OVERVIEW
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I have had the privilege of working in the architectural field for several years, gaining valuable experience at GHG Architects pllc., Teitsch-Kent-Fay Architects p.c., and Dwyer Architectural llc. My passion for architectural design stems from its ability to bridge the gap between the mind and physical reality through a type of grace. My college studies taught me the critical thinking skills necessary to achieve this conceptual flexibility, while also introducing me to graphic design, installation art, philosophy, and photography. The friendships I formed during this time are cherished and have lasted beyond graduation.
I feel building is inherent to us as a species of self awareness. As an extension of ourselves, the spaces we craft can facilitate socioeconomic efficiencies and a better quality of life. From a young age I had been interested science, music and art. While my father, a carpenter by trade, frequently shared his knowledge of different roof styles and construction techniques with me. Consequently, it is no surprise I value being well-rounded, as the science and art of building require a variety of professional skill sets to construct successfully. With respect to traditional approaches, my passion for design drives me towards contemporary applications which tend to leverage the advantages of modern technology.
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TIME LINE
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After graduating from SUNY Buffalo's architecture and planning program in 2010, I began my professional journey at GHG Architects pllc, a firm focused on the residential market. Despite having limited knowledge I was welcomed and gained exposure to various aspects of the business. In retrospect, residential work was a great place to gain a grasp of the industry in a nutshell. In 2013, I relocated to central New York, where I worked on independent projects and developed a moderate interest in carpentry and metal working. Alongside my education in design, these tools became an outlet to respect and experiment with the materials at hand, as an expression of creativity.
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During the summers from 2014 to 2017, while freelancing, I had also been working part time for A. Weis Engineering. This civil engineering firm specializes in the agricultural market, primarily within the dairy industry. With a secondary objective to help their clients conform to NYS DEC regulations, projects involved the application of earthen and/or mechanical techniques used to isolate any hazardous byproducts of the farms. I gained construction knowledge and critical awareness of the land's characteristics, including watershed, soil composition, and proximity to natural waterways. The experience helped me develop a well-rounded understanding of the built and natural environment.
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In 2018, I returned to architecture and joined TKF Architects in Cazenovia, NY. A small firm with experienced leadership who honed their skills at various architectural firms in Syracuse NY, including King and King Architects and VIP Structures. At TKF, we worked within an array of different markets, ranging from k-12 and higher education to municipal and residential. This is where I built upon my skills for construction detailing in a more commercial environment. The time spent there had introduced me to the greater Syracuse design and construction community.
I began working at Dwyer Architectural, a certified WBE architecture firm, in 2021. With a focus on the healthcare and higher education markets, the talents there regularly design around highly technical equipment and environmental criteria. My colleagues at the time had introduced me to concepts like biophilic design and data driven implementations such as WELL. One over-arching design concepts at Dwyer, aims to take the sterility out of a sterile environment through interior architecture and design. This lends well to their branding and business model that strives for an open minded and progressive office culture. As a senior designer, my work had me involved in teem coordination, building information modeling (BIM) and research, and space planning.
