TANEISHEO FERGUSON ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MASTERS THESIS
ACADEMIC WORK
ADDITIONAL WORKS
PRINCIPLES OF SURREALIST ART: CREATING SURREAL ARCHITECTURE ABSTRACT For centuries art has influenced architecture, artists have inspired architects to design and create the most astonishing buildings. Even now architects look to today’s artists for insight into the design process and giving vision to their concepts. One art movement in particular, Surrealism did not produce very many if any achitectural artifacts. Surrealism was not just an art movement but a way of thinking that then spilled over into the art world. Surrealism’s goal was to explore the mind and a search for truth within the dream realm.Father of Surrealism André Breton started this movement in poetry using automatism because it was a direct link to the sub conscious. When artists were involved they attempted Breton’s method automatism in their preferred medium, but like Breton they were met with some difficulty. Surrealists then explored poetics more specifically analogy as a means to depict the dream world that they believed truth. Artists such as Dali, Magritte, and Tanguy had their own style and imagery, but the goal remained consistent. During this period there weren’t any notable architects that attempted to create surreal architecture. As noted the research capturing the dream real possesses some obstacles when going from two dimensional depictions to three dimensional objects. There are even more physical limitations presented when technical aspects of architecture are involved such as structure and function. This thesis will explore the surrealist principles used in art to create a surreal architecture that is reminiscent of the dream realm conveyed in many artists of the period.
METHOD Ambiguity was used to create an experiential journey. The circulation was used to engage the patrons actively. Manipulating the way they move through the space. I created boxes within the space as a way to objectify the galleries within the larger museum envelop casing. The façade serves as an object within the context as opposed to a classic building. The fluid form creates this image of an object within space the same way Taguy’s work are forms in an infinite plain.I applied the objectification principle to the architecture via the circulation and the galleries. Intentionally patrons are put on display as they move about the galleries. Everyone becomes a part of the exhibit willing or not.
PROCESS
SITE
ENVELOPE: ETFE FACADE WITH METAL PIPING STRUCTURE
CORES: VERTICAL CIRCULATION STAIRS AND ELEVATORS
STRUCUTURE: GALLERY WALLS ACT AS BEARING WALLS
FLOORING: CONCRETE WAFFLE SLABS FOR LONGER SPANS
LEVEL I
SUB LEVEL I
SUB LEVE II
the Y at Jacksonville Riverwalk
The YMCA at Jacksonville River walk is a new development that is set to happen on the backside of the exisiting YMCA. The site is located right in front of the St. Johns river so it was imperative that the new Y took full advantage of the expansive views of the riverfront and city skyline. The building is organized in a very methodical manner giving the building form a very rational and rectalinear shape. Although the building is organized in a grid added interest is given by the layering of the grid and the intersections of the various spaces. Lastly a very important feature is the translucent low-e glass that allows maximum amount of light but diffusing anyharmful UV rays.
intersect
interweave
interrupt
striation
Jacksonville Riverwalk, Jacksonville, FL
Skeletal Structure
1. Natatorium 2. Gymnasium 3. Squash Courts 4. Kitchen 5. Locker/Bathrooms 6. Aerboic Rooms 7. Office 8. Outdoor Space 9. Raquetball Courts
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
EAST-WEST SECTION
EAST-WEST SECTION
NORTH-SOUTH SECTION
NATATORIUM
GYM BALCONY
head jam sliding panel 1/4’’ sliding polycarbonate panel
2’ supporting I beam flush sill sliding panel aluminum sill encasement
bolted steel connector panel
1’-6’’x6’’aluminum panel casing head jam sliding panel
flush sill sliding panel
Natorium Sliding Panel Section
GYM LOBBY
This project is a reinvisioninng of the historic CK Steele bus plaza in downtown Tallahassee, FL. The original develoment of the bus plaza was dedicated to the Reverand C.K. Steele whose bravery was exemplified in his leadership of a bus boycott in racially divided Tallahasse during the 1960s.
CK STEELE is a mixed use
(retail, office, and museum) project that explores the“Construction of a Technology� that is appropriate for a functional and expressive answer to the design challenge. The intent of this design process is to explore and resolve the role technology, or the science of architecture, has in making architecture, and the ability to accomplish this process in a collaborative manner. The team developed a rating system to evaluate the building systems and materials that would be best suited for the project. Then developed a scheme that solve the design issues if the site in a holistic manner.
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
RETAIL
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
RETAIL
the
CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT at PARK AVE
ADAPTIVE REUSE: STRENGTHENING FLORIDA’S COMMUNITIES The Center for Civic Engagement is a place where many different members from various backgrounds can gather to discuss issues within the community. What better way to strengthen a community by providing a platform (place) for all members of society to interact without fear or in trepidation. In order to create an environment where community members can share their ideas and beliefs it must be inviting to all. Not only is the building to act as a center, but a housing for individuals who could not afford housing in close proximity to their downtown workplace. Lastly as a small income generator with the addition of retail. Designing of the space was driven by the idea of engaging every aspect or all participants within and around the center. Visually and programmatic organization was formed with that in mind.
Monroe St. & Park Ave, Tallahasse, FL
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library
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10. OUTDOOR SPACE
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1. lobby 2. gallery 3. retail 4. atrium 5. sacred space 6. residential entry 7. meeting hall 8. office space 9. residential unit
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RESIDENTIAL
SACRED SPACE GROUND FLOOR GATHERING SPACE
MEETING HALL
SECOND FLOOR LOBBY & ATRIUM
ABOVE "cORONET" PENCIL AND PASTELS
BELOW 'kicks' GRAPHITE
wooden hand charcoal
2012-14