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DURMON W. JONES III
DURMON WILLIAM JONES III
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A dedicated and detailed orientated individual that believes in community-led initiatives. Through the built environment, I think it is possible to preserve and strengthen communities on a social and economic level.
EDUCATION
Morgan State University
PURSUING MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE - 2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
Climate Outreach Intern
CITY OF BALTIMORE, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, (MAR '22 - CURRENT)
In preparation for Baltimore City's Climate Action Plan update, I'm tasked to engage with community members and leaders; produced and assisted in the production of communication and educational materials for print and digital formats; created and monitor communications outreach; analyzed and monitored data collected for Baltimore City's Climate Action Plan update.
Project Assistant
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - SA+P DEAN'S OFFICE OFFICE, (AUG '21 - MAY '22)
Historian (2019 - Current) and member of Morgan's National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
SKILLS
Adobe Suite Revit
SketchUp
3D Printing
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Communication and Networking
Collaborating
Delivers Quality Results
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean's List 2019
Dean's List 2020
Designed an Urban Demonstration Kitchen for Baltimore's Park Heights
Neighborhood
National Organization of Minority Architects Foundation Fellowship
Recipient
Transform Mid-Atlantic Fellow
CONTACT INFO
Cell 443-632-4627
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/durmonjones/ Portfolios issuu.com/durmonjones
Work Email durmon.jones@gmail.com
University Email dujon4@morgan.edu
Work collaboratively with the Dean's office team on specific short- and long-term projects. Given an array of tasks delegated to self by the executive team (Dean, Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean).
Intern Staff Designer
QUINN EVANS, (JUN '21 - JUL '21)
Create and review graphic presentations using Affinity Suite; deliberated with product manufacturers; conducted research on possible products for clients; review and edit client's Program of Requirements (POR).
Undergrad Research Assist. - Student Planner
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, (MAR '21 - MAY '21 )
Survey all non-residential rooms of Morgan State University’s main campus ensuring they are properly identified by the state’s use code and the university’s system.
Urban Farm Designer
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, (JUL '20 - SEP '20)
Managed and developed a detailed report of our team's findings and proposals; Developed a sustainable/non-permanent urban farm kitchen design for an inner block in Park Heights' Plantation Park Heights. The completed structure would feed the community.
Office Assistant
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, (JUL '19 - AUG '20)
Aissited people to fill out the necessary forms and answered incoming calls from students, parents, and advisors from other institutions; Handled inquiries, and sorted and distributed corresponding forms to the necessary team members.
Student - Site Planner
ACE MENTOR PROGRAM, (SEP '15 - JUN '16)
Participated in ACE Mentor Program's Design and Construction competition. Tasked to locate an ideal site for structure proposal and present findings to a jury of practicing professionals in Washington DC.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN - 2021
CONTENTS
Triptychs Hybrid Housing Row House
Prototype + Variation
Garden Vista Studios
HMSGDesign Diagram
Oasis Cooling
Islands: Visual Thesis
Additional Work
TRIPTYCHS
This project challenged my perception of dwelling and the variables that shape its physical and metaphysical boundaries. Using a series of spatial operations, we were to explore alternatives for assembling spaces within a dwelling module. The resultant modules will then be aggregated into larger constructs and visualized as dwelling spaces illustrating a sense of place.
LINE DRAWING PARTI DIAGRAM
DELETE + BLOAT ITERATION 1
MIRROR
ITERATION 2
SHIFT + SLIDE + DELETE
ROTATE + TRANSLATE
ITERATION 3
DETACH + PUSH + BREAK
SCALE + MIRROR + TRANSLATE
ROW HOUSE PROTOTYPE
By using a set amount of requirements I was tasked in developing a Row House. I used hypothetical clients to suit their needs.
The clients were a couple that worked at home. One needed a large amount for their work hop while the other needed ample amount of space to film videos.
