Jamal Smith | 2023 Architecture Portfolio

JAMAL

SMITH

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2022

JAMAL SMITH ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2022

HELLO,

My name is Cameron “Jamal” Smith. I am currently a second-year grad student at The University of Maryland, College Park, studying architecture. My passion for architecture was sparked many years ago. As a child, my family and I would often travel to cities around the country. Whether in Boston, Denver, or Minneapolis, I was always most drawn to the modern, urban architecture as well as how these structures come together to form beautiful skylines. As I visited each city, I enjoyed observing how the architecture alone influenced each experience so tremendously. It was then that I started creating my own designs for buildings. After taking my first architecture course in high school, even earning the title for The Best in Architectural/Mechanical Design in 2016, my desire to pursue a career in design was further strengthened. Through years of studying, my approach to architecture has matured, yet it still calls back to my interests as a child. I have learned that, when in the field, it is important to focus not only on designing aesthetically-appealing buildings, but also on what each project brings to the community. With this in mind, I have also become very interested in bioclimatic design as well as the experiential qualities of each project. I enjoy working through many iterations and studying the varying perceptions and experiences encountered from each space. Through this process, I seek to provide the best solutions along with optimal designs. Overall, my outlook on architecture centers around the relationship between people and the environment and how my designs affect those in both the present and future.

C. JAMAL SMITH

csmith232@umd.edu

864.308.7394

linkedin.com/in/c-jamal-smith-4537981b3

ABOUT ME

Passionate, enthusiastic second-year architecture grad student with a keen interest in multifamily residential/mixed-use and hospitality projects. Eager to apply and improve skillset to real-world projects as well as further understanding of technical aspects of design

EDUCATION

2021-2023

Master of Architecture

University of Maryland College Park

School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

2017-2021

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Clemson University

School of Arts, Architecture, and Humanities

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021- University of Maryland, College Park

Teaching Assistant

Assisted university professors with conducting studio sections; served as a critic during reviews; lead drawing and software tutorials; assisted with tours of the school.

2022 KTGY

Architectural Intern, Summer

Worked alongside architects completing construction documents, 3D digital site models, and architectural drawings; attended site visits and architectural lectures.

2015-2021

QuikTrip

Store Clerk, 2015 -2017

ERP Clerk, 2017-2021

Sent to different stores each day to engage customers; handle money; provide fast and excellent service; assist new clerks; and multitask for time efficiency.

ORGANIZATIONS

2018-2020 CU NOMAS

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

AutoCAD

Hand Drawing

Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Rhinoceros 3D

Revit SketchUp

SOFT SKILLS

FLATWOODS GREENBELT

ARCH 3520 SALLIE HAMBRIGHT-BELUE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 1 FG

FLATWOODS GREENBELT SPRING 2020

This eight-week project gave us the opportunity to explore architecture and conservation at a large scale. On the 1,400-acre site, developers were already planning an industrial park that would accommodate around 7 million sq. feet of industrial space surrounding a conserved, 300-acre organic farm (Cleveland Preserve). Our objective was to create a new master plan that would satisfy the surrounding communities, developers, as well as the owners of the conserved farmland. In addition, we were to design a 5,000 sq. foot event space on the farm, reenvisioning the conservancy as a public space.

CONCEPT

With my new plan, I was still able to keep over 6 million sq. feet of industrial space with an additional 600,000 sq. feet of office space. Rather than intermixing the surrounding residential areas with the new industrial complex, I created a greenbelt, or buffer zone, that runs the entire perimeter of the industrial development. The buffer is a system of mounds and trenches that collects water then sends it into either wetlands or into retention ponds. These mounds also help keep the wildlife in, away from the development. Also within the greenbelt are a series of parks and over 10 miles of nature trails.

As far as the event space, it also follows the idea of a buffer. The event center is a ring of small buildings with a large courtyard and main event center in the center partitioned off from the nature around it. There are also a number of sustainable systems incorporated into the space to give back to the surrounding environment.

BUFFER SECTIONS WITH PERSPECTIVES

1) WIDE BUFFER

2) WIDE BUFFER W/ INTERNAL RETENTION

3) NARROW BUFFER BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

REFLECTIVE ROOFING

The roof’s reflective surface reduces the amount of heat absorbed thus allowing for more comfortable indoor conditions

A system of gutters and cisterns collect water for reuse (restrooms, irrigation,

STRUCTURAL BUFFER

The perimeter of the space serves as a partition, reducing the emission of light and noise pollution onto the

The openings into the main event space are placed strategically for maximum cross ventilation and each building along the perimeter is equipped with a louver system to allow excess interior heat to

These rain gardens are a beautiful, costeffective way of reducing run-off

These guideposts educate visitors of the many sustainable strategies seen on site as well as offers advice about environmently-friendly practices they

PERMEABLE CONCRETE

This type of foundation allows for maximum infiltration reducing run-off

MERCADO DELTA

BARCELONA, SPAIN 5 MD

ARCH 3040 MIGUEL ROLDAN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project was part of a virtual study abroad program that I took place in. The site for our project was on a breakwater on Barceloneta Beach. This breakwater sat at the end of a series of parks, including the most prominent Parc Ciutadella. After extensive research, each group was able to decide on their own program. This project was designed to challenge our ability to work on a complex site as well as allow us to work within the realm of a different culture.

