Joseph Miller 5th Year Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO JOSEPH MILLER

Joseph Miller Lincoln, NE 68521 | (402) 806-2013 | milerj7@gmail.com

About Me

Work Experience

Driven and dependable professional with a

Architectural Intern

background in leadership, collaboration, and

MVP Architects – Lincoln, NE

client-focused service across operations, customer

May 2024 to Present

service, and design. Adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. Currently pursuing a graduate degree and seeking growth opportunities

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Worked across all project phases on various project types.

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Collaborated with architects to develop designs, produce documentation, and refine

in a purpose-driven, people-focused organization.

project details.

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Proactively sought opportunities to improve skills and contribute effectively to the team.

Education

Operations Manager UNL Recreation Center – Lincoln, NE

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University of Nebraska at Lincoln — Lincoln, NE Master of Architecture, Aug 2024 – Present

November 2021 to May 2024 •

Assisted with check-in using software to track attendance and notify patrons of expiring

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, May 2024

services.

Skills •

Teamwork

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Organizational Skills

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Leadership

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Communication Skills

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Computer Skills

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Coordinated with team members to enhance the member experience and monitored facilities through hourly rounds.

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Helped patrons purchase memberships, lockers, and fitness classes and resolved any questions or concerns.

Architectural Intern CMBA Architects – Grand Island, NE May 2023 to August 2023 •

Assisted in Schematic Design (SD) and Construction Document (CD) phases.

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Contributed to design development, drafting, and detailing.

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Collaborated with the team to refine concepts and produce technical drawings.

01 KCAI Do.ARCH 2023 Spring

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02 FAVARGER FACTORY 2024 Fall

03 THE BRIDGE 2024 Spring

04 NIOBRARA STATE PARK 2024 Fall

KCAI Do.ARCH 2023 | Spring Semester | Chloe Martinez | Teia Kilian

KCAI (The Kansas City Art Institute) is introducing an architecture program housed in a new building on the southern end of campus, focusing on architectural health at both macro and micro levels. The DoArc curriculum blends multidisciplinary design with an emphasis on wellness, leading to a fourth year research studio that explores sustainability and architectural health.

The building’s form is shaped by environmental factors, splitting into two bars to optimize light and ventilation. A terracotta baguette facade helps manage solar gain, while ashcrete flooring and sustainable materials enhance the interior. The design includes a dedicated wellness center for the well being of its occupants.

The site is influenced by landmarks like the Kemper Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Southmoreland Park, and the campus. Climate considerations include high sun angles in warm months, low angles in cool months, and prevailing southern winds.

The building is split into two bars: the north for faculty/visitors and the south for students, shifted east for better light and ventilation. A central social core with a library and circulation connects them, while angled west facades guide entry. A separate wellness center is included, and a sun-shading baguette façade mitigates southern sun exposure.

Proposed Site

Site Context

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Seperating faculty/staff and student programs for more efficient circulation.

We shape the building to accommodate for site angles as well as opening views in and out of the building.

SOCIAL LIBRARY 04 INFILL INFILL SOCIAL LIBRARY 04 Creating a central social space connecting the two seperate program bars.

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BUILDABLE VOLUME 01 BUILDABLE VOLUME 01

Given roughly 30,000 sqft of buildable space on the KCAI campus in Kansas City, MO.

Parti Diagram

PARTI DIAGRAM

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Adding our additional program on the top of the building to maximize views along with isolation from other programs.

SUN SHADING FACADE 06 ADD ADD SUN SHADING FACADE 06 Our facade is made of terracotta baguettes to shade the interior as well as providing views of the surroundings.

East Section

Our material and façade strategies aim to create an optimal environment for occupants.

To address southern solar concerns, we use sustainable terracotta baguettes, which are made from raw materials with low energy production. The building features ashcrete interior floors and a curtain behind the terracotta, aligning with resource efficiency.

South Section

Channeled glass wraps the interior courtyard walls, creating a glowing effect that highlights the program within, while the fully transparent glass circulation core showcases the library as users enter from the west and east courtyard entrances.

Main Entrance

Wellness Terrece

These views highlight the main entrance through the west courtyard, where visitors are welcomed by the lounge with access to the gallery on the left. They also showcase the top floor, dedicated entirely to wellness, which seamlessly blends interior and exterior conditions.

Favarger Factory 2024 | Fall Semester | Kendall Hartley

Third Floor

Level 3 Plan 3/32” = 1’-0”

Second Floor

Level 2 Plan 3/32” = 1’-0”

First Floor

Front Elevation

Our channel glass addition wraps around the front and side of the building, with multiple openings creating layered points of entry.

Roof angles align with the existing structure for continuity, and the program includes a chocolate shop, courtyard, café, and live/work studios. The massing creates defined paths through the central courtyard, connecting the old and new elements.

Side Elevation

These circulation paths shape the form and guide the user experience across all levels.

Interior programming directs movement, with openings that enhance view corridors and showcase the Favarger chocolate journey. The channel glass façade is broken by windows that highlight key circulation routes.

Front Section

Overall, this building intervention allows for an interactive experience between the studio tenants and the public, showcasing Favarger’s commitment to quality in their products. This creates a dynamic space that not only celebrates the craft of chocolate making but also invites visitors to engage with it firsthand.

Side Section

This concept could be universally applied to any chocolate factory looking to modernize its image while still honoring its heritage. We believe that this addition will offer a unique twist on Favarger’s traditional approach to the chocolate-making process.

This is a detailed elevation model of the existing factory.

The Bridge 2024 | Spring Semester | Jordan McLaughlin

Starting with the site’s base conditions, we chose to retain the Bennett Martin Library and build above it. To create our residential towers, we removed the corner and central portions of the base, forming three distinct sections that serve as isolated community hubs. Once the tower locations were established, we introduced horizontal external circulation paths to connect both the towers and their communities.

1. BASE

These paths feature open shared spaces, fostering public interaction among residents.

Finally, we applied a multi-purpose vertical wooden slat screen that extends from the facades into circulation and shared spaces. This screen provides shading, privacy, safety railings, seating, personalized shelving, and an overhead track for environmental protection.

4. SCREENING

2. FORMING RESIDENTIAL TOWERS

5. PROPOSED BUILDING

3. HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION CONNECTING TOWERS CREATING SHARED SPACE

1. FACADE

2. PRIVACY

3. RAILING

4. SHELTER

6. SCREENING FUNCTION

Section Perspective

Wall Detail

Detailed Section

Circulation Path Detail

Third Floor

Sixth Floor

Seventh Floor

One Bedroom Apartment

Visitor Center 2023 | Fall Semester | Cameron Field | Stella Lepkowski

The visitor center promotes smooth interaction between visitors and staff while connecting with nature. Its open layout balances public and private spaces, using sustainable materials and reducing light pollution. Outdoor play areas, planting zones, and scenic views enrich the experience and support the park’s mission to engage people with the natural environment.

Circulation Diagram Circulation Diagram

PROGRAM SQUARE-FOOTAGE

ORIENT TO VIEWS

VISABILITY THROUGH HIERARCHY

Sit-in Window Detail

INTERPRETIVE OUTDOOR SPACE

MATERIALS AND WINDOWS

DRAINAGE AND SHADING STRUCTURE

North & South Elevations

Lobby Section

The elevations show a clear, purposeful design with distinct wings that support both interaction and functionality. The sections reveal the building’s connection to the landscape, with open interiors and framed views that invite exploration and engagement.

Ramp Section

Entry

Display Gallery

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Office Cooridor

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