University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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47,, E g 1 4lAcademics -L. Maloney SHARING . . . An architects dream The future home for the School of Architec- ture - no longer a skeleton of concrete and steel-has established its presence on the campus skyline but architecture students and faculty are still waiting for the doors to open. Roy Knight, dean of the college, said the new building will have a Htremendously favorable impact on the school. Good things must be worth waiting for. uThe new facility will be a Showplace and a teaching device in itself, Knight said. The structure was uniquely designed to have its heating and electrical systems visible so stu- dents could study and examine them. Knight said the college is ideally nestled be- tween Oak Ridge National Laboratory and TVA and can easily take advantage of current trends in architectural energy conservation. With 500 students majoring in architecture, the college offers a variety of specialized curriculums including history, technology, design and management. Knight said the design tract is by far the most popular because design is the essence of architecture. Academically architecture is one of the toughest majors, requiring five years of study for graduation. Efforts are being made to reinstate a 5-in-1 plan that will help students cope with this demanding major. Tim Lemons, a third year student from Cleveland, said in the 5-in-i plan, seniors meet with freshmen and help them make career plans and orient them Although the outside of the facility is a common sight to most students, few have seen the inside of the Art and Architecture Building. Awaiting completion by the contrac- tors, the interior is a maze of cluttered stairwells.

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to the rigors of architectural study ahead. To say design classes are time-consuming is an understatement. Lemons said, uSome design projects required up to 40 hours of work per week. Surprisingly, the hours of work at the drawing board did not seem to in- timidate these uartisans of the skyline. Susan Howe, a fourth year student from Memphis, said she loved studying architecture because it gave her the opportunity to create order out of chaos. Architecture is a way of living which en- compasses every aspect of life, Howe ex- plained. The garage plaza next to the University Center was a brilliant piece of design. ltis aesthetically appealing while also being functional and space efficient, Howe said. Probably one of the most unique events on campus each year is the Art and Architecture Annual Spring Thing. TAAST is a week-long look at the current state of the art, featuring forums, lectures and exhibits. The department of interior design works in cooperation with Art and Architecture to make the event even more interesting. A T-shirt competition in search of the most innovative TAAST logo and a furniture exhibit by faculty and students highlighted the extravaganza. Pat Neuhoff, a fifth year student from Chat- tanooga, was the 1980 TAAST chairman. Neuhoff said TAAST helps bring the architec- ture school into the limelight and increases campus awareness of work done in the school. ' l'he opportunity for students to sit and chat with famous architects has always been one of the most popular aspectsf Neuhoff said. -MR.J Architecture Graphics 3950. an elective course popular among many architecture students, is taken by both begin- ning and advanced students. Eric Richardson, a third year student, works late at Alumni Gym to complete an assign- ment for the course. -L. Maloney 4: , ilh;n 4s An architect with a mission It can be said that Chris Ogle is an architect with a mission. And his mission is to further the gospel of Christ through the buildings he designs. While architecture students raced to com- plete design lab deadlines in the stuffy confines of Alumni Hall, this fifth year architecture stu- dents mission took him to the rain forests of Equatorial Brazil. Commissioned by a Southern Baptist Association in June with the title of architectural missionary, and with parallel bars, T-squares and triangles in hand, Chris was off to sharpen his architectural skills and share his faith in God for six months. Much of Ogle's summer and fall was spent in Parintins, Amazonas-a small town accessi- ble only by an 18 hour boatride down the Amazon River. Eduardo Lessa was a Brazilian pastor who served as Chris' chief interpreter and architectural adviser. Before he had re- turned to the rigors of college in December, Ogle had inked the final plans for a new 400- seat auditorium for Lessa's church and a Bap- tist school complete with soccer field, gym and administrative offices. Although he received no extra credit for his Brazilian work, Ogle expressed satisfaction with his efforts. It was a joy for me to use the talents God has given me to serve Him in that way, he said. in addition to his work in Parintins, Baptist Sitting in his hammock in the Baptist Student Union. Chris Ogle, a hfth year architecture student relaxes with a book by Billy Graham. Ogle spent six months in the country of Brazil studying and designing Baptist missionary projects. officials in Fortaleza asked Ogle to do architec- tural work on the Baptist Hospital there. While working on plans to renovate an old wing of the building, Chris worked, ate and slept in a hospital room. He said he was just like one of the patients except they didnt come in and take his blood pressure. iiThe hospital was by far the most difficultjob i had, Ogle remarked. Hl had to measure every nook and cranny because there were no existing plans. Ogle said there were two important architec- tural considerations for planning buildings in Brazil. iiEverything must be designed to let air circulate and take advantage of the available natural ventilation. Also every roof must overhang enough to keep the heavy rains from blowing in, he added. Ogle said he was glad to be back at school. HBeing able to see theory put into practice firsthand, and using the concepts taught in class has given me zeal to be back and to learn more, he said. He also said the six-month trip had sold him on the benefits of missions. ulf I stay in the states, I would like to be a church architect. Ogle said right now he is seriously considering the possibility of pursuing a career as an architectural missionary after graduation. -MRJ In the architecture lab. students are expected to construct a lightweight structure out of balsa wood which will support a large amount of weight. Lonnie Watson, a second year stu- dent, is aided by Fred McKissack, also a second year stu- dent, who steadies the stack of lead weights. Watsonis struc- ture held 69 pounds before it collapsed on the table. l! c i; g Academics i15 I R an wmsamVAL 'NIMW' . mama