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SKY PARK

Sky Park LAKE UNIONA real estate competition between University of Alberta, University of British Columbia and University of Washington sponsored by Paul Allen’s Vulcan Properties at Lake Union in Seattle Washington. The brief was to design for a mixed-used high density pedestrian oriented hub on the north shores of Lake Union. The neighbourhood is undergoing revitalization and Sky Park looks to be the pivotal edifice that enhances the liveability and socialization of the emerging neighbourhood. Focused on providing uninhibited views and access to the elements Skypark and its complimenting buildings spread out over three sites look to celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s rugged beauty. Finding inspiration from the nearby marinas, forms and typologies reflect the rich industruial and sporting history in the region.

REconnect

REconnect ABBOTSFORDPUBLISHED ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION, SHORTLISTAs resources become more expensive and scarce, vibrant public spaces that allow for a myriad of activities and expressions must be in the vanguard of our new ideology if we desire a future that extols democratic values. REconnect establishes this relationship by recreating an underutilized parking lot into an animated recreational setting that is not overly deterministic but provides opportunities for participants to create their own experience.

a symbiosis of old and new

a stratification of our design history

rather than bulldoze our mistake we must encapsulate them as monuments to ensure they are never repeated

a stratification of our design history

RESIDENTIAL

Halfmoon SECHELTPRIVATE RESIDENCE, 2008Overlooking Halfmoon Bay, the residence takes advantage of sweeping views on a tight residential lot. Timber frame and custom post and beam elements heighten the experience of nature.

Sumas Mtn ABBOTSFORDPRIVATE RESIDENCE, 2007As resources become more expensive and scarce, Square log and post and beam construction frames British Columbia’s fertile Fraser Valley. The natural materials integrates the dwelling seemlessly into the surroundings.

UrbanBLK REGINAPRIVATE RESIDENCE, 2009UrbanBLK utilizes recycled and new shipping containers for this residential infill housing. Designed to as an affordable housing strategy that maximizes space and its surroundings.

DESIGN

Incidence UFVVIDEO INSTALLATION, 2011Incidence demonstrates what the human eye does not see. incidence is meant to educate, to inform, and to comprehend the interactions between projections and resultants by studying the perception of geometric objects broadcast from above.

Wooded SiteFOLDED AND CUT PAPERPlanning concept utilizing existing materials and topography to minimize artificial materials brought to site. an alternative planning approach in which the site’s attributes influence the design reducing waste.

Lab RedesignPHOTO CONTEST, LASER PRINTED VINYLThe 66’x12’ photo collage wall stemmed from a desire to see a student computing and design lab inspire a place of ownership and provide an example of the inherent talent at the university. This is UFV’s first ever student, staff, faculty and alumni art work.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Hypnotized MagicianPublished. Digital print. 2009.

UntitledDyptich, digital print. 2011.

Nature Always WinsDyptich, digital print. 2009

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