Telesis 2020

Abstract

Front Matter: This edition of Telesis, the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture student journal, explores the theme of "Metamedia." Editorial: The Telesis Team introduces Telesis: Metamedia. Conversation: Emily Hays and Evan Sack discuss the history of Telesis and its revitalization in 2018 with Telesis: Design Against. Renegade: Luca Guido re-imagines two famous, outlandish Bruce Goff designs as Cold War hideouts for necessary military operations. Impermanent: Elaheh Houshmanidpanah and Ben DeCuyper discuss the agency the general public has in affecting their built surroundings through place attachment. Nuclear: Caroline Simon investigates the results of the United States' fallout shelter program. Literature: Marilyn Anthony compares, and shares the mutual inspiration between, literature and architecture. Black: Ryan Godfrey questions why designers, especially architects, wear black. Headspace: Humans of Gould documents the daily activities and habits of students within The University of Oklahoma's College of Architecture. Sketching: Students translate, through sketching, various pieces of music spanning time and genre. Cycle: Anthony Andrade discusses the inevitability of self-driving cars and their potential effects on urbanism. Pervious: Ben DeCuyper discusses potential flood mitigation techniques for cities and buildings. Action: Conor McMichael discusses how improving our built environments can reduce social isolation.