My aim is to enrich lives through architecture while honoring and preserving the narratives of the past. My journey began during childhood, watching HGTV with my family, which sparked my passion for design and architecture. This enthusiasm drove me to pursue a degree in architecture at Northeastern University, where I am now in my third year. My interest in blending and preserving historic architecture for contemporary living led me to study European architecture, both in the classroom and during a study abroad semester in Rome, Italy. These experiences deeply inspire my commitment to creating functional and meaningful spaces.
EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA | Class of 2027 | Candidate for BS in Architecture
PRATT INSTITUTE
Brooklyn, New York | Fall 2024 | Exchange Program: Interior Design
JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
Rome, Italy | Fall 2022 | Study Abroad
WORK EXPERIENCES
INTERIOR DESIGN ADVISOR | Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Brighton, MA | December 2023 - June 2024
SALES ASSOCIATE | J. Crew Factory
Westwood, MA | May 2023 - August 2024
VIDEOGRAPHER | Walpole Media Cooperation
Walpole, MA | Seasonal: September 2020 - June 2022
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
CO-SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER | Med School or Not? Podcast
Boston, MA | January 2024 - present
MORNING NEWS ANCHOR | Walpole High School
Walpole, MA | September 2019 - May 2022
Bump Out. Live In. 6 - 13 Cascading Library 14 - 23
04 Pavilion in the Sky 24 - 29
Bump Out. Live In.
Spring 2024
Urban Housing
Professor Anthony Averbeck
In order to combat the “missing middle,” Northeastern’s Urban Housing studio focuses on the walk-up typology of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The historic neighborhood is home to many students of Northeastern and the Fenway schools as well as young professionals. Home to the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, this site tackles the need for expanding neighborhood as well as respecting the site as a historic and cultural center.
the bay window
Bay windows are a common typology of the Fenway neighborhood. By responding to the characteristics of the neighborhood as well as the needs of the young tenants, this space can be reestablished as more than a window, and one can produce a very flexible space. Possible programs of the bump out include: home office, play space, game area, indoor garden, reading nook, and music nook. All the furniture and platforms are intended to be removable and adaptable for each tenant.
the client
The Fenway neighborhood is home to many colleges and thus students in need of housing. While keeping in mind that students and young professionals typically seek more affordable options, the “Bump Out. Live In.” apartments allow for space roommates or small families. Two, three, and four bedroom apartments are available. The bay window provides a flex space for any patron. The site includes co-working spaces, playground, garden, pavilion, and dog park.
Bump
Cascading Library
Fall 2024 Site, Space, Program
Professor Humbi Song
Following the Boston Public Library initiative to incorporate affordable housing into their new library, this studio focused on redesigning the Egleston Branch of the Boston Public Library on its current site. A library is not only a structure that houses books, but is a place for communities to come together despite age, race, social-economic status. It is a space for all. In addition to books, the library must house programs such as study spaces, community rooms, a cafe, back of house for the librarians, a defined outdoor space, and parking.
the cascade
The core principle of this design is cascading on different scales. The roof terraces cascade via the massing of the library, connecting the upper levels of housing to the library. Additionally, the community had planters and gardens located at the original Egleston Library and thus these terraces create a space to continue the community’s gardening program. The main collection is completely housed in the cascading communication staircase in which patrons can sit and read a book, among other things. The cascading design is used to create connections between spaces as it allows for sight lines and obvious circulation.
Based on given estimates of the area of the required spaces in the library, bubble diagrams were used to map out the locations of programs. The first floor is meant to be a quieter space and the second level being louder as it houses the teen and children’ collections as well as more public amenities.
Test fits were done based on precedent projects to establish the relationship between the library, apartments, and parking spaces.
community program
The second floor of the library is home to a commercial kitchen which can be used for programs within the library and community like cooking classes. It also creates the opportunity for a soup kitchen. A service window and counter is located with the kitchen to allow service to the community, specifically the affordable housing located on above the library. The residences can cascade down the terraces, going directly to the soup kitchen. Additionally, as there are many community green spaces around the library, this design focused on a hardscape gathering center for the community and their gardening.
Pavilion in the Sky
Fall 2024
Site, Space, Program
Robert G. Lawson Park, located on a very busy intersection in Roxbury, MA, was not functional for the community. This project explores how the community to connects with a structure that acts as an extension of the library located done the street. Libraries serve the community with many things other than books such as Internet access, resources, DVDs, and much more, but not all of these programs need to be held within the structure of a library. This pavilion acts as a place for the community to come together and play games. The games are locked up at night and monitored by a staff member during the day.
Professor Humbi Song
seating
The quarter round stones located in Robert G. Lawson Park were not used by the community. Although these structures intention seem to be for seating, community members were bringing their own chairs to sit on or sitting on the curb of the parking lot as the provided seating was uncomfortable. Therefore, this design institute varies types of seating styles for the community.
elevated design
The area was typically used as a through path; the elevated design not only reduces the noise level above, but it also allows the walking paths to be uninterrupted. The area behind the pavilion is residential, therefore, this pavilion houses games for the community to use. The raised pavilion creates a “tree house” like structure which is an imaginative place for games to be played. Games typically evoke memories of childhood and enjoyment, similar to the connotations of a tree house.
seating
on edge of parking lot
their own chairs
The organic shape was formed around the trees that are already on the site. Cut outs are offset from the exterior curves and allow from light to underneath. Modeled after the Mushashino Art University Museum and Library, the “catwalks” allow for connection and sight lines between the ground and upper level. Additionally, the three large bookcase support structures house the games this pavilion holds which were inspired by the double height bookcases this case study.
Watch Tower
Architectonic Systems
Professor Killion Mokwete Spring 2023
Focusing on the structural components of a watch tower, this project investigates wood light frame construction by creating a two story watchtower with certain requirements. These requirements include a square footage requirements, specific window sizes, and at least a 4-foot cantilever of both the second floor and roof. The roof must drain water from a maximum of two points and no continuous drip edges.
This project was completed with fellow student, Caroline Ros.
the design
Much of the design was focus on minimizing the space for the staircase while providing the necessary walking paths. Additionally, the functionality of the roof was a major concern as water could only drip from two points. The roof is craft so that water only drips from one point and the cantilever moves the water away from the tower. Large, linear windows on all sides provided the most sight lines.
the model
The model played an important role in the learning process of wood light framing as the construction was similar to that of an actual building. Walls were laid flat and lifted into place to ensure right angles. Additionally, there had to be an orderly fashion to building, for example, the subfloor can not be place before the floor joists.
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