JOSHUA MILLER // portfolio
pasithea re-emergence synapse extra works resume
C O N TE N T S
ONE // pasithea
Pasithea is the greek goddess of relaxation, rest, and any other altered state of conciousness. It is the goal of any bath and spa to create this euphoric sense of feeling for its users. Pasithea addresses the lack of self-care activities and lack of rest within a constantly moving district by creating a disconnect between the larger less intimate urban fabric and the more intimate body and mind. Located in the heart of Dupont Circle, this Urban Bath and Spa creates a seperation between public and private activities utilizing carved out voids within the fabric of the surrounding site.
Entrance Perspective
rear garden
initial form
voids
carve and add
Much like a cave disorients the senses of the visitor, the entrance to Pasithea does the same. With the slanted wall forcing you into a zone of compression where another set of slanted planes opens up into a large void. The urban response diagram to the left explains how these voids are created while the facade responds with the collision of two non-perpendicular datums.
final form
section perspective
The center atrium space of Pasithea acts as a void to seperate the public from private, bath from spa, and inside from outside. compression / expansion
The four story open height space fills with light from the outside casting shadows on the metal screen that shields bath and spa users from the gaze of the cafe visitors. The end goal of this space is to dissacotiate the user of the spa and bath from the outside world by creating an entirely new, yet calming space inside.
light
bath and pool room
RELAXATION AND MEDITATION LOUNGE
SAUNA
BATHROOM
fourth floor
POOL THERAPY
HOT BATH
COLD BATH
front elevation
THERAPY
third floor
THERAPY
WC
THERAPY CHANGING ROOM
second floor
WC
SERVICE
CAFE SEATING ADMIN OFFICE
rear elevation
first floor
RECEPTION
KITCHENETTE/ BAR
GARDEN
TWO // re-emergence
rebirth perspective
The idea of rebirth is a transition from the uknown to the known and becoming a new person. This rebirth is usually a change in morals, behavior, or social status and is a key part of the rites of initiation. The columns in the pavillion act as a threshold as you cross through the different stages of initiation while when a person passes through the pool it signifies rebirth.
Re-Emergence pavillion is rooted in the idea of rites of passage which consists of three steps. These three steps are seperation, liminality, and incorporation. These three steps are transformed into a procession through spaces that signify each of these steps.
parti
section aa
section bb
floor plan
section cc
path/space circulation
The Monolith standing tall in front of the pool is a visual alignment tool that can be seen before entering the pavillion. It also serves as a goal that is obtainable but the path there is hidden behind walls and seperated by a pool. Everything hinges around this monolith as the main circulation brings you around it and you arent reintroduced to it until you enter the final space.
hinge
From this point you are also able to look back and see where your journey began.
reintroduction perspective
THREE // synapse
parti
south elevation
massing
circulation
east elevation
patio
bar circulation
upper eating
program
north elevation
cafe
axis
public / private
west elevation
approach
floor plan 2
floor plan 1
floor plan 3
FOUR // selected works
‘Opening Day’ Pencil on Paper
O VE R HE AD ‘Overhead’ Adobe Illustrator
Villa Rotunda - Stipled Drawing Ink on Vellum
‘Bluebird Perched on Stump’ Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
FIVE // resume
-- educ ati on -August 2016 - May 2017
Northampton Community College - Bethlehem, Pa Architecture Program GPA: 3.97
August 2017 - Present
University of Maryland, College Park School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Bachelor of Science Architecture GPA: 3.641
2016 - Present
Relevant Coursework
Architectural History 1 & 2, Architectural Graphics 1& 2, Architectural Design Studio I & II (NCC), Design Media and Representation II, Methods & Materials of Construction, Sustainable Systems of Architecture, Architecture Design Studio I, Architecture Structures I, Architecture Design Studio II
-- experience -August 2017 - Present
Construction Intern Carroll County Public Schools - Board of Education
Small Project Management (Shed Moving Project), Window Security Laminate Project coordination with Installer and Schools, Digitizing and Inventorizing Flat File Drawings, Creating Master Plan AutoCAD files March 2016 - Present
Sheetz Inc. Retail Fast Food Job, Making Food, Cleaning Facilities, Assisting customers through checkout and delivering orders.
-- honors -April 2016
SkillsUSA State Competition Gold Medal - Architectural Drafting
July 2016
SkillsUSA National Competition 10th place - Architectural Drafting
December 2016 2016-2017 2017-Present
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Northampton Community College Dean’s List University of Maryland Dean’s List
-- leadersh i p -Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Spring 2018 December 2016
Elected AIAS Freshman Representative at Northampton Community College Appointed Graphics and Marketing chair in Alpha Rho Chi professional fraternity Appointed Professional chair in Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity
-- sk i l l s -Basic
Rhino Grasshopper Revit
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Microsoft Excel Public Speaking
Advanced
Laser Cutting Model Making Hand Drafting AutoCAD certified user Microsoft Word
email: jamill02@terpmail.umd.edu phone: (240)-357-0128
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