Portfolio of jisun kwon

EDUCATION

NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN I San Diego, California

2013-16, Master of Architecture

DANISH INSTITUTE OF STUDYABROAD I Copenhagen, Denmark

2015 Summer

(courses_Urban Design, Visual Journal, Study Tours: Finland+Sweden)

TALIESIN_FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE I Scottsdale, Arizona

2010-11, Master of Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY I Berkeley, California

2011 Summer

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND I Catonsville, Maryland

2000-2004, Bachelor of Arts

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH I Greenbelt, Maryland

1996-2000, Science and Tech

DESIGN EXPERIENCE + PARTICIPATION

ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS INC. I La Jolla, California

2013 Architectural Intern

CLOUDS PAVILION I COMPETITION

2014 An uninvited pavilion for the Venice Biennale

ARCHITIZER A+ CATEGORIES I COMPETITION

2014

DISASTER RELIEF_STORMPROOF I COMPETITION

2013

SMART HARBOR, PESARO, ITALY I COMPETITION

2013

SIXTYNINESEVENTY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH I COMPETITION

2013

NSA+D STUDENT SHOWCASE I (project of the quarter)

2013

DESIGN BUILD I Built Projects

2013

MERITS SKILLS

INDESIGN Advanced

PHOTOSHOP Advanced

ILLUSTRATOR Advanced

MS OFFICE Advanced

RHINO 3D/VRAY Good

REVIT Good

AUTOCAD Beginner

SKETCHUP Beginner

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH Native

KOREAN Fluent

SPANISH / ITALIAN Basics

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

UNTITLED, ART CLUB

2004, co-president

UMBC BAND

2000-2001

DIS: STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

2014

NSAD: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2013

NSAD: DOMUS SCHOLARSHIP

2013

NSAD: STUDENT SHOWCASE

2013

NSAD: MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

2012-Present

TALIESIN: MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

2011

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE: ASIAN STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARD I 2007

ST. ANDREW KIM CATHOLIC: SCHOLARSHIP

2001

UMBC: CAPS/YAGER SCHOLARSHIP

2001

MARYLAND STATE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COMPETITION:

2000 I 2nd place solo

SAT II: KOREAN

2000 I score: 800

NATIONAL LATIN EXAM:

1997,1998 I CUM LAUDE

KOREAN ROOTS WRITING COMPETITION:

1997+1998 I 2nd place

PROWALKABILITY

NSA+D, 2016

The brief for ProWalkability was to transform the disconnected blocks of downtown San Diego into an active space with opportunities for interaction.

This project was exhibited at Newschool of Architecture and Design in June 2016.

DESIGN BASED ON SWEDISH MODEL, VISION ZERO

Second Floor Plan

Wall Detail

1. Parapet Flashing

2. Fully Adhered Water Control Membrane

3. Perimeter Roof Insulation

4. Insulation Batting Line 6"

5. Rigid Insulation 3"

6. Non-Composite Decking-Section: 2.0 NC 16

7. AISC HP Shapes-Section HP14 x 117

8. LH-Series Bar Joist -32LH07

9. Anchor Bolt Hook 11/2"

10. Footing: Concrete

COLLAGE CITY DIS, 2015

Collage City was to transform the abandoned lake front in one of the five finger lakes in Copenhagen, Denmark into an active, slower traffic, more pedestrian friendly urban area. Implemented programs include a bridge, bus stop in the center, farmers market, cascading seating, and floating stage.

This project was exhibited at Danish Institute of Studyabroad in July 2015.

engagement

cascade landing views rotate noise buffer zone source of noise one source of noise two connect

echo connect expand bring crowd in

CASA-VERDE

NSA+D, 2013

The brief for “Casa Verde” was to transform the abandoned shopping center in the suburb of San Diego into a community with infrastructure such as public transport, housing, retail and public plaza. Each student was given a lot for the proposal to construct a multi-unit housing and decide on a strategy of transformation.

This project was exhibited at Newschool of Architecture and Design in March 2013.

JISUN

INS: ROBIN

BRISEBOIS

CASA VERDE

AR802 WINTER BRISEBOIS

View:

View: East

Section 4

Section 3

Level 3

SOUND OF WOOD

NSA+D

This project was a part of environmental systems class where students were given a choice to select one type of material and create a system. With wood, a combination of acoustical diffusor and an insulation unit system of 4’ x4’ was created.

