Johann E Wilson Architecture Portfolio
Johann E Wilson Architectural Designer
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About
During my education and professional career, I have studied and designed a variety of civic, commercial, higher education, and urban design projects that have allowed me to gain a wide range of experience. These projects have featured sustainable design methods, spatial composition that builds community, regional planning, details in construction and different forms of environmental control systems. As a designer, envisioning dynamic and inclusive projects that inherently amplifies communities while protecting our planet, is my driving passion. Through the built world, I plan to help shape and assist the livelihood of all individuals who come in contact with my future work. I hope you enjoy.
johannw.myportfolio.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/johann-wilson-540083bb/ Los Angeles, CA
I am a highly motivated, creative problem solving individual who is detail oriented. As a designer, I have always demonstrated a strong willingness to learn, a commendable work ethic, and innate design instincts.
I am currently working as a designer in Los Angeles, CA.
2021-2022
Experience The Jerde Partnership, Los Angeles, CA, Designer
Full Time Employment Assisted with the planning/designing of overall site and building structures and massing, including large-scale commercial buildings, residential, office, and mixed-use development projects Coordinated architectural documents with structural, mechanical, electrical, and lighting designs to create integrated building designs Created and corrected client presentation boards while integrating my own creative ideas/diagrams
Skills
2020-2021
DLR Group, Los Angeles, CA + Portland, OR, Architectural Intern
General
Summer Internship + School Year Internship Assisted with technical drawings for all projects during project development/schematic design stages
Time Management
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Communication
Expert
Collaboration
Expert
Interpersonal Skills
Expert
Scale Model Building
Expert
Hand Media
Advanced
Created and corrected client presentation boards which also included myself partaking in some conceptual sketching/diagramming Collaborated and assisted on a wide range of project sectors from Mixed-Use to K-12 2018
Created 3d models + renderings for a multitude of projects throughout all phases of design
Studio PCH, Venice, CA, Architectural Intern Summer Internship Assisted with technical drawings for all projects during project development/documentation stages Created and corrected client presentation boards which also included myself partaking in some conceptual sketching/diagramming Drafted some schematic design work mostly through hand media 2016
Software
Education University of Oregon, Eugene,OR, Sept. 2016 - June 2021
AutoCAD
Expert
Rhinoceros
Expert
Revit
Created 3d models + renderings for a multitude of projects throughout all phases of design
Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Advanced
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Lumion
Expert
SketchUp
Advanced
Grasshopper
Beginner
2019
School of Architecture and Environment Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Focus in Environmental Design 5-Year Professional Degree Program Minor of Environmental Studies (4) Intermediate Studios Completed (4) Introductory Studios Completed Structures l and ll Completed Building Enclosures Completed
Design Institute of Scandinavia,Copenhagen,DK, Summer Term Participated in Urban Design Architectural Studio focused on the human-centric approach of Scandinavian design
Professional Appearances -Paul R. Williams Student Scholarship Recipient - March 2021 -Instructed an AIAU Live Course titled Investing In The Future: Internships Amidst COVID 19 & Racial Justice Awareness - July 2020 -Panelist at Net Zero Conference 2020 to speak on the topic of Amplifying Black Voices and Tackling our industries lack of diversity - September 2020
Interests -Resilient and Sustainable Construction methods -Mixed-Use Residential Architecture -Urban Design+Planning -Housing Density and Affordable Housing methods
-Adaptive Reuse Architecture -Civic Architecture -Higher Education Architecture
Projects 01
Mayaguez Urbanization
02
The Oasis
03
The Masieri Foundation Dormitories
04
University of Oregon Black Cultural Center
05
The Elevation Boathouse
El Camino de la Vida
Prof: James Tice & Javier Bonnin - Winter 2020
A Reimagined Civic Space Prof: Joshua Morrison - Summer 2019
A Harmonious Medley of Historic and Contemporary
Prof: James Tice - Spring 2019
A Beacon For Black Culture In The State of Oregon
Prof: Daisy Williams - Fall 2018
A Never Ending Engagement of Athletics and Community Prof: Siobhan Rockcastle - Spring 2018
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The Flow
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Meeting H
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Detailing
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Detailing
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Innovativ
A.D.U. Design an
Prof: Jim Givens and Rob
Ancient Woodwo
Prof: Mark Denafrio - Win
For the Universi Prof: Donald B. Corner -
A Passive Hous
Prof: Donald B. Corner -
