Matthias Miller Portfolio Fall 2023

Matthias

2020

MATTHIAS MILLER

matthias@ku.edu

913.309.9580

linkedin.com/in/matthias-kc

EDUCATION

August 2023 - Dec 2023

August 2020 - May 2025

August 2018 - May 2020

August 2016 - May 2020

EMPLOYMENT

January 2024 - Present Nov 2020 - 2023

August 2022 - 2023

Danish Institute for Study Abroad | Copenhagen, DK | Study Abroad Program

University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Expected Master of Architecture Degree

GPA | 3.52

Center for Academic Achievement | Overland Park, KS | Project Lead the Way

Shawnee Mission South | Overland Park, KS | High School Diploma

GPA | 4.20

Charlie Hustle Clothing Co. | Kansas City, MO | Keyholder

- Designing and curating store displays

- Managing a small team of associates while maintaining customer satisfaction

Tyler Kingston Mercantile | Prairie Village, KS | Keyholder

- Independantly opening, closing, and operating the store

- Creating graphics for social media advertisement

University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Resident Assistant

- Managing resident conflict

- Facilitating community events

INVOLVEMENT

2022 2018 - 2020 2018 - 2020

SKILLS REFERENCES

NOMAS | Student Design Competition Team Member

Silver Strings | Violin Tutor

National Honors Society | Member

3D Modeling | Revit, Sketchup Graphics | Photohop, Illustrator, Indesign, Procreate

Rendering | Enscape, Lumion

Fine Arts | Digital Photography, Linoleum Printmaking, Hand Drawing

Marie-Louise Holst Professor of Architecture

DIS Copenhagen

marie.holst@dis.dk

Kapila Silva, Ph.D

Professor of Architecture

University of Kansas kapilads@ku.edu

Nils Gore

Professor of Architecture

University of Kansas ngore@ku.edu

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Skovshoved Sea Lab

Skovshoved Havn, Copenhagen, DK Fall 2023

Museum of Western Taboos Arts District, Dallas, TX Fall 2022

Baker Wetlands Bird Hide

Baker Wetlands, Lawrence, KS Fall 2021

Perry Lake Yacht Club

Perry Lake, Meriden, KS Fall 2021

La Pinna Harbor Bath

Indre By, Copenhagen, DK Fall 2023

Personal Work Spring 2020

Copenhagen, Denmark

Professor Marie-Louise Holst

Fall 2023

Skovshoved Sea Lab

Skovshoved Sea Lab rises from the sea water as a continuation of the stone riprap sea wall that was placed on the site during the marina’s construction in the 1930s. The form of RIPRAP eases the transition from the organically shaped stone face of the city to the traditional cottages inland, blending straight lines with sweeping expressions. Inspired by the curious relationship between granite boulders, the building interlocks spaces at different elevations, while constantly drawing sitelines back down to the water. Transparency allows for panoramic views, as well as windows into neighboring functions of the building. At night the building formation glows as a beacon of Skovshoved Marina and its unwavering warmth towards the water.

Design Principles

Un-interrupted Spatial Journey

An uninterrupted and easily navigable pathway helps to visually connect the varying programming throughout the building, while inviting people to explore deeper within

Compression & Release

Providing compression and decompression throughout the building to create a stimulating and memorable physical experience

Layering Programming

Connecting unconventional ming pairs visually, ration through hierarchy

As well, constantly helping ocean

Sea Farming and Programming Research

As a studio, we actively searched to understand the components of this unprecedented project. The most impactful experience I had while researching ocean oriented projects was actually holding locally farmed mussels in my hands at Havhøst, a grass-roots urban ocean farming initiative in Copenhagen. I decided that the space I created could be used to educate average people, like myself, on the ecological benefits of sea life. By using transparency to blend programming, such as a sea material library visibly accessible to a public cafe, I sought to introduce residents of Skovshoved to their sea-bound neighbors.

Programming

unconventional programbut allowing sepahierarchy in elevation. helping to frame the below.

Spatial Hierarchy

Building form and ceiling height reflect the expected occupancy and social importance of each space.

Visual Connectivity

Allowing surveillance across programming and activities by implementing transparent and translucent materials, such as channeled glass

Skovshoved Site Condition Gradient

Studying the area of Skovshoved in person, I found there to be a stark contrast between the waterside marina and the historic fishing village, now deeply separated by a highspeed road. The Sea Lab becomes the centerpiece between the two: A translation of form from land to sea, and the culmination of life between.

