Taylor Olson Portfolio 2023

hello, my name is taylor olson Recent graduate from Washington State University passionate about fighting for environmental justice thorugh the practice of architecture. Witnessing the built environment affect us socially, physically, and emotionally is what inspires me, as I believe that architecture provides a lens to visualize a better future. When confronted with design challenges, I strive to design holistic solutions that are considerate of the social and natural landscape as equally important factors.

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Pier 70 Research Cooperative

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Olusosun Park

Cedarroot Childrens Hospital

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Pier 70 Research Cooperative Spring 2023

San Francisco, California 119,000 sq ft Collaborators: Jillian Carlson

San Francisco Bay is a unique and fragile estuary which continues to be burdened by pollution. The infill of Mission Bay in 1918, left much of Pier 70 at risk of flooding and liquefaction. Pier 70 Reserch Cooperative aims to radically publicize research in order to restore a landscape that was stripped away by industrialization. Metal, plastic, concrete and glass litter and pollute the Bay, while ecosystem management practices are unsustainable. Pier 70 Research Cooperative proposes a democratic creative space for the Dogpatch community to participate, act, or research alongside ecologists in the betterment of the mission bay ecosystem.

Program Breakdown

East Elevation

West Elevation

North Elevation

Sunspace Section

Operable Facade Details

E/W Section

Tide Pool Gardens

Design Lab

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Olusosun Park Fall 2022

Publications: Eunoia vol.4 Lagos, Nigeria 2.2 million sq ft Collaborators: Anna Post

The Olusosun Landfill in Lagos, Nigeria currently emits methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global climate change and polluting the local environment. By providing infrastructure for waste and water management, the effects of these pollutants on the surrounding ecosystem can be reduced. Public walking paths allow users to explore the markets, stadium, maker spaces, and wetlands that are integrated within the waste management infrastructure. The hydroponic gardens located off these walking paths recycle water from the sedimentation pond to provide healthy food for local vendors to sell, or to be distributed to the wider Lagos community.

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Process - Product Flow Chart

Waste-to-Energy

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Sedimentation Pond & Hydroponic Garden

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Level 01 Plan

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Our strategy to integrate waste infrastructure with public space while maintaining the integrity of Lagos’ urban fabric was influenced by the principles of voronoi tesselations. the public is invited to engage with the waste and water infrastructure that is serving their community through a soccer stadium and playfield, as well as markets and extensive walking paths.

Community Water Waste

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Cedarroot Childrens Hospital Fall 2021

Publications: Eunoia vol.3, SURCA 2022 Portland, Oregon 334,000 sq ft Collaborators: Anna Post

Located 15 minutes from downtown Portland, patients from all over Oregon and Washington seek care at the existing Randalls Childrens Hospital. As a redesign, Cedarroot will create an engaging and comfortable experience within its walls, reducing stress and promoting healing. consisting of one 9 story tower with a variety of functions including: 165 PICU and NICU, beds, physician offices and public amenities.

Goals & Objectives

Form Progression

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Chinook artist; or Quinault artist, Basket, ca. 1890, cedar root, cedar bark, beargrass, and twine.

Portland Art Museum.

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PICU Floor Plan

Patient Room Plan

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Patient Room Finish Variations

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Typical Nurse Station

Typical Patient Room

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PICU Lobby

Family and Staff Balcony

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Selected Artworks Ongoing painting, drawing, scupture, graphic design

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Healing Hands Terracotta clay 4” x 10” x 4” Fall 2021

A Room of One’s Own Terracotta clay 8” x 18” x 4” Fall 2021

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