About
Hello!
Thank you for visiting my website. I have a passion for design, research in sustainability, construction and development and how we can shape a better future through more informed design decisions.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, in California, I have studied in San Francisco, Sydney, Australia, and Geneva. I have been trained as an architect in California, with an NCARB – Accredited Master’s degree in Architecture. During my Masters, I proposed a thesis project which focused on the story telling aspects of renovating historical spaces; proposing older buildings to be renovated into unique apartments which maintained individual details, historical character, and a continuation of a narrative of history.
Following my architectural studies, I had the opportunity to work for a general contractor, on a large shopping mall, Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, California, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Being part of this construction management team allowed me to develop an understanding for budgets, time schedules, design intent, client relations and working with subcontractors on site, on a day-to-day basis.
I have recently relocated to Zurich, Switzerland and am looking to expand and grow my knowledge in this region.
Resume
Employment
Schweitzer Project // Junior Project Manager - food stores // Naturns, Italy & Paris, France // 2023 coordination between internal team, clients, and suppliers // took meeting minutes to maintain project schedule, decisions made and design changes // organizational and time management skills to maintain project schedule and budget development throughout project //
Klopf Architecture // Designer - residential remodels // San Francisco, CA // 2020-2021 produced architectural drawings (ArchiCAD) // aided in on site pre design process - measuring existing conditions, analysis of MEP locations, materials on site (interior and exterior), existing methods of construction - for residential remodels // produced ‘Mood Boards’ to help guide clients through decision making process // worked with team members on coordinating various phases of project (from concept down to detailing and execution)
Gilman’s Kitchens and Baths // Design Coordinator - San Francisco remodels (Kitchens and Bathrooms) // San Mateo, CA // 2019 worked with design-build team on incorporating interior kitchen and bath designs to construction team // aided clients with interior design choices (tiles, bathroom fixtures, appliances) // produced ‘Mood Boards’ to help guide clients in decision making process // research products to be within clients budget range // coordinated measurements and install with cabinetry
Plant Construction Company // Assistant Project Manager - City Center Bishop Ranch // San Ramon, CA // 2017-2018 managed small teams of subcontractors // tested MEP and BIM (Building Integrated Modeling) systems for clash detection within building systems (electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, and HVAC systems) // took weekly onsite meeting notes for clients, architects and team members // supervised safety and progress on onsite construction // researched material production (elevator production), wood panels for interiors // managed RFIs (Request for Information) and Submittals for materials, products and shop drawings
California College of the Arts // Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Lighting Design // San Francisco, CA // 2016 organized student fieldtrips // took attendance // member of jury on student presentations // aided with exam and project presentation preparation
Peter Petruzzi Architects // Designer - residential remodels // San Francisco, CA // 2015 produced architectural drawings (Auto CAD) // researched building codes, addressed building code conflicts with building department (in San Francisco)
The Anata Project // Set Design - Homebody // San Francisco, CA // 2015 fabrication of set design // collaborated with choreographer and dancers for stage concept
Favre & Guth Architects // Designer - new residential & commercial projects // Geneva, Switzerland // 2012 produced architectural drawings (ArchiCAD) // apartment typologies, housing typologies, bathroom typologies (extensive redesign and process) // on site analysis for existing building renovations // meeting attendance and note taking
Essays
https://wastelandfantasy.com/ short essays on design, materiality, plastic waste as a result of inefficient design, how to address plastic waste and the environment
Volunteer Work
Build Change // Graphic Designer - for construction manuals // Bandung, Indonesia // 2013
Education
California College of the Arts // Master in Architecture (NCARB Accredited) // San Francisco, CA // 2015 - 2017
Merit Scholarship
Jury Prize Award Studio Project
Haute Ecole du Paysage de Geneve // Technical College // Geneva, Switzerland // 2013 - 2014
University of Sydney // Bachelor of Design in Architecture // Sydney, Australia // 2009 - 2011
Languages
English // French // German A2 Level