EXISTING ROCK FORMATION

REFLECTION OF ROCKS

SCALE 1/8” = 1’

RESPONSE TO

RIGID BUILDINGS

PRIVACY GRADIENT

FINAL FORM

Lawrence, Kansas

Professor Todd Achelphol

Fall 2021

The goal of the Baker Wetlands Bird Hide is to provide shelter and screen for bird watchers, effectively hiding their gaze from the local birds. The form of the Bird Hide is inspired by the idea of low-lying clouds rolling over the wetlands. Sprinkling water as they pass, the clouds begin the natural cycle that allows for such a high variety of life to thrive in these Kansas wetlands. Theoretically constructed almost entirely from 2x4 and 4x4 dimensional lumber scraps, the Baker Wetland Bird Hide efficiently breathes new life into what would otherwise lay waste, while connecting Lawrence locals to the species that help sustain them.

Baker

Baker Wetlands Bird Hide

Left Below

Southern View

Integrated Seating Detail

Dallas, Texas

Professor Kapila Silva

Fall 2022

The goal of the Museum of Western Taboos is to explore the various taboo subjects, behaviors, and beliefs that have been present in America by comparing those of the Western Frontier to those of Today. This includes topics such as sexuality, race, and death ,among others. By displaying cultural objects that relate to taboo topics in America, as well as allowing visitors to learn about and engage with these taboos in a safe and respectful environment, the Museum of Western Taboos offers insights into some of the most complex and sensitive aspects of American culture.

Museum

Museum of Western Taboos

Existing pathway and associated buildable area

Classroom Classroom

Skin

Galleries Site

Stacking galleries and differentiating opaque vs. transparent walls

Cafe

Stacked Galleries arranged to disrupt the journey and create windows from the outside in

Mechanical Gallery Storage Gift

Lower

Level 3

Level 2 +18’ 0” +36’ 0”

Gallery

1” = 50’

Level 5

Level 4 +54’ 0” +72’ 0”

Gallery

Gallery

Museum Entrance

View of contextual “Dallas in the Wild West” Gallery

View

+36’ 0”

+54’ 0”

+72’ 0”

+18’ 0”

View Down from the Gallery of Contemporary

of the Gallery of Western Frontier Taboos

Timber Framing

3/8” Heat Welded Membrane

2” Rigid Board Insulation

3/8” Plywood Sheathing

5” Concrete Decking

Mullion

Precast Concrete Panel & Connector

3” Continuous Steal Channel

Planting Medium

Root Barrier

Geosynthetic Sheet Drain

Timber Framing

Concrete Anchor

5” Concrete Decking

Metal Exterior Flashing

Infinty Pool Drain

Underflow Air Duct

Porcelain Tile Finishing

4” Grave

3/8” Vapor Barrier

6” Drain Pipe

Gallery of Contemporary Taboos

Meriden, Kansas

Professor Todd Achelpohl

Fall 2021

Perry Lake Yacht Club

The Perry Lake Yacht Club Clubhouse combines the programming necessary for an extremely wide range of seasonal activities into one flexible space. Activities hosted by members include things like summer boat races, community building events, fundraising galas, or holiday parties. The front and back of house programming are boldly differentiated by form, however interlock to ease flow between the two, allowing for alternate uses when necessary. Beneath the wavy roof that represents the wake of a sailboat, the main event space boasts panoramic views of Perry Lake, constantly connecting club members to the water at the center of their community.

Entry View

Flexible Event Space

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Professor Marie-Louise Holst

Fall 2023

La Pinna Harbor Bath

La Pinna Harbor Bath draws inspiration from the naturally playful motion of Copenhagen’s harbor while responding to the historical maritime language of the area. The wood structure’s form comes as a response to the geometry of the pre-existing, steel boat mooring arms along the harbor’s edge. The goal of the building is to activate the underappreciated waterfront by creating a destination, framing nearby landmarks and acting as a smooth transition to the water level. Similar to the motion of a rock skipping across water, La Pinna Harbor Bath erects directly from the ground and into the ultimate lookout/ diving spot above a protected swimming zone.

Existing maritime language

Respond to harbor motion

Steel boat mooring arms line the harbor edge as a symbol of Copenhagen’s long-standing maritime identity. By preserving the existing structures (photographed above), the cultural narrative can remain while ushering in modern functions for the publicly accessible waterfront.

Pinna Harbor Bath

Extrude for programming

Iteration 1

Exploring how the geometry of the boat moors could be used to create space

Iteration 2

Exploring how the geometry could be manipulated to frame experiential views and incorporate programming

Final Iteration

Highlighting the language of the moors while designating a protected swimming area and sauna

Remove space to frame views

Complete Form

SCALE 1 : 45

15.0’ (4.57m)

Swimming Area

Entry Framing

Linolium Printmaking

Shadows of San Francisco (2020)

Golden Gate Bridge (2020)

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