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 that contain stories, a disdain for veneers or finishes, and an affinity for the patina that is achieved with imperfection, age, and use.
I approach each project like 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
Bachelor's of Architecture (NAAB Accredited)
2020-2025
Institute for American Universities, 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
Silence Please NYC
Custom Speaker Designer & 3D Product Developer, 2025, New York, New York, USA
- Designed a hi-fi speaker with 3D-printed face acoustic horn
- Led 3D modeling, rendering, internal layout construction, and technical drawing production
TaylorMade Barcelona
Architectural Intern, 2024, Barcelona, Spain
- Assisted the project manager with site visits
- Café + gallery redevelopment project, cultural design in the 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, 2021, Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
- Sandcasting and patina work in metalcraft
- Learned precision through embodied artisanal craft
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