Vice President, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students Tulane University Chapter Fall 2023 – Spring 2025
Vice President, Tulane School of Architecture Graduate Government Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
GPA: 3.968 New Orleans, LA
University of New Orleans
B.S. Business Management
Graduating May 2025
August 2009 – May 2013 New Orleans, LA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eskew Dumez Ripple June 2024-August 2024
Architectural Intern New Orleans, LA
• Built multiple-scale models using wood, high density foam, and 3D-printed components to support design presentations
• Operated shop equipment including CNC machine, 3D printers, and shop tools to fabricate 2’x4’ presentation models
• Conducted material research and prototyping to optimize assembly method of presentation models
• Assisted project team in producing client presentation materials, including renders and physical models
Tulane University August 2022-Present
Teaching Assistant / Fabrication Assistant New Orleans, LA
• Trained 50+ students in woodworking safety protocols, joinery techniques, and proper file setup for 3d printing
• Assist in fabricating architectural models and prototypes for academic and commissioned projects
• Provide guidance on design viability and structural stability for student project s
Doorman Designs
March 2021-January 2023
Carpenter / CNC Operator New Orleans, LA
• Operated and maintained a 121”x83” MultiCam CNC router, producing 100+ Precision furniture compone nts
• Created digital models and tool paths in Fusion 360
• Led finishing process including sanding, staining, and lacquering, ensuring top-quality results
• Supervised and trained 3 new employees on shop standards and fabrication techniques
AM Cabinets, Inc.
January 2019 – February 2021
Carpenter / Installer Los Angeles, CA
• Installed millwork for high end commercial and residential projects ensuring 100% compliance with design specs
• Performed precise field measurements and on-site alterations to accommodate real-world constraints
• Coordinated with foreman to resolve design and scheduling issues and ensured final quality control
Re(clay)mation
The Library
Prison Reform
Renders & Line Drawings
Line Drawing & Renders
OF CONTENTS
Bulbancha
Bookcase
Eskew Dumez Ripple Internship
New Orleans, LA
Record Holder
Photography
AMC Cabinets
Los Angeles, CA
Doorman Designs New Orleans, LA
Sergio Lombardo MAMBo Exhibit
Bologna, Italy
I. RECLA(Y)MATION
Having spent the first half of the semester performing material research, we applied what we learned and observed towards designing a simple pavilion. Using Plywood, oystercrete, cob, and mycelium we created a structure based off of the 6’x9’x12’ dimensions of a solitary confinement cell as a scale of reference. Instead of creating a space of solitude our focus was to use a new pallet of materials to create spaces of gathering.
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA ARCH-6041-03
Fall 2023
Instructor: Welty, Emilie
Project Members: Malia Bavuso
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Abolitionist Pavilion
Joey Tomshe
Allison Slomski
1 Dig Holes For Footing
Dig holes for footings Find placement of J-hooks
5 Cob over the oystercrete Pour oystercrete footings
Pour Oystercrete Footings 5 Cob Over Oystercrete 2 Place J-Hooks And Reinforcement
4 Assemble frame Drape recycled sail over the frame
4 Assemble Frame 6 Install Recycled Sail Over Frame
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IV. THE LIBRARY
As information and resources are more regularly accessible via the Internet, local libraries have rethought what resources they could provide the communities they serve. This project is my attempt to showcase some of the many ways libraries can be re-imagined for the digital age
This “pocket library” has been designed specifically for digital media. Throughout you will find audio books, E-Readers, tablets, and a computer lab. It offers a variety of computer literacy classes as well as a plenty of digital workshops. The playful, almost labyrinth like layout of the park in front invites visitors to wonder trough and enjoy all of the beautiful greenery.
