Jamaan Simons - Tilt

Jamaan Simons' spaces were based off of the word "tilt."

11' x 32'-4" space- This space was based off of the interpretation of the word tilt through the word "incline." Jamaan demonstrated the use of the idea of incline by creating a slanted floor transitioning you from public to private areas. He uses his kit of parts (two columns and a wall) successfully in this space. The two columns protrude at a slant from the kitchen blocking off the cooking area from the eating. The columns protrude from the wall creating a barrier between the kitchen and bedroom. I believe his use of Sketchup that was he enhanced with Podium was his most successful demonstration of the space, and gave the client/audience the best feel for the over all design, and what it would feel like to actually inhabit the space.

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22' x 22' space- This space was based off of the exploration of the word tilt through the word "imbalance."Jamaan used the two walls and one column kit for this space. He again placed the space at a tilt, but leveled certain areas to provide for ideal usage of the space so that the furniture would not slide out of place, and so that the space would become uninhabitable. He used one of his walls to create a narrowing of a hallway creating a sense of imbalance, and inclosure. The other wall separated the more private areas from the public. I am somewhat uncertain after evaluating his space where he positioned his column, and what purpose it served. Again, I feel as though his digitally enhanced model in Sketchup serves as his best deliverable and communicator of the space.

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22' x 32'-4" space- This space was inspired further by the word "tension."I must say that this space is my favorite of the three he designed. In this space he used the two solids as his kit of parts. It created a sense of intrigue, and gravitational pull, as well as the solids being pulled from two directions. He explained that each curvilinear solid acts as a space divider as well as a navigational tool directing your path throughout the larger space of the three designed. The solids appear as though they are giant floorboards being ripped from the floor and pulled upwards. As in the case with the other two spaces, his Sketchup model breaths the life of the space, and allows to feel as though we are in it, and experiencing his intention.

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Jamaan spoke clearly during his presentation, however his volume was not high enough. Sitting a few rows back from where he was presenting I found it difficult to hear everything. I also am not sure if he mentioned each iteration of his original word when describing the space. Myself, and my fellow evaluator of his presentation had to compare notes when evaluating, and neither of us had that information until further probing the project. His visual elements were superb, and I feel he did an excellent job with his exploration of this project.