This project was exhibited at Newschool of Architecture and Design in November 2012.

COMPETITION 2014 CLOUDS

PAVILION

COLLABORATION WITH: Janamae Abiaro

The brief for Clouds Pavilion_Uninvited pavilion in Venice Biennale, Summer 2014 aimed to collage together history of revolution in America in regards to keystones of capitalism; metaphysically, epistemology, ethically, and politically.

This project was submitted to Venice Biennale July 2014.

“IT IS . . . BY REFERENCE TO PHILOSOPHY THAT THE CHARACTER OF A SOCIAL SYSTEM HAS TO BE DEFINED AND EVALUATED. CORRESPONDING TO THE FOUR BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY, THE FOUR KEYSTONES OF CAPITALISM ARE: METAPHYSICALLY, THE REQUIREMENTS OF MAN’S NATURE AND SURVIVAL—EPISTEMOLOGICALLY, REASON— ETHICALLY, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, POLITICALLY, FREEDOM.”

AYN RAND

COMPETITION 2014 PARASITISM

Parasitism is a multi-unit housing that zooms in on one of the units. Client was Hazel D. who is a graphic designer. After the interview, a program diagram was created and spaces were considered. A grasshopper scripting was introduced in design for the first time.

This project was presented in Summer 2012.

nature

EAT SLEEP WORK WASH COOK

EAT SLEEP WORK WASH COOK

designs that withstand natural disasters. By coming up with more technologically viable methods of stronger building, arto resist the urge to build such absurdity. When nature is placed in the forefront of building design, buildings become rules starts now. designs to become nature’s servant. When architecture is resilient to earthquakes, it is able to last a test of time, tortoise, a rock, etc. sustain themselves through natural disasters such as earthquakes, storms, hails...etc. What exists in What are some things to consider in creating buildings? How can we learn from nature?

systems that permits the structural systems to sway with earthquakes. The concept is similar to a pendulum. A pendulum freely. When a pendulum is displaced sideways from its resting equilibrium position, it is subject to a restoring force due position. Similarly, the project obey nature consists of programmatic spaces, spheres that hang with the help of three with thin, metal cable system that allow them to be able to connect themselves to the primary, stronger metal cable the host buildings. Each of the six units of the project obey nature are in certain directional tangent; vertical, horizontal, shells; eat, sleep, work, wash, and cook. These spherical spaces are connected to one another by warped webbing inclement phenomena.

way to use means existing in the site to provide living spaces that are resile, able to recover itself from seismic activity. by not being perfect, not being strong, not being straight nor rigid. Let’s move, shake, and or even sway with rocking

Spiral structural system - wraps thin metal cable around the spheres. By wrapping a foundation structural system around the programmatic shells, it provides an anchor for the spheres to be able to attach themselves to the primary, rigid structural metal cables that penetrate through the host buildings.

Spiral structural system - wrapps thin metal cable around the spheres. By wrapping a foundation structural system around the programmatic shells, it provides an anchor for the spheres to be able to attach themselves to the primary, rigid structural metal cables that penetrate through the host buildings.

Programmatic shells are consisted of five basic concepts of living: eating, sleeping, working, cooking, and washing. There are five units in this residential building. Each of the five units are intertwined in their own directional tangent. Just as the soap bubbled collide and form larger clusters, some spherical programs behave similarly in that aspect.

Programmatic shells are consisted of five basic concepts of living: eating, sleeping, working, cooking, and washing. There are five units in this residential building. Each of the five units are intertwined in their own directional tangent. Just as the soap bubbles collide and form larger clusters, some spherical programs behave similarly in that aspect.

Each programmtic shells are connected by the warping, malleable meshlike structural system. Mesh structure embraces habitable spaces and contain each unit to its own.

Each programmatic shells are connected by the warping, malleable meshlike structural system. Mesh structure embraces habitable spaces and contain each unit to its own.

Spiral structural system - wrapps thin metal cable around the spheres. By wrapping a foundation structural system around the programmatic shells, it provides an anchor for the spheres to be able to attach themselves to the primary, rigid structural metal cables that penetrate through the host buildings.

