J MICHAEL MIOUX 618.363.7017 mmioux@gmail.com
www.jmichaelmioux.com
17560 Timber Ridge Lane Carlyle, IL 62231
TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHITECTURE (GRADUATE) 1. CHANNEL LIGHT: A VESSEL FOR LIGHT/A STOREFRONT FOR PHILOSOPHY................. 2 2. CONTINUITY ARCH.............................................................................................................6 3. SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN BIRD BLIND.................................................... 8 4. STRING / WOOD INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 10 5. CONNECTING THE HYDROLOOP....................................................................................... 16 LANDSCAPE (UNDERGRADUATE) 6. ARBOR CITY 2050.............................................................................................................. 22 7. VIA TRINITATIS.................................................................................................................... 26
CHANNEL LIGHT: A VESSEL FOR LIGHT GREENVILLE, SC Fall 2015
A STOREFRONT FOR PHILOSOPHY Channel Light is an urban infill design that aims to provide a space for a philosophic institute and meditation center open to the public. Inspired by Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, daylight (and shadow) is the primary element. Conceptually, the lower level is darkest while the upper floors have ample light. This corresponds with more intimate small spaces for individual use on the ground floor and open spaces for group meetings on the top floor. This gradient helps organize the space while also utilizing the natural sunlight as it changes
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throughout the day. Because the site is in the middle of the block with buildings on either side, a long periscopelike structure sits on top, allowing sunlight to filter into the building. The wall along the opening is clad is metal, allowing the light to bounce and reflect off and down through the floors. The front of the building is set back to provide a public courtyard, while in the back is a private garden; the two connected by an alley that also doubles as egress access.
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CONTINUITY ARCH CLEMSON, SC Fall 2015
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SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN BIRD BLIND CLEMSON, SC Fall 2015
SITE SPECIFIC DESIGN Because of the South Carolina Botanical Garden’s location in a flood plain, the bird blind is a project that emphasizes the local site context and connects it to the regional state and global scale through the tracing of watersheds. Rather than build a stand-alone structure, design consideration accounted for multifunctional possibilities, and so the site of an eroding creek bed was chosen. The design is essentially a retaining wall made of gabion cages; the bird blind itself constructed as a part
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of the wall. In the event of a flood the structure would naturally drain itself due to the qualities of the gabion cages allowing water to pass freely through the rocks. The design is heavily influenced by the idea of the primitive hut, as well as elemental architecture. This super-site specific structure not only showcases the natural geological and hydrological features of the area, but also helps in the preservation of the land.
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STRING / WOOD INSTALLATION CLEMSON, SC Spring 2016
RESEARCH STATEMENT
This is an investigation on the effects that a common material like sewing thread can have on one’s interpretation of space and depth perception. Inspired by Gabriel Dawe’s elaborate string installations, this project expands on the functionality of the material used to create the ruled surfaces. Through an exploration of different kerfing methods and strings to connect them, the installation showcases the symbiotic relationship formed between the two materials: the strings Suspends the wood while the wood acts as a framework for the string as a ruled surface.
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Collaboration with MICHELLE EDWARDS
EXPERIMENTATION
FABRICATION
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INSTALLATION
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Graphics by MICHELLE EDWARDS
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CONNECTING THE HYDROLOOP
Collaboration with LAUREN OVCA
CLEMSON, SC Fall 2016
COTE 10 COMPETITION HydroLoop is a concept for the annual Council On The Environment (COTE) 10 competition, in which sustainability is defined in 10 different measures. The site selected was in downtown Greenville adjacent to the impending demolition site of the Greenville News building. This project reconnects the urban loop around Falls Park using natural water flow and treatment as a tool for planning and education, restoring it as an active public space.
ACTIVE URBAN STREET This area in downtown is active, but the atmosphere abruptly stops at the existing site. The new proposal continues the rhythm of Main Street while connecting it to Falls Park.
GRAVEL FILTRATION
GRAVEL FILTRATION
RECONNECTING THE LOOP The proposed design allows for pedestrian traffic to flow freely through the site, proving multiple access points
PEACE CENTER PLAZA Pedestrians have two options to reach Falls Park: continuing from the north down Main Street or wandering behind the Peace Center. This serves as an alternative access point.
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DISCONNECTED ROUTE Pedestrian flow ends abruptly after the bridge on the east side of the river.
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
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CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
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VISIBILITY AS A TOOL The program serves as a practical application through visible, interactive water purification. The old topography drained polluted water directly into the river, contributing to unhealthy ecosystems. The new site acts as a natural filtration system to reduce toxins entering the river, creating a safer environment. In this way, it can be seen as a prototype for future models that reimagines the industrial water cleaning process.
