urban innovations - micah holroyd

Micah Holroyd

The time is ripe for an age of innovations in our urban environment.

With environmental and energy concerns rising and an economic slowdown limiting the scope of the projects we take on, changes are called for in what we build and how we build it. As more people move into the urban core of our city, we are already seeing benefits in livelier, walkable cities with diverse options for living, working and playing. We are seeing mass transit systems that are more efficient and effective at serving the more densely populated areas, and we are seeing examples of how economic growth can occur around these transit oriented districts.

This is just the beginning. Innovation must continue by focusing on:

street: urban context, public connections and interactions - contemporary designs that embrace their urban context, and push the conventional limits in appearance and function - designs that tap into the public activity of the street and the semi-public connections of the courtyard

art: beauty, order, individuality - innovations in digital design and fabrication to leverage the trend of mass customization over mass production - regaining the more artistic role of master-builder and not being relegated to a specifier of components ordered from a magazine

planet: adaptive reuse, passive systems, full lifecycle planning - reusing and adapting existing buildings - emphasizing passive systems to lower the total energy demand and planning for flexibility in the use of alternative power sources - using materials that are designed to last and to be easily reused

mix: diversity, choice, fine granularity - designing for the diversity of individuals, small businesses, and niche markets vs. the conformity of large national chains - working at a smaller, more sustainable scale of development from the bottom-up vs. large scale, top-down planning

All this with the goal of transforming our urban areas into diverse, innovative cities that nurture, inspire and flourish.

Micah HolroydMicah Holroyd

Abstractions & AdaptationsDigital FabricationsBMoCA Design BuildHand Rendering 2.0

UCAR Office Renovation

CCD Student Learning & Success Building

Miami Modular Hotel

Atlanta Pavilion

Philadelphia Bike Transit

Denver Vertical Brownstone

Vancouver Maritime Museumpassive systems + adaptive programming

community space within a high rise setting

transportation network intertwined with existing infrastructure

activating public space + digital fabrication

modular building + passive systems

urban infill strategies + shaping public space

reuse of existing urban structures + LEED platinum features

Micah HolroydMicah Holroyd

third �oor plan

second �oor plan

details of entrance canopy and stairs

We completely renovated an existing o�ce building in Boulder, CO for a group within the National Center for Atmospheric Research, UCAR.The renovation e�ort is expected to earn a LEED Platinum rating,and includes photovoltaic panels on the roof, high e�ciencyglazing and a ground source heat pump system. Working on a small team of three people, I had the responsibility of creating the majority of documentation for the project using Revit and Sketchup, seeing the project through from Schematic Design to full Construction Documents ready for bidding.

I also designed a wood-slat dividing wall to create a breakroom area within the wide hallways. The subtle gradient in the spacing of the wood slats provided privacy at seated head height while still letting daylight into the hall.

UCAR OFFICE RENOVATIONREUSE OF EXISTING URBAN STRUCTURES; LEED PLATINUMEmployer: AndersonMasonDale Principal: David Pfeifer

ground �oor plan

existing building before construction

divider wall for break room

third �oor plan

second �oor plan

details of entrance canopy and stairs

We completely renovated an existing o�ce building in Boulder, CO for a group within the National Center for Atmospheric Research, UCAR.The renovation e�ort is expected to earn a LEED Platinum rating,and includes photovoltaic panels on the roof, high e�ciencyglazing and a ground source heat pump system. Working on a small team of three people, I had the responsibility of creating the majority of documentation for the project using Revit and Sketchup, seeing the project through from Schematic Design to full Construction Documents ready for bidding.

I also designed a wood-slat dividing wall to create a breakroom area within the wide hallways. The subtle gradient in the spacing of the wood slats provided privacy at seated head height while still letting daylight into the hall.

UCAR OFFICE RENOVATIONREUSE OF EXISTING URBAN STRUCTURES; LEED PLATINUMEmployer: AndersonMasonDale Principal: David Pfeifer

ground �oor plan

existing building before construction

divider wall for break room

model of ccd building and surrounding area

Community College of Denver called for design proposals for anew Student Learning & Success Building and a new master planfor the surrounding campus, with the goal of transforming the sprawling, low height campus into a taller, denser urban area that helped de�ne and activate the public spaces. Working with another employee, I created a model of the proposal that �t into an existing, larger model of the Auraria campus.

