Projects

2025 Internship, Spencer Architecture Studio

The Sierra Grande Teaching House was designed to provide affordable, short-term housing for teachers working at the newly built Sierra Grande PK-12 Replacement School. While significant funding was allocated to construct the state-of-the-art high school, many teachers in the area struggle with high living expenses. This project aims to bridge that gap by offering comfortable, practical housing for educators who are new to the area or need temporary and affordable accommodations.

My role in this project involved refining the floor plan and elevation drawings to improve functionality and overall design. Additionally, I created renderings to help investors and school board members visualize the finished space, ensuring the project's value and impact were clearly communicated.

Sierra Grande Teaching House

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Greek Orthodox Fellowship

The Greek Orthodox Fellowship Hall is a community gathering space that was created by converting an old house adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Church. Designed to host events, shared meals, and other community gatherings, the hall provides a welcoming and functional space for members of the congregation to come together. The goal of the project was to transform the existing structure into a practical and comfortable venue while maintaining a strong connection to the church. The client also wanted more space for the growing membership of the church to be able to gather.

For this project, I started by measuring the existing hall and documenting its dimensions to ensure accurate representation of the space. I then led the development of the floor plans, elevations, roof plan, and site plan for both the existing structure and the proposed renovations. In response to the client’s request for expanded space, I designed two extension options that maximized the site’s potential. Option B proved to be the most practical and visually cohesive solution, offering the opportunity to create a covered porch that connects the indoor and outdoor gathering areas. This porch also helps to improve the accessibility of the building by creating an area where a ramp could be placed.

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Enclave Wellness Center

This project was a research-driven exploration into various enviornmental conditions of Houston Texas. For this project I chose to focus on transportation, health, and vegetation. The project began with an analysis of three books discussing capitalism and its influence on critical societal factors such as education, health, and culture. By understanding these broader systemic forces, I was able to closely examine how Houston’s urban landscape is impacted by these issues and how its current infastructure presents its own challenges. My research helped to inform the design of a health and recreation center that integrates natural elements, promotes well-being, and fosters connectivity within the city, addressing the intersections of the chosen themes in a meaningful way. In selecting the site this project would be built on I chose a space that was between commercial offices and neighborhoods to bridge these conflicting spaces together in a way that promotes healthy habits.

The design of this building centers around a sloped roof that blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, covered in native vegetation and wildflowers. This roof serves as a functional and inviting space where people can walk, sit, or exercise along a trail integrated into the roofline, making it an extension of the community’s natural setting. The gentle slope was designed to appeal to the nearby residential area, drawing residents in with its approachable and vegetated aesthetic.

EXPLODED AXON

TRANSVERSE SECTION

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SUMMER SUN ANALYSIS

ZOOMED LONGITUDINAL SECTION

WINTER SUN ANALYSIS

GROUND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

CONCRETE MODEL

Chunk Model

Sunstone Chapel

The objective of this project was to create a non-denominational chapel that can be used for quiet reflection and meditation. The assignment also required connecting the design of the building and its spaces to its location in rural Texas. The intent was to create a design that makes the viewer feel protected and surrounded by nature.

The chapel utilizes pine wood floors, white concrete walls, and a black stone exterior making it seem like the materials were chosen from the natural enviornment surrounding the building and giving the visitor the impression of being outside.

Exterior Courtyard

Central Worship Space and Ramp

Secondary Worship Space

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Barcelona Internship

Vichy Belneario

During my internship in Barcelona, I worked on the renovation and redesign of the luxry hotel and spa, Vichy Belneario, with a team of architects. We toured the hotel where we were explained the history and issues with the current design.

My responsibilities for this project included creating computer drawings on the front facade and main lounge area to be used on the presentation slides. I was also asked to create a proposal for a new pool to be placed in the spa. My design took out a needless hallway, moved the entrance to a more central location for easier access, and expanded the pool. This proposal was chosen by the team and used in their presentation to the client.

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After

Pool and Spa

The main draw of this luxury hotel is its mineral spa pool, known for its skin-nourishing benefits. However, the existing pool was situated in the middle of a plain, uninviting room that lacked the sense of luxury and relaxation guests expect during their stay. The space needed a design that would elevate the overall experience and create a serene, spa-like atmosphere.

My proposed design repositioned the pool to the back of the room, allowing for a more intentional layout that separates the pool from the seating area. I introduced a series of columns to create a visual divide, creating more privacy between activities within the room. I also incorporated a water feature along the back wall, providing the calming sound of running water to enhance the space’s visual and auditory appeal.

Apartment Floor Plan Renovation

Another project I worked on during this internship involved redesigning the layout of an existing apartment to better accommodate the privacy needs of the client’s adult daughter, ensuring the space would feel more comfortable and functional for the whole family. This project presented a unique challenge as I had to familiarize myself with Spanish building codes and work in metric units for the first time. Despite the learning curve, I successfully developed a revised floor plan that aligned with both the client’s needs and local regulations. The design was later presented to the client by the design team and ultimately implemented in the renovation.

Client Needs:

Larger Second Bedroom
More Space in Master Bathroom
Second Bathroom
Office/ Guest Space with Pull-Out Couch
Expanded Kitchen

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Urban Park Apartments

The assignment was to create an apartment building to be built on a specific lot in the outer area of downtown Austin. Our class took a field trip to visit the lot to get a feel for the area and consider design ideas. The surrounding buildings were older and made of materials like brick and wood which influenced the materials of the new building. Another important consideration was access to nature for people in the area. To address this the design incorporates green spaces on the bottom floor that allows people to enjoy the outdoors and stay protected from the hot Texas sun.

Lobby, Gym, Locker Rooms, Pool, Bathrooms

ADA Accessible Bedrooms, Single Bedroom Units, Community Work Space

Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Units, Game Room, Community Sitting Space

First Floor of Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Units, Movie Room, Community Sitting Space

Second Floor of Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Units, Community Work Space

Precedent Studies

Two Cork Houses

The House on the Cliff

Mobius House

These precedent projects served as a way to observe existing architecture for their specfic elements and study their qualities. These qualities would then be used to inspire our own designs and ways of thinking. For example the Two Cork Houses have real cork on both the exterior and interior walls. This shows how we can use unusual materials to create a compelling design. Modeling these existing buildings from given elevation and floor plan drawings also served as a way to quickly learn how to model complex architectural elements such as the roofs on The House on the Cliff or the Kimbell Museum.