I am a designer and artist based in Los Angeles, CA.
I love working on projects that make a positive impact on people's lives, and I get a lot of joy from bringing dreams to reality.
In my seven years of experience in the architecture industry, I've worked in many different project types of varying scales, as you'll see in the following pages.
I have seen projects from concept and design, to bidding and the VE process, and through to permitting and construction.
The construction phase is magical to me, it thrills me everytime I get to step into a project that was only on paper just a few weeks or months prior.
I find simple things like clean, annotated and dimensioned drawings, or finding the balance between generous white space and large margins and full-bleed renderings in a presentation, to be extremely satisfying.
I bring a "can-do" attitude and especially enjoy the social aspect of my profession; meeting with teammates, clients and consultants.
If you'd like to learn more about me please reach out via email or cellphone.
evelynechokkattu@gmail.com (+1) 415-246-8775
In my experience working on residential, restaurant, fitness and retail projects, my responsibilities have included:
Preparation of Client Meeting Presentation Materials • Internal & Consultant Coordination • Training colleagues in Revit • Product/Material Selection and Scheduling • Building Form Design and Fit Studies • Kitchen & Bathroom Design • RFIs • Conceptual/Feasibility Studies • Schematic & Design Development Documentation, including FF&E Selections and Schedules • Material Takeoffs, Bid Sets and Construction Sets • Consultant Coordination • Zoning and Code Analysis • Permitting and Obtaining Clearances • Construction Administration
RAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
April 2024 - March 2025
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Design Associate
I worked on several high end residential projects with the RAL office, producing revit models, coordinating with designers, contractors and suppliers, and overseeing the work of others.
STUDIO COMO
January 2021 - March 2024
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Design Associate
Through my work with Studio Como, I have gained knowledge in several project types, all across Los Angeles county and its neighboring cities.
• Lexington Residences, Beverly Hills, CA New Construction
• Alpine Residence, Beverly Hills, CA New Construction
• Deerglen Residence, Agua Dulce, CA New Construction
• Hollow Glen Residence, Los Angeles, CA Remodel
• Crescent Residence, Beverly Hills, CA Remodel
• Roaring Fork Residence, Denver, CO Remodel and Addition
• 3 parcels in Lancaster, CA Zoning Studies
View select projects on pages 2-7.
RETAIL, FITNESS & RESTAURANT TENANT IMPROVEMENTS:
• Bright Vision, Chino Hills, CA Optometry Office & Retail Store
• East Borough, Los Angeles, CA Restaurant
• ASRV, San Diego, CA Training Apparel Retail Store
• Duxiana, Los Angeles, CA Luxury Beds Retail Store
• The Studio (MDR), Manhattan Beach, CA Fitness Studio
• Cahuenga Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA Restaurant
• Boil Daddy, Valencia, CA Restaurant
THEATERS, GALLERIES AND ACADEMIC:
• Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Gallery
• Grand Annex Theater, San Pedro, CA SD, Feasibility Study
• Violet Tinder, Los Angeles, CA Artist Studio
• Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA Bar & Lounge
• Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, CA Green Room
• TUMO Center, Los Angeles, CA Academic Center
View select Commercial projects on pages 8-13.
RESIDENTIAL WORK:
• Cathedral Cove Apartments, Cathedral City, CA Multi-Family
• Bronson Residence, Los Angeles, CA Remodel
• Dryden Residence, Glendale, CA Remodel
• Melwood Residence, Glendale, CA Kitchen Remodel
• Irvington Residence, Los Angeles, CA Remodel
• Primrose Residence, Los Angeles, CA Remodel & Addition
• Via Alondra Residence, Palos Verdes Estates, CA Remodel
• Ocean Residence, Venice Beach, CA Remodel
• Rainier Residence, Sun Valley, CA Remodel & Addition
• Armadale Residence, Los Angeles, CA Hillside ADU
• Angeleno Residence, Burbank, CA Garage to ADU Conversion
View select Residential projects on pages 14-19.