UNIT ASSEMBLAGE & CIRCULATION
L3 L2 L1
Level 1 Foyer, Closet, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen - Front Patio, Backyard, Powder Room 602ft² 418ft² Seating Area, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom - (2) Balconies (2) Office Spaces, Bathroom 418ft² UNIT
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 LONGITUDINAL SECTION SECTION PERSPECTIVE AXON Scale 1/8” = 8’ 0ft 2ft 4ft 8ft 16ft
PLANS
MODELS: DIAGRAMMATIC & SECTIONAL
ROW HOUSE VARIATION
By using the unit layout from the Row House Prototype. Students will organize their units into a row of six units. Students had to observe the spatial features of their units and continue to cater to a more universal client.
ROW AGGREGATION AXON
ROW: PLANS
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
MODEL: MASSING
URBAN HYBRID HOUSING TYPES
Tasked to solve a low-density urban housing issue, between two common housing types. In addition to taking notice of their chosen location. This was a collaborative project with Dulce Nettey. This completed development named “Park + Side Heights“
BUILDING DESIGN: DIAGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS
SITE LOCATION
Located on the East side of the park with the lower left corner being attached to a mildly busy intersection.
COURTYARD
A raised courtyard that starts on the second level is intended to connect the residents with each other.
TYPOLOGY
The APARTMENT side is located of the North and West side of the site facing the park. On the West under on the first level facing the park are three RETAIL SPACES . While the HOMES are facing the South and East side is facing the hypothetical museum.
Under the risen courtyard is parking for the resident of the APARTMENTS . While residents of the ROW HOMES have a parking garage with each unit.
SITE TREATMENT
The addition of a plaza that mirrors the park’s plaza it visually extends the park. Thus creating an open space where people an sit and enjoy their Surroundings.
PROGRAM & PERSPECTIVE
Ground Level Level 2 Legend Apartments Row Homes Level 3 Level 4
PLAZA
COURTYARD
The raised courtyard visually connects the residents of the ROW HOMES with the residents of the APARTMENTS.
APARTMENT ROW HOMES
Image Source: Landworks Studios Inc
EAST
SECTION
EVENT SPACE
APARTMENT OUTDOOR SPACE
COURTYARD
ROW HOMES
NORTH SECTION
Located on the East side of the park with the lower left corner being attached to a mildly busy intersection.
Located on the East side of the park with the lower left corner being attached to a mildly busy intersection.
CLOSET BEDROOM DINNING ROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BATHROOM BATHROOM CLOSET BEDROOM BALCONY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT UNIT APARTMENT ENTRY
ROW HOUSE UNITS DEN GARAGE LAUNDRY ROOM BATHROOM Level 1 LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM KITCHEN CLOSET COURTYARD Level 2 BEDROOM BEDROOM BATHROOM CLOSET CLOSET MASTER SUITE CLOSET CLOSET BATHROOM SUN ROOM BALCONY
3
4 ROW HOMES
Level
Level
HMSG: DESIGN DIAGRAM
As a Staff Design Intern at Quinn Evan “Quinnterns” each intern was tasked to develop a design diagram. I was given the task to develop a diagram of Hirshhorn Museum: Sculpture Garden storm water management system.
DESIGN IMPACT
• Enhance visitor experience and public engagement
• Revitalize & build upon the historic framework of the Sculpture Garden
• Reestablish the cohesiveness of the sculpture Garden, Plaza & Museum as a single interconnected campus and reinforce the connection to the National Mall
• Replace failing infrastructure, meet current code requirements, & design for resilience & sustainability
Aerial View of Revitalized Hirshhorn Museum
Aerial View of Hirshhorn Museum
HMSG: DESIGN DIAGRAM
Storm Water Management: Reflecting Pool & Cistern
North / South Section
pool serves as a key component to the storm water management system it accounts for 40% of the reclaimed storm water demand retained on-site Capture storm-water runoff to feed and treatment system for the reflecting pool water recharge and irrigation systems REFLECTING POOL CISTERN
Reflecting
HMSG: DESIGN DIAGRAM
Storm Water Management: Silva Cells & Planters
Located below are elevated structural slabs. These cells will support tree growth below the surface and reduce the amount of storm water that needs to be collected in the cistern
SILVA CELL East / West Section
SILVA CELL
GARDEN VISTA STUDIOS
Garden Vista Studios is a remodel of an former warehouse in Hampden, Baltimore City, Maryland. Garden Vista Studios will serve Hampden and it’s adjacent neighborhoods by becoming a destination to socialize in addition to providing a space for both creatives to enhance their skills and work force preparation.