CCD STUDENT LEARNING & SUCCESS BUILDINGURBAN INFILL STRATEGIES FOR AURARIA CAMPUSEmployer: AndersonMasonDale Principal: David Pfeifer

diagrams of master plan scenarios

the new section aligned with the existing auraria campus model

Sketchup model of secondary building for the Auraria campus

renderings by AndersonMasonDale

model of Student Learning & Success building

Community College of Denver called for design proposals for anew Student Learning & Success Building and a new master planfor the surrounding campus, with the goal of transforming the sprawling, low height campus into a taller, denser urban area that helped de�ne and activate the public spaces. Working with another employee, I created a model of the proposal that �t into an existing, larger model of the Auraria campus.

CCD STUDENT LEARNING & SUCCESS BUILDINGURBAN INFILL STRATEGIES FOR AURARIA CAMPUSEmployer: AndersonMasonDale Principal: David Pfeifer

diagrams of master plan scenarios

the new section aligned with the existing auraria campus model

Sketchup model of secondary building for the Auraria campus

renderings by AndersonMasonDale

model of Student Learning & Success building

temperature

humidity

source: WolframAlpha

wind speed & direction

source: WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

April - June July - September

Winning 3rd Place in a competition hosted by the AIAS and the Modular Building Institute, this modular hotel for the North Miami Beach area focused on high performance strategies. In�uenced by the Miami Modern and Art Deco styles of the area, the design also considered Miami's high temperatures and humidity by providing natural ventilation with the cooler sea breezes, and shading while retaining the beautiful surrounging views. These passive strategies help in lowering the total energy demand, and providing the visitor with a more comfortable and enjoyable environment.Team: Micah Holroyd and Randall Hatley

The modules feature high ceilings and operable windows to aid in natural ventilation. Exterior louvers allow guests to customize the light levels and views desired, and can also serve as protection against storms. Serving as structure and lateral stability for this stack of modules is the central area core. It allows for natural ventilation through the interior, and also houses the vertical circulation, plumbing and HVAC.

MIAMI MODULAR HOTELALLOWING MODULARITY TO . . . B R E A T H E

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Buildable Area - 26,790 sqftff(with maximum setbacks)approx. 104’9” x 255’9””

Total SiTT te - 55,077 sqftf(from lot line to lot line)approx. 144’9” x 380’6””

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380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”

402’0” 62’0”

108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

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128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”310’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

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Buildable Area - 26,790 sqft(with maximum setbacks)approx. 104’9” x 255’9”

Total Site - 55,077 sqft(from lot line to lot line)approx. 144’9” x 380’6”

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402’0” 62’0”

174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

119’0” 128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”10’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

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property line

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0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’

3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:

144’

142’

380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”

402’0” 62’0”

174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

119’0” 128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”10’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

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elements

north elevation

southwest axonometric

unit �oorplan

module variations stacking pattern

program layout

temperature

humidity

source: WolframAlpha

wind speed & direction

source: WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

April - June July - September

Winning 3rd Place in a competition hosted by the AIAS and the Modular Building Institute, this modular hotel for the North Miami Beach area focused on high performance strategies. In�uenced by the Miami Modern and Art Deco styles of the area, the design also considered Miami's high temperatures and humidity by providing natural ventilation with the cooler sea breezes, and shading while retaining the beautiful surrounging views. These passive strategies help in lowering the total energy demand, and providing the visitor with a more comfortable and enjoyable environment.Team: Micah Holroyd and Randall Hatley

The modules feature high ceilings and operable windows to aid in natural ventilation. Exterior louvers allow guests to customize the light levels and views desired, and can also serve as protection against storms. Serving as structure and lateral stability for this stack of modules is the central area core. It allows for natural ventilation through the interior, and also houses the vertical circulation, plumbing and HVAC.