I have had the privilege of working on several residential tower and student housing projects early in my career in the Bay Area from the early pre-schematic phase to construction documentation phase. My main focus has been designing unit layouts and floor plans and adhering to code requirements, modelling and detailing the exterior facade. Throughout these projects, I assisted in the following responsibilities:
Preparation of Client Meeting Presentation Materials • Internal and Consultant Coordination • Product/ Material Selection and Scheduling • Building Form Design • Facade Design & Detailing, Facade Material Selection • Unit Matrix Fit Studies, Unit Design and Layout • Kitchen & Bathroom Standardisation & Code Analysis • Parking Garage Design • Edited Renderings • Assisted with RFIs
SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ
July 2018 - June 2020
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Architectural Designer
Jan-Aug 2017
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Student Intern
• Transbay Block 4, San Francisco, CA / Highrise Residential / 52-story, 941500 GSF / 765 units. Owner: HINES
• UC Berkeley Upper Hearst, Berkeley, CA Academic Building / Goldman School of Public Policy / 4-story / 37,280 GSF / and 8-story Residential and Parking for faculty, staff and grad students / 150 units, 212 beds / 218,806 GSF. Owner: American Campus Communities
• CCA, Rockridge, CA / Student Housing / 808,300 GSF / 589 units. Owner: Emerald Fund
• 661 Lake, Reno, NV / 6-story Type III wood frame student Housing, 6-story Type I Parking Garage and 7-story Type I Residential tower above. 184 Student Housing units and 285 Market-rate Residential units. Owner: K Giles
View these projects on pages 20-27.
• Parcel F2, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA / 8-story, Mid-rise Residential / 334 units / parking and retail on the ground floor. Type I concrete podium with 5 levels of Type III wood frame construction above. Owner: CIM Group
• Parcel D, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA / 8 story, Mid-rise Residential / 121 units. Owner: CIM Group
• Anaha, Honolulu, HI / Highrise Residential
White Rose. Inspired by Georgia O’Keefe Chalk, Pastel and Charcoal. 2010.
SELECT PROJECTS AT RAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Lexington Residences
Alpine Residence
Roaring Fork
SELECT PROJECTS AT STUDIO COMO
COMMERCIAL WORK
Philip Martin Gallery
Bright Vision Optometry
Grand Annex Theater East Borough Market
Cove
SELECT PROJECTS AT SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ
MULTI-FAMILY WORK
Transbay Block 4
Highrise Residential
UC Berkeley
Student Housing
CCA Rockridge
Mid-rise Residential
661 Lake
Residential
Design with Grasshopper
A portfolio of my student projects is available upon request, or can be found on my issuu and LinkedIn
LEXINGTON RESIDENCES
Nestled in the hills, these two houses stand side by side overlooking Century City's skyline. The houses interiors span over 30,000 square feet each. The larger of the two is a 7 bedroom, 8 bath, 6 powders, and the other a 6 bedroom, 7 bath, 3 powders. Both projects feature several bars, a gym, spa and home theater, custom skylights and walkable skylights, fireplaces and outdoor fire pits, terraces, pools and water features.
For the Lexington projects, I worked closely with Architect, Interior Designer and Landscape Designers to model several design options and changes throughout the project. Since construction had already begun as design changes were being made, a large part of my responsibility was
coordinating these updates with Hanover, our construction team, as well as responding to RFIs and requesting field conditions so that we could maintain an accurate Revit model for material takeoffs and bid packages to share with our vendors and suppliers.
From left to right: Our accountant, Jason Aguirres, Owner, Russell Linch, and myself
As the BIM manager and designer on several projects in different phases, my responsibilities included feasibility studies, zoning and building code analysis, coordinating with designers, consultants, suppliers and vendors, SD, DD and Bid sets, material takeoffs, construction administration and modeling custom revit families with robust parameters that allowed us to make adjustments quickly during design meetings and when presenting options to the client.
Organic curved forms, fluted wood and stone are a theme throughout the design. I modeled these types of elements within Revit and set up customizable family parameters so that the model could be altered easily during design meetings
ALPINE RESIDENCE
I worked closely with the architect, engineers, landscape, and interior design teams during the DD and permitting phases for this project. We reviewed their drawings and built our Revit model of the proposed design based on the drawings from these teams, so that we could produce renderings and review for conflicts. I modeled the street context based on photographs, google street view and stitching together some other resources found online. We presented the exterior renderings shown here at a public hearing and received planning approval shortly after.
Architect: Richard Manion
Interior Designer: Miyake Interiors
Landscape Designer: EPT Design
MEP Team: Shamim Engineering
Structural Engineer: KNA Engineering
ROARING FORK RESIDENCE
I joined this remodel and addition project after the schematic design phase, my main focus was to flush out the overall architectural set to be ready for its initial Planning Submittal. I focused on the exterior shell; remodeled the roof to be on the correct demolition phases, created custom window, door and skylight Revit families, set up schedules and legends to share with manufacturers and coordinated our design with the structural engineer.
