JESSICA STEELEARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOJESSICA STEELEJESSICA STEELE

We are called to be architects of the

future, not its victims.-R. Buckminster Fuller

JESSICA STEELEARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOJESSICA STEELE

jesspsteele@gmail.com 404-316-6318

JESSICA STEELE

EDUCATION: Southern Polytechnic State University/ Kennesaw State University | Marietta, GA School of Architecture and Construction Management Bachelor of Architecture [NAAB Accredited] | 2010-2015 | graduated May 2015

EXHIBITIONS:

Como Waterfront Workshop Exhibition- September 2013 projects were presented and exhibited to the residents and government officals of the city of Como 2014 SPSU NAAB Accreditation Exhibition- April 2014 works from design studios and environmental tech courses selected to be displayed for NAAB accreditation exhibition Atlanta Streets Alive Installation- September 2014 Les Enfants de Rue installation brought together various people from throughout metro Atlanta; over 5 miles of streets were closed in Atlanta for a bicycle parade and community event Focus Studio Gallery Exhibition- January 2015 several works were selected to be exhibited at the SPSU architecture gallery during its Focus Studio Exhibition showcasing the studio’s explorations in public space during the Fall 2014 semester

PUBLICATIONS:

Fall 2013, Modernism book, coauthor of chapter on Design Build research book written for cultures class critically adressing modernist theory and applications; topics include digital fabrication, phenomenology and design for humanity; responsible for research and writings in the chapter on Design Build

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Autocad | Revit | Sketchup | Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Model Crafting | Hand Sketching/ Drawing/ Drafting

jesspsteele@gmail.com 404-316-6318

Here, then, is what I wanted to tell you of my architecture. I created it with courage and idealism, but also with an

awareness of the fact that what is important is life, friends, and attempting to

make this unjust world a better place in which to live.

-Oscar Niemeyer

AS-BUILT STUDY | COMBS POINTE RESIDENCEBCJ | FINGER LAKES, NY | FALL 2010

CHILDREN’S GARDEN PAVILIONATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN | SPRING 2011

EXPERIMENTAL WOOD PAVILION | FALL 2011

GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION NATURE CENTERBUFORD, GA | SPRING 2013

LAKE COMO WATERFRONT REDESIGN WORKSHOPCOMO, ITALY | FALL 2013

KINETIC EVOLUTION | URBAN DESIGN STUDIO WEST ATLANTA- HOWELL MILL | FALL 2013

THE JETTY | FLOATING BOUTIQUE HOTEL SOUTH BEACH MIAMI, FL | SPRING 2014

THE PUBLIC SCAFFOLD | INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SPACEMARIETTA, GA | 2014-15

LES ENFANTS DE RUE INSTALLATION ATLANTA STREETS ALIVE | FALL 2014

SPSU ARCHITECTURE UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS 2010-15

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BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON | 2009 | FINGER LAKES, NEW YORKAS-BUILT STUDY | COMBS POINTE RESIDENCE

SITE PLAN

MAIN HOUSE FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND YEAR | SPRING 2011 | PROFESSOR JAMES MORRISONPEN AND INK HAND DRAFTED ON VELLUM, BALSA WOOD MODEL

WEST ELEVATION

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MODEL OF MAIN HOUSE

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ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN CHILDREN’S GARDEN PAVILION

The small pavilion was inspired by many of the beautiful plants throughout the garden and the site itself surrounded on three sides by mature oak and other greenery. The ultimate goal was to create a structure that reflected the surrounding environment for visitors of all ages to pause and reflect. The garden has many structures but none that are made from plants surprisingly. The structure itself was inspired by many of the climbing vines seen throughout the garden and many of the woven willow structures by artist Patrick Dougherty.

SITE: ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN | CHILDREN’S GARDEN

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SECOND YEAR | SPRING 2011 | PROFESSOR JAMES MORRISON

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECH 1 | FALL 2012 | PROFESSOR CHOMAEXPERIMENTAL WOOD STRUCTURE

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The structure was built to explore the properties of wood. We choose to use scraps of wood from local construction sites along with wooden dowels to form a simple connection. The result is a undulating semi-dome pavilion for pause and reflection with views focused towards the sky.

