1992
1992
1992
1992
(w/ Gensler)
About Me
About Me
About Me
About Me
About Me
Edmonds, WA
425.673.2695
With my exposure as a youth, it's not surprising I chose architecture as a career.
I received my Bachelor of Architecture with Honors at The University of Texas, Austin. After 4 years of professional practice, I returned to school for 2 years of post-graduate studies. I received a Masters of Architecture in Urban Design from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.
Teaching & mentoring architectural students may have been my best education.
After graduate school, I was sought out by the University of Texas at San Antonio to assist in the development of a new architecture program. I used my experience and expertise to develop curriculum for design studios, served as a student and senior thesis advisor, and a member of the faculty selection committee. I taught second, third and fourth year architectural and urban design studios, and theory of architecture.
In addition to teaching for 8 years, I was also a visiting architectural design review critic at the Boston Architectural center, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Rice University, Ohio State University, Harvard University and the University of Washington.
My exposure to the world of architecture began long before college.
As an “air force brat”, I was fortunate to live in, and experience, many unique and influencing places. I was also blessed to have parents who emphasized “seeing,” rather than just looking at my surroundings; they taught me to observe what I would have otherwise overlooked.
Casablanca, Morocco was one of my earliest influences. I was immersed in a dense urban environment with grand boulevards and the uniquely exciting dynamics of the prevalent marketplaces or bazaars. From Casablanca, we moved to Finchingfield, England, an idyllic picture-perfect village. Today, it is considered one of the most picturesque and photographed villages in England. After 5 years in England, we moved to San Antonio, Texas, where my biggest influence was the San Antonio Riverwalk, possibly the most unique urban feature in the U.S.
What these places share is a multiplicity of experiences based on spaces and events revealing themselves dynamically and sequentially as you move through the spaces. These places are about path, movement, views, lighting, sequential layering and surprise. Exploring and living amidst such amazing surroundings was my primary influence, and the reason behind why I wanted to be an architect. These unique experiences galvanized in me a unique vision and formed the basis for my architectural creativity.