Portfolio_Symone Stephens 2025

SYMONE K. STEPHENS

P O R T F O L I O

CONTENTS

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T-DWELLING

APARTMENT COMPLEX

02 JACKSON FAMILY RETREAT REVIT RECONSTRUCTION

03 ARI TZ I A

RENOVATED FACADE

04 T H E G R I O T MUSIC LIBRARY

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T-DWELLING 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

85%

16 ONE BEDROOM & BATH 9 JUNIORS 6 TWO BED 2 BATH 2 DUPLEX SUITS

EFFICIENCY

UNITS

Duplex

Typical 2/2

Typical Studio

Typical 1/1

LOBBY

BIKE ROOM

RESIDENTIAL

AMENITIES

COMMERICAL

CROSS SECTION

GYM

EVENING TERRACE

BREEZEWAY/EVENT HALL

MORNING TERRACE

BREEZEWAY

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NOON

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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02 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

roof

beam system

walls

foundation

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.

1. Entry 2. Kitechen 3. Living Room 4. Primary

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8. Library 9. Sleeping Loft 10. Storage

5. Secondary 6. Bathroom #1 7. Bathroom #2

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LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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LEVEL 2

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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.

Window & Cornice Detailing

Facade to Street Modern Day: Brick Facade Concrete/Brick Base Sidewalk

Street

Historical: Brick Facade Brick Base Sidewalk

Cobble Stone Street Tracks

Site Observations

Night Rendering

Level 1

18’

9’

18’

Section

Axon Street View

04 Break in Rhythm Plan

Past vs Present- Section

Break in Rhythm Section

Sun study- Diagram

THE GRIOT MUSIC LIBRARY

Inspired by the West African Oral Historians, the Griot was designed to capture African American history on U-Steet Washington DC. The goal was to use the concept of of jazz and blues communicate the story of erasure through architecture.

1. Entrance

2. Speakeasy & Cafe

3. Reading Room

4. Archives

Datum

Roof Pattern in Plan

Order of Spaces: Jazz vs Blues

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Contact Information Email: Symonestephens.arch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/symone-stephens-67460420a www.linkedin.com/in/symone-stephens-67460420a

INDEX Resent Works & Personal Projects Personal Work, Research, & More

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION TREE OF LIFE MEMORIAL GARDEN

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FLOOR RUBBER CORK FLOOR RBF-1 12” X 12”

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THE KNOT NOMAS COMPETITION TTHE H E K NKNOT OT 07 NOMAS NOMAS COMPETITION COMPETITIONS

In 2023, UMD NOMAS competed in the NOMA National Conference Student Competitions.

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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 and foster social engagement In 2023, UMD NOMAS competed in identity the NOMA National Conference Student Competit

within this community, which through a legacy adversity. Through Located inhas the persevered heart of Portland Oregon Eliot of neighborhood in Albina,careful this project serv

landscaping and architectural the project transforms the surrounding environment a symbol ofdesign, the historical significance and enduring resilience of the first Black commu

into a dynamic cultural hub. project stands as a a sense tribute to the historical in the city.The Its overarching goalnot is toonly restore of identity and foster and social engagem

cultural significancewithin of Albina also as a symbol hope andthrough unity for minority citizens. this but community, which has of persevered a legacy of adversity.

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landscaping and architectural design, the project transforms the surrounding environm

into a dynamic cultural hub. The project stands not only as aDEVELOPMENT tribute to the historical PARTI

cultural significance of Albina but also as a symbol of hope and unity for minority citiz

PARTI DEVELOPMENT

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Tasks:DEVELOPMENT Existing Site Anaylsis, Diagram, Historical Timeline, Demographics and Market Place Design, Physical Model Site Details PARTI Type: Design Competition Submission In Collaboration With: Students (5) at the University of Maryland MAPP School

1891

Albina merged with Portland and became the city’s industrial hub. Black families settled and began working.

Many Afican Americans worked for Railroad

1919 Redlinning efforts had plagued many cities in the us, including Portland Oregon. Blankers worked with realators withhold loans African Americans.

