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Recent Masters of Architecture recipient with professional experience in the architecture and construction management industry. Seeking full time employment opportunities in early 2013.

Washington University in Saint Louis // St. Louis, MO2010 - 2012Master’s of Architecture (December 2012)Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea; International Semester ((8/2011 – 12/2011)GPA 3.82

University of Maryland // College Park, Maryland2004 - 2008Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture, HonorsVesuvian Institute, Restoring Ancient Stabiae Foundation (RAS), study abroad, SU 2006 + 2007

Language Fluency:English; American citizenMandarin Chinese (Intermediate Spoken)

Computer Drafting // AutoCAD (Windows & Mac OSX)Digital Modeling // Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUpPhysical Modeling / Fabrication // Laser cutter, CNC, Thermoforming, Wood Shop machinery training3D Rendering // VRay, MaxwellGraphic Design Applications // Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignWord Processing Applications // WMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

ZGF ArchitectsWashington, DC June 2012 –August 2012Architectural InternScholarship recipient for ZGF’s annual award and summer design intern. Team member of a science research facility in Philadelphia. Assisted with DD phase. Also assisted with setting up new fabrication shop and tutorials for laser cutting machines.

EYP Architecture and EngineeringWashington, DC May 2011 –July 2011Architectural InternPart of design team, assisting design leaders on various projects at universities in Virginia. Specific tasks include designing a scheme for a graphic and interactive science display, named “Biology on Display,” in the new science building on James Madison University’s campus and attending on-site meeting with clients. Also assisted in project proposals at University of William and Mary by composing renderings of plans and elevations.

McDonough Bolyard Peck Construction EngineeringColumbia, MarylandApril 2009 –July 2010Intern ArchitectProvided project and contract management to USACE for utility projects at Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall (JBMHH), including Fort Myer (Arlington, VA) and Fort McNair (Washington, DC). Tasks included analyzing sanitary, storm, and water upgrade designs, project coordination with Public Works, military personnel, and contractors. Also assisted with punchlist inspections of architectural finishes for the new National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) building in Springfield, VA. Was also employed as summer/winter intern in 2006 & 2007.

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table of contents

food forum

canopy of wellness

seams of bukchon

urban porches

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Peter MacKeithAssociate Dean, Associate ProfessorWashington University in St. LouisSam Fox School of Design & Visual [email protected]

Ben FehrmannSenior LecturerWashington University in St. LouisSam Fox School of Design & Visual ArtsFounder of [email protected]

Mairav Mintz, P.E.Vice President/Branch ManagerMcDonough Bolyard [email protected]

Joe JohnsonProject ManagerZGF [email protected]

references

ZGF Annual Architectural ScholarshipOregon Community FoundationJune 2012

Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum ScholarshipHOKJune 2012

Washington University Scholarship(2010-2012)

NOMAS Design Competition 2011Second Place, Team Submission

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In the 19th century, Saint Louis was a thriving center for industry and trade along the Mississippi River. One of the thriving neighborhoods along the river was Chouteau’s Landing. In the 1900’s, the area experienced rapid decline, leaving factories abandoned. Among the many abandoned factories was the Powell Square Building. The location of Powell Square building makes

Project | Degree Project Site | Saint Louis, MOCompleted | December 2012Professor | Elena Canovas

it an artery that can revive itself as well as its surrounding areas. The building is transformed as a machine that reconnects itself as an agricultural center, reclaiming brownfields to grow and yield crops. As a Food Forum, it will be the center of cooperative food production and consumption. The program includes a farmer’s market, temporary restaurants and kitchens, and a roof bar.

food forumagricultural Cooperative in Chouteau’s landing

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The FOOD FORUM is a productive parasite that inserts itself into its host, the Powell Square Building, and pumps life back into it by feeding and nurturing this abandoned property.

para.Sitos(beside) (food)

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plant compostharvest sell eatprepare waste

(RE)plant

compost

harvest eat

waste

prepare

sell

restaurants

waste mgt

market

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co-op farmingThe community can rent out plots of the reclaimed brown-field. chefs that have restaurants can also lease out land for their own produce.

