TYPE: CABIN
LOCATION: ROCK CREEK, BC
DATE: IN PROGRESS
TYPE: IDEA
DATE: WINTER 2019
What might society look like if our built environment were liberated from the rationality of the grid and reimagined through the lens of geometric abstraction? In a world untethered from conventional order, would we struggle to locate identity amidst the visual monotony, or might uniformity offer a new sense of ease and clarity? Would subtle variations ignite curiosity and adventure, or lead to isolation and disorientation? Could we adapt—finding intimate nooks and personal meaning within the unfamiliar—or would we remain adrift in an endless, abstract landscape? How might we construct home, build community, and form social bonds in a space where structure defies tradition?
This project explores that speculative world—a built environment situated somewhere between Kandinsky’s expressive chaos and Mondrian’s rigid order. It draws on the rhythm of infrastructure and the ideals of the modernist commune, blurring the boundaries between public and private, between freedom and form. Within this imagined geometry, social hierarchies dissolve. The environment becomes a vast, inhabitable terrain—minimal, repetitive, and abstract—punctuated only by the occasional piece of furniture or a potted plant. Here, home is not prescribed. It is improvised, discovered, and ultimately, self-defined.
TYPE: FURNITURE
DATE: WINTER 2019
A simple mid century inspired nightstand. Maple wood, painted steel hairpin legs.
TYPE: ILLUSTRATION
DATE: SUMMER 2018
Displans Call for Architectural Drawings Competition
For most, the heaping pile of garbage represented an age of reckless gluttony, but for the industrious few it represented opportunity. A mass of forgotten treasure, cast amidst jugs of tooth crème and laundry sauce. They were free, yet forever marooned to live amongst the rotting trash.
STATUS: IDEA
LOCATION: BARCELONA, SPAIN
DATE: FALL 2016
This small live/work house was designed during a three-month studio abroad in Barcelona. The project was distilled into three core objectives: shaping the patio house to complement the broader community context, creating a work studio that balances intimacy with engagement, and establishing the patio as the building’s central heart. The program consists of a single-family, three-bedroom home with a glassblowing studio on the ground floor.
TYPE: COMPETITION
LOCATION: CALGARY. AB
DATE: FALL 2016
The challenge was to design and construct a pavilion using only plywood and screws. The process began with a series of small-scale birch veneer models to explore form and structural potential. I focused on a folding teardrop geometry as a means to investigate the material behavior of plywood under bending and torsion. The final pavilion was developed and built over five days as a rapid, hands-on experiment in form, fabrication, and structural performance.
TYPE: DESIGN BUILD
LOCATION: CALGARY, AB
DATE: WINTER 2017
Inspired by Michel de Certeau’s theory of reclaiming time from systems of control, the POD offers workers a subtle act of resistance—an opportunity to momentarily tip the balance of corporate power. Both a functional object and a social commentary, the escape pod challenges the structures that govern our time and space. Constructed from CNC-milled slabs of rigid insulation foam, the form was clad in plywood and vinyl-wrapped to create a sleek, monolithic exterior. The interior was finished with a smooth, white concrete slurry, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The project was designed and built collaboratively with a team of three over the course of two months.
TYPE: STUDIO THESIS
LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BC
DATE: SPRING 2015
Co-Grow is a speculative model for healthier urban living, centered around food, community, and sustainability. The project combines a restaurant, co-housing units, and an urban greenhouse into a single integrated system. These elements work symbiotically to support a cradle-to-cradle approach to energy, water, and food. Vegetables grown in the greenhouse are harvested for use by the residents, the ground-floor restaurant, and for local distribution—closing the loop between production and consumption. At its core, Co-Grow seeks to spark community engagement with local food systems and provoke dialogue about how we might grow our cities more efficiently, equitably, and sustainably.
TYPE: SKETCH
LOCATION: COPENHAGEN, DK
DATE: FALL 2016
In-situ travel sketches brought to life with cold coffee.
In search of a quality at the heart of the city that breathes an atmosphere unlike any other, the view from the lookout reveals Copenhagen as a mosaic of its ground-level parts. The drab, misty air blurs the low-lying cityscape into the overcast sky, highlighting the spires that pierce the horizon. These soaring landmarks serve both as backdrop and focal point—imbuing Copenhagen with its Genius Loci, its unique spirit of place.
TYPE: COMPETITION
LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BC
DATE: SPRING 2014
The Rolling Hills on Robson invite social interaction, discovery, and play—offering a welcome respite from the city’s concrete expanse. These gentle berms create a natural oasis in the urban core, engaging the senses with the scent of fresh grass and the cool touch beneath your feet. They encourage moments of rest in shaded nooks, friendly races to hilltops, or carefree rolling downhill. The aim is simple: to have fun, relax, and reconnect with nature in the heart of the city.
TYPE: IDEA
LOCATION: CALGARY, AB
DATE: FALL 2015
Rising from the stark intersection of Macleod Trail and Glenmore Trail in Calgary, the Illumina Biomedical Research Laboratory asserts itself on an otherwise unremarkable site with a bold, corkscrew-like form. As a central biomedical hub for the city, the lab develops cutting-edge technologies for DNA extraction and sequencing. By decoding the human genome, Illumina contributes to major advances in understanding health, disease, and drug response.
TYPE: RESEARCH GRANT
LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BC
DATE: FALL 2014
This project explores urban densification in Vancouver through the lens of communal space, proposing rooftop parks on high-rise towers as a potential solution. The research highlights the challenges of designing for the extreme microclimates found at height—particularly in relation to wind, solar exposure, views, safety, and structural stability. A critical analysis of conventional rooftop edge conditions revealed that existing strategies often fail to address these factors holistically. In response, the project introduces the Voronoi Wall: an adaptive architectural element designed to mitigate environmental forces while enhancing safety, aesthetics, and site responsiveness.
The research was conducted under the guidance of Cornelia Oberlander and Dr. Maureen Connolly.