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MICAH FLOYD
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
MICAH FLOYD Baltimore, Maryland 21251 | (240) 593-1561 | micahfloyd2016@gmail.com
Dear Innovative Architecture Firm, My name is Micah Floyd, a junior architecture student at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area and going to school in Baltimore, Maryland I have experienced how the built environment affects people positively and negatively. My current goal as an architect student is to integrate myself into the profession through an internship with an innovative architecture firm in order to grow as an emerging architect and exceed the goals that have been set by your firm. During this journey through architecture school I have used the city of Baltimore as my laboratory, I have enjoyed the community engagement aspect of architecture and the dialogue with people that live within the communities that we serve as architects. Housing, mixed use, and educational facilities are projects that I enjoy to execute individually and as a member of a team. During my experience of working with developers, architects, and contractors I have learned the importance of effective communication with professionals of different disciplines, how to handle schedules and making design changes during different stages of the design process. I enjoy working and learning within an urban setting, this offers me the opportunity to work with individuals that have a similar background as myself. I have included a resume and a portfolio that highlights my passions and interest within the field of architecture. Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to discussing in person more about myself and an internship opportunity that may present itself. Sincerely, Micah Floyd, AIAS
Micah Floyd
(240) 593-1561 | micahfloyd2016@gmail.com | issuu.com/micahfloyd Baltimore, Maryland 21251
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am an architecture student with hopes of improving urban issues through design. Proficient in AutoCad, 2D, and 3D modeling programs and I have experience with producing plans and schematics. I am looking to grow in the field of architecture and design through an internship with an innovative architectural firm.
WORK HISTORY
AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN 06/2018 to Present Turner Development LLC | Washington, DC Assisted in the process of redeveloping and preserving row houses in the Washington, D.C. area. Conducted site measurements and drafted floor plans and construction documents using AutoCad and Adobe Suite. Worked with architects, engineers and developers to resolve planning and construction issues in a timely manner.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Presentations and Public Speaking Teamwork 2D and 3D renderings AutoCad Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Revit Sketchup Hand Drafting Laser Cutting and Model Making
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 2016 to Present Architecture & Environmental Design Awarded Dean's List Honors 2016-2018. Joined the Morgan State University chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Current Recipient of the Harriet Tubman Honors Associate Award at Morgan State University. Elected to Secretary for the Morgan State University chapter of AIAS in 2018. Current 3.6 GPA Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, MD High School Diploma Graduated from the Science and Technology Program. Graduated with 3.47 GPA. Recognized for involvement in community service. Received numerous organizational college scholarships for academic achievement awards. Received the Delegate Darryl Barnes college scholarship. Member of the Student Government Association.
AFFILIATIONS CERTIFICATIONS
Member of American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success Completed the IESNA Fundamentals of Lighting Course
2016
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THE LITTORAL SPACE THREE BEDROOM
RESIDENTIAL- HYBRID HOUSING CIRCULATION CLASS: ARCH 301 Design III- Baltimore Housing INSTRUCTOR: Howard Mack SEMESTER: Fall 2018
TWO BEDROOM
ATRIUM SPACE This Hybrid Housing project explores innovative solutions for ROWHOME low-density urban housing using hybrids of the two common urban housing types, the Rowhouse and the Lowrise Apartment. In our groups, we investigated the spatial possibilities and proposed a hybrid housing type that combines features of both types of typologies. The user of the hybrid housing is both the young couple working from home and the couple with children. The block assigned to our group had the responsiblility to respond to the school, situated south of the site and also the library and park situated north of our site. The surrounding blocks were designed by another group in the project prior. We chose to respond to both sides of the site, allowing a connection between the two sides. The term Littoral refers to the region that is situated between two elements, in this project the elements are the school and the park/library. An atrium space that serves as a maker space connects both of these elements. This hybrid housing includes two-bedroom and three-bedroom units and two rowhomes, totaling 16 units. Each apartment unit has its own balcony, and the units orientated towards the south have their own private green wall and shutters. TOWNHOME FLOOR ONE (518 SF)
