A retreat on the bluffs near Mendocino on the Northern California Coast. 2,600 sf, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Clients Elizabeth and Bob dreamed of an adventurous tranquil life amidst the dense forests and tidepools of California’s north coast. They envisioned a home that would kindle their sense of natural wonder and feel like a retreat […]
Previous Next Citizen Initiated Smart Growth Plan, Phase 2 The second in a series of reports establishing a a new vision for South Placer County, Phase 2 focuses on the feasibility, and necessity, of multifamily dwellings and mixed use buildings as specified in Phase 1. This report takes a systematic look at the demographics of […]
Previous Next Citizen-Initiated Smarth Growth Plan A Smart Growth Plan for South Placer County to develop an industrial area into a town with a flourishing innovation ecosystem, supporting education and entrepreneurship. Commissioned as a community initiative by the Alliance for Environmental Leadership, the plan embodies the values of environmental and social stewardship- working with natural […]
Sanctuary Wall Quotes A historic church sought design guidance for the decorative text in their sanctuary. They requested the design to balance tradition with a look that would be fresh for several decades. The resulting designs apply period fonts from the church’s time of construction with modern fabrication techniques. The placement of the text extends […]
Although the tiny house industry has recently gained large amounts of media attention, this market is still in its infancy. It holds potentials of restoring civic life, but top-tier design and cross-sector innovation are left waiting for the gates to open and a clear and legal path to become a massive housing opportunity for the […]
For the Alliance of Environmental Leadership Placer County, CA Facing a large development proposal on native prairie and vernal pools, the Alliance for Environmental Leadership requested help in untangling the complex site factors and identifying socially and environmentally responsible alternatives. I completed a wholistic site analysis tailored to their audience and goals that explores the […]
Live-in LandscapeFollow the Story Facebook Instagram Live-in Landscape is product line of lightweight prefabricated cabins that accentuate wild and scenic California. To stay in a Live-in Landscape is to feel a continual relationship to the great outdoors– to experience living in the landscape. The design of each cabin is tailored to a specific ecosystem in […]
Previous Next For Central Square Food Co-Op Auburn, CA As a new start up, the Central Square Food Co-Op sought to get boots on the ground, gain visibility and entice people to join. We reviewed their business plan to coordinate and phase their growth from a point of contact to a grocery store, as well […]
For Climate Museum Launch Project Canal St. & Broadway, NYC The Climate Museum sought to expansively reconsider designs for their first location and align museum functions with a climate change concept. Through our discussions, we identified the core need to empower visitors to realize their social power and enable them to take Climate Action. To enable this transformation in […]
Climate Museum Launch Project Pop Up Show Pier 26 NYC The Climate Museum requested a concept design for a temporary, participatory installation about climate change on Pier 26 in NYC. I strove to create an inclusive event space for grappling with themed controversial topics, while illustrating the topics in the pop up form and function. The 350 PPM Ball Pit […]