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I fell in love with architecture at a ridiculously young age. As a child, my father taught me how to draw scaled plans using graph paper and a straight edge; by 11 years old, I could be found at a drafting table in my bedroom, designing home plans for fake clients. I was fascinated by the way that the real world could be translated onto paper.

People benefit from good design, and my goal is to promote an appreciation for it. Because the built world surrounds all of us, strong design concepts impact every aspect of our life. We need to remain mindful of this and take some time to be thoughtful with design. I love sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm to improve our built environments and create delight.

From a young age, I’ve had a great passion for the built environment and knew I wanted to pursue a career that encompassed planning and designing. I’d always considered myself to be a creative person, but architecture as a profession didn’t stand out to me until I took a computer-aided drafting elective in high school. To my surprise, I ended up loving the class far more than I expected and chose to pursue it as a profession.

I most enjoy the opportunity to be creative in my work. Architecture allows me to use my imagination and creativity on a daily basis. Seeing something go from nothing on paper to it being developed in the tangible world is a fulfillment unlike any other. I also enjoy the problem-solving side of architecture, which requires me to tackle complicated design challenges while balancing aesthetics, practicality, function and other factors.

I hope every client I work with knows that, with my work, I’ve strived to help adapt our built environment into strong, sustainable, just, and exuberant surroundings.

I began using graphic design software, designing, tinkering with websites and selling designs in early elementary school. From there, the curiosity and desire to create continued to grow. This led me to want to learn about how buildings were put together and the 3D modeling softwares behind them. Architecture just seemed to be the perfect mix of things I was curious and passionate about.

I love and appreciate being able to see the impact that our projects have in helping to shape and revitalize our community. The way spaces are designed and arranged can be influential in both the success and quality of life of the people and businesses that occupy them. I hope each project I play a role in is able to help clients get off to the right start and stands the test of time.

I’m always inspired by a production, and view the whole Architecture, Engineering and Construction process, from idea (or necessity) to built outcome as just that – a grand production.

My dad was a builder. I have many memories of touring homes he had framed and finished, picking up blueprints, and Sunday drives that involved scoping out new houses and developments. Building our family home was a group effort and memorable life event; I was young and puttied a lot of holes!

My role allows me to exercise my strengths as the happy generalist I am. Feeding the design team exciting new projects is rewarding and I love how close-knit and nimble we can be as a small firm.

I look at architecture as a puzzle that needs to be solved. There’s so many variables that go into designing a space or building, starting with the needs of the client and encompassing requirements of building codes plus general aesthetics. All of these “pieces” need to be satisfied, and finding that solution is very enjoyable for me.

I aim to make sure that each job results in a space that has been designed not only to satisfy the needs of the clients, but also to meet their expectations. I hope that by the end of a project, the client views their experience working with us as easy and enjoyable.

Ever since a young age, I was a very creative person, but a major moment in my life was when my parents built our new house. I was fascinated with the idea of drawings coming to life, like a real-life Lego set. My second “a-ha moment” came to me when I visited Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy in 2010. The sheer scale, materiality, and precision of design made me realize for the first time that architecture was more than a building, but a feeling or emotion that can be created and designed for.

The thing I love most about my job is the client to designer interaction. When I sit in a meeting with a client to go over plans, renderings, or conceptual ideas, nothing makes me happier than to see the client’s reaction. In these moments, I realize the power of imagination and why I am a designer.

I grew up surrounded by the construction industry, so creating and building has been an outlet for me since a very young age. The best part of my job is coming up with unique designs and witnessing them become a reality.

I hope I leave my clients with tangible proof of my passion and genuine enjoyment for design with each completed project.

Architecture seemed to be a profession where I would be able to put my skills and interests to good use everyday. I had always loved building LEGOs as a kid, as well as drawing and in my teenage years, woodworking. When I toured Marywood University’s School of Architecture for the first time, I was sold and knew that’s where I was meant to be.

I love the idea that I get to come to work each day and see or work on something completely new. Even if it’s the same project as yesterday, it’s never the same each new day. At the end of each project, I hope to see a happy client who received something that they were only able to see in their minds, fleshed out into reality.