Brian is an artist, architectural designer, fabricator, and entrepreneur who attempts to blur the boundaries between creative disciplines.
His business, Rust Brothers offers metalworking/design/fabrication/prototyping services to artists, architects, and retail clientele.
He earned an MArch from the University of Virginia as well as a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University.
While in graduate school, Brian served as Construction Manager for ecoMOD4 a research and educational project at the University of Virginia that strives to create sustainable, prefab housing units in partnership with affordable housing organizations.
Brian has over two decades of hands-on experience in nearly every facet of both residential and commercial construction that heavily inform his work as a designer. Brian is a skilled metalworker with experience in both MIG and TIG welding.
Brian currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife, Ozan, his two daughters, and Angus, the dog.
Independent Designer/Fabricator, Maker
+Design, fabrication and installation of custom concrete pieces including basins, bathtubs, counter and tabletops
+Design and fabrication of steel components, both structural and ornamental
University of Virginia, BLAST, Designer/Lead Fabricator
+Material estimation, ordering and deliveries
+Design/fabrication of aluminum structural system
+Layout and installation of solar thermal system
+Design/fabrication/installation of interior ventilation flue
+Design/fabrication/installation of glazing system
ecoMOD4, Construction Manager
+Design of structural system and framing layout
+Oversight of wall, roof, and floor section detailing
+Design of module integration (fitting the pieces together)
+Material estimation, ordering and deliveries
+Training students in the safe use of hand and power tools
+Training of volunteer student workforce in construction techniques
+Maintaining construction budget
Prettyhard, Shop Assistant
+Design, fabrication and installation of custom concrete work including bathtubs, counter and tabletops
+Design and fabrication of steel components, both structural and ornamental
