2015-2016 Stanbridge University | Summa Cum Laude | CA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Aug 2025 Volunteer
Paul Rudolph Institute | NY
Rise & Set | NY
Sept 2021Dec 2021 Experiential Design Intern
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Jan 2023present Line Cook
Museum of Modern Art | NY
Jan 2022Aug 2022 Urban Plates | CA
Assistant Pastry Chef
Aug 2018Aug 2021 Prep Team Lead
Cali Fit Meals CA
HOSTEL
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hostel Liminal brings new life to the historical Smallpox Memorial Hospital in Roosevelt Island. As an adap -
HOSTEL
LIMINAL
FALL 2025 - ARCH 3512
tive reuse project, the hostel aims to be a third space for all visitors of the island—a lively point of connection and an extension between boroughs, people, and the site at which it sits
SITE ANALYSIS + STRATEGY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ADAPTATION
MODEL A
ADAPTATION
ADAPTATION
MODEL A
CONNECTION: THEATER
using different materials to explore the urban fabric and materiality of the site
FINAL HYBRID STUDY MODEL
using different materi als to explore the urban fabric and materiality of the site
THEATER
MIDTERMS: ARCH 3512 - FALL 2025 - PROF. MIGUEL MALDONADO-TORRES
Utilizing different materials to form angular forms inspired by the urban fabric and materiality of the site
MODEL B
MODEL B
Exploring natural and organic forms that represent the adaptation of the new to the old
exploring natural and organic forms that represent the adaptation of new to old
Developing shapes with flowing curvilinear geometry that invites a sense of community
COLLAGE + MODELS
using als to fabric the exploring organic resent new
exploring organic forms resent the new to old developing mimick the aters while sense of community togetherness flowing curvilinear ometry
MATERIALS
Combining different elements of the conceptual models
FALL 2025 - PROF. MIGUEL MALDONADO-TORRES
MIDTERMS: ARCH 3512 - FALL 2025 - PROF. MIGUEL MALDONADO-TORRES
JAIMIE MIAVE - HOSTEL LIMINAL
JAIMIE MIAVE - HOSTEL
MIDTERMS: ARCH 3512 - FALL 2025 - PROF. MIGUEL MALDONADO-TORRES
developing forms that mimick the shape of theaters while creating a sense of community and togetherness through
exploring natural and organic forms that rep resent the adaptation of new to old developing forms that mimick the shape of theaters while creating a sense of community and exploring natural and organic forms that represent the adaptation of developing forms that mimick the shape of theaters while creating a sense of community and togetherness through flowing curvilinear ge -
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ADAPTATION
CONNECTION: THEATER
THE BIG IDEA
The hostel aims to be a place of connection — a space between boroughs, the old and the new, and nature and the built environment.
This will be accomplished by integrating new materials into the existing building, creating smooth transitions between inside and outside, and having a theater as a secondary program to act as a third space that urges people to come together.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
PROGRAMMING + BUBBLE DIAGRAM
The program requires a minimum of 30 rooms with a total of 102 beds for accomodation, guest amenities, and support areas . Each program is categorized based on privacy. The adjacency is based on privacy and fostering connections through community
3D PROGRAM based on scale SITE
STACK
4 volumes are stacked and staggered,narrowing as it goes up. Smaller individual modules are also added to the site
SUBTRACT
Volumes are subtracted from the stacked and original modules, creating pathways for circulation
The massing extends beneath the ground, further connecting the site to the building EXCAVATE
2 of the small modules are lifted up to create an apparent entryway LIFT
Egress and circulation connect all modules and volumes CONNECT
A sloped, glazed roof is added to protect from the elements while still showing the relationship between exterior and interior COVER
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
Even with the distinct placement of programs based on privacy, an open plan puts a halt to circulation constraints, prioritizing ease of access to different parts of the hostel
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
MATERIALS
CLAY FLOORS AND WALLS - an attempt at adapting to the site using humble materials
MATTE POLYCARBONATE - promotes transparency and connection outside and within the hostel
ORIGINAL BRICK FACADE - showcases the remnants and history of the site and building
RED METAL ACCENTS - represents the new life and energy brought to the site and building
COLORS
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
The lobby welcomes all visitors of the island with a public lounge and cafe. A separate room for reception resides within the space for direct access to the guest rooms
LOBBY
SECONDARY PROGRAM: OUTDOOR THEATER
The Hostel Liminal Theater highlights the goal of providing a third space for guests and visitors to foster a sense of connection. With multiple entry points within the site and the hostel, it serves as an invitation for spontaneity and interactivity within Roosevelt Island, showcasing the potential and its ability to build a community
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
As a way to visually represent the adaptation of the new to the old, concrete ramps with seating and lush vegetation spiral down from the hostel, extending beyond the original brick facade, onto the ground emphasizing its connection to the site
TEXTURED CONCRETE
GLAZED TERRACOTTA
RED METAL ACCENTS
GREEN TILES
CLAY
RED, BLUE, WHITE TILES
CLAY
POLYCARBONATE
All guest rooms are integrated with the same materials and colors of the hostel’s exterior
4-BED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
6-BED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ADA PRIVATE ROOM REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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HILLSIDE
GALLERY
FALL 2020 - ARCH 102
A sculpture gallery that explores the formal method of planar superimposition. Through intersecting planes, the gallery creates independent programmatic spaces that speak to the site’s topography and surrounding landscape.
VISUAL
STRUCTURE
ENCLOSURE
SITE PLAN
TRAJECTOR Y trajectory
VISUAL TRAJECTOR Y trajectory
VISUAL TRAJECTOR trajectory structure
VISUAL TRAJECTOR Y trajectory
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
VISUAL TRAJECTOR Y trajectory structure
STRUCTURE
ENCLOSURE
ENCLOSURE
ENCLOSURE
The gallery explores how materiality can impact structure and overall design. Along with the continuous circulation flow, the gallery mirrors the verticality of the site’s topography, enhancing the spatial experience.
WEEKEND
COTTAGE
FALL 2019 - ARCH 141
Focusing on the analysis of the given site and site conditions, the project highlights hand drawing techniques including graphic standards, scales, orthographic, paraline, and perspective projections.
SITE ANALYSIS
NOISE VIEWS
SOLAR PATH WIND
ADJACENCY
The cottage was placed at an angle following the shape of the site while taking into account the site analysis and adjacency studies
SITE PLAN
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
N.T.S
N.T.S
04 TECHNICAL PROJECTS
FALL 2024 - ARCH 2331
SPRING 2025 - ARCH 2431
A collection of projects that study the theory and practice of building technology, investigating the assembly of building components and methods of construction using Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques and other analog drawing techniques.
STEEL CONNECTIONS
A study of standard steel components for beams and columns using Revit parametric families. The project features a small as -
sembly of 3 columns with concrete footings and beams
FACADE STUDIES
A
BUILDING COMPONENTS
A study of the assembly of building components and methods of construction using analog and digital drawing techniques and construction drawings
PHOTOG -
RAPHY
With the vision of turning mundane moments into meaningful encounters, this collection of personal photos from travels and daily activities provides a glimpse into the way I see the world.
