Architectural Portfolio
Jasmine Salinas | Selected Work 2023-Present
I am currently a second-year architecture student and am pursuing a minor in Construction Science. From a young age, I’ve been driven by creativity, and my time at OU has only deepened my passion for design and the built environment. As my interest in architecture grows, so does my fascination with the construction process and the evolving role of technology in both fields. In my work, I strive to be innovative, pushing the limits of materiality while prioritizing user safety, functionality, and comfort.
- Jasmine Salinas
Contact:
jsalinas@ou.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-salinas
(903) 269-5893
Education:
Univ. of Oklahoma- Gibbs College of Architecture
B. Arch | Norman, OK | August 2023- Present
Trinity Valley Community College
AA. General Studies | Athens, TX | May 2022- May 2023
Rains High School
High School Diploma | Emory, TX | August 2019- May 2023
Work Experience:
First National Bank of East Texas
Part Time Bank Teller | Emory, TX | May 2024- August 2024
Dos Charros Mexican Resturant
Waitress | Hostess | Emory, TX | April 2022- August 2022
Activities:
Beaux Arts Ball Planning Committee
Graphics and Advertising Chair| Univ. of Oklahoma
AIAS Member
Nationally Registered | Univ. of Oklahoma
Phi Theta Kappa Member
Iota Alpha Chapter | Trinity Valley Community College
Awards + Scholarships:
1st Place TEXO Foundation ASC | Design-Build International
Univ. of Oklahoma Merit Scholarship | Honor Award
Christopher C. Gibbs Endowed Enrichment Scholarship
2x Univ. of Oklahoma President’s Honor Roll Recipient
2x Univ. of Oklahoma Dean’s Honor Roll Recipient
3x TVCC President’s Honor Roll Recipient
4x TVCC Honor’s List Recipient
Skills:
Native Spanish Speaker
Softwares
Rhinoceros 8 | Advanced
Adobe Applications (Ai, Id, Ps) | Advanced
Revit | Proficient
Bluebeam Revu | Proficient
Procore | Proficient
“Form follows function—that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.”
– Frank Lloyd Wright
Neighborhood Site Analysis | These site analyses focus on the land uses, solids and voids, transportation, & the street networks near the site.
West Elevation
Design Statement
Located on the north side of Highway 9, across from the Oliver Wildlife Preserve, Gridlocked functions as a biological research facility for the study of native species such as the nine-banded armadillo and the chicken turtle. The building complex is sited at the intersection of a walking trail that splits into two paths, creating dynamic circulation and views. As the name suggests, the architecture is anchored to a primary grid system that has been manipulated to respond to the surrounding landscape and footpaths. This configuration allows researchers to observe animal behavior in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. A key feature of the design is an observation tunnel situated in a naturally flood-prone area, strategically placed to facilitate animal crossings and support the dual habitats of both species.
Perspective Section | This perspective section showcases the levels of complex depth with this project as the grid system creates an armor around the buildings.
03. Struck!
Project Summary
This project explored the intersection of natural phenomena, traditional craft, and architectural form. Beginning with research into severe weather patterns, specifically lightning, this project analyzed the storm’s progression and developed abstract visual representations. Through hands-on learning with Native American basket weavers, similar techniques were used to create a sculptural interpretation of lightning. This woven form then served as conceptual inspiration for the design of an art gallery, sited on the grounds of the historic Prairie Chicken House. The final design translates the dynamic energy and layered structure of the storm into architectural expression, merging environmental narrative with cultural craft.
Weaving the Weather Semester | Spring 2024
Design II | Materiality Studio
Instructor | Christopher Loofs Mediums | Weave | Watercolor | Graphite
Woven Sculpture- Lightning | Exhibited at the National Weather Center in Spring 2025 | This 5 foot hand-woven sculpture is an abstract interpretation of lightning, crafted using natural and smoked reeds. The piece employs a double-wall basket weaving technique traditionally used by Native American tribes in Oklahoma, blending cultural craftsmanship with contemporary expression.
Elevations
| The elevation at the top is showcasing a gathering space under the art gallery and the caging’s relationship to the exterior of the building. The exterior on the bottom is showcasing the main entrance to the art gallery and the view as you approach it.
First and Second Floor Plan | The floor plans below showcase an art gallery inspired by the woven sculpture.
Sections
| The section at the top is showcasing a gathering space and desk under the art gallery to be used by the general public and employees alike. The section on the bottom is showcasing the changed elevation and entrances into the art gallery as well as the cage around the building.
Exploded Axonometric | This 7-foot hand-drawn exploded axonometric illustrates the material composition of House in Ghent and highlights how light and shadow interact with each component. The drawing is broken down into five layers: concrete, glass, exterior metal panels, gypsum board interior walls, and the metal-clad roof. Each material is carefully represented to show its unique visual and structural qualities.
Exploded Axonometric | This hand-drawn exploded axonometric analyzes the circulation and spatial organization of House in Ghent, with a focus on the relationship between public and private areas. Furniture is strategically used to represent the function of each space, with furnishings from private rooms pulled downward and those from public spaces pulled upward—visually reinforcing the spatial hierarchy. Circulation paths are distinguished by lineweight: heavier lines indicate public circulation zones with higher accessibility, while lighter lines represent private circulation, suggesting limited access and greater intimacy. This drawing provides insight into how architectural layout supports privacy, flow, and the lived experience of the space.
East Section and Elevation
Floor Plan and South Section
