Detail oriented designer with 8+ years working in architecture, furniture design, fabrication and facade design. I feel that great design starts with an understanding of materials, components, and assemblies.
Over the course of my career, I have sought innovative design solutions to realize complex projects in Architecture, Art, Interior Design and Furniture Design. I draw on a diverse set of skills including parametric modeling, digital fabrication, and traditional wood and metal working. I am also currently pursuing my architectural license.
Freelance, Brooklyn, NY, US, Facade Designer
-Working on long term projects through multiple stages of development with clients including: Neme Design Studio, Camber Studio, Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering, Charles Calcani Architects, Place + Making Architects.
- Led the design and production of a multimillion dollar public art installation at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
- Consulted on high end facade design proposals including a new science building for the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and YouTube’s new corporate campus in California.
- Developed detailed shop drawing sets and fabrication drawing tickets for large-scale facade installations including the Los Angeles Airport’s new airtrain extension.
Laufs Engineering Design, Long Island City, NY, US, Facade Designer
- Lead Technical Designer on complex facade projects including Frank Gehry designed residence, Nike’s NY Flagship Store, and Diller Scofidio designed interior.
- Developed technical shop drawing packages for overall facade systems as well as detailed fabrication drawings for individual facade components.
- Coordinated between contractors, suppliers, and consultants to accomplish client’s goals on schedule and within budget.
MADE Design/Build, brooklyn, Fabrication Manager
- Leader of fabrication department, managing estimates, budgets, purchasing, and coordinating projects at various scales.
- Responsible for team that conceptualizes, prototypes, and produces over 50 custom high-end furniture and millwork commissions annually.
- Implemented new system to streamline shop facilities and protocols, resulting in advanced production efficiency and capacity to bring new projects to fruition.
- Acted as in-house consultant to architectural design staff on constructability and detailing of upcoming projects.
SITU Fabrication, Brooklyn, NY, US, Fabrication Designer
- Chief designer and team lead for high-profile projects including Audemars Piguet’s international trade booth at Art Basel and Teresita Fernadez’ 2015 installation at Madison Square Park, as well as a team member on James Turrell’s sculpture in the Soros NY office.
- Advanced from fabricator and CNC operator to senior level fabrication designer.
- Incorporated Grasshopper and other parametric modeling techniques to create intricate 3D models and automate fabrication processes.
- Developed construction and fabrication details to rationalize the assembly of non-standard geometric forms.
- Collaborated directly with clients to realize their creative visions into buildable designs and creatively solve complex spatial problems for multi-million dollar projects.
Olollo, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager
- Acted as liaison between multiple teams of subcontractors and vendor
professionals to ensure alignment and success of large-scale productions.
- Spearheaded use of new CNC technology for more precise custom furniture components.
Hamilton + Aitken Architects, Intern
Experience included onsite surveying and documentation of mechanical/electrical
systems, drafting of construction documents, and formulating design proposals for new projects. During my time at the firm, I was able to work on a variety of different project types and work through projects at various stages, from their conceptual design proposal to their finished construction.
Thesis Honors, Award
Thesis Honors are awarded to 12 students from a graduating class of 100. The award signifies excellence and achievement with a thesis project, and is accompanied by a review from special guest jurors.
