Telesis 2021

Abstract

Front Matter: This edition of Telesis, the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture student journal, explores the theme of "Isolation." Editorial: The Telesis Team introduces Telesis: Isolation. Association: Randall Kinnaman shares his childhood experiences of visiting his incarcerated father at various prison visitation centers. Disorientation: Giuliana Vaccarino Gearty explores the positive outcomes from feeling lost in a city. Dismantling: Travis Howell and Tanner Pickens share the history of Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce and Interstate 235. Engagement: Kate O’Connor introduces Marywood University’s Socially Responsible Architecture seminar. Food Fight: Rebecca Doglas combats food deserts. Drops: Ian Goodale provides shelter to the homeless. Displacement: Ben Gravel provides shelter for those displaced by California Wildfires. Schematics: Ryan Godfrey proposes inclusive design schematics for people with autism. Villa: Candelaria Mas Pohmajevic examines COVID 19 outbreaks in Argentina’s Shanty Towns. Rehabilitation: David Swaby investigates prison rehabilitation in the form of educational programs. Chair: Jake Lange explores the importance of agency in processes of rehabilitation. Incarceration: Emily Hays calls designers to no longer be complicit in the design of carceral facilities. Tunnel: Johanna Hilmes explores the benefits of incorporating color in prison design. Interview: Alex Finklestein interviews Dr. Jae James regarding his experience of incarceration and resultant ambitions.