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PORTFOLIO SYMONE K. STEPHENS

01 T - DW E LLI N G

APARTMENT COMPLEX

T-dwelling is a luxury apartment complex located on the corner of 16th and H Street, Washington DC. The “T” shaped building allows for maximum eﬃciency, giving each resident a private balcony and several amenity spaces. Amenities include two courtyards, a rooftop terrace, a gym, and bike storage. Lastly, the building oﬀers a variety of unit plans.

YOUNG ADULTS

AGE: 30+

MULTI-ETHNIC

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

16 ONE BEDROOM & BATH

9 JUNIORS

6 TWO BED 2 BATH

2 DUPLEX SUITS

Duplex

Typical 2/2

Typical Studio

Typical 1/1

BIKE ROOM

LOBBY GYM

EVENING TERRACE

BREEZEWAY/EVENT HALL MORNING TERRACE

BREEZEWAY

In Arch 472, students were taught to design using Building Information Systems (BIM). To learn the application students were tasked with re-constructing a house of their choice.

JACKSON FAMILY RETREAT

REVIT RE- CONSTRUCTION

The Jackson Family Retreat is a modernist family home. Located in Big Sur California, the 2,500 sq ft rests gently on the landscape. Metal rods embedded in the walls lift the structure 3 feet oﬀ the ground to minimize it’s impact on the site.

Other unique structural features include the butterﬂy roof, thin structural columns, and glass detailing. Each material was chosen to compliment the landscape. Standing seam copper and glass make up exterior facades.

Kitechen

Living Room

Primary

Library

Sleeping Loft

Storage

Secondary

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

ARITZIA

RENOVATED FACADE

Students were tasked with renovating the Facade of Aritzia, located on M Street Georgetown. This facade was crafted with great detail, drawing inspiration from neoclassical Architecture to match the aesthetic of the store. The facade was also designed with careful consideration of the surrounding building. Using historical precedence of the roof to sky and base to street, the building was able to imitate the surrounding architecture uniquely. Still, the design adds modern character to the historical street.

Facade to Street

Modern Day:

Brick Facade

Concrete/Brick Base

Sidewalk

Street

Brick Facade

Brick Base

Sidewalk

Cobble Stone Street Tracks

Historical:

Window & Cornice Detailing

18’

9’

Break in Rhythm Plan

T HE GRI O T

M USIC L IBR A R Y

I ns p i re d b y the West A f r ica n O ral H isto r ian s , the G r iot w as d esigne d to ca p t u re A f r ica n A me r ica n hi s to r y on U- St eet Washington DC. The goal w as to u se the conce p t of of j azz an d bl u es comm u nicate the s to r y of e ras u re th ro u gh a rc hite c t u re .

Past vs Present- Section

in Rhythm Section

Break

1. Entrance

2. Speakeasy & Cafe

3. Reading Room

4. Archives

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ISSUED FOR: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

LECTURE HALL RENOVATION

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 06

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

UMBC PROJECT No.: 24-121

TREE OF LIFE MEMORIAL GARDEN

Tree of Life serves as a memorial

honoring H Street's rich history. Each segment of its landscape represents pivotal events in black history, spanning from before to after the Riots. Symbolizing transformation and historical preservation, the landscape mirrors the growth of a tree over time. The garden encompasses ﬁve entertainment areas: the Roots Amphitheater, SEEDs Information Center, MLK Tree Memorial, Unity Playground, and Tree of Life Center. Additionally, the landscape hosts the Sprout Community Garden, oﬀering nearby residents a space to cultivate their own produce.

Tasks: Rendering, FF&E, Signage Coordination, Furniture Schedule Type: Higher Education

LOCATION MAP VICINITY MAP

In Collaboration With: Principal & Associate Architect

LEFT JUSTIFITED COLOR: MATCH

CHARACTERS: TACTILE, LEFT JUSTIFIED; COLOR: WHITE

BRAILLE:GRADE 2, LEFT JUSTIFITED COLOR: MATCH BACKGROUND

CHARACTERS: TACTILE, LEFT JUSTIFIED; COLOR: WHITE

BRAILLE: GRADE 2, LEFT JUSTIFIED; COLOR MATCH BACKGROUND

GROUND FLOOR LOBBY- SIGNAGE

WALL/CEILING

MICROPERFERATED MELAMINE VENEERED MDF WD-1 / WD-1A / WD-2 / WD-2A

PORCELAIN TILE

WALL / CEILING

MELAMINE VENEERED MDF

WD-3 / WD-4 / WDM-1 / WDB-1 (BENCH MILLWORK WILL MATCH)

BENCH SEATING FABRIC TX-1

GLASS MARKERBOARD GL-1

4’ X 8’

OLYMPUS WHITE PT-1

FLOOR

PFT-1 / TB-1

12” X 24”

FLOOR CARPET TILE

CPT-1

24” X 24”

WALL

FIXED SEATING FABRIC

THE KNOT NOMAS COMPETITION

THE KNOT

NOMAS COMPETITIONS

THE KNOT NOMAS

COMPETITION

In 2023, UMD NOMAS competed in the NOMA National Conference Student Competitions. Located in the heart of Portland Oregon Eliot neighborhood in Albina, this project serves as a symbol of the historical significance and enduring resilience of the first Black community in the city. Its overarching goal is to restore a sense of identity and foster social engagement within this community, which has persevered through a legacy of adversity. Through careful landscaping and architectural design, the project transforms the surrounding environment into a dynamic cultural hub. The project stands not only as a tribute to the historical and cultural significance of Albina but also as a symbol of hope and unity for minority citizens.

In 2023, UMD NOMAS competed in the NOMA National Conference Student Competitions. Located in the heart of Portland Oregon Eliot neighborhood in Albina, this project serves a symbol of the historical significance and enduring resilience of the first Black community in the city. Its overarching goal is to restore a sense of identity and foster social engagement within this community, which has persevered through a legacy of adversity. Through careful landscaping and architectural design, the project transforms the surrounding environment into a dynamic cultural hub. The project stands not only as a tribute to the historical cultural significance of Albina but also as a symbol of hope and unity for minority citizens.