JADAYNE SMITH FIU PORTFOLIO

JADAYNE A. SMITH

2024 Architectural Graduate Student Portfolio

JADAYNE A. SMITH

Email: jada y n e smi t h @h o t ma i l co m

jsmi t 4 94 @ﬁ u e d u

Inst agram: @arch f ro

Telephone: (954 )64 3-6054 / (876)318-5602

Ed u ca t i o n

2022-2024

Address: Miami, Florida 33174

Occupat ion 3D Print Lab Technician

Degree: Mast er of Archit ect ure (2024 )

Mast er of Archit ect ur e, Flor ida Int er nat ional Universit y, SoA

2013-2017 B A in Ar chit ect ur al St udies, Caribbean School of Ar chit ect ur e

2006-2013

Wo r k Exp e r i e n ce

The Univer sit y of Technology, Jamaica, WI

High School Diploma, Wolmer’ s Boys’ School, Jamaica, WI

03/ 2023-Pr esent SoA Miami Beach Urban St udios, Miami, Flor ida, USA

3D Pr int Lab Technician

Assist ant t o t he Senior Special Event s Manager

04 /2018-08/2022

Taylor Archit ect s, Jamaica, WI

Ar chit ect ur al Assist ant

07/ 2017-03/2018 Robin Bast on Associat es, Jamaica, WI

06/ 2016-08/2016 Ar chit ect ur al Assist ant

06/ 2017-08/ 2017 Ur ban Development Cor por at ion, Jamaica, WI Summer Int er n (Ar chit ect ur al Depar t ment )

06/ 2013-07/2013 Pr int Big Jamaica, Jamaica, WI

Summer Int er n (Gr aphic Design/Pr int Lab)

07/ 2010-08/2010 EGIS Secur it y Syst ems Lt d , Jamaica, WI

Locksmit h’ s Apprent ice

Fe ll o ws h i p s / Or g a n i za t i o n s

2024 -Pr esent MBUS LEADS 2024 Cohor t

2023-Pr esent Radcliff e Ar t + Design Incubat or Cohor t 7 Fellow

2023 Sigma XI chapt er of t he Tau Sigma Delt a Honor Societ y

S cho l a r s h i p s / Aw a r d s

2023-Pr esent Radcliff e Ar t + Design Incubat or Scholar ship

2016-2017 E Nadine Isaacs Archit ect Lt d Awar d

2016-2017 Caribbean School of Ar chit ect ur e, St udent of t he Year

De s i g n S o f t w a r e Phot oshop, Illust r at or , Indesign, Aut oCAD, Vect or Wor ks, Pr emier e Pro, Rhino7, Revit Twinmot ion

L a n gu a g e s English (Nat ive Language) Pat ois (Jamaican Cr eole)

Ext r a cu rr i cu l a r /

Ev e n t s

2023 Alpha Rho Chi, Ar t Night : Exhibit ion of FIU SoA St udent Ar t (Placed in t he t op 5)

2019 FOCUS: Fr om t he Inside Out A Visual Ar t s Exhibit ion (Feat ur ed Ar t ist and Collaborat or )

2019 Kingst on Ar t Walk, March 2019 (Par t icipat ing Vendor / Art ist )

2019 Cr af t Cart : Craf t Village (Par t icipat ing Vendor / Ar t ist )

2017 -2019 Member of Gr andeur Design Group (Fr eelance Design)

2014 -2015 Gover nor General’ s High School Ment or ship Pr ogram (Ment or t o High School st udent s)

2014 -2016 Expr ession Club Pr esident

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REMNANT

Prof. Eric Goldemberg

Designers: Deepa Sampat

Jadayne Smith

Location - The Kampong

Thesis Masters Project 2024

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INTENT

To design a habitat for pollinators at the Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden. The installations are meant to encourage interaction between pollinators and human visitors

CONCEPT

After observing the site I developed an interest in the cycles of growth and decay. The Idea that fueled the later design was of a tree gradually decaying, the remnants of which become the home for small creatures that benefit from and further decomposition. Wrapping, porocity and the connection to ground became important themes in the design.

