Lindsay Walker Johnson 267.481.0331 MAIL lwjohnson1.lj{at}gmail.com TEL
MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE I Tulane University 2012 NEW ORLEANS LA
Getting my architectural education in the wake of Hurricane Katrina afforded me the unique opportunity to see the t city in a rebirth. Learning about design through the lens of rebuilding after a natural disaster was integral in shaping my design aesthetic. New Orleans found itself in a position of needing immense amounts of new construction while still wanting to cling to the familiarity of the historic architectural vernacular. My design projects through the last 5 years strive to incorporate contemporary architecture at all scales into the context of an historically oriented city. One of the most gratifying experiences of my academic career was my semester with URBANbuild, a design-build program now in it's 7th prototype cycle. Up until that point all of our design work had been either drafting, rendering or model-making; URBANbuild allowed us the opportunity to see construction documents become a physical building for the first time. Because of URBANbuild I am confident using all power tools, and making design decisions in the field. The process instilled in me the importance of craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the ability of the architect to be conscious of construction methods from the very beginning of the design process. The final semester of my 5-year program at Tulane was the completion of my thesis project, a proposed new urban judicial complex in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The broken prison and justice system in the city is one that is constantly on the forefront of city news, and is a label New Orleans wears world wide. My project is being designed with the intention of emphasizing rehabilitation and safety in order to break the cyclee of recidivism. As an employee I am reliable, diligent, enthusiastic about my work, and fastidious for details and execution. As a designer I am excited by new techniques and technology, innovation of form and construction methods, hods and the possibility of the unbuilt. I will work tirelessly to further the design aesthetic of the firm and represent the company with friendly poise and professionalism.
work experience
education Tulane University New Orleans LA August .06- May .12 Master of Architecture
Hatboro-Horsham H.S. Horsham PA Sept .02-May .06
_Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, AutoCAD, Rhino, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite _Member AIAS Fall 2007-present _Study Abroad- Central Europe Program, May-July 2010 Studio curriculum in conjunction with travel, July-Sept 2010 _URBANbuild Prototype 6, Jan-May 2011
INTERN
Manning Architects New Orleans LA REF Miwako Hattori AIA TEL504.412.2000 Sept -Dec .10
_Top 10% of class _3.3 cumulative GPA
_Collaborating on Revit models and making corrections _Revit 2D interior elevations, site plans, roof plans _AutoCAD landscaping diagrams and plans _Creating Illustrator diagrams _Final construction documents _Researching packages for potential bids _General office knowledge, front desk responsibilities
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_Knowledge of machinery _Glasses and Contact lens fittings _Front desk responsibilities _Knowledge of Insurance paperwork
_Front desk reception _Lab work
January 25, 2012
Re:
Lindsay Johnson
To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a formal recommendation for Lindsay Johnson, who was employed by Manning Architects as an Intern Architect from October 4, 2010 to December 27, 2010. During her time at Manning, Ms. Johnson exhibited many of the qualities that are essential to the field of architecture. She was committed to her assignments and proved to be a valuable asset to her team. Her major assignment centered on the production of Construction Documents for a 5,000 seat arena/convocation center. Through this exercise her proficiency in the use of REVIT was an appreciated bonus. In addition, she was exposed to the general workings of an architectural office firm and was a willing and eager participant. I enjoyed working with Ms. Johnson and I recommend her for work in the architectural field. I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about her performance while employed at Manning Architects. Sincerely, MANNING ARCHITECTS
Miwako Hattori, AIA LEED AP BD+C
Studio Director
6-11
p
Rethinking IncarcerationTHESIS
12-14
p
15-17
p
URBANbuild
18
Freret Street Nurseryy
p
Burgundy Luxury Apartments
21-22
p
Civil Rights Museum
19-20
p
Yscloskey Housing
[how do we reform]
THESIS SPRING.12
6
Rethinking Incarceration [barbed wire barrier]
[separation through section]
[limited contact visitation]
[full contact visitation]
[harsh barred cells]
[glass curtain wall facade -views/ventilation]
[historic plan typologies]
[unorganized. unclassified. overpopulated.]
[�grey corridor� with limited visibility]
[stacked highrise typology]
[organization. classification. proper capacity.]
[triangular plan maximizes monitoring]
[the truth]
[why it matters]
The US has the highest incarceration rate....
[what’s wrong]
re· cid· i· vism
worldwide.
[ri-sid-uh-viz-uh’m]
noun. psychiatry. [1] The chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal behavior. [2] Act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after receiving negative consequences to extinguish that behavior.
2.3 mil
Of the 650,000 inmates that are released from prison each year throughout the country....
Louisiana leads the
8
nation
75 inmates
inmates : 1,000 residents
“Because of [OPP]’s size and configuration officers failed to conduct scheduled rounds and were required to supervise entire floors of inmates during shifts.”
100+
OPP FAILS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE: protection from harm [staff and other inmates] suicide prevention [and psychiatric services]
For every
1% $1.3 mil
medical management reduction in recidivism the state acheives, we an save
safe sanitary conditions fire safety precautions
per year.
to imprison people from NOLA
$8 mil
510
In 2003 was spent housing residents in prison. If the same 510 were employed at the low rate of $8/hr it would cost the same $8 mil. That money would be regenerated in the community as net profit.