MIAMI MODULAR HOTELALLOWING MODULARITY TO . . . B R E A T H E

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Buildable Area - 26,790 sqftff(with maximum setbacks)approx. 104’9” x 255’9””

Total SiTT te - 55,077 sqftf(from lot line to lot line)approx. 144’9” x 380’6””

3’ 2’ 1’ 0’

enil eenil e

ppropep rty liney

pprropeoperrttty liney lineli

20’ setback (maximum(’ requiq red))

20’ setback (maximum’ required)

50’s

) deri uqermu

mi nim( ” daehkl uubb“

mmoorrffkkccaabbtteess’’ 5577

0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’

3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:

144’

142’

380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”

402’0” 62’0”

108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

y enil on

128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”310’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

circulation

3’ 2’ 1’ 0’

property line

50’ s

) deri uqer mu

0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’

3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:

144’

142’

380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”

402’0” 62’0”

174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

119’0” 128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”10’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

ENTRANCE

LOADING-SERVICE-SERVICE-COOKING

PARKINGLobby/Check-In

RestauranteatingdrinkingRETAIL Bea

ing su

Public

program / activities

3’ 2’ 1’ 0’

property line

50’ s

) deri uqer mu

0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’

3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:

144’

142’

380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”

402’0” 62’0”

174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”

119’0” 128’0” 102’0” 115’0”

31’0”10’0”339’6”

47’6”15’0”339’6”

- view - - view - - view - - view - - view - - view - - view - - view - - view - - view - wind - wind - wind - wind -wind - wind -wind - wind -wind - wind -

sunsunsun

sunsun

elements

north elevation

southwest axonometric

unit �oorplan

module variations stacking pattern

program layout

YAF-Atlanta hosted the 10up competition to design a temporary 10’ x 10’ pavilion that highlighted the week long Modern Atlantaevents and their theme, “Design is Human”. Given a budget of $5,000, the winning entry was to be prefabricated o�-site, broken down into modules for transportation and re-assembly by two people on-site.Our proposal was designed to encourage diverse human interaction throughout the day and night. Sheltering from the sun while allowing natural ventilation, and providing �xed and movable seating along with table space for a bar or a DJ at night.Team: Micah Holroyd, Randall Hatley and Fernando Rivera

ATLANTA PAVILIONDIGITAL FABRICATION MEETS HUMAN COMFORT

interactivesculptural

modularflexi

shelter

sustainable

social

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ponder

interactlook

eatmunch

relaxchill

sunbathe

sitdrink

1 upper rib 2 back rib 3 seating rib 4 removable seat5 connecting rods

1 O� site module assembly

2 On site base-plate installation 3 Instal modules into base-plate 4 Fasten modules 5 Attach canopy to modules

shaded area

10’ X 10’ base area

Award: Shortlisted in the Top 10 Entries Jurors included: Thom Mayne - Morphosis, Nader Tehrani - O�ce dA, Kai-Uwe Bergmann - BIG, and William Massie - Massie Architecture

plan section: a section: b

assembly instructions

cnc and laser cut templates (ribs: plywood, skin: 3form)

natural ventilation

gathering spaces

1 plywood ribs 2 backlit plexi panel3 solar panel

6 Attach 3form panels to canopy

YAF-Atlanta hosted the 10up competition to design a temporary 10’ x 10’ pavilion that highlighted the week long Modern Atlantaevents and their theme, “Design is Human”. Given a budget of $5,000, the winning entry was to be prefabricated o�-site, broken down into modules for transportation and re-assembly by two people on-site.Our proposal was designed to encourage diverse human interaction throughout the day and night. Sheltering from the sun while allowing natural ventilation, and providing �xed and movable seating along with table space for a bar or a DJ at night.Team: Micah Holroyd, Randall Hatley and Fernando Rivera