farmer’s marketNeighborhood market for local produce and other goods. this is a forum for tenants to sell their goods and promote their businesses. Produce grown on-site also sold here.

temporary restaurantsSpace is rented out in flexible / short-term periods as an affordable way to run a restaurant. The restaurants are plug-n-play- they branch off utility connections from the cores of the building.

kitchensWhen restaurants are not rented out, they can become rentable space for those who seek a commercial kitchen to conduct their business, such as caterers. Other kitchens also transform into gastronomy labs and test kitchens,

compostBuilding core includes waste chutes for compost and recyclable waste. Collected organic waste is collected and treated through vermicomposting and used to fertilize the fields surrounding the site.

FARMER’S MARKET

ROOF BAR

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co-op farmingThe community can rent out plots of the reclaimed brown-field. chefs that have restaurants can also lease out land for their own produce.

farmer’s marketNeighborhood market for local produce and other goods. this is a forum for tenants to sell their goods and promote their businesses. Produce grown on-site also sold here.

temporary restaurantsSpace is rented out in flexible / short-term periods as an affordable way to run a restaurant. The restaurants are plug-n-play- they branch off utility connections from the cores of the building.

kitchensWhen restaurants are not rented out, they can become rentable space for those who seek a commercial kitchen to conduct their business, such as caterers. Other kitchens also transform into gastronomy labs and test kitchens,

compostBuilding core includes waste chutes for compost and recyclable waste. Collected organic waste is collected and treated through vermicomposting and used to fertilize the fields surrounding the site.

FARMER’S MARKET

ROOF BAR

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Section C-C

mezzanine looking to atrium

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roof bar / view deck

Section A-A

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perforated panels + layering

existing + new structure

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canopy of wellnesscancer outpatient wellness center

The studio, headed by Craig Dykers of Snohetta, is based around the concept of a Maggie’s Center, a cancer wellness center. Started in the UK, the purpose of Maggie’s centers are to provide non-residential support and information facilities for people with cancer, and for their familes and friends. In our adaptation, the site is in “The Grove,” one of St. Louis’s famous

Project | Graduate Studio Site | Saint Louis, MOCompleted | May 2012Professor | Craig Dykers/Aaron Dorf (Snohetta)

neighborhoods. Situated on the busy street of Manchester Boulevard, the “Canopy of Wellness” center seeks to recede itself from the main thoroughfare and create a retreat where visitors can feel comfortable. The “canopy” concept lends itself to an existing tree on the site of which the building is built around. Building and tree work together to create this canopy.

view looking down manchester blvd

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Ground floor 2nd floor

main entry

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Section N-S

community kitchen / library

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layering / light studies

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technical drawings

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The program is an institution dedicated to the research and education of the Korean traditional craft of Hanbok and Bojagi, fabric crafts held close to the hearts of Korean women. The facility contains educational spaces – classrooms, workshops, and auditorium, as well as spaces for exhibition and commercial shops.

Project | International Studio Site | Seoul, South KoreaCompleted | December 2012Professor | Junsung Kim / Marc Brossa (Konkuk University)

The textile institute is inspired by the traditional korean craft of the Hanbok. HANBOK is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Literally meaning “Korean clothing”, hanbok is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.

seams of bukchonKorean Women’s Textile Institute

view looking down samcheongdong-gil

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sewing room physical model

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main atrium / stairs

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exploded axon construction details structural section

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urban porchesashby metro transit center

As a method to reconnect the Ashby community, we reconnected to the simplicity of the home’s exterior gathering space – the porch. The porch is the most human aspect of a dwelling: it acts first as physical shelter, but also as an important social and cultural piece within the African American community and the throughout the South. The porch not only serves as a place to

Project | NOMA Student Design CompetitionSite | Atlanta, GACompleted | October 2011Award | 2nd Place

gather, but also acts as a threshold between public and private: it is a place for the neighborhood to see you and a place where you can watch the neighborhood. Activation of the site through implementing the ideas of the “porch” seek to regenerate the community, make the neighborhood safer, and rejuvenate the rich music and art culture.

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