TOWNHOME FLOOR TWO (518 SF)
EXISTING LIBRARY
SECTION ONE (THROUGH ATRIUM CIRCULATION)
TOWNHOME FLOOR THREE (518 SF)
TYPICAL THREE BEDROOM
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RECEIVES CIRCULATION
FROM A BUSY BOULEVARD AND IS
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THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRAR
A CONNECTED PARK TO THE N
SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO RECEIVES CIRCULATION
AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHO
ADJUST FOR ASYMMETRICAL SITE COLLECTOR STREETS
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EASE CORNER TRANSITION
TO THE SOUTH
SCHOOL
VEHICULAR PEDESTRIAN
BACK STREET PER
PARK AND LIBRARY
THE SITE IS LOCATED TWO BLOCKS
A CONNECTED PARK TO THE NORTH
SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO
AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLLECTOR STREETS ADJUST FOR ASYMMETRICAL SITE
TO THE SOUTH
EASE CORNER TRANSITION THE SITE IS REASONABLY QUIET WITH SCHOOL
VEHICULAR
THE SITE BETWEEN TWO LA FRONT STREET PERSPECTIVE
GREEN SPACES, THE PARK AC
SOME NOISE INFILTRATION FROM THE
PEDESTRIAN
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THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRARY WITH
FROM A BUSY BOULEVARD AND IS
FROM THE LIBRARY AND T
NORTHERN BOULEVARD
PARK AND LIBRARY
SCHOOL’S GREEN SPAC
THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRARY WITH A CONNECTED PARK TO THE NORTH AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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TO THE SOUTH
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PARK AND LIBRARY
THE SITE IS LOCATED TWO BLOCKS
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GROUND LEVEL
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SITE
ADJUST FOR ASYMMETRICAL SITE
THE SITE IS REASONABLY QUIET WITH EASE CORNER TRANSITION SCHOOL
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT TYPE I (980 SF) THE SITE BETWEEN TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT TYPE II (945 S TWO LARGE GREEN SPACES, THE PARK ACROSS
SOME NOISE INFILTRATION FROM THE
FROM THE LIBRARY AND THE
NORTHERN BOULEVARD
SCHOOL’S GREEN SPACE
EXISTING
THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRARY WITH SCHOOL A CONNECTED PARK TO THE NORTH AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE SOUTH
THE SITE BETWEEN TWO LARGE
SECTION TWO (THROUGH APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES)
GREEN SPACES, THE PARK ACROSS FROM THE LIBRARY AND THE SCHOOL’S GREEN SPACE
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SITE PLAN
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LOBBY ENTRY
TOWNHOME ENTRY
TWO BEDROOM
RECEIVES CIRCULATION
ADJUST FOR ASYMMETRICAL SITE
MAKER SPACE 16’
8’
4’
2’ 1’
EASE CORNER TRANSITION
1/16”=1’- 0”
PARK AND LIBRARY
THE SITE IS LOCATED TWO BLOCKS
FRO THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRARY WITH
ROWHOUSE
FROM A BUSY BOULEVARD AND IS
A CONNECTED PARK TO THE NORTH
SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO
AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLLECTOR STREETS
TO THE SOUTH
TWO BED SCHOOL
VEHICULAR PEDESTRIAN ADJUST FOR ASYMMETRICAL SITE
BED
EASE CORNER TRANSITION
MAXIMUM BUILDING ENVELOPE
TWO BED
PARK AND LIBRARY THE SITE IS REASONABLY QUIET WITH SOME NOISE INFILTRATION FROM THE NORTHERN BOULEVARD
THE SITE IS BETWEEN A LIBRARY WITH A CONNECTED PARK TO THE NORTH AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE SOUTH
THE SITE BETWEEN TWO LARGE
THE SI
GREEN SPACES, THE PARK ACROSS
FROM
FROM THE LIBRARY AND THE SCHOOL’S GREEN SPACE
SCHOOL
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BED
THREE BEDROOM
CIRCULATION
TWO BED
LITTORAL
VEGETATION TWO BED
CIRCULATION
SAN
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM UNIT 1 (980 SF)
TYPICAL THREE BEDROOM UNIT (1,194 SF)
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM UNIT 2 (945 SF)
EXISTING LIBRARY
SECTION ONE (THROUGH ATRIUM CIRCULATION)
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT TYPE I (980 SF)
TOWNHOME FLOOR THREE (518 SF)
TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT TYPE II (945 SF)
SIDE ELEVATION (EAST)
SECTION TWO (THROUGH APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES) TYPICAL THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT (1,194SF)
TYPICA
EXISTING SCHOOL BACK ELEVATION (NORTH)
FRONT ELEVATION (SOUTH)
FRONT PERSPECTIVE
REAR PERSPECTIVE
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Typology- Density vs Diversity RESIDENTIAL- ROWHOUSES AND APARTMENTS BALTIMORE, MARYLAND CLASS: ARCH 301 Design III- Baltimore Housing INSTRUCTOR: Howard Mack SEMESTER: Fall 2018
Exploring the comparsion of the two common urban housing types, comparing the rowhouse and the lowrise apartment. By comparing these two typologies, we were be able to compare their density and diversity. Using the iterative design process to develop two iterations of a rowhouse and a lowrise apartment. We used the same given site to manipulate their spatial possiblities and variety. In order to develop our understanding of the two types of housing we studied a precedent of different rowhouses and how they are aggregated together. We also analyzed daylighting, program, and circulation through the space.