ATLANTA PAVILIONDIGITAL FABRICATION MEETS HUMAN COMFORT

interactivesculptural

modularflexi

shelter

sustainable

social

A3 A5 A7 A9 A11 A13

ponder

interactlook

eatmunch

relaxchill

sunbathe

sitdrink

1 upper rib 2 back rib 3 seating rib 4 removable seat5 connecting rods

1 O� site module assembly

2 On site base-plate installation 3 Instal modules into base-plate 4 Fasten modules 5 Attach canopy to modules

shaded area

10’ X 10’ base area

Award: Shortlisted in the Top 10 Entries Jurors included: Thom Mayne - Morphosis, Nader Tehrani - O�ce dA, Kai-Uwe Bergmann - BIG, and William Massie - Massie Architecture

plan section: a section: b

assembly instructions

cnc and laser cut templates (ribs: plywood, skin: 3form)

natural ventilation

gathering spaces

1 plywood ribs 2 backlit plexi panel3 solar panel

6 Attach 3form panels to canopy

RED = Final File Size/Bleed LineBLACK = Page Size/Trim LineMAGENTA = Margin/Safe Art Boundary

BLUE = book gutterBLUE = book gutter

MAIN RACK SYSTEM HOOK

protective panel/shading device

frame support &locking system

green roof & board walk

gallery / library

secondary bicycle routesmain train and bicycle axis

main bicycle hubsatellite bicycle stations

Using Philadelphia’s train transit system as a base, we proposeda network of bike transit stations that could be built onto or nearexisting train stations, so that the two systems could e�ectivelysupport each other. Given the choice of three locations speci�edby the competition, we chose the 30th Street station’s bridge as a primary hub, with smaller satelite stations spread across the city. Team: Micah Holroyd, Randall Hatley and Fernando Rivera

PHILADELPHIA BIKE TRANSITINTERTWINING WITH EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

cafe rental lockers repair advocacyretail

bike storage

browserenttest build

repairadjusttrue

lubetweek

in�atetighten

loosen

lowerride SECURElockstoredress

changewash

locklocklocklocklockrestroomrestroomshowershop

restoreread

learntalk

compare

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eatdrinkrelax talk

socializeread

snack discussmeettrain

showteach creatediscussselltalk

study engageconverse

lower level plan

main level plan

garden level plan

bicycle storage above cafegreen roof and boardwalk

Satelite bicycle stations can be attached to existing rail stations like Market Street Station (above). These satelite stations would o�er minor repair work, storage, and could share rental inventories with the main hub.

cafe bike rentalbike repair

conference/classrooms

library galleries

women’s lockers

city/bike path30th stationpark

river boardwalk

boardwalk circulation public access special access park connections

dismount men’s lockers dismount

retail

service

bicycle lane

rear wheel support

front wheel support

connection to cablestorage system

GREEN ROOF

STRUCTURE

BOARDWALK

MAIN RACK SYSTEM HOOK

protective panel/shading device

frame support &locking system

green roof & board walk

gallery / library

secondary bicycle routesmain train and bicycle axis

main bicycle hubsatellite bicycle stations

Using Philadelphia’s train transit system as a base, we proposeda network of bike transit stations that could be built onto or nearexisting train stations, so that the two systems could e�ectivelysupport each other. Given the choice of three locations speci�edby the competition, we chose the 30th Street station’s bridge as a primary hub, with smaller satelite stations spread across the city. Team: Micah Holroyd, Randall Hatley and Fernando Rivera

PHILADELPHIA BIKE TRANSITINTERTWINING WITH EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

cafe rental lockers repair advocacyretail

bike storage

browserenttest build

repairadjusttrue

lubetweek

in�atetighten

loosen

lowerride SECURElockstoredress

changewash

locklocklocklocklockrestroomrestroomshowershop

restoreread

learntalk

compare

browsepersonalizecustomize

store rent browse sh

ire observe store rent brow

se rent

eatdrinkrelax talk

socializeread

snack discussmeettrain

showteach creatediscussselltalk

study engageconverse

lower level plan

main level plan

garden level plan

bicycle storage above cafegreen roof and boardwalk

Satelite bicycle stations can be attached to existing rail stations like Market Street Station (above). These satelite stations would o�er minor repair work, storage, and could share rental inventories with the main hub.

cafe bike rentalbike repair

conference/classrooms

library galleries

women’s lockers

city/bike path30th stationpark

river boardwalk

boardwalk circulation public access special access park connections

dismount men’s lockers dismount

retail

service

bicycle lane

rear wheel support

front wheel support

connection to cablestorage system

GREEN ROOF

STRUCTURE

BOARDWALK

curtis street

arapahoe street

denver performingarts complex

skyline park

In an attempt to address the issues of isolation and anonymity in the modern residential highrise, the pattern of a street lined with brownstones was applied to the highrise typology. The towersare broken down into smaller brownstone groupings; their front doors facing a shared “street” or courtyard. Stretching beneath the courtyard and residential units is a commercial level. The mix of residential, commercial, and public access will keep the courtyards active throughout the day, and help build a sense of community.

