Gensler, Washington, DC, US, Intern Architect
Collaborated with academia and professionals in Thailand to research conditions of Bangkok’s slums; Designed a modular and environmentally sustainable system that could be used to build community centers and housing; Produced and edited a promotional video documenting the project for fund-raising; Wrote an article and designed graphics for a book to be published on the project
Kounkuey Design Initiative, Nairobi, KE, Intern Architect
Designed and built a playground, kiosks and outdoor furniture with engineering consultants from Buro-Happold; Led community workshops to advance design process; Designed logos and marketing strategies for the businesses we were seeding; Surveyed a flood-zone site and produced concept drawings and renderings based on observations and discussions