=
$8/hr
JUSTICE REINVESTMENT
THESIS SPRING.12
7
1 prison official
in incarceration.
In 2003 it cost
$42 mil
2/3 will return within the next 5 years.
“SERIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL DEFICIENCIES” “DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE” “OVERALL INADEQUACY”
in· sti· tu· tion· al· iz· a· tion [in-stit-too-shuh-nl-iz-ahy-shuh’n]
noun. psychiatry. [1] When the prison system becomes the only life one knows and he can begin to rely on the institution of the prison itself, simply to remain who he is.
“Since I got adapted to prison, the hardest thing now is knowing they’re about to open that door and kick me out. I guess I’ll have to figure it out
... or come back ”
background / mission
The American Penal system is an antiquated organization that fosters violence and intimidation. Through an overhaul and modernization of the prison system in the United States, prisoners can gain a more comprehensive set of rights and humane treatment while incarcerated; thus breaking the cycle of imprisonment and promoting positive rehabilitation and reintegration into society. By designing a correctional facility that promotes the well-being and rehabilitation of its inhabitants, criminals can successfully exit the legal criminal system and go on to lead productive and peaceful lives. A New Orleans correctional facility that cultivates security, education and peaceful separation would invest in the futures of its incarcerated citizens and thus be investing in the decrease of recidivism and crime rate.
education
rehabilitation
positive reintegration
breaking the cycle
THESIS SPRING.12
8
model photos / renderings
THESIS SPRING.12
9
model photos / renderings
THESIS SPRING.12
10
details / context
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detail plan [1/2”=1’]
12.
11. 10.
program
16.
office space
outdoor spaces
13.
22.
inmate housing w/ classifications
communal
staff / admin / personnel
core
circulation
twentythird floor
canting usually undesirable in highrises, creates a segmented vertical circulation- an opportunity to enhance security.
inmates staff[office] visitors staff[prison officials]
form
twentyfourth floor
15.
17.
extrude ellipse bisect & seperate
rotate 10 째 around midpoint join floors when overlap occurs
twentyfifth floor
plans / diagrams
THESIS SPRING.12
11
SPRING.11
12
URBANbuild
The 6th Prototype in the URBANbuild series is an addition to the Central City neighborhood at 1821 Toledano St. It is a 1200 square foot, two-story, three bedroom residence, and a modern interpretation of the Camelback Shotgun typology typical to the area.
SPRING.11
13
URBANbuild
15 students in conjunction with Professor Byron Mouton AIA, and Neighborhood Housing Services completed the construction of the house in 3 months. Tasks performed include larger contruction duties such as setting steel foundation, pouring concrete and setting CMU piles, wood framing and hanging Hardie plank and panels. Also finer detail work included installing windows and trim, installing bamboo flooring and kitchen cabinets, painting, tiling both bathrooms and site-specific rock beds.
SPRING.11
14
URBANbuild
ABROAD SUMMER.10
15
Freret Street Nursery
In conjunction with Study Abroad, this studio reexamines the Freret Street Corridor. Each of the 8 students in our group designed a portion of 1 block along Freret Street. We were able to choose our own program, while collaborating with our neighbors to create a cohesive block to promote neighborhood revitalization.
Cadiz St.
Freret St.
MUNICH
AMSTERDAM
COPENHAGEN
BERLIN
VIENNA
site plan
SUMMER.10
16
Freret Street Nursery
b
b b
b
section bb
a
a
ground floor plan
main floor plan
SUMMER.10
17
daylight conditions
Freret Street Nursery
SW skylight screen-filtered, ambient solar panels to collect SW sun
structural grid and components
truss chords
truss web columns (20 ft bays)
FALL.12
18
Burgundy Luxury Apartments Burgundy St.- New Orleans 4 Marigny Residences
ground floor plan
second floor plan
The site connects through the 2800 block of Burgundy St and Dauphine St, in between St. Ferdinand St. and the Press St. rail line. On the site there are 2 mirror-imaged apartment buildings consisting of a larger 2-story main residence and a 1-story Mother-In-Law suite or rentable apartment located in the middle of the site. All 4 units are handicap accessible and celebrate the central private courtyard, which interacts with a double-height space inside the main large apartment.
FALL.12
19
Ycloskey Housing
Yscloskey, located in St. Bernard Parish in deep southern Louisiana, is located in a flood plane. The challenge of this studio was to create a new typology for how to comply with the code requirement of building 20 feet above sea level- replacing the current landscape of typical acadian houses raised on stilts.
longitudinal section
FALL.12
20
Ycloskey Housing
second floor plan
main floor plan
SPRING.10
21
Civil Rights Museum
Cultural Center, Central City New Orleans Oretha Castle Haley at St. Andrew
Site Plan
Simple Box
Extrude Back of Site
Create Atriums
Carve Entrances
1st floor plan
2nd floor plan
3rd floor plan
SPRING.10
22
Civil Rights Museum
Vertical Circulation
Southeast Elevation st. andrew street
Library/ Archives
Northeast Elevation oretha castle haley boulevard Gallery/ Exhibit Spaces
Community Interaction
Section AA southwest view
Outdoor Areas
Section BB northeast view