The Los Angeles Institute for Architecture and Design ARCH 201 Sprint 2022 Professor William Taylor
- Susan Orlean “The Library Book”
RULE SET
-The quote is arranged on a 16’x24’ plot
-Each character occupies a 1’x1’ area
-The start of each new sentence is left justified
-Words that will not fit are right justified on the next row
-After all punctuation a new row begins
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English Letters English Braille Letters Design Model
“LIBRARY”
Figures become grass and trees
All vowels have their platforms reduced to half its height, this ensures every raised feature has a step to allow for easier access
Extruded figures become planters and bushes
To further develop the figures dispersed across the field I focused on 3 key features:
Word repetition Part of Speech Vowels vs Consonants
Using these factors I was able to produce more variety in heights and appearance as well as add key rules for function.
Extruded figures become shade/ privacy
Over shade
Circular
Sunken that doubles step
Curved
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head pergola to provide shade for seated areas
Circular planters
Curved seating
Sunken platform doubles as a
II. BULBANCHA
Bulbancha Community Center & Hostel proposes a community-focused hostel on Rampart Street in New Orleans, partnering with Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs and gardening organizations to counter tourism-driven gentrification. By integrating accommodations with a community garden, it fosters cultural exchange while providing fresh produce and economic opportunities for residents. Guests gain an authentic experience rooted in local traditions, creating a sustainable and mutually beneficial connection with the neighborhood.
Bulbancha Community Hostel Tulane University, New Orleans, LA ARCH-6032 Spring 2024
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Cafe Market
Roof Garden
Communal Lounge
Communal Lounge
Guest Dinning
Restaurant /Bar
Public Vs Private
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Touch of Symetry - 1/16" = 1'-0"
Tulane University, LA Fall 2022
Professors:
Omar Ali Zaid Kashef
V. DIGITAL MEDIA
University, New Orleans,
2022 - Fall 2023
Professors:
Alghata
This section showcases explorations in visual representation through drawings, renders, and installation pieces
The growth of the prison industry in the late 20th century, driven by harsh sentencing policies like the 1994 crime bill, has led to skyrocketing incarceration rates in the United States. Private prison and other industry related companies continued to drive growth by engaging in aggressive lobbying tactics and in some instances faced allegations of bribery, contributing to the highest incarceration rate globally, with over 2 million people in prison. However, this approach has shown limited effectiveness in reducing crime and has diverted funds away from proven effective community improvement initiatives
This prompts a critical question: Are there more effective and equitable ways to allocate our tax dollars that would foster safer and more equitable communities?
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TWA Flight Center, Eero Saarinen, 1962 Embedded Pro�ile
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VI. PERSONAL WORKS
Like many, my first woodworking project was out of necessity. Unable to find an existing product to fit my specific needs. I equipped myself with a couple saws and paint and began teaching myself everything I could get my hands on about woodworking.
The following is a sample of my personal works through the years.
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Doubling as and exercise in half lap joinery this bookshelf project experiments with geometry and shelving. While the left section has a familiar horizontal shelving layout, you can find a variety of boxes, and triangles nested within each other on the right. This created a more dynamic, but still operational arrangement
Bookcase Oak, MDF, Plywood 2018
This project is an ongoing exploration of bypass sliding doors. Unlike standard hinge doors, these panels are in conversation with each other, creating new visual forms as they overlap
Record Stand Walnut, Plywood 2021
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Doorman New Orleans, 2021
VII. PROFESSIONAL WORKS
Years after completing my first carpentry project I still found myself completely enamored with the process of design and creation. I spent nights and weekends sketching out new project ideas and trying out new techniques... This was becoming more than a passing hobby
I took a leap of faith and moved to LA in search of a career and professional training
What follows is a sample of work completed as a finish carpentry installer for AMC Cabinets Inc. in Los Angeles, CA and as a furniture maker with Doorman Designs In New Orleans, LA
Eskew Dumez Ripple Governor Nicholls / Esplanade Wharf Model New Orleans, LA 2024
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AMC Cabinets Inc
Mill-work Installation (Team of ~ 6)
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LA
Doorman Designs New Orleans,
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Sergio Lombardo MAMBo Exhibit curation and modeling
