My work is fueled by my substantial interest in place-based, regional design and the poetics which drive a person to partake in architecture.
Lantern Journal, Kansas City, MO, US, Design Editor
Lantern Journal is an academic journal focused on collaboration of minds. I work as a co-editor, the design editor as well as the graphic designer & publication coordinator for the journal.
Inaugural issue (Volume I, Issue 1) was released in the Spring of 2012 with subsequent issues at the equinoctes and solstices. The first issue of Volume II (VIIi Ritual) is to be published on the Vernal Equinox.
LIONarchitecture, Kansas City, MO, US, Owner/Partner
LIONarchitecture is a design practice based on the creation of a new/old lexicon of architecture
through the study of the human response to the conditions of the planet.
Pendulum, Kansas City, MO, US, Designer
My role at Pendulum was Lead Designer, Project Manager on many local projects. I also offer Project Management support on many sports and other projects around the country.
Blackbird Design Studio, Kansas City, MO, US, Designer
Designer at Blackbird Design Studio. Tasks at blkbrd included Design Conceptualization, Documentation, Client interaction, Graphic Design, Website Design, Product Design and Photographer.
Tompkins Architects, Kansas City, MO, US, Lead Designer
I worked as Lead Designer for various office design, residential, health care and governmental projects. I have and continue to work on all phases of design om concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
360 Architecture, Kansas City, MO, US, Staff Designer
During my time at 360, I worked on all phases of design from concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. I managed and designed on small design projects such as restaurants and worked with large and small design teams on private sports clubs, commercial, religious, large scale sports facilities, graphics as well as custom furniture and fixture design.
AB design studio, inc., Santa Barbara, CA, US, Intern
At AB I created models and early design phases for residences in Santa Barbara and San Francisco.
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, US, BArch, Architecture, Planning & Design
Achieved a 5-year NAAB accredited degree in a design-centered curriculum of professional and critical
discourse reinforced by liberal studies.
During my time at KSU, I began my search for the foundational responsibility of architecture and the
philosophy behind an honest creative process. This lead ultimately to a search for a more poetic architecture.
Exhibition at the Nelson Atkins, Other
Speaking and work exhibition at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in March of 2013 discussing the qualities of Home.
Best Un-Built Project - ‘Urbavore Farm’, 1st Place
A regional Architecture and Design award for the Midwest Region. Currently under construction.
Top Selected Project, Other
Urban Green-House Project
Exhibited at the Gallery MC - New York, New York (May-June 2012)