PORTFOLIO Ja c o b T. Mi d d l e to n 2016 - 2020
CONTENTS
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Made in Asherton p 04 Seaholm Intake p 18 Dreamscapes p 30 Density Austin p 36 Triangle p 46 A Journey’s End p 54 Austin CACE p 58 A Sanctuary p 64 Résumé p 74
MADE IN ASHERTON MICROPOLITAN AMERICA INVESTIGATION Advanced Design Fall 2019 Sofia Krimizi & Kyriakos Kyriakou According to the LA Times, Dimmit County’s population can increase from 6,000 to 40,000 residents during peak oil production times. Because Asherton, TX cannot handle this massive influx of migrant oil workers, the town is experiencing a housing crisis. Further, oil workers currently reside in substandard housing units. Poor interior air quality, bad lighting conditions, and overcrowded living spaces are issues that affect the quality of these worker’s lives. Some of the housing units oil workers reside in, as cramped as 60 sqft, do not even include restrooms for the occupants to use. The core of Made in Asherton’s proposal is a new plan for the city which will disassemble existing temporary housing structures outside of the city limits (including hotels, motels, RV parks, and man camps). This proposal overlays a new autonomous city grid over Asherton made of the disassembled units. This grid will run entirely on a north/south axis and juxtapose the existing city grid. The grid, 80’x80’, was an opportunity to prevent bias on the basis of class and race and is democratic by randomization. Each property has been treated with the same operational logic. Any change among properties is an effect of this system and is no reflection on views of the property owner. The imposition of new housing typologies create moments of friction throughout the town. An example of this would be two houses, each of an entirely different architectural style, intersecting. Communal areas merge in these examples and create new coliving spaces. Asherton’s permanent residents will act as hosts and liaisons to their guests. New relationships between these different populations will be forged and allow for facilitated interaction. This proposal will foster interaction between residents and temporary populations, bring business to the dying town, address residents’ needs caused by a crumbling infrastructure, and improve the housing conditions of migrant oil workers.
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location of migrant workers in dimmit county
carrizo springs, tx
asherton, tx
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temporary town study
motel room - 306 sqft - 2 twin beds - 1 bathroom w/ tub
worker housing - 62 sqft - 1 twin bed - no bathroom
camper - 168 sqft - 1 twin bed - 1 bathroom
sleeper cab - 59 sqft - 2 twin beds - 1 bathroom
hotel room - 377 sqft - 2 queen beds - 1 bathroom w/ tub
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temporary housing study
units as rv park
units as corridor
units as courtyard
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catalog of parts and strategy plan
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composite house sections
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SEAHOLM INTAKE CINEMA + ANTHROPOCENE MUSEUM Intermediate Design IV Spring 2019 John Blood One of Austin’s most iconic structures, the Seaholm Intake facility once served to supply power to the city’s grids. It’s former program in tandem with its central location connect the building to land and water both physically and historically. Seaholm Intake bridges these two worlds (land and water) acting as an interstitial vessel, a ship in the landscape. The original structure, once hidden from the street, is now made visible to those passing along by adding a large 30’-0” tall pillar near the street. This “sail,” while not occupiable, provides visitors a visual landmark to locate themselves, acts as an icon for Austin’s Seaholm District, and provides a backdrop for photos. A large portion of the site is excavated to create an entry sequence on the first floor of Seaholm Intake which was once only accessible from the water’s edge. The earth is scultpted to form “the hold”, outdoor terraces which tier down to the building’s existing structure. This space is shaded from the south by the structure’s existing mass and acts as an amphitheatre open to the public. Seaholm Intake’s original structure is maintained while inserting programmatic elements throughout. Winding staircases and grated floors are reminiscent of nautical architecture. A mezzanine level, “the Crow’s Nest,” is added which houses the crystalline cinemas. These cinemas protrude out of Seaholm’s austere structure. The intervention creates a new realm for occupants to view film and engage space in all dimensions.
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process sketches
SEAHOLM INTAKE
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study models
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plans & rendered section
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renderings
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rendered section
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DREAMSCAPES FORMAL STUDIES Intermediate Design IV Spring 2019 John Blood Dreamscapes is an inquiry on the formality of the modern American cinema experience. These studies seeks to redefine how one views media and what these new spaces might begin to look like. Tasked to create “chambers for a collective dream experience,� I drew inspiration from film, fruit, and facist architecture. The Dreamscapes studies construct a filmic realm which exists somewhere between fantasy and reality.
