I explore architecture and art through hands-on making. I work with earth, metal, wood, concrete, glass, textiles, and paint. I care deeply about material honesty. I am drawn to unapologetic structure, found objects with narrative, a disdain for veneers or finishes, and an affinity for the patina that is achieved with imperfection, weathering, and use.
I approach architecture as an archaeologist. I look for traces of history, materiality, and echoes of daily life and narrative. I believe these fragments, ruins, and the natural environment should be your guide when designing. I am interested in architecture and art that deeply listens to its surroundings and grows from what is already there. I want the work to leave something that seems like it has always belonged.
My practice is grounded in craft and shaped by the belief that architecture is a total work of art. I participate in the physical creation of my projects and view labor as inseparable from design. Each decision should be rooted in local contexts, shaped by local materials, and carried forward through human hands for a community to inhabit and enjoy.
EDUCATION
- CAPLA, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Five Year Bachelor's of Architecture (NAAB Accredited) · 2020–2025 - IUA, Barcelona, Spain
Study Abroad, Internship · 2024 - Cosanti Foundation Alumni, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Apprenticeship · 2019–Present
WORK EXPERIENCE
- KGD Architecture
Architectural Designer 1 · 2025–Present · Washington, DC, USA
Producing Revit documentation and design drawings across multiple apartment and mixed-use projects
Working through schematic design, design development, issue for construction and construction admin on market-rate, high-scale, and public sector residential multi use projects
Worked on construction administration, including submittal and RFI review and coordination with the contractors, architects and clients
Contributing to the historic redevelopment of public senior housing with the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA)
Solving programming and spatial-planning problems through sketches, diagrams, and quick design studies
Supporting project teams wherever needed across mutliple active projects simultaneously - Silence Please NYC
Hi-Fi Speaker Designer & 3D Product Developer · 2025, New York · New York, USA
Designed the Echo hi-fi speaker, a 3.5-way sealed MTM loudspeaker with custom 3D-printed face acoustic horn that featured in an exhibition at the Collectible Design Fair, New York 2025.
Led 3D modeling, iterative development, rendering, internal layout construction, and technical drawing production
- TaylorMade Barcelona
Architectural Intern · 2024 · Barcelona, Spain
Shadowed project mangement and client coordination along with site visits
Café + gallery adapted reuse redevelopment project, cultural design in the historic Gothic Quarter - University of Arizona
Wood & Metal Shop Supervisor · 2022–2023 · Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tool safety and workspace facilitation
Guided students on project assembly - 180 Degrees Design+Build
Architectural Intern · 2022 · Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Concrete, woodwork, and full design-build exposure
Earthwork and architectural warranty calls - Cosanti Originals — Bronze Bell Artisan Apprenticeship
Bronze Bell Artisan · 2021 · Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Sandcasting and patina work in metalcraft
Learned precision through embodied artisanal craft - Cosanti Originals
Tour Guide · 2020–2021 · Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Educated visitors on sustainable architecture
Developed skills in public speaking and design storytelling
Gallery Associate · 2019–2020 · Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Assisted customers, assembled bell displays, and managed gallery sales
Packed and shipped sculptural work with attention to detail - Cosanti Foundation
Earthcasting Workshop · 2019–2020 · Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Collaborated on the final Cosanti addition
Silt casting and rebar weaving with a communal spirit - Phoenix Art Museum
Fundraising Volunteer · 2014–2019 · Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Organized large-scale events and rallies
Promoted art-community engagement