Spring 2019 Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

JOSHUA MILLER // portfolio

pasithea re-emergence synapse extra works resume

C O N TE N T S

ONE // pasithea

Pasithea is the greek goddess of relaxation, rest, and any other altered state of conciousness. It is the goal of any bath and spa to create this euphoric sense of feeling for its users.

Pasithea addresses the lack of self-care activities and lack of rest within a constantly moving district by creating a disconnect between the larger less intimate urban fabric and the more intimate body and mind.

Located in the heart of Dupont Circle, this Urban Bath and Spa creates a seperation between public and private activities utilizing carved out voids within the fabric of the surrounding site.

Entrance Perspective

rear garden

initial form

voids

carve and add

Much like a cave disorients the senses of the visitor, the entrance to Pasithea does the same. With the slanted wall forcing you into a zone of compression where another set of slanted planes opens up into a large void.

The urban response diagram to the left explains how these voids are created while the facade responds with the collision of two non-perpendicular datums.

final form

section perspective

The center atrium space of Pasithea acts as a void to seperate the public from private, bath from spa, and inside from outside. compression / expansion

The four story open height space fills with light from the outside casting shadows on the metal screen that shields bath and spa users from the gaze of the cafe visitors.

The end goal of this space is to dissacotiate the user of the spa and bath from the outside world by creating an entirely new, yet calming space inside.

light

bath and pool room

RELAXATION AND MEDITATION LOUNGE

SAUNA

BATHROOM

fourth floor

POOL THERAPY

HOT BATH

COLD BATH

front elevation

THERAPY

third floor

THERAPY

WC

THERAPY CHANGING ROOM

second floor

WC

SERVICE

CAFE SEATING ADMIN OFFICE

rear elevation

first floor

RECEPTION

KITCHENETTE/ BAR

GARDEN

TWO // re-emergence

rebirth perspective

The idea of rebirth is a transition from the uknown to the known and becoming a new person.

This rebirth is usually a change in morals, behavior, or social status and is a key part of the rites of initiation.

The columns in the pavillion act as a threshold as you cross through the different stages of initiation while when a person passes through the pool it signifies rebirth.

Re-Emergence pavillion is rooted in the idea of rites of passage which consists of three steps. These three steps are seperation, liminality, and incorporation. These three steps are transformed into a procession through spaces that signify each of these steps.

parti

section aa

section bb

floor plan

section cc

path/space circulation

The Monolith standing tall in front of the pool is a visual alignment tool that can be seen before entering the pavillion.

It also serves as a goal that is obtainable but the path there is hidden behind walls and seperated by a pool.

Everything hinges around this monolith as the main circulation brings you around it and you arent reintroduced to it until you enter the final space.

hinge

From this point you are also able to look back and see where your journey began.

reintroduction perspective

THREE // synapse

parti

south elevation

massing

circulation

east elevation

patio

bar circulation

upper eating

program

north elevation

cafe

axis

public / private

west elevation

approach

floor plan 2

floor plan 1

floor plan 3

FOUR // selected works

‘Opening Day’ Pencil on Paper

O VE R HE AD ‘Overhead’ Adobe Illustrator

Villa Rotunda - Stipled Drawing Ink on Vellum

‘Bluebird Perched on Stump’ Acrylic on Watercolor Paper

FIVE // resume

-- educ ati on -August 2016 - May 2017

Northampton Community College - Bethlehem, Pa Architecture Program GPA: 3.97

August 2017 - Present

University of Maryland, College Park School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Bachelor of Science Architecture GPA: 3.641

2016 - Present

Relevant Coursework

Architectural History 1 & 2, Architectural Graphics 1& 2, Architectural Design Studio I & II (NCC), Design Media and Representation II, Methods & Materials of Construction, Sustainable Systems of Architecture, Architecture Design Studio I, Architecture Structures I, Architecture Design Studio II

-- experience -August 2017 - Present

Construction Intern Carroll County Public Schools - Board of Education

Small Project Management (Shed Moving Project), Window Security Laminate Project coordination with Installer and Schools, Digitizing and Inventorizing Flat File Drawings, Creating Master Plan AutoCAD files March 2016 - Present

Sheetz Inc. Retail Fast Food Job, Making Food, Cleaning Facilities, Assisting customers through checkout and delivering orders.

-- honors -April 2016

SkillsUSA State Competition Gold Medal - Architectural Drafting

July 2016

SkillsUSA National Competition 10th place - Architectural Drafting

December 2016 2016-2017 2017-Present

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Northampton Community College Dean’s List University of Maryland Dean’s List

-- leadersh i p -Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Spring 2018 December 2016

Elected AIAS Freshman Representative at Northampton Community College Appointed Graphics and Marketing chair in Alpha Rho Chi professional fraternity Appointed Professional chair in Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity

-- sk i l l s -Basic

Rhino Grasshopper Revit

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Microsoft Excel Public Speaking

Advanced

Laser Cutting Model Making Hand Drafting AutoCAD certified user Microsoft Word

email: jamill02@terpmail.umd.edu phone: (240)-357-0128

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