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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
model of ccd building and surrounding area
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
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
model of ccd building and surrounding area
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.
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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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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
C Col
lins A
ve.
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’
3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
Sho
Shorr
enil eenil e
ppropep rty liney
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20’ setback (maximum’ required)
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0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’
3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:
144’
9”
142’
6”
380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”
402’0” 62’0”
publ
ic s
ide w
alk
108’6” 79’0” 79’0”
bulk
head
(pro
pert
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hs
ore)
128’0” 102’0” 115’0”
31’0”310’0”339’6”
47’6”15’0”339’6”
circulation
Colli
ns A
ve.
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”
3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
Shor
elin
e
property line
property line
20’ setback (maximum required)
20’ setback (maximum required)
50’ s
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um re
quire
d)
) deri uqer mu
mi nim( ” daehkl ub“
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exis
ting
foot
path
N
0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’
3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:
144’
9”
142’
6”
380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”
402’0” 62’0”
publ
ic s
idew
alk
174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”
bulk
head
(pro
pert
y lin
e on
sho
re)
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
pool
PARKINGLobby/Check-In
BAR
RestauranteatingdrinkingRETAIL Bea
chsw
imm
ing su
n ba
thin
gru
nnin
gbi
king
fishi
ngbu
ildin
g sa
nd c
astle
s
Public
program / activities
Colli
ns A
ve.
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”
3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
Shor
elin
e
property line
property line
20’ setback (maximum required)
20’ setback (maximum required)
50’ s
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quire
d)
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mi nim( ” daehkl ub“
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exis
ting
foot
path
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0’ 3’ 9’ 21’ 46’ 96’
3’ 6’ 12’ 25’ 50’scale:
144’
9”
142’
6”
380’6”12’0”40’0” 60’0”
402’0” 62’0”
publ
ic s
idew
alk
174’0” 108’6” 79’0” 79’0”
bulk
head
(pro
pert
y lin
e on
sho
re)
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
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
ble
human
shelter
sustainable
social
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eatmunch
relaxchill
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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
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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
ble
human
shelter
sustainable
social
6A
7A
A1
A1
B1
C 1
B2
A2
B3
C 2
B4
A2
A3 A5 A7 A9 A11 A13
A4
A6
A8
1A1B
2A2B
3A
3B
4A
4B
5A
5B
7B
6B
1
2
3
4
5
48”
9’
sit
rest
ponder
interactlook
eatmunch
relaxchill
sunbathe
dance
sitdrink
DAY
NIGHT
1 upper rib 2 back rib 3 seating rib 4 removable seat5 connecting rods
1
2
3
1 O� site module assembly
10’
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
b b
aa
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
N
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
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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
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
raise
lowerride SECURElockstoredress
changewash
locklocklocklocklockrestroomrestroomshowershop
restoreread
learntalk
compare
browsepersonalizecustomize
store rent browse sh
op
ad
m
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
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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
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semi-public courtyard
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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
lobby
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service yard, mechanical
restaurant grocery
parking garage entrance
retail
bus stop
garbage
lap pool
outer deck
lockers
performancetheater (above)
movie theater
movie theater
equipment room
big box retail
connected o�ce level
DN
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
lobby
lobby
service yard, mechanical
restaurant grocery
parking garage entrance
retail
bus stop
garbage
lap pool
outer deck
lockers
performancetheater (above)
movie theater
movie theater
equipment room
big box retail
connected o�ce level
DN
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
N
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
N
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
N
MUSEUM GALLERY
COAT CLOSET
FRONT DESK
(RET
AIL
ABO
VE)
MAINENTRANCE
CAFEKITCHEN
RESEARCH & RECORDS
CONFERENCESTORAGE
MECH.ROOM
7’ T
O C
EILI
NG
ABO
VE
EDUCATION & ORIENTATION
KAYAK SHOP
PAINTSHOP
MACHINESHOP 1
MECH.ROOM 1
LOADING DOCK
MACHINESHOP 2
MECH.ROOM 2
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
DRY DOCK
N
DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
BREAK ROOM
OFFICE
OFFICE
GALLERY SPACE STORAGE
VIEWINGDECK
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
ribbo
n sy
stem
doub
le s
kin
syst
em
struct. steel tubing
steel arm
steel rod
hinge
timber louver
glass
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
N
MUSEUM GALLERY
COAT CLOSET
FRONT DESK
(RET
AIL
ABO
VE)
MAINENTRANCE
CAFEKITCHEN
RESEARCH & RECORDS
CONFERENCESTORAGE
MECH.ROOM
7’ T
O C
EILI
NG
ABO
VE
EDUCATION & ORIENTATION
KAYAK SHOP
PAINTSHOP
MACHINESHOP 1
MECH.ROOM 1
LOADING DOCK
MACHINESHOP 2
MECH.ROOM 2
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
DRY DOCK
N
DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
BREAK ROOM
OFFICE
OFFICE
GALLERY SPACE STORAGE
VIEWINGDECK
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
ribbo
n sy
stem
doub
le s
kin
syst
emstruct. steel tubing
steel arm
steel rod
hinge
timber louver
glass
insulation
timber so�t
steel plate
�ashing
c.i.p. concrete entry
steel door header
steel door jam
concrete slab
perf. drain pipe
gravel
RED = Final File Size/Bleed LineBLACK = Page Size/Trim LineMAGENTA = Margin/Safe Art Boundary
BLUE = book gutterBLUE = book gutter
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.
RED = Final File Size/Bleed LineBLACK = Page Size/Trim LineMAGENTA = Margin/Safe Art Boundary
BLUE = book gutterBLUE = book gutter
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
plan
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
plan
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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:2000 Arapahoe St. #105Denver, CO 80205
303.513.1908
http://www.linkedin.com/in/micahholroyd
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