jessica symons portfolio

JessicaSymonsArchitectural Portfolio

[ ]Kansas State UniversityNAAB Accredited Masters of Architecture

Jessica Marie SymonsGraduate Student

JessicaSymonsArchitectural Portfolio

jessie17@ksu.edu913.461.0517

Watercolor on Paper “Church of the Jubilee” | 2012

CoconutCreamPieDesign + Make Cabin Prototype | 2012 - 2013

Individual Design Phase Design Analysis Group Design Phase

Why Coconut Creme Pie?

Girl Scout Cabin PrototypeCamp Daisy, Dover, KS | Client: Girl Scouts of America | Budget: $7,500 | 2012 - 2013

Individual Vs. Group Design Construction

Adapting to topography | Raising above water line

Modular componant fabrication sequence Assemble Kit of Parts

Insulative material

Plexiglass Panel

Wood Board

Finished Modular Element Uses of Modular ElementUses of Modular Element

Entire wall opens to connect the cabin with nature

Floor Plan

17’

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Step 1: Existing Cabins

- Falling apart- Hard to maintain- Hot and uncomfortable- Only houses four girls- Eroding foundation

ProcessofDesign

Step 2: Individual Design

- Add color- Develop relationship to the ground- Structure in the works- Corners can be improved- Budget undetermined- Create an indoor/outdoor relationship- Maximum ventilation

Step 3: Begin Group Work

- Developing roof structure- Reworking layout- Developing interior structure- Eliminating dead spaces

Step 4: Presentation

- Create a roof and wall relationship- Maximize profitability- Increase uniqueness- Develop budget

A design is never finished, for it is the work of refinement on a set of principles. Design takes the existing and creates something better - something new. My original concept for the Camp Daisy Cabin held to the ideas of social connection, adaptability, and a connection to the natural world. Though the design grew throughout the transition from individual design to group design, the principles always remained as the founding blocks of the idea.

Phase 2: Group Design

Floor Plan | developed as a group, created by Jessica

Longitudinal Section | developed as a group, created by Jessica0 1 2 4 8

SeatonRedesignedKansas State University, Manhattan, KS | 2010Team Design Project

What's Up With Seaton Hall?

Seaton Hall, the home of the Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design, fails to adequately provide an enriching work environment for students, and inadequately represents the prestigious academic program.

Seaton Hall Redesign ProjectKSU Campus, Manhattan, KS | 2010

Individual Vs. Group Design

This studio provided and opportunity to work in groups of five people (four fourth-year students and one fifth year mentor) and learn how to design corroboratively. We worked in tandem on every element of the project and learned to delegate work, compromise ideas, and stand behind one another

A Project with Reality

Small Scale Model Large Scale Model Virtual Model

Campus Circulation Study | Produced by Jessica Symons 2010

Documentationdeveloped as a group, created by Jessica

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SustainableSeatonLEED Gold

Campus Map

TWAHotelKansas City, KS | 2011Individual Design Project

A Place of Comfort

TWA HotelKansas City, KS | 2011

A Place of Modernity Construction

Bar

Lobby

Manager’s Suite

Kitchen

Back ofHouse

Indoor Garden

Outdoor Garden

Luxury Spa

Light well, maximizing interior luminance

Metal Structure

Window panes-translucent-transparent-red translucent

Entryway and loungearea

Design Features

SpatialAnalysis

Downtown Economic Assistance CenterSan Francisco, CA | 2011Individual Design Project

Downtown Economic Assistance CenterSan Francisco, CA | 2011

What is the D.E.A.C.? What Features Are There? How Does the Trellis Work?

Living Wall

The use of a sheltering trellis decorated in vegetation and life provides both beauty and functionality to the D.E.A.C. The edible elements can be grown, harvested, and sold to provide jobs and revenue for struggling members. The green wall also provides a symbolic element of life, hope, rebirth, and

Process of Design

Structure Diagram

Structure is pulled to the exterior. Lateral bracing supports the San Francisco earthquake lateral forces.

Program Diagram

Levels are divided into uses and become more open towards the upper levels

Geometry Diagram

Rectangular forms simplify the geometry and are divided into separate spaces of activity based on program.

DiagrammingAnalysis

St. Mary’s Catholic Worship CenterSt. Mary’s, KS | 2011Individual Design Project

Worship spaces are unique to individuals, however all must evoke a sense of serenity and unity with God. A connection with nature and the landscape influences the design in this way.

