JessicaSymons Architectural Portfolio
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Kansas State University NAAB Accredited Masters of Architecture Jessica Marie Symons Graduate Student jessie17@ksu.edu 913.461.0517
Watercolor on Paper “Church of the Jubilee� | 2012
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Design + Make Cabin Prototype | 2012 - 2013
Individual Design Phase
Design Analysis
Group Design Phase
Girl Scout Cabin Prototype Camp Daisy, Dover, KS | Client: Girl Scouts of America | Budget: $7,500 | 2012 - 2013
Why Coconut Creme Pie?
Individual Vs. Group Design
Construction
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Adapting to topography | Raising above water line Wood Board
Insulative material Plexiglass Panel
Modular componant fabrication sequence
Assemble Kit of Parts
Entire wall opens to connect the cabin with nature
Finished Modular Element
Uses of Modular Element
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Floor Plan
ProcessofDesign A design is never finished, for it is the work of refinement on a set of principles. Design takes the existing and creates something better - something new. My original concept for the Camp Daisy Cabin held to the ideas of social connection, adaptability, and a connection to the natural world. Though the design grew throughout the transition from individual design to group design, the principles always remained as the founding blocks of the idea.
Step 1: Existing Cabins
Step 2: Individual Design
Step 3: Begin Group Work
Step 4: Presentation
- Falling apart - Hard to maintain - Hot and uncomfortable - Only houses four girls - Eroding foundation
- Add color - Develop relationship to the ground - Structure in the works - Corners can be improved - Budget undetermined - Create an indoor/outdoor relationship - Maximum ventilation
- Developing roof structure - Reworking layout - Developing interior structure - Eliminating dead spaces
- Create a roof and wall relationship - Maximize profitability - Increase uniqueness - Develop budget
Phase 2: Group Design
Floor Plan | developed as a group, created by Jessica
Longitudinal Section | developed as a group, created by Jessica
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Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS | 2010 Team Design Project
Seaton Hall Redesign Project KSU Campus, Manhattan, KS | 2010
What's Up With Seaton Hall?
Individual Vs. Group Design
A Project with Reality
Seaton Hall, the home of the Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design, fails to adequately provide an enriching work environment for students, and inadequately represents the prestigious academic program.
This studio provided and opportunity to work in groups of five people (four fourthyear students and one fifth year mentor) and learn how to design corroboratively. We worked in tandem on every element of the project and learned to delegate work, compromise ideas, and stand behind one another
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Campus Circulation Study | Produced by Jessica Symons 2010
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Kansas City, KS | 2011 Individual Design Project
TWA Hotel Kansas City, KS | 2011
A Place of Comfort
A Place of Modernity
Construction
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Kitchen Bar
Lobby
Manager’s Suite
Indoor Garden
Back of House
Outdoor Garden
Design Features
Metal Structure
Light well, maximizing interior luminance
Window panes -translucent -transparent -red translucent
Entryway and lounge area
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What is the D.E.A.C.?
What Features Are There?
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Structure Diagram
Program Diagram
Geometry Diagram
Structure is pulled to the exterior. Lateral bracing supports the San Francisco earthquake lateral forces.
Levels are divided into uses and become more open towards the upper levels
Rectangular forms simplify the geometry and are divided into separate spaces of activity based on program.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Worship Center St. Mary’s, KS | 2011 Individual Design Project
Saint Mary’s Catholic Worship Center St. Mary’s, KS | 2011
Defining Worship
Features of Serentiy
Symbolism
Worship spaces are unique to individuals, however all must evoke a sense of serenity and unity with God. A connection with nature and the landscape influences the design in this way.
A long waterfalll makes up the roof of The waterfall symbolizes cleansing the central corridor of the lower spaces. such as that of baptism, or a washing This underwater atmosphere provides to make pure such as repentance. a serence reflective space that filters the light into spiritual plays of color and ambience.
Longitudinal section
Shows chapel space and lower small chapels
ConstructionDocuments Learning Construction
3D Wall Analytic
Wall Analytic Section
The Catholic Worship Center became my first introduction to construction documents. I learned how to detail connections and combine matierals together.
Analyzation of a key connection segment in which the waterfall roof plane interacts with the upper walkway and lower corridor using tension cables.
A tectonic look at the connection displayed in the 3D wall analytic which displays construction document information on wall materials and thickensses and cable structure.
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StudyAbroad
EUROPE Rome, Italy
Orvieto Florence
Venice Vincenza
Cinque Terra
Naples
Isle of Capri
Pompeii Hadrian’s Villa
Paestum
Barcelona, Spain
Paris, France
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JessicaMarie Architectural Resume Jessica Marie Symons Jessie 17@ksu.edu 913.461.0517 14630 S. Alden St. Olathe, KS 66062
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Education Kansas State University | 2008 - Present College of Architecture, Planning, and Design NAAB Accredited Masters of Architecture Graduation May 2013 Undergraduate GPA 3.66/4.0 Graduate GPA 4.0/4.0
Centro Studio - study abroad | 2012
Study abroad program through KSU and the College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Activities and Leadership Women in Design Chapter of Kansas State University: Founder Graduate Student Council: Student Affairs Committee | 2012 Graduate Teaching Assistant: Architectural Programming | 2012 OZ Architectural Journal: Secretary and Designer | 2012 Design-Make Architectural Studio | 2012 - 2013 Leader of service events Fund-raiser for Riley County Animal Shelter | 2010 Canned food drive for Flint Hills Breadbasket | 2011 Dean’s Student Advisory Council | 2011 Telefund Volunteer | 2009 - 2010 Study Abroad Orvieto, Italy | Spring 2012 Church Leader Teaching (ages 3 - 20+) | 2009 - 2012 President of Young Women’s Organization Secretary in Relief Society (women’s organization) 1st Counselor in Relief Society (women’s organization)
Qualifications and Skills Hand Drafting and Hand Rendering Computer drafting and rendering Revit, AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator,
Awards Palmquist Arch. & Design Scholarship | 2008 - 2012 Blue Key Memorial Scholarship | 2012 June Millard Hall Scholarship | 2012
Photoshop
Watercolor Collaborative teamwork skills Excellent layout presentation Understanding of environmental design principles LEED standards Strong Motivational Leadership Skills Communication Honesty and Integrity Enthusiasm
Experience Graduate Teaching Assistant | 2012 Assisted David Sachs with the fourth year Architectural Programming course including grading, administering exams, and assisting students with questions.
Hobby Lobby | 2010-2012 Cashier services, unpacking and stocking, display design, customer service and customer relations
References Wendy Ornelas
relation: Faculty Advisor College of Architecture, Planning, & Design Architecture Associate Dean KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY wornelas@k-state.edu
Matthew Knox
relation: college professor College of Architecture, Planning, & Design Department Head KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY mknox@k-state.edu
Susanne Sieple-Coates
relation: college professor College of Architecture, Planning, & Design KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY scoates@ksu.edu
“Hand of God� | 2012
Find where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need. Frederick Buechner