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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN 2024 - 2026
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN HIGH DISTINCTIONS 2024 - 2026
MODELMAKING IN THE DIGITAL AGE CERTIFICATE COLEGIO OFICIAL DE ARQUITECTOS DE CANTABRIA
2023
RHINO
REVIT
INDESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
LUMION
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”
— Winston Churchill
GRADUATE
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN | JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT
Supported students in design development, software proficiency, and critical thinking. Assisted with grading, curriculum development, and mentorship.
• Led labs on Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Softwares.
• Provided project critiques to strengthen design communication.
• Assisted in grading and course material preparation.
• Organized review sessions.
• Advised students on research and portfolio development.
CMBA ARCHITECTS | MAY 2023 - AUGUST 2024
Work on various projects through different phases ranging from Pre-design to Post-Occupancy. I worked on construction documents, attend OAC meetings, and punch-lists.
• Assisted in 3D modeling, rendering, and design development.
• Researched sustainable materials for project specifications.
• Conducted site visits and met with contractors and clients.
• Created presentation boards for client meetings.
• Coordinated with architects and engineers on spatial planning.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN | JUNE 2022 - MAY 2024
Researched embodied energy and carbon emissions and produced related graphics and publications.
• Collected and analyzed data on lumber sourcing and milling techniques.
• Assisted in milling and processing lumber for research and testing.
• Evaluated material performance and sustainability metrics.
• Worked with clients to apply findings to design and construction projects.
• Compiled reports and presentations to communicate research insights.
PLAIN DESIGN + BUILD | MAY 2022 - AUGUST 2022
The internship focused on exploring the local fabrication of eastern red-cedar timber in Nebraska, converting it into mass timber panels for a future university project.
• Led fabrication of curved mass timber panels in a wood/metal shop.
• Managed team workflow and ensured project deadlines were met.
• Organized and set up an exhibition to display the work.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS NEBRASKA FORMER VICE PRESIDENT (2023-2024) | AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT
TAU SIGMA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY
VICE PRESIDENT (2024 - PRESENT) | APRIL 2023 - PRESENT
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS AIAS REPRESENTATIVE | 2024
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD
INTERIM AIAS REPRESENTATIVE | FEBRUARY 2024 - MAY 2024
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PROFESSOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | 2024 - PRESENT
NEBRASKA COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
STUDENT MENTOR (2017 - 2022) & SCHOLAR | 2016 - 2024
ACSA DESIGN-BUILD AWARD
THE MIZER’S RUIN – EASTERN REDCEDAR DESIGN-BUILD MICRODWELLING | 2024
Honors the best practices in school-based design-build projects. Group project; project lead and advisor is Professor Jason Griffiths.
SUM LIEDING GLOBAL EXPERIENCES SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN | 2023
Awarded to an exceptional academic student with an interest in studying abroad during their undergraduate studies.
STUDENT LUMINARY AWARD FINALIST
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN | 2023
Awarded to exceptional students who make a difference through their leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community while excelling in academic pursuits.
HEROLD W. SENG AWARD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN | 2022 & 2023
Awarded to a outstanding student chosen by College of Architecture faculty.
PHD. MOISES PADILLA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RALES FELLOWS PROGRAM AT CARNEGIE MELLON
Email: mdpadilla_1@hotmail.com
JASON GRIFFITHS, BA HONS. DIP. ARCH. UK, W.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Phone: (402) 472 - 9212 Email: jgriffiths@unl.edu
TROY KEILIG, AIA, ALEP
PRINCIPLE AT CMBA ARCHITECTS
Email: keilig.t@cmbaarchitects.com
A passionately driven and highly motivated creator, that is looking to develop a deeper understanding of how architecture can help others through innovative and sustainable design.
Year:
Type:
Team:
Mentors:
Europe Study Abroad Fall 2024
Restaurant & Plaza
Caleb Mohnike, Christopher Nguyen
Matthew Miller
The project aimed at exploring the constantly changing threshold that is the river Thames. The river was one of the biggest reasons for London’s growth and now the river is rarely used or interacted with; it's just observed. This project aims to reconnect the city of London with the river.
The beginning of this promenade begins with the stillness of the basin. The architecture completely controls the user's interaction with the water and the space. This part of the project remains experiencially the same at all times. Towards the end of the procession, the water is allowed to trickle in at high tide and flow along the outer edges of the walkway guiding the users deeper into the building.
Similar to a traditional lock, this volume allows the river to flow into the space. During high tide, the space feels more full and compressed, while at low tide, the water empties out and reveals the full volume of the room. While the shape of the floor and walls control the water's movement in and out, the river begins to alter the experience of the user depending on its cycle.
The seated dining areas in the tea spot are fully at the mercy of the river. The glass walls provide minimal architectural interruption as the river is allowed to full envelop the dining areas. The lighting, mood, and experience completely change based on low tide (views across river, bright, active) vs high tide (darker, more intimate, enclosed).
