Backdoors
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an afterschool program.
at Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick.
In partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library, this project introduces a backdoor pavilion that better connects the institution to its neighborhood. Inspired by the green plywood closets seen at construction sites, the structure uses an inflatable kit of parts to create flexible spaces (the Back Room, Back Stage, and Back Porch) with programming that shifts from children’s activities by day to family offerings at night. The concept extends to vacant storefronts in stalled gentrifying areas, using familiar forms to reclaim space for the local community.
an afterschool program.
at Brooklyn Public Library, Bushwick.
In partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library, this project introduces a backdoor pavilion that better connects the institution to its neighborhood. Inspired by the green plywood closets seen at construction sites, the structure uses an inflatable kit of parts to create flexible spaces (the Back Room, Back Stage, and Back Porch) with programming that shifts from children’s activities by day to family offerings at night. The concept extends to vacant storefronts in stalled gentrifying areas, using familiar forms to reclaim space for the local community.
underover(in)
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a bakery, a barbershop, and a bandstage.
in Charleston, SC.
Set on the site of Charleston’s first public housing project, this work confronts a legacy of erasure by operating in the in-between—a third layer referred to as (in)painting. Borrowed from art restoration and redefined through digital design tools, (in)painting becomes a method of spatial repair. The project resists the generic “historic sign goes here” narrative common in colonial cities, proposing instead a new typology that acknowledges and empowers a historically marginalized community. It serves as a case study in how rigorous research can generate both program and architecture.
a bakery, a barbershop, and a bandstage.
in Charleston, SC.
Set on the site of Charleston’s first public housing project, this work confronts a legacy of erasure by operating in the in-between—a third layer referred to as (in)painting. Borrowed from art restoration and redefined through digital design tools, (in)painting becomes a method of spatial repair. The project resists the generic “historic sign goes here” narrative common in colonial cities, proposing instead a new typology that acknowledges and empowers a historically marginalized community. It serves as a case study in how rigorous research can generate both program and architecture.
Bobst on Bobst on Bobst
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a design school.
on Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, NYC.
This conceptual project reimagines NYU’s Bobst Library through adaptive reuse, proposing a vertical design school that duplicates and stacks the original structure to form a new urban landmark. By stitching together historic and contemporary volumes with a reinterpreted façade, the design explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation. Strategies of transparency and spatial ambiguity blur boundaries between old and new, institutional and civic. Located on Washington Square Park, the project presents a bold graphic presence, challenging conventional preservation by positioning the building as both a symbol of continuity and a vision for the future of architectural education.
a design school.
on Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, NYC.
This conceptual project reimagines NYU’s Bobst Library through adaptive reuse, proposing a vertical design school that duplicates and stacks the original structure to form a new urban landmark. By stitching together historic and contemporary volumes with a reinterpreted façade, the design explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation. Strategies of transparency and spatial ambiguity blur boundaries between old and new, institutional and civic. Located on Washington Square Park, the project presents a bold graphic presence, challenging conventional preservation by positioning the building as both a symbol of continuity and a vision for the future of architectural education.
Thin Walls and Thick Windows
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a health + wellness center.
in Lynwood, Los Angeles, CA.
This athletic and community center in Lynbrook, Los Angeles addresses wellness and health equity through an open, flexible design rooted in sustainability. Passive strategies like natural ventilation, daylighting, and spatial porosity respond to the Southern California climate. Aligned to the street to create a public backyard, the building fosters inclusive activity and social connection. Its shifting elevation opens by day and glows at night, creating a vibrant civic space that supports equity and lasting community engagement.
a health + wellness center.
in Lynwood, Los Angeles, CA.
This athletic and community center in Lynbrook, Los Angeles addresses wellness and health equity through an open, flexible design rooted in sustainability. Passive strategies like natural ventilation, daylighting, and spatial porosity respond to the Southern California climate. Aligned to the street to create a public backyard, the building fosters inclusive activity and social connection. Its shifting elevation opens by day and glows at night, creating a vibrant civic space that supports equity and lasting community engagement.