Originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana, Calvin discovered his love of architecture and design at an early age. He grew up in a large family of artists and designers and fell comfortably into that mindset very quickly. Growing up in Natchitoches instilled a sense of historic preservation that shows in his work, but can transition to modern designs seamlessly. Calvin left Natchitoches to attend Tulane School of Architecture and graduated with a Master of Architecture degree with a minor in Urban Design in 2017. During his time at Tulane, he studied abroad at DIS in Copenhagen, Denmark for a semester studying urban design, architecture and furniture design.
Calvin has worked on projects of varying sizes and has even led teams for larger programs and designs, including single family residential, university work and restaurants. He has cultivated respectful working relationships with numerous regulatory agencies, including the Vieux Carré Commission, National Park Services and State Historic Preservation Office.
studio^RISE, New Orleans, LA, US, Principal | Architect
Licensed Principal Architect specializing in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Historical Tax Credit, Historic Remediation & Architectural Visualization, Social Media Management, Graphic Design.
studio^RISE, New Orleans, LA, US, Associate | Architectural Designer
Specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Historical Tax Credit, Historic Remediation & Architectural Visualization, Social Media Management, Graphic Design.
Zach Smith Consulting & Design, New Orleans, LA, US, Head of Design
Specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Historical Tax Credit, Historic Remediation & Architectural Visualization.
Williams Architects, New Orleans, LA, US, Project Manager | Architectural Designer
Specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Historical Tax Credit, Historic Remediation & Architectural Visualization.
Office of the University Architect, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, Intern Architect | Designer
Field Verification, Renovation Planning, Info-Graphic Design, Intern Coordinations
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, MArch, Architecture
5 Year Intensive M. Arch track with thesis year, specializing in conceptual design, hand drafting, parametric & computational design, digital & physical architectural representation (model making, sketching, renders), spatial & urban design. With a minor in Urban Studies.
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, BArch, Architecture
5 Year Intensive M. Arch track with thesis year, specializing in conceptual design, hand drafting, parametric & computational design, digital & physical architectural representation (model making, sketching, renders), spatial & urban design. With a minor in Urban Studies.
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture
Study Abroad program focused on urban studies and architecture. Minor focus in furniture design and urban sketches.
Natchitoches Central High School, Natchitoches, LA, US, High School, College Prep
In depth art studies and historical studies in architecture, art techniques and digital media. National Honor Society, BETA Club, Art Club, Valedictorian, 13 years Perfect Attendance, Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Recipient.
Tulane Freshman Portfolio Book Award, Award
Awarded the School Dean's book of choice for outstanding portfolio design and content from freshman year.
