The design of the pavilion is intended to represent architecture in motion through the development of forms inspired by transportation. The pavilion appears to grow out of the surrounding plaza, strengthening the aspect of motion and adding an intimate level of connectivity between the structure and program, shelter and environment, user and program, place and time. It is a modular design, allowing the structure to be fabricated off-site, quickly assembled, and easily duplicated at other sites. Solar thermal and photovoltaic panels are integrated into the design and allow the pavilion to produce its own electricity and hot water.

The house is informed by a series of small moves and constraints. First, all the service spaces and circulation are moved to the north, creating a strong visual organizing element. Next a vertical exterior planting system bisects the living spaces, making a visual and literal connection to the landscape. This vertical element is the living core.  By lifting the first level off the ground plane, the spaces are separated from the lights and sounds of everyday city life while capturing mountain views. The landscape slopes upward to meet the house, inviting neighbors and visitors to the center of the home.

Winner of the Honor Award in the “Modern House Ideas Competition” sponsored by Modern In Denver Magazine, AIA Colorado, Denver Architecture League, and Room & Board.
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Published in the 2011 Summer Issue of Modern in Denver.
Published in the November 2011 issue of Colorado Biz Magazine – 3rd place, Green Housing Design.

Weight is the product of an object’s mass and the gravitational force of the Earth pulling the mass downward. To make the sculpture appear lightweight, the designers attempted to visually counteract gravity’s force and make the sculpture appear weightless. Twenty acrylic panels define the space occupied by each cube, without completely enclosing them. The play of light as it is refracted and reflected off the glass imbues the cubes with an open, indefinable edge. As parts of the whole, the cubes subtly support each other, climbing vertically on the delicate horizontal supports. These supports sequentially transfer the weight of the cubes downward adding to the illusion of defying gravity. Adding to it’s buoyancy and lightness, the sculpture has a density of cubes at it’s outer edges, with a void diffusing the components at the center. Gravity has been interrupted temporarily to let the cubes hover as they climb upward on the delicate structure. It is a composition of luminous and light weight elements called Trans(ient) Gravity.
Winner of Judges Choice Award for the Design After Dark 2011 competition put on by the Denver Art Museum and Modern In Denver magazine.
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The character of the firefighters and the community of the Air Force base inspired the building’s form. Each firefighter has extraordinary talent and passion to be able to perform their duty protecting and saving lives and safeguarding property in the service of their community. The design seeks to express honor, valor, brotherhood and courage. This building is situated in the community of Lowry in Denver, Colorado where the Air Force has a very similar code of conduct – to guard our country and our way of life while risking their own lives in its defense. The geometry of the building was also inspired in part by the aesthetics of modern aviation. The proposed materials can already be widely seen throughout the community – facades containing brick, glass, and metal. The silver metal panels again harkens back to recognizable aircraft design. We propose the firefighters be proudly housed in an interesting and engaging environment as they prepare to risk their lives to protect others. The building becomes their “dugout” – their safe haven to welcome them home at the end of a hard day.