Year:
Type:
Team:
Mentors: Fall 2022
Mixed Use
Drue Bower, Christopher Nguyen
Jonathan Fliege, Jeff Monzu, Doug Peters
This project was focused around creating a space where users could live, work, and play. The site was located in Lincoln, Nebraska Historic Haymarket next to an unused historic building, where during the warmer season a farmers market occurs every Saturday morning. This project aimed around creating a space where the market could be support all year-round, while renovating the existing structure into a flex-space office.
Year: Type: Team: Mentors: Fall 2023 Research Center
This concept was focused around the study and education of robotic dairy farms. Today, there is a haze of negativity around artificial intelligence replacing humans within the workforce. This project was aimed at educating people on the benefits of artificial intelligence within the dairy industry and putting the operation on display to all ages to interact with.
Perspective
Year:
Type:
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Mentors: Spring 2023
Mixed Use Housing
Isaac Alvarado,Christopher Nguyen, Elizabeth Pernicek
Zeb Lund, Emelia Alvis
Steam Boat Springs Colorado is known for its location and winter recreational facilities, the site chosen for this project is an area of the town where there is a lack of clinics and long-term housing for those looking to recover from injures caused while utilizing the ski slopes. Located adjacent to the main ski slope, this mixed-use project focused on bringing easy access emergency healthcare and long-term recovery for the nearby neighborhood and ski resort.
LIVING ROOM BEDROOM
First Level Clinic
CONSULTATION
TYP. COURTYARD/FLOOR/CEILING
- ENGINEERED SOIL
- CAPILLARY MAT - DRAIN MAT
- POLYISO INSUL
- ENGINEERED SOIL
- CAPILLARY MAT
- DRAIN MAT
- POLYISO INSUL
- WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
- TAPERED POLYISO INSUL
- CONCRETE PAD
- SOUNDBARRIER/INSUL - CLT SLAB
- HVAC PLENUM - SUSPENDED CEILING
- WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
- TAPERED POLYISO INSUL
- CONCRETE PAD
- SOUNDBARRIER/INSUL
- CLT SLAB
- HVAC PLENUM
- SUSPENDED CEILING
TYP. EXT. WALL
- CHARRED LUMBER
TYP. EXT. WALL
- CHARRED LUMBER - RIGID INSUL W/ Z-FURRING CHANNELS - WEATHER BARRIER - SHEATHING
2x6 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL - GYPSUM BOARD
TYP. EXT. WALL TO DIRT
- CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
GYPSUM BOARD
TYP. INT. UNIT TO UNIT WALL
- GYPSUM BOARD
- RIGID INSUL W/ Z-FURRING CHANNELS
- WEATHER BARRIER
- SHEATHING
- 2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL - AIR BARRIER
- 2 LAYERS GYPSUM PANELS W/ STEEL H STUDS - AIR BARRIER
- 2x6 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL - GYPSUM BOARD
- GYPSUM BOARD
TYP. EXT. WALL TO DIRT
TYP. INT. UNIT TO HALLWAY WALL
- CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
- 2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
- GYPSUM BOARD - 2X6 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL - FURRING CHANNEL - GYPSUM BOARD
- GYPSUM BOARD
TYP. INT. UNIT TO UNIT WALL
- GYPSUM BOARD
BASE FLOOR ASSEMBLY - FLOOR FINISH - CONCRETE PAD - GRAVEL INFILL
- 2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
- AIR BARRIER
- 2 LAYERS GYPSUM PANELS W/ STEEL H STUDS
- AIR BARRIER
- 2X4 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
- GYPSUM BOARD
TYP. INT. UNIT TO HALLWAY WALL
- GYPSUM BOARD
- 2X6 STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
- FURRING CHANNEL
- GYPSUM BOARD
BASE FLOOR ASSEMBLY
- FLOOR FINISH
- CONCRETE PAD
- GRAVEL INFILL
GLASS PANEL
POLYISO TAPERED INSULATION
COVER-PLATE, ALUMINUM
CHARRED LUMBER
PANEL BRACKET
SELF ADHEARING WATER-PROOFING MEMBRANE
GRAVEL
GRATE
SCUPPER
RIGID INSUL
VAPOR BARRIER
SHEATHING
STUD WALL W/ BATT INSUL
GYPSUM BOARD
METAL EDGING
ENGINEERED SOIL
CAPILLARY MAT
DRAIN MAT
POLYISO INSUL
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
TAPERED POLYISO INSUL
CONCRETE PAD
SOUNDBARRIER/INSUL CLT SLAB
HVAC/PLENUM
SUSPENDED CEILING
Year:
Type:
Team:
Mentors:
Spring 2024
MATT Building
David Newton
This project uses artificial intelligence to address the dual challenges of rising sea levels and urban density. By integrating tools like MidJourney for conceptual exploration and Grasshopper paired with the optimization program, Octopus, and the coding software, Python, the project employs optimization algorithms to maximize views, spatial efficiency, and environmental performance. The systems analyze countless design iterations, ensuring that the building’s layout enhances visual connections but also optimizes spaces via 10’ x 10’ rooms for functionality and adaptability.
Average Yearly Radiation
Area of Facade with Good Views
OCTOPUS MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION & SEARCH
View Analysis vs. Radiation Analysis
