Lindsay Walker JohnsonTEL 267.481.0331

MAIL lwjohnson1.lj{at}gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS LATulane University 2012

MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE I

Getting my architectural education in the wake of Hurricane Katrina afforded me the unique opportunity to see the city in a rebirth. Learning about design through the lens of rebuilding after a natural disaster was integral in shaping t my design aesthetic. New Orleans found itself in a position of needing immense amounts of new construction

while still wanting to cling to the familiarity of the historic architectural vernacular. My design projects through the last 5 years strive to incorporate contemporary architecture at all scales into the context of an historically oriented city.

One of the most gratifying experiences of my academic career was my semester with URBANbuild, a design-build program now in it's 7th prototype cycle. Up until that point all of our design work had been either drafting, rendering or model-making; URBANbuild allowed us the opportunity to see construction documents become a physical building for the first time. Because of URBANbuild I am confident using all power tools, and making

design decisions in the field. The process instilled in me the importance of craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the ability of the architect to be conscious of construction methods from the very beginning of the design process.

The final semester of my 5-year program at Tulane was the completion of my thesis project, a proposed new urban judicial complex in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The broken prison and justice system in the city is one that is constantly on the forefront of city news, and is a label New Orleans wears world wide. My project is being designed with the intention of emphasizing rehabilitation and safety in order to break the cycle e of recidivism.

As an employee I am reliable, diligent, enthusiastic about my work, and fastidious for details and execution. As a designer I am excited by new techniques and technology, innovation of form and construction methods,hodshods and the possibility of the unbuilt. I will work tirelessly to further the design aesthetic of the firm and represent the company with friendly poise and professionalism.

work experienceINTERN

Manning ArchitectsNew Orleans LA

REF Miwako Hattori AIATEL504.412.2000

Sept -Dec .10

_Collaborating on Revit models and making corrections_Revit 2D interior elevations, site plans, roof plans_AutoCAD landscaping diagrams and plans_Creating Illustrator diagrams_Final construction documents_Researching packages for potential bids_General office knowledge, front desk responsibilities

OPTICIAN

Gentilly Vision SourceNew Orleans LA

REF Dr. Michael Kleamenakis, O.D.

TEL 504.288.2333May- Aug .07

June - Aug .08May- Aug .09

_Knowledge of machinery_Glasses and Contact lens fittings_Front desk responsibilities_Knowledge of Insurance paperwork

Natural Pet CareVeterinary Clinic

Metairie LAREF Dr. Adriana Sagrera

TEL 504.834.2023June .08- Jan .09

_Front desk reception_Lab work

educationTulane UniversityNew Orleans LA

August .06- May .12Master of Architecture

_Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, AutoCAD, Rhino, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite_Member AIAS Fall 2007-present_Study Abroad- Central Europe Program, May-July 2010 Studio curriculum in conjunction with travel, July-Sept 2010_URBANbuild Prototype 6, Jan-May 2011

_Top 10% of class_3.3 cumulative GPA

Hatboro-Horsham H.S. Horsham PA

Sept .02-May .06

January 25, 2012

Re: Lindsay Johnson

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter as a formal recommendation for Lindsay Johnson, who was employed by Manning Architects as an Intern Architect from October 4, 2010 to December 27, 2010. During her time at Manning, Ms. Johnson exhibited many of the qualities that are essential to the field of architecture. She was committed to her assignments and proved to be a valuable asset to her team. Her major assignment centered on the production of Construction Documents for a 5,000 seat arena/convocation center. Through this exercise her proficiency in the use of REVIT was an appreciated bonus. In addition, she was exposed to the general workings of an architectural office firm and was a willing and eager participant.

I enjoyed working with Ms. Johnson and I recommend her for work in the architectural field. I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have about her performance while employed at Manning Architects.

Sincerely,

MANNING ARCHITECTS

Miwako Hattori, AIA LEED AP BD+C Studio Director

THESIS

Freret Street Nursery

THESIS

URBANbuild

Rethinking Incarceration

Freret Street Nurseryyy

Yscloskey Housing

Burgundy Luxury Apartments

Civil Rights MuseumCivil Rights Museum

p6-11

p12-14 p15-17

p18

p19-20p21-22

[barbed wire barrier] [separation through section]

[limited contact visitation] [full contact visitation]

[harsh barred cells] [glass curtain wall facade -views/ventilation]

[historic plan typologies] [stacked highrise typology]

[unorganized. unclassified. overpopulated.] [organization. classification. proper capacity.]

[”grey corridor” with limited visibility] [triangular plan maximizes monitoring]

[how do we reform]

Rethinking Incarceration

THESIS SPRING.12

6

The US has the highest incarceration rate.... worldwide.

2.3 mil

Louisiana leads the nation in incarceration.

8 inmates : 1,000 residents

In 2003 it cost

$42 mil to imprison people from NOLA

[the truth]

The American Penal system is an antiquated organization that fosters violence and intimidation. Through an overhaul and modernization of the prison system in the United States, prisoners can gain a more comprehensive set of rights and humane treatment while incarcerated; thus breaking the cycle of imprisonment and promoting positive rehabilitation and reintegration into society. By designing a correctional facility that promotes the well-being and rehabilitation of its inhabitants, criminals can successfully exit the legal criminal system and go on to lead productive and peaceful lives. A New Orleans correctional facility that cultivates security, education and peaceful separation would invest in the futures of its incarcerated citizens and thus be investing in the decrease of recidivism and crime rate.

