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BENJAMIN JAWAD | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | B. ARCH | SELECTED WORK

University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma

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(832)-612-7043

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BENJAMIN JAWAD

EDUCATION

2021 - Present

SKILLS

University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Architecture M.Arch| 3.91 GPA Minor in Interior Design

EXPERIENCE

2023 - Present

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris | Architectural Intern

LEAM Design Build | Architectural Intern

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Taliesin West Studio Residency

ACTIVITIES

2021- Present

2023- Present Member

University of Oklahoma NOMAS

Representative | Member

University of Oklahoma AIAS

Editor | Contributor 2022

Telesis Student Journal | VOL. 5 2022

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

GH2 Prize

University of Oklahoma President’s List Recipient (3)

University of Oklahoma Dean’s List Recipient (2)

Christopher C. Gibbs Scholarship (3)

“We have a mental need to grasp that we are rooted in the continuity of time, and in the man-made world it is the task of architetcure to facilitate this experience.”

- Juhani Pallasmaa

Lake Thunderbird Boathouse

LAKE THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE

NORMAN, OK

STUDIO 5 | FALL 2023

INSTRUCTOR: MOHAMED ABDELKARIM

The Lake Thunderbird Boathouse aims to give users a meaningful detachment from the distractions of their daily lives by providing an immersive environment for leisure and relaxation. Each building is separated to take advantage of the existing landscape conditions, then angled to project views toward the lake, intentionally focusing views onto the main activity space of the water while also blocking unpleasant views such as the dam and adjacent existing boat slip. The volumes organize two outdoor areas, each providing a direct overview onto the human-water interface. Simple forms and local materials emphasize the site’s character, while the structure and material connections express the weight of the natural stone walls.

20’ 0’

60’ Section

25’ 0’

75’

Section B

LIFT HOUSE

PARK CITY, UT COMPETITION | FALL 2022

With an average age of 20-30,10 of the Park City ski resort employees are extremely active and adventurous. They enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, climbing, going out to the city, and most frequently, skiing.

WITH: FADI KANDALAFT

Because of the rapid increase in the prices within Park City, we intend to aid adventure-seeking ski resort employees by providing an affordable, innovative housing concept that immerses the user within their environment.

Located between the Three Kings Terrain Park and Three Kings Ski Slopes, the units can be accessed via the First Time or Three Kings lifts. Employees can ski directly from their homes onto the slopes, providing convenient access to the wide network of ski lifts leading to any point on the resort. Because the units are placed within a very short distance to the base of the mountain, their location provides access to grocery stores, retail stores, parks, bus stops, restaurants, bars, and many other amenities. The close proximity to the base of the mountain also allows for a far more reasonable slope which greatly reduces the costs of construction and promotes ease of access to the units. A balanced distance between each unit allows for a sense of privacy in a constantly active environment but encourages gathering between employees when desired. A stunning view of Park City is presented to the northeast of the units as the employees can overlook the slope into the city without interruptions.

AREA OF INTERVENTION

City

“As second home owners push low-wage workers further and further from the lifts, the very character of any given mountain town is at risk, character that’s so often built by the local workers who can no longer afford to live there. No one suffers more than ski area employees themselves”

Colin Clancy

Site Plan

Ski Slopes

Hiking Trails

Resort Lodging

Proposed Site

Park

Ski Lifts

Bed/Workspace

Net

Entry

Mudroom

Bathroom

Shower

Kitchen

Lounge

Hot Tub

Loft

10’

Elevation

Section A

NORMAN CENTER FOR URBAN FARMING

NORMAN, OK

STUDIO 4 | SPRING 2023

Surrounded by constant movement, the east side of the railroad is an unlively area searching for a purpose. The Norman Center for Urban Farming serves as an escape from the constant monotony of downtown Norman. One can view activity in the spaces bordering Main Street and Santa Fe Ave, but when venturing further, there are

INSTRUCTOR: TIZIANA PROIETTI

spaces to pause, reflect, and observe from afar while surrounded by a serene environment. The building features an interactive approach engaging the community with the hydroponic and aquaponic cycles. This peaceful environment acts as a base for learning, inspiration, and connection within the downtown area of Norman.

Gathering spaces are located along main pedestrian traffic routes to encourage public interest

Entry points are located along main parking areas. One can experience gardens with various planters containing local vegetation

Water pathways lead to a centralized atrium guiding circulation to the middle of the building

Water is then dispersed and consumed by plants along aeroponic walls surrounding the building and carried upstairs to circulate through various other hydroponic and aquaponic systems

Once upstairs, excess water from aeroponic systems is circulated through more hydroponic display system, then falls back into the atrium