I am a graduate of the college of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. Creative design has always been a driving passion of my life. Whether it be artistic, illustrative, graphic or, most recently, architectural; design has been one of the constants in my life experience. To me architecture is the physical representation of an amalgamate of all forms of design, and through my time at CALA and abroad I have gained the tools and understanding needed in order to actively participate in the conceptualization and subsequent physical realization of architecture as experiences in design.
Foundation Architecture + Construction, Santa Monica, Junior Architect
Work directly with firm principal on all stages of architectural design:
-Development of project schematic design, including presentation images and drawings.
-Development and creation of working drawings and construction and permit drawings.
In house 3d modeling and rendering.
-Creation of conceptual, photo realistic and presentation visuals.
University of Arizona, BArch, Architecture
The BArch program at the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is a fully NCARB accredited 5 year program. The program includes and core design studio course every semester, as well as theoretical and practical classes, including structural design, programming, mechanical systems, construction documents and architectural history. The program is reinforced by the University of Arizona's general education program. Finally the program culminates in a year long individual Capstone project and presentation.
Below is a breakdown of all architecture related courses:
DESIGN STUDIO
Basic Drawing Skills, Abstract Design Principles, Land Ethics,
Project Tectonics, Integrated systems, Design Build.
DRACHMAN DESIGN BUILD
Hands on build project. On site project resolution, material and construction managnment.
Interaction with outside contractors and material providers.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Emphasis on Autodesk Revit, IBC and ADA research, development of project specifications,
material assembly and detailing, Final Product: Full set of Working Drawings.
DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Development of techniques used in transmitting and portayal of architectural design itentions and ideas.
Autodesk AUTOCAD, Autodesk VIZ, freehand drawing and rendering.
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY: Structures
Development of Structural reasoning, Structural design principles, understanding of force load
and distribution. Woodworking, Metalworking and welding.
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY: Environmental Control Systems
Course emphasis on sustainable design, active and passive systems, development of
understanding through case studies and practical testing of design strategies.
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY: Materials and Methods
Study of traditional and emerging construction materials and their assembly, education through
case studies and hands on building.
SITE ANALYSIS AND PROGRAMMING
Course emphasis on site analysis strategies, their development, organization and presentation.
Development of program requirments and communication bewteen owner/architect.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
Course Emphasis on historical evolution of Architecture around the world, from antiquity to contemporary.
