design within the site to allow the building to become one with nature.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN T h e c l i e n t ex p r e s s e d t h e f a c t t h a t t h e y wanted to be integrated within nature while at the cabin. I proposed the design w h e r e a l i n e a r p a t h o f ex t e r i o r c i r c u l a t i o n connects the different zones of the cabin. This symbolizes the idea of a camping site where one must go outside before inside. The three main zones are split between sleeping, bathroom, and living space. Much l i ke t h e i d e a o f a t e n t , o u t h o u s e a n d f i r e pit on a camping ground.
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The butterfly roof collects rain water and runs off in a cistern on site. The back of the roof is slanted and aligned with solar panels to capture sun rays.
B I O - C L I M AT I C R E S P O N S E T h e S i t e i s o n l y a c c e s s i b l e b y a i r p l a n e a n d t h e h a r b o r. D u e t o t h e c o n s t r a i n t s , a s i m p l e s t r u c t u r e with local materials are used. Developing the butterfly roof allowed cross ventilation, passive s o l a r h e a t g a i n s a n d a w a t e r c o l l e c t i o n o n s i t e f r o m t h e ex t e n s i v e r a i n f a l l s i n t h e a r e a . T h e geometry of the roof then enhances views out to the ocean and trees behind. This creates a spaces that becomes integrated within the nature around.
02 COUNCIL GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY P r o j e c t Ty p e : L i b r a r y 3 r d Ye a r S t u d i o : P r o f e s s o r G a r y C o a t e s Date: Fall 2017 Location: Council Grove, KS
This project was located on a corner lot between downtown and the high school in Council Grove, KS. The town has a rich history marking the first peace treaty signed between Native Americans and settlers o n t h e S a n t a F e Tr a i l . T h e p r o j e c t w a s d e t a i l e d t o design a library that meets the needs of present and future uses. The challenge was to provide a contemporary approach, while relating to the rich history of Council Grove and providing a library that a c t s a s a c o m m u n i t y l e a r n i n g c e n t e r.
Bowman Competition
SITE & CONTEXT T h e r i c h h i s t o r y o f t h e S a n t e F e Tr a i l c a r r i e d t h e c o n c e p t o f t h e p r o j e c t . S e t t l e r s t r a v e l i n g a l o n g the Sante Fe trail would stop and configure a circle of wagons with a central fire pit. This act of different groups of people coming together created a strong sense of community within the settlers, resulting into the town of Council Grove. This sense of community is carried through by reinterpreting the wagons to a pinwheel form.
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Pinwheel Forms Creating “Community Gathering�
Farmers Bank
Corey House
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SMALL TOWN DESIGN In response to the site, moves were made to the scale and form to relate to the history in a c o n t e m p o r a r y w a y. T h e C o r e y h o u s e i s a h i s t o r i c a l l a n d m a r k s o t h e f o r m s w e r e p u s h e d t o r e s p e c t the nature of a residential house. The structural columns follow the arcade facade patterns of the bank. All the buildings on main street have strong corner entrances so a reinterpretation of this was made by following the idea of the rounded corners into the form of the main entry point.
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A P L AC E F O R E V E RYO N E Each block is programed around children, teens, adults and stacks allowing each group to have t h e i r o w n s p a c e , w h i l e s t i l l c o n n e c t e d t h r o u g h t h e a t r i u m . T h e L i b r a r y i t s e l f b e c o m e s m u c h l i ke the atrium bringing groups of people together as a community.
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Yo u n g A d u l t s C o l l e c t i o n . Direct relation to high school on south side.
C h i l d r e n Re a d i n g N o o k s “StoreFront”
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B I O - C L I M AT I C D E S I G N The central atrium creates cross stack ventilation along with natural lighting to fill the space. T h i s p r o v i d e s n a t u r a l l i g h t i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o l l e c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e l i b r a r y. T h e f a c a d e u s e s a c o p p e r m e s h l a y e r m o u n t e d i n - b e t w e e n t h e ex t e r i o r a n d i n t e r i o r s h e e t s o f g l a s s . T h i s ke e p s a consistent street facade color with the brick and provides indirect lighting with views out of the facade.
C O O L D AY L I G H T I N G H o r i z o n t a l Lo u v e r s Copper Mesh Glazing
Pa n a l i z e d G l a z i n g F a c a d e
03 OLD TOWN DANCE STUDIO P r o j e c t Ty p e : D a n c e S t u d i o 4 t h Ye a r S t u d i o : P r o f e s s o r G e n e v i e v e C o r o n a Date: Summer 2018 Location: Wichita, KS
T h i s p r o j e c t w a s l o c a t e d i n O l d To w n , W i c h i t a , KS. The location is a historical part of Wichita and is filled with brick industrial buildings. The project was detailed to design a dance studio for the community in the center of old town within a empty parking lot. The challenge was to relate t h e c o n t ex t o f t h e s i t e t h r o u g h l i m e s t o n e f o r t h e U. S . S t o n e c o m p e t i t i o n a n d t h e d e v e l o p d e t a i l s f o r h o w t h e c o m p o n e n t s w e n t t o g e t h e r.
U.S. Stone Competition
SITE & CONTEXT The site is rich with red brick filling the streets. All of the buildings push their facades to the street while raised on a plinth. Given the linear size of the site, the building will become 3 s t o r i e s t a l l . To t h e n r e l a t e t o t h e b u i l d i n g s , s i t e l i n e s w e r e c o n t i n u e d w i t h t h e f a c a d e t o m a i n t a i n the linear path.
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The building becomes all about movement to relate to the dancers. Stairs act as the dance from the entrance and follow into the atrium. This becomes the vertical movement for the dancers to progress. The second level is where they practice and the third is perform.
