INTR Studio II

2010

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In this studio I was challenged to design a multi-family residence in a four-story, narrow rowhome.  With one family consisting of a father and two sons, and the other a father and one son, the biggest problem I encountered was the separation of public and private space.  The first, third, and roof levels were made the public, or communal, spaces and connected to the private areas with the staircase which extends through the entire building.  Each family was given their own floor, and since the smaller family would have a bit more space, the larger family was compensated by being placed on the third floor as opposed to the basement.

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Hospitality

2011
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Our design project for this studio asked students to create a restaurant inspired by a country, an image, and a set of words that together would embody the overall feel you wanted to give your space.  Additional parameters to the project included providing restaurant seating for roughly one hundred people, bar seating for ten people and thirty-five percent of the building set aside for the kitchen. Main features of my restaurant include the tree-like columns enclosing the bar/lounge area and the mesh wrapped wire sculptures suspended over the main dining area which mimick the forest canopies of Finland by casting subtle shadows.​

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Commercial

2011

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In this studio class, we were given a program matrix as guide to design a commercial space in Philadelphia.  Spaces to be included were copy/print areas, an employee lounge, and a variety of work areas.  My design was inspired by the image on the right and the words collaborative multitudes.  I used these words to inform my decisions about wanting to have large open spaces glass walls to maintain a that open feeling.  Part of my corporate culture was that employees were treated well and with respect which is why the workstation areas were given the best views with the executives towards the center.

Residential

2011

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Working in teams of two, this studio presented students with a New York City penthouse to design.  Pulling inpiration from Jacques Grange and Kelly Wearstler, my partner and I designed the residence with an eclectic feel in mind. In addition to space planning and choosing furnishing and finishes, we were required to incorporate antique and contemporary pieces into our selections.

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Stemming from a furniture investigation of the manipulation of a prototypical cabinet, I began thinking about the ‘givens’ of a cabinet or dresser.  I decided to focus on how to manipulate the typical 90 degree angle while maintaining the integrity of the structure.  After completing numerous other investigations, I analyzed my preliminary designs to find which elements made each successful.  By combining the graphic nature of several designs and the idea of different types of storage in one piece of furniture, I came to the final design.  Once the design of the cabinet was settled, I created a construction plan and chose the finish options for the piece.