CONCEPT

MERCADO DELTA FALL 2020

After observing the different programs lacking in the immediate vicinity, my partner, India Young, and I decided to design a large food market on the site. However, as mentioned, because of the site’s location at the end of a chain of parks, my partner and I wanted our project to serve as a continuation of this chain rather than creating a large enclosed building. Functioning as a threshold to the sea, the idea of a delta became our leading influence. Using four intertwined platforms, we created an open-air market that allowed visitors to enter from the beach and freely disperse throughout the space. On two of the platforms are small vendor buildings each with their own green roofs where produce can be grown. On the top overarching platform is a large green space, planters for more produce, a bike path, and even an area for fishing off of the breakwater.

SPECIFICATIONS

- 23 VENDOR STALLS

- 1,330 SQ. METERS OF LEASABLE SPACE

- OVER 1,900 SQ. METERS OF FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACE

- TOTAL SPACE ON PLATFORMS ≈

18,700 SQ. METERS

VENDORS

GREEN SPACE

LANDSCAPING

FOOT TRAFFIC

BIKE TRAFFIC

THIRD FLOOR PLATFORM

TIMBER DIAGRID W/ CONNECTING TREE COLUMNS

SECOND FLOOR PLATFORM W/ VENDOR PAVILLIONS

SECOND FLOOR POST-AND-BEAM TIMBER STRUCTURE

TIMBER STRUCTURE

FIRST FLOOR PLATFORM W/ VENDOR PAVILLIONS

VENDOR PAVILLION

FINAL CONFIGURATION

STRUCTURE VIEW FROM BELOW*

GLENDALE SHOALS MARKET

ARCH 4520 SALLIE HAMBRIGHT-BELUE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 9 GM

The site for this eight-week project was an 11-acre textile mill ruin in the historic neighborhood of Glendale, South Carolina. The large open plot of land is being restored as a park and is often used to host small festivals and events. Also, part of the mill ruins was restored and reused as a study center for Wofford College. Adjacent to the site was a large nature preserve named Glendale Shoals. For this project, we were allowed to decide on our own program that was most appropriate for the community.

CONCEPT

GLENDALE SHOALS

Despite its proximity to downtown Spartanburg, the community of Glendale is about 4 miles from any amenities. Because of this, for my design, I decided to bring in a small, flexible, open-air market space that could be used as a flea market or a farmers market. I also decided to include a small community of apartments. The complex includes 32 affordable units ideal for first-time renters on a budget and because of the building’s location, encompassed in nature, it is designed and built with eco-friendly functions in mind. Also included on the site are a small cafe, an amphitheater for local events, and even a community garden. Seeing how the neighborhood is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, keeping the community’s small tight-knit feeling while also providing them with their own new amenities creates a great balance between growth and maintaining the current atmosphere.

SOUTH ELEVATION WITH SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

GREEN ROOF

SERVES AS NATURAL INSULATION KEEPING THE ROOMS BELOW COOLER

TIMBERCRETE BRICKS

SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL BRICK, CREATED FROM SAWDUST AND CONCRETE

SOLAR PANELS RENEWABLE SOURCE PROVIDING A MAJORITY OF THE DEVELOPMENT’S POWER

OPERABLE WINDOWS OFFERS NATURAL VENTILATION

RAIN GARDENS PLACED AROUND THE SITE TO ASSIST IN MANAGING STORMWATER

MARKET SPACE USE

LEISURE TERRACE

OPEN AIR VENDOR SPACE

MARKET INTERIOR VIEW

CAFE OUTDOOR DINING

ENCLOSED MARKET EXTENSION/ FLEX SPACE RESIDENT-RESTRICTED PATIO

BUILDING LAYOUT

GROUND FLOOR

FLOOR ONE

UNIT FLOOR PLANS

FLOOR TWO

FLOOR THREE

GALE GATEWAY

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, MARYLAND 13

GALE GATEWAY FALL 2021

ARCH 600 JULIE GABRIELLI

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project allowed us to delve deep into the many technical details in designing a building. The site was on the sparsely developed barrier island of Assateague in Eastern Maryland. The island is known for its beautiful beaches and sand dunes and unique wildlife including over 300 wild ponies. We were expected, in pairs, to design a day-use center for the visitors and the campground next door. The center would only be fully open during the warmer months and partially open during the winter. Amenities in the center would include a restaurant, changing rooms, a gift shop, staffing and lifeguard stations, as well as a 1,500 sq. ft event space. With this, we had to implement various bioclimatic design strategies to get as close to net-zero as possible. In addition, we were to display our structural and mechanical systems in great detail, consulting with engineers and other professionals throughout the entire process.

