2024 Portfolio

Sector 22 High

Safe Space

Involvement

Bachelor of Architecture

University of Houston - Class of 2022

MOODY NOLAN INC

Houston, Texas

Project Coordinator June 2022–Current

Bethune Empowerment Center Phase Two

• Coordinated Design Development and Construction Documentation Set with Project Architect to renovate original building.

• Designed interior spaces to code and accessibility standards.

• Visited site to document existing conditions.

• Produced addenda issue under Project Architect.

Dallas County Mesquite Government Center

• Executed construction documents under the lead of Project Architect.

AIA Houston

CoAD Hines Scholarship

Sorry I’m in Studio. Associate Member of the Year

NOMA

of the Year

SKILLS

Actively pursuing Licensure

Eight week leadership development course for AEC Industry Certificate of Completion Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Lumion, Adobe Suite, Procreate, Concepts

Photography, Augmented Reality Visualization

• Detailed interior elevations along with the Interiors Team.

CAUDELL RRD

Houston, Texas

Designer I June 2021–May 2022

Focused on restoration and renovation projects of Single Family Residential.

• Designed interiors under the supervision of Design Lead.

• Lead production of the construction documents.

LEADERSHIP

Institute of Architects | Houston

Sector 22 High School

Location : Chandigarh, India

Typology : High School

Chandigarh, Sector 22

Working in Sector 22 of Chandigarh it is seen how modernism has overcome the culture of India. This city is heavily influenced by Western culture and architecture. In response of studying the Sector 22 High School an expansion of the program, improvement of the circulation and ventilation were elements that needed to be incorporated into the project. While my concept was not to “make the project more Indian”, I sough to break away the modern architecture by removing spaces to create better access to ventilation and circulation. While also creating outdoor areas to activate the overall site.

White Squares and Yellow Things

In the Urban Plan there are two major elements shown. The Yellow spaces denote the site and activities or inner courtyards created. The Blue reveals the over spanning canopy that protects the classrooms, but exposes the courtyards to the sky. The construction of the canopy uses a colorful skin system that represents the community and their culture into the project. While becoming a shading system for the site and classrooms, creating a comfortable environment that relies less on energy needed to cool the spaces.

The existing second floor plan with some operations and the single courtyard.

22 HIGH SCHOOL

Operation to existing structure. Replacing some classrooms with balcony spaces. Also an addition of a ramp.

ADDITION PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM

Stage

Library

Study

Cafe Present

Present

Showcase

SHOWCASE COURTYARD

Safe Space

Location : Fountain City, Indiana

Typology : Interpretive Center

Levi Coffin House Interpretive Center

A House museum in Fountain City, Indiana is in need of an Interpretive Center. The Coffin house is historically known for housing the most Freed People in their transit along the Underground Railroad. Now the house is preserved as its was originally built, and is open for tours. The Interpretive Center would house a Lobby, Exhibition Space, Orientation Room, Multipurpose Room, and a Gift shop and Cafe.

The Interpretive Center would be constructed to neighbor the Levi Coffin House. Before being demolished the SeyboldPrice house was still standing, however due to neglect the house was in poor condition. The Design team mindfully used the footprint of the Seybold-Price house and added on as needed. The first objective was to recreate the facade to be historically accurate to the former building, and keep in tone with vernacular materials. While the second objective was to connect with the community.

The concept for our design focused on the experience of the Freed People. When arriving in the late night they would need to enter through the back of houses, and stay confined to small areas hidden throughout the house. As a team we questioned if there was a way to create a household that was private enough to allow Freed People to roam about the property. And that is how we Designed our Safe Space. A house that would erect walls to keep the interior courtyard private for all users to feel free and safe.

OPERATION

Historic Mass

Mirrored Ghost

Mass Expansion

Safe Walls

INTERPRETIVE CENTER

LEVI COFFIN HOUSE MUSEUM

COURTYARD SECTION WITH GREEN RUG

The Green Rug

With four protectors surrounding the site we were able to focus on the center. As you enter through the South you are greeted by a monolithic wall, that opens to the courtyard. This space was left flat and as if we only added a green rug. Where the community, the museum staff, and patrons can activate the area as needed. Being flexible in program the museum can now host outdoor activities and labs for school field trips. Any patron using the Ghost can now activate the Greenspace as a wedding venue, concert, or other outdoor activities. And the community can feel welcome to enter this space and use it for recreational v. Our Greenspace holds space for the three users of this site, and activate it for what they need.

reCONNECTED

Role: President, Designer, and Augmented Reality Designer UHNOMAS host’s an annual student exhibition, which provides a space for students and members to highlight their work, and connect with professionals in a casual setting. In 2020 the exhibition was canceled due to Covid-19. However in 2021, restrictions were lifting allowing UHNOMAS to host a version of the student exhibition.

In 2021 reCONNECTED was hosted in May at the Menil Park to allow for an open air environment. With an issue of not being able to pin up boards outdoors, an alternative was needed. We used Augmented Reality to supplement the visuals of the projects. Using the technology to project the student’s models and boards through a viewers cellphone camera.