JACK TALIAFERRO SELECTED WORKS 2022-2023
TOTAL WORKS ART EXHIBITION | FLINT HILLS, KANSAS MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE | MANHATTAN, KANSAS CONFLUENCE LIBRARY | COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS NEXUS HUB | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA REKA: ARTIST RETREAT | LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA KAW RIVER CULTURE CENTER | TOPEKA, KANSAS LOW INCOME HOUSING | EUREKA, KANSAS
THE NEXUS HUB LOS ANGLES, CALIFORNIA COMPETITION SUMMER 2023
THE NEXUS HUB The Nexus Hub in Los Angeles, California is an architectural marvel that exemplifies the harmonious integration of modern design and the surrounding natural environment. With its innovative features and eco-friendly approach, it stands as a beacon of sustainable development and a testament to the city’s commitment to a greener future. At first glance, the Nexus Hub is a visually stunning structure that seamlessly blends with the beauty of its surroundings. Its design incorporates elements inspired by nature, utilizing sustainable materials, and employing techniques that minimize its ecological footprint. The building’s facade incorporates living walls covered in lush vegetation, helping to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and provide a habitat for local flora and fauna.
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1. The soil is removed from the site to in order for it to be integrated back in later
2. A base level of soil for the integration of nature is placed along with the first floors of public space.
3. The second level of soil for the integration of nature is placed along with the middle floors of retail space
4. The third level of soil for the integration of nature is placed along with the upper business spaces
5. A fluid atrium is integrated to create a collective space throughout the building
KAW RIVER CULTURE CENTER TOPEKA, KS STUDIO WORK FALL 2023
KAW RIVER CULTURAL CENTER This piece of architecture is located on the kaw river in Topeka, KS. Its purpose is to harbor all walks of life surrounding 6 indigenous tribes. The facility is meant to hold a gallery, council chamber, library, classrooms, apartments and more. In embarking on this project, I delved into extensive research on the Kaw River, the indigenous peoples, and the city, seeking to honor the historical contours of the river that have evolved since the early 1600s. The oldest known map guided the first-floor design, with the river’s ancient and current flows shaping the building’s foundation. The upper floors drew inspiration from a panoramic river image, capturing its uninterrupted essence for a distinctive silhouette. The roof, mimicking the river’s flow halted by a prominent wall, symbolizes resilience. Research on indigenous communities revealed persistent social and political barriers, inspiring intentional voids in the roof and wall, representing spaces dedicated to breaking down these barriers and advocating for equality. The library, classrooms, and council chamber protrude through, highlighting their importance in fostering progress. Voids over the lobby signify hope, while the tree-inhabited void underscores continual growth, and those facing the pow-wow circle pay homage to cultural history. Enclosed gallery spaces protect achievements. The site design fosters city connections, with circulation flowing over the building, linking main streets and emphasizing the center street as the main entry. Materiality, warm and welcoming, echoes historical use with predominantly wooden interiors, while concrete exteriors mold to the envisioned forms seamlessly traversing the site.
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1. The oldest and newest river forms are taken to create form of first floor connecting it back to the site and the river.
2.The river side of the building on the second and third floors are taking the panoramic view of river and using for the form.
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3. The shell structure and load bearing wall make a floor and retaining wall like connection allowing for flow over the building.
4. The voids represent breaks in the river floor and allow for program spaces form to take shape.
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CONFLUENCE LIBRARY COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS STUDIO WORK SPRING 2023
CONFLUENCE LIBRARY Council Grove’s role in the expansion of the United States towards the West is a significant chapter in the nation’s history. A key factor that contributed to the survival of the pioneers on this arduous journey was their ability to unite and form a strong sense on community. To foster this spirit of togetherness they devised a strategy where their individual wagons would form a circle around a central gathering space, allowing for both communal interactions and personal space. In conceptualizing a design that pays homage to this historic strategy, my approach is to create a space that balances the need for social iteration and individual privacy. The central area serves as a shared space as needed. The result will be a harmonious blend of communal and personal spaces .
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MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE MANHATTAN, KANSAS STUDIO WORK FALL 2023
MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE Nestled within Cico Park in Manhattan, KS, lies the captivating Museum of Agriculture. Its design, inspired by a barn’s essence, features high ceilings and exposed structures, creating an inviting atmosphere. The museum’s ingenious layout ensures a seamless flow, guiding visitors from one space to another, revealing new perspectives of the exhibits at every turn. As you step inside, the courtyard beckons, revealing the grandeur of agricultural displays and inviting you to explore further. The movable glass panels allow you to transition effortlessly from indoors to outdoors, connecting with the exhibits on the entire first floor. Moving on, you enter a remarkable silo-like rotunda, where exhibits unfold both above and below you, providing a truly immersive experience. In the second wing, a splendid overlook allows you to gaze down upon the courtyard and the exhibits below, creating a sense of interconnectedness.
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1. The building is introduced as a barn type building
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2. The building is split to create two separate wings for the exhibits and create a courtyard
3. The two sides are rotated 180 degrees in order to have a focused view on the courtyard
4. The second wing is elevated to create space for the necessary facilities and there is an introduction of a silo for circulation between the two wings
5. The roofs are carved out to introduce a constant slope from start to finish tying the two sides together
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
WEST SECTION The section allows you to view how the slope of the building follows from the entry to the opposing side. As well as how the structural scheme is that of a barn