INSPIRATION
“I delight in many things, but I have two passions in life, architecture and music. Both these art forms have the ability to connect us deeply to our creativity, and elevate our human experience. I’m grateful to have discovered both these passions in my life.”
What made you decide to be an architect?
My childhood piano teacher not only opened my ears to really listening to music but later in my teenage years, also opened my eyes to appreciating art. She was very fond of art and took me to museums with her. That’s when I discovered that I loved the buildings and spaces as much as the artwork inside of them.
Three sources of inspiration:
Nature’s design in the myriad ways it results in a synergy of form, function, and beauty; Andy Goldsworthy’s artwork in nature; Musical expression elevating our experience and connecting us meaningfully to our humanity.
What makes really great design?
Design that enlivens and enriches human beings, connecting us to a deeper sense of place, belonging, purpose, and wonder.
Education: Master of Architecture, Sci-Arc; Bachelor of Environmental Design, Miami University; Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, Miami University
Organizations & Memberships: National Organization of Minority Architects; San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association; Center for Whole Communities
Licenses & Accreditations: Licensed Architect, California