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R O O F L I G H T I N G D E TA I L To a l l o w f i l t e r e d l i g h t i n t o t h e m a i n d a n c e s t u d i o , a m o d u l a r s k y l i g h t s y s t e m w a s d e v e l o p e d . T h i s will create different patterns on the ceiling throughout the day but maintain consistent indirect lighting for the dancers.
S T O N E F A Ç A D E D E TA I L The facade uses a simple cladding assembly that wraps around the building. The stone creates a monolithic view on the first two levels while allowing the main dance studio on top to float above the stone.
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04 URBAN VILLAGE P r o j e c t Ty p e : M i xe d - U s e A f f o r d a b l e H o u s i n g Graduate Studio: David Dowell & Larry Scarpa Date: Spring 2020 Location: Kansas City Crossroads Arts District
The Urban Village, a 212 unit accessible housing project, provides 196 studios and 16 6-bedroom coliving units to the heart of the Crossroads District w i t h i n K a n s a s C i t y, M i s s o u r i . S t e m m i n g f r o m t h e increasing concern of affordable housing and the l a c k t h e r e o f, t h e p r o j e c t h o l d s i t s e l f a t a c o n j u n c t i o n of capital financing, dense urbanization, and ecological stewardship. T h e 1 3 s t u d e n t s i n o u r s t u d i o w o r ke d i n s m a l l g r o u p s while collaborating with the developer / client of the project. This opportunity sprouted a Kansas City Case study that balanced the proforma while p r o v i d i n g a s o l u t i o n f o r M o d u l a r, A f f o r d a b l e , a n d sustainable housing.
A I A KC D e s i g n E xc e l l e n c e : Honor Award for Concept K r e m e r C o m p e t i t i o n : Merit Award
SITE & CONTEXT Lo c a t e d o n 1 8 t h a n d Wa l n u t , t h e s i t e i s i d e a l l y n e s t l e d o n e b l o c k a w a y f r o m b o t h t h e M e t r o a n d t h e G r a n d M a r ke t . O v e r t i m e , a s t h e b u i l d i n g ‘s i d e n t i t y b e c o m e s e s t a b l i s h e d w i t h i n t h e crossroads we aspire that it would act as a activator within the crossroads and immediate neighborhood. Through our analysis and research, we found a lack of affordable housing for the workforce class, lack of green space, and abundance of surface parking lots. The project aims t o p r o v i d e a s o l u t i o n t o t h e s e t h r o u g h d e n s i t y, e c o l o g y a n d m o d u l a r i t y.
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S U R F A C E PA R K I N G LOTS
C R O S S R OA D S ARTS DISTRICT
DESIGN INTENT A t a d e n s i t y o f 8 9 8 d u / a c r e , t h e p r o j e c t e a s i l y s u p p o r t s M i c r o - Re t a i l s p a c e s b e l o w w h i l e s t i m u l a t i n g t h e l o c a l u r b a n f a b r i c a n d t h e KC s t r e e t c a r o n e b l o c k t o t h e w e s t . B e i n g w i t h i n a neighborhood on the brink dense urbanization, the project serves as a precedential catalyst for future developments, fueling values of urban & social benefit both within and beyond the limits of the building site.
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Promote Green Alley / Increase Solar Exposure
Passive Strategies / Solar Expereince
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Color & Texture
Solar Response & Aesthetic Cohesion
Rooftop as Ultimate Prospect
HOUSING STRUCTURE At its core, the project enlists a hyper creative and pragmatic design to provide a unique housing s t r u c t u r e t h a t h o v e r s o n t h e e d g e s o f t y p i c a l h o u s i n g m a r ke t s o l u t i o n s . U s i n g m o d u l a r d e n s i t y a s a s t a r t i n g p o i n t f o r e c o n o m i c v i a b i l i t y. T h e M i c r o U n i t a n d S h a r e d U n i t ’s e f f i c i e n c i e s w e r e a b l e to hit the target price of $500/month. The shared unit also bridges the gap of urban isolation through a unique co-living setting.
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MICRO - UNIT At 195 SF, two types of micro units were established in order to accommodate different users we found best suited for this lifestyle. These units were developed in conjunction with Virtual reality and carboard massing at a 1:1 scale to fully comprehend the reality of living in a small space.
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C R O S S R OA D S I D E N T I T Y The powerful framing of the north side, combined with its biophilic application on the south, presents a two-part story of economy & ecology for those who interact with the project in the u r b a n r e a l m . We f e e l t h e u r b a n e n e r g y c r e a t e d b y t h e h o u s i n g d e v e l o p m e n t s w i l l e s t a b l i s h a n ex t r e m e l y p o w e r f u l u r b a n i d e n t i t y i n t h e h e a r t o f t h e c r o s s r o a d s . T h e s e d e s i g n m o v e s c o n s i d e r orientation and alter the scale of the building to help escape the rigid repetition commonly seen in modular projects.
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ECOLOGY C a r v i n g t h e b u i l d i n g o n t h e s o u t h e r n s i d e p r o v i d e s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y f o r p o r c h e s t o t a ke a d v a n t a g e of the solar orientation of the site. Acting as a centerpiece for groupings of residents, we wanted t o m a ke s u r e e v e r y t i m e t h e r e s i d e n t s m o v e v e r t i c a l l y t h r o u g h o u t t h e b u i l d i n g o r w a i t f o r t h e elevator they are visually engaged with the gardens.
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R O O F TO P - C O M M U N I T Y G A R D E N
05 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OV E R L A N D PA R T N E R S Plaza Guadalupe ProBono Design-Build
IMPLIED PROGRAM
OVERLAND
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05 PERSONAL / ACADEMIC WORK O R V I E TO S T U DY A B R OA D S K E TC H E S
GRAPHITE COMPETITION
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