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Soft DolmensMalibu, CASpring 2024
 “Soft Dolmens” reinterprets ancient dolmens using modern materials like Twin and Double Intex air mattresses as structural elements. Anchored for stability, this lightweight, inflatable installation frames the Malibu sunset during the vernal equinox, offering a serene, temporary retreat. The project blends archetypal forms with everyday materials, creating a dialogue between history and the present.

Intex Twin and Double Air Mattress
Everbilt Nylon ropes
Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight
Pipe CanopyCalabasas, CASummer 2024
 The Summer Canopy is a temporary, lightweight structure designed to provide shade and highlight the scenic hilltop views of Calabasas, California. Made from 1/2” PVC pipes, nylon ropes, dumbbells for weights, and a bright yellow tarp, it is easy to assemble and embodies a sense of impermanence. The flexible design allows the materials to move with the wind, creating a dynamic, flowing effect that emphasizes the structure’s ephemeral nature.

High Visibility Yellow Tarp
Everbilt Nylon ropes
Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight

CMU Temple
Downtown Los Angeles, CAWinter 2025
 CMU Temple is a pavilion made of four towering columns, composed of dry-stacked CMU blocks arranged in varying orientations, define the space with rhythmic solidity and lightness. A timber frame delicately rests atop the structure, supporting a corrugated polycarbonate roof. This project reinterprets common construction materials in an elemental, tectonic expression of shelter and permanence.

8 in. x 8 in. x 16 in. Concrete Block
Standard Kiln Dried Douglas Fir Board
Corrugated Foam Polycarbonate Roof Panel

Standing Foams
Los Angeles, CASpring 2025
 Standing Foams is a spatial assembly of nine FOAMULAR NGX F-250 rigid foam boards. As ready-made materials, these pieces transcend their utilitarian role and challenge conventional perceptions of insulation—highlighting its planar rigidity, lightweight properties, and thermal performance while elevating it from an unseen, hidden layer to an exposed, expressive presence in space.

FOAMULAR NGX F-250 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-10 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation
Electric PyramidArt District, Los AngelesFall 2024
 Electric Pyramid consists of three mobile, metallic figures made from alloy steel structures on wheels, covered in Mylar reflective sheets, and lit with LED tubes. These figures interact to form a collective pyramid shape, exploring the relationship between materiality and off-the-shelf components. The project investigates how these elements contribute to the enduring nature of archetypal forms, while the combination of movement, reflectivity, and light creates a sensory experience that highlights the tension between permanence and temporality in architectural expression.

Alloy Steel Adjustable Rack
Polyethylene Terephthalate High Silver Reflective Mylar Film
LED T5 Fixture 6500K Super Bright White
Off-the-shelf HutWoodland Hills, CAWinter 2024
 The “Off-the-Shelf Hut” is a project that explores tectonics by combining the natural environment with hardware crafting. It uses off-the-shelf materials from the Home Depot, including 2x4 whitewood studs, corrugated clear PVC roof panels, Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, and zinc-plated wood screws to create a structure. The hut emphasizes the simplicity and accessibility of construction with common materials, while the clear PVC roof panels allow natural light to fill the interior, fostering an open and airy atmosphere that connects occupants with their surroundings.

2x4 Whitewood Studs
Palruf 26 in X 8 ft Corrugated Clear PVC Roof Panels
Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors
Tarp TentTenerife, Canary IslandsSummer 2023
 Featuring beach tarp tent on a special black sand beach in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the tent is designed with a semi-circular cut, creating an inviting entryway that frames the stunning coastal landscape. Beneath the tent, a circular tarp mat complements the structure. The interplay of the tent’s form and the black sand creates a striking visual contrast, aiming to create a serene space for contemplation and connection with the surroundings.

Green Reflective Tarp
Cotton Ropes
PVC Pipes

Insulated PyramidJoshua Tree, CAFall 2023
 The Insulated Pyramid in Joshua Tree features a series of insulated boxes that symbolize the planet’s fragile ecosystems, encased in protective shells to highlight their isolation and vulnerability. Set against the extreme temperature fluctuations and desolate landscape, the installation serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges posed by global warming. It invites viewers to reflect on the need for environmental stewardship and sustainable practices to protect our diverse ecosystems.

Sodales: Malesuada
Nulla: Sapien
Proin: Dignissim

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