CONCEPT

Our project, deemed The Gale Gateway, emulates the organic waving of the dunes, implying the motion of the strong winds on the island. We achieved this illusion through the use of angled louvres that run along the exterior of the building and seemingly penetrates the facade under the undulating roof. In addItion to the required amenities, we also included an expansive center courtyard for outdoor events and an amphitheater. As for the bioclimatic design components, we used a reflective membrane for the roof, designed the plan to optimize cross ventilation, and included solar panel canopies over some of the parking. For the in-depth technical components, I handled a majority of the structural details while my partner, Talisha Jenkins, handled most of the mechanical details.

ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SITE SECTION

TRANSVERSE SITE SECTION

TRANSVERSE SECTION

SOUTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

STRUCTURAL DETAILS

KEY

1. PVC ROOFING MEMBRANE

2. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

3. RIGID INSULATION

4. FASCIA BOARD

5. 2X12 LEDGER BOARD

6. 4-1/2 x 11-1/4IN GLULAM

7. STEEL TRUSS 8. STEEL COLUMN 9. METAL DECKING 10. FIBER CEMENT SIDING 11. 1/2 IN PLYWOOD SHEATHING 12. ALUMINUM W/ WOOD GRAIN FINISH

13. 6 IN MINERAL WOOL BOARD INSULATION

14. 4 IN STEEL CAVITY

15. 1/2 IN GYPSUM BOARD

16. ALUMINUM FRAMING

17. INSULATED DOUBLE GLAZING

18. ALUMINUM MULLIONS

19. VAPOR BARRIER 20. COMPOSITE WOOD DECKING 21. 2x6 DECK JOISTS 22. CORK FLOOR FINISH 23. EXISTING CONCRETE FOUNDATION

CORKWOOD FLOORING FIBER CEMENT SIDING

COMPOSITE DECKING

STEEL TRUSSES ALUMINUM W/ WOOD GRAIN FINISH GLULAM

STRUCTURAL AXONOMETRIC

ROOFING

STRUCTURAL BAY

STEEL TRUSSES STEEL COLUMNS STEEL FRAMED EXTERIOR WALLS

INTERIOR FLOOR SURFACE / EXTERIOR DECKING

EXTERIOR DECK FRAMING

EXISTING CONCRETE PLATFORM

CONCRETE FOUNDATION PIERS

ROOF STRUCTURE

GLULAM PERGOLA RAFTERS

CROSS BRACING

STEEL TRUSS

INTERIOR STEEL STUD WALL

STEEL COLUMNS

EXISTING CONCRETE PLATFORM

CONCRETE FOUNDATION PIERS

SW NATURAL VENTILATION** (SUMMER MONTHS)

NE NATURAL VENTILATION** (WINTER MONTHS)

SW NATURAL VENTILATION (SUMMER MONTHS)

NE NATURAL VENTILATION (WINTER MONTHS)

PHYSICAL STUDY MODEL*

PERCENTAGE OF GLASS*

BIOME BRIDGE

ATLANTA, GA 21

BB

BIOME BRIDGE SPRING 2022

ARCH 601 PETER NOONAN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project was completed as part of the 2022 ACSA Timber in the City competition. The objective required us to find innovative and technical solutions to create a 12 to 20-story mass timber mixed-use development. The site for this project was a small, sloped, L-shaped lot that straddled the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Bus and Rail Midtown Arts Center Station. The required program included a market, 30 short-stay units, and a community center with a pool and event space. In addition, we were to propose a plan for future development on the site in an effort to reach the site’s maximum FAR (10). For this project, I collaborated with partner Talisha Jenkins.

CONCEPT

Our project, the Biome Bridge, placed emphasis on the sustainable implications of mass timber construction, allowing the environmental systems to shape the project. The building itself consists of a bridge which extended from the higher elevation on Arts Center Way, and over W Peachtree Street, better connecting the rail and bus stations in the process. This bridge contained the market along with housing support. Over the easternmost side of the bridge sat a two-story community center with a 14-story residential tower above. The community center overlooked an extensive vegetated terrace which rested atop the bridge. The tower’s design was influenced greatly by solar orientation and natural ventilation. Its striking aluminum fins and series of south-facing, threestory atriums not only make for a beautiful design, but also strategically manipulates sunlight for optimal light and thermal quality. Additionally, there are two exterior plazas, a hardscaped entry plaza for art displays along W Peachtree and a landscaped park along 15th Street which include community garden, a lawn, and vendor spaces.