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process sketches & model
DREAMSCAPES
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“frankensection” | drawing & model
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film reel oculus
hand crank
arcade
musical track
18 note steel comb
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“hell box�
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DENSITY AUSTIN APARTMENTS + THEATRE + GREEN PLAZA Intermediate Design II Spring 2018 Nichole Wiedemann Austin, in recent years, has seen rapid population growth; this unprecedented influx of residents created a housing crisis and demanded the city develop denser pockets of living. Density Austin is a mixed-use complex sited on Manor Road. This complex houses space to work, live, and play. Site constraints helped develop a language between buildings and allowed for a paseo to weave throughout the site. The buildings, while fairly simple in form, are derived from site extension lines and project their geometries onto the landscape of the site. Density Austin celebrates procession - guiding users from the busy Manor Road back to its quieter public plaza. Apartments have views that look directly onto the paseo and bring all users into this artistic, performative site. This studio started with an in depth study on social housing with a particular focus on Tatiana Bilbao’s social housing schemes in Mexico. Themes and ideas from Bilbao’s designs helped to develop formal strategies in my process.
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unit study models
arrive
dine
gather
relax
work
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6:55 am 7:25 am
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occupant & massing study
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manor road
paseo
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str eet
retail
retail
existing alley theatre
amphitheatre
retail
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cafe
apartments
poquito street
studio
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unit plans & renderings
1 bedroom
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apartments
cafe
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section
apartments
theatre gallery retail
amphitheatre
manor road
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TRIANGLE SCENIC DESIGN Hallsville High School Theatre Spring 2016 Shalem Johnson Based on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911, Triangle by Laurie Brooks, explores the immigrant experience and brings light to the “fire that changed America”. Sophie, a 16-year-old seamstress who died in the fire, haunts Malena, a modern Hispanic girl who is in conflict with her sister, Isabel. Sophie is filled with guilt because she did not save her sister, Rose, from the fire and now cannot find her. When Sophie, along with the ghosts of other dead factory girls, appears to her, Malena encourages Sophie to tell her story, never imagining that they will all be transported back in time to relive the tale. The stage design draws inspiration from the historic Asch Building, where the fire took place. Pylons rise from the stage like the structural columns in the original shirtwaist factory. They are dressed with foam core sleeves representative of terracotta tiles from the Asch Building’s facade. “Magic boxes” act as sewing machines, platforms, and other props throughout the play. These boxes are moved by the players as scenes shift to indicate changes in location. Barrels, ladders, blouses, and baskets are arrayed across the stage, constantly being used by the factory workers and represent debris during the fire scene. By the end of the play, the entire set is deconstructed and lays scattered across the stage to represent the collapse of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Triangle was produced by Hallsville High School Theatre for their 2016 Texas One Act Play competition. The show advanced to region, placing in the top 20 plays in the state. Ground plan, set, and properties scored “excellent” throughout the show’s 2 month run.
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concept sketch
TRIANGLE
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12’-0” pylon barrel 8’-0” pylon
step ladder
standing mirror
dress form
wood table
10’-0” pylon
raked platform
dress form magic boxes
ground plan & rendering
woven basket
wire basket
shelf
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8’-0” ladder
button basket
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magic box as sewing machine
8’-0� pylon
magic box as platform
magic box as collapsed building
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magic box diagram & elevation
standing mirror
shelf
raked platform
magic box
12’-0” pylon
10’-0” pylon
dress form
8’-0” ladder dress form
magic box
magic box
woven basket
barrel
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production photos
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A JOURNEY’S END SITE MONASTERY Ark x Site Competition Spring 2020 In collaboration with Alex Noaks At land’s end, one arrives to a place of contemplation. Sublime yet serene, the intervention straddles the threshold of land and sea, reaching out from the cliffs of Cape Espichel and towards the ocean, an infinite beyond. Ancient meets modern, where the dialogue between the two is ongoing. Modern understands, respects, and remembers ancient. When - or if - one is ready, they may enter the ruins of centuries past, submerging below and into the core of the fortress. Once inside, one is immersed in a site acutely aware of its history, allowing for a deeply intimate exploration that increases in its sacred nature as one penetrates further into its heart. Thus, it is truly apt for a title such as monastery. Isolated from our rapid, high-paced society, the intervention respects the notions of protection and safety, and rewards pilgrims with solitude and opportunities for reflection.