COLLECTED FROM MAIN STREET
GRAVEL FILTRATION
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STORED IN WATER TOWER
COLLECTED FROM MAIN STREET
UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TO RIVER
STORED IN WATER TOWER
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE
GRAVEL FILTRATION
AERATED LAGOONS CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS
SAND FILTERS AERATED LAGOONS
PURIFIED POOLS SAND FILTERS
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FORM GENERATION
1. Existing structure and water collection
2. Water flow on site
3. Responding to city blocks
Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
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4. Connections
TOTAL WATER COLLECTION
60%
WHERE ON-SITE WATER IS TREATED
30% INDOORS IN BUILDINGS
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70% OUTDOORS IN PONDS 3.68 acres
5.25 acres
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2 YEAR EVENT
40% FROM SITE 13.1 acres
349,000
5. Adjusting to Urban Scale
DESIGN RETURN PERIOD
7.85 acres
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5.25 acres
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STORAGE VOLUME REQUIRED (in gallons)
6. Major openings and water on site
Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
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LEVEL 2
PHOTOBIOREACTOR FACADE
Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
DAY 1 - Initial growth
DAY 5 - Partial growth
DAY 10 - Full growth
PHOTOVOLTAICS
738 Panels
952.15 kWh/day
GEOTHERMAL
130 Ton vertical closed loop Bore holes at 400’ deep spaced 10’ apart
ALGAE BIOMASS PRODUCTION
112 Photobioreactors
4,395.6 kWh/day
GREENVILLE GROUND TEMPERATURE
64°F
PRODUCTIVE FACADE An algae panel facade system was also developed for its water purifying properties and its ability to be harvested as biomass. Most of the plants used for phytoremediation on site can be harvested for biomass energy as well. In typical applications, the burning of biomass is controversial as it emits carbon dioxide. Here, the algae panel facade needs CO2 to grow. All of the CO2 is collected from the biomass burning and pumped back into the algae panel facade. This only accounts for 60% of the amount needed, so an additional 40% will be pulled from the atmosphere reducing carbon dioxide emissions on site over time.
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Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
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BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN The site is located in a hot/humid climate zone creating a unique set of design challenges. The psychrometric chart was analyzed to identify the most viable passive techniques to increase thermal comfort. Long and narrow floor plates were utilized where possible to maximize daylighting and ventilation opportunities. Interior courtyards also increase these passive strategies while generating social spaces. Given the pedestrian friendly nature of downtown, microclimates on site are key as well. Outdoor spaces vary to accommodate different activities and comfort zones. Seasonal shading, specialty paving, and green roofs are implemented to assist in the establishment of these microclimates and in reducing urban heat island effect.
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HydroLoop’s primary goal is to transform an urban site into a water ecosystem. This objective is achieved by cleaning contaminated water that flows through the site before discharging into the river. On a larger scale, the project connects the urban city to the natural river that has been neglected over the years. It acts as an educational tool on how to repair broken watersheds.
Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
Graphic by LAUREN OVCA
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ARBOR CITY 2050
CHAMPAIGN, IL Spring 2011
The objectives of the project were to establish a community that maintained both function and form. Transportation methods played an important role in the design. Issues such as bike lanes were addressed in a manner that took into account safety and efficiency; separate from the street by a curb. Bike lanes are marked through intersections and are equipped with specific stop lights. Bus stops are present throughout the site. Vehicular traffic was given lower priority to pedestrian and alternative forms of transportation. Parking is limited; public garages are located outside of central districts to encourage walking into high density areas. Street parking exists in front of single family houses to create a barrier and slow traffic. Single family homes’ garages are accessed by narrow vehicular/pedestrian alleys.
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The intricate community layout promotes interaction between residents in a cohesive approach to promote the use of different energy sources, reduce dependence on cars, and create an alternative way to live in the Champaign Urbana area.
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SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING
CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS
ON-STREET PARKING
Single family housing offers a lower density living environment slightly further away from the retail and business districts.
The central location offers residents of the surrounding neighborhoods to have efficient access with walking times minimized.
Serve as means to access garages. Speed limits are lower than primary streets.
Parking in front of single family homes assists in managing traffic speeds. Acts as an edge between the street and owned property.
DETACHED GARAGES Garages set back from house create personal outdoor spaces.
STUDENT APARTMENTS Apartments likely rented by students and faculty of the University. First floor parking will be provided, and underground parking available in the larger complexes.
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ROW HOUSES Taller houses spaced closer together with a small horizontal footprint and utilize shared parking spots
EXTENDED ARBORETUM Arboretum reaches west adding a boundary between the existing houses north of Florida Avenue and the proposed apartments to the south.