FIGURES

101,915 SF

PHASE 1 SQUARE FOOTAGE

74,540

REDUCED CO2 EMMISIONS PER YEAR WITH SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (ACCORDING TO SEFAIRA)

6.9

FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO AT FULL BUILD-OUT

DIAGRAMS*

305ft ARCHITECTURAL HEIGHT

42 NO. OF SHORT-STAY UNITS

11

LEASABLE SPACES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

PARTI CIRCULATION SOLAR ORIENTATION

FUTURE PHASING*

PHASE I

FAR | 1.6

PHASE II

FAR | 4.3

NO. OF FLOORS | 30 PHASE AREA | 169,975 SF GROSS AREA | 271,890 SF

PHASE III FAR | 6.9 NO. OF FLOORS | 30 PHASE AREA | 163,800 SF GROSS AREA | 435,690 SF

PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM**

FLOOR

24

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

SOLAR**

ELECTROCHROMATIC SMART GLASS BRINGS IN PLENTY OF LIGHT WHILE PREVENTING SOLAR HEAT GAIN IN THE SUMMER

ALUMINUM VERTICAL LOUVRES DAMPEN EXCESS EAST/WEST LIGHT

FLORA**

COMMUNITY GARDENS AROUND THE SITE GIVE BOTH RESIDENTS AND VENDORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW THEIR OWN PRODUCE

WATER

RAINWATER COLLECTION ON TERRACE PROVIDES WATER FOR:

MATERIALS**

DIMENSIONS

THE WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER

JOINT #2

JOINT #3

REGENERATIVE OASIS |

BREWSTER COUNTY, TX 29 RO

ARCH 797-99 MICHAEL BINDER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION + CONCEPT

REGENERATIVE OASIS 2022-2023

THESIS IN-PROGRESS

The Regenerative Oasis is currently being completed as my thesis project. After completing an extensive thesis report, this semester (Spring 2023), we will focus on the design portion. This thesis focuses on ecotourism and luxury travel in particular. In many ways, traveling can be viewed as an unnecessary privilege that only damages our environment. This damage is not only due to transportation needs but is also the result of the immense amounts of energy required and excessive waste that lodging establishments produce. However, these facts alone will not deter society’s desire to see the world. This thesis seeks to demonstrate how it is possible to travel while not only lessening your negative impact on the environment but positively affecting it. The result will be a regenerative resort in the remote desert lands of Western Texas, just 6 miles north of Big Bend National Park. This remote site will further stress the fact that this type of lodging is possible in even the most extreme locations, where resources are scarce.

This resort will also be a luxury establishment but, rather than the traditional sense of the term, this resort will redefine luxury, placing emphasis on the natural aspects rather than indulgent, man-made qualities. In the process, this thesis explores construction techniques, materiality, interior design, landscaping methods, as well as indigenous and vernacular architecture, to ensure that the final resort is as environmentally friendly as possible. In addition, this thesis will takes into consideration the operation of the resort and aims to acknowledge the community and culture of the region.

WHY?

Hotels contribute 60 MILLION tons of CO2 emissions annually

WHAT?

Hotels create

1.9 BILLION pounds of waste annually

Hotels use 84.7 BILLION kwh of electricity annually

HOW? | CONSIDERATIONS

Hotels use

219 BILLION gallons of water annually

Hotels contribute 1% of world global CO2 emissions

despite accounting for only .01% of public buildings

HISTORIC AND MODERN INSPIRATION

NATURAL MATERIALS

INTERCONNECTED WORLDVIEW

ADAPTABILITY

LIGHT MANIPULATION

REGENERATIVE DESIGN

RENEWABLE ENERGY

WASTE MANAGEMENT

WATER COLLECTION

PASSIVE SOLAR STRATEGIES

30 guestroom villas FOR WHO?

15 THOUSAND Square feet of amenity space

3 individual areas of the campus (defined by audience categories)

0% of waste being sent off-site

100% powered by renewable energy

ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS

ONSITE ACTIVITES

CULTURAL EVENTS

SITE EXPLORATION

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

LOCALLY SOURCED FOODS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

GREEN TRANSPORTATION

581 THOUSAND visitors to Big Bend National Park (2021)

WHERE?

72% of travelers believe that sustainable travel important worldwide

Seeking thrill and unique experiences

Seeking serenity and solitude

Seeking culture and leisure

TARGET AUDIENCE THE ADVENTURER THE SOUL-SEEKER THE BON-VIVANT THE SCHOLAR Seeking expertise and science

PRINCIPLES OF ECOTOURISM

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

UNTOUCHED NATURE

FOCUS ON BIODIVERSITY

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALITY

NATURAL MATERIALS

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

LOCAL SOURCING

RECYCLED MATERIALS