The Tidewalks Project revitalizes a neglected waterfront shipping yard in Lisbon, transforming it into a vibrant marine life park that merges land and water through organic pathways and immersive experiences. Allowing users to walk along, through and beneath the waterfront in an interactive architectural experience.
This project features interactive water pockets, an underwater aquarium, and sustainable green infrastructure, optimizing the public engagement and the ecological restoration. The design incorporates precast concrete structural walls that support a fluid concrete roof, creating dynamic internal spacial experiences optimizeing grand visulaizations of Lisbon’s marinelife. By reconnecting Lisbon with its maritime heritage, the project serves as a model for sustainable urban waterfront renewal.
STAUNTON LIBRARY
3RD YEAR SPRING
This project envisions a multi-functional library and community space that harmonizes modern design with classical architectural elements. Featuring a brick façade with an arcade of arched colonnades, warm interior materials, emphasizing openness, light, and inter-personal connectivity. The integration of structural clarity and intentional spatial organization fosters a welcoming environment for exploration, learning, and engagement.
STAUNTON SITE MAP
FRONT ELEVATION
SECOND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
This sectional axonometric drawing highlights the structural integrity and construction methodology of the project. It illustrates the integration of key materials, such as reinforced concrete for the foundation and slabs, steel framing for structural support, and brickwork for the façades. The design emphasizes the relationship between load-bearing elements and the building’s architectural features, including arched openings and floor systems. Transparent elements and human figures provide scale and context, showcasing how the structure accommodates pedestrian movement and functional spaces.
WINDOW PANE
CONCRETE MOLD
BRICK FASTERNER
DRY WALL
WATER BARRIER
BRICK VENEER
CONCRETE
REINFORCED CONCRETE
WINDOW LINTEL BEAM
WINDOW PANE
ALUMINUM WINDOW
CAP FLASHING
CONCRETE MOLD
TIMBER DECKING
BRICK VENEER
SITE KEY
ALUMINUM WINDOW
3/8” LINKS
1/2” BARS
DRY WALL
The interior view captures a multi-level library space centered around a striking staircase, designed to foster exploration and community interaction. Surrounded by bookshelves that span from floor to ceiling, the stairwell serves as both a functional and sculptural element, enhancing vertical connectivity while creating a dynamic spatial experience. Warm wood tones and natural light emphasize a welcoming and contemplative atmosphere.
MODULAR HAUS
4TH YEAR SPRING
This modular housing concept represents an innovative approach to affordable living, blending modern aesthetics with functional design. Its modular construction allows for cost-effective and scalable development, offering flexible configurations for diverse housing needs. Large windows, private balconies, and rooftop green spaces create a seamless connection to nature, promoting comfort and well-being.
This modular housing concept focuses on flexibility and scalability, offering a practical solution for diverse housing needs. The design utilizes prefabricated modular units that can be stacked and arranged efficiently, reducing construction time and costs. Its adaptable nature allows for easy customization to suit different urban contexts and resident requirements.
COLLEGE OF ARTS PREFORMANCE HALL
3RD YEAR FALL
The design for the project emphasizes two fundamental characteristics of concrete: structural integrity and fluidity. The primary goal was to enhance architectural acoustics, creating an optimized auditory experience.
This multi-use facility features an interior performance hall that can be appreciated from both interior and exterior vantage points. Utilizing precast concrete, a series of structural walls form the main support system for the fluidly designed concrete roof. The interior spaces are carefully crafted to maximize acoustic performance while accommodating both private and public functions.
Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, between two major roads, the project utilizes the natural landscape and foliage as acoustic barriers to reduce external noise. This integration of topography and vegetation creates a serene environment, enhancing the auditory experience within the performance spaces.
LEFT ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
GREAT OCEAN RACE HEADQUARTERS
3RD YEAR FALL
This project focuses on modular assembly and efficient ability to transport. Designed for The Great Ocean Race, it serves as a mobile headquarters for the race teams, it must be adaptable to multiple global pitstops. The modular design ensures that the structures can be easily assembled, disassembled, and transported, while addressing the unique challenges relocation.
The concept focuses on flexibility and scalability, allowing each team’s headquarters to be customized according to site conditions while maintaining a consistent design language. Structural components are prefabricated for rapid setup, minimizing on-site labor and environmental impact. The project incorporates functional layouts for team operations, communal interaction, and public engagement, creating a dynamic and sustainable environment for participants and visitors.
BOARD ROOM
ASSMBLY FLOOR PLAN
COLUMN JOINT BARN DOOR SIDE DETAIL
LOBBY
KITCHEN
VIRGINIA TECH BIKE HUB COMPETITION
3RD YEAR FALL
For this one-week design competition, the goal was to create a Bike Hub accommodating 1,200 bicycles, along with a café, a repair shop, and a restroom facility featuring 21 unisex stalls. My design focused on a system that prioritizes accessibility for cyclists while seamlessly integrating with the existing sloped conditions. The solution emphasizes functionality, adaptability, and a thoughtful connection to the surrounding environment, ensuring the design supports both urban activity and functionality.
PATH
2ND YEAR FALL
Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion, this structure emphasizes spatial exploration through a carefully designed interplay of planes and voids. The arrangement of monolithic concrete walls creates a sense of enclosure, guiding users through the public corridor rather than around the exterior. The design invites curiosity and interaction, drawing attention inward as light and shadow play across the textured surfaces, enhancing the journey through the space.
STATUE GARDEN
2ND YEAR FALL
This design concept centers around four private spaces extending outward from a centralized restroom. By eliminating doors, the design allows users to define their own paths, choosing their own entrances and exits. Each room is dedicated to a single statue, with carefully placed skylights and apertures that illuminate and emphasize the figures, creating a focused and contemplative experience.
FISHER HOUSE
3RD YEAR SUMMER
I was incredibly privilaged to have the opportunity to design my family’s home from the ground up, reimagining a property that has been cherished by my family for generations. Located in the Poconos, our home features a modern design with expansive windows and a striking A-frame gable, seamlessly connecting the interior to its natural surroundings. Seeing this dream come to life was deeply rewarding and a space my family will enjoy for generations.
EUROPE LENS
4TH YEAR STUDY ABROAD
I studied abroad in Europe, traveling to Helsinki to Portugal and exploring the architectural richness of Nordic, Central, and Western Europe. Along the way, I visited iconic buildings, museums, and architectural landmarks, improving my abilities through documenting these experiences through photographs and sketches. This journey broadened my understanding of many diverse styles and cultural influences, deepening my appreciation for the vast built environments.
