bio research laboratory

a theoretical project I developed at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Site located on a future expansion area at UWM on North Avenue.

tower design and detailing

Recent project involvement; working since 0ct. 2007 from early stages including building massing, schematic concept design, and thru Design Development. I have led the efforts on exterior design and architectural detailing of the towers and curtain wall system. Unfortunately we were heavily constrained to the placement of the towers because of a previous government approval, and the height in relation to the context isn't very forgiving. To mitigate, we were able to address the park located adjacent to the property by opening up the site and creating a large public courtyard with a direct visual connection. The low-rise podium will contain services and retail for the towers, with the added feature of intensive green roof terraces dedicated as usable public space for building occupants - offering views to the park and internal courtyard.

Images of the project (copyrights: Swanke Hayden Connell Architects):

Harlem Park: AIA recognition

Harlem Park, the project I worked on for the majority of 2006 and 2007 at Swanke Hayden Connell Architects is soon to break ground on the corner of 125th street and Park Ave in New York City. As one of the architectural designers on the team, I saw the project from start to finish with responsibilities ranging from zoning and massing studies, site and context research, detailing of the building core and elevator system, structural and mechanical coordination, design and detailing of the office lobby, and image/rendering production. Here is the article that was published about the project by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Putting the Pieces Together: Harlem Park