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MARGARET JAMISONselected works | interiors, architecture, and greenscape

DESIGN+LIFE+NATURE

we are at a critical point in history. we can continue to design for individuals, or we can begin to design with the universe in mind. what has divided us for centuries can become the force that brings us together. what has devastated the earth can become a path to it’s healing. this is design from a humanistic and holistic approach.

SHOE, EGG, PAPERoriginal drawing | representation I

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

senior thesis focuses on the redesign of an urban school in east nashville. a master plan and interior renovation transform the campus into a community school, a school, centered around social services and student programs. design is driven by a study of our human brain. master plan looks at the organizational qualities that make our brain an ideal organ. the interior studies how perception of our environment can fulfill basic human needs.

stratford high school | nashvil le, tn

TECH & ENG ATHLETIC

SCIENCE & MATHHUMANITIES

CONCEPTusing a brain as unifying element for design of master plan and interior spaces.

EXTERIOR TRACK & ENTRY POINTS ZONES

STRUCTURE | SOCIAL SKIN & FISSURES DIVISION | LOBES

ENGINEERING &TECH WING

COMMUNITYCENTER

MATH & SCIENCEWINGHUMANITIES

WING

ATHLETIC FACILITY

MASTER PLAN

to develop a guidebook for designing educational environments for at-risk youth using maslow’s hierarchy of need.

GOAL

level 1 | physiology

level 2 | safety

level 3 | belonging

level 4 | esteem

level 5 | actualization

overtime, the signal multiplies or turns off completely, result-ing in hyperactivity or extreme lethargy.

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balance of stimuli for the overworked brain.

BRAINhippothalmus responds by sending signals that tell the body to regain balance.

the brain cannot learn when deprived.

NEEDED ENVIRONMENT

RESULT

simple focus stimulating focus basic layout stimulating layout

visibility in spaces along with clarity and predictability in planning

fear inhibits learning.

after repeated fear expo-sure amygdala shuts down, resulting in agression or avoiding school altogether.

CAUSE BRAINhippothalmus responds by sending signals that tell the body to regain balance.

NEEDED ENVIRONMENT

RESULT

prospect refuge provides a clear field of vision and protected enclosurelower in enclosed areas expose in corridors

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

identitiy must reflect an equal-ity within space.

sense of place will reflect the qualities of the east nashville area.

students experience in school may be one of belonging or rejection.

hippocampus stores our evolutionary memories.

it tells us that we are better when we are together and weaker when apart.

CAUSE BRAIN

RESULT

NEEDED ENVIRONMENT

student and teacher are equally important color pallette | reflects the vibrant, resurging east nashville community.

materiality | reflects the industrial, grit while softer materials add richness.

2 + 2 = ?

2 + 2 = 5

encouraging exploration by connecting and linking zones. differentiatied paths allow spaces to pause in transit while highlighting junction points.

FAILURE

experience results in percievedfailure

as a result, our brains shrink, and we shy away from new situations.

a fear of future failure pre-vents future attempts to succeed.

CAUSE BRAIN NEEDED ENVIRONMENT

RESULT

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sense of community in learning environments

differentiating paths to establish clarity and direction highlight junction points

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spaces to pause in transit

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

CURTAIN WALL FEATUREshown without roof panels

INTERIOR PLAN 1’ = 1/16”

GYM

AUX GYM

BANDROOM

MEDICALCLINIC

NURSEOFFICE

TOPFLOOR

JOINT USEWEIGHT ROOM

DANCESTUDIO

ARTSTUDIO

PHOTOSTUDIO

DARKROOM

OFFICE 2

COUNSELINGOFFICE &SENIOR LOUNGE

LOCKERROOM

LOCKERROOM

OFFICE 1

setting up wings provides predictability in planning along with clarity for students & visitors.

this lounge area is a tangible expression of the school extending itself to the community. garage doors open to encourage interaction between students and the community, expressing the school’s purpose.

fire doors located at the entrances of each wing separate the community center from other parts of the school, providing safety & security for after-school inhabitants

LOUNGE

MAIN OFFICE

INTERIOR PLAN

fire doors located at the entrances of each wing separate the community center from other parts of the school, providing safety & security for after-school inhabitants.

defining parts of school as wings, instead of individual academies, increases the sense of belonging and community.

junction points provide directional information for the user & connect the different wings of the school.

corridors are designed to provide spaces to pause in transit. bold graphics retain a sense of school pride & embrace the schools culture.

the user gains confidence by easily navigating the school & feels more comfortable exploring the space, which leads to new experiences along with enhanced self-esteem.

