What are your interests outside the office?
Running and cycling. I also run a yearly triathlon with my friends, CapTex, on Memorial Day. The swim takes place in Lady Bird Lake, and the bike is through Downtown Austin. It’s a pretty great course!
What would you do if you weren’t in architecture?
As a kid I always thought it would be interesting to design bridges, so structural or civil engineer!
What was your favorite project (that you were involved in) and why?
At a previous job, we were able to work with the local non-profit Mobile Loaves and Fishes on prototype micro-houses for new phases of their Community First! Village. The client was so engaged, and truly cared about the quality and experience of the homes. Site visits to the community + getting to participate in a SIP build of a previously designed micro-home were some other highlights.
What is your favorite place, building, or architect, and why?
The High Line, by the LA firm Field Operations and the architecture firm DSR, in New York is one of my favorite places, including the new CLT bridge by SOM that extends to the Moynihan train hall.
I think it’s great that that space gives park space back to NYC, where public/green space is so hard to come by. It makes walking feel easy, as you’re confronted with new types of plants and spaces. There’s a section of seating stairs that looks down over the street, where people always gather. I love any reason to get outside, especially in such a dense city environment. It’s a great space if you’re ever in the area!
- Education
- Tulane University — Dual Degree - Bachelors and Masters in Architecture