I recently graduated with a master of architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology, and prior to my studies at Georgia Tech, I completed a bachelor of landscape architecture degree from the University of Florida. I am passionate about the convergence of landscape and architecture and the blurring of distinctions between disciplines.
I have:
Front Inc, Brooklyn, Facade Consultant
Project Experience:
Notable:
- 30 Warren Street | Post Office Architectes (POA) w/ HTO Architect
- Coda at Tech Square | John Portman & Associates
- The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center | RE X w/ DBB
Other:
- 827-831 Broadway | DXA Studio
- Design Within Reach \ D-Form-A Architects (DFA)
- Google Campus | BIG / Heatherwick Studio
- Hermitage Modern and Contemporary Museum | Asymptote Architecture
- New Museum Expansion | OMA w/ Cooper Robertson
- One Bala Plzaz | McGillin Architecture Inc (MAi)
- The Tianjin Juilliard School | Diller Scofidio + Renfro
- University of Notre Dame Campus Crossroads | S/L/A/M Collaborative w/ HOK
- Wharton Academic Research Building | MGA Partners
- Zil Gateway Tower | Asymptote Architecture
BL Comanies, Meriden, CT, US, CADD Designer
Collaborated with engineers on structural details for five projects.
Assisted in production of as-built drawings, schematic design and construction documents.
Completed 3D models and digital renderings of facade materials for three projects and presented schemes to clients at meetings.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Graduate Research Assistant - Exhibition Design
Co-managing design and production team: setting priorities, scheduling deadlines, and deligating tasks.
Co-leading design refinement of architectural proposal through intense collaboration.
Assisting in space planning of gallery and 2D graphical representation of the project's narrative.
Consulting with digital fabricators in selection of materials and processes for production of architecture models. Designing and building 2 large-scale models, including a 1:1 mock-up, utilizing CNC milling, vacuforming, and thermoforming.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Academic Mentor - Career Discovery in Architecture
Presented tutorials on hand sketching, plan, section and elevation drawings, and model-making
Strengthened interest in architecture while chaperoning group of 18 high school students to local architecture firm and construction site.
Influenced development of conceptual understanding of space and design fundamentals.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Graduate Teaching Practicum - Modern Architecture and Art: An Introductory Design Workshop
Designed and presented tutorials on collage-making, hand sketching and plan and section drawings.
Conducted desk crits weekly with group of 8 non-architecture major students. Aided in development of design process and manual and digital drawing technique.s
Regularly led pin-ups and design reviews for class of 25.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant - Construction Technology and Design Integration II
Worked with professor to improve curriculum based on prior experience: Designed and implemented two new exercises to improve comprehension of site grading and wall assembly.
Conducted 1 on 1 consultations with students: taught representational conventions of wall sections, detail drawings and construction documents; helped determine proper construction methods and material detailing for each project; instilled importance of design integration with existing environments through site planning and construction, grading and drainage and construction technology
Evaluated student work
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant - Construction Technology and Design Integration I
Designed and implemented a weekly sketching exercise to develop students’ ability to represent material assemblies
Constructed 1:1 mock-up of platform framing to teach light frame wood construction
Evaluated student work
Niles Bolton Associates, Atlanta, GA, US, Architecture Intern
Produced renderings for two RFQ submittals.
Designed, coordinated and produced construction documents for bus stop at housing complex.
Assisted with coordination, production and revision of design development and construction documents for 10 multi-family and student housing projects.
Greg Cantrell, Inc., Kenner, LA, US, Landscape Architecture Intern
Conducted field measurements and documented existing site conditions for as-built drawings.
Assisted in conceptual landscape designs of roadway beautification projects.
Produced planting layout and site construction drawings including material quantity calculations.
Completed schematic design proposal for a residential pool/patio landscape project.
Johnson, Smith Architects P.A., Ocala, FL, US, Junior CADD Draftsperson
Completed schematic design, design development and construction documents and collaborated with client at conclusion of each phase for three medical offices.
Gathered field data and produced as-built drawings of four schools.
Built 3D models and produced digital renderings for educational, commercial and institutional projects
Assisted with bid packages, RFI’s, addendums, and shop drawings.
Organized and cataloged drawing sets for firm’s archives.
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Master of Architecture (3.5 yr)
The College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL, US, Associate of Arts, Drafting and Design Technology - Architecture
Vernon McCoy-William Shipley Scholarship, Scholarship
$7,000 awarded to a student participating in study abroad, who has demonstrated excellence in design
Graduate Cooperative Work Program, Other
Niles Bolton Associates paid full tuition and living stipend
Portman Studio Award, Honorable Mention
Finalist among 46 classmates in second year comprehensive graduate studio design competition
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Unit Masonry Competition, 2nd Place
Versa-Block with James Boyer, Sarah McConnell, and Maria Velasquez
National ASLA Student Design Award in Communications, Other
Award of Honor for landscapeinvocation.com with Marco Anchieta, Benjamin Boyd, and James Wheeler
Gilkey Fifth Year Student Professional Award, Award
Awarded to celebrate the character and dedication of a fifth-year student who has demonstrated love of and commitment to the profession
