Other Works
This is an assorted collection of miscellaneous work that does not belong to a particular project. I will occasionally be updating this section with various drawings.
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Urban Fabric
The project Urban Fabric explores the urban fabric of Knoxville through conversations and drawings. Through the designers Thesis, I created a method of capturing the perceived urban fabric of a space, based on listening and talking with those who call the city home. Discovering themes like Redlining and the Civil War, still remaining prevalent in…
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Graphics
This Graphics project involved creating cohesive wayfinding signs for both land and water travel along the Tennessee River and its surrounding sites. The signs catered to different needs, from large entrance signs for cars to floating breakpoints for kayakers. The project also included map kiosks, information signs, and a pavilion inspired by the river.
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Sweeping Deserts
The project “Sweeping Deserts: A Proposal for Invasive Phytoremediation” combines satire and design to address environmental issues in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Inspired by marketing and tourist traps of the 50s/60s and Andy Warhol’s quote, the project focuses on heavy metal contamination from copper mining. The proposal includes interactive postcards, water management plans, and Desert Broom…
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Operation: Reclamation
The “Operation: Reclamation” project aims to transform the UTK Bioswales into a more natural landscape, focusing on native species and enhancing the overall ecosystem. It includes plans for outdoor classrooms, decking, and blending the bioswales with the campus. The project seeks to create a habitat for native species and blur the boundary between the bioswales…
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Six Points Collective
The project Six Points Collective in Knoxville, TN was part of an integrations studio, focusing on applying codes, structures, zoning, and materiality. The Six Points Collective aimed to bridge the gap between the campus and the Guy B. Love Towers neighborhood, emphasizing community well-being and healthy lifestyle promotion. The project prioritized green spaces and recreation…
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Studio Mozambique
The collaborative Studio Mozambique project aimed to blend contemporary and ecological initiatives in the proposal for Hlauleka Secondary School in Mozambique. Incorporating trusses, courtyards, and green spaces, the campus design focused on creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces. Emphasizing flexibility and ecological friendliness, the project utilized materials found in the region, offering…
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Retrofit
The “Retrofit” urban study was a quick project done as part of an ecology class, focused on revitalizing a hazardous site in Knoxville. The team aimed to address the effects of the Superfund Site, create an education facility, promote ecological function, and establish a recreational area. The study involved site selection and dealing with contamination…
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Hortus
The project Hortus addresses the integration of green architecture and user experience. The design incorporates green roofs as water collection systems, with filtration integrated into the building’s walls. The use of voids or cores allows for natural light and social spaces, while the design is adaptable to multiple locations, overcoming initial skepticism and practical challenges.
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Internal Drift
Internal Drift was a project focused on developing one of the communities along the Tennessee River. And in conjunction with other classmate’s projects, turning the river and its communities into an interconnected trail system. It involved learning about national parks and touring the Tennessee Watershed. The project aimed to bring the community and river together,…
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Tröllljós
The Tröllljós or Museum of Light project was the author’s first design competition entry during grad school. The challenge involved creating a space for stargazing and multifunctional use. The design taught valuable lessons in merging culture and modern design. The use of 360-degree views and incorporation of sculptural elements were prominent features. Despite the initial…
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Sgraffito
Sgraffito is an urban exploration focusing on Downtown South Gay Street in Knoxville, TN. It delves into the history and cultural significance of graffiti, aiming to create a lasting impact in a high traffic area lacking in long-term inhabitation and social programming. The end goal was to create an institutional building. The structure is inspired…
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Inflicted Muir
The work “Inflicted Muir” focused on creating a functional and impressive landscape within the urban context of Knoxville, TN. Each student was assigned an intersection to study and then develop a design to create a spectacle. Something I accomplished by incorporating exaggerated scaling and water filtration towers. The project reflects a deep drive to understand…
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Zhongshan Shipyard Park
Zhongshan Shipyard Park, originally a bankrupted shipyard from the 1950s, was redeveloped into a riverfront park in the Guangdong Province of China. It features sculptures that symbolize elements of the former shipyard. We worked collaborative with our teammates to understanding and study this site, and develop drawings.
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Explorations of a Pocket Watch
“Explorations of a Pocket Watch” was a grad-school project marking the author’s first use of graphic design tools like Rhino, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The task was to digitally rebuild a disassembled object, capture it through photography, and create drawings using the mentioned software. The project explored the concept of time’s dichotomous pace.
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