I worked on calculations for the zoning code requirements that are specific to Denver. This included calculations for the following items: Site Coverage, Roof and Wall Demo Calculations, Subgrade Wall Areas, Countable Subgrade Floor Area, Floor Area Calculations. The screenshots on this spread are taken from our set.
Design by RAL Design and Management
Structural Engineer: Glenwood Structural
PHILIP MARTIN GALLERY
4,000 SF Gallery in Glassel Park. In addition to the main galleries we also designed new offices spaces, private viewing area, and a back of house staging zone for incoming and outgoing shows.
I worked with Loren Perry on the construction drawings for this project, and assisted with coordination with our consultants and Building departments.
Our goal was to provide a clean and minimal backdrop for the ever changing series of shows and pieces. Neutral finishes and infusions of natural light create an airy atmosphere that leads guests through the series of small gallery spaces.
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STUDIO COMO TEAM
From right to left: Loren Perry, Blaire McPherson and myself
COMMERCIAL WORK
Preschematic Diagramming & Conceptual/Feasibility Studies • Schematic & Design Development Documentation, including FF&E Selection and Schedules • Construction Sets • Consultant Coordination • Zoning and Code Analysis • Permitting • Construction Administration
AND PIPING TO BE PAINTED WHITE
6 PROVIDE PRICING OPTION FOR UNISTRUT GRID THROUGHOUT FOR POWER/LIGHTING MOUNTING AND DISTRIBUTION
7 LIGHT FIXTURES TO BE "FLUORESCENT TUBE" STYLE LEDS
8 CONFIRM DOOR HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS W OWNER FOR EXISTING DOORS
I couldn't have asked for better mentors, Blaire and Loren are incredibly creative, efficient, caring and meticulous in their work, and ALWAYS make time for fun in the process.
The following pages showcase select Commercial and Residential projects that we worked on together
• Duxiana, Los Angeles - Luxury Beds Retail Store (AOR)
• ASRV, San Diego - Training Apparel Retail Store
RESTAURANTS:
• East Borough, Los Angeles, - Restaurant
• Cahuenga Restaurant, Los Angeles - Restaurant
• Boil Daddy, Valencia - Restaurant
THEATERS, GALLERIES & ACADEMIC:
• Violet Tinder, Los Angeles - Artist Studio
• Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles - Art Gallery
• Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles - VIP Bar & Lounge
• Peacock Theater, Los Angeles - Green Room
• Grand Annex Theater, San Pedro
• TUMO Center, Los Angeles - Academic Center (AOR)
BRIGHT VISION OPTOMETRY
Quality materials in neutral colors provide a soothing atmosphere • Pops of color keep the space fresh and not too serious for families • Playful shapes keep the mood light • Modern and welcoming • A mostly neutral space with a few high impact statements of color and shape
An understanding of the neghbourhood and customer base helped to guide the design for this project. I saw this project from the conceptual phase and through to permitting, and construction. I helped with the design process and was the main point person for project coordination between the client, city building department, contractor and consultants.
FAMILIES
Chino Hill's neighborhood crowd is primarily made up of families, with busy parents that are always on the go, they value simplified and time efficient shopping experiences as well as approachability.
Parents value being able to take care of the whole family in the same place for all of their optical needs.
FASHION FORWARD
While families make up the backbone of the customer base, the neighborhood is brimming with young trend setters waiting to snag up the latest products and statement pieces.
Younger crowds tend to have a higher appreciation of more playful, bold aesthetics and are drawn to the uniqueness of specialty retailers.
GRAND ANNEX
THEATER REMODEL
The Grand Annex is your neighborhood cultural nexus. A welcoming, warm, and timeless space to gather, celebrate, and support the arts.
As a live music venue in the heart of Historic San Pedro, the theater is an appealing after-dinner spot for people looking to spend an evening out. The remodels priority was to create a warm, inviting atmosphere and reconfigure the main level floor plan to meet the needs of the theater's clients, patrons and staff.
The design for the new bar leans into the art deco style of the building. Sleek, geometric shapes and brass accent. The aesthetic and color palette is dark and moody, so as not to distract from the stage adjacent to it.
Mirrored surfaces create the illusion of larger space and more bottles. Lockable cabinets with mesh doors are integrated in the back bar so that alcoholic beverages can be securely stored when not needed.