THESIS SPRING.12

7 background / mission

[what’s wrong]“SERIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL DEFICIENCIES” “DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE”“OVERALL INADEQUACY”

1 prison official

75 inmates

“Because of [OPP]’s size and configuration officers failed to conduct scheduled rounds and were required to supervise entire floors ofinmates during shifts.” 100+

OPP FAILS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE:

protection from harm [staff and other inmates]

suicide prevention [and psychiatric services]

medical management

safe sanitary conditions

fire safety precautions

in· sti· tu· tion· al· iz· a· tion[in-stit-too-shuh-nl-iz-ahy-shuh’n]noun. psychiatry. [1] When the prison system becomes the only life one knows and he can begin to rely on the institution of the prison itself, simply to remain who he is.

“Since I got adapted to prison, the hardest thing now is knowing they’re about to open that door and kick me out. I guess I’ll have to figure it out

” ... or come back

education rehabilitation

positive reintegration

breaking the cycle

re· cid· i· vism [ri-sid-uh-viz-uh’m]noun. psychiatry. [1] The chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal behavior. [2] Act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after receiving negative consequences to extinguish that behavior.

[why it matters]

Of the 650,000 inmates that are released from prison each year throughout the country....

2/3 will return within the next 5 years.

For every

1% reduction in recidivism the state acheives, we an save

$1.3 mil per year.

In 2003 $8 mil was spent housing 510 residents in prison. If the same 510 were employed at the low rate of $8/hr it would cost the same $8 mil. That money would be regenerated in the community as net profit.

= $8/hr

JUSTICE REINVESTMENT

THESIS SPRING.12

8 model photos / renderings

THESIS SPRING.12

9 model photos / renderings

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detail section [1/2”=1’]

THESIS SPRING.12

10 details / context

detail plan [1/2”=1’]

office space outdoor spaces inmate housingw/ classifications

communal staff / admin / personnel

prog

ram

form

extrude ellipse

bisect &

seperate rotate 10 °around midpoint

join floors when overlap occurs

core

canting usually undesirable in highrises, creates a segmented vertical circulation- an opportunity to enhance security.

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inmatesstaff[office]visitorsstaff[prison officials]

twentythird floor

twentyfourth floor

twentyfifth floor

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THESIS SPRING.12

11plans / diagrams

SPRING.11

12 URBANbuild

SPRING.11

13 URBANbuild

The 6th Prototype in the URBANbuild series is an addition to the Central City neighborhood at 1821 Toledano St. It is a 1200 square foot, two-story, three bedroom residence, and a modern interpretation of the Camelback Shotgun typology typical to the area.

15 students in conjunction with Professor Byron Mouton AIA, and Neighborhood Housing Services completed the construction of the house in 3 months. Tasks performed include larger contruction duties such as setting steel foundation, pouring concrete and setting CMU piles, wood framing and hanging Hardie plank and panels. Also finer detail work included installing windows and trim, installingbamboo flooring and kitchen cabinets, painting, tiling both bathrooms and site-specific rock beds.

SPRING.11

14 URBANbuild

ABROADSUMMER.10

15 Freret Street Nursery

site plan

Freret St.

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VIENNABERLINCOPENHAGENAMSTERDAMMUNICH

In conjunction with Study Abroad, this studio reexamines the Freret Street Corridor. Each of the 8 students in our group designed a portion of 1 block along Freret Street. We were able to choose our own program, while collaborating with our neighbors to create a cohesive block to promote neighborhood revitalization.

SUMMER.10

16 Freret Street Nursery

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section bb

b

main floor plan

b

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a a

ground floor plan

SUMMER.10

17 Freret Street Nursery

daylight conditions

structural grid and components

SW skylight

screen-filtered, ambientsolar panels to collect SW sun

truss chords

truss webcolumns (20 ft bays)

second floor planground floor plan

FALL.12

18 Burgundy Luxury Apartments

The site connects through the 2800 block of Burgundy St and Dauphine St, in between St. Ferdinand St. and the Press St. rail line. On the site there are 2 mirror-imaged apartment build-ings consisting of a larger 2-story main residence and a 1-story Mother-In-Law suite or rentable apartment located in the middle of the site. All 4 units are handi-cap accessible and celebrate the central private courtyard, which interacts with a double-height space inside the main large apartment.

Burgundy St.- New Orleans4 Marigny Residences

FALL.12

19 Ycloskey HousingYscloskey, located in St. Bernard Parish in deep southern Louisiana, is located in a flood plane. The challenge of this studio was to create a new typology for how to comply with the code requirement of building 20 feet above sea level- replacing the current landscape of typical acadian houses raised on stilts.

longitudinal section

FALL.12

20 Ycloskey Housing

second floor plan

main floor plan

SPRING.10

21 Civil Rights Museum

3rd floor plan2nd floor plan1st floor plan

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Cultural Center, Central City New Orleans Oretha Castle Haley at St. Andrew

Section AA southwest view

Section BB northeast view

Vertical Circulation

Library/ Archives

Community Interaction

Gallery/ Exhibit Spaces

Outdoor Areas

Southeast Elevation st. andrew street

Northeast Elevation oretha castle haley boulevard

SPRING.10

22 Civil Rights Museum