I am a designer interested in exploring and expanding the realms of architecture and art. I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, graduating with honors from Cal Poly Pomona. I have worked in both interior design and architectural offices designing single and multi-family residences, offices, and commercial spaces.
TALLER, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Jr. Associate
Worked on the pre-design, schematic design, design development and
construction documentation of single and multi-family residences.
Designed site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, created 3D models
and renderings. Reviewed LAMC and CBC compliance and corresponded
with LADBS for plan check and permit submittals.
Michelle Gainer, Torrance, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Worked on the schematic design and construction documentation of
single-family residences. Designed floor plans, elevations, sections,
interior elevations, fixture and furniture layouts, material selection and
coordination and reviewed CBC compliance.
Michelle's Interiors, Manhattan Beach, CA, US, Jr. Designer
Aided in designing the interiors of luxury homes and commercial spaces,
designed floor plans, sections, interior elevations, and furniture layouts.
Aided in material, color, and fixture selection and coordination, hand drew
perspectives and created 3D computer renders.
Reuter + Reuter Inc., Torrance, CA, US, Jr. Architectural Designer
Assisted in the schematic design, design development, and construction
documentation of commercial and industrial buildings. Designed floor
plans, sections, furniture layouts, material selection and coordination,
reviewed CBC and zoning code compliance.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Graduated with Cum Laude honors
El Camino College, Torrance, CA, US, Architecture Transfer
A.A. in Fine Arts, Transfer student
Helme Fellowship 2020, Other
Select students were awarded the opportunity to develop a research book “Diverse City: Designing for Communities and Density” under Lawrence Scarpa
Design Village - Best in Show, 1st Place
Student teams from the Department of Architecture brought home three honors from the 2019 Design Village, a statewide competition hosted by the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For one weekend, April 26-28, about 400 students from 14 universities transformed nearby Poly Canyon into a temporary community of 52 shelters that honored the polytechnic philosophy of "learn by doing."
Design Village - People's Choice, 1st Place
Student teams from the Department of Architecture brought home three honors from the 2019 Design Village, a statewide competition hosted by the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For one weekend, April 26-28, about 400 students from 14 universities transformed nearby Poly Canyon into a temporary community of 52 shelters that honored the polytechnic philosophy of "learn by doing."
Tau Sigma Delta, Nomination
Inducted into the architecture honors society Tau Sigma Delta in 2019
Published Drawings, "Foundations of Architectural Design", Other
Drawings published in Robert Alexander's "Foundations of Architectural Design".
So Cal Gas Blue Print for Functional Sustainability, Honorable Mention
My Project, the Los Angeles State Historic Park Concert Hall, received an honorable mention at the So Cal Gas Blue Print for Functional Sustainability competition.