JUNCTION POINT CORRIDOR

BRIGHT POPS OF COLOR STIMULATE WHILE THE OVERALL PALETTE IS A SIMPLE BACKDROP FOR LEARNING

INTERIOR SPACES WRAP INTO THE EXTERIOR TO CHALLENGE THE PERCEPTION OF INTERIOR VS. EXTERIOR

TOP FLOOR | PROTOTYPE

DIR.OFFICE

COMPUTERLAB

CLASSROOM

KEY PLAN 1’ =1/4”

STUDYSPACE

layouts move from typical configurations to complex groupings.bright pops of color stimulate while the field palette is a simple backdrop for learning. space gives students choices about their environment to focus on their needs.

MULTI-PURPOSECONFROOM

environment supports belonging by bringing down teachers work space to the same level and supports community by eliminating single, isolated desks in the classroom environment.

interior spaces fuse seamlessly with the exterior. garage doors hide behind the lowered soffit, removing the barrier between student & community creating transparency and one unified space.

STORAGE

layouts move from typical configurations to complex groupings.bright pops of color stimulate while the field palette is a simple backdrop for learning.

environment supports belonging by bringing down teachers work space to the same level and supports community by eliminating single, isolated desks in the classroom environment.

interior spaces fuse seamlessly with the exterior. garage doors hide behind the lowered soffit, removing the barrier between student & community creating transparency and one unified space.

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MCCLUNG WAREHOUSE

an oasis of silence and sound is tailored towards creating a center for the needs of the evolving artist population in downtown knoxville. each client presents specific needs. concept development comes from a sof the hearing system. the research brought forth three specific phenomena that embodied the mission and purpose of the three individual clients.

extensive 3d development exemplifies how these phenomena are integrated into the design. the intention is to form an environment where all users can hear, analyze, and live in an oasis of silence and sound.

104 west jackson ave.knoxvil le, tn

rejuvenate the west jackson area by providing an oasis of sound for local and traveling musicians based upon the process of hearing.

CONCEPT

VERTICAL STACKING CONCEPT DIAGRAM

hard materials and concave alcoves heighten the experience of hearing. illuminated spaces guide through a wooden landscape and connect with areas of information inspired by the illuminated sound signals moving along a nerve pathway.

the setting orients occupants with the identity of morelock. honest raw materials, quirky forms, and a relational experience.

M O R E L O C K M U S I C

1| stage 2| cafe 3| instrument sampling 4| records 5| woodshop 6| lesson rooms

Illuminated spaces guide through a wooden landscape and connect with areas of information inspired by the illuminated sound signals moving along a nerve pathway.

winding paths explore different caverns of the brain associated with understanding sound. technical centers are more condensed with smaller, dark volumes while inspirational centers are less easy to understand with an atmosphere of mystery.

at the same time, there is enough clarity and space to allow a deeper understanding of the physical setting and of the emotional experience. this is facilitated by areas of observation in conjunction with spaces of contemplation and relaxation. elements challenge sense of depth, spacial perception, idea, and your knowledge of what is real and what is imagined.

R I V E R S O U N D P R O D U C T I O N S

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1| lounge 2| control room 3| small isolation room 4| kitchen 5| large isolation room

winding paths explore different caverns of the brain associated with understanding sound.

H A R M O N Y H O S T E L

excitement and anticipation of a journey to a new space with the peacefulness and mystical quality of being in limbo, echoes the essence of music and life. massive white forms and luminescent colors have an ephemeral quality. there is a sense of urgency and inspiration. harmony is a place of efficiency, clarity, and peace, a place of life for the creative mind.

