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.