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My interests lie in challenging conventional thinking of architectural form, space, and materials, with the conviction that through continuous curiosity and exploration architects can discover new and exciting relationships with our surroundings, and inspire those who interact with their built environment. By remaining open to new and unexpected ideas, architects can inevitably create the most natural and inspiring environments for the prosperity and well-being of others.
Experience
I received a Masters (Professional) degree from The Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA (2012), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University (2008). Over the course of my education and professional career I have acquired a resourceful set of architectural design skills which include 3D modeling, 3D rendering, digital fabrication, 2D architectural drafting, 2D presentation, model making, graphic design, construction documentation, construction administration, and project management. I have been fortunate enough to work for five highly respected architecture firms -- Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture in Chicago, Illinois, Belzberg Architects in Santa Monica, California, Gensler in Los Angeles, California, Yazdani Studio in Los Angeles, California, and I am currently employed at Gehry Partners LLP in Los Angeles, California.
Gehry Partners, LLP, Los Angeles, CA, US, Associate
Responsibilities:
Collaborated on several high-end projects in multiple phases including Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. Worked very closely with project designers and partners to document physical model designs through 3D modeling and technical drawing. Prepared documents for city permit approvals. Held various project roles including Project Team Member, Project Architect, and Project Manager. Prepared materials for client presentations and attended client meetings.
Projects:
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, California
125,000 SF (shell and core) addition to existing shopping center. Includes retail shopping, food and beverage.
Phase | Schematic Design
Project Role | Project Team Member
Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
500 seat concert hall designed for Youth Orchestra program. Includes administrative spaces, classrooms, choir room, practice rooms, and a re-configurable main hall for full orchestra and practice modes.
Phase | Concept Design
Project Role | Project Team Member
Private Residence | Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
3,900 SM (9 buildings) single family residential on 9 acre hillside site
Phase | Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents (Assist)
Project Role | Project Team Member
Southeast Los Angeles Cultural Center (SELA)
Los Angeles, CA
103,341 SF cultural center (14 buildings) on 10 acre site
Phase | Concept Design, Schematic Design
Project Role | Project Manager
Philadelphia Museum of Art Core Project
Philadelphia, PA
78,500 SF Renovation (11,500 SF of new exhibition space and 67,000 SF of public space) within existing structure
Phase | Construction Documents, Construction Administration
Project Role | Project Team Member
Philadelphia Museum of Art Auditorium
Philadelphia, PA
300 seat auditorium (New construction, addition to existing museum)
Phase | Construction Documents
Project Role | Project Team Member
San Vicente Office Building
Brentwood, CA
11,000 SF Office Building
Phase | Construction Documents, Construction Administration
Project Role | Project Architect
Burbank Studios
Burbank, CA
816,175 SF Office Building (2 phases)
Phase | Schematic Design
Project Role | Project Team Member
Facebook Seattle Phase 2
Seattle, WA
108,000 SF Office Tenant Improvement (5 floors in 10 story building) and 5,300 SF outdoor terraces (3 terraces)
Phase | Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
Project Role | Project Team Member
Facebook Seattle Phase 1
Seattle, WA
163,000 SF Office Tenant Improvement (4 floors in 10 story building) and 15,000 SF outdoor terraces (3 terraces)
Phase | Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration
Project Role | Project Team Member
Facebook East Campus Canopies
Menlo Park, CA
Re-design of 7 building entry canopies for existing Facebook Headquarters
Phase | Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration
Project Role | Project Architect
Facebook Menlo Park (MPK20)
Menlo Park, CA
432,661 SF Office Building with 10 acre rooftop garden
Phase | Construction Documents
Project Role | Project Team Member
Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design, Century City, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Responsibilities:
Developed 3D models, drawings, physical models and renderings for various projects in the design phases, prepared documents for competitions.