1| reception 2| communal area & kitchen 3| laundry 4| single room 5| bunkroom 6| bathroom 7| sleep pods

we find that sound, much like life, is a mystery. the creative process, the explosion of sound, the transience, the brevity, it is somewhat of a mystical sprite, here one minute and gone the next.

a study of the corporate environment reveals the following three trends: unique spaces for individual work, collaborative areas,and spaces to recharge.

the human experience is not defined by achieving our basic needs, though this is the driving force of our efforts. we find that we are better when we exist in the complex web of interactions between all living things. perhaps our most basic human need is to belong. spiritual nature of a fusion that exists between all living things.

RIVR MEDIA206 west summit hi l lknoxvil le, tn

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the seven story warehouse features a double skin facade along the west facing side to avoid the indoor air quality issues that occur in an old brick building. The facade allows for a free follow of air between floors and provides passive ventilation.

Punching a clerestory through the east wall to provide an atrium with an open provides a light filled shaft and connects access to each floor. A roof garden on the adjacent building will offer shade in the summer, and in the winter, allow passive solar heat gain along this wall.

B U I L D I N G C O M P O S I T I O NPASSIVE HEAT GAIN & COOLINGVERTICAL STACKING & ZONES

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redefining the idea of an office building to create a place that speaks to our needs for survival, community, and spirituality.

CONCEPT

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W O R K spaces for work are brought forth by the needs of an individual to survive: nutrients, water, and shelter. nutrients should provide a foundation. water inspires transparency and clarity. shelter protects the inhabitant and gives a safe enclosure to work.

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COLLABORATION interaction between individuals based on need defines progress, our human story.

collaborative areas in central zones take on monumental forms and tell a story of progress and change.

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the element of spirit encompasses and embodies the fabric of life. it is a multiplicity that we cannot define. spaces for rejuvenation attempt to capture this beauty.REJUVENAT ION

UT JOINT REHAB CENTER

based on kevin lynch’s principles of urban planning, the design for the joint rehab center helps users navigate the often complex and confusing health care environment.

1924 alcoa highwayknoxvil le, tn

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EAST WING FLOOR PLAN

applying the principles of urban planning in a healthcare setting allows users to successfully navigate their environment while finding their way back to health.

HEALTHscape CONCEPT | Defining the healthcare environment based on principles of planning

PATHS

EDGES

DISTRICTS

NODES

LANDMARKS

A | PATIENT CORRIDORS

PAT H S

The way to our destination.

The forces that moves us.

Areas of identifying characteristics

Centers for activity, a hub.

Points that allow us to orient.

PAT H S

HEALTHscape CONCEPT | Defining the healthcare environment based on principles of planning

PATHS

EDGES

DISTRICTS

NODES

LANDMARKS

A | PATIENT CORRIDORS

PAT H S

The way to our destination.

The forces that moves us.

Areas of identifying characteristics

Centers for activity, a hub.

Points that allow us to orient.

PAT H S

CONCEPT

built off a framework based on health, safety, and sustainability, the design focuses on an idea of the home as a self-sustaining system.

the house, built in stages, is constructed from the resident’s bamboo grove, a local, sustainable material. composting toilet and rainwater collection fend off ground water contamination and cholera along with replacing topsoil that has been lost as the result of erosion. flexibiliity of bamboo construction gives the structure earthquake resistance.

house design helps to fight disease, encourage the environment, and prevent structural failings.

HAIT IAN HOMEprototypical

selfSUSTAININGstructurea system of feedback

rainwatercollected via roof surface into storage countainer for fresh water and bathing

seperates urine and waste material for crop fertilizing

combats deforestation and product used for cross brac-ing of structure during construction phasing

fertilized by compost and product used to sustain family and provide a source of income or tradeable comodity

compostheat from compost kills bacteria and pathogens, such as chollera, while pro-viding a way to replace topsoil loss

by maximizing ventilation through the house, we have reduced the spread of air borne disease. restrooms open towards the dog trot, reducing contact with waste and spread of pathogens. a cooling effect occurs as prevailing east-westerly winds move through the bamboo grove. additionally, with proper solar orientation, we minimized sun exposure and shade of the porch area, the space where haitian spend their day.

above | enclosed structure prevents home invasion and weather exposure

below | open structure maximizes ventilation and prevents formation of mold

and disease

BEDROOM AND LAVATORY

LIVING AREAOUTDOOR KITCHEN

PORCH

SICK BEDROOM& LAVATORY

CONCEPT

PHASINGphasing reduces structural issues that occur in typical haitian construction when rebar is left exposed. the bamboo system will not rust; water cannot damage structural properties. furthermore, units exist individually and are structurally sound individually and at the final stage, collectively.