THE VERTICAL BROWNSTONECOMMUNITIES WITHIN THE MODERN HIGHRISEProfessor: Ronko Ruzic, Advanced Studio I

tree lined street layout top �oor layoutcafe / gardens layout residential unit

semi-public porch facingcourtyard

privatedeck

residential units

commercial unit

semi-public courtyard

windscreen

site plan

north east elevation (along 16th street mall)

brownstonegroupings

commercialonly

brownstonegroupings

retail

�nal modelmid-term model

precedent

brownstone grouping

view of ground �oor courtyard and base

curtis street

arapahoe street

denver performingarts complex

skyline park

In an attempt to address the issues of isolation and anonymity in the modern residential highrise, the pattern of a street lined with brownstones was applied to the highrise typology. The towersare broken down into smaller brownstone groupings; their front doors facing a shared “street” or courtyard. Stretching beneath the courtyard and residential units is a commercial level. The mix of residential, commercial, and public access will keep the courtyards active throughout the day, and help build a sense of community.

THE VERTICAL BROWNSTONECOMMUNITIES WITHIN THE MODERN HIGHRISEProfessor: Ronko Ruzic, Advanced Studio I

tree lined street layout top �oor layoutcafe / gardens layout residential unit

semi-public porch facingcourtyard

privatedeck

residential units

commercial unit

semi-public courtyard

windscreen

site plan

north east elevation (along 16th street mall)

brownstonegroupings

commercialonly

brownstonegroupings

retail

�nal modelmid-term model

precedent

brownstone grouping

view of ground �oor courtyard and base

service yard, mechanical

restaurant grocery

parking garage entrance

retail

bus stop

garbage

lap pool

outer deck

lockers

performancetheater (above)

movie theater

equipment room

big box retail

connected o�ce level

residences: 800,000 sfresidential parking: 576 spaces 3,300 sfo�ce space: 32 �oors 288,000 sfworkout facility: 8,000 sfclub house: 5,000 sfanchor restaurant: 8,000 sfvertical circulation: 6 elevators and 2 �ights of stairs per tower,loading dock & service yard: 5,000 sfgrocery store: 6,000 sfretail: 16 ground or 1st �oor units (not including live/work) 24,000 sf4 movie theaters, 1 main performance stage 55,000 sfTotal 1,202,300 sf

street level plan theater & health �tness level plan o�ce level plan

parking level plan

Historically considered Denver’s theater district, Curtis Street borders our site to the south east and terminates at the existing Denver Center for the Performing Arts. To strengthen the theater district, a set of four movie theaters and one larger performance stage reach out from the towers, staggered like the glass atrium above the DCPA, and are lit by large LED screens. On the other side of the site retail, restaurant space, and their second �oor balconies face and help activate Skyline Park across Arapahoe Street. The inner core of the site is connected by linked court yards that allow the public to walk through the site and de�ne spaces that are at the human scale.

curtis street and the d.c.p.a.

ground �oor courtyards

precedent of Italian courtyards

view of project from the d.c.p.a.

