DESIGN
NAME BIRTH CONTACT
Michelle Miller 09 | 04 | 1995 designmmiller@gmail.com + 61 0433 22 8845 Sydney, Australia
Hi, my name is Michelle Miller and I am currently completing my Honours at the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Design. I major in Spatial design but am experienced in a range of different disciplines within the design realm including industrial, object and graphics design. I have also recently completed an exchange at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign where I studied Landscape Architecture and other theoretical and practical courses under architecture. I have always loved problem solving, which is why I always approach design challenges with creativity and enthusiasm. I find that the iterative process where innovation occurs is just as satisfying as the end result. This integration of the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and innovation is where business success occurs. I believe that design is a way of life. Beneath under all the brands, aesthetics and functionality to adhere to human needs, it runs a deeper meaning. This is why I love it, because it allows you to look at the world in a different light with an attention to detail and leeway for artistry.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Commissioned drawings and artworks Freelance graphic design Event Volunteering e.g. Semi-Permanent Design Festival 2017 Travelling Travel & Wildlife Photography Level 6 Suzuki Piano Soccer Fashion & Music
SKILLS SketchUp AutoCAD & Revit FormZ
Adobe Creative Cloud InDesign Illustrator Photoshop
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECTS Selected Works | 2014-2017
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SPATIAL Circular Quay Event Encasement Wanderer Rejuvinate
OBJECT Counter-balance
3D VISUALISATION The Feeder
SKETCHES & MODELS Circular Quay - Site analysis sketches Honours Project - Physical model
CIRCULAR QUAY 2020 Proposal
The design is an extended levelled amphitheatre that bleeds into the mouth and into the east and west side of the quay. Providing three stationary levels, it adheres to all demographic. The top being a lookout and community or public area, the middle for seating, and the underneath area for bypassers such as residents or workers. With the existing Cahill expressway segregating the harbour and the city, two lanes of traffic will be dismantled into this amphitheatre while the other two that face the city become hidden with an overlay tunnel.
THE AMPHITHEATRE STRUC FOR CIRCULAR QUAY’S E ULITMATE HUB
Circular Quay’s 2020 proposal aims to provide a new revitalised sp it as the vibrant heart of Sydney, Australia.
CTURE EVENTS
pace that depicts
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Landscape
Circulation Greenery Concrete
Building/ Infrastructure
The landscape consists of an even distribution of greenery and concrete between the Circular Quay area. With the amphitheatre covered in astroturf and plants, it will even out the the city block feel of buildings and infrastructure with vertical gardens and community areas e.g parks, events, hills.
Transport Ferry Vehicle
Vehicle Circulation - (incl. cars, motorcycles, taxis) will be blocked off at George St and Alfred St for the light rail. Street near it will be accessible with no through road at the end. Traffic from the Cahill expressway will be distrubted to the M1, while the remaining 2 will continue to allow traffic from the Harbour Bridge- M1. Ferry Circulation - Ferries will depart from docks located to each side of the amphitheatre (4 access sides in total). To reduce sea traffic - Ferries will also depart from docks located near the Overseas Shipping Terminal.
Cahill Expressway - 2/4 lanes will be removed, leaving 2 lanes of traffic covered by a closed tunnel (Harbour Bridge - M1). The original remaining two will be distributed into the M1 Ferry/Cruise - 3/5 ferry docks removed, & relocated near the existing Western cruise ship docks.
Extended platform for seating Stairs Exterior 2nd floor with glass box to allow sunlight Retail Space (part of the1500m2) Cahil Expressway - 2 lanes of traffic (Harbour Bridge to M1) Glass walkway - timeline of Australian history (first settlement) Entrance from Alfred St to front of amphitheatre Lift - Entrance the Court House Walkway, bike lanes and retail space Light Rail
Underground Train Station
Landmarks/ Access
Zones
Historical Site/ landmarks
Underground Train Station
Commercial Space Public Space
Access points to landmarks
Light Rail
Residential Space
Cahill Expressway Remaining ferry docks / cruise
Light Rail - will be placed from George Alfred St, behind the amphitheatre, removing the lanes of allowed cars/taxis. Underground Train Station - Relocated to provide a walkway underneath for shops/bikelanes.
The amphitheatre bleeds into the historical landmarks and sites, giving full access in all directions. Historical site such as the Harbour Bridge sidewalk, The Opera House, The Botanical Gardens, The MCA and The Court House are all given easy access points, with entrances from either side as well as stairs leading down. The highlight entrance will be a walkway from the middle glass elevated walking that follows from outside the Court House with an elevator, to the front and top of the amphitheatre.
