Driven and highly motivated Architecture and Landscape Architecture graduate student with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Passionate about problem-solving and integrating sustainability, user experience, and technical feasibility into design. Experienced in digital representation, team collaboration, and design excellence.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE | MASTERS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
EXPECTED MAY 2025
CITY DESIGN CERTIFICATE
EXPECTED MAY 2025
EXPECTED DATE MAY 2025
NC STATE EUROPEAN CENTER IN PRAGUE
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
FALL 2024 EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
MAY 2020
DESIGN WORKSHOP
PART - TIME LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGNER
JAN 2025 - PRESENT
• Assisting with project booklet for Clients, Project Awards Submissions, redlines, + Research
CHARLES FOUNTAIN INTERN DESIGN WORKSHOP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP
JUNE 2024 - AUG 2024
• Collaborated on the redesign of Augustus F. Hawkins Park, an 8.5-acre historic green space in South Los Angeles, to ensure its continued service to the community for the next 25 years.
• Assisted in facilitating project analysis, schematic design, and design proposals.
• Engaged and partner with multidisciplinary team of Landscape Architects, designers, community members, Park Board members, City officials, and stakeholders.
HANBURY
PART - TIME PLANNING DESIGNER
AUG 2022 - MAY 2024
• Collaborated with the Planning Team to create compelling graphics and infographics for client presentations.
• Participated in meetings, site visits, and design charrettes for campus planning.
HANBURY NICK VLATTAS SUMMER SCHOLAR
ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP
MAY 2022 - AUG 2022
• Collaborated & conducted research/developed design solutions to revitalize a declining shopping mall.
• Engaged city officials and professionals to inform project outcomes.
• Documented findings in a book.
SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
MAY 2021 - MAY 2022 | JAN 2020 - APR 2020
• Created furniture bid presentations, selected materials, and performed space planning for corporate and campus projects.
• Assisted with construction documentation, renderings, and site diagrams.
• Worked both remotely and in-person to meet project deadlines.
BOOK ILLUSTRATION
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
JAN 2024 - MAY 2024
• Assisted Professor Meg Calkins with construction detail illustrations using Rhino and Lumion for her upcoming book “Details and Materials for Resilient Sites: A Carbon Positive Approach”
D 104 FIRST YEAR STUDIO
TEACHING ASSISTANT
AUG 2023 - DEC 2023 | AUG 2021 - DEC 2021
• Guided first-year students in foundational design principles and provided constructive feedback.
• Delivered tutorials on software tools such as Photoshop and presentation techniques.
ARC 251: DIGITAL REPRESENTATION
TEACHING ASSISTANT
JAN 2023 - MAY 2023 | JAN 2022 - MAY 2022
• Taught digital tools including Adobe Suite, Rhino, and Processing.
• Supported students with project development and technical troubleshooting.
Laser + Vinyl Cutter Drawing/Sketching 3D Printing
CNC Router Photography Model-Making Box Zoom Miro
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Time Management Design-Thinking Communication Skills
LANGUAGE
English
Team Player Problem-Solver Adaptive
Spanish
NCSU LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING: EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARD 2024
NC MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SIGMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2021
IARC PORTFOLIO AWARD 2020 | 2019
CVM EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
ARC 500 | ARCH. DESIGN FOUNDATION & ENVIRONMENT
Professors Jinxan Hue
The College of Veterinary Medicine Educational Building serves as a dynamic hub for learning and social connection at North Carolina State University’s Centennial Biomedical Campus. As a prominent gateway from William Moore Drive and Trinity Road, the building enhances campus accessibility while prioritizing walk ability and student engagement. Its design centers around a light-filled atrium that fosters transparency, collaboration, and community. This vibrant space encourages students to gather, study, and connect, creating an inspiring academic environment. The adaptable exterior spaces accommodate future expansion, ensuring long-term flexibility.
SITE ANALYSIS + DIAGRAMS
V 2
CVM REASEARCH BLDG.
PARKING DECK
SECOND FLOOR ENTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE (UNDER CANTILVER)
NC STATE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Classrooms
Social Space Circulation BOH
SITE DESIGN + PLAN
The College of Veterinary Medicine Educational Building enhances walkability through interconnected pathways and landscaped spaces. These inviting walkways encourage pedestrian movement, fostering community and a connection to the natural environment. Designed for future growth, the building features adaptable exterior spaces that allow for seamless expansion, ensuring it can meet the College of Veterinary Medicine’s evolving needs. This forward-thinking approach guarantees the building’s role as a vital center for learning and innovation for generations to come.
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
FACADE SKETECHES
The building’s exterior material palette honors NC State’s architectural heritage, seamlessly integrating warm brick tones with terracotta panels. This timeless aesthetic reinforces the tradition and excellence of the veterinary medicine program while maintaining a strong connection to the campus landscape.
DESIGN DETAILS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUMMER 2024 + SPRING 2025
Design Workshop CFI Intern + Landscape Designer
As a 2024 Charles Fountain Intern, I contributed to the redesign of Augustus F. Hawkins Park, an 8.5-acre historic green space in South Los Angeles, alongside a team of seven other interns. It was an extremely collaborative effort. As a Landscape Designer, I assisted with the project booklet for clients, project award submissions, redlines, and research.
SUMMER 2022 - SPRING 2024
Hanbury Summer Scholar + Architecture Designer
Developed high-impact graphics and info graphics for client presentations in collaboration with the Planning Team and data analysts. Participated in action meetings, site visits, and concept development charrettes to support campus planning initiatives. Conducted research as a Summer Scholar, re imagining a shopping mall impacted by environmental challenges and evolving retail trends. Engaged with city officials and industry professionals to gather insights, culminating in the publication of a comprehensive book documenting findings and design solutions.