STREET LEVEL & SURROUNDING CONTEXT

PROGRAM TABULATION

southeast section

service yard, mechanical

restaurant grocery

parking garage entrance

retail

bus stop

garbage

lap pool

outer deck

lockers

performancetheater (above)

movie theater

equipment room

big box retail

connected o�ce level

residences: 800,000 sfresidential parking: 576 spaces 3,300 sfo�ce space: 32 �oors 288,000 sfworkout facility: 8,000 sfclub house: 5,000 sfanchor restaurant: 8,000 sfvertical circulation: 6 elevators and 2 �ights of stairs per tower,loading dock & service yard: 5,000 sfgrocery store: 6,000 sfretail: 16 ground or 1st �oor units (not including live/work) 24,000 sf4 movie theaters, 1 main performance stage 55,000 sfTotal 1,202,300 sf

street level plan theater & health �tness level plan o�ce level plan

parking level plan

Historically considered Denver’s theater district, Curtis Street borders our site to the south east and terminates at the existing Denver Center for the Performing Arts. To strengthen the theater district, a set of four movie theaters and one larger performance stage reach out from the towers, staggered like the glass atrium above the DCPA, and are lit by large LED screens. On the other side of the site retail, restaurant space, and their second �oor balconies face and help activate Skyline Park across Arapahoe Street. The inner core of the site is connected by linked court yards that allow the public to walk through the site and de�ne spaces that are at the human scale.

curtis street and the d.c.p.a.

ground �oor courtyards

precedent of Italian courtyards

view of project from the d.c.p.a.

STREET LEVEL & SURROUNDING CONTEXT

PROGRAM TABULATION

southeast section

residential

commercialindustrialpark

VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUMGREEN TECH SHIP RESTORATION AND GALLERY

mid-term model scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

study models

SITE PLANSCALE: 1/16” = 1.0’

expandabilityprogram �nger park water access unifying shelter

A maritime museum was designed for a brown�eld site in North Vancouver, BC to house ship restoration facilities along with a gallery. Our solution featured an expandable restoration area to e�ciently house ships of varying sizes. It also predominately featured a wood louver system over a double skin solar chimney to add natural ventilation and protection from the elements. The wood louver system was also woven between the two buildings, uniting them while forming a variety of public spaces for a wide range of activities. The park like space between the buildings also allowed public access to the water and views of the city.Team: Micah Holroyd and Brett Van Andel

expanded restoration area

Professor: Matt Shea, Comp Studio

initial sketch

middle courtyard area

residential

commercialindustrialpark

VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUMGREEN TECH SHIP RESTORATION AND GALLERY

mid-term model scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”

study models

SITE PLANSCALE: 1/16” = 1.0’

expandabilityprogram �nger park water access unifying shelter

A maritime museum was designed for a brown�eld site in North Vancouver, BC to house ship restoration facilities along with a gallery. Our solution featured an expandable restoration area to e�ciently house ships of varying sizes. It also predominately featured a wood louver system over a double skin solar chimney to add natural ventilation and protection from the elements. The wood louver system was also woven between the two buildings, uniting them while forming a variety of public spaces for a wide range of activities. The park like space between the buildings also allowed public access to the water and views of the city.Team: Micah Holroyd and Brett Van Andel

expanded restoration area

Professor: Matt Shea, Comp Studio

initial sketch

middle courtyard area

WALL SECTIONSCALE: 3/4” = 1.0’

FIRST FLOOR PLAN DETAIL

SECOND FLOOR PLAN DETAIL

�nal slice model, scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

HIGH TIDE

LOW TIDE

HIGH TIDE

LOW TIDE

MUSEUM GALLERY

COAT CLOSET

FRONT DESK

MAINENTRANCE

CAFEKITCHEN

RESEARCH & RECORDS

CONFERENCESTORAGE

MECH.ROOM

7’ T

EDUCATION & ORIENTATION

KAYAK SHOP

PAINTSHOP

MACHINESHOP 1

MECH.ROOM 1

LOADING DOCK

MACHINESHOP 2

MECH.ROOM 2

DRY DOCK

BREAK ROOM

OFFICE

GALLERY SPACE STORAGE

VIEWINGDECK

RETRACTABLE BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

VIEWING DECK

second �oor plan

�rst �oor plan south elevation

section

wall section

courtyard (city view) courtyard (mountain view)

exploded axo wall assembly

interior glass

steel arm supports

steel support rods

main steel structure

steel support rods

steel arm supports

exterior glass &steel structure

steel support rods

louver supports & hinges

aluminum connector plates

timber louvers

struct. steel tubing

steel arm

steel rod

timber louver

insulation

timber so�t

steel plate

�ashing

c.i.p. concrete entry

steel door header

steel door jam

concrete slab

perf. drain pipe

gravel

WALL SECTIONSCALE: 3/4” = 1.0’