A long waterfalll makes up the roof of the central corridor of the lower spaces. This underwater atmosphere provides a serence reflective space that filters the light into spiritual plays of color and ambience.

The waterfall symbolizes cleansing such as that of baptism, or a washing to make pure such as repentance.

Defining Worship

Saint Mary’s Catholic Worship CenterSt. Mary’s, KS | 2011

Features of Serentiy Symbolism

Longitudinal sectionShows chapel space and lower small chapelsLongitudinal section

Wall Analytic Section

A tectonic look at the connection displayed in the 3D wall analytic which displays construction document information on wall materials and thickensses and cable structure.

3D Wall Analytic

Analyzation of a key connection segment in which the waterfall roof plane interacts with the upper walkway and lower corridor using tension cables.

Learning Construction

The Catholic Worship Center became my first introduction to construction documents. I learned how to detail connections and combine matierals together.

ConstructionDocuments

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Entry Vestibule

Assembly ofWorship

Library

Stacks

Library

Reading

Space

Student

Chapel

Student

Chapel

Student

Chapel

Student

Chapel

Mechanical

Room

Mechanical

Room

Clergy

Room

Clergy

Room

Student

Room

Student

Room

Student

Chapel

Sacristy

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Vestry

Men’s

Restroom

Women’s

Restroom

Euchrist

Chapel

Baptistry

Mechanical

Room

Plan 2

Plan 1

Partial Wall Elevation - construction document

PhotographicExplorationAdditional Talents

Rome, ItalyOrvieto FlorenceVeniceVincenzaCinque TerraNaplesIsle of CapriPompeiiHadrian’s VillaPaestumBarcelona, SpainParis, France

StudyAbroad

EUROPE

Sketching&Watercolors

Activities and Leadership

Kansas State University | 2008 - PresentCollege of Architecture, Planning, and Design

NAAB Accredited Masters of ArchitectureGraduation May 2013

Undergraduate GPA 3.66/4.0Graduate GPA 4.0/4.0

Centro Studio - study abroad | 2012Study abroad program through

KSU and the College of Architecture, Planning & Design

Education

Women in Design Chapter of Kansas State University: FounderGraduate Student Council: Student Affairs Committee | 2012

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Architectural Programming | 2012OZ Architectural Journal: Secretary and Designer | 2012

Design-Make Architectural Studio | 2012 - 2013Leader of service events

Fund-raiser for Riley County Animal Shelter | 2010 Canned food drive for Flint Hills Breadbasket | 2011

Dean’s Student Advisory Council | 2011Telefund Volunteer | 2009 - 2010

Study Abroad Orvieto, Italy | Spring 2012 Church Leader

Teaching (ages 3 - 20+) | 2009 - 2012 President of Young Women’s Organization Secretary in Relief Society (women’s organization) 1st Counselor in Relief Society (women’s organization)

JessicaMarieArchitectural Resume

Jessica Marie SymonsJessie 17@ksu.edu

913.461.0517

14630 S. Alden St.Olathe, KS 66062

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“Hand of God” | 2012

ExperienceGraduate Teaching Assistant | 2012

Assisted David Sachs with the fourth year Architectural Programming course including grading, administering exams,

and assisting students with questions.

Qualifications and SkillsHand Drafting and Hand Rendering

Computer drafting and renderingRevit, AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator,

Photoshop

WatercolorCollaborative teamwork skillsExcellent layout presentation

Understanding of environmental design principles LEED standardsStrong Motivational Leadership Skills

CommunicationHonesty and Integrity

Enthusiasm

Hobby Lobby | 2010-2012Cashier services, unpacking and stocking, display design,

customer service and customer relations

Wendy Ornelasrelation: Faculty AdvisorCollege of Architecture, Planning, & DesignArchitecture Associate DeanKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYwornelas@k-state.edu

Matthew Knoxrelation: college professorCollege of Architecture, Planning, & DesignDepartment HeadKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYmknox@k-state.edu

Susanne Sieple-Coatesrelation: college professorCollege of Architecture, Planning, & DesignKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYscoates@ksu.edu

References

Palmquist Arch. & Design Scholarship | 2008 - 2012Blue Key Memorial Scholarship | 2012June Millard Hall Scholarship | 2012

Awards

Find where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need. Frederick Buechner