A three tenant commercial building in Scottsdale, AZ.

The concept for this was to create and industrial modern building that created character for the 3 separate spaces.

The main tenant is a gym that encompasses two-thirds of the building while the other two tenants split the remainder.

The interior was opened up with new steel beams and exposing the masonry walls and roof structure.

The exterior was redesigned with a stacked masonry office addition with custom steel bucket windows and a steel canopy entry.

In Progress

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organization located in Suva, Fiji. It's mission is to is to create a culture of freedom for women and children and to stop the cycles of forced sex.

The Homes of Hope campus is comprised of several buildings including: offices, homes, training facilities, education, and volunteer quarters. As a trusted source in the area, Homes of Hope wanted a multi-purpose building that could benefit the community.

This building is a two story structure, with the lower level carved into the side of the mountain. The lower level contains (3) three indoor training classrooms and (1) one outdoor workroom. Access to these ties into a path leading from an existing school facility. The upper level holds a full kitchen, storage and dining hall, which can hold weddings, receptions and special community events. The main dining hall captures a breathtaking view of the large valley that the HOH campus resides in.

Street access is from the upper level of the building where a bell tower and prayer garden provide a buffer leading into the entrance. Old Fijian building techniques are used in the design of this building to keep with the culture's beauty. All materials are from the area, keeping the work and resources within the land to further strengthen the community.

Retail and work space for Everybody Loves Flowers - a floral and event decorating business in Gilbert, AZ.

Features include:

• office space behind a custom barn door

• floating display shelves with custom sliding glass partitions

• large C.I.P. concrete work surface

• walk-in flower cooler

The client wanted a chic look to convey her style of business. Reclaimed barn wood was used throughout, both in it’s natural state as well as with a white wash finish. We introduced steel, glass and concrete to give industrial accents. The idea is to have the design compliment the pops of color from the flowers and retail items.

A 1 bedroom house with a full bathroom, kitchenette/living room and roof deck located in Can Tho, Vietnam.

This addition to the main house is separate and can function on its own as a mother-in-law suite or separate rental space.

Architecturally it stands out from the surrounding neighbors.

In a sea of concrete and asphalt, the grass-filled pavers bring a softness while still allowing motorbike travel on top to allow storage of the bikes inside at night for security. The concrete structure is made to resemble horizontally pressed bamboo, a common plant within the area. In a place that has a temperate climate, airflow is highly appreciated. So large sliding glass doors that open out to a small patio and walkway are a necessary feature. Additionally, a star fruit tree was planted in front for shade and a plant-filled roof deck adds to the usable square footage on the tight project site.

Corporate headquarters for Regroup Roasters. This location has coffee roasting, offices and a cafe. Adaptive reuse project in Tempe, AZ.

The task was to refresh the exterior to a modern exterior that would stand-out on the busy street of Scottsdale Road.

This was accomplished through a few ways:

• squaring off the parapet and re-stuccoing the walls

• addition of masonry site accent walls and landscape

• New patio steel structure and trellis covered patio

• New front door entry, angled to be visible from drivers

The interior was re-worked to create a clean, bright space. Custom floating steel and wood stairs were added as a feature for the cafe and the entrance to the 2nd floor offices.

New sanctuary, classrooms & offices for Life Church in Gilbert, AZ

Tenant improvement for a shared work space in Gilbert, AZ.

The goal was to create a variety of work spaces to meet the needs of the intended user. Private offices, an open kitchen workspace, conference rooms, a recording studio and child play area with individual office visibility are part of the design.

A custom front desk with tenant mailboxes was added in the lobby both as a display feature and functional piece.

All the offices have additional insulation for sound control along with large windows for visibility and openness.

TI project with FJI design in Phoenix, AZ

The first location of Kung Fu Tea in Arizona. This is a small location situated on Mill Ave and 5th Street. The space constraints called for most of the interior being utilized for kitchen and ordering, leaving seating only outdoors. Bands of perforated metal define the patio as they run vertically and overhead, with plans of vines growing on them to provide a cool effect from the Arizona sun.

Gastropub in downtown Phoenix

Complete remodel and addition for a Phoenix residence.

TI project in Chandler, AZ

Building expansion for additional office space and a product showroom for Royal Covers in Mesa, AZ.

In Progress

Ethiopia Studio is a collaborative design project led by Jack DeBartolo, which includes architects, landscape architects and graphic designers. The mission of this group was to provide design services for the development of a new children's campus in Soddo, Ethiopia.

Situated in the remote village of Wolaitta, the new campus will be a beacon of hope. With many children abandoned in the area on a regular basis, this new campus will provide housing for such children as well as education. Along with housing orphans, there will be a food production facility, making a supplemental powder that combats malnourishment, which will further help sustain the small community.

The campus is an on-going project, being built by locals within the community.