FIRST FLOOR PLAN DETAIL

SECOND FLOOR PLAN DETAIL

�nal slice model, scale: 1/4” = 1’-0”

HIGH TIDE

LOW TIDE

HIGH TIDE

LOW TIDE

MUSEUM GALLERY

COAT CLOSET

FRONT DESK

MAINENTRANCE

CAFEKITCHEN

RESEARCH & RECORDS

CONFERENCESTORAGE

MECH.ROOM

7’ T

EDUCATION & ORIENTATION

KAYAK SHOP

PAINTSHOP

MACHINESHOP 1

MECH.ROOM 1

LOADING DOCK

MACHINESHOP 2

MECH.ROOM 2

DRY DOCK

BREAK ROOM

OFFICE

GALLERY SPACE STORAGE

VIEWINGDECK

RETRACTABLE BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

VIEWING DECK

second �oor plan

�rst �oor plan south elevation

section

wall section

courtyard (city view) courtyard (mountain view)

exploded axo wall assembly

interior glass

steel arm supports

steel support rods

main steel structure

steel support rods

steel arm supports

exterior glass &steel structure

steel support rods

louver supports & hinges

aluminum connector plates

timber louvers

emstruct. steel tubing

steel arm

steel rod

timber louver

insulation

timber so�t

steel plate

�ashing

c.i.p. concrete entry

steel door header

steel door jam

concrete slab

perf. drain pipe

gravel

Professor: Barbara Ambach, Studio IAs an introduction to architecture’s visual and verbal vocabulary, the �rst semester’s studiowas divided into three projects: additive, subtractive, and hybrid design. Each of these projects were further broken down into an initial modeling of an abstract design conceptand a second phase where the abstraction was adapted into a habitable solution.

ABSTRACTIONSEXPLORING ADDITIVE, SUBTRATIVE, AND HYBRID FORMS

ADAPTATIONS+

additive abstraction

hybrid adaptation: theater

plan elevation

- subtractive abstraction- +

+ additive adaptation: tower+- subtractive adaptation: gardenscape-

hybrid abstraction+/- +/-

slice axonometrics

The �rst phase of the subtractive project focused on the concepts of “shear” and “stasis”, whichwas adapted into a gardenscape demonstrating threshold and procession. The additive projectfocused on “cadence” and “overlap” and was adapted into a tower with an emphasis on ascension and vista. The hybrid project integrated both additive and subtractive design to be adapted into a performance theater that emphasized circulation and views for both the performers and audience.

Professor: Barbara Ambach, Studio IAs an introduction to architecture’s visual and verbal vocabulary, the �rst semester’s studiowas divided into three projects: additive, subtractive, and hybrid design. Each of these projects were further broken down into an initial modeling of an abstract design conceptand a second phase where the abstraction was adapted into a habitable solution.

ABSTRACTIONSEXPLORING ADDITIVE, SUBTRATIVE, AND HYBRID FORMS

ADAPTATIONS+

additive abstraction

hybrid adaptation: theater

plan elevation

- subtractive abstraction- +

+ additive adaptation: tower+- subtractive adaptation: gardenscape-

hybrid abstraction+/- +/-

slice axonometrics

The �rst phase of the subtractive project focused on the concepts of “shear” and “stasis”, whichwas adapted into a gardenscape demonstrating threshold and procession. The additive projectfocused on “cadence” and “overlap” and was adapted into a tower with an emphasis on ascension and vista. The hybrid project integrated both additive and subtractive design to be adapted into a performance theater that emphasized circulation and views for both the performers and audience.

Based on the design from the Atlanta 10up competition,we chose a slice to construct ourselves based on the materials and assembly process we detailed out. A CNC router was used the cut the exterior grade plywood.Team: Micah Holroyd and Randall Hatley

ATLANTA PAVILIONFULL SCALE SLICE MODEL FOR INSTALLATION

Using a Grasshopper script developed by Zach Downeyof SHoP Architects, the paper skin was lasercut outwith numbered tabs that were folded over to provide both connection and structure. The form was chosen to showcase both the smooth skin and also display the inside tabs. The �nal product was used to wrap a �ower vase, but could have also been used as a lamp shade.