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Retention Ponds
High Density Housing
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NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE HOUSE An educational resource center to teach about the Native American tribes that used to inhabit the area.
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Arbor City 2050 is a vision for a new community neighborhood located directly south of The University of Illinois where the current Orchard Downs Graduate Housing is currently located. Situated on a mile by half mile wide parcel that includes the current Arboretum, the project aims at integrating a more complete arboretum into a walkable community that reaches out to students, families, and the elderly. This is accomplished through the use of multifunctional nodes for transportation, commerce, and living, in addition to the introduction of a senior living home.
MIXED USE RETAIL
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING
There are three main nodes of commerce for citizens to congregate and interact. Each one targets a different demographic, with university students, professors and faculty, and elderly or middle income families represented in each. Bus routes run through each of the nodes for easy access for off-site residents. Above these commercial buildings are apartments and office spaces.
Single family housing is located directly outside of the multi-family housing areas, creating quieter neighborhoods still located within walking distance to the commercial areas. Houses are slanted for solar gain and most include detached garages which help create private yard spaces. Row homes are densely located and have shared driveways for parking cars.
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Outside of the multi-use retail areas, high density temporary living complexes exist before gradually turning into single family homes. This gradient creates a hierarchy of densities and contributes to the walkability. The northern areas are targeted for graduate students due to it’s close location to the University campus. The middle and south districts are designated permanent housing.
DESIGNATED PARKING
The intricate community layout promotes interaction between residents in a cohesive approach to promote the use of different energy sources, reduce dependence on cars, and create an alternative way to live in the Champaign Urbana area.
STREET HIERARCHY Streets are ordered in a strong grid layout, which allows easy navigation. The straight streets allow for increased vehicle visibility, creating safer streets for pedestrians. The busiest streets bisect the neighborhood north-south and east-west. They can also be found around the main square and in the other two districts along the multi-use retail buildings. Main streets Side streets Alleys
BUS ROUTES Two main bus routes are proposed along the main north-south street for easy and fast transport across the mile. One winds through the area, going through each of the main commercial districts before heading east into the adjacent Urbana neighborhood.
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BIKE PATHS Bikes will be allowed on all streets in Arbor City, however, certain streets will be equipped with designated bike lanes separated from the street by a curb. These can be found on the main high-traffic streets, but also on a few streets through the single family housing residential areas.
Marked bike paths
VIA TRINITATIS
Collaboration with MARC PELLETIER ARCHITECTURE STUDENT, Penn State
ROME, ITALY Spring 2012
CURRENT VIA TRINITATIS
A DISCONNECTED PATH Via Trinitatis is a historic route that runs from The Spanish Steps to the Tiber River in the heart of Rome. Over time, the city’s urban expansion has impeded on the path’s continuity. A building now exists directly in where the path used to travel, breaking the path into two portions. The construction of the retaining walls on the Tiber River was as effective of preventing the river from flooding the city as it was from isolating it. These alterations to Rome’s urban fabric has not only left the path broken, but separated the river from the city. The design includes the mimicking of the Spanish Steps at the east end of the path with a new staircase that travels beneath the Lungotevere. This access point helps reintegrate it back into the site, effectively making the river itself the other landmark anchoring the west end of Via Trinitatis.
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BEFORE Currently, the river is isolated from the city. Pedestrians are rarely found using the space. The 30 foot tall walls were built to help prevent flooding of the city, however, they create a cold and unwelcome space.
Graphic by MARC PELLETIER
AFTER The structure in the river is a floating pavilion that extends out of the river; the height directly proportional to the water pressure flow. Shops are carved into the wall to allow for increased pedestrian activity and to make the river a place people want to visit.
Graphic by MARC PELLETIER
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The second phase of the project was to redevelop an area along the route. The architects were to design a building while the landscape architects designed an urban void. Because of the increase in pedestrian traffic, structures were placed in the path to act as aids to influence pedestrian flow. These structures were modular in that they could be used for more than one purpose. Seen as extrusions of the ground, they manipulated the horizontal plane, as the fountain on the side could be seen as a manipulation of the vertical plane. Situated below street level, these aspects created intriguing spaces to visit, not only for the shops, but also for leisure.
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Green roof/wall Strips of plants climb the walls of the building and proceed across the roof, suggesting the path continues on the other side. Planter Strips Provide seating that divides pedestrian traffic flow. Offers a place for citizens to relax, congregate, or people watch. The plantings aid in the creation of somewhat secluded spaces. Gaps are determined by existing doorway widths of adjacent buildings. Lighting Concrete columns line the path. Light is emitted through strips of alabaster.
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