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About Me

My decision to pursue architecture started with a childhood obsession: touring model homes with my family after church on Sunday’s. Early on, I became fascinated with the way thoughtful design impacts the well-being of its users. This passion led me to the University of Houston, where I’ve explored various architectural sectors. An early internship in interior design deepened my appreciation for personalized spaces, reinforcing my belief that great architecture is about the people who experience it. Managing a demanding workload has strengthened my discipline and work ethic, preparing me to thrive in professional environments. I’m eager to keep learning, refining my skills, and contributing to designs that enhance everyday life.

Harmonic Hall

Porous Home

Ciclo - Brady Island

The Apex

HARMONIC HALL

Project Overview

| Adobe Illustrator | SketchUp | Indesign | Climate Studio

Harmonic Hall focuses on integrating three distinct programs within the reimagined Cage Elementary: art, music, and special education & behavioral classrooms. While each program retains its individual focus, the layout allows for harmonic transitions through a central corridor, enabling students to move effortlessly between creative and educational experiences. The design integrates materials, lighting, sound, and spatial movement to cultivate an inclusive and inspiring environment that emphasizes safety and creativity. The assignment was heavily rooted in materials research and building system integration, with me and my teammate, Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras, conducting an in-depth exploration of the music room. Unless otherwise noted, all drawings uploaded are my original work.

Taylor Pinkney & Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras

Harmonic Hall

Professor Luis Ayala

West Elevation

Structural Diagrams

Drawing Title

Concept Diagram

Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras

Concept Render

Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras

Music Room Render Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras

Physical Model

Taylor Pinkney & Gustavo Gonzalez Contreras

Ciclo Professor Ronnie Self

CICLO is a design concept that emphasizes the cyclical nature of the mulching process, guiding visitors through the site to explore and learn about the journey from waste to food production. The journey begins at the Visitor Center, located on the west end of the site, facing the retention pond and Recycling Facility. Here, visitors can walk through and experience the entire site, gaining insight into the processes at each stage. From the Visitor Center, they move to the Recycling Center, where organic waste is collected, processed, and sold, with a compost field behind it to efficiently connect the recycling center, garden, and restaurant. The compost produced is then used in the garden and restaurant for sustainable gardening practices, promoting local and organic food production. The strategic separation of the program into three main buildings enhances the overall functionality and efficiency of the system.

Project Overview

Rhinoceros 3D | Adobe Illustrator | Enscape

Brady Island Site Plan

3’ x 3’ Physical Site Model

Restaurant Render

Recycling Center Render

RECYCLING CENTER

Recycling Center Rendering

West Elevation

Section

VISITOR CENTER

RETENTION POND

RESTAURANT & GARDEN

MULCHING FIELD

RECYCLING CENTER

Apex Professor Cara Murray

Project Overview

Rhino | Illustrator

The Apex, located on the Menil Campus in Houston, explores the concept of vertical hierarchy and spatial intimacy, drawing inspiration from the Netherlands Embassy by OMA. The design hybridizes an indoor sports field, student dormitory, bookstore, and cozy coffee shop, with a programmatic journey that becomes increasingly private as one ascends. The building’s progression mirrors the idea of an apex—moving from the communal sports field and coffee shop on the lower levels to the serene dormitories above. This upward shift emphasizes both physical elevation and a metaphorical ascent toward privacy and self-reflection.

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