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My focus is on experimenting with the possibilities of new paradigms in Architecture, pushing the envelope for true design with the potential of evermore powerful software and applied interdisciplinary theoretical research/development; synthesizing the conceptual to reality with sustainability and humanity in mind. Having pursued a wide ranging academic experience, I have been interested in tireless research into material systems and their applications, to the complexities of urban design and its repercussions upon the social landscape. I believe that when somebody hires a design service they deserve something that is not only of elegant resolution, but of sound harvesting and transcendental beauty.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Architectural Research Assistant, Terpsichore Intervals Dance Space 2
-Project leader in charge of design, research, project management, logistics and manufacturing of dance space, lounge, change rooms and conference room.
-Administered a team of nine undergraduate and graduate students throughout the design phase and manufacturing of project.
-Researched and created working models of sustaible lighting systems and solar shading devices.
-Realinzed project under limited budget while completing Graduate Thesis project.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Architectural Research Assistant, Architecture of Crisis Exhibit
-Project leader in charge of design, research, project management, logistics and manufacturing; partnered in theme conception.
-Administered a team of eight undergraduate students throughout the design phase and manufacturing of working/finished models.
-Conceived methods of strategized transportation and simplified temporary installation of traveling exhibit.
-Concluded project under limited budget while completing Graduate Thesis and participating in the Solar Decathlon
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Team Member, DOE- UIUC Solar Decathlon Team
-Team member; performed in construction and disassembly in Champaign IL, and installation in the National Mall in Washington DC.
-Participated in production and cross-reference of as-built documentation and construction details; deviced solutions to overlapping issues.
-Concluded assembly of building envelope, accesibility criteria and plumbing systems.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Architectural Research Assistant, Terpsichore Intervals Dance Space 1
-Project Leader in charge of research, conceptualization, development, project management, logistics and final manufacturing.
-Administered a team of 12 graduate students throughout the design development and final manufacturing processes.
-Constructed working models to test and refine salvaged wood sprung floor and interactive walls.
-Devised designs that facilitated the strict approval of the regulations imposed by the University Building Code and Fire Marshall.
-Concluded project under limited budget while completing 18 credit Graduate semester and participating in Solar Decathlon team
MOREarch, Principal
-Produced built and unbuilt architectural work that has ranged from residential, commercial, and hospitality buildings.
-Collaborated with Wizard Studios in the design of themed events for Fortune 500 companies.
-Launched branding initiatives and graphic arts services for businesses
Leslie Bursian Architect, Architectural Intern
-Worked as architecture intern, collaborated personally with architect.
-Performed tasks ranging from project conceptualization, presentation images and execution of construction documents.
-Taught me the value of properly and beautifully crafted construction documents and fine detailing.
Columbia University, Masters, Masters Advanced Architectural Design
Experimental architecture + critical theory
Developed tools for cutting edge design + representation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, MArch, Architecture
Sustainability + Research methods/theory
Professional practice development
University of Puerto Rico, Bachelors, Environmental Design
Essential architecture tools + methods
Development in architecture studio/history/theory/structures
Code compliance
GSAPP_ABSTRACT Publication, Other
Featuring GSAPP Critic Selected Work
Edward C. Earl Prize, Nomination
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Critic Selected Work
Edward C. Earl Prize, Nomination
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Critic Selected Work
High Honors Award-Escuela de Arquitectura Universidad de Puerto Rico, Award
