ALEXANDER J MICHL

portfolio of architectural motion and stills

CRBT First Avenue

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

West Des Moines Boathouse

West Des Moines, Iowa

Douglas County Libraries

Castle Rock, Colorado

Ellis Golf Clubhouse

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SubZero Bakke Center

Madison, Wisconsin

Prairie Ag

Prairie Agriculture

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library

As a center for gathering, life-long learning, and discovery, the new Philip & Jerry Miller Library in Castle Rock, Colorado, simultaneously complements the aesthetic of other buildings in the seven-location system while also imbuing a design and presence unique to its surroundings and community. The new library meets the urban edge to establish a civic presence and reveal program spaces within to both vehicles and pedestrians as a gateway to the rapidly developing downtown. By interweaving natural textures and biophilic elements to merge indoor and outdoor spaces, the library creates a distinct sense of place in a changing downtown.

Rudd Public Library

Rudd, Iowa

Krause Gateway Center

Des Moines, Iowa

Vibrant Music Hall

Waukee, Iowa

Legacy Bridge

West Des Moines, Iowa

CRBT 1st Ave 2.0

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Prairie Agriculture

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SubZero Euroconcepts

Beverly Hills, California

Iowa Hall

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Marion Fire Station No.1

This two-level 21,200-square-foot fire station in a rapidly growing community reduces response time, establishes a strong and transparent civic presence, and uses biophilic design principles to support fire fighters physical and mental wellness.

The plan and massing is anchored by a two-story apparatus bay. Full-height glass doors on both the north and south elevation maximize daylight and establish a connection to the community. Extending east, shou sugi ban wood, which is charred using controlled fire, wraps the living and office spaces to add depth, texture, and contrast with the smooth plane of the glass.