I worked on the overall plans, code analysis; including egress plans and calculations, while also exploring the bar design, material selections, and coordination between consultants and the client for this project
High-contrast, bold patterned tile at the bar face
White marble bar top with dramatic black veining and a dark wood border adds vibrance and life to the space
The striped wallpaper with curves add softness and movement
Antique mirror and glass shelving create depth and lightness
Sleek, geometric shapes and brass accents
Mirrored surfaces create the illusion of larger space
Teal tone faceted tile at the face of the bar
GRAND ANNEX CODE ANALYSIS
BUILDING CODE CRITERIA
BUILDING CODE CRITERIA 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE W/ LA CITY AMMENDMENTS
JURISDICTION CITY OF LOS ANGELES
EXISTING OCCUPANCY GROUP: M RETAIL
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY GROUP: A-1 PERFORMANCE ARTS THEATER
EXITS AND EXIT ACCESS EXITS PER STORY
MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS EXITS PROVIDED
1 EXITS/EXIT ACCESS** 1
FLOOR 2 EXITS/EXIT ACCESS 3
1 EXIT/EXIT ACCESS 2 EXIT ACCESS
EGRESS THROUGH INTERVENING SPACES IS ALLOWED THROUGH ROOMS OR AREAS
THAT ARE ACCESSORIES TO ONE ANOTHER PER 1014 2 THERE WILL BE NO EGRESS
PASSING THROUGH INTERVENING KITCHENS OR STORAGE ROOMS
EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE
THE EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE SHALL NOT EXCEED 200 LF FOR ASSEMBLY
OCCUPANCY SPACES WITHOUT SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER TABLE 1017 2
EXIT SIGNS
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGNS WILL BE PROVIDED INCOMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 1011 1
TACTILE EXIT SIGNS WILL BE PROVIDED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 1011 4
COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL
* THE COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL SHALL NOT EXCEED 100 LF FOR OFFICE
OCCUPANCY SPACES WITHOUT A SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER TABLE 1006 2 1
**THE COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL SHALL NOT EXCEED 100 LF FOR STORAGE
OCCUPANCY SPACES WITH A SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER TABLE 1006 2 1
PARKING ANALYSIS
SITE IS IN ENTERPRISE ZONE AND THERE IS NO CHANGE TO PARKING IMPACT OR ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
PLUMBING SCHEDULE
OCCUPANCY LOAD
THE FOLLOWING IS
Once we got an in depth understanding of the scope of work, and the changes needed to first bring the project up to code, and after reviewing the contractors ROM, we helped the client divide the project into two phases to meet their budget needs:
Phase I
- Bathroom upgrade
- Egress corridor to new back door exit
- Electrical service upgrade
- Fire rating upgrade on select walls
Phase II - Bar / Concessions upgrade, including plumbing
- Small commercial kitchen
- Remove structural column to increase seating
EAST BOROUGH MARKET
EXTERIOR: Merch as branding. Taking a page from speakeasy retail. Bold window graphics
East Borough Echo Park is your friendly neighborhood bodega with an edge. Hand selected essentials alongside Vietnamese staples and homemade sauces and stocks tempt guests to explore the delicious world of modern Vietnamese food beyond the strip mall classic dishes.
The aesthetic leans on classic corner store vibes with a cleaner take that fits into the East Borough brand while making a statement all its own. We worked closely with the client to understand their brand and vision for the restaurant and merchandise. I worked on the conceptual drawings, furniture and lighting selections, 3D model, construction documentation, and permits for this project.
MARKET: Raw & creative materials for displays. Adaptable as the offering changes over time
COUNTER: Keep the guests and counter organized with signage on counters.
SEATING: Window counter with stools. Flexible cafe seating. Sidewalk benches
MATERIALS & DETAILS:
Humble materials with a touch of nostalgia. Fewer is better. Use the existing ceiling as a design feature.
OPTION 1
12 seats
• Most budget conscious
• Flexible cafe seating
• Milk crate based displays
• Fabric as visual screening
• Maximize counter for delivery app and takeout management
OPTION 2 15 seats
• Flip market zone and seating
• Queuing through market encourages impulse buying
OPTION 3 24 seats
• Communal table in market
• Most open space
• Dining counter at window and kitchen view
• Feature seating at corner window
Our team worked closely with ASRV’s founder and team to translate the brand’s clear aesthetic and values into a store experience that closely aligns with their digital narrative.
Strong straightforward forms, authentic materials, and concealed flexibility let the ASRV brand shine through the design while allowing the store to operationally learn and adjust from season to season.