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rendering
A JOURNEY’S END
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view
dine rest reflect congregate
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AUSTIN CACE CENTER FOR THE ARTS + CULTURE + EDUCATION Intermediate Design I Fall 2017 Kory Bieg Located in the core of downtown Austin, Austin CACE is a multipurpose facility which is meant to serve Austin’s residents and visitors. The mid-rise structure provides a space that fosters the growth of the arts and sciences - encouraging the people of Austin to grow together. Nestled between two existing commercial buildings, this community center reclaims valuable land that was once wasted. The building’s form, both interior and exterior, is generated through repeated tessellations which create unique spacial conditions throughout. Open concept floor plans allow spaces inside to be rearranged to accommodate a variety of programs. Austin CACE is aggregated in a way that creates usable outdoor patios with views to the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas Campus. Discovering operations through a precedent analysis of Rojkind’s Nestle Chocolate Museum led to a strong operational logic that guided the project - aggregation and tessellation.
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field of operations
JACOB MIDDLETON AND MCKENZIE SOSA INTERMEDIATE DESIGN I KORY BIEG
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rendering & isometric drawing
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section perspective
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A SANCTUARY IMMIGRATION SANCTUARY + CULTURAL CENTER Intermediate Design III Fall 2018 Michael McCall Angel Island, often referred to as the “Ellis Island of the West”, is a politically charged site with a dark history. The Angel Island Immigration Station was constructed in 1905. Here, immigrants were inspected, interrogated, disinfected, and detained. The treatment given to these humans was dehumanizing and inhumane. Today, Angel Island is recognized as a California State Park, but the site’s haunted past is often overlooked. A Sanctuary is sited directly adjacent to the existing foundation of the island’s former administration building. The existing foundation is symbolic of the pain and suffering that occurred on this site while the sanctuary symbolizes hope and new beginnings. The procession within the building follows a defined progression from dark to light. Treating procession as performance, A Sanctuary is able to retell the dark history of the Angel Island Immigration Station. As occupants follow a journey towards the light, the site is able to reclaim the name of Angel Island. This project was conceived by doing a thorough precedent analysis of BNKR Architects’ “Sunset Chapel.” After extracting various design strategies, reapplying those strategies to this particular program, and developing a parti - this project was pushed to completeness.
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angel island
san francisco metro area
china cove
angel island
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administrative hub public bathrooms interior event space exterior event space contemplation space auditorium existing foundation
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structural axon
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rendered wall section
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Jacob T. Middleton jmiddleton@utexas.edu 1 512 364 7858
PROFILE Hello, I’m Jacob! I am a fifth year bachelor of architecture student at the University of Texas at Austin. Hailing from rural northeast Texas and growing up in the theatre, my background has provided me with a unique set of experiences which influence my design process. Some of my greatest abilities are in taking initiative, staying on schedule, and thriving in stressful environments. I have a strong affinity for cows, musical theatre, and 90’s alt rock.
• Coordinated with UT building managers to audit campus buildings • Trained new student hires • Managed IRRIS student associates • Updated UT building floor plans • Coded campus spaces for University funding
RECOGNITIONS University of Texas Presidential Scholar Fall 2016 - present
Matt Garcia Design - Austin, TX Architectural Intern Spring 2019
University of Texas Honors Program Fall 2016 - present UT School of Architecture Continuing Scholar Fall 2019 - present University of Texas Dean’s List Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
• Hand-crafted models of high-end residential projects • Self-paced projects • Communicated with project architect regarding design intents FRESH by Brookshire’s - Tyler, TX Cashier Summer 2018
Hallsville Dad’s Club Scholar Fall 2016 SKILLS • Rhinoceros 3D • Adobe Creative Suite • AutoCAD • Grasshopper • Cinema 4D • V-Ray • Lumion • Enscape
• Progress DD and CD sets to completion • Lead Rhino 3D research and development • Engaged in international conference calls • Create client presentations • Design for broadcast agencies in the US, Dubai, and China The Office of Institutional Research - Austin, TX IRRIS Student Supervisor Fall 2018 - Winter 2019
EDUCATION The University of Texas - Austin, TX Bachelor of Architecture ‘21 Fall 2016 - present
Digital
WORK EXPERIENCE Clickspring Design - Austin, TX Design Intern Summer 2019, January 2020 - present
Analog • Drafting • Sketching • Model Making • Wood Working • Concrete Casting • Watercoloring • Papier-mâché
• Opened and closed cash registers • Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise • Assisted in training new cashiers • Faced and stocked shelves, drink machines, and end-caps Thacker|Davis Architects - Longview, TX Architectural Intern Summer 2017 • Worked alongside marketing department on branding efforts • Assisted project architects during conceptual design phase • Traveled to active project sites, took on-site measurements • Completed DD and CD red-lines • Reviewed shop drawings • Added addenda to project documentation