M. Arch Portfolio

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Jacqueline A. McDowell M.Arch

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FAITHcollective M.Arch Thesis Project 2014

Parasitic Farm Group Project 2014

Open Block Housing Project 2013

Torrey Pines High school Theater Performance Arts Project 2013

182 Memorial Library Library Renovation Project 2012

Interests Beyond Architecture Volunteer Projects

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[email protected] (509) 680-1651Jacqueline McDowell

2FAITHcollective: The Esperanza Chapel Complex

Location: El Colegio la Esperanza, Tijuana, MX

Materials: Cast-in-place concrete shell forms, Wood, Stained glass, Tile

Program: Chapel Hall, Meditation Space, Religions Library, Office

Project Area: 10,160 sqft

Project Description: Faithcollective became an interfaith chapel set on the campus of El Colegio la Esperanza, which utilizes local building practices to create a community space centered around permaculture and the sensitivity of the site. First and foremost the chapel complex furthered the schools goal of multi-cultural cross pollination of ideas, practices and values expressed through the arts. El Colegio la Esperanzas existing architecture was designed by James Hubbell, a San Diego artist, whose iconic design embraces organic forms and intimate spaces. Many of the design decisions are a reflection of his tutelage. The space within captures a flexibility needed to accommodate various religious practices while offering a place of solitude to those who seek inner reflection.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, interviews, case studies, internet research, Library research, Rhino5 modeling, V-Ray rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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The main floor houses all of the programmatic spaces including the rest rooms, office and library. It also includes the larger areas dedicated to worship and meditation.

A central water feature located by the library becomes and an extension of the library as well as a gathering area for visitors. It also adds a sensory element to the nearby meditation area.

The Chapel space can be configured to any event, religious or non-religious.

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Balcony level has an entrance from the main car turnaround for the school. This also offers views inside the building from an elevated platform.

As the structure encroaches into the nearby sports field to the south it creates a series of shaded alcoves for outdoor events.

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Central hub that captures rain water and diverts it to the inner garden.

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Exterior hub that supports the spokes of arches from the two center supports. Anchors into the hillside to help retain soil and prevent erosion. The trees soften the bright white building and help provide cool shade for visitors.

Planter diameter: 4 5 Planter depth: Uninhibited

High vegetation: Catalina Iron Wood, drought tolerant, evergreen tree. Native to southern California.

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Parasitic Farm: Urban in-fill Generator

Project Partners: Sara Gross, Jackie McDowell

Location: 430 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Materials: Steel, Wood, Green Roof

Program: Classroom, Prep Kitchen, Caretaker Living Quarters, Planting Beds, Chicken Coop, Goat Pen and Bee Hives


Project Description: The Parasitic Farm project is about reintroducing urban San Diego with its heritage of rural farming culture. This elevated farm provides nutritious alternatives to the residents of the Gas Lamp district and offers classes on home gardening for the public, and schools.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, internet research, library research, Rhino 5 modeling, Revit layout design, V-Ray rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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OPENblock: Mixed Use

Location: Clairemont Town Square 4821 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Materials: Steel, Wood, Concrete, Glass

Program: First floor commercial space, apartments, condos


Project Description: This project began as an in-fill exercise, urbanizing the shopping mall area of Clairemont Mesa. The mixed use condo/ apartments create a vertical solution to suburban sprawl. Each unit has a private outdoor space and promotes use of a large shared courtyard with the neighboring buildings. Views and light were carefully crafted into the building with a wood fin facade shading the south and expansive windows to the north.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, case studies, internet research, Rhino 5 modeling, V-Ray rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator

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Architect: Sheppard Robson

Location: Madrid, Spain

Client: Empresa Municipal De La Vivienda y Suelo

Contractor: Prasi

Project Year: 2006

Project Area: 7,600 sqm

This building was meant to explore sustainable design and human comfort. In doing so each resident has a view to interior courtyards and surrounding public parks. The Louvre system unies the building visually and allows the residents to con-trol their environment directly by adjusting the large blinds. This allows for con-trol over incoming light and wind. Also the louvres provide privacy when needed. Each apartment has a balcony just inside the louvre system. Because the balco-nies are masked by the grid it adds to the translucency of the building envelope.

Architect: BLK2 Architekten

Location: Caamacherreihe 16, 20355 Hamburg, Germany

Client: CR sechzehn Hamburg GmbH & Co.KG, Germany

Project Team: Peter Lehmann, Martin Sieckmann, Annette Niethammer, Michaela Bluhm, Michael Gutena, Hannes Beinho

Project Year: 2010

Project Area: 41.387 sqm (35.216 sqm oce / 6.171 sqm residential

The CR 16 oce and residential building has a dynamic sculptural facade, indicating the two roles it plays within the city. Glass and anodized brass create an austere high rise feeling set into a back-ground of subtle horizontal slats which ground and soften glare of glass. Inside is the biggest surprise where pockets of green trees and sky are tucked away for residents to relax in nature.