My main focus on this project was the elevations and schedules for the Bid Set and Construction Set. I also helped with making sure the design followed the guidelines set by Westfield UTC Mall
ASRV
The first location of a completely revamped concept design is on a prime corner of the world class Westfield UTC center.
A completely custom fixture design and material story uses a very limited palette to create a distinct statement in the growing luxury technical apparel market.
The store's material story echos repeat campaign influences like urban environments and a distopian leaning future worldview, and marries them with classic forms from both Brutalist and Minimalist design movements.
Photos by Andrew Bui
CATHEDRAL COVE
Cathedral City, CALIFORNIA August 2023 - December 2023 STUDIO COMO / TINA HOVSEPIAN MULTI-FAMILY / 15,000 SF PROPERTY
Preschematic Diagramming & Conceptual/Feasibility Study • Zoning Analysis • Topography Study • Parking Garage Design
I worked with Tina Hovsepian on exploring several possible building forms, mix of units, and parking garage layouts, that fit the planning and zoning requirements and took into account the slope of the site, some of those requirements are listed here:
OPEN SPACE
2,520 SF REQUIRED
LANDSCAPED COURTYARD
1,200 SF REQUIRED
COMMON PAVED DECK 720 SF REQUIRED
TOTAL: 4,420 SF, PROVIDED ON ROOF
RESIDENTIAL REMODELS, ADDITIONS, & ADUS
Schematic Design & Moodboards, including FF&E Selection and Schedules
• Following Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Design Guidelines
• Bid Sets
• Construction Sets
• Consultant Coordination
• Zoning and Code Analysis
• Permitting
• Construction Administration
MIN 50 SF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (BALCONY OR PATIO) OVER 90 SF PROVIDED IN EACH UNIT
Troubled by an old kitchen with only one drawer and shallow cabinets, the owners wanted to modernize their kitchen for functionality while keeping it in the historic spirit of the house.
The existing kitchen, laundry room, and adjacent bonus room was reorganized to create a fully remodeled kitchen, refreshed laundry room, walk in pantry, and new bathroom.
I produced drawings for, and coordinated with LADBS, Fire, Low Impact Development and Community Plan Implementation Overlay department, as well as other departments to obtain the permit for the ADU portion of this project.
Photos by Andrew Bui
EXISTING KITCHEN, LAUNDRY AND BREAKFAST NOOK
EXISTING BATHROOM AND HALLWAY BUILT-INS
KITCHEN AND OFFICE
RECONFIGURED INTO A MASTER BATHROOM & FAMILY BATHROOM
DRYDEN RESIDENCE
With future plans to adopt a child, the owner of this residence was interested in making changes to their 1,300 SF 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath residence.
The most important part of the remodel was adding a second bathroom, so that there was an ensuite Master Bathroom with a shower, and a Family Bath.
The Kitchen and Laundry/Mudroom was also fully remodeled to be a more open inviting and colorful part of their home, with ample storage.
The clients' fondness for the history of the house kept us working closely with the construction team to salvage wood studs and built-in hardware during demo so they could be reused in the design.
I worked on this project from conception and through construction, and was the main point person for coordinating with the client, city, and contractor.
VIA ALONDRA RESIDENCE
I worked alongside Blaire and Loren to explore schematic design options for this remodel. I built the 3D model based on site measurements and an old drawing set of the house.
Once we fine tuned the design to fit the clients feedback, I produced the drawings for contractors to bid on and for permitting and the neighborhood design review
SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ
A few weeks into my internship at SCB, Pete Noone, a Principal of the studio, stopped at my desk on his way out at the end of the day and asked me to lunch to discuss a full time position after graduation.
I accepted their offer, and was thrilled with my decision. I worked to develop several large scale projects, in various phases and locations. Co-ordination, both internally and with the consultants was a major role I took on. The following pages showcase the four projects I focused on, and highlight my role in each.
TRANSBAY BLOCK 4
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
July 2018 - January 2019 SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ PROJECT
Highrise Residential and Townhomes 52-story, 941500 GSF 765 units.
Owner: HINES
Teammates: Brian Sanchez, Vern Lohman, Jeremy Bamberger, Stephen Ellis, Yaejin Lee, and myself
In this project I worked closely with Vern Lohman and our consultants to produce an unit layout and efficient floor plate that matched the clients target unit matrix and complied with all building code requirements.
