I am a multidisciplinary designer passionate about creating unique experiences at every scale. I am interested in pushing the boundaries of architectural design while constantly seeking innovative approaches.
Defining Humanity Non-Profit, Urban Designer
I am the lead designer for a homeless rehabilitation campus in Sacramento California. We are working with Homes4theHomeless to try and help address homelessness at the root of the problem and help residents stay off the street once leaving the campus. I also developed a series of design principles that can be applied to future homelessness projects.
The Illinois School of Architecture, Champaign, IL, US, Design Instructor
I was a design instructor for the sophomore studio in an architecture school, teaching a range of design-related skills. During this time, I prioritized the development of concepts and representation at varying scales, diverse ways of thinking and approaches to the design process and the ability of generating, refining and articulating concepts. I guided students in developing skills related to design representation, technical communication, and structural principles. Over the course of six semesters, I led students through analysis mapping exercises, abstract materiality exploration, and the design of spaces for specific programs, such as an art museum expansion and public market.
Gresham Smith, Tampa, FL, US, Architectural Intern
I worked in the corporate and urban design market assisting in the design of a performing arts expansion project in Tampa. I took part in concept charrettes of an arrival terrace pitching alternative designs and schematic design of the bistro and outdoor performance area drafting new layouts. I assisted in design development of the lobby, roof terrace and riverwalk where I modeled different elements and assisted with documentation. I also created a firmwide presentation on the impact this project has on place making in the public realm.
Gresham Smith, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern
I worked in the healthcare market assisting with construction drawing sets of medical office buildings, hospitals and renovations. I also created 3D models and renderings.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, MArch, Architecture
My first year I took part in the Highrise and urban habitat studio designing a skyscraper in Chicago, and a technology and performance studio designing a net zero community center in Rio de Janeiro. In my second year I took part in an urban and transportation studio designing a transit hub in Estonia, and an urban and landscape studio designing a framework to revitalize a community in Barcelona.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Masters, Urban Design
Some projects I worked on were mapping and analysis of Champaign, community engagement planning in Champaign and my capstone, where I designed a set of principles for a Sacramento site. These design principles can be applied to future homeless shelters at all scales.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, Bachelors, Architecture
My 6 design studios gave me experience in the structural fundamentals of design, relationship between program and people, comprehensive building design, relationship between enclosure and environment, historical preservation and adaptive reuse, and urban design and redevelopment. I competed in the solar decathlon competition designing a net zero single family residence and being a national finalist. I also was the president of the Milwaukee AIAS chapter for 2 years helping students bridge the gap between the professional and educational world.
Spring 2022 Design Excellence Award, Honorable Mention
With a jury composed of architects, educators and alumni from all over the world, my project in Barcelona, which was an urban revitalization of a community, won honorable mention in the urban/large scale category.
