Breathe. Move. Grow.
MODUX is a proposal for a new kind of urban mobility hub in Downtown Los Angeles.
Rooted in the theory of Metabolism and inspired by Japanese modular thinking, MODUX reimagines the Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station as a living, breathing system.
Designed with modularity, sustainability, and movement at its core, this project offers more than a transit solution — it becomes a dynamic urban ecosystem that adapts, evolves, and scales with its environment.
Where Ideas Take Shape
The design process began with exploratory sketches of an elevated transit system — an effort to bring public infrastructure into the light and integrate it more closely with everyday life.
These drawings were not immediate solutions, but provocations — asking better questions about space, flow, and human interaction.
The narrative of a living, adaptable structure began to take shape through this visual inquiry, well before any digital modeling was introduced.
CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION
TOP PLAN
AXON
MODUX SYSTEM
Water Flow
Hydroponic Growth
Filtration Process
Storage & Reuse
Water travels through the internal channels of the porous, bone-like structure, enabling vertical movement and slowing the flow.
Rainwater is collected across the canopy surface through its geometry, directing water toward structural channels embedded within the form.
Rain Collection
As water moves through, it nourishes integrated vegetation — mimicking a hydroponic system that supports climbing and air-purifying plants.
The interaction between water, roots, and planting substrate naturally filters impurities as the water moves downward.
Filtered water is collected in underground tanks and reused for irrigation or non-potable purposes like restroom flushing, creating a self-sustaining water loop.
Seven Petals of Regenerative Design
HEALTH +
HAPPINESS
PLACE
BEAUTY
ENERGY
WATER
EQUITY
MATERIALS
VISUALS
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ANIMATION
THe prototype
THe modux pod
MODUX POD is a modular autonomous
vehicle designed to deliver
services directly to the public
— from food and retail to wellness and civic engagement.
With a compact footprint and
adaptable chassis, each pod docks
seamlessly into the MODUX infrastructure
or operates independently within city streets.