Milestones
2024
UN-Habitat Invitation – Delivered a talk on urbanism and well-being titled "Cycling on Well-being".
City of Joliet Square Design – Selected to redesign the city square in Joliet, IL.
Michigan State University (MSU) Monument Competition – Entered the competition to create an iconic monument for MSU in East Lansing.
137 Miami Residency – Designed a residential complex for Lana Development in Miami, FL.
Published "Extraterrestrial Nexus on Mars" – Authored the first book on building a Martian city.
2023
Biotech Art in Silicon Valley – Spoke at the American Institute of Architects on biotech art, "Nano".
AI in Sustainability – Guest speaker at USGBC, Phoenix, discussing AI applications for sustainable design.
USGBC Host Committee – Innovated energy-saving methods using 3D scanning and digital twins.
2022
Biotech Art Installation, Silicon Valley – Won competition and commissioned by FLAD Architects and HealthPeak Properties.
Seneca College, Toronto – Secured the international contract to extend sports and well-being facilities.
DIALOG Tech-Committee – Pioneered research integrating AI and computational design.
2021
Master of Architecture – Earned degree with NAAB accreditation from the California College of the Arts.
Martian City Design Presentation – Presented concepts at conferences in Greece and Luxembourg.
Joined RossDrulisCusenbery – Designed fire stations and dispatch centers across North America.
2020
RAD Lab Fellowship – Advanced robotic workflows and AR design with Autodesk and ARCADIA grants at Kent State University.
Communal Living Design, Palo Alto – Developed community housing units with integrated pet spaces.
Legacy Highlights
2018-2019
Environmental Engagement – Collaborated with Yosemite National Park and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects on an environmental cleanup initiative at Yosemite Village.
Los Angeles Light Museum – Proposed an innovative Light Museum concept in LA, blending art and architectural illumination.
2010-2017
Speaker at Burj Khalifa’s Inauguration – Addressed sustainability in the design of iconic structures.
Formula 1 Ferrari Design – Designed custom art for a Ferrari Formula 1 vehicle for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Art Exhibitions & Awards – Showcased in Art Paris & EXPO2010 Shanghai, reaching record sales for a young artist; commissioned by leading companies across Singapore and the UAE.
2000-2009
Early Career Foundations – Completed design projects with Gulf Precast, Hopkins Architects, and international exhibitions, contributing to the early design of major projects like Dubai International Finance Centre.