Architecture has a responsibility for being perceptive and empathetic. Great design has the potential to transform realities, communicate imperative questions and set stages for the craft of lasting relationships. The beauty in the realization of our inter connectivity- that we become who we are because of who we all are- has the power to heal the scars of apathy and humanize the world with empathy.
With my designs I seek to sculpt synergic relationships among people, contexts and landscapes.I take great joy in synthesizing problems and dreaming about solutions that will make life for all healthier and
simply a little happier.
Lendager Arkitekter, Copenhagen, DK, Intern Architect
Participated in a variety of tasks which primarily focused on the conceptual design of of "Resource City" in Neastved, Denmark.
Participated in a competition for a sustainable church in Tana Bru, Norway. Contributed to the development of the vision and concept for the adaptation of a large factory complex in Neastved, Denmark to be transformed into an up-cycling center that seeks to benefit from the opportunities of an industrial ecology. Involved closely in the design and planning of the first offices in this larger project as well as a small neighborhood park that will be built in spring of next year.
The University of Washington, Seattle , BArch, Architectural Studies/Honors
Arkitektskolen i Aarhus, Aarhus, DK, BArch, 5th Semester Exchange Student
-'Pariticpated in the inflatable structures workshop and the design and building of an " inflatable aarhus"
- A research-by-design project on climate responsive coverings based on the structural principle of tensegrity.
- A workshop on regenerative architecture and sustainable design
Architecture Departmental Honors, 1st Place
Graduated with a 3.6 GPA and completed a research project on the study of the structural and theoretical principles of membrane inspired my lightness and based on tensegrity.
Murcutt / Australia Studio Participant March 2014, 1st Place
Selected to take part in a master's degree studio lead by Pritzker Prize laureate and juror Glenn Murcutt. The studio began with an intensive on-site design workshop in the Marie Short Farm in Kemspey, New South Wales. Emphasis was placed on sustainability, site appropriateness and responsiveness and detail development.
Scan|Design Fellowship + Scholarship Scan|Design Foundation, 1st Place
Fellowship membership and tuition award for a semester studying in the bachelor degree program at Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark.
Architecture Departmental Honors, 1st Place
After two years of participating at the ACE ( Architecture Construction and Engineering) program as a mentee was awarded a scholarship based on my development and potential in the field of architecture
