Concepts.
Strata
Capitol Hill - Denver, Colorado
Buildner Single Stair Competition. 2025.
As a six-story multifamily residential building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, STRATA redefines affordable housing through innovative design and sustainability. Engineered with insulated CLT panels, the structure features exposed wood at the interior to foster a connection to the natural warmth and texture of wood. Conversely the facade employs a striking rainscreen of reclaimed charred basketball court wood planks, blending modern aesthetics with durable, sustainable weather protection.
STRATA eschews the developer mentality that has led to maximizing square footage for profit, and instead prioritizes environmental responsibility and small-scale communal well-being, exemplifying forward thinking sustainable and cost-effective urban living.
Design Service Collective
Roseland - Chicago, Illinois
Senior Capstone Project. Columbia College Chicago. 2025.
The Design Service Collective envisions a transformative educational space rooted in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
Structured around a reciprocal teaching model, college students receive mentorship and instruction from faculty, while taking on the role of mentors themselves, guiding younger students from local public schools through the fundamentals and lifelong value of design thinking.
Guided by a core philosophy of service and mutual empowerment, The Design Service Collective emphasizes giving back to the community, fostering a culture where knowledge, creativity, and opportunity are shared across generations.
Through intentional spatial design, inspired by the rose flower, the building promotes collaboration and a sense of belonging, offering an inclusive environment that reimagines what it means to learn, teach, and grow – together.
River House
Albany Park - Chicago, Illinois
Community Center. Columbia College Chicago. 2024.
Located at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and the North Branch of the Chicago River, River House is a community center that serves as a neighborhood beacon for local gathering, cultural showcasing, and social progress in Albany Park. The design integrates the comfort of a Third Place, and the unique characteristics of the river ecology, to foster a restorative environment. By bridging the gap between the built environment and the natural landscape, the center promotes the long-term well-being and growth of the community it serves.
