Portfolio

Project Matrix

The matrix shows the breadth of the projects I've been intimately involved, the influence of the discipline, as well as my specific role within each.

01 | The Renwick at Central Park West | Irvine CA | Mixed-Use Podium

Brief: The Renwick at Central Park West combines residential, office, and retail in Lennar’s urban high density mixed-use development. The two four-story buildings each contain two on podium courtyards, designed as passive communal spaces incorporating elements of fire, water, and sculpture. The buildings are joined by a ground level retail plaza also designed as fire lane access.

Role: Project Manager, project team meetings, concept, design and detail development of courtyard sculpture, site material selection, courtyard plant selection, courtyard grading plans, managed design development and construction document production, client project marketing boards.

Challenges: On podium design required creative design initiatives and constant coordination with Structural/MEP Engineers and Architect. The high profile location of the project at the corner of two major cross-streets and was held under close scrutiny by city and community officials.

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01 | The Renwick at Central Park West | Irvine CA | Mixed-Use Podium

02 | University Village | Palm Desert CA | 24-Acre Lifestyle Center

Brief: University Village, a 24-acre master planned lifestyle center and business park represents a celebration of the desert and the community thriving within it. The design leads patrons to a central retail plaza, cooled by giant date palms and sculptural rock fountains. Bold textures and colors of desert planting accent natural tones of architecture and hardscape. Located at the gateway of Palm Desert, the project’s high profile corner features a sloping rock garden welcoming city visitors.

Role: My first project after joining LandArcWest as Asst. Project Manager, I gained an intimate knowledge drafting and refining construction documents and details. After a few key staff departures, I was “thrown into the fire” if you will, as the Project Manager. I quickly learned and over saw all project development, which included client and consultant management, coordination, and meetings, city submittal process, RFI processing, field meetings, and construction observation.

Challenges: Severe desert climate caused design material contraints to ensure longevity of both hardscape and softscapes. Strict water use guidelines required creative planting and irrigation schemes. As the city’s “gateway” project, an intense coordination and submittal process was necessary to appease officials, client, and the integrity of the design.

02 | University Village | Palm Desert CA | 24-Acre Lifestyle Center

03 | Marguerite Parkway Master Plan | Mission Viejo CA | Master Planning

Brief: The City of Mission Viejo retained LandArcWest to develop a master plan for the revitalization of the 10-mile stretch of Marguerite Parkway, the city’s central spine. The master plan defined Marguerite into four sections: Northen Residential, Civic Core, Southern Residential, and Southern Commercial. Each section was designed with a unique identity while maintaining an overall cohesiveness.

Role: As project manager, I was the key orchestrator and designer for the 150-page master plan booklet. I managed and produced all project analysis and graphic information. I met directly with the city’s chief landscape architect to discuss the plan program and communication direction.

Challenges: The master plan proposed large scale developments to the city’s urban core, and as a public document it was to be intensely scrutinized by both the public and city officials. The sheer size of the project made it a challenge graphically to communicate the concepts to city residents as well as developers and city officials.

03 | Marguerite Parkway Master Plan | Mission Viejo CA | Master Planning

04 | Dynasty Plaza | Los Angeles CA | Conceptual Analysis

Brief: Dynasty Plaza is a 25-acre multi-level commercial center focused around a design concept that celebrates the “Journey of Life”. The concept is manifested by creating a connection of people oriented spaces using design elements portraying change, vibrancy, contrasts, discovery, and fun. The “journey” is an experience of multiple senses, each affected differently as one travels through the project.

Role: Part of the design concept charrette team which developed all programming and “Big Idea” concepts. Designed and produced conceptual analysis booklet for client presentation. Wrote the design intent and LEED specifications for the Environmental Impact Report.

Challenges: Dynasty Plaza seeks LEED silver accreditation incorporating sustainable elements such as vertical planting and porous paving alternatives into highly exposed urban areas which required creative approaches to ensure their effectiveness as well as aesthetic implementation.

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04 | Dynasty Plaza | Los Angeles CA | Conceptual Analysis

05 | Marassi Mega Beach Resort | El Alamein Egypt | Resort

Brief: Marassi Mega Beach Resort features a 5-star Ritz Carlton Hotel, private villas, serviced apartments, and special villa compound. The site forms organic spaces through a marriage of meandering swim lagoons and gardens. Traveling from the main hotel ballroom, guests are led to the main pool and beach through a garden of intricate detail of foliage, amenities, and hardscape. The premier hotel of the entire Marassi development, the designated Moroccan design theme spawned intricate pattern and vibrant color opportunities throughout the project.

Role: Directed, designed, and produced all client presention, concept, and schematic graphic material. Composed design alternatives of beach boardwalk

Challenges: Fast paced project development along with high client demands created tight deadlines and an intense design atmosphere. Existing site conditions caused complicated grading issues, which also created intuitive design opportunities.

05 | Marassi Mega Beach Resort | El Alamein Egypt | Resort

Role: Directed, designed, and produced all client presention, concept, and schematic graphic material. Composed design alternatives of beach boardwalk

05 | Marassi Mega Beach Resort | El Alamein Egypt | Resort

Role: Directed, designed, and produced all client presention, concept, and schematic graphic material. Composed design alternatives of beach boardwalk

06 | Seattle Residence | Seattle WA | Private Residence

Brief: A young progressive couple sought from me a conceptual design for their Seattle Washington home. They wanted a sustainable approach, with low water use and maintenance, as well as clean geometries and order. The couple also had an interest in organic farming, so space was dedicated for “crop rows” of vegetables. A fence was needed for privacy and security, but the couple didn’t want to completely seclude themselves from neighbors, so a redwood fence was designed with transparent resin 3-form panels to give off colored light to passerbys. The extreme grade of the backyard was delineated into tiered planter areas, all leading to a raised redwood platform that yields views to Pugent Sound. A raised platform of the the same material jags and leads you through a “forest” of bamboo and grasses, with a surprise artifact display from the couple’s travels. The platform leads to the backyard, designed with a patterned ground plane composed of DG, hazelnut shells, and rock.

Role: Met directly with clients to discuss goals. All design work and graphics.

06 | Seattle Residence | Seattle WA | Private Residence

Role: Met directly with clients to discuss goals. All design work and graphics.

06 | Seattle Residence | Seattle WA | Private Residence

Role: Met directly with clients to discuss goals. All design work and graphics.