A Seat For Ever
wing House
nd Construction Set
b Thallon - Spring 2020
Hall Truss Design
ork Methods, Transformed with Modern Heavy Timber
nter 2019
g a Double Facade
ity of Oregon's New Knight Science Campus Fall 2019
g a Low Energy Home
se Project
- Fall 2019
ve Bench Design
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Hand Media
12
Photography
From Pen to Paper
A Look through My Lens
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PROXIMITY DIAGRAM
Mayaguez Urbanization El Camino de la Vida
Prof: James Tice & Javier Bonnin - Winter 2020
Done in collaboration with another undergraduate student, the ultimate aim of our project was to revitalize the Western coastal city of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico into a destination waterfront that is both livable and resilient for the future years to come. Due to the climatic issues that face coastal cities today, such as sea level rise and hurricanes becoming increasingly more apparent, our design capitalized on the opportunity to create a long term resilience plan using landscaped flood regions that also double as both an environmental control system method and also a newly proposed common space for the surrounding community. In addition to our resilient planning, our design successfully links the marina sector back to the prevalent downtown area through the addition of our proposed new light rail system which culminates at our newly proposed Destination Mayaguez. Our design also works to reconnect the previously deteriorated and disconnected Southern residential communities through the proposal of a new elevated courtyard housing development that ensures a stronger sense of connection through continued view corridors to both bodies of water while also providing a long lasting community presence among the residents. Originally, the city of Mayaguez was a place characterized by a deteriorated urban infrastructure, however, is now a city that is innately planned to orchestrate the melodic ballet of city life for Puerto Rican people today and in the future.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS DIAGR
DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR SECTION
RAM
ANTICIPATED SEA LEVEL RISE WITH RESILIENCE PLAN DIAGRAM
EDUCATIONAL CORRIDOR DIAGRAM
PARTI + LIGHT RAIL DIAGRAM
RESILIENCE SECTION
GRID + ORDER DIAGRAM
LANDSCAPE + ENVIR
RONMENT DIAGRAM
BUILDING USE DIAGRAM
BUILDING HEIGHT DIAGRAM
HOUSING BLOCK PLAN
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MODULAR RESIDENTIAL BLOCK FO RIVERFRONT SECTION
ORMATION
RESIDENTIAL BLOCK SECTION
SOUTHERN VIGNETTE
NORTHERN VIGNETTE
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The Oasis
A Reimagined Civic Space Prof: Joshua Morrison - Summer 2019
My Design project brief was to design a new civic space in the Northern section of the city, in a district, called Norrebro. The specific site is a transitional point of the city with busy traffic congestion from buses, bikes, cars, bikers and humans. In addition, a new expanded Metro network is coming in a few years so this project served as an opportunity to turn a once empty space into a commons, where people of different groups mix, essentially a place where the ballet of city life takes place. Due to Copenhagen being one of the busiest and best cities to bike in, I designed a walking/biking path that brought users to a pathway above the train tracks, to offer individuals 360 views of the city and an escape from the hustle and bustle below. In addition this pathway served as a secondary route to the historic Norrebro train station loading dock next door, that is still going to be in use, giving a much needed alternative to the current one elevator situation in place. This meandering path coupled with a much more natural landscape below creates a seamless juxtaposition for people of all ages to enjoy.
SECTION A
SITE PLAN
SECTION A
HIGHLINE TRAMPOLINE PARK PUBLIC WATER CLOSET CAFE-BAR
AXONOMETRIC SITE PLAN
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The Masieri Foundation Dormitories A Harmonious Medley of Historic and Contemporary Prof: James Tice - Spring 2019
AXONOMETRIC SITE PLAN
The Masieri Foundation was founded in 1952 in memory of Angelo Masieri, who was an architect himself but abruptly died in an automobile accident. The centerpiece of the Masieri legacy was to be the design and construction of a study center for students located along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. However the project was never actually built. My design problem was to revive the program as originally given and design a new Masieri Foundation on the same site that could house 12 architectural students. Besides the rather difficult and obvious issue of conformance (or non-conformance) with the architecture of the city, there was a more fundamental question that I confronted, namely the appropriate and intelligent design of an institution devoted to the study of architecture on a prominent urban site in one of the most architecturally celebrated cities in the world. These thoughts coupled with the already challenging triangular site allowed my project to progress in many forms throughout the design process. Ultimately, concluding into a harmonious medley of old and contemporary that cohesively creates a space yearning to inspire.