DIVERSITY ROWHOUSE 2
DIVERSITY ROWHOUSE 1
AGGREGATION
DIVERSITY ROWHOUSE 1
DIVERSITY ROWHOUSE 2
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
DIVERSITY ROWHOUSE 1
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LEVEL 3
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UP
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UP
LEVEL 1
CIRCULATION
DAYLIGHTING
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ATTACHED BUIDLING
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1 BD
UP
ALLEY
ALLEY
2 BD
1 BD
1 BD
DN UP
1 BD
2 BD
2 BD
1 BD
1 BD
STREET
LEVEL 1
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STREET
Morgan State University - School of Architecture and Planning - BSAED
GROUND LEVEL
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1 BD 1 BD
2 BD
3 BD
1 BD
2B
3 BD
Morgan State University - School of A
2 BD
DN UP
2 BD UP
1 BD
2
STREET
ATTACHED BUIDLING
1 BD
ALLEY
1 BD
3 BD
1 BD
TYPOLOGY Arch 301.003- 2018 Fall - Micah Floyd
DAYLIGHTING
N
STREET
1 BD
2 BD
2 BD
DN UP
SECTION A 1 BD
2 BD
SECTION B
1 BD
3 BD
3 BD
1 BD
1 BD
3 BD
3 BD DN
DN UP
UP
DN
1 BD
3 BD
2 BD
Morgan State University - School of Architecture and Planning - BSAED
LEVEL 2
Arch 301.003- 2018 Fall - Micah F
LEVEL 3
2 BD
2 BD
LEVEL 4
1 BD
3 BD
1 BD
DN
DN
STREET
BD
ALLEY
UP
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2 BD
UP
Morgan State University - School of Architecture and Planning - BSAED Arch 301.003- 2018 Fall - Micah Floyd
Architecture and Planning - BSAED
DN
1 BD
1 BD
1 BD
3 BD
STREET
DN UP
1 BD
3 BD
1 BD
SUN DIAGRAM
2 BD
1 BD
VISTA/ VIEWS
2 BD
3 BD 1 BD
UP
DN UP
1 BD
2 BD
2 BD
2 BD
SECTION PERSPECTIVE Morgan State University - School of Architecture and Planning - BSAED
REAR PERSPECTIVE Arch 301.003- 2018 Fall - Micah Floyd
APARTMENT MASSING MODEL
ROWHOUSE TYPE 2 SECTION MODEL
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HARLEM AVENUE PAVILION COMMUNITY- PARK PAVILION HARLEM AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND CLASS: ARCH 202 Design II INSTRUCTOR: Calvin McCargo SEMESTER: Spring 2018
While exploring and conducting a site analysis of a lot that stands on Harlem Avenue in Baltimore, MD, spatial moments and textures of materials were captured on and around the site. The final three perceptions displays the connection that natural elements have with structure, the contrast of different materials that display the rhythm and chaos of the site. I explored the density and sparsity of the arrangement of natural elements. Working with Landscape Architecture students, the vegetation and circulation were studied and analyzed. This research lead to the redevelopment of the site to correspond with human and natural interaction. From the extractions and abstractions of spatial moments and textures that displayed connection and void, these elements were integrated into a concept through the use of a bridge to connect the site to the pavilion and incorporating voids in the facade which allowed natural lighting into the picnic area.
HARLEM AVE AND DENISON ST
PHYSICAL MODEL
DENSITY
CONNECTION
RHYTHM
ABSTRACTIONS (DENSITY, CONNECTION, AND RHYTHM)
Site Extractions
Site Photo SITE Key ANALYSIS
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Denison ST - Using Vegetation to create and direct movement. - Site opens to harlem Ave for street entry.
Vegetation
Site 1
Micah Floyd Arch 202 Professor McCargo Spring 2018
- Pavilion space created by the vegetation areas. - Stream bed to help with drainage.
Vegetation Site 2
Vistas and Human/Auto Views
Circulation and Approach
North Elevation
st Elevation
East Elevati
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JOSHUA TREE VISITOR CENTER NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA CLASS: ARCH 202 Design II INSTRUCTOR: Calvin McCargo SEMESTER: Spring 2018
For this competition we were asked to develop and design a visitors center for Joshua Tree national park that embodies the goal and aesthetic of the national park. To begin developing our visitors we studied other visitors centers, both international and domestic and analyzed how they organized their programs and designed their surrounding sites. We had the opportunity to visit one of our selected precedents in order to physically experience the space and analyze the design and site. The design goal entering the development phase was to create a visitor’s center that influences the procession of daily visitors while responding to the surrounding site. During my research I discovered a relationship between different types of movement experienced on the site. The native people traveled to the Colorado river from the Joshua Tree park land for a new home, water movement due to the swale on the east region of the site, and the daily visitor traffic on the landscape. Developing a circular building influences circulation and views of the rock formations. The sloped roof opens up to the surrounding landscape and the design’s simplicity yields importance to the beauty of the rock formations and surrounding Joshua Trees on the site.
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION
North Elevatio
South Elevatio SITE PLAN
Trellis Perspective (3)
Main Entry Perspective (4)
Refreshment Perspective (5)
Educational Exhibit Perspective (6
FRONT ELEVATION
West Elevatio
REAR ELEVATION
PROGRAM
ROCK FORMATIONS
CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION
ENTRANCE AND SHADED AREA
ATRIUM / CONNECTIONG
DRAINAGE
ROCK FORMATIONS
VIEW OF CAP ROCK
SWALE
MASSING
CIRCULATION
PROGRAM
GRID
STRUCTURE