• Unit Matrix Fit Studies, Unit Design and Layout • Kitchen & Bathroom Standardisation & Code Analysis
I primarily worked on the unit layout, and facade modeling, as well as the ADA and flexible kitchen and bathroom designs.
Design Development & Construction Documentation • Internal + Consultant Coordination • Product/Material
Selection and Scheduling • Building Form Design • Facade Design & Modeling • Unit Matrix Fit Studies, Unit Design and Layout • Kitchen & Bathroom Standardisation & Code Analysis • Parking Garage Design • Edited Renderings
UC BERKELEY UPPER HEARST
Berkeley, CALIFORNIA
January 2019 - June 2019 SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ PROJECT
Goldman School of Public Policy 4-story / 37,280 GSF
8-story Residential and Parking below for faculty, staff and grad students. 150 units, 212 beds / 218,806 GSF.
Owner: American Campus Communities Teammates: Melissa Godfrey, Natalie Marcisz, Peter Williamson, and myself
Corner Steps down
Building Mass cascades to follow the natural grade change of Clifton St.
Incorporation of vertical breaks to the Broadway facade
New visual axis to connect Macky Hall and new courtyard
Building B is lower on the south side so that it does not overly dominate Macky Hall
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During my time working on this project we worked closely with the client to design the building form and finesse the unit matrix. We would meet on a weekly basis and I modeled and rendered the various iterations based on discussions. I would also edit and fly through the sketchup model live as we discussed different options for the project during client meetings.
Schematic Design • Building Form Design • Prepared Client Meeting Presentations • Prepared Redevelopment Drawings for Approval
CCA ROCKRIDGE
California College of Arts Oakland, CALIFORNIA June 2020 - August 2019 SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ PROJECT
Apartment and Townhomes 8-story, 608,000 GSF 457 units and 13 Townhouses.
Owner: Emerald Fund Teammates: Strachan Forgan, Cyril Chong and myself
Building A
Building B
Macky Hall
Carriage House
I primarily worked on modeling the facade module, with custom revit families, and also analysed and coordinated various options for the 6-story parking garage. Production of sections, elevations, details and material schedules for the pricing set and DD drawing set.
• Prepared Client Meeting Presentations • Internal + Consultant Coordination • Product/Material Selection and Scheduling • Building Form Design • Facade Design & Detailing, Facade Material Selection • Parking Garage Design • Edited Renderings
661 LAKE STREET
Reno, NEVADA
September 2019 - May 2020 SOLOMON CORDWELL BUENZ PROJECT
6-story Type III wood frame student Housing, 6-story Type I Parking Garage and 7-story Type I Residential tower above.
184 Student Housing units and 285 Market-rate Residential units.
Owner: K Giles Teammates: Melissa Godfrey, Cyril Chong, Ben Wrigley, Stephen Ellis, Solara Saad, and myself
PARAMETRIC DESIGN USING GRASSHOPPER
3D EXTRUSIONS FROM INPUTTING VALUES AT DIFFERENT COORDINATES
I experimented with creating parametric art by inputting values for the shape, height and spacing of extrusions on a grid.
I then added a positive correlation between the height and warping of the square shape being extruded so that the larger the height value, the more the square shape is pulled into a diamond shape.
IMAGE TO 3D EXTRUSION; "GRASSHOPPER POINTILLISM"
I was interested pulling information from an image to create 3D art that could be applied on a building facade, or to create smaller scale art pieces.
Through Grasshopper, I was able to input a photo, in this case a photo of water, and scripted extrusions to occur based on its tones. A small scale 3D print of this model is shown in the photo below.
The image at the top of the page is my proposed cover design for the book with my suggestion for subtitling the original title and using a new title. The title "Rollin' With It," is fun and attractive to a younger audience, and a reflection of the book style. The cover image leaps from the front to back cover and conveys an image that is humourous, memorable and states a strong message that failing is a part of the learning process; many attempts are what it takes to succeed, so try and try again!
BOOK DESIGN: ROLLIN’ WITH IT
A project with a friend, Keith Warter. All of the written material, research and photographs were provided by him.
The book draws from disciplines like martial arts, yoga, science, philosophy, and sports psychology, providing knowledge that is valuable for both skateboarding and life.
I worked on compiling, proofreading and editing all text and photographs into an indesign layout.
I edited all the photographs and hand drew / created digital illustrations as a mock up. Shown here are some extracts from the first draft of the book.
SHARPIE SKETCHES
Sketching is a pastime of mine. I especially enjoy drawing family, friends and fun memories, and sometimes doodles of everyday objects.