PARK’S ORIGIN
FROM PIPE YARD TO NATURE PARK
IMAGES FROM 19XX
ORGINALDESIGNERSKETCHES
“I LIKE THE GREEN AREAS TO PLAY WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER.”
“I LIKE THE POND, DUCKS, AND TURTLES!”
MAP
Los Angeles City Boundary
“I LIKE THE TREES AND THERE AREN’T A LOT OF PEOPLE SMOKING AND DRINKING.”
CFI DESIGN WORKSHOP PROJECT
As part of the Charles Fountain Interns of 2024, we’ve had the honor of redesigning Augustus F. Hawkins Park, a groundbreaking and cherished green space in South Los Angeles. Our goal were to propose a design that ensures this 8.5 acre historic park continues to serve the community for the next 25 years and beyond—not as a tourist destination, but as a preserved and enhanced oasis for the local residents who have enjoyed it for the past quarter-century. We used data to support our design decicions and strageties.
Once a brownfield pipe yard this park was originally designed through collaborations between key landscape architects, local leaders, and the community, the park was created in response to the community’s desire for a safer space and wa connection to nature. Today, it remains a vital social and environmental asset, rooted in collaboration and reflecting the needs and values of the local community
South LA
Los Angeles
AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS PARKK CONTEXT
QUIETER THAN THE BUSY STREETS OUTSIDE
58%
TREE CANOPY COVER
COMPARED TO 1-2% IN SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
THE ONLY DEDIC ATED WILD LIFE SANCTUARY IN SOUTH L.A
EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
“I’M HOMELESS FROM THIS HOOD; I LIKE THE SHADE, WATER FOUNTAINS, AND PEACE. THERE ARE NO GANGS HERE: ITS QUIET.”
GOALS
During our community engagement, key themes emerged: enhanced safety, preserved natural features, improved accessibility, and expanded family-friendly, educational, and inclusive spaces. These conversations were instrumental in shaping our design strategies to align with the community’s needs and aspirations.
Our research further revealed significant challenges beyond the park’s boundaries. South LA suffers from a stark lack of habitat for diverse species, putting local wildlife at risk. Limited green spaces contribute to high temperatures, exacerbating health and comfort issues for residents. Many community members also face barriers to accessing fresh, healthy food, while the scarcity of environmental education programs limits opportunities to inspire care for the local environment. Additionally, the area has long struggled with crime, gang activity, and a significant unhoused population. By addressing these issues, the park plays a vital role in creating a safer, more supportive space for the community.
From the Community Engagements and site analysis we developed three strategies and six goals to make sure the design proposal meets the need of the community.
STRATEGIES
ECOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE
COMMUNITY SAFETY & ENGAGEMENT
FORTIFY ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE
IMPROVE PARK SAFETY
REDUCE THE IMPACT OF UHI
CREATE VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE
“LOVE
“LOVE THE WATER FEATURES AND WANT TO SEE THEM BROUGHT BACK.”
LEARN & PROSPER
DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
CULTIVATE EDUCATIONAL
THE IDEA OF MAKING SIDEWALKS COLORFUL OUTSIDE OF THE PARK
TO CATCH ATTENTION.”
BIRD WATCHING AREA PERSPECTIVE
PROPOSE MASTER PLAN
Having thoroughly analyzed the site’s existing conditions—including its ecological features, community usage patterns, and infrastructural elements—we gained further valuable insights into the park’s strengths and areas for improvement.
In our initial design concept phase, we explored various approaches to re-imagine these spaces. We experimented with ‘pushing and pulling’ different areas, considering how modifications could address our goals— such fortifying ecological resilience, creating vibrant and inclusive community spaces and cultivating educational opportunities—each with varying emphases. This iterative process allowed us to develop focused strategies tailored to the park’s unique context and the community’s aspirations.
Documentation
HANBURY WORK SAMPLE
UNCW CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
SUMMER 2023 - SPRING 2024
Spearheaded the development of illustrative graphics for the University of North Carolina Wilmington Master Plan, collaborating with the planning team to ensure alignment with project objectives. Designed a comprehensive 3D campus model, serving as the foundation for 2D illustrations, to effectively visualize and communicate master plan goals and initiatives.
Documentation of the entire project can be provide on request
KSU CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
SUMMER 2023
Collaborated with a planning team to develop 2D graphics for Kentucky State University, utilizing campus data to construct a detailed 3D model as a foundation. Designed and presented dynamic 3D concepts through client and team engagement, delivering highquality renders to visualize and support the university’s future development initiatives.
CRABTREE VALLEY MALL MASTERPLAN
HANBURY SUMMER SCHOLAR THEORETICAL PROJECT
A New Spectacle, a research book by the 2022 Hanbury Summer Scholars (Abhishek Ambekar, Kelly Clark, Shuqi Liu, and Lizandro Marcial-Armas), explores the future of Raleigh’s iconic Crabtree Valley Mall, recently listed for sale after 50 years. Acknowledging the mall’s ecological vulnerability near flood-prone Crabtree Creek, the Scholars envision a sustainable mixed-use development. Their proposal integrates green infrastructure, repurposes existing assets, and emphasizes pedestrian-friendly design. The plan includes residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to serve Raleigh’s diverse community while harmonizing with the natural environment.