GARDEN VISTA STUDIOS
NARRATIVE
Hampden is a well-developed neighborhood with a rich culture and history. The neighborhood also benefits from being a part of the historically well-invested “White L”. This compared to its adjacent neighborhoods that are a part of the historically underdeveloped and disinvestment “The Black Butterfly”.These neighborhoods are all noted on the right by the two images. Alongside two neighborhoods statistics that are adjacent to the site.
Located on the edge of Hampden in Baltimore, Maryland. The now re-imagined Buena Vista Studios as Garden Vista Studios will serve Hampden and its adjacent neighborhoods by becoming a destination to socialize in addition to providing a space for both creatives to enhance their skills and prepare to join or rejoin
Adjacent Neighborhoods
Hampden
Income - $59.7K
Unemployed - 3.5%
Mondawin
Income - $32.7K
Unemployed - 10.9%
Park Circle
Income - $26.6K
Unemployed - 9.8%
Source: Statistical Atlas
“The White L”
“The Black Butterfly”
Less Investment Majority Black More Investment Majority White
Hampden
Site Location
URBAN CONTEXT: MASTER PLAN CONCEPT
MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE
To achieve project goals and accommodate new users, the master plan introduces street-scaping for 41st Street and Buena Vista Ave, in addition to landscaping interventions on the south-side and a plaza between the rental classrooms and daycare center that will connect Buena Vista Park to the site.
Interventions
• Safety
Sidewalk Expansion allows more pedestrian circulation on Buena Vista Ave and addresses the lack of pedestrian circulation of 41st Street.
• Beautification
Viewing Deck is placed on top of the Fabrication Center and gets immediate views of the adjacent neighborhoods and sunset. Vegetation offers privacy at the intersection for the offices.
1.1 Introduction of Crosswalks
1.2 Sidewalk Expansion
2.1 Additional Green Parking
2.2 Viewing Deck
2.3 Rain Garden
2.4 Shaded Plaza
2.5 Vegetation
2.6 Buena Vista Park Renovation
1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 41STSTREET BUENA VISTA AVE 0 13 ft 39 ft CRUMP AND KWASH
LODGE BUENA
POLICE
VISTA PARK ROWHOMES FUEL DEPOT
• Keep as Much of the Existing Structure/Footprint as Possible
• Provide a Space for Creatives
• Provide a Space to Develop and Enhance Skills
Location 4000 Buena Vista Avenue Baltimore, MD 21211 224ft Image: Google Maps Image: Google Maps
1.1 Lack of Vegetation on Site 1.2 No Defined Entrance 1.3 Neglected Facades 1.4 Neglected Sidewalks Site Details Approx 1.1 1.3
Acres • Become a Destination
ANALYSIS 41stStreet Buena Vista Ave A1 A2 B 285ft 251 ft 225ft Property Details A1 Owned B2 Owned A2 Owned Approach Existing Parking Pedestrian Circulation Vegetation 0 46 ft 138 ft Sun/Shadow Image: Google Maps Image: Google Maps 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
Garden Vista Studios Goals
Problems
2.3
• Address High Unemployment Rates in Baltimore
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS: SITE SELECTION AND DOCUMENTATION
SITE
BUILDING DESIGN: DIAGRAMMATIC ANALYSIS
SPATIAL CONCEPTION
With the central focus around a Fabrication Center and Workforce Preparation, a Venn diagram (located below) emerges that becomes the parti for the program. At the center of the parti being the destination feature of Garden Vista Studios.