ZERO FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
SECTION A-A
THIRD FLOOR
FOURTH FLOOR
SECTION B-B
PARTI DIAGRAM
STRUCTURE+CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGRAM
04
University of Oregon Black Cultural Center A Beacon For Black Culture In The State of Oregon Prof: Daisy Williams - Fall 2018
The objective of this studio was to design a Black Cultural Center on the University of Oregon's Campus that facilitates and encourages black excellence among the campus community, as well as within the extended community of Eugene. The design was intended to be a nucleus for black student life on campus and to offer support to community groups who provide critical programming for the study, preservation, and advancement of black traditions and heritage. The project was defined as a multi-use civic building located on a college campus. This allowed for ample opportunities for the space to not only interact with students but the surrounding community as well. The selected site was on the Eastern corner of campus and served as a transitional point into the surrounding community. The design of my building cohesively engages the existing campus framework while still pronouncing itself as a beacon for Black culture in the state of Oregon. The central focus of the project was how to design a building that offers opportunities for prospect and refuge for students, while still engaging the dynamic community aspects of the region. Since the state of Oregon did not have a repository for Black culture at the moment, my project utilized the monumental opportunity to become the cultural beacon that the state, as a whole, direly needed. This project was done in collaboration with another undergraduate student.
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SECOND FLOOR N
SECTION A-A
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THIRD FLOOR
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SECTION B-B
SITE CONCEPTS DIAGRAM
MURAL LOCATION DIAGRAM
PROGRAM DIAGRAM
MODEL PHOTOS
MODEL
SITE PLAN
05
The Elevation Boathouse
A Never Ending Engagement of Athletics and Community Prof: Siobhan Rockcastle - Spring 2018
The objective of this project was to design a boathouse for three separate rowing teams that also incorporated a community focused program for the surrounding neighborhoods. Located in Lowell Oregon along Dexter Lake, on the grounds of Lowell State Recreation Park, the elevation boathouse serves as a constant connection between the historic athletic history of Dexter Lake and the rich community of Lowell. Through its seem less sunken ground floors that create overlooked areas to view the lake and through its constant dedication to capturing the many amazing views the site has to offer, my design was able to beautifully craft a separated environment from the rest of the park while also shaping a tightly knit program in itself. The ending result is the elevation boathouse, a never ending engagement of athletics and community.
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
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BRACE SPAN SUPPORT
SECTION A
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PROGRAM DIAGRAM
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
AS WEIGHT IS DISPERSED ACROSS THE ROOF BEAMS, IT IS THEN TRANSFERRED THROUGH THE SPAN OF THE Y- COLUMN, ULTIMATELY DOWN THE SPINE INTO -THE Y-SHAPED COLUMN COUPLED WITH THE GRID ATTACHMENT ALLOWSCHANNELING FOR AN ELEVATED SECOND FLOOR, ULTIMATELY CREATING A SHELTERED SPACE UNDERNEATH. THE GROUND. -THE TOP PORTION OF THE Y COLUMN CREATES AN OPEN AIRED/ FREE SPACE. ALLOWING FOR AMPLE CONNECTION WITH THE OUTDOORS.
STRUCTURE AS SPACE DIAGRAM
LOAD FLOW DIAGRAM
SECTION B
VICINITY PLAN
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The Flowing House A.D.U. Design and Construction Set Prof: Jim Givens and Rob Thallon - Spring 2020
The objective of this project was to design and produce a construction drawing set for a new accessory dwelling unit located at 1572 Villard Street, Eugene, OR 97403. My project consisted of a 465 S.F., 1 bed, 1 bath residential unit that was inspired by both Japanese design principles and also the rainy climate of Eugene, Oregon. The project aims to create a space that is one with its context while also being carefully crafted to enrich the private living area of its users. Due to its location on the site, I decided to envision a shared courtyard that serves as the glue between the existing building on the site and the new A.D.U. design. This coupled with the private garden on the North end of the property and the internal courtyard allows users the opportunity to be social or to get lost in their own world. The exterior spaces were curated to bleed directly through the house, creating a seamless connection between the outside world and the interior spaces. The single pitched roof allows for ample lighting from the North and East facades, while the Southwest glazing allows for natural lighting throughout the day, even during the colder months. In addition my project utilized the major opportunity for rain water collection through the use of both the pitched roof and also ground level drainage that leads to an underground cistern for gray water reuse on the property. Conclusively, the layout of the open floor plan and the various details of the design work together to create a beautifully crafted space for its residents. The design incorporates both passive house framing and advanced framing.
For my structural behavior class, I was tasked with designing a roof structure for a meeting hall. Our imaginary client asked for a meeting hall in which the roof was the dominant architectural element. Therefore, my design prioritized natural lighting and the articulation of space through structure. My truss takes precedent from traditional Japanese woodwork, which allowed for the creative use of heavy timber connections that are seen. The end result of my design ultimately lifted the volume of the space, allowing for a light and beautiful room to be accomplished through structure.
