Tiffany Johnson Undergraduate Architectural & Design Works
Tiffany Johnson
Educational Background
New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture Bachelor’s of Architecture Program (Anticipated May 2017)
Affiliations
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority National Society of Collegiate Scholars NJIT Educational Oportunity Program NJIT Advising Success Center Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Contact Information email: tej2@njit.edu cell: (973) 592 9258
Skills
Rhinoceros 3D Vray for Rhino AutoCad Revit Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite Basic HTML
architectural work
Arch 364 || Spring 2015 || Joy Siegel
Ironbound
Branch Library
IRONBOUND BRANCH LIBRARY Through the preliminary mapping study, I was able to identify that Independence Park served as a core plug for many intersections within the Ironbound. The nearby streets intersect the park and visibly continue on the other side. This study of the park help me to begin thinking about the site for my library in a similar way. My library has one central core element with 2 main intersections. The central core is activated through a central courtyard with bridges and terraces. Conceptually, the three intersections represent the discovery of knowledge, physical knowledge that has already been collected, and knowledge that is collected through spoken word. I was able to divide the program into the research section (floors 1 & 2), the community section (floor 3 & 4), and the service core using this concept.
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WOOD LOUVERS
LOUVERS ARE LESS DENSE AT THE AREAS THAT ARE THE AVERAGE HEIGHT OF A CHILD, YOUNG ADULT, AND AN ADULT.
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Arch 363 || Fall 2014 || James Dart
Newark
Scholar Housing
NEWARK SCHOLAR HOUSING Through the preliminary mapping study, I was able to identity key characteristics that belong to the urban fabric of Newark which greatly influenced the design of my scholar residence. The unit design studies helped me to define the residential make up of an apartment unit. It also allowed me to program spaces for the most ideal environment within a complex that had many different conditions. The massing diagrams reflect the program, circulation, and the development of spacial conditions such as roof gardens, lighting, and articulation. The public spaces are mainly on the first floor while the semi private and private remain in isolation for maximum privacy. The structure allows for the building to further be defined through a method of articulation with the use of massing.
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Arch 264 || Spring 2014 || Brendan Mahoney
Boonton
Firestation
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My firehouse is created in a contemporary manner that fits in with the town of Boonton by taking elements found in the city’s history. One of the main driving forces behind my design was ribboning. I decided that my building should be a continuous ribbon through curves so that my firehouse would contrast the topography of the site. The second floor has a slight intersection with the bay area to signify 3 main height areas in the building (10, 14, & 20). It also cantilevers so that there is a shaded space under for the entrance and outdoor area. I discovered through an earlier analysis that historical buildings in Boonton tended to have an element that you were able to see from far away which served as a beacon. I took this into consideration by making the decision 1 to have a traditional hose drying tower. Also, I found out that older historical buildings that were of a significantly larger size used a lighter brick color.
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Arch 264 || Spring 2014 || Brendan Mahoney
50 James Street
Facade
50 JAMES STREET FACADE The design process began from researching brick shapes and the use of glass bricks. These customized bricks emphasize the compelling angles that define the faรงade. Using glass brick enables sunlight to enter more areas of the interior space. The public spaces on the first and second levels contain wider glass brick panels and windows. The floor within the bay on the second level is cut out giving a greater relationship between levels and increasing the amount of sunlight the interior. The angles of the faรงade are designed in a way to allow more sunlight to enter through the glass bricks. The rear faรงade has more direct sunlight and using the same angles inverted.
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Arch 263 || Fall 2013 || Frederick Cooke
Urban
Nexus
URBAN NEXUS
The concept behind my stairs is confidence. I created different changes in texture in order to separate the areas from public to private and to highlight each transition through every space. I determined what confidence was through a set of stepping stones in a pyramid like form eventually leading to elevated platforms that allows you to choose whether or not you have enough confidence to continue on your journey to the highline. My stairs and elevator go higher than the actual highline so you are able to reach that final “confidence point� whether you are handicapped or not. The plaza is separated into a vendor area, seating areas (which on part under the highline and 2 other parts that are not), and a private relaxing space.
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PEPPER STUDIES
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.� Proverbs 31:25
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