Projects:
Pyeongchang Speed Oval
Pyeongchang, Korea
Competition entry for speed skating arena for 2018 Winter Games
Phase | Concept Design, Schematic Design
Project Role | Junior Designer
C.J. Medical Research Facility
Seoul, Korea
Interior design for various spaces within core project
Phase | Schematic Design
Project Role | Junior Designer
Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Responsibilities:
Collaborated in teams on a 7.5 million square foot airport located in Incheon Korea. Played an integral design role on a 1.5 million square foot airport terminal competition in Changi, Singapore. Consulted with various engineers, rendering companies, as well as in-house designers in order to meet deadlines.
Workload included 3d modeling (Rhinoceros), Scripting (Grasshopper for Rhino), 2d drawing (AutoCAD and Illustrator), rendering (vRay for Rhino + Photoshop)
Projects:
Incheon Airport
Incheon, Korea
Design of Observation Deck and Retail Corridor
Phase | Schematic Design, Design Development
Project Role | Junior Designer
Changi Airport Terminal
Changi, Singapore
Competition entry for Terminal 4 of Changi Airport
Phase | Concept Design, Schematic Design
Project Role | Junior Designer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Assistant
Responsibilities:
Giving Tutorials on 2D representational techniques as well as 3D modelling and fabrication techniques using softwares such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photosho. Assisted students with design problems and technical issues
Gensler, Santa Monica, CA, US, Intern Architect
Responsibilities:
Collaborated in teams on an 18,000 seat NBA-size basketball arena in Shenyang, China. I also worked on a residential tower in Kioichio, Tokyo and a masterplan in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, all while reporting to project manager and registered architect Eric Stultz.
Worked on various stages of design including pre-design, concept design, schematic design, design development, and feasibility studies
Projects:
Shenbei Arena
Shenyang, China
Panelization of exterior cladding on 18,000 seat basketball arena
Phase | Design Development, Construction Documents
Project Role | Intern Architect
Kioichio Residential Tower
Kioicho, Tokyo, Japan
Curtainwall panelization study for 30 story residential tower
Phase | Concept Design
Project Role | Intern Architect
Playa Vista Masterplan
Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA
Residential and Mixed-use Masterplan Development
Phase | Pre-Design, Concept Design
Project Role | Intern Architect
BA Collective, Santa Monica, CA, US, Intern Architect
Responsibilities:
Worked closely with firm principal Hagy Belzberg on marketing packages for various award and magazine submittals. The work involved InDesign, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and Illustrator to draw diagrams, organize images for submittal packages, and describe the projects.
Worked on a small renovation for a residence in Los Angeles. Used Revit, Autocad, Illustrator to assemble a set of drawings which included Demo plans as well as new construction
Helped with any other work that needed done in the office when asked
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, Designer/Entry Level Architect
Responsibilities:
Collaborated in teams on large scale projects including the world’s next tallest building while reporting to a registered architect of 15 years. Worked on various stages of design including concept design, schematic design, and design development
Projects:
Crystal Center
Dubai, United Emirates
Residential and Mixed-use tower
Phase | Concept Design, Schematic Design
Project Role | Junior Designer
Superphase 01 and 02
Dubai, United Emirates
Residential and Mixed-use Masterplan Development
Phase | Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development
Project Role | Junior Designer
One Dubai
Dubai, United Emirates
Residential and Mixed-use Masterplan Development
Phase | Design Development
Project Role | Junior Designer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Masters, M.Arch1 | Department of Architecture and Urban Design
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US, Bachelors, Knowlton School of Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES GRADUATE DIVISION FELLOWSHIP 2009, Scholarship
UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES GRADUATE DIVISION FELLOWSHIP
2009 | University of Los Angeles | Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
MERLE ROBERT MAFFIT ‘23 Award for Outstanding Student Performance 2006, Award
MERLE ROBERT MAFFIT ‘23 Award for Outstanding Student Performance
2006 | The Ohio State University | Knowlton School of Architecture
