Nate Tatham Portfolio



  
Multidisciplinary Architectural Designer and Artist. Drawing inspiration from the Arizona desert, I design architecture that emphasizes sustainability, local materials, and human-centered design. With a focus on blending innovation with tradition, my work seeks to create spaces that not only integrate seamlessly with their environment but also foster meaningful connections within the community. Through hands-on experience with artisanal crafts and sustainable practices, I strive to design buildings that honor their context while enhancing daily life.

Education:

   CAPLA, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
        Bachelors 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:

   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