Albany was one of the few places black families could live.

1929-39

1926

Portland’s exclusion clause, a law that prevented African Americans from settling in Portland ended.

WWII

1948

1950s

1939- 45

The Great Depression forced many to start building a tight knit community in lower Albina, which is now known as the Lloyd, Elliot, and Boise neighborhoods.

The black population increased by 18,000.

Vanport becan the new hub for the community African Americans were told to leave Oregon through hateful newspaper headlines and assults from the white population . Black veterians struggled to find jobs due to discrimination.

Vanport flooded, destroying multiple homes. This displaced 6,300 black residents. As a result of year of housing discrimination 1/3 of the black population was homeless.

White flight in Albany.

- 23,000 White Americans +7,000 Black Americans After the flood, Albany became the safe haven for Black Americans. Due to redlininning the area suffered blight and economic challenges.

1956 “Uban Renwal”/ The Beginning of Gentrification The construction of Interstate 5, Highway 95, an arena, and a hospital displaced several black residents and businesses in Albina. African American were forced to move again, from lower Albina to lower Albina

>1,000 displaced

1962

Oregon’s civil rights movment started in the 60s. While many fighing their civic rights Central Albina a stage of “advanced blight” (PBC). Over half of the neighborhoods poulation had to relocate when PDC began the urban renewal project which was deeply rooted in racism. Landlords in Albina began to evict tenants, demolish buildings and sell the land.

1970s - 80s

1990

The effects of blight, redlinning, and urban renwal were still present. These challenges were exaberated post civil rights movement. Nationally, African Americans neighborhoods experienced unjust treatment in the criminal justice system.

Homes tripled or quadrupled in price, effectively driving out the lower-income, mostly black renters and homeowners.

2010

In the 21st century, the gentrification of Portland’s eastside has continued to take a toll on Albina: the neighborhood that was once 68% black in 1990 was 28% in 2010.

2023 Students from the University of Maryland design a mixed-use project that addresses systematic injustices against Portlands African American community by creating a space that supports entrpreneurs, provides affordable rental housing, encourages homeownership, promotes education and worksforce training and gives Portland’s black community a space for togetherness that helps them connect and thrive.

EXISTING SITE DIAGRAMS

Economic Development

History Identity

3,000ft SWOT

2,000 ft HUB/ Community

Housing

Legacy Emanuel Medical

1,000 ft community center

Economic Opportunity

myers ct. apt.

URBAN LEAGUE

1. HARMONY STREET HEIGHTS 2. MECHANICAL CORE 3. HERITAGE BREWS 4. COMMUNITY KITCHENS & COFFEE

5. WORKSHOP AREA 6. JOHNSON FLAVOR PLAZA 7. FITNESS COURT 8. GYM/ WORKOUT 9. RETAIL

10. SPLASH PAD 11. CANNADY PARK RESIDENCIES 12. FARMER MARKET 13. STATUE PLAZA

SINGLE PERSON 11.7% FAMILY 38.5% ELDERLY 7.3% NEWLY WEDS 30.8% OTHER 11.7%

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BAY H O U S E CLIENT BOOK

BAY HOUSE California modernism on the Chesapeake Tasks: Renderings Type: Marketing, Client Presentation In Collaboration With: Designer

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1 Foyer 2 Powder 3 Laundry 4 Pantry 5 Kitchen 6 Dining 7 Living 8 West Deck 9 Office 10 Bedroom 11 Primary Bedroom 12 Pool 13 Hot Tub 14 Storage 15 Carport

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1 Foyer 2 Powder 3 Laundry 4 Pantry 5 Kitchen 6 Dining 7 Living 8 West Deck 9 Office 10 Bedroom 11 Primary Bedroom 12 Pool 13 Hot Tub 14 Storage 15 Carport

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First Floor Plan

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Foyer Powder Laundry Pantry Kitchen Dining Living West Deck Office Bedroom Pr. Bedroom Pool Hot Tub Storage Car Port

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Returning from the Bay

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