Meeting Hall Truss Design
Ancient Woodwork Methods, Transformed with Modern Heavy Timber Prof: Mark Denafrio - Winter 2019
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ELEVATION
MODEL PHOTOS PLAN
Detailing a Double Facade
For the University of Oregon's New Knight Science Campus Prof: Donald B. Corner - Fall 2019
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THE KNIGHT CAMPUS FOR ACCELERATING SCIENTIFIC IMPACT WILL CHANGE THE PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON IN PERPETUITY. WHILE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE RESEARCH AND TEACHING SPACES WITH THE KNIGHT CAMPUS ARE OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE, THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO CONSTRUCT A SET OF BUILDINGS THAT ARE ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT, AND FORWARD LOOKING IN THEIR EXPRESSION. THE DESIGN LOOKS AT A PART OF THE SOUTH FACADE ON THE EAST TOWER TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL FACADE VOCABULARY. THE LANGUAGE USES A TERRA COTTA RAINSCREEN IN FRONT OF SOLID WALL ELEMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH THE LARGE EXPANSES OF GLASS AT THE LABORATORY BAYS. A DOUBLE FACADE IS IMPLEMENTED AT THE STACKED LABS TO CONTROL LIGHT AND HEAT GAIN. THE TASK WAS TO DEVELOP AN ENCLOSURE TO MEET THESE NEEDS.
WINDOW JAMB IN TERRA COTTA DETAIL
WINDOW HEAD I TERRA COTTA D
IN DETAIL
SECTION OF FLOOR LEVEL OF DOUBLE FACADE
3D CUTAWAY SECTION
Detailing a Low Energy Home
A Passive House Project Prof: Donald B. Corner - Fall 2019
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THIS PROJECT CALLED FOR A LARGE, OPEN LIVING SPACE ON THE TOP FLOOR, STRETCHING ACROSS THE SOUTH FACE OF THE BUILDING. THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS ARE IN THE CENTER WITH SITTING SPACE AT THE WEST END. OUTSIDE THE DINING AREA THERE IS A LARGE, SOUTH FACING DECK. IT SPANS FROM THE BUILDING TO A RETAINING WALL 11 FEET AWAY. THE SPACE UNDERNEATH THE DECK WILL BE USED TO STORE SNOW MOBILES. IT IS OPEN ON THE WEST END AND UNHEATED, BUT THE DECK MUST BE WATERTIGHT, PITCHED SLIGHTLY TO DRAIN AT THE SOUTH EDGE. THE BUILDING WILL BE WRAPPED WITH A THICK INSULATING WALL THAT EMPHASIZES THE VERTICAL. ON THE SOUTH SIDE THERE WILL BE A COMBINATION OF WINDOWS AND SLIDING DOORS LAID OUT ON A GENERALIZED, 4 FOOT MODULE. THE WINDOWS ARE AT THE ENDS, AND THE DOORS IN THE CENTER PROVIDE LEVEL ACCESS TO THE DECK. THE LIVING AREA HAS SOUTH AND WEST WINDOWS. THE DESIGN CALLS FOR A DRAMATIC SPACE EMPHASIZING THE SOUTHWEST VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS. THE TASK WAS TO DEVELOP A BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSISTENT WITH PASSIVE HOUSE STANDARDS FOR THE SOUTH A WEST FACADE AND TO DEFINE A GLAZING SYSTEM.
WINDOW TO WALL JUNCTION DETAIL
WINDOW SILL DETAIL
WINDOW HEAD AND EAVE DETAIL
WEST BUILDING SECTION
Innovative Bench Design A Seat For Everyone
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IN THIS PROJECT I WAS TASKED WITH DESIGNING A PARAMETRIC BENCH USING SYSTEMS SUCH AS GRASSHOPPER. I COLLABORATED WITH OTHER UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS IN MY CLASS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. OUR PROJECT FEATURED A WOODEN BENCH THAT COULD BE USED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS SUCH AS SITTING, LAYING, AND AS A PLACE FOR RETREAT. THE FLEXIBILITY OF USE ALLOWED OUR DESIGN TO CATER TO A WIDE RANGE OF USERS, FROM ALL AGE GROUPS.
MODEL PHOTOS
SUNBATHING
FRONT ELEVATION
LAYING
PLAN SHELTER
BACK ELEVATION
Hand Media From Pen to Paper
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Photography
A Look through My Lens
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Thank You
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