Telesis - The Essence 2024

Abstract

The Essence: Felipe Flores introduces Essence, the theme of this volume of Telesis. Ethno-photography: Felipe Flores interviews indigenous Brazilian photographer Edgar Corrêa Kanaykõ about his work in Ethno-photography as “a means of recording aspects of a culture — the life of a people.” Architectural Anthropology: Angela Person and Felipe Flores interview Albena Yaneva, architectural theorist whose research crosses the boundaries of science studies, cognitive anthropology, architectural theory, and political philosophy. The Meta Project: Trey London and Isac Valenciano interview Marlon Blackwell, an architect in Fayetteville, Arkansas about how essence impacts design processes in his firm. Inherited Essence: Mexican architect Laila Cordero considers the contemporary architecture’s relationships with heritage preservation and technological advancement. Voz de Sol, Un Cuerpo, Una Casa: Mexican architect María Santibáñez discusses the book that was produced out of her time in San Juan Mixtepec and Santiago Ayuquililla with colleagues, titled The Voice of the Sun (Voz de Sol, La Casa Viva). Soiling- Terra preta do Indio & Amazonian Agroecological Urbanism: Ana María Durán Calisto discusses “dark earths” in the Amazon and the human relationships that can breed abundance and biodiversity within them in non-destructive manners. Embrace Walkability or Witness the Fall: Colin Caso presents a manifesto for walkable cities, highlighting the fracturing of communities in Western living. Inhuman Matters: Jonathan Levitske discusses “inhuman matters”, the metamorphic processes that humans and the environment have undergone in the current epoch. Writing on the Wall: Wanda Katja Liebermann writes an analysis of the Harvard Northwest Science Building using methods and theories from the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). The Essence of Music as a Tool for Architectural Design: Cole Newport explores music as a design tool, emphasizing music as already abstracted design form and compatible with abstract design concepts in architecture. Underneath the Sunflowers: A material exploration series by David Morrison, focused on “vibrant human waste.” Clocktower: Sculpture by ceramics artist CJ Carter. Lighthouse: Sculpture by ceramics artist CJ Carter. Essence through Exploration: Material exploration to construct a Lake Thunderbird boathouse by Trey London. Guess Work: Faux-Art sculpture by Andrew Stone that delves into the intricate interplay between various forms of representation and the perceived authenticity of materials. Moment in Time: Mixed Media Diorama that attempts to capture the essence of the year 1998 by Ryan Pittman. Multi-Home: Housing diorama by Talor Young that seeks to disrupt customary house forms by embracing unconventional materials, atypical geometries, and spatial arrangements that balance a shared living experience and a sense of autonomy. Instantations: Exploration of parametric models and 3d printing forms as embodied essence by Chris Morrey. Bunnies’ Paradise: Series of silkscreen prints by Uriel Marin commemorating the end of the Year of the Rabbit. The Essence Intertwined: A series of connected bookmark designs exploring essence as clarity and peace by Hannah Halpern. I don’t know what to believe: Screenprint and watercolor panels exploring the adoption and recontextualizing of Eastern Religion and Philosophy into Western Cultural practice. An Artistic Journey: Veronica Molina on the interface between architecture and jewelry. Earth & Fire: Wood-fired porcelain and an accompanying poem on essence by Jessica Steele. Children & Cities:Fahmida Nusrat and Farzana Mir preset and contextualize a photo related to a guided walk project with children of Nalonda High School of Dhaka. The Core: A reimagining of campus housing at the University of Oklahoma by Priyanshi Patel and Colton Bumpus . Hill Bridge Park: Landscape design spread by Iman Moradi Inward Imprints: An account of the experience and products of the Telesis student team of 2023 working in clay to create identity forms.