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CLAY STUDIES - TEXTURE CLAY STUDY - FORM

FORM INSPIRATION

TREES AND ROOTS

TEXTURE INSPIRATION

INSECT HABITAT

COLOR INSPIRATION

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REMNANT PLAN

In plan, the design mimics the base of a tree. This form allows the human observer to enter, take a seat and view the pollinators at their level.

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WOVEN UNDER NET- natural fiber

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TOP LAYER- Kuka printing BASE- mesh and concrete SEAT- power carved plywood

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PROTOTYPE

MODEL ON SITE 3D PRINTED PROTOTYPE

MATERIAL STUDIES

The original prototype models were PLA 3D prints joined with construction adhesive and finished with spackle and spray paint. This method of assembly was messy and fell apart in a matter of weeks. The final colors and textures were also not ideal for the main design intent.

Exploring a variety of materials and construction methods would allow for a better understanding of the form and how to reproduce it.

CONCRETE MATERIAL STUDY

By carving foam, wrapping it in an aluminum mesh, and coating it in cement mortar I was able to create a solid representation of the design.

An important aspect of this test was to understand quantities, both in material terms and in time for production and curing.

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3D RESTORATION

Client: Dr. Jacek Kolasinski

Designer: Jadayne Smith

Location - FIU BBC

Arcfuse.studio 2024

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COMPONENT AXON

FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW

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SIDE VIEW

COMPONENT IN PLACE

This was a quick project to measure, replicate and replace a damaged wooden chair component. This approach brings new life and a point of interest to old furniture.

CHAIR

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BELL CHAPEL MODEL

FIU Office Of The President

Technician: Jadayne Smith

Location - FIU MMC

Miami Beach Urban Studios 2023

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ARCHITECTURAL RENDER

3D PRINTED MODEL

The request was made for the production of a 3D model of the FIU Trish and Dan Bell Chapel. To compete the task, a new digital model was created based on the existing files provided by the project architects, Gurrimatute.

Render shown is from Gurrimatute.

There were a number of iterations and test models made

I unfortunately was not able to photograph the final model before delivery to the client

PRINTED MODEL

3D

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Project In Development

Designer: Jadayne Smith

Arcfuse.studio 2023

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DECO FRAME

INTENT

To create a temporary wall system that maximizes usable display space in a sustainable, nondamaging way. The inspiration for this idea came from working in the historic Washington Gallery in Miami Beach where the walls and floors can not be harmed in any way.

PROBLEM

Gallery and event spaces are often restrictive and limit the methods of installations they would allow. Display spaces often need to be subdivided to be best utilized but traditional partitions occupy valuable storage space when not in use.

SOLUTION

By creating a modular, free standing system, a space can be transformed to meet design needs. The system can also be rented for temporary events with less comitment for the customer

WALL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

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TOP CONNECTION

DETAIL

MIDDLE CONNECTION

DETAIL

BASE CONNECTION

DETAIL

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PANEL LAYOUT

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PLAN LAYOUT STUDY

WALL ASSEMBLY 3D MODEL

FRAMING ASSEMBLY 3D MODEL

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LEMON CITY NATATORIUM

Prof. Mark Marine

Designer: Jadayne Smith

Location - Lemon City

Integrated Comprehensive Design

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INTENT

The Lemon City Natatorium in Little Haiti was designed as a response to the turbulent history of Haitian settlement and mirgration to the Florida. From the past, I found that the feeling of Coming Home would be a great need for this community. the ability to grow, share and gather in a safe environment of healing is what the Natatorium provides.

CONCEPT

Taking inspiration from the traditional Gingerbread architecture found in Haiti and around the Caribbean, the concept was to reimagine this kit of parts in a more contemporary way.

MATERIAL

Using primarily concrete and glass for the structure and aluminium paneling as accents, the Natatorium’s construction represents strength and resilience. These materials combine strong durability with significant permiability to create a safe and inviting space.

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