Growing up, I always dreamed of becoming a pilot. I loved the ritual of walking through the airport toward the aircraft. There was something about the aerodynamic profile of the wings I admired most — the sound they made during takeoff, the way they articulated with the airflow, and the way they opened and closed. It fascinated me, even though I didn’t fully understand the reasons behind my passion. I simply loved it, in its purest form.

As I continued flying and experiencing diverse landscapes across the globe, I found myself captivated by the topographical patterns on the ground, viewed through the edge and shape of the wings. From above, the scene felt almost surreal — thin, infinite vectors crossing each other, dots of activities scattered across the canvas, forming spaces and volumes that seemed to change with every glance. That’s when I realized: it wasn’t the flight I was after, but the geometries I had been instinctively analyzing, creating a visual language from them.

I kept sketching, more and more. My drawings gained clarity and strength, and soon, the lines of the land began to intersect with the designs I was creating. That’s when I felt the shift — a pivot in my direction. The sketches started to guide me toward architecture.

Where Art Meets Technology and Science

With over two decades of experience, this portfolio highlights a commitment to blending creativity, design thinking, and AI to deliver transformative ideas. As a grant recipient from Autodesk and ARCADIA, involvement with the Robotically Augmented Design (RAD) Lab at Kent State University led to the development of a hybridized digital-physical workflow. This innovative approach integrates robotic arms, augmented reality platforms, and custom robotic motions to seamlessly merge art, technology, and science.

Architecture

Collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and students has led to the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects. Early career experience includes contributions at Hopkins Architects on the design of the Dubai International Finance Centre—spanning one million square meters—and the Central Park Towers, followed by the Bahrain General Assembly project. After earning a Master of Architecture with NAAB accreditation from California College of the Arts, subsequent collaborations with firms in San Francisco and beyond further expanded architectural expertise. Contributions with FLAD Architects brought an art installation to the biotech Nexus building in Silicon Valley, while work with DIALOG in Toronto helped secure a winning design for the Seneca College international competition. Additional roles in Northern California have supported projects such as the Mountain View-Palo Alto High School District and the Alameda Fire Station and Training Center. My experience also extends to high-end residential, exterior and interior design, and commercial spaces, incorporating hybrid models and AI integration into the design process.

Design Thinking and AI

A multidisciplinary approach has been central to recent projects, including collaboration with the USGBC on Oakland’s Faith Baptist Church, utilizing 3D scanning and digital twin technology to optimize energy use. Computational methods applied to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir's gravitational water system have enhanced both user comprehension and operational efficiency, demonstrating the value of integrating design thinking with advanced technology.

Art and Science Convergence

Artistic endeavors further explore the intersection of design and science, with projects such as the largest abstract biotech art piece in Silicon Valley. This work involved extensive research into biotech R&D labs and their surrounding environments, informing a unique design system that captures the complexity and beauty of biotechnology. The result is a user experience that bridges scientific innovation with artistic expression.

Visionary Approach

Exploration into extraterrestrial architecture has led to the development of a conceptual Mars city designed for one million residents. This work has been presented at institutions such as the Luxembourg Space Agency, Greece's Innovation Center for Natural Hazards & Infrastructure, and the International Astronautical Federation. The upcoming book, Extraterrestrial Nexus on Mars, will offer further insights into these groundbreaking initiatives.

Connecting the Dots

Throughout this journey, the focus remains on connecting art, technology, and science to drive innovation and progress. Each project is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and the boundless potential that emerges when creativity, design thinking, and AI converge.