Primary structural system penetrates through the outer shell of the existing contexts of the site and attaches itself to the structures of the adjacent buildings. They also connect themselves to the spirals that are wrapped around the spheres and create a pivoting system that is able to sway when ground shakes but always bound to come back to its original state of balance in presence

Primary structural system penetrates through the outer shell of the existing contexts of the site and attaches itself to the structures of the adjacent buildings. They also connect themselves tot eh spirals that are wrapped around the spheres and create a pivoting system that is able to sway when ground shakes but always bound to come back to its original state of balance in presence of gravity.

COMPETITION 2013

SIXTYNINESEVENTY

SixtynineSeventy is an urban ideas competition in SaltLakeCity, Utah. Using the existing grid of urban blocks sixty nine and seventy, re-activation proposal was submitted to the competition.

This project was submitted in Spring 2013.

COMPETITION 2013 STORMPROOF

MENTOR: Yousef Al-Rashed

Stormproof is a disaster relief competition project that is a reaction to hurricane Sandy. As a case study, Notomas region of Sacramento was taken into consideration. In Sacramento, houses are situated below the levee, making them vulnerable in situations of flood.

This project was submitted in Summer 2013.

Problem statement: to alleviate the cataclysmic impact of flooding on river communities through basic physical and organizational structures necessary for a society to operate before, during, and after a flood.

Urban Fabric

South Natomas, a poor neighborhood of Sacramento, Calif., is on the verge of a devastating levee break that will forever change its relationship with the America and the Sacramento rivers. The levee break could potentially destroy many lives and the fragile local economy; therefore, it offers unique opportunities for experimenting with adaptable neighborhoods

Design Solution

The project Buoyant Urbanism explores a shift in emphasis on risk management and living with floods, rather than taking defensive actions against flood hazards. It proposes a transformative infrastructure that is woven into the existing urban fabric and adapts to all phases (impact, rescue, and recovery) of a flood.

Situation 1

Houses are situated below the levee while submergence rate is 2’ of water per hour.

Situation 2

After 4+ hours of rain, residents are stranded.

Step 1

Water is collected in pylons.

Step 2

Water filled up in pylons start to push the house upward.

Step 3

When flooding stops, house is risen as high as the water level.

Step 4

Houses are left undamaged but people are stranded.

Step 5

Inflatable device is deployed from the roof of the house.

SEMESTER 2 FALL, 2011 BOX PROJECT II

MENTORS: Victor Sidy + Frank Henry

Second Box project presented at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, was a Community Activity Center / Flex Space. Materials that were used to assemble this structure were: shipping pallets, insulation, and smart LED wall units, C-channels, L-channels, hollow steel tubes for structure. It was a simple pre-fab unit system that assembled on site and disassembled for storage after use. It was a cost-efficient project rented out to the public from the city for a duration of a month to a year at a time.

This project was presented in Fall Semester, 2011.

DUCTLESS HVAC SYSTEM

SOLAR ROOF PANEL

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER,

POLYCARBONATE PANEL

STRUCTURAL STEEL CHANNEL

CONCRETE FOOTING

CONCEPT:

EXPERIMENTATION COMING UP WITH FLEXIBLE MODULAR SYSTEM THAT DISASSEMBLES.

MATERIAL CONSIDERATION: ANYTHING THAT MAY BE RECYCLED AND RECLAIMED.

SCOPE: A SMALL ASSMBLY THAT MAY DWELL A VACANT SITE UP TO A YEAR.

MECHANICAL DETAIL 1/2”=1’-0”

1. LAVATORY

2. ACTIVITY

3. STORAGE

4. JC

5. KITCHEN

6. DINING PLUMBING OPEN SPACE

2013

GARDEN HOTEL

COLLABORATION WITH: Kevin Diaz

Garden Hotel was designed in Office Practice class in collaboration with Kevin Diaz. The project is located in Yantalo, Peru, a high Andean mountains. It is located close to the equator, in high humidity, and in the most remote region. The project concerned with creating a natural and seemless, unassuming characteristic that blends into the site creating a healing space/garden for the families of the sick visiting the hospital/clinic near by.

This project was presented Summer, 2013.

COMPETITION 2012 SMART HARBOR

COLLABORATION WITH: Nancy Tariga

Smart Harbor, Pesaro, Italy was an ideas competition to rejuvenate / activate existing industrial port. Once the shipping industry was outsourced, port of Pesaro was no longer in use. This competition sought ways to provide the locals with entertainment, walking experience and attraction to the harbor area.

This project was submitted Spring, 2012.

DRAWINGS + PHOTOGRAPHS