Public Space - The amphitheatre, the Botanical gardens, MCA & other parts of Circular Quay all interlinked through the amphitheatre Residential Space - Apartment space will be allocated on top of existing buildings - Ie. The Toaster. (included in the 100x80m2 of resedential blocks) Commercial Space - Part of the 1500m2 of retail space will be placed under the amphitheatre structure, ontop of the ferry docks, and the walkway towards and behind the MCA as well as the Opera House side.
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001 SECOND & THIRD LEVELS - Glass walkway to through to Alfred St incl. Australia historical timeline 002 TOP LEVEL - Intended for multiple use including public art spaces, temporary events such as the noodle markets or fireworks at New Years Eve, used as a tourist lookout, place to sit and look at the view. 003 UNDERNEATH AMPHITHEATRE - Underneath the amphitheatre - restaurants, bike racks, pathways
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EVENT ENCASEMENT
CURRENT SITUATION
As festivals, tournaments and large events such as the Olymic games, weeklong ‘Burning Man’ and 15-day celebration of Chinese New year have all increased in popularity, so has the demand for the accessibility to close accomodation near these sites.
PLANNING SOLUTION
The modular solution to temporary accomodation during events
‘Event Encasement’ is a contructed with a temporary steel skeleton structure that holds however many two bedroom apartments and studios to accomodate the amount of people at the site and their needs. The units are easily removable as they slide in an out, clipping into the poles.When the event is done, the units are given back and the structure is deconsturcted and moved to the next.
While these event’s range from a week to a month, people are looking for ways in which to become fully immersed in the community, yet at the same time have a quiet space.
Occupants also have the option of choosing there different layouts and well as the purpose for their studio e.g facilties such as studio yoga classes, sleep pods will be availiable.
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THIS STRUCTURE DISPLAYS PUBLIC, STUDENT & STAFF ARTWORKS AND SCULPTURES The space rehabilitates interaction and collaboration between both the college and the public. By making it accessible through UNSW Art & Design, Greens Rd and on both sides of Oxford St road, passers-by will stoop study or notice the art, potentially facilitating communication and getting them to be immersed within their community.
WANDERER
7-Eleven Revelopment The permanent structural form is inspired from the native flora that roamed around the area during the early settlement. The water ribbon and lemon myrtle’s anatomy in particular have been recreated, with its shape similar to the stem. Oxford St’s council, Woollhara Municipal considers the surrounding vegetations importance which is why it is placed within this sculpture to inform the public of it’s valuable historic environment. Both permanent and temporary works are able to be displayed at the bottom level, on the bridges and inside the permanent sculpture.
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REJUVINATE
George St Pavillion ‘Rejuvenate’ is an elevated pavilion located next to Town Hall, where George, Druit and Park St intersect. Situated on a major traffic intersection, this pavillion is designed to encourage relaxation away from the corporate high stress workplaces in central Sydney. Many bypassers use the current location as a means of transit to and from work. The area is currently occupied by a large crossing whereby people movement is not directed in an appropriate manner. The pavillion consists of two levels; one used to transit through the area, and another used for a relaxation zone including work lunch breaks in the inner city. The structure has been elevated and positioned above the original crossing so that it does not interrupt vehicle traffic flow. The design encourages a relaxing experience, and has been achieved through the use of flora and plant which have been placed on the interior and exterior metal/wire structure. The user is able to engage with all 5 senses; hear, feel, smell, touch, sight enhancing a relaxing experience away from an inner city hub.
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COUNTER BALANCE Form Ply & Plywood
Counter-balance is designed to encourage interaction and communication between students, staff and guests within the MCIC (Michael Crouch Innovation Centre) premises at UNSW. This design is only fully function when weight is evenly distributed on each side. This means that more than one person is needed to maintain a balanced, and in turn functional chair. Users are able to store their bags underneath their seats, in a hollow compartment. The combination of form ply with plywood for the body accentuates the playful nature of the design within its corporate environment. The lightweight plywood exterior allows the chair to be easily movable by using two people to pick it up on either side or push on the wooden MCIC floor.
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THE FEEDER Emotional Dialogue Teapot & Teacup The objects represent the vulnerable baby in its nest, with its beak as the opening, waiting for food (or in this case, tea). The gentle relationship between the mother and child is depicted through the smooth curved angles of the body, as well as its beaks and handles. It has been designed so that when poured, the mother’s beak (teapot) falls perfectly into the opening of the baby’s beack (teacup). The teacup and teapot is meant to be used for a reconnection between a mother and child, sitting down for tea. However, as they are domestic objects it is something that everyone is able to relate to and can be used in any circumstance.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A MOTHER BIRD NUTURING & FEEDING HER YOUNG The teapot and teapcup is an emotional dialogue between the mother bird and her chick feeding during birth. The mother protects her babies in the nest, nursing and feeding her young under they are grown.
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Contact | designmmiller@gmail.com +61 0433 22 8845