VASE COVER/SHADESKIN PROVIDING CONNECTION & STRUCTURE

cardboard scale model

cnc router

assembly process

elevation

elevation diagram

plan diagram

assembly process

Based on the design from the Atlanta 10up competition,we chose a slice to construct ourselves based on the materials and assembly process we detailed out. A CNC router was used the cut the exterior grade plywood.Team: Micah Holroyd and Randall Hatley

ATLANTA PAVILIONFULL SCALE SLICE MODEL FOR INSTALLATION

Using a Grasshopper script developed by Zach Downeyof SHoP Architects, the paper skin was lasercut outwith numbered tabs that were folded over to provide both connection and structure. The form was chosen to showcase both the smooth skin and also display the inside tabs. The �nal product was used to wrap a �ower vase, but could have also been used as a lamp shade.

VASE COVER/SHADESKIN PROVIDING CONNECTION & STRUCTURE

cardboard scale model

cnc router

assembly process

elevation

elevation diagram

plan diagram

assembly process

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts required its space in a historic building to be divided between an entrance, museum store,and gallery. Moveable partitions were designed and built so that museum sta� could rearrange the gallery space, while a permanent wall was created to add shelving and signage for the museum store, controlling the day light from the space’s northern window.

BMoCA DESIGN/BUILDINTERIOR RENOVATION FOR ART MUSEUM

museum store and the north window

entrance and front desk

museum store

constructing a moveable partition

site plan in pen and marker o�ce park redesign in pen and marke over Sketchup image

Vail urban planning exercise from photo montage

What was once strictly a manual process, sketching and hand rendering can be combined with computer techniques to speed up the process and improve the overall quality of �nshed images.One technique is to mock up massings and perspectives in Sketchup, export and hand render over them, and then scan them in again to apply �nishing touches in Photoshop.

HAND RENDERING 2.0COMBINING MANUAL AND DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts required its space in a historic building to be divided between an entrance, museum store,and gallery. Moveable partitions were designed and built so that museum sta� could rearrange the gallery space, while a permanent wall was created to add shelving and signage for the museum store, controlling the day light from the space’s northern window.

BMoCA DESIGN/BUILDINTERIOR RENOVATION FOR ART MUSEUM

museum store and the north window

entrance and front desk

museum store

constructing a moveable partition

site plan in pen and marker o�ce park redesign in pen and marke over Sketchup image

Vail urban planning exercise from photo montage

What was once strictly a manual process, sketching and hand rendering can be combined with computer techniques to speed up the process and improve the overall quality of �nshed images.One technique is to mock up massings and perspectives in Sketchup, export and hand render over them, and then scan them in again to apply �nishing touches in Photoshop.

HAND RENDERING 2.0COMBINING MANUAL AND DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

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Micah Holroyd

2011 AIA Colorado Young Architect Award - Student Portfolio - Honorable Mention

BNP Associates - Denver, CO Designer September, 2011 - Present

AIA Urban Design Committee - created a 3D model of the Arapahoe Square area for the City of Denver

Coburn Development - Boulder, CO Designer June, 2011 - September, 2011

Urban Innovations - Denver, CO Owner/Designer January, 2011 - June, 2011 Architectural and Web Site Design

AndersonMasonDale Architects - Denver, CO Architectural Intern/Model Builder July, 2010 - December, 2010

Modern Atlanta 10up Competition - placed in the Top 10 projects, Jurors included William Massie, Nader Tehrani and Thom Mayne

Modular Building Institute/AIAS Design Competition - 3rd Place

AIA Colorado - Vail Design Conference 2008 - Presented studio work

SlaterPaull Architects – Denver, CO Architectural Intern January, 2008 – March, 2010

University of Colorado at Denver – Denver, CO Graduation: May, 2010 Masters of Architecture

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO Graduation: December, 1996 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Computer Information Systems