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Gibbs College of Architecture
University of Oklahoma
Jose Tejeda
BOATHOUSE
SHAPING MASS, SPACE, AND EXPERIENCE
The Lake Thunderbird Boathouse is a project concerned with the relationship between land, water , and a built structure. My project is experienced alongside nature. The main entry path takes you through a rain garden and terraced planting before arriving at the reception which is embedded in the ground. A curved ramp starting at the reception continues throughout the project making all spaces accessible. The form of the café allows for pockets of gardens to be an integral part of its gathering space, further expanding the connection to nature. Throughout the journey from Alameda Dr to Little River State Park the surroundings transform in a way that creates an emotive experience for visitors. This feeling of passing a
SITE: LAKE THUNDERBIRD, NORMAN, OK
INSTRUCTOR: MO ABDELKARIM
TIME; AUG-DEC 2023
THIRD YEAR | STUDIO V
CONTEXT MAP
SECTIONAL SEQUENCE
CRAFTING THE EXPERIENCE
Through a series of hand sketched sections, the sequence of spatial experiences is explored in the conceptual phase of the project. The scales of both human and watercraft in correlation to the structure is understood in more detail to properly design for each of their constraints and requirements.
SITE SECTION 32’ 16’ 8’
SITE PLAN
PERSPECTIVE SECTION
CANOPY WALK
A PRECEDENT FOR CHANGE
SITE: VICKERY MEADOW, DALLAS, TX
INSTRUCTOR: AMY LEVENO
TIME; AUG-DEC 2024
FOURTH YEAR | STUDIO VII
A project concerned with human comfort, sustainability, and the broader impact of its construction. Vickery Meadow is a neighborhood in Dallas home to a diverse group of people of which most are refugees or other minority groups. While visiting the site it was apparent that the adjacent infrastructure had no concern on the comfort of pedestrians which was a main concern as the site had great potential for walkability due to its nearby amenities. To design an affordable residential housing complex which is comfortable to live in, the focus of the project became providing quality spaces for the residents. Walkability, daylighting, shade, biophilic design, and comfortable interior spaces became some of the features that are most important. Through several architectural features such as a stairway that leads from the underground parking to the main public circulation, wide paving, sidewalks recessed from the street, and smooth access to the park and adjacent program the walkability of the project and site is improved. Opening the form to the park allows for biophilic moments in the interior of the ground floor courtyards. Walkways which expand and contract in the upper flowers allow for residents to share gathering spaces and create a more connected community.
Design Process, Diagrams, and Architectural Concept
Through the first few weeks of the semester we compiled, mapped, visited, and researched the surroundings of the project to better understand all parameters of the design. The studio was then tasked with synthesizing the reasearch in order to begin to conceptualize the design. Several passes of programming, massing, and iterating helped guide the design to make better design choices. The project continued to become more complex throughout the semester however some of the main moves remained focal and lead to the finalize design being much stronger as the diagram that cuts the middle of the board explains.
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University of Oklahoma
Jose Tejeda
Gibbs College of Architecture