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
Seven Petals of Regenerative Design
HEALTH +
HAPPINESS
PLACE
BEAUTY
ENERGY
WATER
EQUITY
MATERIALS
LOCATION
Little tokyo, Los Angeles
Located at a critical metro junction, this site was chosen for its cultural weight and its urban gaps.
Little Tokyo is full of life—but many small businesses here are struggling, and the infrastructure is disconnected from the people it serves.
MODU-X offers a new kind of urban anchor—flexible, inclusive, and regenerative.
402 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, California
mATERIALS
Cracked Glass
Solar Panel
Recycled safety glass repurposed for translucent facade panels; diverts waste from landfills.
Photovoltaic cells integrated into the roof, generating clean energy on-site for public use.
Locally sourced natural stone for paving and grounding surfaces; durable and low-maintenance.
Hybrid Alloy
Used selectively for foundational elements, made with low-carbon mix or fly ash substitute.
Concrete
Stone Tile
A fusion of recycled steel and brushed aluminum, balancing structural strength with lightweight cladding.
MODUX SYSTEM
Hydroponic Growth
Storage & Reuse
As water moves through, it nourishes integrated vegetation — mimicking a hydroponic system that supports climbing and air-purifying plants.
Filtration Process
Rainwater is collected across the canopy surface through its geometry, directing water toward structural channels embedded within the form.
Water Flow
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.
Water travels through the internal channels of the porous, bone-like structure, enabling vertical movement and slowing the flow.
Rain Collection
Visuals
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.