Uchi offers an escape from Scottsdale's nightlife, with a design that emphasizes tranquility and warmth. The interior features an austere material palette, including brass, brown leather, white marble, and white oak, chosen to develop a rich patina over time. The design plays with light, shadow, and reflections to create a dynamic and inviting atmosphere, making the space a haven for guests seeking a quiet and elegant dining experience.

'Catalina Vista' revitalized a 1940s Catalina Vista home, expanding it to create new living and sleeping areas that embrace natural light and openness. By preserving original elements and using a limited material palette, the renovation harmoniously blended old and new, resulting in a serene, light-filled space perfect for relaxation and personal connection.

Drachman ADU embraces the simplicity of form and function, serving as a canvas for the dynamic interplay of natural light and shadow in the Sonoran desert. Using raw materials and straightforward construction methods, the design achieves practicality without sacrificing beauty or tranquility.

This 1945 Sam Hughes home by Architect Art Brown underwent a renovation that honors its historic charm while introducing modern elements. Updates retained original wood, brick, and embraced natural light, balancing historic features with contemporary design. The renovation respects the home's past, updating areas to concrete, wood, and white for clarity and coherence.

This project revitalizes a 1941 Tucson home designed by John Joynt, focusing on simplicity and respect for its original features. We preserved its beamed ceilings, concrete floors, and built-in shelves, maintaining its efficient layout and strong indoor/outdoor connection. By updating the home with a modern touch, we created a peaceful space that retains its natural light and original charm.

Pendry Punta Mita envisions a resort where guests deeply connect with nature and the community. It integrates into its surroundings like a natural village, blending vibrant local culture with modern comforts, and providing an immersive, flexible retreat that feels like home. The design promotes sustainability and enhances the guest experience through thoughtful placement and natural ventilation.

Villa 47 at One&Only Mandarina is a luxurious private home designed to blend with its lush tropical surroundings. Its architecture emphasizes a connection to nature, with expansive windows and terraces providing breathtaking views of the Sierra de Vallejo mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The interiors are minimalist yet lavish, featuring natural materials and open-concept spaces that create a serene ambiance, offering residents a true sanctuary for those who value elegance and nature.

This project was part of a larger master planning effort for Langmaids Island, featuring a luxury hotel and 32 branded residences. The focus here was on renovating three existing cabins to enhance the overall marketing experience. Each cabin served a specific purpose, including marketing, kitchen/office, and bunking. The renovation aimed to modernize the cabins while maintaining a luxurious experience from arrival to departure.

Subaerial Embrace, a county-funded art installation on the Rillito River Bike Path, served as a beacon for the local farmers' market every Sunday. The structure, made of concrete stucco and raw steel, was designed and built to protect a bicycle and pedestrian barometer, adding both functionality and artistic flair to the path.

Casa La Madera is my personal case study, a space for experimenting with native landscaping, architectural design, and custom furniture tailored to the existing environment. Built in 1947, the home had undergone numerous undesirable renovations over the years. The goal is to restore salvageable elements to their original state and update outdated aspects. This ongoing personal project will continue until the next dweller arrives.

This project on Pier 70 in San Francisco embraces the area's craft and industrial history. It includes a boat building warehouse with workshops for emerging artists in ceramics, metal, and wood, honoring the site's heritage. The architectural design reflects the program's focus, creating a space for artisans to teach, practice, and collaborate.

This new network in Los Angeles is designed to evolve with the city, accommodating humans, vegetation, and new infrastructure. It is responsive to varying levels of density, traffic, and culturally significant areas, creating a dynamic and adaptable urban environment.