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CONNECTIONS:

STRUCTURE LAYOUT:

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GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION MILL CREEK NATURE CENTER

The Mill Creek nature center is an 88-acre tract of land maintained by the Georgia Wildlife Federation for the purpose of wildlife conservation and recreational walking trails. The nature trails wind through forest and wetlands that are home to over 100 species of birds, mammals, numerous species of reptiles and aquatic species. Trails connect with the Greenway Walkway leading to the Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center. The project was divided into two phases, three restroom pavilions throughout the winding nature trails and a nature center along Mall of Georgia Drive. The nature center’s structure is inspired by tree houses and the elevated duck blind on site. The metal rebar facade allows visitors to view the bird habitats without disrupting the ecosystem and protects the birds from flying into the glazing. The bridge level is cantilevered over the ridge to allow expanisve views throughout the wetlands and trails.

SITE PLAN

SITE: ADJACENT TO THE MALL OF GEORGIA; BUFORD, GA

SECTION THROUGH BRIDGE AND CANTILEVER

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR/BRIDGE LEVEL PLAN

view of nature center from sidewalk, visitors learning about animal conservation

VIVERE L’ACQUA {LIVING WATER} | LAKE COMO WATERFRONT WORKSHOPSITE: COMO, ITALY; PIAZZA CAVORI AND OTHER SITES ALONG THE LAKE SHORE

We sought to restore the original intent of the waterfront to create a connection between the elements of water and land without controlling nature. The site is situated along the shore in Como, Italy. Working with a group of 8 different nationalities over a two week period, we came up with a solution that brought the water lifestyle back to the residents and visitors of Como. We chose key areas where the water once was to become the focus of the project. The moving water platforms create flexible areas to lengthen the city. Softer edges dissolve the barriers that were present on the site both physically and visually.

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SITE PLAN

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MATERIALITY

SITE: WEST ATLANTA - EAST OF NORTHSIDE DRIVEFOURTH YEAR | FALL 2013 | PROFESSOR FAROOQ

KINETIC EVOLUTION | URBAN DESIGN STUDIO

The site is situated at Northside Drive and 17th Street; directly North of Ikea and Atlantic Station but seperated by the railroad running along the Southside of the site. It lies in a former industrial area with the many of the buildings demolished or vacant. The site seperates the Loring Heights neighborhood from Atlantic Station and the rest of Atlanta to the South and East. This creates a dangerous (in terms of the lack of walkability and eyes on the street) and useless area that has potential to become an efficient mixed-use development designed for the wide array of people in an urban environment. We are proposing a design that creates new links and connections for residents, the public and visitors generating social engagement with each other, the natural landscape and the built urban environment bringing a kinetic spontaneity to Atlanta's West side. Our vision is to bring out the rustic urban nature of Atlanta.

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LORING HEIGHTS

ATLANTIC STATION

IKEA

TRANSIT

WORK/ SOCIAL

FARMING

TO GREENSPACE + WATER

RESERVOIR

VIEW FROM SITE TO DOWNTOWN

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SITE: SOUTH POINTE PARK, SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI, FLORIDAFOURTH YEAR | SPRING 2014 | PROFESSOR BILL CARPENTER

THE JETTY | FLOATING BOUTIQUE HOTEL

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EXERCISE TRACK/ RAMP DECK GREEN ROOF + WALLWATER SLIDE ADULT POOL

WATER COLLECTION

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GROUND FLOOR PLANLOBBY | MAIN POOL | DOCKS

UNDERWATER PLANSPA

FIRST FLOOR PLANLOUNGE | ADULT POOL | SLIDE

SECOND FLOOR PLANPENTHOUSE | PRIVATE POOL

THIRD FLOOR PLANCROW’S NEST | PRIVATE SPA

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SITE: MARIETTA, GEORGIATHE PUBLIC SCAFFOLD | INTERACTIVE PUBLIC SPACE

FIFTH YEAR | 2014-15 | PROFESSOR MINE HASHAS

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Our consumer society is controlling people’s activities and consciousness to where life has become mere representation leading to distanced experience and boredom. In order to combat our mundane day to day lives, we need to reconnect to the physical space and each other through interactive situations that activate the local citizens and bring life to the unused spaces in our cities.The Fold is an experimental platform that artists, designers and citizens can use to create interactive experiences and realize performative projects. It is a Public Space for the people of Marietta to make their own, facilitating the do-it-yourself mentality and rejecting our consumer society. The ultimate goal is to create new interactions between various citizens that would not typically happen in the normal day to day routine.

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SPATIAL LAYOUT:

PROPOSED PROGRAM/ ACTIVITIES:

INTERACTIVE CONCEPT:

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SITE PLAN

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SECTION 1

SECTION 2

LES ENFANTS DE RUE | CARDBOARD TUBE PAVILIONINSTALLATION FOR ATLANTA STREETS ALIVE- BICYCLE PARADE AND COMMUNITY EVENT

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Thank you for your time!

-Jessica

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