At the center of the building is a 33-foot-high atrium with a sawtooth roof to bring in indirect lighting and pay homage to the past industrial life of the structure. The atrium draws people into this holistic space as it connects all the spaces either physically or visually.
Buena
Massing On-Site
A plaza separating the two volumes making a new entrance into the Atrium and directly connects to Buena Vista Park.
The massing’s two interventions accommodates the site and its surrounding context and brings in new users by the separation of the Workforce Training/ Daycare Center and the Offices/ Classrooms Daycare Center is across from Buena Vista Park.
An Atrium with a sawtooth roof to give homage and indirect light into the space.
Fabrication Woodworking Metal Working Digital Fabrication Design Studio Artist Studios Non-Profit Offices Co-Working Private Offices Daycare Center Classrooms Conference Rooms Social Space Cafe Work Preparation Exhibit Arts Spaces Existing Massing
Vista Studios was a warehouse in its past life. Plaza
Atrium
41stStreet Buena Vista Ave Primary Spaces 1.0 Workforce 3.0 Art 4.0 Fabrication 2.0 Social 0 46 ft 138 ft Program Classrooms Work Force Training Viewing Deck Fabrication Arts 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
Offices Daycare
BUILDING DESIGN: PLAN
Legend 3 Daycare Center 2.2 2 Cafe Space Atrium 2.1 Cafe Seating 1 Fabrication Center 1.1 Painting Studio 1.2 Staff Offices and Support 1.3 Managers’ Offices 1.4 Supply Store and Storage 5 Art Studio 5.1 Non-Permanent Exhibit 4 Rental Classrooms 4.1 Courtyard LEVEL 1 1.5 Digital Fabrication 1.6 Help Desk 1.7 Mechanical Fabrication 1.8 Loading Dock
0 6 ft 18 ft 1 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.8 2 2.2 2.1 3 4 4.1 5 5.1 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.6
BUILDING PERSPECTIVE: ATRIUM INTERIOR
BUILDING DESIGN: SECTION
BUILDING DESIGN: ELEVATION
level 1 3' - 0" level 2 18 - 0" CAFE CAFE SEATING NON-PERMANENT EXHIBIT SPACE ART STUDIO WALKWAY RAIN GARDEN
EAST ELEVATION - BUENA VISTA AVE
OASIS COOLING ISLANDS: VISUAL THESIS
During the research phase of my thesis I was tasked to make a series of visuals that correspond to my research topics. These topics include Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Extreme Heat Events, Urban Heat Island Effect, and Green Typologies.
OASIS COOLING ISLANDS: VISUAL THESIS
THESIS STATEMENT
The Urban Heat Island effects (UHI) and Extreme Heat Events (EHE) are exacerbating inequality globally, necessitating creative resolutions of green typologies like vegetation and landscaping to reduce both occurrences.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
STATEMENT BRIEF
The severe effects of Urban Heat Islands (UHI) and Extreme Heat Events (EHE) brought upon and enhanced by climate change significantly affect undeserved communities and populations worldwide, increasing inequality on a global scale.
The utilization of green typologies and landscapes can reduce both of these occurrences and improve the well-being of a city.
CRITICAL ISSUES
• Environmental Justice
• Climate Change
• Extreme Heat Events (EHE) Impact
• Urban Heat Island Effect (UHI) Impact
• Green Typologies and Green Spaces Impact
CLIMATE CHANGE
EXTREME HEAT
URBAN HEAT EFFECT ISLAND
GREEN TYPOLOGIES
ADDITIONAL WORK
This content includes a pavilion developed in Rhinoceros 3D and Revit and a Interior design project.
ADDITIONAL WORK
10’ - 0” Level 1 1’ - 0” 10’ - 0” Level 1 1’ - 0”
RHINO + REVIT Model Pavilion
La Dolce Vita Bistro
Email: durmon.jones@gmail.com Phone: 443 - 632 - 4627 DURMON
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