PORTFOLIO Aaron Howe
Selected Works 2018-2023
Exhibiting the Unknown
Spring Green, WI
Located on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Estate, this proposal sits as a museum to exhibit the unknown works by Frank Lloyd Wright. In contrast to informing visitors about solely Wright’s contributions to architectural design, which can be learned firsthand by touring his built works on the Taliesin Estate and across the United States, this museum seeks to inform its visitors of Wrights design contributions to topics outside of his built architectural works. Wright’s contributions to art, sculpture, fashion, graphic design, unbuilt works, and photography are amongst the topics exhibited in the museum.
Project Completed Fall 2021
In collaboration with Oliver Goche
Technology Utilized: Rhino 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, V-ray, Lumion, Laser Cutting, Physical Modeling, Hand Drawing, Photography
Topography + Massing Study Model
Massing
Wall + Connecting Spaces Galleries Complete Massing Collections Archive Library Lobby Auditorium + Offices
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Museum In-Context
Main Floor: Numbers Denote Rendering Viewpoints on Following Pages
Second Floor
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Longitudinal Section
1: Exterior Walkway Visualization
2: Gallery Four: Wright Tapestries + Prints
3: Gallery One: Unbuilt Works by Wright
3 Axon Diagram
passage + skylight relationship behind galleries
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metal grate threshold condition at connecting gallery spaces
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metal floor detail at wall absence 3.
4: Passage Behind Galleries
Model Exploration
Co-housing Complex
Des Moines, IA
This project situated in Des Moines, IA utilizes centralized circulation as well as a unique public to private gradient that pushes the affordances of co-housing and encourages deeper relationships among residents. The centralized circulation draws residents vertically through the co-housing amenities as residents travel to the more private areas of the complex. Paired with the co-housing is an urban food initiative which allows both the public and co-housing residents to participate in spaces to grow, sell, and learn about locally sourced food.
Project Completed Spring 2021
In collaboration with Berit Nuetzmann
Technology Utilized: Rhino 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, V-ray, Lumion, CNC, Hand Drawing, Textile Production
Upstairs Learning Visualization Competition: 1st Place : 2021
BWBR Prize Nomination: 2021
Massing Study
Co-Housing Complex Approach
Passthrough Experiential Render
Co-housing Shared Dining Space
Facade Shading Detail
Night View Across River
Reflected Pattern
Nature Center
Reflected Pattern is my exploration of a how a structure can address both caring for the surrounding landscape and the gathering of people. Textiles are a means that cultures have recorded landscape conditions for centuries through the derivation of patterns. Through the act of making, the Reflected Pattern Nature Center invites users to create textiles that reflect and record the surrounding site conditions - acting as a physical time capsule. The display of these textiles seeks to frame views of nature in unique ways that lead users to appreciate varying aspects of the site.
Project Completed Fall 2020 Individual Project
Technology Utilized: Rhino 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, V-ray, Lumion, CNC, Physical Modeling, Hand Drawing, Photography
Hansen Architecture Competition Secondary Studio Nomination: 2021
Local Found Patterns
Textile Prints from Patterns
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CNC Panel - Pattern 1 Textile stamp produced from
Experiential Axon / Circulation
Peripheral Space 1
Peripheral Space 2
Nature Center Approach
Center for the Arts 04
Puerto Rico
Situated in Puerto Rico, the Center for the Arts provides performance, exhibition, and studio space for artists and musicians. A mix of outdoor and indoor spaces connect users to both natural site conditions and public gathering spaces.
Project Completed Spring 2021
Individual Project
Model Making
Model Making
