Architecture + Design

Architecture · Interior Design · Conversions + Adaptive Reuse · Landscape Architecture

Where form meets function. I have a deep appreciation for the spaces that shape us. From interiors that inspire to landscapes that invite, my design stories go beyond aesthetics to explore how built environments reflect purpose, identity and innovation.

🏙️ Architecture

• Creating Connections Through Design
  Today’s architects are reshaping shopping centers into social destinations that prioritize biophilia, placemaking and tech integration.
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• Student Housing Architecture is All About Balance
  Student housing architects are striking a delicate balance between cost, durability, aesthetics and the evolving needs of Gen Z.
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🛋️ Interior Design

• The Urban Influence on Today’s Retail Offerings
  Retail environments across California are shedding their fortress-like pasts in favor of open-air, mixed-use spaces with a design aesthetic that blends comfort, connection and commerce.
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• Achieving an Optimal Unit Mix
  Designing for density without sacrificing style is a delicate dance in student housing…especially when unit mix impacts interior strategy and student well-being.
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🔄 Conversions + Adaptive Reuse

• Are Private Lenders the Perfect Partner for Repurposed Projects?
  As traditional financing pulls back, private credit is stepping up to fund hospitality conversions, office-to-hotel redevelopments and adaptive reuse deals.
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• Redefining Redevelopment
  A landmark in LA’s Koreatown is transformed into a high-density, service-rich community for unhoused residents through the power of adaptive reuse.
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🌱 Landscape Architecture

• Back to the Basics
  Shopping center owners are using landscape architecture to boost foot traffic, dwell time and social engagement as they realize that firepits, promenades and biophilic features aren’t just aesthetic - they’re strategic.
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• Open-Air Shopping Centers Serve the Needs of the Community
  Outdoor shopping centers are redefining placemaking as art walks, wellness trails and sip-and-stroll zones to help turn everyday retail into engaging, multifunctional community hubs.
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