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As a recent graduate with a Bachelors of Architecture from NJIT, my interests in Architecture have been strongly focused in design as it relates to material innovations and construction methods, context, social aspects and inspired environments based in how we live. Throughout my work samples, there can be seen a strong sense of traditions with the clarity of structural solutions, implied tectonics, and importance of light and transparency, yet there is no restriction to the banal and superficial use of ‘light’ materials. The choice of materials stems not so much from an intention to guide the design of the forms, but to conform to the existing surroundings from a desire to compare similar materials, yet show the technical advances that have made possible new uses. My attempts have been to attain a sense of spatial immateriality as a consequence of the ‘particulate nature’ of the light, putting the attention focuses on the connection spaces; on the segments between inside and outside, and one room to the next.
With my studies and work experience, I also possess a great deal of experience with model making and 3D visualizations, fabrications, mill work experience with NJIT, Sea Dance Craftsman Inc. and the NJ Driftwood Players. With this, I have maintained an interest in ALL phases of design and document production, with a good eye for both presentation and detail design. I work well organically as a collaborative process or individually, both in and out of an office. On the whole I am well organized, work diligently, deliberately and passionately with all areas of design and presentation. I am energetic, learn quickly, solve problems easily, and thrive under tight deadlines. Through my work experience and time spent learning abroad in Rome, my design skills and capacities have truly begun to reach a more mature and sophisticated conceptual approach toward design and presentation.
Currently I am seeking a full time position and am eager to join an energetic firm with an appetite for material innovation so that I may acquire comprehensive experience in all the various specialized areas of practice and refine my professional judgment as an Architect.
Extra Languages:
Norwegian – basic skills of reading, writing and verbal communication
Activities:
PADI Dive Master
Member of the Plainfield Curling Club, NJ
Photography, Travel, and Adventure
Surfing, Skiing, Violin
Sea Dance Craftsman Inc., Leonardo, NJ, US, Contractor
• High-End Residential custom restorations, expansion, renovation + landscaping
• Consept Design + Construction Drawing preparation
• Physical Laybor in the shop and on location
NJ Driftwood Players, Cranford, NJ, US, Volunteer
• Graphic design for posters, fliers, and web
• Prop, set and lighting design
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Architecture
Throughout my schooling, I maintained a strong interest in urban design and development and material innovations as it relates to context. I have also acquired an extensive background in engineering and architectural theories of ancient to modern art through additional education such as..
• Summer 2009 Roma Summer – A four week Study Abroad program
Addition studies in...
• Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Urban Development and Planning
Design/Build Masonry Competition - all round design/build/presentation, 1st Place
Design/Build Masonry Competition
First place - all round best building design, masonry mockup, and presentation
Every spring semester, all NJIT second year architecture students are assigned a studio project to design a masonry building with a specific program. This competition included a refined design for a Hoboken, NJ public library and a fragment projected as a full-scale built mockup. The objective was for NJIT students to learn to work with skilled masons, develop construction details, select and estimate materials, and plan the actual construction of the mock-up. Upon completion, a verbal and graphic presentations were also held for the student body, critics, and 6 noteworthy judges.
Design/Build Masonry Competition - mockup design, 1st Place
Design/Build Masonry Competition
First place - best mockup design
This competition included a refined design for a Hoboken, NJ public library and a fragment projected as a full-scale built mockup. The objective was for NJIT students to learn to work with skilled masons, develop construction details, select and estimate materials, and plan the actual construction of the mock-up. Over the course of a single weekend in April, our team worked with an army of maronry journeymen to build the structure which lined the walkway leading to the NJIT Architecture Building. Upon completion, a verbal and graphic presentations were also held for the student body, critics, and 6 noteworthy judges.
Design/Build Masonry Competition - presentation, 1st Place
Design/Build Masonry Competition
First place - best presentation
This competition included a refined design for a Hoboken, NJ public library and a fragment projected as a full-scale built mockup. The objective was for NJIT students to learn to work with skilled masons, develop construction details, select and estimate materials, and plan the actual construction of the mock-up. Upon completion, a verbal and graphic presentations were also held for the student body, critics, and 6 noteworthy judges.
Our presentation included a complete story line of images, diagrams and line drawlings. This was illustrated with the help of "Ol' blue eyes", adding the careful addition color and style to portray a cohesiveness with the project to the surrounding city of Hoboken. The presentation was concluded with a short walk through video played aided with "Strangers in the Night" as a soundtrack.
