Isaiah Moody fourth year architecture student
table of contents
page 1 My resume.
page 2 My personal mission statement.
page 3 A community museum for Anacostia.
page 11 Ritual as intervention.
page 17 A modular living solution for San Isidro.
page 31 An intergenerational wellness center for Shaw.
page 49 A collection of artistic expressions.
Education
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Washington, D.C.
Architectural Intern
Jun - Aug 2024
Murphy Burnham and Buttrick Architects
New York, NY
Architectural Intern
May - Aug 2023
Parking Management Company
Norfolk, VA
Valet Attendant
May - Aug 2022
Created 3D-printed concept models using Rhino and 3D printing software. Managed material samples for a design-build project, reviewed submittals in Bluebeam for design compliance, and developed diagrams, construction drawings, and renderings in Revit.
Contact
isaiah.moody21@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/isaiahmoody t. 757.955.7907
Created architectural plans, concept design diagrams, and models; reviewed submittals; and worked closely with team members to prepare presentation materials for an academic campus planning project.
Involvement
Howard Unversity NOMAS
Chapter Secretary
Howard University AIAS
Chapter Member
HBCU WELL AP Practicum
Welcomed guests, assisted with unloading luggage, and managed parking and retrieval of their vehicles.
B.S. Architecture and Design Studies
Howard University, Washington D.C. (2021-2025)
3.89 GPA
Awards & Honors
Skills & Expertise
Revit
Rhino
Adobe Creative Suite Ai, Ps, Id Bluebeam
Enscape
Spanish and Zulu intermediate
Typing 80 WPM
2nd place winner in AIA Interschool Design Competition (2023)
College of Engineering and Architecture Dean’s List (2022-2024)
International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Foundation
Scholarship Recipient
Eagle Scout Award
Target Scholar
Virginia Board of Education Biliteracy Seal
Isaiah Moody is a forward-thinking creative whose passions span sustainability, urban planning, graphic design, and construction management. He firmly believes in the social responsibility of architects to envision an equitable built environment, recognizing that architecture plays a pivotal role in framing the human experience.
Thedesign emerged from an embryonic parti featuring a simple folding shape which translated to three stacked volumes, one rotated. Focusing on the viewer experience as they circulate through the museum using a series of ramps, the objective is to intentionally disorient the viewer as they enter this monolithic form, inspired by my takeaways from our site visit of resistance, confusion and expansiveness, until they reach the top level, their final destination: freedom. The perforated ceramic facade no longer sheathes the building and the viewer enters an observatory with expansive views of Washington DC.
Fall 2023
→ Third-year Studio:
Experiential Qualities of Space
folding shape translating folding parti into spatial form
rotational gesture
Commemorating the legacy of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway sites by evoking experiential qualities.
site of new 11th st bridge park
collage as architectural diagramming
layering
immersive exhibit collages
biophilia exhibition
parti + process
church/water exhibition
confusion + expansiveness synthesis
Thepavillion was inspired by the Okuizome ritual, featuring a trellis-like wall with interlocking wooden elements and a billowing copper roof. This traditional Japanese ceremony celebrates protection and prosperity as a newborn is fed their first meal at 100 days alongside the child’s parents and grandparents, driving home the importance of family in Japanese culture in warding off evil spirits. I extracted design cues from the Okuizome ritual and traditional Japanese architecture in creating my design.
Fall 2022
→ Second-year Studio: Design II
A pavillion for Washington D.C.’s National mall inspired by a sacred Japanese ritual and tradition.
section site plan
The driving forces of the parti was the idea of a bowl split in two with a floating, curving roof that traverses both sides of the structure. Each bowl is made of of a series of interlocking pieces forming a semicircle with each row wider than the one below. This was inspired by the bowl set the Okuizome meal is typically served in and interlocking components symbolize unity and strength in family.
Justoutside the San Juan metropolitan area in Puerto Rico, flanking the Rio Grande, is the small barrio of San Isidro. In its unique colonial and political context, this community faces marginalization under “normative frameworks” as many aboriginal populations living in the unincorporated U.S. territory typically do, leading to frequent loss of life and property. This project aimed to explore resilient design challenges after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We documented and analyzed dwelling typologies across contexts, focusing on the social, cultural, economic, and climatic factors shaping the temporality and tectonics of these structures.
Spring 2024
→ Third-year Studio: Resilient Housing in the Context of Climate Change
Standard mixeduse residential typology Push/pull modules revealing terraces Stagger modules creating more intimate terraces Slightly push/pull volumes for extra programming on edges
Resilient design methodologies equip communities to “build back better” in post-disaster contexts while preserving the familiar experiential essence of their spaces.
tents, living in homes that are in disrepair, any safe, dry location or building
planned tent communities, living in homes that are in disrepair while incrementally upgrading
Emergency shelter is deployed or sought a er at the onset of a crisis. It is extremely temporary, should only last a couple of days or weeks and is inexpensive, requiring little to no planning.
Deployed ideally a few weeks a er a crisis begins, this temporary housing solution should last only a few weeks. It remains cost-e ective, requiring minimal site preparation or conventional construction methods. Additionally, it necessitates some planning but can be constructed by unskilled workers.
Rotation of modules allows for intimate terraces for interior units
prefabricated units, rental units, rudimentary, low-cost conventionally constructed homes integrated settlements
Temporary-permanent housing typically represents the final phase of development, o en emerging 6 months to 3 years a er a crisis begins. Reconstruction commonly commences with the dispersal of aid funds, restoration of supply chains, and establishment of provisions. These settlements can accommodate displaced populations for decades, o ering relative safety. They o en employ conventional, low-cost construction methods, necessitating additional planning.
Permanent-resilient communities involve relocating, restoring, and enhancing communities to withstand future disasters. Integrated settlements with third places like stores and community centers are established. These communities, built using more conventional construction methods, are designed to be inhabited for decades. However, they are typically not constructed until 6-9 years a er a disaster.
Removal of blocks allows for communal moments
San
Isidro, Puerto Rico
7 minute walkshed
16 minute walkshed
moments of connection
MURPHY BED (1/2) STOVE SINK BATHROOM
murphy bed (2) bathroom with shower stove sink closet (2)
Modular kitchenbathroom-bedroom unit CLOSET (2)
prefabricated module
My intervention aims to reimagine the multifamily residential typology in San Isidro. By employing modularity, I sought to transform the living experience and foster intimate and communal connections among community members. This was achieved through a “kit of parts” solution, offering various configurations to accommodate diverse needs and preferences.
TheDistrict Health Market is a vibrant hub for health and wellness, offering a pharmacy, exam rooms, a mental health clinic, educational labs, restaurants, and a demonstration kitchen—all under one roof. Designed to energize the neighborhood and maximize the potential of its prime location, the center engages community members of all ages and Howard University students, establishing itself as a true intergenerational wellness destination. Situated on the edge of Howard University’s campus and near the bustling U St/Shaw community, this innovative wellness centerseamlessly integrates two main programmatic functions: a community tower and a student tower, both organized into care communities providing moments for intergenerational connection between the two.
Fall 2024
→ Fourth Year Health and Wellness Studio/HBCU
WELL AP Practicum
→ American College of Healthcare Architects
Rebecca Lewis Student Healthcare Competition
remove center for courtyard carve top to enhance interior daylight permeable ground plane and zen views through removal
dynamic response to site circulation and integrate both programs
Fostering a vibrant, intergenerational community through integrated, exploratory, and holistic care, encouraging well-being and contemplation for all ages.
