2,835 sq ft ground up

[Gaviota, California]

Nestled into the hillside between an existing main house and guest house, this accessory building compliments the established design language on site with a robust structure to support a green roof densely populated with mature bushes and shrubs.

2,200 sq ft remodel.

[Waimea, Island of Hawai’i]

Located on the rain shadow side of Kohala, the site also experiences strong winds rushing down from the mountains. With beautiful vistas in all directions, this heavily remodeled private residence seeks to mitigate the harsh wind while opening up views. A custom Grasshopper script was developed to assess wind speed and direction on site, and ensure the northwestern expansion was correctly positioned to naturally shelter new outdoor living space.

4,725 sq ft ground up

[Kukio, Island of Hawai’i]

Along the western coast and atop current lava fields, this new residence presents an opportunity for family and friends to gather and share in the Aloha Spirit. The layout offers private offices, communal gathering, and abundant outdoor living spaces.

28,200 sq ft remodel

[Santa Barbara, California]

Originally constructed in 1918 by renowned local architect George Washington Smith, this historic building has continued to grow over the years to provide additional services to club members. The latest effort is set to improve the arrival and entry experience, bring more light into a previously open courtyard, expand dinning accommodations, and of course provide necessary updates to current code requirements.

34,635 sq ft ground up

[Salem, Oregon]

Highly decorated as the first in Oregon to be certified United States Resiliency, Platinum in addition to Net Zero, LEED Gold, and the first USRC base isolated structure in the United States, this facility is designed to withstand a 9.0 earthquake and maintain operations for a minimum of four days independent of any utility grid connection. The building’s structure rests on base isolation pads, with a perimeter moat allowing four feet of lateral movement in any direction.

105,320 sq ft ground up mixed-use

[Portland, Oregon]

Previously a vacant parking lot, this 132-unit apartment building features a ground floor outdoor courtyard and makerspace amenities, with stacked car parking.

71,940 sq ft ground up

[Vancouver, Washington]

Developed for the Evergreen Public School District, the three-story facility houses administrative offices, video recording studio, and community conference accommodations, flexible for various functions.

804,020 sq ft repositioning effort

[Portland, Oregon]

Originally constructed in 1920, this historic structure was due for a major rework after a century of various additions and modifications. Clean up efforts included significant ground floor and atrium renovations, a new penthouse restaurant, as well as a pair of voluntary seismic shear walls in an effort to further preserve this iconic landmark.

[Parametric Design Study]

What started as a modeling exercise for a compound curved roof expanded due to the dynamic capabilities of Grasshopper.

ROOF

Limited to boundary curves, a peak, and a valley, the roof and ceiling surfaces were auto-generated and adjustable without the need for remodeling.

ROOF TRUSS

The structure for the roof was dependent on and automatically changed with the roof. Due to the undulating nature of the roof, the depth of each truss varied and each was unique. Spacing between trusses and size of each member could be updated per future structural engineer input, without the need for remodeling.

STRUCTURAL COLUMNS

Based of the roof and front facade, an array of columns maintained a consistent taper despite varying in height. The quantity, offset, spacing, size, and taper of the columns was parametrically controlled.

FACADE

A gradient woven pattern masked the perimeter glazing. Not only was the size, spacing, overall distance, and rate of gradient parametrically controlled, but a variable for material was included as well. This allowed for early cost estimates by providing a value per linear foot to a range of possible material options.

[Custom Stairs]

Tasked with crafting an intricate and elegant stair out of single heavy-timber members, parametric design software was utilized to develop a precise digital model that was flexible and nimble enough to accommodate any future design changes. This also provided a cut file for the CNC fabricator to create accurate, consistent, and reliable results.

Parameters accounted for inset steel nosing, slots for handrail supports, HSS stringer, and mounting plates, with adjustable construction tolerances throughout for each individual component.

83,360 sq ft market ready improvement

[San Jose, California]

Intricate shadows and details permeate the transformation of an existing campus building into a hi-tech environment through strategic integration of custom fritted glass, laser cut screens, and strong geometric lines.

84,560 sq ft office with R&D

[San Jose, California]

A dynamic transformation to an old structure grants a new home for Fetch Robotics. Natural materials of wood, board formed concrete, steel, and hammered brass offer warmth and texture to a space filled with ample light.

1,250 sq ft acoustical installation

[San Jose, California]

In conjunction with a newly redeveloped cafe, the installation titled “cornucopia” employs sound absorbing foam baffles to help mitigate the laughter and joyous exclamations that often accompany the young patrons of the museum.

27,860 sq ft office space

[Santa Clara, California]

Innovative office space for a burgeoning analytics company in the heart of Silicon Valley. Focused on open source data platforms, the designed environment is crafted to reflect and reinforce the company values of open, interconnected communication.

5,630 sq ft office space

[San Francisco, California]

As the client expands to international locations a continued partnership provides oversight for design standard continuity while embracing local characteristics and culture.

5,230 sq ft fitness center

[San Jose, California]

Part of a larger campus rebranding in the downtown corridor, this new fitness center creates a strong amenity for all the business tenants dispersed across two mid rise towers.

Rendering software is used as an integral tool throughout the design process and grants clients a realistic impression of what is to come.

320 sq ft residential prototype

[Half Moon Bay, California]

Using a modified shipping container and minimal footprint, the task was to create a series of efficient homes designated for affordable housing in a coastal community.

320 sq ft cabin prototype

[Monterey, California]

Designed for those who wish to live deliberately and engage with nature, this small cabin is intended as a non-permanent dwelling for new residents while the greater property is developed — keeping the treatise of Thoreau's Walden Pond at the forefront.

Design competition entry.

In the natural world, skin acts as a performative thermal regulation system that kinetically adapts to environmental conditions. It is porous and flexible, capable of change in order to let the body breathe.

As a living building system, Basilisk is a framework of hydraulic-driven, articulating panels offset from the building envelope. The entire framework is comprised of lightweight aluminum and acts as a thermal heat sink by absorbing solar heat before it enters the occupied space while filtering and permitting indirect light.