Architect: LAN Architecture

Location: Paris, France

Client: RIVP

Project Leaders: Sebastian Niemann, Venezia Ferret

Project Year: 2007


The public realm and private realm are separated by dierent materialities. Facing the street is a dark slate brick and the internal courtyard consists of vertical larch louvers. Puncturing the solid building are openings that allow for verti-cal circulation while also allowing light and air into the interior courtyard. The exterior circulation now becomes a space dened and developed by residents. Ground Floor 5th Floor

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Reshape the concept of traditional city skylines to promote views and breeze ways.

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The ultimate goal of this project is to transition from purely suburban horizontal living into a dense vertical space. A key factor is still maintaining a private outdoor area for every unit.

Opening up the ground level allows light and air into the semi-public courtyard.

While puncturing the form allows access to the interior courtyard, also softening the SW corner of the building mimics the natural path of foot trac.

This further draws people to the small business ground oor with an inviting shade over hang, protected from the street.


While puncturing the form allows access to the interior courtyard, it also softens the SW corner of the building and mimics the natural path of foot traffic.This further draws people into the small business ground floor with an inviting shade overhang, protected from the street traffic.



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Torrey Pines High school Theater: Performance Arts Project

Location: 3710 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130

Materials: Glulam Beams, Glass block, CMU

Program: Band room, Choir room, Orchestra room, Dance studio, Lobby, Outdoor classroom, Auditorium, Stage, Black box theater, Fabrication shop, Mechanical space, A/V room

Project Area: 39,175sqft

Project Description: Torrey Pines High school was looking to renovate and expand their performance arts departments. The iconic architecture of the existing campus includes large glulam beams with repeating horizontal CMU blocks. The performing arts complex builds on that iconography by duplicating the outdoor circulation on a grand scale, create outdoor classroom/performing spaces and utilizes similar materials. Glass block is a new addition to the palette of Torrey Pines, this brings transparency to the otherwise solid CMU walls throughout. All of the public entrances and facilities are identified by the glass block walls.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, case studies, internet research, Rhino 5 modeling, V-Ray rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator

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The exterior circulation connects all of the programed spaces. Band and orchestra have direct access to the black box and back of stage, making it easy to move large equipment.

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182 Memorial Library: Library Renovation Project

Location: North Park Library3795 31st St, San Diego, CA 92104

Materials: Glulam, Wood, Concrete, Glass

Program: Childrens Books, Memorial, Circulation desk, Staff area, Storage, Main Book stacks, Auditorium, Media area, Computer lab.


Project Description: In 1978 North Park was subject to a terrible air plane crash, the wounds of which have never quite healed. In a minimal attempt the public placed a small plaque and tree in remembrance of the incident near the North Park Library. This project presents a more sophisticated approach to memorial architecture. The way we learn and retain information is changing, and the public needs an adapted facility to nurture and memorialise our future and past.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, internet research, interviews, Rhino 5 modeling, V-Ray rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator

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At the center of the remodel, a depression in the floor correlates with a bubble in the roof. This area signifies the memorial, an element coming from the air, and the impact it has on the ground.

The expansion of the Library continues up over the existing parking lot, a ramp and stepped theater seating creates a lounge area perfect for lectures.

Floating above the parking lot, the computer lab and technology center is light and airy, perfect for study.

The column/roof support/bookshelf is adjustable and can be varied on the set grid.

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Pacific Rim Park

Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Materials: Concrete, Brick, Tile, Flagstone, Earth, Planting

Program: Public Park, vista point for Pacific Ocean


Project Description: James Hubbell and Kyle Bergman lead a revolutionary organization called Pacific Rim Parks. The organization seeks to bring together all of the countries that share the Pacific Ocean by uniting them with peace parks. All of the public parks are built by a select few students from each country represented. I was chosen as one of two students from the U.S. to participate in June-August of 2013. Students learn how to group design, survey, tie rebar, build concrete forms and many other skills. During the 30 day intensive workshop students explore, design and build a complete park. The experience built leadership, patience and skills I apply in my daily life.

Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, cultural observation, team design, drawing, modeling, building.

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Chollas Creek Crossing

Location: Encanto, San Diego CA

Materials: Steel, Wood, Concrete, Urbanite, Decomposed Granite, Earth, Planting

Program: Temporary Gathering Space, Chollas Creek restoration project


Project Description: The Civic Innovation Lab of San Diego partnered with the community to restore and revitalize a derelict strip of land along the Chollas Creek in Encanto. Ilisa Goldman was the project lead and coordinator, under her I helped direct community design meetings, gathered data, created site plans and details. The project broke ground June 26th with an intense four day volunteer work weekend. During that time I was a team captain heading the layout, execution and finishing of the large urbanite gathering space and pathways. Following the four day build there will be many volunteer groups finishing and maintaining the site. Project Work Flow: On-site data gathering, community input meetings, community design charrettes, hand sketching, AutoCAD drafting, Sketchup 3D, building.

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