MB LUSTER they/them
marybethluster@gmail.com 510.435.4215
EDUCATION SKILLSET
Tulane School of Architecture, M.Arch 2013 Revit AutoCAD Rhino + Grasshopper
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
EXPERIENCE 2019-present
3D Printing Basic construction Ability to do physical tasks
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Curiosity Adaptability Systems thinking Problem solving Resourcefulness
SELF EMPLOYED | Architect + Desgin Consultant Managed and executed a number of small projects from marketing renderings to small residential renovation projects to 3D model making. Provided coaching for people learning to use design software such as AutoCAD and Rhino.
2023
FORÊT MONUMENTALE | Solo Entry Entered a design competition for an art installation in a forest in France. Built a partial 1/2 scale mockup of the design as part of the presentation.
2017
CHILLITS AMBIENT CAMPOUT | Design + Build Team Member Participated in the design and construction for a lounge space at the annual Chillits ambient music campout. In addition to the design, helped source materials, and assembled the space on site.
2017 - 2020
COSTA BROWN ARCHITECTURE | Project Designer Designed and helped manage a variety of commercial office projects for tech companies such as Strava, Tempo, and Samba TV. Worked on a number of base building upgrade projects, and took part in the development of various midrise, mixed use housing projects throughout the San Francisco area.
2016
MEMORY MEAT | Art Show Participant Created a series of three masks, which were displayed as part of an ambient perfromance piece, as a part of the January Memory Meat show at the Red Victorian in San Francisco.
2016 - 2017
MCCALL DESIGN GROUP | Designer Worked on a team designing innovative, community-oriented banking environments for Umpqua Bank throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Worked on roll-out retail projects for Sephora, Banana Republic, Gap, and others. Took part in schematic concept design for Google’s New York offices.
2014 - 2016
WLC ARCHITECTS | Designer Contributed to the design of the future Marin Elementary School in Albany, CA. Worked with school districts, county boards of education, and private schools throughout the Bay Area on school master plans and renovations.
2012
VOODOO MUSIC & ARTS EXPERIENCE | Art Department Member Took part in building various art installations and helped construct the VIP lounge area for a music festival in New Orelans
2011
GROW DAT YOUTH FARM | Design + Construction Team Member Worked with a team of fellow Tulane architecture students in the final design phase and construction of the facilites for an urban farm in New Orleans City Park. Worked as part of a team tasked with the design and construction of an intricate louver system that enclosed a large, double-height outdoor classroom space.