I am a fifth-year Architecture student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Minor in Sustainable Environments.
Growing up in Puerto Rico and Southern California, I have always been drawn to nature and traveling and experiencing different cultures. This background encouraged me to participate in two extended education experiences through Cal Poly; one in Florence, Italy and one in San Francisco. I gained valuable, diverse education and work experience, which has inspired my current thesis research about urban design and quality of life in New York City.
I have always expressed my creativity through art and mixed media, and I continue to do so through architecture. In my personal projects, and in relation to my architectural interests, I enjoy exploring ceramic sculpture, painting, photography, and mixed media art. I am especially interested in materiality and sustainable application, commercial/public and residential work, city development and urban design.
BROCKITECTURE, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Architectural Intern/ Junior Designer
Extensive experience in custom single family residential and renovation
Hands on construction process and assembly at site and construction visits
Promoted in 6 months with increased responsibility in design and client relations Led project development through drafting and 3D modeling
Young Ayata, New York, NY, US, Shadowship Intern
Research assistance on spatial relationships in physical and digital 3D models
Model-making and implementation of photogrammetry software
Lundberg Design, San Francisco, CA, US, Architectural Intern
Emphasis on residential and commercial projects with custom fabrication
Worked efficiently in a virtual setting and maintained effective communication
Contributed to project conceptualization for design strategies
Gained greater understanding for the construction process through site visits
James E. Armstrong Architects, Ventura, CA, US, Architectural Intern
Improved office’s project representation through hand drawings and renderings
Participated in overseeing construction sites from ground up to finish
Recorded and provided accurate existing building conditions
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
I am graduating in 2022 with a BArch and a Sustainable Environments Minor. Through Cal Poly, my studies have been focused through a hands-on approach and technical lens.
I took a strong interest in furniture design and fabrication, competing in two competitions at Cal Poly, and being recognized for an award for one project.
My Sustainable Environments Minor was motivated by my passions for ecology, urban design, and sustainable building design. My thesis applies this thinking to the context of unused sites in New York City, and aims to use these spaces for public social and waste management programs.
AIA Central Coast Student Design, Award
Recognized for "Excellence in Design and Presentation" of thesis project, "The Intermediate City." The project was selected by faculty at the annual Cal Poly Architecture thesis exhibition and submitted to a jury of AIA Central Coast Chapter members.
RRM 100% Pure, Award
Recognized for a submission to the annual Vellum Furniture Design Competition, hosted by Cal Poly Architecture and Vellum Architects. The piece was awarded for complete design and execution by the student, with especially innovative design, creative material application, and excellent craft.
