I'm a designer and filmmaker who has work in the architecture, design and construction field for more than 30 years. I'm interested in urban planning, design and architecture in cities as it is moving towards a sustainable future. Looking to reimaging suburban sprawl into a multi-modal, equitable community with different urban typologies and infrastructure. Believes in innovating public open spaces of parks, courtyards, plazas and open air markets in the civic realm . Has worked on projects from set design, hi-end residential, tenant improvement, legalizing un-permitted ADU's, Multi-residential and commercial projects.
Has completed a full-feature documentary film exploring the parallels between Frank Lloyd Wright urban model Broadacre City and today's contemporary urban sprawl called Broad Minded City
Is currently looking for employment in urban planning and design field.
SIA Architectural Design, Woodland Hills, CA, US, Project Manager
- Managed multiple projects, including custom single-family residences, multi-residential developments, and industrial warehouses across Southern California.
- Collaborated closely with engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure code
compliance and resolve design conflicts.
- Proficiently used ArchiCAD for detailed architectural plans and 3D models, ensuring precise project execution.
D. Crosby Ross, Beverly Hills, CA, US, In-House Architect
- Served as an in-house architect for a Beverly Hills interior designer, overseeing high-end residential projects.
- Inspected architectural plans for alignment with interior designer's intent, conducted site visits, and provided interior design elements such as furniture, lighting, electrical, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, and finished details.
Eric Lloyd Wright & Associates, Malibu, CA, US, Associate
- Assisted and managed residential, multi-family housing, and commercial projects,
specializing in 3-D modeling presentation, design development, and construction
documents
Vadim M. Hsu, Architect, Santa Barbara, CA, US, Project Manager
- Managed commercial and residential projects in Santa Barbara, overseeing single-family residential projects for design review board approval and full-cycle
construction management.
Peter Becker Architect, Santa Barbara, CA, US, CAD Designer
- Contributed to construction details and 3-D modeling in a mid-sized office
specializing in high-end residential projects.
Charles Hefner Architect, Sherman Oaks, CA, US, Project Manager
- Handled custom residential projects in Ventura and Los Angeles County, producing construction documents and addressing plan check corrections.
California Straw Building Association, Santa Cruz, CA, US, Straw-bale Construction Workshop
A one-week building workshop in the construction of Straw bale at local neighborhood school focusing in sustainable construction, education and advocacy.
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA, US, California Tribes: The Chumash
Independent Native American study on the Chumash in Southern California focusing on the interdisciplinary insights of their culture, art, ceremonialism, adaptions, contributions, community relationships and comparative studies.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Playa Vista, CA, US, BArch, Architectural Design
Asian American Architects/Engineers Association Scholarship Award, 1st Place
Scholarship award for urban design in the Crenshaw Neighborhood, a predominately black neighborhood with a small contingency of Japanese Americans influence. The concept was to create a urban stage (plaza) by series of buildings in creating social space. It was during the LA Riots.