LEARNING LANDSCAPE

a competition piece submitted to idec investigates the possibility of higher education for the future; the learning landscape is an organic system of uncovering intelligence through imagination. project requirements supported heavy research along with a summary of findings and a statement of goals.

research yeilded a specific result that the learning environment should support the cognitive processes centered around a collective where students and teachers can share and investigate findings. the process doesn’t end here, but brings up more questions and furthers a deeper immersion into subect matter.

credits to caroline mcdonald and deanna olson

classroom of the future

knowing, making, and playing are the core of our human experience. the digital age redefines how we learn, create, and play.

CONCEPTnot a question of what, but a question of where. this process is about finding, instead of memorizing.

the search bar is a place to find digital information and compile ideas, a virtual library and lounge.

KNOWING

MAKING

PLAY

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COLLECTIVE

KNOWING

not about an end result, but more of an immersive process that encourages further questions. play is an imaginative way of thinking and feeling by creating meaning and sharing ideas

when we build, we create more than content; we create context, which is imperative in developing ideas.

the staging site gives students the ability to work in a variety of settings to form links between their ideas and the ideas of other classmates.

MAKING PLAYING

PROFESSIONAL WORKselected works from internship at HOK

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CORPORATE CL IENTdesign development

worked on the space planning of four floors for a corporate account, including a reception area, fitness center, open and private offices, and joint use/community areas.

renderings were produced using revit and 3dsmax for a conceptual presentation in collaboration with hok lighting.

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WISHARD PUBL IC RESTROOM1001 w. tenth streetindianapolis, in

managed conceptual design and design development exclusively while working at hok and participated in client presentations.

inspired by concepts that fueled the design of wishard hospital, the proposal for wishard public restrooms embodies the meaning and architectural language of the exterior. the expression utilizes glass and metal to incorporate the structure while the use of natural materials speaks to a sense of community and wellbeing. this restroom adds to the experience of wishard hospital as a cutting edge medical facility

7.06.2012

Wishard Hospital, Public Restroom Design

framingmodern

manipulate volumesdichroic structural

health sleek green clean

naturalplanar

light

Concept 1

Dichroic

Sleek

Planar

Reminiscent of the ever changing fa-cade, the quality of the space changes as one passes through.

Materials are recessed and stream-lined, integrated into the surface.

Planes play on perspective views and pull through the space.

A transformative environment with a focus.

7.06.2012

Wishard Hospital, Public Restroom Design

framingmodern

manipulate volumesdichroic structural

health sleek green clean

naturalplanar

light

Concept 2

Framing

Natural

Manipulate Volumes

Structural steel focuses the moment of entry, a frame within a frame.

Wood, stone, and organic patterns recall the outside world.

Bands of light and intersecting planes.

A structral frame with moments of nature and light.

CONCEPT

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CONCEPT 1 | WOMEN’S RESTROOM

FOOD ROOF335 convention plazast. louis, mo 63102

in a collaboration with urban harvest stl, hok summer interns worked on the design for the first ever rooftop farm in downtown st. louis. the design takes cues from the surroundings and attempts to develop a structure based on a module while having a polymorphic nature that housing different programmatic elements. food roof, a roof top farm, will equip st. louis urbanites in their quest for sustainable urban agriculture and will help solve the issue of food deserts in the us.

credits to bernard vilza and august miller

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conceptual development originated from an idea of transforming the urban landscape.

the first concept is an abstraction and looks at organic shapes with evolving planes to connect the urban. the second looks at creating modular units and extruding them to redefine the urban grid.

CONCEPT

tend

plant

harvest

consume

bees

community area

storage

wheelbarrows

tools

crops

water hook-up

harvest area

cooler

rain collection

chicken coop

hydroponics

compost

based on the harvest cycle, programmatic elements combine the cyclical module of the harvest cycle into a linear assembly approach by creating interstitial zones and a connection between spaces