Education

University of Michigan,  Taubman College (2013 - 2015)

Master of Architecture

 

University of Minnesota (2009 - 2013)

Bachelor of Science in Architecture  

Sustainability Studies Minor                                                          

 

International Educational Exchange (01-05 / 2012)

A study abroad term for the third semester in Bachelor of Science program


Publications

Awards

Exhibitions

 

Storefront for Art and Architecture (02 / 2016)

‘Dustification’ thesis project awarded honorable mention in ‘Taking Buildings Down’ Competition

 

Cloudz Watching (09 / 2014)

‘Porous Folds’ project featured on design blog: cloudzwatching.tumblr.com

 

Annual Architecture Student Exhibit (03 / 2014)

A week long exhibition at the University of Michigan featuring selected student design projects

 

THERE Journal of Design, Volume 6 (2010)

Design project published in University of Minnesota College of Design publication


Skills

Digital Drafting                                                                                   

Autodesk AutoCAD

 

3D Modeling 

Rhino, Vray

 

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel, Powerpoint

 

Digital Fabrication 

Laser Cutting, Zund Cutting


Kennedy and Violich Architecture, Boston MA

Junior Architectural Designer (2015 - 2017)

Vanserg Hall, Harvard University, 6,500 GSF renovation of classrooms and common space

Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, 25,000 GSF space planning study and schematic design

Gallaudet University, design competition 

Saugus Housing Project, housing research  and concept design

Quincy Parking Garage, material research and concept design

 

Studio Ijeoma, Brooklyn NY

Fabrication Assistant (07 / 2017)

Prepared files for CNC material cutting, helped with details and design decisions during construction, and organized team during on-site assembly of an installation titled ‘Heartfelt’ at The Lab, 2017 Panorama Music Festival

 

Alibi Studio, Detroit MI

Project Manager & Designer (06-09 / 2015)

Designed, planned, and installed an installation titled ‘Double Hung’ for the Architectural League of New Yorks 2015 Beaux Arts Ball 

Assisted in the design and creation of an installation titled ‘Dead Wire’ for an exhibition in Lille, France

Prepared concept diagrams in a RFP for the American Dance Institute

 

Harris Architects, Palatine IL

Architectural Intern (06-08 / 2013, 06-08 / 2014)

Created 3D models and schematic plans for promotional material 

Assisted in the preparation of design development documents and construction documents

Work

Experience 


Architectural Representative Committee

2-Year M. Architecture Liaison (2013 - 2015)

Voiced concerns of students in the 2-Year M. Architecture program to faculty members at weekly meetings

Established a channel for students to express and act upon their academic, social, and global interests

 

American Institute of Architecture Students

Special Events Coordinator (2012-2013)

Planned for AIAS-MN chapter to attend the biannual Midwest Quad conferences and annual Forum conferences

Organized registration, applied for grants, established budget, and made hotel and transportation arrangements

 

 

 

Leadership

Involvement